Monday, March 21, 2011

Chp. 10, Sec. 4 - Great Zimbabwe and the Coastal Cities

Cause and Effect chart:

1. Availability of granite (cause)

Architecture developed creating around 100 stone towns throughout SE Africa (effect)

2. Successful farming techniques (cause)

Granaries were built, storing surplus food (effect)

3. Gold Mines (cause)

Trading in the region was strong; so strong the Chinese came from far away (effect)

4. Lack of rain/animals overgrazing (overeating land)occurred (cause)

Cities were abandoned (effect)

5. Arab traders came from the east (cause)

Cities were abandoned (effect)

6. European expansion (cause)

Decline of Swahili; civilization (effect)

Saturday, March 19, 2011

March 20 - 24 Schedule

Universal American School, Middle School
Weekly Assignment Schedule

from March 20, 2011 to March 24, 2011

Holmes Social Studies 6th

Sunday,

03/20
• Receive and review new weekly schedule (REMEMBER: It is just an outline that can be changed at any time)
• Work on Sec. 4 Q’s in class, and review main points of Sec. 3 – G.O.
• People who didn’t present their current events on Thursday, will need to do so today

Homework:
- Complete Sec. 4 Q’s, reading, and vocab
- Review all other section Q’s, G.O.’s, and vocab in preparation for Thursday’s test
- Continue working on Power Point

Monday,

03/21
• Review Sec. 4 Q’s, Vocab, and G.O.
• Tour History Day Gallery

Homework:
- Study for Thursday’s test and work on Power Point

Tuesday,

03/22
• Review for Chp. 10 Test – Power Point

Homework:
- Study for Chp. 10 Test

Wednesday,

03/23
• Review for Chp. 10 Test – White Board Review or Game
• Complete Power Point if necessary
• Review Presentation Tips for Upcoming Power Point Presentations

Homework:
- Study for Chp. 10 Test

Thursday,

03/24
• Chp. 10 Test
• Turn in Chp. 10 Materials for Grade
• Sign up for presentation day and receive Rubric

Homework:
- Get ready for next week’s presentations

The Key to Success and Doing Well on Tests:
1. Come to Class and Participate
2. Spend Time Each Night Going over the homework. This is called studying. You shouldn’t need to spend that much time doing so. The point is to do it and do it consistently.
3. Get Your Parents Involved – Have Them Quiz You.
4. Come to class confident and come prepared to demonstrate that you understand the content on test day.

NOTE TO PARENTS/STUDENTS:

IF AT ANYTIME YOU FEEL LIKE YOU CANNOT GET THE HOMEWORK DONE BECAUSE OF OTHER COURSE RESPONSIBILITIES, PUT THE SOCIAL STUDIES ASSIGNMENTS ON HOLD, AND CONCENTRATE ON WHAT IS MOST IMPORTANT OR TAKE A BREAK. HOMEWORK IS DESIGNED FOR YOU TO FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH THE MATERIAL BEFORE WE REVIEW IT IN CLASS. IT ALSO GIVES YOU THE OPPORTUNITY TO EARN SOME POINTS.

Email: uas6holmes@hotmail.com
Website: http://uassocialstudies.blogspot.com/

Standards:
[6]SSG-3.5 Describe ways human settlements and activities are influenced by environmental factors and processes in different places and regions including:
- Bodies of water
- Landforms
- Climates
- Vegetation
- Weathering
- Seismic Activity
[6]SSPS-2.1 Compare the cultural practices and products of the societies studied including:
- Class Structure
- Gender Roles
- Beliefs
- Customs and Traditions

Chapter 10 - African Civilizations:
In ancient Africa, civilizations south of the Sahara Desert grew wealthy from trade with European and Arab merchants. In East Africa, Aksum became a trading center for about 800 years, and Great Zimbabwe thrived. In West Africa, the Ghana, Mali, and Songhai empires gained control of the salt and gold trade.

Section 1 - African Geography
• Identify Africa’s major geographical features
• Describe how people have adapted the African environment to their own uses
Section 2 – The Kingdome of Aksum
• Describe the role trade played in the success of the kingdom of Aksum
• Identify Aksum’s cultural and economic accomplishments
Section 3 – West African Empires
• Identify characteristics of each of the 3 West African kingdoms – Ghana, Mali, and Songhai
• Analyze the economy of each kingdom
Section 4 – Great Zimbabwe and the Coastal Cities
• Locate and describe Great Zimbabwe
• Explain how Great Zimbabwe’s economy worked

Assessment (Tests/Quizzes): The following will be assessed:

March 24, 2011 Chapter 10 Test (Thursday)

Thursday, March 17, 2011

Chp. 10, Sec. 3 - West African Empires

1. (Cause) North African Muslims wanted gold and sub-Saharan Africans wanted salt (supply and demand)

(Effect) Trading between regions and cultures developed

2. (Cause) Like gold, salt was sold by its weight

(Effect) Development and use of scale system

3. (Cause) Muslim advisors helped West African kings run empire

(Effect) Islam spread to the region

4. (Cause) Mansa Musa (King of Mali) went to Mecca for hajj

(Effect) Muslim scholars, artists, builders, etc. returned to Timbuktu and made city better

5. (Cause) Songhai history has traditionally been passed on orally (word of mouth) in the form of songs. Arabic scribes soon recorded what the griots sang about and told

(Effect) History of civilization was preserved in writing, which is how we know about empire today

6. (Cause) Songhai armies did not have modern weapons

(Effect) Defeated by North African countries (Morocco) who had access to European weapons (gunpowder and cannons)

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Power Point Do's and Don'ts

- Bullets DO NOT need periods at the end of them

- 3 bullets per slide minimum; 4-5 maximum

- 3 pics per slide minimum; 4-5 maximum

- "Background" picture still must have at least 2 more smaller pics

- Background pics should not be distracting; for example blurry

- Think about using different "slide styles" to make your power point more interesting

- Need at least one quality map somewhere in your power point

- One slide can be just pictures with labels

- Each slide should try to have its own unique heading

- Introduction slide needs your name, chapter name, section name, page numbers, and some kind of picture

- Last slide should be a response slide (3-5 sentences or 3-5 bullets)

Monday, March 14, 2011

Chp. 10, Sec. 2 Notes - Gold Trade Between Roman and Aksum Empires

1. The existence of a Red Sea port in the city of Adula and availability of ship technology

2. Since Rome was a Christian Empire by 300 A.D. and Aksum was a Christian empire, the two empires were peaceful allies

3. Availability of gold mines and the Romans need for coins made Aksum an ideal location to do business

Chp. 10, Sec. 1 Notes - African Geography

Continental Features

- Equator runs through Central Africa = tropical climate
- Largest desert in world = Sahara in North Africa
- Dry lands (Sahel)
- Rain Forests are plentiful

