Social Studies – Grade 7

World Studies

Mr. Sarudi

Week of December 4, 2005

*Reminder: Find two articles: one that deals with African Geography and one that deals with either Aksum or Bantu. Due on Monday, December 12, 2005. Typed, double spaced, 12 pt font, Times Roman w/ 1” margins. Annotated bibliography of article must be submitted.
Monday, 12/ 05/05

Objectives: Assess knowledge of Chapters 5 and 6: Greece and Roman Empire

Bell Ringer: None

Class Activity:

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  Take test
  
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  Grade Test
  
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  Telescoping the Times Worksheet
  

Homework: 1. Read Telescoping the Times and answer questions 1-5

Tuesday, 12/06/05

Objectives: Identify the different geographic regions of Africa; explain how early Africans adapted to their environments; summarize the achievements of early West African societies.

Bell Ringer: Read Interact w/ History (192, Blue Book) and answer Examining The Issues

Class Activity:

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  Review bell ringer/homework
  
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  Guided Reading
  
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  African Geography Map
  

Homework: African Geography Map

Extra Credit: Nomadic Nutritional News(196, Blue) Do Connect To History and Connect To Today. Due on Friday.
Wednesday, 12/07/05

Objectives: Identify the different geographic regions of Africa; explain how early Africans adapted to their environments; summarize the achievements of early West African societies.

Bell Ringer: Do # 2 on page 198

Class Activity:

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  Review bell ringer and homework
  
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  Main Ideas of Sub-Heading “Early Human Adapt to Their Environments”
  
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  Group Project: News Cast – Early Societies in West Africa
  

Homework: 1. 1. Red Book Chapter 8/Section 1 (128-131) and answer questions 2-5

2. Work on your group project
Thursday, 12/08/05

Objectives: Explain how maritime trade led to Aksum’s growth; give examples of the achievements of Aksum; explain the effects of the Muslim invasion of Aksum.

Bell Ringer: Study map (199) . What ports did Aksum control? How many miles did traders have to travel to reach the

Mediterranean from Adulis via the Red Sea and Memphis?

Class Activity:

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  Review bell ringer and homework
  
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  Guided Reading Sheet
  
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  Work on Group Project
  

Homework: None
Friday, 12/09/05

Objectives: Explain how maritime trade led to Aksum’s growth; give examples of the achievements of Aksum; explain the effects of the Muslim invasion of Aksum.

Bell Ringer: Read History Makers, “Ezana” and answer questions

Class Activity:

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  Review bell ringer and homework
  
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  Group Presentations
  

Homework: Create a poster of the Aksum Kingdom using the following three categories: Rise of Aksum Kingdom, Accomplishments of the Aksum, and Fall of the Aksum Kingdom.