8-26 day 1
Introductions. Assignment: In the beginning step 1. Research creation myths/theories. ( the students will research a creation myth)
Day 2
Students will present Creation Myth Stories from around the world.
Day 3
Students will finish presenting creation myth.
Day 4
Students will Read Chapter 1 (page 19-31) from the Glencoe World History book. There will be class discussion to follow.
Day 5
Holistic grouping. Assignment: In the beginning step 2: Students will discuss and compare myths. the students will be divided into groups (3 to 4 students each) and prepare a 5 minute presentation over their Myth. (In the Begining presentation)
9-2 No School
Labor Day
Day 6
Group project time. Assignment: In the begging step 3: Students will develop their projects.
Day 7
Group project time. Assignment: In the begging step 3: Students will develop their projects.
Day 8
Present projects. Assignment: In the begging step 4: Every student will be equally responsible for the presentation.
Day 9
Evaluate the Myths. Assignment: In the Begging day 5: the students as a class must rank the myths according to their moral and social value.
9-9 Day 10
Chapter 1. Early Humans & the Neolithic revolution. (Worksheet CH1GR)
Day 11
Chapter 2. Mesopotamia & the Nile. (Worksheet CH2GR)
Day 12
The Gift of the Nile. Book work and discussion.
Day 13
New centers of civilization. Book work and Lecture.
Day 14
The Rise of new Empires. Book work and review.
9-16 DAY 15
REVIEW
Day 16
Early Civilization in India. (Worksheet CH3GR)
Day 17
New Empires in India
Day 18
Early Chines Civilization
Day 19
Rise and Fall of Chinese Empire
9-23 Day 20
Day 21
Chapter 3 test
Head Chapter 4 section 1 (Finish for Home Work) (CH4GR)
Day 22
Chapter 4 section 2
Day 23
Chapter 4 section 3
Day 24
Chapter 4 section 4
9-30 Day 25
Day 26
Chapter 4 section 5
Day 27
Day 28
Chapter 4 test
Start Chapter 5 section 1 (CH5GR)
Day 29
Ch 5 sec 1 discusion. The republic.
Day 30
Ch 5 Sec 1 Quiz
Ch2 sec 2 GR