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Class Description:

Your child's mind will be challenged in this course as they learn about these ancient civilizations:  Mesopotamia, Egypt, China, India, Greece, Rome, Mesoamerican, and Andean.  Throughout this year, you will discover the people, events, and special accomplishments of each civilization and how they left their mark on a changing world.

Goals for this course of Ancient World History:

·         Realize the importance of social studies in lifelong learning

·         Recognize the contributions of early civilizations

·         Demonstrate understanding of how civilizations form and what role they play in shaping the world.

Assignment Notebooks: 

Organization is a key to being a successful student!  Students need to bring their vocabulary & assignment notebooks to class EVERY class.   

Class Materials:  All students are responsible for bringing their own materials to class each and every day.  Included are pencils, notebooks, crayons or markers, worksheets/homework, and textbook and workbook.  

Assignments:

*       Daily Assignments: There will not be an assignment given every day.  When an assignment is given, I expect assignments to be done by the dates given in class.  If homework is handed in late, you may lose up to one letter grade for each day it is late.  

*       Quizzes:  Both announced and unannounced.  (Typically will be over a section or two in a chapter.) 

*       Tests: Each student will be assessed over concepts learned from each chapter.  Students will receive study guide for test is given.  

*       Projects: Throughout the semester, students will be completing projects that will be announced in class.  I expect the student to do the majority of their work, parents may help if necessary.  I will have a variety of different assignments that are very "low cost or no cost" to the student.  Due dates for all projects will be given in class.