Landforms

- Mainly one large plateau
- Savannas are typically in the south
- Atlas Mountains (NW) and Mount Kilimanjaro (East)
- Large basins are found in central/western regions

Great Rift Valley

- Eastern Africa (3,000 miles long)
- Divides continent into east and west
- Rich soil washes into valley = agriculture (farming)

Rivers and Lakes

- Lake Tanganyika (2nd deepest in world)
- Lake Victoria (2nd largest freshwater lake in world)
- 4 rivers (Nile is the longest and most famous)
- Waterfalls in the south (Victoria Falls)
- Rivers create power (electric) for continent

Tuesday, March 8, 2011

March 6-10 Schedule

Universal American School, Middle School
Weekly Assignment Schedule

from March 6, 2011 to March 10, 2011

Holmes Social Studies 6th grade

Sunday,

03/06
• Receive and review new weekly schedule (REMEMBER: It is just an outline that can be changed at any time)
• Receive Chp. 8, Sec. 1 and 2 Quiz/HW/GO (parents must sign quiz)
• Chp. 8 Power Point Review

Homework:
- Study for Chp. 8 Test

Monday,

03/07
• Chapter 8 Test
• Turn in Chp. 8 vocab, power point notes, and Sec. 3 HW/GO when you have finished taking your test
• Receive Chp. 7 Ancient Rome graded work
• Assign News Stories to volunteers for Current Event Workshop

Homework:
- No Homework

Tuesday,

03/08
• Receive Chp. 10 – Ancient Africa packet and complete Sec. 1 Q’s in Class

Homework:
- Read Sec. 1, complete Q’s, and work on vocabulary

Wednesday,

03/09
• Review Sec. 1 HW/G.O.
• Watch Film

Homework:
- No Homework

Thursday,

03/10
• Current Event Workshop
• Turn in copy of your power point project – at least 8 slides

Homework:
- No Homework

The Key to Success and Doing Well on Tests:

1. Come to Class and Participate
2. Spend Time Each Night Going over the homework. This is called studying. You shouldn’t need to spend that much time doing so. The point is to do it and do it consistently.
3. Get Your Parents Involved – Have Them Quiz You.
4. Come to class confident and come prepared to demonstrate that you understand the content on test day.

NOTE TO PARENTS/STUDENTS:

IF AT ANYTIME YOU FEEL LIKE YOU CANNOT GET THE HOMEWORK DONE BECAUSE OF OTHER COURSE RESPONSIBILITIES, PUT THE SOCIAL STUDIES ASSIGNMENTS ON HOLD, AND CONCENTRATE ON WHAT IS MOST IMPORTANT OR TAKE A BREAK. HOMEWORK IS DESIGNED FOR YOU TO FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH THE MATERIAL BEFORE WE REVIEW IT IN CLASS. IT ALSO GIVES YOU THE OPPORTUNITY TO EARN SOME POINTS.

Email: uas6holmes@hotmail.com
Website: http://uassocialstudies.blogspot.com/

Standards:

[6]SSG-3.5 Describe ways human settlements and activities are influenced by environmental factors and processes in different places and regions including:
- Bodies of water
- Landforms
- Climates
- Vegetation
- Weathering
- Seismic Activity
[6]SSPS-2.1 Compare the cultural practices and products of the societies studied including:
- Structure
- Gender Roles
- Beliefs
- Customs and Traditions

Chapter 10 - African Civilizations:
In ancient Africa, civilizations south of the Sahara Desert grew wealthy from trade with European and Arab merchants. In East Africa, Aksum became a trading center for about 800 years, and Great Zimbabwe thrived. In West Africa, the Ghana, Mali, and Songhai empires gained control of the salt and gold trade

Sec. 1 African Geography
• Identify Africa’s major geographical features
• Describe how people have adapted the African environment to their own uses

Assessment (Tests/Quizzes): The following will be assessed:

Monday, March 7, 2011 Chapter 8 Test

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Chp. 8, Sec. 3 Notes - Ancient North American Cultures

Anasazi/Hokokam

- SW part of the U.S.
- Growing crops and managing water resources was a challenge
- Mud brick homes (adobe)
- Ball courts
- Pottery, weaving baskets, bead work (necklaces)
- Lived by a caldendar that connected to the stars
- Traded wtih tribes in Mexico and in West Coast (California)

Shared

- Traded
- Shelter (homes) technology
- Agriculture (farming)
- End of civilization is still kind of a mystery

Mound Builder Cultures

- Midwest between Appalacian Mtns. and Mississippi River
- Plenty of water from rivers, lakes, and rainfall
- Sticks, grass, leather, rocks helped with the construction of homes
- Created elaborate (extensive) mounds used to bury the dead/religious ceremonies

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Chp. 8, Sec. 2 Notes - Olmec/Maya

Olmec

- 1200-400 B.C.
- Developed agricultural technology (slash/burn)
- No written language
- Large sculptures were built

Shared

- Lived in rain forests of western part of Gulf of Mexico
- Polytheistic
- Played ball games
- Capital cities
- Grew maize
- Much of their culture and history is still a mystery

Maya

- 200-900 A.D.
- Written language
- Performed sacrifices to the gods
- Built pyramids
- Advanced markets and variety of products
- Studied stars = calendar
- Building projects such as palaces

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Chp. 8, Sec. 1 Notes - Geography of North America

The Far North

- Canadian Shield - low hills, ice, snow
- huge glaciers once covered region
- few plants/animals
- very challenging place for early settlers

East Central Region

- Appalacian Mountains
- Thick forests and wide rivers
- Plenty of animals and farming
- Rivers helped with transportation
- Lived in small huts

The West Central Region

- Rocky Mountains (west)
- Central plain lies between them
- Buffalo/deer herded thick grasses
- Thick roots of the praire = little farming

Middle America

- Deserty in northern area (Mexico)
- 2 coasts (Pacific/Gulf of Mexico)
- Rain forests can be found in south
- Mountains run down the middle (cool temperatures)
- tropical climate near equator

Sunday, February 20, 2011

Universal American School, Middle School
Weekly Assignment Schedule

from February 20, 2011 to February 24, 2011

Holmes Social Studies 6th

Sunday,

02/20
• Receive and review weekly schedule
• Last day to turn in vocab and soldier
• Students that were absent last week must make up test today; tomorrow at the latest – all tests will not be returned until these people have taken the test and I have had the opportunity to grade them
• Review power point examples and instructions, which will be posted on the website
• Volunteers needed for current event workshop

