The Olmec

Your assignment for this week is due on TUES, Oct 1st.  

 

1.  Watch the following video:  

The Olmecs : Secrets of the Ancient Olmecs

The entire documentary is about 48 minutes.  You only need to watch the first 10-15 minutes (or so!).  I just want you to see an introduction to the Olmec heads and their importance to the Olmec culture.  This pre-Maya civilization is famous for their ceremonial stone heads and the challenges of moving massive-sized rock many miles through swamps and jungles!  

2.  Then, read the following description of the Olmec Civilization (click on the link below):

The Ancient Olmec Civilization

After watching the video and reading the website (above), post your answer to the following question:

Question:  There are very few written records that tell us about the Olmec civilization, so why do you think it's important that we try to learn more about them?  

Remember to:  

*  Answer in complete sentences.
*  Check your spelling and punctuation.  

Map Projections

Hello 6th grade geographers!

Please watch the following video clips and post your answers to the questions below.  Enjoy!

Map Projections of the Earth

Map Projections

How Globes Are Made

Question 1:  What challenges do cartographers face when trying to transfer the "real world" to a flat map?

Question 2:  In what situations would it be better to use a globe instead of a map?

Question 3:  In what situations would it be better to use a map instead of a globe?

P.S. Don't forget to use correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation!!  :) 

Your posts are due by Tuesday, 9/17. 

Map Activity

Political & Physical Map Activity - Due TUES, 9/10

Directions:

1.  Use the maps below to help answer the questions on the attached worksheet.

Worksheet:  Click here for the Map Activity

2.  You may print the worksheet, fill it out, and turn the worksheet in to me on Tuesday OR ...

3.  You may write your answers on a separate sheet of notebook paper and turn it in to me on Tuesday. 

4.  If you would like, you may post a comment or questions about this activity below.  Have fun!  :)

Political Map of Europe

Physical Map of Europe

                    

What Is Archaeology?

Due by FRIDAY, Sept 6th:

Click on the link titled "YouTube: What Is Archaeology?" under the The Stone Age & Rise of Civilization: Links & Resources section on the right.  Watch the video (about 6 minutes) and then post your answers to the two questions below.

Note:  Your responses MUST be in complete sentences with capital letters and appropriate punctuation.  Your post is worth 10 homework points.  Enjoy!!

Question 1:  Describe one or two new things you learned about the field of archaeology from the video.
Question 2:  Why do you think the field of archaeology is important in the study of Ancient Civilizations?

Welcome to 6th Grade Ancient Civilizations!

Welcome to 6th grade Ancient Civilizations!  Your first "blog" assignment is to do the following:

1.  Take some time to look over the list of links on the right side of the page (you are welcome to click on them to see more detail).  Think about some of the topics that catch your attention the most.  When you are ready, you will "post" a "response" to me telling me what interests you the most and why.  

2.  You must post your response in the following format:

     *  Complete sentences
     *  Start with capital letters; end in punctuation!
     *  Check your spelling!
     *  Your answer must have at least three (3) complete sentences. 
     *  Your post is worth 10 points!

P.S.  There is no right or wrong answer.  I am just looking to see that you can organize your thoughts.  :)

Mrs. S