You have 3 minutes to answer the following question… Journal Entry 9/7/16 You have 3 minutes to answer the following question… What makes a human a human?
Agenda/Goals 9/7/16 Agenda: Goals: Introduction to semester/unit What makes a human a human? Goals: Content: Begin discussing what the semester and unit will cover. Start to ponder and discuss what makes a human being different from anything else that lives on earth. Skills: Discussion Analysis Critical thinking
Semester 1: Civilizations, Conflict and Power Social Studies Units of Study: Human Culture and Civilization What is culture? What is Civilization? How does geography affect human history? The Middle East How did humans form societies/cities? What is a religion? Latin America Africa What was life like in pre-colonial Latin America and Africa? How were Europeans able to conquer huge parts of the world from the 1450s to the 1900s? India How do nations resist colonization? What is the power of ideas?
Semester 2: Global Civics Modern Problems The USA! Revolution Constitution American Ideals and Values in action The Modern World Contemporary world issues and global civics Rise of China Humanitarian crises/US responsibility Foreign Policy
Unit 1 - Human Culture Ancient Civilizations
UNIT I: Cultural Anthropology Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Culture Cultural universals 1. Social Organization, 2. Customs & Traditions, 3. Language, 4. Arts & Literature, 5. Religion, 6. Forms of Government, 7. Economic Systems, 8. Technology Ethnocentrism Stereotype and Generalizations 5 Themes of Geography Location, Place, Human-Environmental interactions, Movement, Regions Socio-economic Systems Communism Socialism Capitalism Government/Political Systems Direct Democracy, Democracy, Republic, Totalitarian Governments (Oligarchy, Constitutional Monarchy, Absolute Monarchy, Fascism, Dictatorship, Theocracy) Religion What is Religion? Why do people practice religion? Monotheism vs. Polytheism vs. Pantheism (Animism) Major Religions of the world
Unit 1: Guiding Questions Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Why do people/countries do what they do, according to Maslow? Culture How does my own ethnocentrism influence my interactions with other individuals and cultures? In a shrinking world (more globalized world) how do we interact with people who are different from us? What makes us who we are, both individually & as a society? How is culture shared? How do cultural differences affect interactions between cultures? 5 Themes of Geography How does geography affect culture and cultural interactions? Is geography to blame for inequality/conflict in the world Government & Economics What are the positive and negative effects of different government and economic systems? What makes an individual or community “buy into” a system? Religion How and why do religions spread?
Be detailed! Humans – You are one Please draw a person on your blank piece of paper. Be detailed! Include: Clothes (please…), hair, accessories, etc. Surroundings (house, car, property, etc.) Name your person 3 interesting facts about your person Label: What makes this person human?
Humans vs. Humanity
Is humanity simply a group of people?
What are humans? With your table group, brainstorm adjectives you would use to complete the following sentence: Humans are _________
What are humans? Please take out your cell phone (if you have it) Individually select the adjective you think best completes “Humans are” Submit your chose adjective to the following form (it’s on the website): https://docs.google.com/for ms/d/e/1FAIpQLScHiRXBXG_6 tYjbMv3- lc3vaQG0Gs9vW4Qr3EMe5Lp wAClnJA/viewform
Recap: Homework: Looking forward… Daily Recap & Homework Discussed what the definition of human. Homework: None Looking forward… Tomorrow we will discuss the 8 Traits of culture. You will have homework tomorrow night that is due on Friday
Be detailed in your description Journal Entry 9/8/16 Without using your phone (or any other device) define the term Culture. Don’t ask your table partners yet, we will talk about it. Be detailed in your description At least two full sentences
Daily Agenda/Goals – 9/8/16 Overview of history terms/vocab Discuss the 8 traits of culture Goals: Content: To begin understanding the 8 traits of culture. Furthermore, understanding how these traits help shape the societies that we live in. Skills: Discussion Analysis
But first a couple of definitions… What is the definition of discuss? Offer a considered and balanced review that includes a range of arguments, factors or hypotheses. Opinions or conclusions should be presented clearly and supported by appropriate evidence. Discuss briefly what the definition of analysis is? Break down in order to bring out the essential elements or structure. To identify parts and relationships, and to interpret information to reach conclusions. How can this be used in the classroom in small group or large group discussion?