HomeworkL:
- Work on power point if you feel like you are falling behind in computer class or have not yet started (band/French)
Monday,

02/21
• Receive Chp. 8 packet with instruction, vocab, and Sec. 1 Q’s

Homework:
- Read/review Sec. 1 and complete vocabulary and Q’s

Tuesday,

02/22
• Review Sec. 1 HW and complete Graphic Organizer

Homework:
- Read/review Sec. 2 and complete vocabulary and Q’s

Wednesday,

02/23
• Current Event Workshop
• Review Sec. 2 HW

Homework:
- Make sure you are caught up with vocabulary and that you are actively reviewing the information

Thursday,

02/24
• Watch film highlighting the occupation/liberation of Kuwait

Homework:
- No Homework


The Key to Success and Doing Well on Tests:

1. Come to Class and Participate
2. Spend Time Each Night Going over the homework. This is called studying. You shouldn’t need to spend that much time doing so. The point is to do it and do it consistently.
3. Get Your Parents Involved – Have Them Quiz You.
4. Come to class confident and come prepared to demonstrate that you understand the content on test day.

NOTE TO PARENTS/STUDENTS:

IF AT ANYTIME YOU FEEL LIKE YOU CANNOT GET THE HOMEWORK DONE BECAUSE OF OTHER COURSE RESPONSIBILITIES, PUT THE SOCIAL STUDIES ASSIGNMENTS ON HOLD, AND CONCENTRATE ON WHAT IS MOST IMPORTANT OR TAKE A BREAK. HOMEWORK IS DESIGNED FOR YOU TO FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH THE MATERIAL BEFORE WE REVIEW IT IN CLASS. IT ALSO GIVES YOU THE OPPORTUNITY TO EARN SOME POINTS.

Email: uas6holmes@hotmail.com
Website: http://uassocialstudies.blogspot.com/

Standards:

[6]SSG-3.5 Describe ways human settlements and activities are influenced by environmental factors and processes in different places and regions including:
 Bodies of water
 Landforms
 Climates
 Vegetation
 Weathering
 Seismic Activity

[6]SSPS-2.1 Compare the cultural practices and products of the societies studied including:
 Class Structure
 Gender Roles
 Beliefs
 Customs and Traditions

Chapter 8 – The Ancient Americas:
Crossing a land bridge over what is now the Bering Strait, people entered the Americas during the Ice Age. These people adapted to diverse environments. In Mexico and Central America, the Olmec and Maya flourished. In North America, the Anasazi and Hohokam thrived

Section 1: Geography of North America
• Describe the geography and climate of the major regions of North America
• Explain the arrival and migration of ancient settlers

Section 2: The Olmec and Maya
• Identify the important features of Olmec culture
• Identify important features of Maya culture
• Explain Maya systems of writing and mathematics and their importance to the culture

Assessment (Tests/Quizzes): The following will be assessed:
None this week, but there will be a quiz next week

Power Point, Term 3 Project

Instructions for Social Studies/Computer Concepts – 3rd Term Major Project

1. You have chosen a chapter section starting with chapter 11 and ending with chapter 18.

2. This is part of your social studies grade and information technology grade (except if you have band or French), and you will present it to the class this term (to be announced). Take your time and put together a quality project.


3. If you do not take Information Technology because you are a French or Band student then you will need to work on this at home. Therefore, when I give you your summary you can’t lose it. You will have to turn it in for a grade. You will also be required to show me what you are doing at home from time-to-time (You will be notified).

4. You need to put your presentation on a flash drive so that we can view it in class. You may also want to do this so that you can view it at home. The day you present you will need to print out a copy of your presentation for me.


5. Your presentation will need to be 15 QUALITY slides (one of these slides will be your title slide).

6. You will receive instructions from Mrs. Zahra on how to do put together an awesome power point. I will also spend a couple classes teaching, explaining, and showing you power point examples from previous years.


7. Use the information from the summary that I will give you to put together your power point. I would encourage you to read the entire section at home and take notes in order to get more background information since that is where your textbook is. The summaries need to be returned to Mrs. Zahra at the end of each period and placed in their appropriate chapter folder.

8. Your power point needs to have at least 1 map as well as pictures and any other visual information or sounds/animation/video that will make it interesting, but not too distracting. You also need to include textual information in the form of bullets for each slide. Your bullets need to be no more than 5 words. These are just brief statements for your audience. You will use the bullet points to help you present the information in more detail.


9. Spelling does count!!!

10. Your presentation needs to follow the order of the section summary that has been given to you. Use the headings that the section summary provides you with. If you have a 3 heading summary then you will create 4 slides per heading. If you have a 4 heading summary then you will create 3 slides per heading.


11. The information is to come from the textbook, but the pictures, maps,
graphs, etc. are to come from the Internet.

Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Chp. 7, Sec. 5 Notes - Rome and Byzantium

#1 Diocletian

- Became ruler in 284 A.D.
- Divided empire into two parts; EAST and WEST
- He controlled eastern half which included man important cities/areas in Egypt, Greece, and Western Asia
- Issued new coins (currency), which incresed trade
- Persecuted (punished) Christians
- Retired in 305 A.D.

#2 Constantine

- Tried to reunite empire, but gave up and concentrated on the east
- Moved capital to Byzantium - Constantinople (modern day Istanbul)
- Constantinople is/was located in Asia and Europe and sat on a peninsula
- Built public baths, aqueducts, libraries
- Helped Christians by building churches and giving leaders jobs

#3 Justinian

- Persecuted non-believers and non-Christians
- Tried to take back land in Africa/Europe that was lost to Germanic people for example
- Built Hagia Sophia Church
- Believed strongly in Roman laws/traditions
- Advisers to the emperor created a set of "Justian Laws/Codes"
- Worked closely with wife Theodora
- Built up city making it a great city

Monday, February 7, 2011

Chp. 7, Sec. 4 Notes - The Birth of Christianity

#1 The Life of Jesus

- Born a Jew in Judea
- His story is told in the New Testament (1 of 2 books that make up the BIBLE)
- Majority of the community of Judea disliked Roman Rule
- Became "Messiah" - like a prophet at the age of 30
- Word Messiah in Greek is Christos - "Christians" and "Christianity"

