Lectures and Homework for 9/3/2013 to 9/13/2013
T, 9/3 - Creation Stories and Maps of the Middle East and the power of geography on history
"All men's souls are immortal, but the souls of the righteous are immortal and divine." Socrates
Homework: Write a paragraph about one element of the different creation stories that you found interesting. Due W, 9/4.
Vocabulary List #2A, Due TH, 9/5.
Vocabulary List
#2A
W, 9/4 - Make a Timeline and Work on Posters on the different civilizations we will be studying this term.
Homework: Work on First Term Writing Assignment. First Draft Due (A) 9/6, (B) 9/13.
TH, 9/5 - Finish Posters and Discuss Epic Heroes and Vocabulary Quiz
Homework: Work on First Term Writing Assignment. First Draft Due (A) 9/6, (B) 9/13.
F, 9/6 (A) or F, 9/13 (B) - Discuss: Is man more or less civilized than he was 5,000 years ago?
Review First Draft of First Term Writing Assignment.
M, 9/9 - Introduction to Gilgamesh and Cradle of Civilization
Homework: Bring old paintbrush and garden tools for Archaeology Dig. Due T, 9/10.
Read Gilgamesh, pp. 61-69.
Vocabulary List #3A. Due TH, 9/12.
Vocabulary List
#3A
T, 9/10 - Archaeological Digs and Stratigraphy
Homework: Write a paragraph about your experience at the dig site. Due W, 9/11.
W, 9/11 - Read paragraphs and Gilgamesh Quiz and Themes and symbols of Gilgamesh
Homework: Finish Vocabulary. Finish First Draft for (B) Friday.
TH, 9/12 - Sumeria, the Cradle of Civilization and Ziggurat at Ur
Homework: Read Gilgamesh pp. 70-84. Due: M, 9/17.
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