Social Studies Syllabus: Week of March 31-April 4, 2008

Mrs. Alexander -Team 6 - 3
Social Studies Syllabus: Week of March 31-April 4, 2008
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Hello Parents and Guardians:
*Students took an extra credit pop quiz before vacation. It was worth 8 points
and they will receive it back by Wednesday.
* Our Newsbowl meetings are over since we completed the competition
Thursday before vacation. In a couple of weeks we will meet one last time to
celebrate. Information will be forthcoming.
*By Wednesday, all students must check in their Judaism and Christianity,
Religions Around the World questions from week of March 17, as well as the
given vocabulary. These assignments will not be accepted after Wednesday.

Monday, March 31–
Introduce Mesopotamia
Complete “Fertile Crescent” Map
Homework: Finish map, if necessary

Tuesday, April 1–
Begin to read and discuss pp. 54-59
Homework: Define irrigation, city-states, artisans, ziggurat, cuneiform, scribe, priest-kings, levees, Sumer, & hereditary

Wednesday, April 2-
In groups, finish reading pp. 54-59
Begin Section 1questions on p. 59 # 2-5
Homework: Finish Section 1 questions p. 59 #2-5

Thursday, April 3 –
Review homework
Introduce cuneiform writing
Homework: Complete cuneiform handout

Friday, April 4–
Review homework
Read aloud: “Gilgamesh the King” story
Homework: None