#2 Jesus' Message

- Messsages of God and Jesus are called parables and are recorded in "New Testament"
- Jesus was arrested in city of Jerusalem during Jewish festival (Passover) by Romans and sentenced to death by crucifixion = nailed to a cross and left to die
- According to the New Testament, Jesus rose from the dead 3 days later, met with his apostels, and the rose to heaven - Easter Sunday
- Churches began to be built throughout the Roman Empire

#3 An Emperor Accepts Christianity

- Soon powerful Roman citizens and leaders became interested in the message (love, peace, tolerance, hope) of Christianity (Helena, mother of Emperor Constantine)
- Constantine later made religion one of the official religions of Roman Empire. Christians were finally free to practice their faith without being attacked

Saturday, February 5, 2011

February 6-10 Schedule

Universal American School, Middle School
Weekly Assignment Schedule

from February 06, 2011 to February 10, 2011

Holmes Social Studies 6th

Sunday,

02/06
• Receive and review new weekly schedule (REMEMBER: It is just an outline that can be changed at any time)
• Assign Current Event to be presented on Tuesday
• Watch Film Highlighting Section 3
• Review Section 3 HW

Homwork:
- Read/Review Section 4 and complete Q’s/Vocab

Monday,

02/07
• Review Section 4 HW/Graphic Organizer

Homework:
- Read/Review Sec. 5 and complete HW/Vocab
- Review Section 4 Graphic Organizer

Tuesday,

02/08
• Review Section 5 HW/Graphic Organizer
• Current Event Workshop

Homework:
- Make sure you are caught up with vocabulary, Q’s, and Graphic Organizers
- Study for Sec. 3, 4, and 5 Quiz on Thursday
- Review Section 5 Graphic Organizer

Wednesday,

02/09
• No School Because of Parent/Teacher Conferences

Homework:
- Review Sec. 3, 4, and 5 Comprehension Q’s for Quiz

Thursday,

02/10
• Sections 3, 4, and 5 Quiz
• Turn in Sections 3, 4, and 5 HW and Graphic Organizers
• End of Chapter Activity: “Armoring a Roman Solider”

Homework:
- No Homework

The Key to Success and Doing Well on Tests:
1. Come to Class and Participate
2. Spend Time Each Night Going over the homework. This is called studying. You shouldn’t need to spend that much time doing so. The point is to do it and do it consistently.
3. Get Your Parents Involved – Have Them Quiz You.
4. Come to class confident and come prepared to demonstrate that you understand the content on test day.

NOTE TO PARENTS/STUDENTS:

IF AT ANYTIME YOU FEEL LIKE YOU CANNOT GET THE HOMEWORK DONE BECAUSE OF OTHER COURSE RESPONSIBILITIES, PUT THE SOCIAL STUDIES ASSIGNMENTS ON HOLD, AND CONCENTRATE ON WHAT IS MOST IMPORTANT OR TAKE A BREAK. HOMEWORK IS DESIGNED FOR YOU TO FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH THE MATERIAL BEFORE WE REVIEW IT IN CLASS. IT ALSO GIVES YOU THE OPPORTUNITY TO EARN SOME POINTS.

Email: uas6holmes@hotmail.com
Website: http://uassocialstudies.blogspot.com/

Standards:

[6]SSG-3.5 Describe ways human settlements and activities are influenced by environmental factors and processes in different places and regions including:
- Bodies of water
- Landforms
- Climates
- Vegetation
- Weathering
- Seismic Activity

[6]SSPS-2.1 Compare the cultural practices and products of the societies studied including:
- Class Structure
- Gender Roles
- Beliefs
- Customs and Traditions

[6]SSPS-2.2 Compare world religions and belief systems focusing on geographic origins, founding leaders and teachings including:
- Buddhism
- Hinduism
- Islam
- Christianity
- Judaism

Chapter 7 – Ancient Rome:
Rome was a small village in the rocky hills of Italy. In time, Rome would build a large and powerful empire and grow from a small town into one of the world’s largest and most beautiful cities. More importantly, the great empire Rome founded would deeply influence the future of Europe’s civilization.

Objectives:
Section 3 – The Roman Empire
• Explain how Julius Caesar and the Senate struggled for power over Rome
• Describe how Augustus created the Roman Empire
• Analyze daily life in a Roman city by investigating Pompeii
• Identify Rome’s great architectural achievements

Section 4 – The Birth of Christianity
• Explain how Christianity developed
• Identify major beliefs of Christianity
• Describe the spread of Christianity throughout the Roman Empire

Section 5 – Rome and Byzantium
• Identify the effect of invading groups on the Roman Empire
• Explain why and how Diocletian divided the Roman Empire
• Describe the accomplishments of Constantine and Justinian
• Explain how the Byzantine Empire continued Roman traditions

Assessment (Tests/Quizzes): The following will be assessed:

Tuesday, February 10, 2011 Chapter 7 Quiz: Section 3, 4, and 5

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Chp. 7, Sec. 3 Notes - The Roman Empire

#1 The Rise of Julius Caesar

- Born into Patrician family
- Military/Government experience/background
- As general of the Roman army in Gaul (France) he expanded territory/empire to English Channel
- His popularity made other powerful Romans jealous
- Group that supported Caesar went to war with group who supported another Roman general named Pompey (not the city) - Civil War
- Made alliance with Egyptian queen (Cleopatra) which made him wealthy

#2 The Fall of Julius Caesar

- The beginning of the end was when he made himself dictator of Rome - Supreme Ruler
- During this time grain was give to poor, and land to his soldiers
- Citizenship was granted to non-Romans
- Jealousy from Senators came to a tragic/sad ending; Caesar was assasinated in the Senate

#3 Augustus

- Caesar's grand nephew/adopted son fought for power and became Rome's first emperor
- Took charge of Rome's provinces, army, and government
- The month of August comes from him
- "Pax Romana" - brought peace and prosperity: better roads, trade, goods, public facilities (baths/colosseums)
- taxes paid for empire's development
- soldiers were paid a salary
- laws were created/enforced

#4 Rome's Massive Public Projects

- Aqueducts carried water to cities from mountains/rivers
- Bathhouses became community centers - libraries, museums, art galleries
- The development of the arch replaced the colum
- Invention of concrete allowed for stronger walls, buildings, bridges

In the center bar/rectangle - The Roman Empire Expands

Chp. 7, Sec. 1 Notes - The Land of Italy

#1 Location

- Southern Europe
- Large Peninsula surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea and Adriatic Sea
- Large Island of Sicily is in the SW

#2 Plains and Mountains

- Alps Mountains (north)
- Apennine Mountains (north to south) like a "back bone"
- Po River Valley and Latium River Valley
- Rome is located in Latium Plain

