Mr. Jarboe's BLOG

Given the recent major sorting event I thought I would pose this discussion question:
Would you rather get to the Super Bowl and lose or not get to the Super Bowl at all?
Please discuss…
remember first names only and please give some reasons/details to support your position (it always makes for the best arguments!)

Be able to match an artifact with a characteristic of civilization

Be able to explain how artifacts show evidence of more than one characteristic of civilization

Be able to explain whether Sumer was a paleolithic or neolithic civilization

Explain/describe how Social Structure was reflected in the organization of Sumerian city-states.

I would like to share something new with you. Thanks to an email I received I am able to share with you a website called Tween Tribune. Tween Tribune is a website that takes news stories from the Internet that are appropriate for 8-14 year olds and puts them in one place for easy access.
Kids can also post their own stories. I am placing a link for it on my blog. In order to view and comment on these stories you must sign-up by following a few simple steps.
1. Go to www.tweentribune.com
2. Click on “student sign up”
3. Fill out the information in the appropriate space.

IMPORTANT: You should check the “choose a classroom” box
select the US from the drop-down menu directly above the box.
select Connecticut
select West Hartford
Select Bristow
select Mr. Jarboe

Click the “create an account button”

This will allow you access to stories and allow you to comment on and discuss stories with other student from across the country and across the world.

Please comment responsibly. Remember that once you click submit your comment is on the internet for all to see.

Happy Reading and Commenting.

Every year the President of the United States is required to report to Congress. Within the last 100 years presidents have taken this opportunity to deliver a speech to a joint session of Congress. This is the State of the Union speech which was on television last night. Tomorrow I will post a video link and text version of President Obama’s speech as well as some questions which will hopefully generate some discussion on the blog. Stay Tuned!

In class we discussed 7 characteristics of civilization. Can you think of any other characterisitics of civilization? If so what are they? Can you think of examples?

Monday
Period 1: On monday we continued looking at artifacts(primary sources) from ancient Sumer in our attempt to answer the following question: was ancient Sumer a civilization?
All other periods: We began answering the above question by examining artifacts from ancient Sumer
HW: None

Tuesday:
Period 1: Completed the examination of artifacts and discussed the question: was ancient Sumer a civilization? HW: Complete processing activity for Ch. 5
All other periods: Continued working on artifact examination. HW: None

Wednesday:
Period 1: We reviewed our homework and answered the question: is 21st century America a civilization. The answer was a resounding yes.
All other periods: Wrapped up our look at ancient Sumer and discussed whether ancient Sumer was a civilization. HW: Complete Ch. 5 Processing Activity.

Alright folks; here are my predictions for Conference Championship Weekend in the NFL:

AFC: As you all know I grew up in Indiana. So of course I am predicting the Colts will be going to the Super Bowl! Colts 20 – Jets 14

NFC Championship:
Again I am totally biased with this pick. 1) I went to Purdue and so did Drew Brees. 2) I cannot stand Brett Favre. So here’s my prediction:
Saints 34 – Vikings 28
Happy football watching!

You should be able to do the following for your quiz tomorrow -

1) Identify how the physical setting helped the development of city-states in Mesopotamia

2) Describe the development of agricultural techniques -such as irrigation systems- and other factors that led to the growth of city-states in Mesopotamia

3) Identify the key features of a Sumerian city-state

Good Luck!

Happy 1/11/10 which is a binomial palindrome : 011110

Monday:
In period 1 we reviewed our primary source homework and discussed some primary sources from our own lives. We also spent some time looking at questions that historians must ask as they analyze/look at primary sources in their study of the past.
In period 3 we wrapped-up our look at some of the problems facing the ancient Sumerians as they worked towards developing complex city-states

HW: Period 1 – Complete 5W’s Questions and bring a primary source in to class tomorrow (nothing valuable please!)
Period 3: Complete Primary/Secondary Source Questions and Ch. 4 Processing Activity
Periods 7 and 9: Complete Ch. 4 Processing Activity

Tuesday:
In Period 1 we reviewed our primary source questions hw. We then proceeded to examine a primary source that was brought in by members of the class. We only had time to answer 1 question so Thursday should be a very busy day looking at primary sources.
HW – Study for Quiz

Period 3 did not meet due to the Geography Bee

Periods 7 and 9 – We reviewed the primary/secondary source reading and questions that were assignmed as HW over the weekend. We began to look at the Primary Source investigation questions.
HW – Complete your section of the primary source investigation questions and study for the Quiz

Wednesday:
All periods – We took a quiz on Ch. 3 from our History Alive! book. This chapter focused on the development of city-states in ancient Mesopotamia.
HW – Get Ch. 3 Quiz signed

Thursday:
Period 1 – Continued looking at primary sources and discussed what additional information we as student of history can learn by examining primary sources.
HW – None
Period 3 – We reviewed our HW from Monday and began examining what questions historians ask while examining primary sources
HW – Bring in Primary Source for friday
Periods 7 and 9 -
We reviewed the HW from Tuesday (questions to ask when examining primary sources)
HW – bring in a primary source

What discovery brought on the Neolithic Age?

What were the benefits of the following discoveries of the Neolithic Era
-Jobs
-Farming
-Trade
-Shelter
-Trading

Why did communities develop during the Neolithic Age?

What was life like for the people of the Neolithic Age?

How is life today similar or different from life during the Neolithic Age?