Mid Point Quiz Study Guide

On Thursday, December 1st the students will be taking the Mid-Point Assessment for Ancient Egypt. This quiz will cover lesson 4.1 "Gift of the Nile" and lesson 4.2 "The Old Kingdom". It will be helpful to review these two lessons, study the key vocabulary, people and places mentioned in the lessons, re-read handouts in the packet and look over the activities we have completed in the academic Notebook.
Below are some additional activities/questions you can work on to be prepared:

·                     Quizlet for lesson 4.1 and 4.2

·                     Review a map to identify the key physical or geographic features of Egypt.

·                     Explain how this geography affected the Economy and Religious Beliefs of Ancient Egyptians

·                     Compare and Contrast Ancient Egypt to the geography of Mesopotamia.

Study Guide for Mesopotamia Unit Test on Wednesday 11/9

Mesopotamia Final Assessment Study Guide:

·     Reread Chapter 3 lessons 1-4 (pages 94-119), use the two Quizlet links to review vocabulary (3.1/3.2 link and 3.3 and 3.4 link)

·         Review key vocabulary terms From Ch. 3 Lessons 1-4

·         Map Skills – be able to identify absolute and relative location

·         Be familiar with the main geographic features of Mesopotamia and how they helped the people

·         Identify technological advances of  Mesopotamia, the impact they had on the Sumerians, and their enduring influence on the Eastern Hemisphere today.

·         Be able to explain the importance of the river systems to the development of the unique civilization of    Ancient Mesopotamia

·         Be able to identify  the social classes in the Standard of Ur and list specific jobs for each class

·         Review the Five Themes of Geography

·         Compare/Contrast the Governments of Mesopotamia and the United State

·         Timeline Skills both B.C. and A.D.

·         Be familiar with the eight characteristics that make up a civilization-Specific to Mesopotamia

1.             -Cities

2.             -Government

3.             -Religion

4.             -Job Specialization

5.             -Social Classes

6.             -Art and Architecture

7.             -Public Works

8.             -Writing

Study Guide for Mesopotamia Unit Test on Wednesday 11/9

Mesopotamia Final Assessment Study Guide:

·     Reread Chapter 3 lessons 1-4 (pages 94-119), review your academic notebook activities and responses from the unit, use the two Quizlet links to review vocabulary (3.1/3.2 link and 3.3 and 3.4 link), and respond to the following: 

·         Review key vocabulary terms From Ch. 3 Lessons 1-4

·         Map Skills – be able to identify absolute and relative location

·         Be familiar with the main geographic features of Mesopotamia and how they helped the people

·         Identify technological advances of  Mesopotamia, the impact they had on the Sumerians, and their enduring influence on the Eastern Hemisphere today.

·         Be able to explain the importance of the river systems to the development of the unique civilization of    Ancient Mesopotamia

·         Be able to identify  the social classes in the Standard of Ur and list specific jobs for each class

·         Review the Five Themes of Geography

·         Compare/Contrast the Governments of Mesopotamia and the United State

·         Timeline Skills both B.C. and A.D.

·         Be familiar with the eight characteristics that make up a civilization-Specific to Mesopotamia

1.             -Cities

2.             -Government

3.             -Religion

4.             -Job Specialization

5.             -Social Classes

6.             -Art and Architecture

7.             -Public Works

8.             -Writing

Study Guide for Mesopotamia Unit Test on Wednesday 11/9

Mesopotamia Final Assessment Study Guide:

·         Review Chapter 3 lessons 1-4 (pages 94-119)

·         Review key vocabulary terms From Ch. 3 Lessons 1-4

·         Map Skills – be able to identify absolute and relative location

·         Be familiar with the main geographic features of Mesopotamia and how they helped the people

·         Identify technological advances of  Mesopotamia, the impact they had on the Sumerians, and their enduring influence on the Eastern Hemisphere today.

·         Be able to explain the importance of the river systems to the development of the unique civilization of    Ancient Mesopotamia

·         Be able to identify  the social classes in the Standard of Ur and list specific jobs for each class

·         Review the Five Themes of Geography

·         Compare/Contrast the Governments of Mesopotamia and the United State

·         Timeline Skills both B.C. and A.D.

·         Be familiar with the eight characteristics that make up a civilization-Specific to Mesopotamia

1.             -Cities

2.             -Government

3.             -Religion

4.             -Job Specialization

5.             -Social Classes

6.             -Art and Architecture

7.             -Public Works

8.             -Writing

Study guide for Ch. 3 Lesson 1 and 2 quiz

On Monday, October 24th, you will have a quiz that consists of the Mesopotamian geography, economy, religion and government system. Please access the link to Quizlet to review the vocabulary for lessons 3.1 and 3.2. You can also prepare following the study guide below:

Ø  Physical Features of Mesopotamia

Ø  Economic benefits of living near a river system

Ø  Responsibilities of the Lugal

Ø  Hammurabi

Ø  Identify physical features in and around Ancient Mesopotamia

Study Guide for Intro to 6th Gr. SS Unit Test

Study Guide for Intro to 6^th Grade Social Studies Assessment

Use the following information to help guide you as you prepare for the Unit Test.  The test will be given on Thursday 9/29/2016

• ·         Perspectives of H.E.L.P. (Historian, Economist, Location (geographer), and Political Scientist)
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• ·         Key Vocabulary terms from Lesson 1 and Lesson 2 and other topics covered:
• Absolute location, relative location, surplus, drought, domesticate, subsist,terrace, GIS ( you may not see all of these on the test)
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• ·         Explain what type of society was more beneficial(Hunter/gatherer vs. Agricultural) and defend reasons why
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• ·         Latitude/Longitude Skills
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• ·         Understand the 5 Themes of Geography-Location, Place, Human-Environment Interaction, Movement, Region
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• ·         Timeline Skills
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• ·         Know examples of how G.I.S. benefits people, places, or environments

Economy Unit Assessment Study Guide

For three weeks we have been learning about Economics. The only resources we have been using are the green Economy packet and our academic notebooks. On Wednesday, April 27th we will be taking the final assessment for this unit. Please visit the Quizlet link to study the lesson vocabulary. I will be available during recess or AE the week prior to the assessment to answer any questions and check your responses from the study guide. Please come prepared with questions completed to make your time meaningful!

1. In my own words, I can explain the Law of Supply and the Law of Demand and determine why competition can play a role in the pricing of an item. (Review pages in packet on hamburger prices  - pages 317 -322 and also the Chicken Farm activities -  page 5 and 7)

2. I can determine at least three factors or reasons why countries specialize in certain goods or services and give an example in the world today for each one. (packet pages 297-300)

3. I can explain why global trade occurs and provide an example of it happening in our world today. (packet pages 297-300 and 216)

4. Given the item of a Chipotle burrito I can explain the productive resources needed to make this good. Include the natural resources, human resources, capital goods and entrepreneur. (packet pages 283-279 and example in academic notebook)

5. I can define and give examples of each allocation of resources (academic notebook definitions and sample cards in packet)

6. I can analyze charts and maps to answer questions about economics ("Can You Think Like an Economist" Activity and packet pages 216, 317 or 318).

7. I understand and can give specific features of the different types of economies in the world today. This includes traditional, command and market economies. (packet pages 295-296)