Quick table discussion What factors make up someone’s or something’s culture?
As historians, we have created “8 Traits of Culture” Culture is complex. To understand it, it must be categorized and examined in parts. As historians, we have created “8 Traits of Culture”
Religion/World View Definition - The service and worship of a god or the supernatural How did the universe begin? Why do humans exist? What is the meaning of life? How should we live? What is right/wrong? What happens to us when we die?
Arts and Literature Definition - The conscious use of skill and creative imagination. What forms of art do people value? What role do the arts play in people’s lives? Aesthetics: An appreciation of the beautiful.
Science and Technology Definition - Established systems of investigation, knowledge about, and manipulation and control of the natural world. This includes types of tools, weapons, shelter, agriculture, transportation, irrigation, and other methods of controlling and changing our environment. How do people change their environment? What type of structures do people live in? What do people use technology for? What types of problems do people use technology to solve? What types of technology are considered important? How do people explain the workings of the natural world?
Language and Communication Definition - The process by which information is exchanged between individuals through a common system of spoken expression, symbols, signs, or behavior What language do people speak? How do people communicate? How do you display your status?
Economics and Commerce Definition - Methods dealing with the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services. How the culture deals with the problem of scarcity. Who gets what and why? What is used as currency? What is owned by individuals? What is owned by the community? How do individuals contribute to society? What types of jobs do people do? Large corporations or small businesses owned by individuals?
Forms of Government Definition - The organization through which a group exercises authority. Who makes the laws? Who enforces the laws? How is power distributed? How do we decide who gets power? What are the most important rules and laws? Politics: The art or science concerned with gaining power and influencing or controlling government.
Social Organizations Definition - An established system of hierarchical relationships or status. Informal groups, families, types of relationships, etc. How is status assigned? What economic and political groups can people belong to? What is the status of women/men?
Customs and Traditions Definition - A binding custom or practice of a community. Rituals, games, holidays, greetings, important values, etc What are the important holidays? What values and traditions do these holidays celebrate? What rituals mark changing status (adolescentadult, or studentgraduate)
Recap: Homework: Looking forward… Daily Recap & Homework Discussed the 8 cultural traits needed to create a society Homework: Cultural Elements of the Sammamish Plateau Due Friday 9/9/16 (Tomorrow) Looking forward… Tomorrow we will do some skills work in the library (Thesis practice)
Explain what a thesis statement is. Journal Entry 9/12/16 Journal Entry Explain what a thesis statement is. Use your own words, and be detailed Argue which of the 8 traits of culture is the most important? This is your opinion, be sure to explain why you believe what you believe.
Daily Agenda/Goals 9/12/16 Agenda: Goals: 5 themes of geography Content: To recap the 8 traits of culture and understand their importance To discuss the 5 themes of geography and understand their impact on the growth of civilizations Skills: Discussion Notes Analysis
Geography 5 Themes Journal Entry 9/13/16 What, do you suppose, might the 5 theme (topics) of geography be? Geography 5 Themes
5 themes of Geography – Location Where is it? Absolute location: degrees of latitude and longitude. Relative location: point of reference, e.g., near, far, a short drive. 5 themes of Geography – Location
5 themes of Geography – Place What is it like? Physical Characteristics: landforms (mountains, plains, etc.) bodies of water (oceans, lakes, bay, etc.) ecosystems (soil, plants, animals, and climate) Human Characteristics – Bridges, dams, canals roads buildings culture language All places have features that distinguish them from other places. 5 themes of Geography – Place
5 themes of Geography 3. Human/Environment Interaction How do people interact with and change their environment? Dams, canals, fields, tunnels, pollution, How does the environment affect human life? (Activities, culture, food, disasters) 5 themes of Geography
5 themes of Geography 4. Movement How are people and places linked by communication and the flow of people, ideas and goods? Transportation Communication Trade Patterns of movement such as migration linkages and connections 5 themes of Geography
5 themes of Geography 5. Regions What are their unifying features and how do they form and change over time? Regions are a basic unit for geographic study. Geographers divide the world into regions to help them interpret events. Regions can be defined on the basis of: physical and human characteristics. For example: The Pacific Northwest, The Midwest, the Middle East, Eastern Europe, Sub-Saharan Africa
Which of the 5 themes of geography is the most important? Guiding Questions Which of the 5 themes of geography is the most important? Which of the 5 themes of geography do you believe has the greatest impact on the development of cultures? How could the 5 themes of geography and the 8 traits of culture connect?
