September 8 - September 11

ILLINOIS LEARNING STANDARD(S)

DATE

Monday 9/7 Tuesday 9/8

LESSON PLAN/ACTIVITIES

LABOR DAY – SCHOOL CLOSED TODAY How do scientists determine the uses of ancient artifacts?

Archaeological Report Group Presentations Read HOW 2-1 (p.30-35)

What 4 elements make up any culture? Wednesday 9/9

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Important concepts to understand: Fertile Crescent geography, features of Sumerian citystates, and religion in Sumer

How is culture Complete worksheet p. 49

passed on?

Show Mesopotamia map (Map Master)

Thursday 9/10

Why did civilizations develop around river valleys?

Read HOW 2-2 (p.38-42) 16

HOW 2-2 graphic organizer (transparency) Complete worksheet p. 53 Fertile Crescent Activity (Miss A. brings supplies)

Friday 9/11

What contribution do we have from the Babylonians?

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Read HOW 2-3 (p. 43-47) HOW 2-3 graphic organizer (transparency) Complete worksheet p. 57

HOMEWORK