Unit+1+-+Ancient+Civilizations

=8/22 (Wednesday) HELLO =

=Target: Find the room. Minimize stress. = = = =I. Say hello. = = = =HW: Complete Student Questionnaire . = = = = = = = =8/23 (Thursday) WELCOME TO IT = = = = = =Target: Begin to have some idea who all these people are, what the class is about and what Mr. Hannigan expects.= = = =I. Introductions= =II. Class Expectations, mine and yours= =III. What is history anyway? Why do we study it?= = = = HW: Make a list of the 15 most important events since your birth. You may consult any reference or website you like, as well as talk to anyone you care to (especially your parents) EXCEPT that you cannot confer with anyone from our class. This has to be YOUR list and you must be able to explain why you put each event there. In other words, don't just copy a list from Wikipedia and then face embarrassment when you don't know what your own list means. = = = =8/24 (Friday) WHOSE HISTORY IS IT ANYWAY? =

=Target: Discuss and create a list of the most important events in recent history.= = = =I. Assign homework and demonstrate how to join the Wiki= =II. Compile events on the board= =III. Discussion regarding the creation of a class list=

= HW: First, join the class Wiki by hitting the "Join" button at the top, following the instructions and submitting a request to join the Hannigan Wiki. I will promptly grant you permission. Next, go the the "Discussion" tab above and write about the exercise. Post in the "Whose History?" discussion thread specific answers to these questions: =
 * 1) = What were the strengths and weaknesses of the final list? =
 * 2) = What were the strengths and weaknesses of the __process__ that we used to create the list? =
 * 3) = What do those strengths and weaknesses have to do with studying history and reading textbooks? =

=8/27 (Monday) WHAT IS HISTORY AND HOW DO WE STUDY IT? = = = =Target: 1. Discuss why academic honesty is essential for you and for the community.= =2. Practice annotation.= = = =I. Continue discussion of "Whose History" exercise, using examples from the postings = =II. Academic honesty = =III. How to annotate in World History = =IV. Introduction to //Guns, Germs & Steel.// = = =



=HW: Complete academic honesty statement. Also, read and annotate //Guns, Germs & Steel// handout. Focus on being able to answer the question "What does the author, Jared Diamond, want to know?" =

=8/28 (Tuesday) GUNS, GERMS & STEEL =

=Target: Analyze the thesis of //Guns, Germs & Steel.// What is his answer to his big question?= = = =I. What is Yali's Question?= =II. Watch //Guns, Germs & Steel// video while answering viewing questions= =III. Collect viewing questions.=



= HW: Read and annotate //The First Green Revolution.// =

=8/29 (Wednesday - Activity Period) INTRODUCTION TO THESIS WRITING =

=Target: Introduce the skills of thesis writing.= = = =I. What is Diamond's historical thesis?= =II. Go over Writing Rubric.= =III. Group work on thesis writing= =IV. Group share of theses= = =

= HW: Based on your reading of //The First Green Revolution// write a thesis statement that answers one of the prompts on the homework handout. Also, encourage your parents to come to Parent Night and to ask at least one embarrassing question. =

=8/30 (Thursday - Late Arrival) MORE ON THESIS WRITING =

=Target: Practice and improve thesis writing.=

=I. Small group work on Thesis Assessment worksheet= = = = =

= HW: Rewrite your Green Revolution thesis. I will collect both versions on Friday. Also, study for quiz .= = = = IMPORTANT RESOURCE! You can now access the Guns, Germs & Steel video through the Stevenson network. Go to the following link: Guns, Germs & Steel video =

= = =<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">8/31 (Friday) PULLING TOGETHER THESIS WRITING SKILL AND NEOLITHIC REVOLUTION CONTENT =

=Target: Combine the skill and content we have covered this week= = = =I. Finish sharing group //Green Revolution// theses= =II. Quiz on everything we have covered so far= =III. Go over quiz= =IV. Introduce first writing assignment= = =

= HW: Write essay on Jared Diamond and //Guns, Germs & Steel// .=

= Week 2 (4 days) – Ancient Greece =

= 9/4 (Tuesday) THE CIVILIZATION OF ANCIENT GREECE =

=Target: 1. Develop note-taking skills= =2. Apply note-taking skills to connect geography and the "Diamond Thesis" to Ancient Greece.= = = =I. __Underline__ your thesis (2 sentences max). Turn-in GG&S essay= =II. How to use the on-line textbook.= =III. How to take notes= =IV. PowerPoint introduction to Ancient Greece= =V. Map Exercise and notebook check=



= HW: Finish map exercise if not completed in class. Notebook check tomorrow. = = Also, read Txt. 4.2, pp. 118-123 (Rise Of Greek City States). 75% chance of reading quiz. = = Reading Questions: =
 * 1) = What are two examples of how geography impacted ancient Greek civilization? =
 * 2) = Why was military discipline so important to Sparta? =
 * 3) = Athens was the first society to develop democracy. How was Athenian democracy similar to and different from our modern democracy? =
 * 4) = What factors tended to unify the separate Greek city-states? =

= 9/5 (Wednesday) THIS IS SPARTA! =

=Target: Examine the Spartan society while practicing note-taking skills= = = =I. Reading quiz?= =II. Test correction policy.= =III. Guided notes on Sparta.=





= HW: Read and annotate "Athens & Sparta (Overview)" =

= 9/6 (Thursday) ATHENS & ART =

=Target: 1. Begin to develop visual evidence skills.= =2. Identify key elements of Athenian society by examining Athenian art.=

=I. Distribute iPads= =II. Review of Sparta= =III. Introducing Athens= =IV. The Visual Evidence Rubric - "Describe"= =V. iPad Sharing= =VI. Collect annotated reading.=