Today we…. Homework: Recapped the 8 traits of culture Review Monday 9/13/16 Today we…. Recapped the 8 traits of culture Learned about the 5 themes of geography Homework: Read and answer the questions on the HW section on my website for today’s date
Using your phones look up the word anthropology The study of human kind – the comparison of human societies to one another How does this word apply to what we are studying?
Humans Emerge - Background Use your phones and do a quick search on Mary and Louis Leakey Include a search for Olduvai Gorge as well
Journal Entry 9/14/16 Write a three part thesis statement that argues which of the pieces of technology the Neolithic peoples had (or created) has been the most impactful to humans.
Daily Agenda/Goals 9/14/16 Agenda: Goals: Neolithic Revolution HW Debrief Neolithic Revolution Goals: Content: Discuss and understand any questions that go along with the homework from last night Discuss the Neolithic Revolution Skills: Discussion Analysis Critical Thinking Note Taking
Homework Debrief Take out your homework and go back through it Discuss question 1 with your table Do you align with your answers, why or why not? Discussion question 2 with your table Discuss question 3 with your table Discuss question 4 with your table Discuss question 5 with your table Discuss question 6 with your table Discuss question 7 with your table What questions do you have about the Neolithic Revolution?
Review Wednesday 9/14/16 Today we…. Discussed the Neolithic Revolution Emergence of civilizations Homework: Finish the Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs assignment.
Civilizations Emerge First civilizations emerged near rivers Provided regular water supply and a means for transportation Provided fertile soil to grow crops, animals flocked to rivers for sustenance The first river valley civilizations emerged in Sumer, between the Tigres and Euphrates, along the Nile, along the Indus (India), and the Yellow River People who did not live in cities lived on less fertile, dry grasslands called steppes. These were typically nomadic herders
Maslow and his needs… Read through the article that I provided you and complete the attached assignment. If you need to research Maslow further to get a better understanding there are additional resources on the website
Journal Entry 9/15/16 Take 30 seconds and research Abraham Maslow and come up with some basic background information on who he was. Where he's from? What he studied? Etc... TAKE OUT YOUR HOMEWORK
Daily Agenda/Goals 9/15/16 Agenda: Goals: Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Content: Understand Maslow’s hierarchy of needs Skills: Research Analysis Discussion
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs What was Maslow’s main idea? What was Maslow’s belief on human happiness?
Why is this a pyramid? Is the order important? Do you agree with Maslow?
Questions – Where is this on Maslow’s Pyramid If you are simultaneously hungry for food and also want to be a computer programmer, which need will be more important? You have a long homework assignment, but armed rebels are raiding your neighborhood, which need will be more important? You finally get up the confidence to ask someone to homecoming and they say no. This upsets you. Why?
Technology and Innovation Technology and inventions help us meet needs. Some meet basic needs (food, water, sleep, etc.) Some meet more complex needs (belonging, purpose, self- esteem, etc.)
Technology and Innovation Technology and inventions help us meet needs. What innovations have we looked at? How do they meet different needs?