6th grade Ancient Civilization (Period Per. 1) Assignments

Our Ancient Civilization Festival will be here shortly!!  Please make sure you have some sort of a costume that represents our civilization.  All students should be wearing a solid colored t-shirt and shorts under their festival costumes.

If you are trying out for one of the "Famous" people you must have your script ready for approval on Tuesday, May 23rd.. 

 

We are still accepting the following donations for our day:  Plastic flowers, disposable table cloths (3) and  baskets,

Ancient Civilization Festival

 

Good morning Family members from room 35

We have been talking in class about this festival for several weeks now!! I showed students pictures from last years festival as well as the costumes I have available.  We also had a discussion yesterday about using an old t-shirt from a parent,(this works the best) and old vests.  I would prefer students using something from home as a base..and then I would fill in the rest.  The problem I have is that the festival is in a different location this year!  It's going to be much harder to share costumes, because students have very limited time to switch them over from period 1-3.  Plus, students were concerned with having to share.  They can wear anything that will make them look like peasants/villagers from the past. It's also going to be warm, which is why students are supposed to wear a solid t-shirt and shorts under their costumes.   I had a student bring in an old bed sheet today that we cut up and made into a tunic.  The whole day is supposed to be fun and representation of life back in Ancient Israel.  

 

I hope this helps. 😊

 

Mrs. Bliss

Attention Students and Parents!! We will begin our testing in Room 35 May 4th.  Please make sure you get a good night sleep and eat a good breakfast.  There will be breakfast in the classroom for those that eat. 

You MAY bring your own earbuds for the testing!!

You MUST have a free reading book for all 3 days of testing.

 

We will be testing May 4, 5, 8

Reminder!!!

Your Roman Coins project is Due on Wednesday, April 5th.  Please make sure your detailed description write-up card is included.

 

Rome’s trade was helped by a common currency.   Roman coins were accepted throughout the Mediterranean region.  The Roman’s stamped images on coins as a way to share a message.

You are going to create your own set of Roman coins.  You will create 4 coins that represent Roman life and share a “message”.  Be creative!!  You will also be responsible for a detailed description of each coin and what it represents.

Rubric 50  total

Creativity        10

Followed instructions  10

Use of materials                     15

Write Up         15

 

 

Greek Gods/Heroes Trading Cards

You will create a set of trading cards which will feature Greek Gods and/or Heroes.  The trading cards will include a picture of the individual and relevant information relating to each God or Hero.  You will create a series of cards that will be part of a set.

1. Create a set of 8 cards with each card numbered as one in a set of 8. (example: #4 of 8)
2. Each card should have a title that will appear on ALL 8 cards.
3. Create a logo for your card company.
4. On the back of each card you will include their powers, relationships, achievements, and any other relevant data or statistics.
5. You need to include at least 2 icons for each card.
6. All cards should be 3/5 inches in size. (you can use index cards)
7. Optional- you can place cards in a special trading card holder.

 

Due Date- March 10th

This assignment is worth 50 points!!

         ATTENTION:

PLEASE DONATE YOUR OLD CRAYONS, AND MARKERS TO OUR CLASS!!  WE WOULD GREATLY APPRECIATE YOUR DONATIONS.

Thanks!! Room 35

ATTENTION: TRIP SLIPS FOR OUR UPCOMING FIELD TRIP ARE DUE BY TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28TH. WE MUST HAVE A SIGNED TRIP SLIP FOR ALL STUDENTS GOING!!

PLEASE MAKE SURE TO BRING A SACK LUNCH. WE WILL BE LEAVING SCHOOL SHORTLY AFTER THE MORNING BELL AND RETURNING BY THE END OF THE SCHOOL DAY.

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Sparta vs Athens

Take your information/research and create a fun illustration that represents BOTH powers and what they BOTH shared!

 

Examples: Illustration can be something that represents Ancient Greece OR anything you would like to get your information across.

 

Have Fun!!

Greece:

 

The remaining vocabulary terms/ text dependent questions 1-4 are due!!  Please make sure you color each of the illustrations.

 

 

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7.1 Quiz

The Early Greeks pages 336-343.

Make sure you complete all work from 7.1.  This will help you study for the quiz!!

Question #1 How did the geography of Greece play a role in where people settled and how they lived?

 

Question #2  What are the characteristics of your community?  How do these characteristics work to grow your community?

