Mr. Herson updated this page on FEBRUARY 6, 2012
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WORLD HISTORY - ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS Mr. Herson posted here on January 18, 2012
Review Study Guide for a Test on WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25
KUSH, NUBIA, AKSUM, NOK, BANTU
~ Review classnotes, Activity sheets, maps, from January 3 through 24.
~ Study 8-page reading study guide packet: pages 49 through 56.
~ Read textbook pages 184 through 209.
~ Review your Homework questions and answers, pages 193, 200, 207.
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Dear Students,
Be on time.
Be prepared.
Pay attention.
Follow instructions.
Remember.
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SEPTEMBER 6, 2011
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL; BE PREPARED WITH:
+ 3 PENS AND 3 PENCILS
+ TINY HAND-HELD PENCIL SHARPENER
+ HILIGHTER
+ RULER
+ ZIPPER POUCH FOR SMALL, LOOSE ITEMS
+ NOTEBOOK (LOOSELEAF OR SPIRAL)
FOR EACH SUBJECT
+ POCKET FOLDER ( FOR LOOSE PAPERS)
FOR EACH SUBJECT
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SEPTEMBER 8, 2011 - Students were given instruction
on how to access their textbook ONLINE.
These are the general instructions:
activation code:
class7967775 [hilight and copy this code, now]
Press, hold down Ctrl(Control) key and right click this link:
classzone.com/eservices
Then follow prompts to register.
If your student does not bring the textbook home,
they can still do the assignments.
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SEPTEMBER 12, 2011 -
STUDENTS RECEIVED THEIR TEXTBOOKS:
WORLD HISTORY: ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS
Take this textbook home for homework and research.
June, 2012: students must return their textbooks,
or $45.00 fine.
We will use a class set of textbooks for in-school assignments.
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Name:______________________________________________Period:___________Date:
WORLD HISTORY : ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS : ANCIENT GREECE
Mr. Herson Homework Instructions - Marking Period #3 (Homework is 25.% of your grade)
There is a grade addition of half a point for each calendar day early.
There is a grade deduction of 2 points for each calendar day late.
DUE DATE:
Monday, March 12, 2012 (Assigned January 25, 2012)
WORLD HISTORY: ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS textbook:
Read the chapter lessons and answer the Lesson Review - Main Ideas questions.
Hand-in written or typed answers to the questions:
Identify lesson answers with the page # and question #.
Answers must be in complete sentences.
Answers must be THOROUGH and comprehensive.
Class-time will be designated to assess your interim progress on February 21.
Follow this pacing guide: Lesson Review
Main Ideas
Complete by: Chapter #: Lesson #: Read pages #: Questions #:
January 30 11 1 354 – 359 3, 4, 5
February 6 11 2 360 – 365 3, 4, 5
February 13 11 3 370 – 376 3, 4, 5
February 20 11 4 378 – 383 3, 4, 5
February 21 ~~~~~ Progress assessment check by Mr. Herson.
Hand-in Chapter 11, Lessons #1#2#3#4 on March 12.
February 27 12 1 392 - 397 3, 4, 5
March 2 12 2 398 - 402 3, 4, 5
March 6 12 3 404 - 409 3, 4, 5
March 11 12 4 410 - 417 3, 4, 5
March 12 ~~~~~ Hand-in ALL 8 LESSONS to Mr. Herson
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Name:______________________________________________Period:________Date:
WORLD HISTORY : ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS
Mr. Herson Homework Instructions - Marking Period # 2
(Homework is 25.% of your grade)
DUE DATE:
Tuesday, January 3, 2012 (Assigned November 14, 2011)
(There is a grade addition of half a point for each calendar day early)
(There is a grade deduction of 2 points for each calendar day late)
WORLD HISTORY: ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS textbook:
Read the chapter lessons and answer the Lesson Review - Main Ideas questions.
Hand-in written or typed answers to the questions:
Identify answers by the page # and question #.
Answers must be in complete sentences.
Answers must be thorough and comprehensive.
Class-time will be designated to assess your interim progress.
