Author Archives: Ryan Piche

Today in class we worked on the ‘processing’ assignment from the reading notes.  Please look at the LAST PAGE (page 8) of the reading notes on how to complete the assignment.  Basically they need to cut out pictures from magazines or newspapers that show modern evidence of characteristics of civilization.  Rules were discussed in class. … Continue reading »

Today we finished the skills builder activity where students connected artifacts from ancient Sumer to different characteristics of civilization. Then we made a t-chart listing the different artifacts and what characteristics was related to them.  They turned this in for credit. If students didn’t have time to finish their reading notes, they will be responsible … Continue reading »

Today in class, we did an activity where students had to analyze artifacts and connect them to different characteristics of civilization in ancient Sumer.  I know that sounds a little confusing, but overall the students did a good job today.  We didn’t finish the activity today, so we will continue with it tomorrow.  But students had … Continue reading »

Today we went over section 2 in the book and completed the reading notes. Then we discussed the activity that the student will do tomorrow and Thursday.  We modeled the activity with section 3 in the book. Tomorrow we will conduct the reading activity. No homework Reading notes for chapter 5: ch 5 reading notes

Today in class I introduced the new chapter on Ancient Sumer.  In the chapter we will learn about what makes a society ‘civilized.’  We did a preview activity where they had to discuss a quotation saying “Modern humans are not civilized anymore.”  They had to agree or disagree with that statement and state what characteristics … Continue reading »

Today in class we discussed the ‘Reading further’ section in our books from pages 40-43.  It’s about the excavation of the ancient city of Ur in Sumer.  Students had to analyze artifacts and base conclusions about societies from the evidence of the artifacts given. Homework will be the LAST PAGE on the reading notes.  They … Continue reading »

Today students took their chapter 4 assessment. I also checked bellwork, it was worth 40 points since I didn’t check it during the last test. Homework on the Sumerian city-state advertisement was due today as well.  If they didn’t do it, then they need to get it in by tomorrow. Students need to work on … Continue reading »

Today in class we reviewed for tomorrows assessment.  We went over the study guide and did a review game.  Here is the study guide: ch 4 study guide Tomorrow is our chapter 4 assessment!!  Students may not use their study guide or vocab notes, but may use their reading notes for the chapter. I will … Continue reading »

Today in class we reviewed all of chapter 4:  how did the Sumerian City-States come to be? We then went into section seven and completed the notes. THURSDAY IS OUR CHAPTER 4 ASSESSMENT!! Study guide was given today.  Students need to complete it by Wednesday so we can go over it in class. ch 4 … Continue reading »

Today we just had a simple game day where we played random trivia in the class. No homework for the weekend.  Monday we will go over section 7, answer the essential question, and then they will receive their study guide for the chapter 4 assessment. Wednesday we will review the study guide. Thursday will be … Continue reading »