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March 14 th 2012

Explore the importance of agriculture in human history and the development of complex civilizations. Learn about the ancient Sumerian inventions still in use today. Discover the disappearing marshlands of Mesopotamia and the impact of dams and drainage projects on the Tigris and Euphrates rivers. Share and discuss projects. Don't forget to turn in video permission slips for the Kony activity.

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March 14 th 2012

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  1. March 14th 2012 Come in, get out Hammurabi Code of Laws assignment, get journal, and have a seat! Place all electronics in bucket once Ms. Caldwell gets into class!

  2. Today’s Agenda Warm-up: CNN Student News and discussion Question of the day Begin reading, presentation, and discussion on River Valley Civilizations Page 322 in text book! Turn in 30 Laws Projects Share some of our Projects!!!

  3. CNN Student News http://www.cnn.com/studentnews/index.html Media Literacy Question of the Day • What might be the pros and cons of having media coverage of a scientific expedition? • * • * Daily Discussion Questions • What information about rare earth metals is revealed in the program? • What are some uses for these elements? • Why is there controversy involving China and rare earth metals? • How have China and other countries addressed the controversy? • Do you think this could affect the technology industry? Explain.

  4. Objectives • 8.01 Describe the role of key historical figures and evaluate their impact on past and present societies in Africa, Asia, and Australia. • 11.04 Identify examples of economic, political, and social changes, such as agrarian to industrial economies, monarchical to democratic governments, and the roles of women and minorities, and analyze their impact on culture.

  5. Essential Question How have physical geography and history interacted in Southwest and South Asia?

  6. River Valley Civilizations Why is agriculture one of the most important developments in human history?

  7. Question Why is agriculture one of the most important developments in human history?

  8. Answer Farming allowed people to settle in one place. These settlements grew into complex civilizations.

  9. Question what are some ancient Sumerian inventions that are still in use today?

  10. Answer Wheel, plow, a writing system

  11. The fertile Crescent • Primitive farming communities as far back as 8000 B.C. inhabited the Fertile Crescent, then an extensive marshland. Scientists today warn that these marshlands are disappearing from dams and drainage projects on the Tigris and Euphrates rivers.

  12. Mesopotamia Means: “land between the rivers”

  13. Let’s share some projects!!! Before you go: Remember to turn in video permission slips by tomorrow!!!!! (you cannot participate in the Kony activity if you do not turn them in)

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