March 8th

What is it all about?

#07 Current Event - Today's Iraq

Research articles about today's Iraq and share your learning as a comment to this post.

Possible topics:

- government
- climate
- resources
- religion
- culture
- science

#06 Early Communities

Communities develop differently. Use this list to compare Ur with your community.

1. Geography - Why are Ur and your community located where they are?

2. Government -  Who makes the rules?

3. Economy - How do people earn a living?

4. Society - What social levels are there?

5. Culture - Are art, architecture, religion, and music present?

#05 Current Event

Read the following article from National Geographic. Summarize the article and tell what you found
    surprising.
    "Human Ancestor May Put Twist in Origin Story"

#04 Current Event

Read the following article from National Geographic. Summarize the article and tell what you found
surprising. Huge Gladiator School

# 03 The Historical Method

How do historians learn about the past?
(Explain each step of the Historical Method)

#02 Human Settlements

In the past, where did humans tend to settle and why?