Chapter 1.1: Ancient Civilizations

Begin reading in Section 1 on page 4 of the World History textbook

Ancient Civilizations

• The First Humans
• The First Civilizations: The Peoples of Western Asia and Egypt
• The First Civilizations: Ancient India
• The First Civilizations: Ancient China
• The Civilization of the Greeks
• The World of the Romans

Get a piece of paper out and title it "Chapter 1: Lesson 1"

• Add the bold vocabulary words to your page.
• Create the table from the margin on page 4 to identify the 6 characteristics of a civilization.
• Answer questions 5-8 on page 10.
• Answer question 9 in a full paragraph.
• Compare and Contrast the textbook with the series we have been watching.

On the back of your paper:

• Discuss your thoughts on the "beauty" / makeup / physical prejudice videos we have watched and talked about.  What did you agree with?  What did you disagree with?  Was it a valid use of classroom time?

Place completed assignments in the top basket and I will pick them up this weekend.

Cornell Note Taking and Primary vs. Secondary Sources

Cornell Notes:  You can use a pre-made form or a piece of regular ruled binder paper to create a Cornell Note form.

• Begin with a heading (Name, date, class, etc.)
• Add a title:
• If it's a lecture, something like "The Pullman Strike" or "The Water Cycle". 
• If it's a chapter [or section of a chapter] use the title of that section.
• If it's a movie, use the title of the movie.
• In the "Notes" section, you will take shortened, essential notes.
• Don't write down EVERYTHING -- keep it simple and cover main points.
• When the lecture/film/section is over, summarize the page in the bottom section.  
• Just quickly tell what the page is about as if you had to explain it to someone in a sentence or two.
• Finally, add some study questions in the left column to help you remember the material.
• See examples below:

A bit more about note taking:

There are some good tips in this one -- and some things NOT to do.  :)

Taking Cornell Notes (For Nursing School):

Primary vs. Secondary Sources

• Take some notes about what primary and secondary sources are.  List some examples.

Another good discussion on this issue is a teacher who was looking to teach The Gettysburgh Address. As a history teacher, he knew the importance of going to a primary source -- but what he discovered was that sometimes, that is not always easy.

Discuss:  What are some other potential problems with primary sources?

• Perspective / Point of View
• Misunderstandings
• Misquotes
• Dishonesty

Journal Write: Future Archaeologists

When we look at the past, we do so through a lens of what we know or understand.  Think about these objects.  Do you know what they are or how they are used?  If you had to use one, could you?  If you had to make one, could you?

Journal Write: Future Archaeology

In a "Journal Write" you will label your paper with your name, block, and "Journal: ______" (this one would be "Journal: Future Archaeology").  You will write for approximately 5-10 minutes (depending on the prompt) and should come up with at least one solid paragraph.

(10 minutes)