#3 Farming

- Farming is minimal in mountain regions, but possible in plains (Latium)
- Volcanic ash made soil rich in minerals
- Wheat, beans, cabbage, lettuce, fruit - GRAPES

#4 Etruscan

- Land they settled on is called "Tuscany"
- 575 B.C. they controlled most of the peninsula - Army power
- Kings ruled for many years

Center circle needs to have large title: Rome's Location and Advantages

Monday, January 31, 2011

Chp. 7, Sec. 2 Notes - The Roman Republic

Early Rome

- Legend of Romulus and Remus
- City started out as a collection of mud huts near the Tiber River
- Wealthy Etruscan Kings lost power in 502 B.C. - REVOLTED
- Caused by division between rich and poor (rich controlled the government)
- Republic was created after Plebeians revolted in 494 B.C. against wealthy, more powerful citizens

Government of the Republic

- Most powerful men represented citizens: PATRICIANS
- 3 branches of government: Senate, Consul, and Tribune
- Laws were kept from plebeians until 540 B.C. when "12 Tables" were created

The Wars with Carthage

- Carthage (Phoenecians) had controlled most of Western Mediterranean coastal areas including Sicily
- Romans and Cathagenians fought for 20 years for control of Sicily and other key areas: "Punic Wars" (Punic means Phoenecian in Latin)
- Romans eventually took most land
- General Hannibal attacked Rome from the NW; wasn't successful

Problems in Italy

- Rich grew richer/powerful and the poor grew poorer/weaker
- Became difficult to rule colonies (areas outside of Rome)
- Allies (friends) revolted against Rome
- Plebians continued to struggle for power during these early years of the republic

Sunday, January 30, 2011

January 30 - February 03 Schedule

Universal American School, Middle School
Weekly Assignment Schedule

from January 30, 2011 to February 03, 2011

Holmes Social Studies 6th

Sunday,

01/30
• Receive and review new weekly schedule (REMEMBER: It is just an outline that can be changed at any time)
• Review Chp. 7, Sec. 1 and review chapter highlights

Homework:
- Read Sec. 2 and complete HW Q’s and continue defining terms
- Review Graphic Organizer from today’s Sec. 1 review

Monday,

01/31
• Review Sec. 2 HW and reading (graphic organizer)

Homework:
- Study for Sec. 1 & 2 Quiz: Review Sec. 1 and 2 Graphic Organizers and homework

Tuesday,

02/01
• Section 1 & 2 Quiz covering HW Q’s
• Watch film: “Building an Empire”

Homework:
- Read Sec. 3 and complete HW Q’s and continue defining terms

Wednesday,

02/02
• Review Section 3 HW and reading (graphic organizer)

Homework:
- Review Sec. 3 Graphic Organizer and work on vocabulary terms if you are behind

Thursday,

02/03
• Sport’s Day

Homework:
- No Homework

The Key to Success and Doing Well on Tests:
1. Come to Class and Participate
2. Spend Time Each Night Going over the homework. This is called studying. You shouldn’t need to spend that much time doing so. The point is to do it and do it consistently.
3. Get Your Parents Involved – Have Them Quiz You.
4. Come to class confident and come prepared to demonstrate that you understand the content on test day.

NOTE TO PARENTS/STUDENTS:

IF AT ANYTIME YOU FEEL LIKE YOU CANNOT GET THE HOMEWORK DONE BECAUSE OF OTHER COURSE RESPONSIBILITIES, PUT THE SOCIAL STUDIES ASSIGNMENTS ON HOLD, AND CONCENTRATE ON WHAT IS MOST IMPORTANT OR TAKE A BREAK. HOMEWORK IS DESIGNED FOR YOU TO FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH THE MATERIAL BEFORE WE REVIEW IT IN CLASS. IT ALSO GIVES YOU THE OPPORTUNITY TO EARN SOME POINTS.

Email: uas6holmes@hotmail.com
Website: http://uassocialstudies.blogspot.com/

Standards:

[6]SSG-3.5 Describe ways human settlements and activities are influenced by environmental factors and processes in different places and regions including:
- Bodies of water
- Landforms
- Climates
- Vegetation
- Weathering
- Seismic Activity

[6]SSPS-2.1 Compare the cultural practices and products of the societies studied including:
- Class Structure
- Gender Roles
- Beliefs
- Customs and Traditions

Chapter 7 – Ancient Rome: Rome was a small village in the rocky hills of Italy. In time, Rome would build a large and powerful empire and grow from a small town into one of the world’s largest and most beautiful cities. More importantly, the great empire Rome founded would deeply influence the future of Europe’s civilization.

Objectives:

Section 1 – The Land of Italy
• Describe the geography of the Italian peninsula
• Analyze the advantages and disadvantages of the geographical features of Italy
• Describe the founding of Rome

Section 2 – The Roman Republic
• Describe the founding of the Roman Republic
• Explain how Rome grew into a powerful civilization
• Analyze the wars with Carthage and the problems in Italy

Section 3 – The Roman Empire
• Explain how Julius Caesar and the Senate struggled for power over Rome
• Describe how Augustus created the Roman Empire
• Analyze daily life in a Roman city by investigating Pompeii
• Identify Rome’s great architectural achievements

Assessment (Tests/Quizzes): The following will be assessed:

Tuesday, February 1, 2011 Chapter 7: Section 1 & 2 Quiz

Saturday, January 22, 2011

Terracotta Soldiers



Before going on winter break each class was given the task of constructing a clay soldier similar to those studied in Chp. 4: Ancient China. The goal was to give students the chance to be creative, but also to learn the level of skill that went into creating the original Clay Soldiers. Below you will find a few examples of the final products.

January 23-27 Schedule

Universal American School, Middle School
Weekly Assignment Schedule

from January 23, 2011 to January 27, 2011

Holmes Social Studies 6th

Sunday,

01/23
• Receive and review new weekly schedule (REMEMBER: It is just an outline that can be changed at any time)
• Present Chapter 6: Ancient Greece Projects

Howmework:
- Study for Chp. 6 Test

Monday,

01/24
• Chapter 6 Test
• Turn in packet of homework Q’s, power point notes, graphic organizers, and vocabulary pictures/definitions

Homework:
- No Homework

Tuesday,

01/25
• Introduce Chp. 7 and provide study resources

Homework:
- Read Sec. 1 and complete HW Q’s and begin defining terms

Wednesday,

01/26
• Current Event workshop
• Review Sec. 1 HW and complete Graphic Organizer

Homework:
- Read Sec. 2 and complete HW Q’s and continue defining terms (we will review HW on Sunday)

Thursday,

01/27
• End of Term 2 (Half Day)
• Review Term 1 & 2 vocabulary from word wall

Homework:
- No Homework if you are caught up on reading and vocabulary activity

The Key to Success and Doing Well on Tests:
1. Come to Class and Participate
2. Spend Time Each Night Going over the homework. This is called studying. You shouldn’t need to spend that much time doing so. The point is to do it and do it consistently.
3. Get Your Parents Involved – Have Them Quiz You.
4. Come to class confident and come prepared to demonstrate that you understand the content on test day.

