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September 12th – 16th in Mrs. Porter’s Honors & Gifted History Class
Chapter 1: The Rise of Civilization (Prehistory-c.2300 B.C.)
Chapter 1 Test: Friday, September 16th
Day
Monday
Tuesday
In Class We Will:
Discuss how the Neolithic Revolution
led to the first civilizations.
Examine the evidence found in the
Neolithic village of Catalhuyuk.
Discuss how physical geography
impacted the development of Sumerian
civilization.
Wednesday
Discuss how religious beliefs affected
the organization of Sumerian society.
Thursday
Compare and contrast Sumerian
civilization with modern society in the
United States.
Review Early Humans, the Neolithic
Revolution, and Mesopotamia.
Take the Chapter 1 Test.
Preview the areas we’ll learn about in
the Spread of Civilizations.
Friday
On Your Own, Please:
Read Chapter 1, Lesson 3:
Mesopotamia.
Catch up on your Chapter 1 foldable
notes.
You have learned that Sumer
possessed the six major
characteristics of civilization. For
homework, choose one of these
six characteristics and write a
one-page essay or create a chart
in which you compare and
contrast that aspect of Sumerian
civilization with the
corresponding aspect of modern
society in the United States.
Study for tomorrow’s Chapter 1 Test.
Have a lovely weekend. 
Weekly Bonus Opportunity – Due Monday, September 12th
For up to 5 points: The Sumerians had a rich mythology that reveals beliefs about the powers
and deeds of their many gods and goddesses. Find out about An, Enlil, Ninhursag, and Enki. Create
a one-page flyer to post on the bulletin board about ONE of those gods or goddesses.