Listen to the Phoenicians Quick Facts and Hammurabi's Code-independent activity
Write 3 facts you learned from the video on the importance of the Phoenician civilization.
3. The Epic of Gilgamesh Animation
Questions for class discussion (see back of handout given in class)
- What is the goal or desire of Gilgamesh's journey? What is he looking for?
- This story is called a myth. What is a myth?
- Describe Gilgamesh's feelings when Endiku (the half beast/half man, best friend) died.
- What did Gilgamesh gain from his journey? Give evidence from the video to support your statement.
4. The Story of Judaism complete the 4 square notesheet
Turn in the completed handout at the end of the lesson. Do not forget to put your name and group letter on it.
First diaspora-Babylon
5. take the Virtual Tour of a Synagogue
First diaspora-Babylon
5. take the Virtual Tour of a Synagogue
Persia-
1. Ancient Persia video 1/3
On back of activity sheet, student write down three important facts, two important names, and two important accomplishments of the Persians.
Facts to know:
Which country is present day Persia?
Who are the two most famous kings/emperors of the Ancient Persian Empire?
Slope=ratio..the canal ratio for building water canals underground......
1 ft elevation : 100 feet horizontal
Draw a picture to represent this ratio.
2. Persia Stations
Station 1: Complete the reading comprehension activity using the Kids Discover Magazine on Ancient Persia
Station 2: Complete the MAP activity using the Ancient Persia Map
Station 3: Watch PART II of Ancient Persia BBC
Write 3 important facts, two important names and two important contributions of the Persians according to this video segment
PART 1. Watch third part of Ancient Persia Videos
PART 2. Complete stations (map and reading comp) from yesterday (not the video). Then, switch station packets with another student and grade the packet. (30 minutes)
PART 3. Go over the PPT together.
PART 4.Persepolis Video
Ancient Dig Site and Museum in Iraq-EXPLORE!!
PPT