NOTE TO PARENTS/STUDENTS:

IF AT ANYTIME YOU FEEL LIKE YOU CANNOT GET THE HOMEWORK DONE BECAUSE OF OTHER COURSE RESPONSIBILITIES, PUT THE SOCIAL STUDIES ASSIGNMENTS ON HOLD, AND CONCENTRATE ON WHAT IS MOST IMPORTANT OR TAKE A BREAK. HOMEWORK IS DESIGNED FOR YOU TO FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH THE MATERIAL BEFORE WE REVIEW IT IN CLASS. IT ALSO GIVES YOU THE OPPORTUNITY TO EARN SOME POINTS.

Email: uas6holmes@hotmail.com
Website: http://uassocialstudies.blogspot.com/

Standards:

[6]SSG-3.5 Describe ways human settlements and activities are influenced by environmental factors and processes in different places and regions including:
- Bodies of water
- Landforms
- Climates
- Vegetation
- Weathering
- Seismic Activity

[6]SSPS-2.1 Compare the cultural practices and products of the societies studied including:
- Class Structure
- Gender Roles
- Beliefs
- Customs and Traditions

Chapter 7 – Ancient Rome: Rome was a small village in the rocky hills of Italy. In time, Rome would build a large and powerful empire and grow from a small town into one of the world’s largest and most beautiful cities. More importantly, the great empire Rome founded would deeply influence the future of Europe’s civilization.

Objectives:

Section 1 – The Land of Italy
• Describe the geography of the Italian peninsula
• Analyze the advantages and disadvantages of the geographical features of Italy
• Describe the founding of Rome

Section 2 – The Roman Republic
• Describe the founding of the Roman Republic
• Explain how Rome grew into a powerful civilization
• Analyze the wars with Carthage and the problems in Italy

Assessment (Tests/Quizzes): The following will be assessed:
Monday, January 24, 2011 Chapter 6: Ancient Greece

January 16-20 Schedule

Universal American School, Middle School
Weekly Assignment Schedule

from January 16, 2011 to January 20, 2011

Holmes Social Studies 6th

Sunday,

01/16
• Receive and review weekly schedule
• Review Chp. 6: Power Point

Homework:
- Review Chp. 6 Power Point notes and any other assignment from Chp. 6

Monday,

01/17
• Work on Projects the Entire Period

Homework:
- Review Sec. 3 & 4 Guiding Reading Q’s in preparation for Quiz

Tuesday,

01/18
• Sec. 3 & 4 Quiz
• Greek Jeopardy

Homework:
- No Homework

Wednesday,

01/19
• Work on Projects the Entire Period

Homework:
- Review Chp. 6 power point notes and any other assignment from Chp. 6

Thursday,

01/20
• Current Event Workshop
• Decide what needs to get done over the weekend so that project can be completed and ready to present on Sunday

Homework:
- Complete Project if necessary and review Chp. 6 materials for Monday’s test

The Key to Success and Doing Well on Tests:
1. Come to Class and Participate
2. Spend Time Each Night Going over the homework. This is called studying. You shouldn’t need to spend that much time doing so. The point is to do it and do it consistently.
3. Get Your Parents Involved – Have Them Quiz You.
4. Come to class confident and come prepared to demonstrate that you understand the content on test day.
NOTE TO PARENTS/STUDENTS:

IF AT ANYTIME YOU FEEL LIKE YOU CANNOT GET THE HOMEWORK DONE BECAUSE OF OTHER COURSE RESPONSIBILITIES, PUT THE SOCIAL STUDIES ASSIGNMENTS ON HOLD, AND CONCENTRATE ON WHAT IS MOST IMPORTANT OR TAKE A BREAK. HOMEWORK IS DESIGNED FOR YOU TO FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH THE MATERIAL BEFORE WE REVIEW IT IN CLASS. IT ALSO GIVES YOU THE OPPORTUNITY TO EARN SOME POINTS.

Email: uas6holmes@hotmail.com
Website: http://uassocialstudies.blogspot.com/

Standards:

[6]SSG-3.5 Describe ways human settlements and activities are influenced by environmental factors and processes in different places and regions including:
- Bodies of water
- Landforms
- Climates
- Vegetation
- Weathering
- Seismic Activity

[6]SSPS-2.1 Compare the cultural practices and products of the societies studied including:
- Class Structure
- Gender Roles
- Beliefs
- Customs and Traditions

Chapter 6 - Ancient Greece: Adapting to their environment, the ancient Greeks developed small city-states, such as Athens. After defeating a foreign invader, Athens experienced a Golden Age that influenced later civilizations. King Philip of Macedonia conquered the Greeks, and his son Alexander built a large empire.

Objectives:

Section 1 – The Land of Greece
• Analyze how the rugged terrain challenged the people of ancient Greece
• Explain why the environment led Greeks to become seafarers
• Describe how sea trade served as a lifeline for Greece

Section 2 – The Birth of Greek Civilization
• Identify and understand the role of the early eastern Mediterranean cultures
• Analyze the structure of Greek city-states
• Compare and contrast the cultures of Sparta and Athens

Section 3 – A Golden Age in Athens
• Identify the great achievements and thinkers of Athens’ Golden Age
• Describe the form of government during Athens’ Golden Age
• Analyze the effects of war on Athens and the development of the new power of Macedonia

Section 4 – Alexander and the Greek Empire
• Analyze how Alexander spread Greek culture through the expansion of his empire
• Identify the meaning of Hellenism and how it developed

Assessment (Tests/Quizzes):

The following will be assessed: Section 3 & 4 will be taken on Tuesday

Section 3 & 4 Quiz will be on

January 9-13 Schedule

Universal American School, Middle School
Weekly Assignment Schedule

from January 9, 2011 to January 13, 2011

Holmes Social Studies 6th

Sunday,

01/09
• Receive and review weekly schedule
• Current Event Workshop Assignments
• Receive comprehension Q’s for Sec. 3 and 4
• Review instructions for group project

