AP World HistoryWeekly Agenda

Week of: August 14-18 Bolded assignments will be collected

Monday, August 14 Prehistoric Humans
Objective: We will analyze two theories about the migration of early humans out of Africa by summarizing the evidence.
Key Vocabulary: Hominid, homo sapiens, homo erectus, hominid, Neolithic Age, Paleolithic Age
-Trace the development and migration of humans and their ancestors
-PowerPoint and notes
-Review homework article from Khan Academy “Homo Sapiens and Early Human Migration”
-Watch video “Human Prehistory 101 part 1- Out of (Eastern) Africa
-Read article from The National Geographic The Genographic Project and summarize evidence
-Homework: Read “The Worst Mistake in the History of the Human Race” and annotate for tomorrow
Tuesday, August 15 Agricultural Revolution
Objective: I will be able to analyze the pros and cons of agriculture by completing a close-read of an article.
Key Vocabulary: domesticate, agriculture, progressive
-Review, complete notes if necessary
-Review article in partners, complete close-read protocol on “The Worst Mistake in the History of the Human Race”
-Video “Human Prehistory 101 part 3- Agriculture Rocks our World”
-Complete a pro-con list on agriculture
-Homework: Review pages 6-13 in textbook and complete Venn diagram comparing Neolithic and Paleolithic Societies
Wednesday,August 16 Early Release Key Concept: Civilization
Objective: I will be able to determine the characteristics of a civilization by utilizing the S.P.I.C.E. checklist
Key Vocabulary: See handout
-First quiz- Early Human Life, Prehistory, the Agricultural Revolution
-Intro to Mesopotamia, Khan Academy article
-Map, timeline, checklist
-Homework: Read section on Mesopotamia in the textbook (pages 14-23) and complete reading guide
Thursday, August 17 Epic of Gilgamesh Mesopotamia
Objective: I will be able to analyze a primary text by answering text-dependent questions
Key Vocabulary: epic, immortality
-Review quiz
-Close reading of excerpts from “Epic of Gilgamesh”
-Mini-lesson on the hero’s trail
-Outline of your hero story
-Homework: Read section on Egypt in the textbook (pages 23-28) and complete reading guide
Friday, August 18 Ancient Egypt
Objective: I will be able to compare the achievements of the Egyptians and the Mesopotamians by completing a comparison mini-essay
Key Vocabulary: See Handout
-Complete outline of hero story, if necessary
-Video Ancient Egypt
-Compare Mesopotamia and Egypt in mini-essay (partners)
-Homework: Read section on Indus River Valley and ch. 1 conclusion in textbook (pages 29-35) and complete reading guide

*Every effort is made to stick with this schedule, however changes may be made at the discretion of Mrs. Ventura

World History Bellwork

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