#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?

#01 Why do we study history?

Based on what we did so far, tell me What is history and why do we study it?
Also, select one quote (from the link provided on the class site) that you agree most with, copy it into your blog and explain why is that your favorite quote (and/or) why do you agree with it the most?