Homework:
- Read/Review Sec. 3 and answer Q’s and complete vocabulary project

Monday,

01/10
• Watch “300” and “Troy” video clips and discuss
• Review Sec. 3 HW and complete graphic organizer

Homework:
- Bring supplies to work on project in class tomorrow and get caught up on Sec. 3 Q’s and vocabulary if you are behind

Tuesday,

01/11
• Work on project with group

Homework:
- Read/Review Sec. 4 and answer Q’s and complete vocabulary project

Wednesday,

01/12
• Review Sec. 4 HW and complete graphic organizer

Homework:
- Bring supplies to work on project in class tomorrow and get caught up on Sec. 3 Q’s and vocabulary if you are behind

Thursday,

01/13
• Current Event Workshop
• Work on Projects

Homework:
- Study for Sunday’s Section 3 & 4 Quiz and get caught up on any work that you are behind on (group project or vocabulary project)

The Key to Success and Doing Well on Tests:
1. Come to Class and Participate
2. Spend Time Each Night Going over the homework. This is called studying. You shouldn’t need to spend that much time doing so. The point is to do it and do it consistently.
3. Get Your Parents Involved – Have Them Quiz You.
4. Come to class confident and come prepared to demonstrate that you understand the content on test day.

NOTE TO PARENTS/STUDENTS:

IF AT ANYTIME YOU FEEL LIKE YOU CANNOT GET THE HOMEWORK DONE BECAUSE OF OTHER COURSE RESPONSIBILITIES, PUT THE SOCIAL STUDIES ASSIGNMENTS ON HOLD, AND CONCENTRATE ON WHAT IS MOST IMPORTANT OR TAKE A BREAK. HOMEWORK IS DESIGNED FOR YOU TO FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH THE MATERIAL BEFORE WE REVIEW IT IN CLASS. IT ALSO GIVES YOU THE OPPORTUNITY TO EARN SOME POINTS.

Email: uas6holmes@hotmail.com
Website: http://uassocialstudies.blogspot.com/

Standards:

[6]SSG-3.5 Describe ways human settlements and activities are influenced by environmental factors and processes in different places and regions including:
- Bodies of water
- Landforms
- Climates
- Vegetation
- Weathering
- Seismic Activity

[6]SSPS-2.1 Compare the cultural practices and products of the societies studied including:
- Class Structure
- Gender Roles
- Beliefs
- Customs and Traditions

Chapter 6 - Ancient Greece: Adapting to their environment, the ancient Greeks developed small city-states, such as Athens. After defeating a foreign invader, Athens experienced a Golden Age that influenced later civilizations. King Philip of Macedonia conquered the Greeks, and his son Alexander built a large empire.

Objectives:

Section 1 – The Land of Greece
• Analyze how the rugged terrain challenged the people of ancient Greece
• Explain why the environment led Greeks to become seafarers
• Describe how sea trade served as a lifeline for Greece

Section 2 – The Birth of Greek Civilization
• Identify and understand the role of the early eastern Mediterranean cultures
• Analyze the structure of Greek city-states
• Compare and contrast the cultures of Sparta and Athens

Section 3 – A Golden Age in Athens
• Identify the great achievements and thinkers of Athens’ Golden Age
• Describe the form of government during Athens’ Golden Age
• Analyze the effects of war on Athens and the development of the new power of Macedonia

Section 4 – Alexander and the Greek Empire
• Analyze how Alexander spread Greek culture through the expansion of his empire
• Identify the meaning of Hellenism and how it developed

Assessment (Tests/Quizzes): The following will be assessed:

None This Week!!!

January 3-6 Schedule

Universal American School, Middle School
Weekly Assignment Schedule

from January 3, 2011 to January 6, 2011

Holmes Social Studies 6th

Sunday,

01/02
• No School

Homework:
- None

Monday,

01/03
• Receive and Review Chp. 5 test (must get signed)
• Review Instructions for Chp. 6: Ancient Greece Packet and begin in class

Homework:
- Read/Review Section 1 and answer comprehension Q’s and complete vocabulary assignment (definitions and pictures)

Tuesday,

01/04
• Review Sec. 1 HW and complete Sec. 1 graphic organizer
• “Citizen’s Rights” activity

Homework:
- Review Sec. 1 Graphic Organizer
- Read/review Section 2 and answer Q’s and complete vocabulary assignment (definitions and pictures)

Wednesday,

01/05
• Review Sec. 2 HW and complete Sec. 2 graphic organizer
• Olympic Games – Wrestling Event

Homework:
- Review Sec. 2 Graphic Organizer
- Read/review Section 3 and answer Q’s and complete vocabulary assignment (definitions and pictures)
- Review Graphic Organizers, Comprehension Questions/Answers and Vocab for Section 1 & 2 in preparation for Quiz on Thursday

Thursday,

01/06
• Review Sec. 3 HW and complete Sec. 3 graphic organizer
• Section 1 & 2 Quiz
• Receive/review instructions for group project scheduled for next week and select partner

Homework:
- No Homework unless you are behind
- It is still a good idea to review what we covered this week!!!

The Key to Success and Doing Well on Tests:
1. Come to Class and Participate
2. Spend Time Each Night Going over the homework. This is called studying. You shouldn’t need to spend that much time doing so. The point is to do it and do it consistently.
3. Get Your Parents Involved – Have Them Quiz You.
4. Come to class confident and come prepared to demonstrate that you understand the content on test day.

NOTE TO PARENTS/STUDENTS:

IF AT ANYTIME YOU FEEL LIKE YOU CANNOT GET THE HOMEWORK DONE BECAUSE OF OTHER COURSE RESPONSIBILITIES, PUT THE SOCIAL STUDIES ASSIGNMENTS ON HOLD, AND CONCENTRATE ON WHAT IS MOST IMPORTANT OR TAKE A BREAK. HOMEWORK IS DESIGNED FOR YOU TO FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH THE MATERIAL BEFORE WE REVIEW IT IN CLASS. IT ALSO GIVES YOU THE OPPORTUNITY TO EARN SOME POINTS.

Email: uas6holmes@hotmail.com
Website: http://uassocialstudies.blogspot.com/

Standards:

[6]SSG-3.5 Describe ways human settlements and activities are influenced by environmental factors and processes in different places and regions including:
- Bodies of water
- Landforms
- Climates
- Vegetation
- Weathering
- Seismic Activity

[6]SSPS-2.1 Compare the cultural practices and products of the societies studied including:
- Class Structure
- Gender Roles
- Beliefs
- Customs and Traditions

Chapter 6 - Ancient Greece: Adapting to their environment, the ancient Greeks developed small city-states, such as Athens. After defeating a foreign invader, Athens experienced a Golden Age that influenced later civilizations. King Philip of Macedonia conquered the Greeks, and his son Alexander built a large empire.

