1. World Heritage Course Introduction: Required Texts Read Up by Henry John Amen IV World Heritage World Heritage aims to introduce students to different cultures, historical events and traditions from around the world. Each of the set readings includes a short reading along with vocabulary and reading comprehension questions. It is important that students complete any readings or questions at home before attending class. Feb 22nd

2. World Heritage Unit 1: The Code of Hammurabi (pg7 – 9) Babylon was in an area today known as Iraq. The most famous kind of Babylon was Hammurabi. Hammurabi’s code was a set of laws. These laws was put on display for the public to see. Lists of punishment for breaking the laws were also included. The set of laws were written down on both stone and wood. Mar 1st

3. World Heritage Unit 1: The Code of Hammurabi (pg10 – 12) Vocabulary Building: Questions 1 – 13 Reading Comprehension: Questions 1 – 9 Summary: Step 1 – 2 Homework: Pre-read pages 13 - 15 Mar 8th

4. World Heritage Unit 2: West and Central Africa (pg13 – 15) Africa is the earth’s second largest continent. Most of Africa is warm throughout the year. Northern Africa is either desert or arid regions. Central and southern Africa is covered with plains and jungle. Sahel: an area of land in between northern Africa and southern Africa. Savanna: an area south of the Sahel. A plateau with trees. Mar 15th

5. World Heritage Unit 2: West and Central Africa (pg16 – 18) Vocabulary Building: Questions 1 – 13 Reading Comprehension: Questions 1 – 9 Summary: Step 1 – 2 Homework: Pre-read pages 31 - 33 Mar 22nd

6. World Heritage Unit 5: Pancakes of the World(pg31 – 33) Pancake Day is the day before Lent. Rich foods were not permitted during Lent. Pancakes allowed people to use up ingredients quickly and easily. Pancake Day is celebrated with many different kinds of competitions. Mar 29th

7. World Heritage Unit 5: Pancakes of the World(pg31 – 33) Pancakes are both a snack and meal. North American pancakes are thick and circular. French pancakes are called crepes, and are thin. Indian pancakes are called dosas and filled with rice, meats and vegetables. Mar 29th

8. World Heritage Unit 5: Pancakes of the World(pg34 – 36) Vocabulary Building: Questions 1 – 13 Reading Comprehension: Questions 1 – 9 Summary: Step 1 – 2 Homework: Pre-read pages 37 - 39 Apr 12th

9. World Heritage Mid-term Exam Unit 1 – The Code of Hammurabi Unit 2 – The Three Climate Zones of West and Central Africa. Unit 5 – Pancakes of the World Apr 19th

10. World Heritage Unit 6: The Children of Ancient Rome (pg37 – 39) Ancient Rome was an agricultural settlement. Rome was founded in Italy in 753 B.C. The Roman empire grew into two halves: the Western Roman Empire and the Eastern Roman Empire. The Western Roman Empire fell in 476 A.D. Apr 26th

11. World Heritage Unit 6: The Children of Ancient Rome (pg37 – 39) Ancient Rome influenced the world and modern society greatly. Children born in Rome enjoyed games and other activities. Boys learned to read/write and girls to sew/weave. Apr 26th

12. World Heritage Unit 6: The Children of Ancient Rome (pg37 – 39) Boys learned to read/write and girls to sew/weave. Schools were eventually built to educate children. Boys typically grew up and worked outside of the home. Girls were typically in charge of households and finances. Girls were not allowed to work in the government, or be lawyers or teachers. Apr 26th

13. World Heritage Unit 6: The Children of Ancient Rome (pg40 – 42) Vocabulary Building: Questions 1 – 13 Reading Comprehension: Questions 1 – 9 Summary: Step 1 – 2 Homework: Pre-read pages 43 - 45 May 3rd

14. World Heritage Unit 7: National Flags of the World(pg43 – 45) Every country has its own culture. Culture can be both material and non-material. Material traits are things you can touch. Eg clothes and toys. Non-material traits are things like customs and religion. May 10th

15. World Heritage Unit 7: National Flags of the World(pg43 – 45) A national flag symbolizes identity. Colors and shapes on flags often express ideas of people of the country. Red may mean revolution or hardiness. Blue may mean the sky or the sea. A star may mean unity. A star and crescent may mean life. A cross may have religious meaning. May 10th

16. World Heritage Unit 7: National Flags of the World(pg46 – 48) Vocabulary Building: Questions 1 – 13 Reading Comprehension: Questions 1 – 9 Summary: Step 1 – 2 Homework: Pre-read pages 61 - 63 May 17th

17. World Heritage Unit 10: The Ancient Olympic Games (pg61 – 63) Ancient Greece lasted from 1100 B.C. to 146 B.C. It was united by a common language and religion. Ancient Greece was eventually conquered by the Roman Empire. Ancient Olympic Games consisted of athletic competition. May 24th

18. World Heritage Unit 10: The Ancient Olympic Games (pg61 – 63) All the city-states of Greece had to stop their wars and honor a month-long truce after the games. Women were not allowed to attend the games. Most athletes were naked. Games included sprints, a chariot race, boxing, wrestling, javelin and discus, to mention just a few. The Olympic Games lasted five days (two of these were for religious activities and three for the games). May 24th

19. World Heritage Unit 10: The Ancient Olympic Games (pg64 – 66) Vocabulary Building: Questions 1 – 13 Reading Comprehension: Questions 1 – 9 Summary: Step 1 – 2 Homework: Pre-read pages 91 - 93 May 31st

20. World Heritage Unit 15: Inventive Entrepreneurs (pg91 – 93) Inventors use patents to protect their ideas. Patents last for a number of years then expire. Entrepreneur: someone who starts their own business. Capital: money entrepreneurs use to start their business. Jun 7th

21. World Heritage Unit 15: Inventive Entreprenuers (pg91 – 93) Niche: a market with a specific need. Opportunity niche: a market where there is a need for a produce that does not yet exist. Entrepreneurs take risk because they might fail. Jun 7th

22. World Heritage Unit 15: Inventive Entreprenuers (pg94 – 96) Vocabulary Building: Questions 1 – 13 Reading Comprehension: Questions 1 – 9 Summary: Step 1 – 2 Homework: Review units 6, 7, 10 and 15. Jun 14th

23. World Heritage Final Exam Review Unit 6 – The Children of Ancient Rome Unit 7 – National Flags of the World Unit 10 – The Ancient Olympic Games Unit 15 – Inventive Entrepreneurs Jun 21st

24. World Heritage Final Exam Unit 6 – The Children of Ancient Rome Unit 7 – National Flags of the World Unit 10 – The Ancient Olympic Games Unit 15 – Inventive Entrepreneurs Jun 28th