Mon 10/17
Origins: evolution
Objective
SWBAT synthesize the differences between evolutionism and creationism and voice their beliefs
and opinions by completing questions and participating in a debate about how the world started
Bell Ringer
Lesson Steps
Do you believe in creationism or evolution and why?
Homework
Put together folder checks to hand in tomorrow
1. Students will have time to answer debate questions
2. Class will participate in a debate on creation and evolution
Tues 10/18
River Valley Civilizations: Neolithic revolution
SWBAT determine the sequence and cause and effects of the Neolithic revolution and by
Objective
identifying supporting details on a graphic organizer
Bell Ringer
Lesson Steps
Homework
Why and how do you think cities developed after homo sapiens developed?
Write down how to do vocabulary notes
1. Students will read textbook (8th grade: page 12-17 and 9th grade: 11-15)
2. Students will fill in a graphic organizer that shows meaning of words, sequence, cause,
and effect of the Neolithic revolution
3. Summarize the causes and effects of the Neolithic revolution in sentences
Vocabulary words (all blue words: cornell style: word on left, on right definition from book,
page its on, and sentence in own words)
8th grade: pages 12-17
9th grade: pages 11-15
Wed 10/19
River Valley civilizations: Characteristics of Civilization
SWBAT comprehend the characteristics of civilization and how to find supporting details by
Objective
reading and taking Cornell notes about one characteristic in a group, presenting to the class, and
taking notes on other presentations
Bell Ringer
Lesson Steps
What do you think a civilization is and what makes a place a civilization?
Homework
Vocabulary notes
8th grade: pages 18 and 19
9th grade: pages 16-top of 18 (only scribes on 18)
1. Students will be put into groups to read and take notes on one aspect of civilization
2. Each group will present their findings along with one catchy slogan to help class
remember their topic
3. Class will take notes on each presentation
4. Reflection: Which of the characteristics do you feel is most important
Thurs 10/20 (Sub)
River Valley civilizations: Sumer/Mesopotamia
SWBAT comprehend how to find supporting details and meaning of words about Sumerian
Objective
Civilization by reading the textbook and the Epic of Gilgamesh, answering questions, and taking
Cornell notes
Bell Ringer
Lesson Steps
How would a powerful flooding river be a human environmental interaction?
Homework
Vocabulary notes
8th grade: pages 27-30
9th grade: pages 34-37
1. Students will read the textbook (8th-27-32 and 9th 34-37) and the Epic of Gilgamesh
excerpt
2. While reading students will answer questions and take notes
Fri 10/21 (Sub)
River Valley civilizations: Characteristics of Civilization (create own civilization)
SWBAT comprehend how to find supporting details and meaning of words about Sumerian
Objective
Civilization by reading the textbook and the Epic of Gilgamesh, answering questions, and taking
Cornell notes
SWBAT synthesize the characteristics of civilization by creating their own civilization
Would you have wanted to live in Sumer? Why or why not? Give specific examples from notes
Bell Ringer
yesterday
1. Finish questions and notes from yesterday
Lesson Steps
2. Students who finish will work on create own civilization project
Homework
Finish questions from Sumer
Finish Civilization project