3. Uncovering the Past Introduction to History Ancient Civilizations Mr. Hollingsworth’s World History

4. Alabama Course of Study Explain how artifacts and other archaeological findings provide evidence of the nature and movement of prehistoric groups of people. Trace the expansion of the Roman Republic and its transformation into an empire, including key geographic, political, and economic elements.

5. Today’s Learning Targets I will be able to follow the classroom rules. I will be able to demonstrate classroom procedures. I will be able to describe the basic requirements of 8 th grade world history. I will be able to demonstrate how to use the website to help me in my academic endeavors.

6. Warm-up Questions What is history? the study of the past after a written language was developed What is prehistory? the study of the past prior to the development of a written language

7. Student Information Packet I am going to distribute your class information handouts now. We are now going to quickly go through the packet and answer any questions you may have.

8. Rules & Procedures Refer to the section titled “Classroom Rules.” Refer to the section titled “Classroom Procedures.”

9. World History Syllabus Refer to the page titled “Mr. Hollingsworth’s World History Syllabus.”

10. Classroom Resources & Technology Classroom Resources Textbook, School Webpage, Textbook Webpage, Dictionaries, and Thesaurus. Basic Technology In Use School Webpage, Textbook Webpage, Edmodo, Kahoot, Survey Monkey & Remind

11. Daily Exit Survey Now that we have completed today’s objectives, please get out your daily Exit Survey. Please fill out the basic information needed on the survey and then complete the portion dealing with today’s activities. This will be returned to me before you leave class.

12. Today’s Summary I can follow the classroom rules. I can to demonstrate classroom procedures. I can describe the basic requirements of 8 th grade world history. I can demonstrate how to use the website to help me in my academic endeavors.