Homework 9/24/12 - 9/28/12

MONDAY:

Global 9H: What are the eight basic features of a civilization?
Homework: Create your own civilization! Provide an example of each of the eight features in a creative way! Civilization is due on Thursday.

Big History: How do we decide what to believe?
Homework:  Identity Bag is due tomorrow.

TUESDAY:

Global 9H: How did geographic features encourage rise of civilization in the fertile crescent?
Homework: Civilization is due on Thursday.

Big History: How do people create knowledge?
Homework: Complete the "Understanding the Disciplines" worsksheet and identify the social scientists provided.

WEDNESDAY:

NO SCHOOL

THURSDAY:

Global 9H: Was life in Mesopotamia just and fair?
Homework: Complete outlining for: "1750 B.C. - The Code of Hammurabi."

Big History: What will be the main discipline in the Big History story?
Homework:

FRIDAY:

Global 9H: How did ancient civilizations contribute to the modern world?
Homework: Complete outlining for: "Hebrews Hear the Word of God."

Big History: How do you believe that the universe/earth began?
Homework: Complete the image template for Threshold # 1.

Homework 9/17/12

WEDNESDAY:
Global 9H: How does cave art provide a glimpse into the life of individuals during Paleolithic times?
Homework: Complete outlining for the "People in the Old Stone Age" reading. Make sure to summarize the reading and explain the main idea.

Big History: What is the Little Big History of silver?
Homework: Comparative essay is due by tomorrow.

THURSDAY:
Global 9H: What are the characteristics of the Paleolithic Age?
Homework: Complete outlining for the "People in the New Stone Age" reading. Make sure to summarize the reading and explain the main idea.

Big History: Begin Investigation # 1.
Homework:

FRIDAY:
Global 9H: What are the characteristics of the Neolithic Age?
Homework: Read "Neolithic Revolution: Was it the worst mistake in the history of the human race?" and write the "big ideas" of each document in the space provided.

Big History: Continue to work on Investigation # 1.
Homework: Investigation # 1 is due on Monday.

Homework 9/10/12 - 9/14/12

MONDAY:
Global 9H: Can studying geography improve our understanding of the Global world?
Homework: Complete the map identification for the 5 maps provided. Maps are due on Wednesday.

Big History: Why is important to study different points of view? (Continued)
Homework: Homework # 3 is due tomorrow.

TUESDAY:
Global 9H: Baseline
Homework: Maps are due on Wednesday

Big History: Baseline
Homework:

WEDNESDAY:
Global 9H: Which economic system is best for society?
Homework: Write a paragraph explaining which economic system would be most successful in an ideal world.

Big History:  How do origin stories reflect the people or culture that they come from?
Homework: Homework # 4 is due on Friday.

THURSDAY:
Global 9H: Which form of government is best for society?
Homework:

Big History: Origin Stories continued...
Homework: Finish Homework # 4.

FRIDAY:
Global 9H: How do we know that human life originated in Africa?
Homework: Complete outlining for the "Human Origins" reading.

Big History: Origin Story Compartive Essay
Homework: Essay is due on Wednesday 09/19. Homework # 5.

9/04/12 - 9/07/12

WELCOME!!! On this site you will find your class AIM for the day and your homework, located next to your specific class!

TUESDAY:
Big History: Welcome!!
HW: Please get syllabus signed by parent/guardian. Log onto the Big History website and take the survey!! Log onto: www.bighistoryproject.com/  - then go to the "feedback" tab and take the survey. Check your email to obtain your Big History email and password!

Global 9H: Welcome!!
HW: Please get syllabus signed by parent/guardian.

WEDNESDAY:
Big History: How do thresholds of increasing complexity provide an explanation of our world today?
HW: Complete the "Thresholds of My Life" timeline.

Global 9H: Why do we study history?
HW: Complete the "Textbook Treasure Hunt."

THURSDAY
Big History: How are the goals of Big History different than other courses offered in schools?
HW:

Global 9H: How interdependent are nations and the people of the world?
HW:

FRIDAY:
Big History: Why is it important to study different perspectives in history?
HW: Pick an event in your life and explain how it can be told from several points of view. (At least 3)

Global 9H: Why is it important to study different perspectives in history?
HW: Complete the "Tools of a Historian" worksheet, using your class notes and the textbook.