 

This is a reminder!!  You will be having a TEST on Chapter 3 Ancient Israel pages 200-227 on Friday, December 9th. 

 

Study your notes, quizzes and anything else we worked on during this unit.

Re-read pages 213-223 Ancient Civilization

Answer the section review questions 1-6 in your spiral.

Finish the DBQ questions from the reading on pages 224-225 in your History textbook.  Answers questions 1-7 (complete sentences) in your History spiral. This assignment was started in class!!

Hebrew Leaders Assignment:

You will design a small poster (regular computer paper size) summarizing the key facts of your Hebrew leader.  Be sure to include their background and contributions to Judaism.

You must include a photo of your Hebrew leader!

All information must be done on one piece of paper (use bullets to summarize your information)

In addition to your textbook, you must use ONE additional resource. Be sure to write a bibliography of your sources on the back of the paper.

 

This assignment is due on Monday, November 14th. 

Please make sure you finish your HEBREW LEADERS "WHO'S WHO" assignment. 

 

You must use at least ONE additional source.  Make sure you site all sources used!!

 

Israel terms- Please make sure you complete all 25 terms!

Term/Define/Illustrate

Open book TEST on Ancient Egypt

Study pages 156-195 Ancient Civilizations text-book

Study for The Nile Valley Quiz- pages 156-164 (Wednesday)

Old Kingdom Quiz- pages 165-176 (Friday)

Complete your Pharaoh Frame that was started in class on Friday!  Make sure it is neat, colored and includes the following:

*Name

*Date they were in power

*Character trait

*Accomplishments

*Claim to Fame (What are they remembered for?)

*In the center of the frame illustrate a symbol that best represents each Pharaoh.

The Egyptian Empire pages 178-186. Re-read and complete the worksheet 1-10

Complete worksheet 2.2 using pages 165- 170 in your textbook

Complete the Guided Reading p. 1

Refer to pages 156-164 in your text

Students should complete questions 1-15 (separate sheet of paper) page 150.

You will need to review the following Sections: Early Humans pgs. 122-131

Mesopotamian Civilization pgs. 132-139, New Empires pgs. 142-147.

Hammurabi's Codes!  Read through both pages of Code of Hammurabi.

Examining a Law- Choose 5 of Hammurabi's Laws.  Carefully read each law you chose and answer the questions for each law.

 

Write a 1 page reflection of the Early Human Simulation Day!

You are more than welcome to type!!  Please use 10-12 point Times New Rome

On September 21st. during periods 1-2 our class will be participating in a really fun and exciting day in the Library.  Please make sure you bring in your food/water donations first thing in the morning.  Parent volunteers should stop by room 35 prior to going into the library.

New Empires pages 142-147 Re-read

Complete Sec. 3 review 1-6 History Spiral

Understanding Document Based Questions pg. 149 1-6

History Spiral

Please return the "Living like..Early Man/Woman" sheet by the latest Monday, September 19th.  I would like to thank you in advance for your donations to our cooperative learning simulation game!

Early Human Menu Activity:  You will be creating a menu using the foods/food source we learned about in Ch. 1.  Your menu should include local food sources!! Be creative!!  You will create a (1) day menu consisting of Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.  Don't forget to include your beverages.  HAVE FUN!!

CREATIVITY 10

CONTENT 10

ILLUSTRATIONS 10

Mesopotamian Civilization 132-139

Section Review 1-3 in your History spiral

STUDY for your Chapter 1 Section 1 History Test!!  (9/13/16)

CHARACTERISTICS OF EARLY HUMANS worksheet

 

Thank you to everyone that has already donated to our project!! Please consider donating to our project. EVERY STUDENT BENEFITS FROM YOUR DONATION.

The First Civilizations p. 5

Imaginary Place Project

Students will be creating their very own imaginary place to show how well they understand geographic physical features and mapping. 

The Imaginary Place project is due on Tuesday, August 30th.  Please make sure to bring in your poster and the Narrative.  Your Narrative must include the following things:  Description of place, Why you chose your theme, understanding of the terms (vocabulary words), Why you would want to begin your civilization there.  This should be 1 page. Your poster should be no larger than 16/25.  Make sure you include all 20 terms, physical features (geographic land and water terms we have studied) and mapping components.  Your mapping components should be clearly marked.