= HW: Examine two pictures that we did not cover in class. Fill out a description form for them. Then, assess your description on the rubric. =

= 9/7 (Friday - Late) ART & THE GOLDEN AGE OF ATHENS =

=Target: Connect art to the values of Athens & Sparta= = = =I. Review Athens & Sparta= =II. Classwork on describing images= =III. Which images are from Athens? Which from Sparta? How can we tell?=

= HW: Corrections to Ancient Civilization Quiz are due on Monday. = = Read Txt. 4.3, pp. 124-129. 75% chance of reading quiz. = = Reading Questions: =
 * 1) = What threat caused Athens and Sparta to unite around 500 BCE? =
 * 2) = What factors led to the defeat of the Persians? =
 * 3) = How was Athenian democracy similar to modern American democracy? How was it different? =
 * 4) = Who was Pericles and what was his influence on Athens? =
 * 5) = Read Pericles' "Funeral Oration." (p. 129) What does he say it takes for a person to be a good citizen? =
 * 6) = What conflict led to the decline of Athens? Why? =

= Week 3 – Different Answers To Civilization's Questions: Ancient China =

= 9/10 (Monday) THE RISE AND FALL OF ATHENS = = = =Target: Analyze the reasons for Athens' rise and fall=

=I. A word about art (and Springsteen)= =II. Reading Quiz= =III. Return and discuss essays= =IV. Group work analyzing questions= =V. Group reports= =VI. Introduce China homework.=

= HW: Read and annotate "Early China" =



= 9/11 (Tuesday) ANCIENT CHINA AND THE DYNASTIC CYCLE =

=Target: Analyze how China is an example of the "Guns, Germs & Steel" thesis and examine the Chinese idea of the Dynastic Cycle.= = = =I. Collect annotations= =II. Guided note PowerPoint on Ancient China.=



= HW: Read and annotate Confucius article and complete China map exercise. =

= 9/12 (Wednesday - Activity) CONFUCIUS AND DOCUMENTS =

=Target: 1. Develop skill of reading and evaluating primary documents.= =2. Examine Confucius' views on good government= = = =I. Small groups - what are the key elements of Confucianism?= =II. Introduce document evaluation form= =III. Individually read "Confucian Views On Good Government"= =IV. In small groups, answer each level on the Document Evaluation Form.=



= HW: Complete (and revise where necessary) the Document Evaluation Form for "Confucian Views On Good Government." Self-assess by filling out the rubric as well as the Worksheet. = = =

= 9/13 (Thursday - Late) INTRODUCTION TO LEGALISM =

=Target: Evaluate the assumptions of Legalism. Does Legalism make sense to you?=

=I. Collect Confucian Document Evaluation Forms= =II. Discussion on why students don't cheat.= =III. Introduction to Legalism.=

= HW: Annotate reading on Qin & Legalism =



= 9/14 (Friday) READING HEN FEI ON LEGALISM =

=Target: Summarize the views of Legalism. Do you agree with them?= = = =I. Example of Confucian description - what makes this excellent?= =II. Read "Legalist Views On Good Government"= =III. Pair work completing Document Evaluation Form= =IV. Class works together to create an excellent standard for Legalism reading=





= HW: Read Pericles' Funeral Oration and complete Document Evaluation Form __and__ self-assess on rubric. = = Also, study for Tuesday quiz on Ancient China. You should be confident regarding the following concepts: =
 * = The Map of China, Confucianism, Legalism, Taoism, Mandate Of Heaven, Dynastic Cycle, Filial Piety, Shih Huang Ti (also called "First Emperor"), Qin Dynasty. =

= Week 4 (4 days) – Comparing Ancient Greece & China =

= 9/18 (Tuesday) PERICLES AND ATHENS, PART 2 =

=Target: Examine the fate of Athens & Sparta to prepare for a debate over the best way to organize society.= = = =I. Quiz on Ancient China= =II. Collect Pericles document evaluation form.= =III. Pericles, the Golden Age Of Athens and what happened to Greece= =IV. Introduce the 4 Corners Debate Assignment=





= HW: Complete "4 Philosophies" and "Debate Do's & Don'ts" worksheets. =

= 9/19 (Wednesday) INTRODUCTION TO THE DEBATE =

=Target: Prepare to present your argument=

=I. Write your Debate Do's & Don'ts on the wall= =II. Class discussion: what makes a good debate?= =III. Group work to prepare for debate=



= HW: Complete 4 Corners Debate preparation sheet. Work on your presentation. Come in ready to present and debate. =

= 9/20 (Thursday) FOUR CORNERS DEBATE, DAY 1 =

=Target: 1. Compare and contrast the 4 Philosophies we have been studying (Athenian Democracy, Spartan Militarism, Confucianism, Legalism)= =2. Develop public speaking skills by practicing and assessing debate= = = =I. Discuss Public Speaking Rubric and coaching= =II. Four Corners Debate - initial presentations= = =

= HW: Write at least one question for each of the philosophies other than yours. The questions should be designed to make the other side look bad and persuade people that your philosophy is right. =

= 9/21 (Friday) FOUR CORNERS DEBATE, DAY 2 = = = =Target: 1. Compare and contrast the 4 Philosophies we have been studying (Athenian Democracy, Spartan Militarism, Confucianism, Legalism)= =2. Develop public speaking skills by practicing and assessing debate=

=I. Test introduction / Notebook check heads-up= =II. Four Corners Debate - questions and responses.=



= HW: 1. Complete 4 Corners Debate Audience Participation Form. = = 2. Write 4 Corners Essay. Remember, you __must__ complete and turn in __both sides__ of the rubric along with the essay. = = 3. Study for Monday's Unit Test. =