History Alive! The Ancient World introduces students to the beginnings of the human story. As they explore the great early civilizations of Egypt and the Near East, India and China students discover the secrets of these ancient cultures that continue to influence the modern world.
___________________________________________________________________ What’s New in Social Studies this Week? 11/06/2017 This week, Social Studies lessons will be used for topic revision, Character Education or Math.
What’s New in Social Studies this Week? 06/06/2017 We will conclude our investigation into Ancient China. This week we learn more about the Silk Road.
Prepare and practice an oral presentation for Wednesday, 7 June and Thursday, 8 June. Refer to the presentation instructions here and the assessment rubric is available here.
What’s New in Social Studies this Week? 29/05/2017 We continue to investigate Ancient China. This week we learn more about the Great Wall.
Refer to the presentation instructions here and the assessment rubric is available here. Prepare and practice an oral presentation for Wednesday, 7 June and Thursday, 8 June.
What’s New in Social Studies this Week? 21/05/2017 We continue to investigate Ancient China. This week we learn more about the first emperor of China. What’s New in Social Studies this Week? 14/05/2017 We continue to investigate Ancient China. This week we learn more about the 3 philosophies of Ancient China.
What’s New in Social Studies this Week? 07/05/2017 We continue to investigate Ancient China. This week we learn more about the 3 philosophies of Ancient China.
What’s New in Social Studies this Week? 30/04/2017 We continue to investigate Ancient China. This week we learn more about the Shang Dynasty.
What’s New in Social Studies this Week? 23/04/2017 In our next unit we focus on Ancient China. This week we learn more about Geography and the early settlement of China as students work in groups to summarize important geographical information. You can find an copy of the chapter here.
What’s New in Social Studies this Week? 09/04/2017 No Social Studies this week due to rehearsals for the musical.
What’s New in Social Studies this Week? 02/04/2017 In this unit we focus on Ancient India. This week we learn more about the ancient city of Mohenjodaro.
What’s New in Social Studies this Week? 26/03/2017 In our next unit we focus on Ancient India. This week we learn more about Geography and the early settlement of India as students work in pairs to summarize important geographical information.
Homework - Bring pictures about the topic you are summarizing in class. What’s New in Social Studies this Week? 19/03/2017 In our next unit we focus on Ancient India. This week we learn more about Geography and the early settlement of India.
What’s New in Social Studies this Week? 12/03/2017 Student present their research projects.
What’s New in Social Studies this Week? 05/03/2017 In this unit we focus on Ancient Egypt and the Middle East. This week we learn more about The Kingdom of Kush.
Homework - Start work on your Ancient Egypt project. The project is due this week. Find the project instructions here. Find the project rubric here. Presentations will take place from 12 - 14 March
Have fun!
What’s New in Social Studies this Week? 26/02/2017 In this unit we focus on Ancient Egypt and the Middle East. This week we learn more about Daily Life in Ancient Egypt.
Homework - Start work on your Ancient Egypt project. The project is due next week. Find the project instructions here. Find the project rubric here. Presentations will take place from 12 - 14 March
Have fun!
What’s New in Social Studies this Week? 19/02/2017 In this unit we focus on Ancient Egypt and the Middle East. This week we continue to learn more about Ancient Egyptian Pharaohs and their various achievements.
Homework - Read and review the notes from Chapter 8 that you completed in class.
What’s New in Social Studies this Week? 12/02/2017 Students will learn more about Ancient Egypt and the Middle East. This week our focus will be on Ancient Egyptian Pharaohs.
Homework - Read and review the work discussed in class.
What’s New in Social Studies this Week? 22/01/2017 This week's lessons will be used to research Italy and prepare for International Day!
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What’s New in Social Studies this Week? 15/01/2017 This week's lessons will be used to research Italy and prepare for International Day!
Homework - Complete the research activities about ITALY at home and bring in pictures during the week.
Review the notes of Chapter 6 for a quiz next Thursday, 19 January.
What’s New in Social Studies this Week? 08/01/2017 Students will learn about the 4 Empires of Mesopotamia.
Homework - Read and review the work discussed in class. Review the notes of Chapter 6 for a quiz next Thursday, 19 January.
What’s New in Social Studies this Week? 03/01/2017 There will be no Social Studies lessons this week. Next week we will start with the following chapter:
Exploring Four Empires of Mesopotamia.
What’s New in Social Studies this Week? 11/12/2016 *Note that this week's Social Studies lessons will be used for ENGLISH.
What’s New in Social Studies this Week? 04/12/2016 Students will finish with Unit 4 - The Rise of Sumerian City-States
Homework - Complete the merchant advertisement handout - be creative! Monday - View the following presentation to review today's work. Click here to access the presentation. Read and review the work discussed in class.
What’s New in Social Studies this Week? 27/11/2016 Students will be introduced to Unit 4 - The Rise of Sumerian City-States Essential Question:How did geographic challenges lead to the rise of city-states in Mesopotamia? In a Response Group activity, students learn how responses to geographic challenges resulted in the formation of complex Sumerian city-states.
Homework - Read and review the work discussed in class.
What’s New in Social Studies this Week? 20/11/2016 This week lessons will be dedicated to oral presentations.
Refer to the presentation instructions here. The assessment rubric is available here.
What’s New in Social Studies this Week? 13/11/2016 Students are expected to demonstrate understanding of the information discussed in Unit 3 - From Hunter Gatherers to Farmers through an oral presentation.
Homework - Read and review the work discussed in class. Refer to the presentation instructions here and the assessment rubric is available here. Prepare and practice an oral presentation for Sunday, 20 November.
What’s New in Social Studies this Week? 06/11/2016 Students will continue to discuss and learn more about the topics of Unit 3 - From Hunter Gatherers to Farmers.
This week we will focus on: - Stable food supplies, - Establishing communities, - New jobs and - The beginning of trade
Homework - Read and review the work discussed in class. Look at your K-W-L chart and see if you can add any information to it as you progress through this unit.
What’s New in Social Studies this Week? 23/10/2016 Students will continue to discuss and learn more about the topics of Unit 3 - From Hunter Gatherers to Farmers. This week students will use a K-W-L organizer to jot down prior knowledge on the subject and generate thoughtful questions about what they want to learn from this unit.
Homework - Read and review the work discussed in class. Look at your K-W-L chart and see if you can add any information to it as you progress through this unit.
What’s New in Social Studies this Week? 16/10/2016 Students will be introduced to Unit 3 - From Hunter Gatherers to Farmers
Essential Question: How did the development of agriculture change daily life in the Neolithic Age? In a Writing for Understanding activity, students learn how the Neolithic development of agriculture led to a stable food supply, permanent shelters, larger communities, specialized jobs, and trade.
What’s New in Social Studies this Week? 09/10/2016 Students review Unit 1 in class and complete various activities.
Homework - Review Unit 1 for a multiple choice quiz next Sunday
What’s New in Social Studies this Week? 02/10/2016 Students will learn more about The Cave Paintings of the Lascaux Cave
Homework - Bring pictures or drawings of some of the cave paintings found in the Lascaux Cave to school.