World History - Mr. Matkin
Themes:
-Unit 1A - Ancient People and Human Env't. Interaction
-Unit 1B - Rise of Civilizations
-Unit 2 - Formation of Ancient Empires
-Unit 3A - Origins of Modern Belief Systems
-Unit 3B - Transition and Trade
-Unit 3C - Revolutions: Origins of the Modern World
-Unit 4A - Imperial Ambitions and World War
-Unit 4B - End of Empires, Beginning of New Empires
Ancient People & Human Environment Interaction
Chapter 1
Topics:
Paleolithic Era
Neolithic Era
Invention of fire
Nomadic Lifestyle
Hunting and Gathering
7 Characteristics of Civilizations
Agricultural Revolution
Guns, Germs and Steel Part 1
Assignments:
-Book Scavenger Hunt (8/26 )
-Begin web site portfolios ( 8/27)
-Read and Outline Ch. 1 Sect. 1, 2, 3 (9/1)
-Periodization Assignment ( 9/2 )
-Unit 1 Ch. 2 Meso-america Section Reviews ( )
-Unit 1 Ch. 3 Egypt Guided Reading
( )
-Begin web site portfolios ( )