September 8 - September 11

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