Sumerian Dioramas

Dioramas

Just like the sign on the bottom picture, your dioramas should have signs on them telling the viewer more about the Sumerian civilization. The aspect of the SPIRET model you studied would determine the focus of your signs. For example, Social - This diorama shows the various levels of society present an ancient Sumerian city state. The upper classes, who had more of the wealth, would have lived in the center of town furthest away from the walls in case of attack. The middle classes....etc


Using your research and notes make sure to add quality signs to your dioramas. Check spelling!!

Due Monday, March 28th
- Diorama completed with signs (prefer typed)
- 1 page report (typed)

Mesopotamia - Sumerians

Homework check on Monday, March 21st, 2011.

Reading: Textbook pg 50 - 65

1. Note-taking skills - read pgs 56-65 use the subheadings to guide your notes.
                 Where the Sumerians lived
                 The Importance of Rivers
                 Government
                 Social organization
                 Cities
                 Housing
                 Farming
                 The development of writing
                 Education
                 Religious and spiritual beliefs
                 The Arts

2. Apply the SPIRET model (found in your notes or in the Handouts section) to the Sumerians.

Social, Political, Intellectual, Religious, Economic, and Technology. Use the questions from your notes, to help guide your answers. Homework check on Monday, March 21st, 2011.

Theories of Creation and Evolution

Our goal in Social Studies 9 is NOT to debate or decide which of these two theories is correct but instead to gather information on each. As Christian thinkers we must learn to speak with intellectual authority on a variety of subjects that challenge our faith and beliefs. Therefore during this next mini-unit on the Origins of Humans I encourage you to come with an open and questioning mind.

Through a variety of tasks, video presentations, readings and assignments we will start to look at the evidence that science and theorists have gathered to support each theory. After weighing both sides will have an informed discussion about the varacity of each.

We will start with a video by the Creation Ministries International - Darwin: The Voyage that Shook the World.

 Later this week a National Geographic video Mysteries of Mankind.

Quiz on Chapter 2 - The Early Peoples

Reminder that there will be a quiz on chapter 1 - The Early Peoples (pg 28-49)
pd 2 - 9A - Friday, March 4th  - moved to Monday
pd 3 - 9B - Monday, March 7th (moved due to chapel)

You should study your notes on the chapter. Remember to keep in mind the broad themes and ideas that were presented. I do not expect you to know the exact dates of events but instead you will need to know approximate times.

ex. Mesolithic Times is about 12,000 years ago and happened before Neolithic Times - which were 10,000 years ago.