Introduction

Enjoying some coffee in Costa Rica

Opening Activity: Video

Fun with maps

Superventures Text, pdf version
Superventures Text, iPad version

Syllabus

1st Semester Portfolio

Agenda

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Egypt Reading, Read the article, being sure to write down questions about the article as you read. What do you not understand? Write a sentence that summarizes the ongoing events in Egypt. Finally, explain how the events in Egypt is causing problems for the United States--include specific evidence from the article in your write-up.

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Recurring topics:
1. Individualism vs. Community
2. Democratic ideals vs. Totalitarian ideals
3. Peace vs. War
4. Wealth vs. Poverty
5. Cultural perspective vs. Egocentric
6. Supportive opinion vs. Baseless opinion

Build a Civilization

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Intro Handout

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The impact of AGRICULTURE!

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What is culture? East vs. West.
AD800-1200 in Africa and the Middle East.

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Introduction of the study of history (primary and secondary sources and archaeological trash)
Birth of civilization. Where and why? The development of government--origins of the state.
The development and role of religion in the Mediterranean.
The Greeks and Democracy. The Romans adopt.
Things fall apart in Europe.

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Baghdad, 800, What was the House of Wisdom, and what did the House of Wisdom bring to the world? Use evidence from the reading.
Abbasid Empire.

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Mongols

• Map of empire (AD1200-1480), Mongol Empire Website
• Marco Polo's journey (AD1260-1295)

First Written Response:  The Mongols managed an empire that to this days is geographically the largest the world has ever known. What led to the Mongol conquests, and what made the Mongols so successful at conquering territory? 

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The Crusades

• Crusades (AD1095-1291), Map, Crash Course video

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The Classical World

Beginning Civilization Keywords and Essential Questions

Twelve Tables

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Essential Questions
1. What are the defining characteristics of Western Civilization and how does it differ from the rest of the world?
2. How do you win a scholarly argument?
3. What the heck is this class all about?

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Renaissance Architecture Assignment

Renaissance, Science, and Exploration

Mr. Milo stands in a French Renaissance village.

Introduction iPad Activity

Impacts of the Crusades (European world and Arab world)

Essential Questions:

- Why is the Renaissance called the Renaissance and how did it begin?
-How did the art and literature define the Renaissance?
- How did Martin Luther turn Europe upside-down?
- How did a Johannes Gutenberg help spread ideas?
- How can the arts bring wealth and stability to an area (civilization)?
- What are the benefits and complications of progress?


The Medici.
The Effects of the Crusades
Definition of Humanism.
Definition of The Classics.
Comparing Art. See the Medieval Art tab to the right.


Renaissance Architecture Assignment
Renaissance Rebels Pamphlet Assignment

Handouts: Renaissance Library Work, Renaissance Keywords, Medici Film, , Explorers Questions, Some inventions, Absolutism vs. Democracy

Introductory questions on Galileo

Mr. Milo takes a picture of the swarmed, yet highly protected Mona Lisa.

Age of Exploration iPad Work

Spain and the Netherlands

Beginning Civilizations

At right are examples of cuneiform from the Sumerians. The stone tablet is from 3200BC.

Why would civilizations develop a form of writing?


The earliest civilizations include Mesopotamia, Egypt, China, and the Indus River Valley. The origin of each dates to around 3500 BC.

See the map to examine the geography of each civilization.

Where did the earliest civilizations occur? Why.
What makes up a civilization? Are we civilized?
What is culture? Can you give examples?
What helps a civilization thrive?

Are there rules in war?

IHL Handout and Questions

Check out the explanation of International Humanitarian Law.

Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphics, numbers.

Beginning Civilization Keywords and Essential Questions