Objectives:

Section 1 – The Land of Greece
• Analyze how the rugged terrain challenged the people of ancient Greece
• Explain why the environment led Greeks to become seafarers
• Describe how sea trade served as a lifeline for Greece

Section 2 – The Birth of Greek Civilization
• Identify and understand the role of the early eastern Mediterranean cultures
• Analyze the structure of Greek city-states
• Compare and contrast the cultures of Sparta and Athens

Section 3 – A Golden Age in Athens
• Identify the great achievements and thinkers of Athens’ Golden Age
• Describe the form of government during Athens’ Golden Age
• Analyze the effects of war on Athens and the development of the new power of Macedonia

Section 4 – Alexander and the Greek Empire
• Analyze how Alexander spread Greek culture through the expansion of his empire
• Identify the meaning of Hellenism and how it developed

Assessment (Tests/Quizzes): The following will be assessed:

Thursday, January 6, 2011 Chapter 6, Sec. 1 & 2 Quiz

December 12-16 Schedule

Universal American School, Middle School
Weekly Assignment Schedule

from December 12, 2010 to December 16, 2010

Holmes Social Studies 6th

Sunday,

12/12
• Receive weekly schedule and Chapter 5 study packet: Sec. 3 & 4
• Turn in your Clay Soldier
• In Class Activity: Barter system of trade

Homework:
- Read Section 3 and answer guiding questions and begin vocabulary
- Review Graphic Organizers for Sec. 1 & 2

Monday,

12/13
• Watch Film and review Sec. 3 using graphic organizer

Homework:
- Read Section 4 and answer guiding questions and begin vocabulary
- Review Graphic Organizers for Sec. 1, 2, and 3
Tuesday,

12/14
• Review Sec. 4 using graphic organizer
• Take Quiz covering Chp. 5

Homework:
- Complete any parts of Chp. 5 study packet that you still haven’t finished and review all graphic organizers in preparation for Chp. 5 test on Thursday

Wednesday,

12/15
• Receive Quiz that we took on Tuesday
• Chp. 5 Power Point review

Homework:
- Complete Chp. 5 packet, study from it as well as Power Point, and review graphic organizers. You will be explaining what you understood about Chp. 5 in writing, so you need a “back pack” full of information to help you write your essays

Thursday,

12/16
• Take Chp. 5 Test and Turn in study packet

Homework:
- Have a great holiday break and see you in 2011!!!

The Key to Success and Doing Well on Tests:
1. Come to Class and Participate
2. Spend Time Each Night Going over the homework. This is called studying. You shouldn’t need to spend that much time doing so. The point is to do it and do it consistently.
3. Get Your Parents Involved – Have Them Quiz You.
4. Come to class confident and come prepared to demonstrate that you understand the content on test day.

NOTE TO PARENTS/STUDENTS:

IF AT ANYTIME YOU FEEL LIKE YOU CANNOT GET THE HOMEWORK DONE BECAUSE OF OTHER COURSE RESPONSIBILITIES, PUT THE SOCIAL STUDIES ASSIGNMENTS ON HOLD, AND CONCENTRATE ON WHAT IS MOST IMPORTANT OR TAKE A BREAK. HOMEWORK IS DESIGNED FOR YOU TO FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH THE MATERIAL BEFORE WE REVIEW IT IN CLASS. IT ALSO GIVES YOU THE OPPORTUNITY TO EARN SOME POINTS.

Email: uas6holmes@hotmail.com
Website: http://uassocialstudies.blogspot.com/

Standards:

[6]SSH-1.4 Compare the geographic, political, economic and social characteristics of the river civilizations in the Huang He River Valley before 1,000 B.C.
- Location
- Government
- Religion
- Agriculture
- Cultural and Scientific Contributions

[6]SSPS-2.1 Compare the cultural practices and products of the societies studied including:
- Class Structure
- Gender Roles
- Beliefs
- Customs and Traditions

The Huang He Valley: From its beginning, over 6,000 years ago in the Huang He Valley, Chinese culture influenced much of Asia. Over the centuries its culture has also influenced cultures in other parts of the world. In this chapter, you will learn about China’s beginnings. It is a story of soldiers, scholars, emperors, and farmers. Read on to learn more about Chinese history and culture.

Objectives:

Section 1 – The Huang He Valley
• Locate and describe the features of the Huang He
• Analyze the effects of the Huang He on the development of the Huang He valley culture
• Identify the geographical regions of China

Section 2 – The First Dynasties of China
• Describe the government and culture of the Shang dynasty
• Explain how China changed under the Zhou dynasty
• Identify the cultural advances that occurred during the Warring States Period

Section 3 – The First Chinese Empires
• Describe the events that helped build the first Chinese empire
• Analyze and evaluate the reign of Shihuangdi
• Explain the effects that the Qin dynasty had on China

Section 4 – The Han Dynasty
• Describe the Han Culture
• Analyze the reasons for the success of the Han dynasty
• Explain the reasons for the decline and fall of the Han dynasty

Assessment (Tests/Quizzes): The following will be assessed:

Tuesday, December 14, 2010 Chapter 5 Quiz
Thursday, December 16, 2010 Chapter 5 Test

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Chapter 6, Sec. 3 Notes - A Golden Age in Greece

Athens Rebuilds

- When Greeks defeated Persians they experienced a "Golden Age"
- Greek Navy helped make empire wealthy
- Athens was rebuilt better than it was before war with Persia
- Parthenon was built on-top of acropolis-honored Athena, goddess of Athens

Government and Culture in Athens

- Citizens voted in an assembly (governments still do this today)
- Pericles became the new leader. Gave citizens more rights
- Schools were created (many studied Philosophy-the study of thinking and analysis of the world)
- Athenians were encouraged to speak up for greater rights
- writing led to theaters where citizens gathered outdoors

Peloponnesian War

- Attack on Athens led by Sparta and other city-states
- Weak army forced Athenians to hide behind the safety of city walls
- Ships were able to bring food in
- Disease eventually broke out in the city killing many people including Pericles
- Sparta eventually won war, but years of war weakened Greece as a whole

A New Power-Macedonia

- Located north of Greece
- Had an incredible army (18 feet long spears and soldiers on horseback
- Athenians were warned by a Greek orator that attack was coming, but didn't listen
- Macedonia took control of Greece