9/4/2012 to 9/14/2012 Classroom Discussions and Homework Assignments

Classroom Discussions and Homework Assignments for 9/4/2012 to 9/14/2012

T, 9/4 - Archaeology and Anthropolgy and the First Humans

Homework: Read creation stories in your textbook. Due W, 9/5
Look up on the internet about Archaeological Digs. Due W, 9/5
Vocabulary List #2. Due, TH, 9/6.
adequately
administration
adolescent
aggressive
agriculture
amateur
ambassador
analysis
analyze
angel
annual
apparatus

W, 9/5 - Ancient Creation Stories and Archaeological Digs

Homework: Write a paragraph about one element of the different creation stories that you found interesting and include at least two reasons WHY you found it interesting to you.*Don't forget to have another person sign it before you turn it in. Due, TH, 9/6
Study for Vocabulary Test, Due, TH, 9/6.

Bring whatever your group has assigned you to bring for the archaeological dig on TH, 9/6 (such work gloves or hand shovel). Due, TH, 9/6.

TH, 9/6 - Experience an Archaeological Dig.

Homework: Finish hand-out from archaeological dig. Due, M 9/10.
Read The Epic of Gilgamesh, pp. 61-69. Due, M, 9/10
TURN IN PERMISSION SLIP FOR FIELD TRIP by MONDAY, 9/10/2012!!!

F, 9/7 (A-day) and F, 9/14 (B-day) - Socratic discussion: Is man more or less civilized today than he was 5,000 years ago?

M, 9/10 - Introduction to The Epic of Gilgamesh and the Importance of Preserving our Past

Homework: Read Gilgamesh, pp. 70-77.
Vocabulary List #3. Due, TH, 9/13.
appearance
application
appropriate
approximately
arousing
arrangement
bulletin
calendar
category
changeable
characteristic
chemistry

**Do Study Guide for Test on TH, 9/13!!!

T, 9/11 - The Rise of Ancient Mesopotamia and Sumeria and gods and people and TEST REVIEW

Homework: Read Gilgamesh, pp. 77-84. Due TH, 9/13.
Study for Test on TH, 9/13

W, 9/12 - Field trip to Brigham Young University Museum of Art

Homework: Write a paragraph about a piece of art you particularly enjoyed. Describe why you liked this piece of art using the five elements of design as a criteria. *Don't forget to have another person sign your paragraph. Due M, 9/17.
Study for Vocabulary Quiz. Due TH, 9/13.
Study for TEST on TH, 9/13

TH, 9/13 - Sumeria and Epic Journeys and FIRST TEST!

Homework: Read Gilgamesh, pp. 85-96. Due, M, 9/17.