Follow this pacing guide:
Lesson Review
Complete by: Chapter #: Lesson #: Read pages #: Main Ideas
Questions #
November 20 5 1 146 - 151 3, 4, 5
Novemner 27 5 2 154 - 161 3, 4, 5
December 4 5 3 164 - 170 3, 4, 5
December 11 5 4 172 - 177 3, 4, 5
December 12 ~~~~~~ Progress assessment check by Mr. Herson
December 18 6 1 188 - 193 3, 4, 5
December 25 6 2 196 - 200 3, 4, 5
January 2 6 3 202 - 207 3, 4, 5
January 3 - Hand-in all 7 Lessons to Mr. Herson
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WORLD HISTORY ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS Mr. Herson
Project is 25% of There is a half a point addition for each calendar day early.
your MP#3 grade. There is a 2 point deduction for each calendar day late.
Cultures and Civilizations of Africa
DUE DATE: Monday, March 12, 2012 Posted here and assigned in class January 23
Create a report presentation. Research, using library books and/or the internet.
Go to wikipedia.org, scroll down a little to the SEARCH box on the left,
type in the name of your African culture, and click GO.
Also, Google the name of your African culture and search those websites.
Choose one of these African cultures:
Ashanti Empire Ancient Egypt Bambara People Mandinka People
Benin Empire Kush Civilization Fula People Ndebele People
Bornu Empire Nok Civilization Hausa People Somali People
Ghana Empire Kingdom of Aksum Igbo People Soninke People
Kanem Empire Kingdom of Kongo Khoisan People Swahili People
Mali Empire Kuba Kingdom Luba People Yoruba People
Songhai Empire Nubia Region Maasai People Zulu People
Bantu Languages Mande People
>>>> Write a report about your chosen culture (approx. 200 words- fit on 1 typed page) that includes:
<<<<< History
<<<<< Geography : Where do they, or did they, live?
<<<<< Culture: Language, Religion, Holidays, Customs, Daily Life, Clothing, Art, Music, Recreation.
<<<<< Bibliography
This report must be your own original composition and in your own words.
>>>> Label a cut-out map of Africa with the name and location of your chosen Culture.
>>>> Print and/or draw picture(s) of your chosen Culture.
Mount the Picture(s), Map cut-out , and Report on a 12” x 18” construction paper.
(The map may cover the report). Include the name of your Culture, your name and period #.
Neatness counts. Accuracy counts. Creativity counts. Spelling counts.
Monday, March 12 - Hand-in to Mr. Herson.
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Name:______________________________________________Period:________Date:
WORLD HISTORY : ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS Mr. Herson
Project Instructions - Marking period#2
(Project is 25. % of your grade)
There is a grade addition of half a point for each calendar day early.
There is a grade deduction of 2 points for each calendar day late.
DUE DATE:
Tuesday, January 3, 2012 (Assigned November 14, 2011)
Goal ~ To understand the art and architecture of Ancient Egypt [Kmt, Kemet]
by creating a pyramid and decorating its walls.
MAKE A PYRAMID
WORLD HISTORY: ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS textbook, page 171:
Follow the instructions on page 171.
Also, follow these additional instructions and modifications:
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES - It’s OK to use white construction paper.
- It’s OK to use a different material, like cardboard.
DO THE ACTIVITY - I suggest you start with 12" x 18" construction paper.
Measure and cut-out 6 squares that are 6" x 6".
(1) It’s OK to make the pyramid larger than 6", but not smaller.
(2) ALSO : illustrate the other side of the triangles to look like the outside of a pyramid.
(see page 168, bottom). Illustrate the pyramid’s inside floor.
Be prepared to answer the two FOLLOW-UP questions.
Be prepared to make the EXTENSION presentation to the class.
Monday, December 12 ~ Progress assessment check by Mr. Herson
Tuesday, January 3 ~ Hand-in your pyramid to Mr. Herson
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6th grade Social Studies
WORLD HISTORY : ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS
Mr. Herson
mail to:jherson@rahway.net
Please check my homework page often (suggested: at least 2 times a week).
Go to: rahway.net: Middle School: Staff Directory;
Faculty Homework Pages; 6th Grade; Mr. Herson
Course Overview:
Students will use critical thinking, problem solving and research skills in order to
understand life and events in the past, and how they relate to the present and the future.
~ The Stone Age ~ Mesopotamia ~ Africa ~ Americas ~ Greece ~ Rome ~ China ~ India ~
Grade Components:
25% Tests
25 % Project
25 % Homework
25% Classwork: Punctuality, Preparedness, Attentiveness, Effort, Participation,
Contribution to the Success of Class Activities; Quizzes, Current Event.
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100 %
Important Upcoming Dates:
January 27- Marking Period #2 ends
February 29- Progress reports (mp #3)
March 30 - Marking Period #3 ends
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