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This lesson plan explores the influence of physical geography on the rise of ancient civilizations, particularly Sumer, and reviews the significance of microscopes in understanding living organisms. The students examine how geographic features shaped societal growth in Mesopotamia and engage in hands-on activities related to different types of microscopes. Through videos and discussions, learners will understand the vital connection between geography and civilization development, as well as scientific advances in microscopy that changed perceptions of life.
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6th SS – Monday 1/27/14 EQ: How did physical geography affect the growth of ancient civilizations? • Section 1 – A. 5 Facts on Sumer/Sumerian B. Answer questions pg 34 (3-4).
6th SC – Monday 1/27/14 EQ: A. How did microscopes change our ideas about living things? B. What are the types of microscopes, and how do they compare? • Lesson 3 notes • Lesson 3 activity – Key Concept “What are the types of microscopes, and how do they compare?” pg56
6th SC Monday Warm up 1/27/14 • What are the different types of microscopes? • Which microscope produced the image of the tick from yesterday? Why?
6th SS – Tuesday 1/28/14 EQ: How did physical geography affect the growth of ancient civilizations? • Review lesson 1 & map, and finish questions p34. Lesson 2 - EQ: Why do you think one country might decide to invade another country? Why did civilizations rise and fall in Mesopotamia? What characteristics describe the Babylonian and Assyrian empires? • Vocabulary: empire, caravan, bazaar • Start reading pg35
6th SC Tuesday 1/28/14 EQ: A. How did microscopes change our ideas about living things? B. What are the types of microscopes, and how do they compare? • Review chapter 9 – use practice questions • Dichotomous Key lab – practice with coins and dinnerware. (A & B lab)
Warm up Tuesday 1/28/14 • Review Concept map we started yesterday at end of class.
6th SS Wednesday 1/29/14 SNOW DAY!
6th SC Wednesday 1/29/14 SNOW DAY!
6th SS Thursday 1/30/14 SNOW DAY!
6th SC Thursday 1/30/14 SNOW DAY!
6th SS Friday 1/31/14 EQ: How did physical geography affect the growth of ancient civilizations? Video – Mesopotamia: From Nomads to Farmers.
6th SC Friday 1/31/14 EQ:A. How did microscopes change our ideas about living things? B. What are the types of microscopes, and how do they compare? • Video – Classification of Living Things • Write 10 facts on Video • Video – The Incredible World of Microscopes