ILLINOIS LEARNING STANDARD( S)
DATE
Monday 9/7
Tuesday 9/8
Wednesday 9/9
LESSON PLAN/ACTIVITIES
LABOR DAY – SCHOOL CLOSED TODAY How do scientists determine the uses of ancient artifacts? What 4 elements make up any culture?
Archaeological Report Group Presentations Read HOW 2-1 (p.30-35)
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How is culture
Important concepts to understand: Fertile Crescent geography, features of Sumerian city-states, and religion in Sumer
Complete worksheet p. 49
passed on?
Show Mesopotamia map (Map Master) Thursday 9/10
Friday 9/11
Why did civilizations develop around river valleys?
What contribution do we have from the Babylonians?
Read HOW 2-2 (p.38-42) 16
HOW 2-2 graphic organizer (transparency) Complete worksheet p. 53
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Fertile Crescent Activity (Miss A. brings supplies)
Read HOW 2-3 (p. 43-47) HOW 2-3 graphic organizer (transparency)
HOMEWORK
Complete worksheet p. 57