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Warm-up Questions What Greek word stands for the area known as the Fertile Crescent? What was the leading factor influencing the development of a civilization in Mesopotamia? Notice – Bring your colored pencils today.

Ancient Mesopotamia Geography of the Fertile Crescent Ancient Civilizations Mr. Hollingsworth’s World History Tuesday – September 5, 2017

Alabama Course of Study Analyze characteristics of early civilizations in respect to technology, division of labor, government, calendar, and writings. Comparing significant features of civilizations that developed in the Tigris-Euphrates valleys. Identifying on a map locations of cultural hearths of early civilizations.

Today’s Learning Targets I will use the academic vocabulary of this region and time appropriately. I will identify the physical and cultural features of this region on a map.

Warm-up Questions What Greek word stands for the area known as the Fertile Crescent? Mesopotamia What was the leading factor influencing the development of a civilization in Mesopotamia? Fertile soil and fresh water.

Notebook Set-up Let’s check to make sure your notebooks are set up and ready for this new unit. Page 1: Ancient Mesopotamia Map and Map Items Page 2: Key Terms Page 3: Warm-ups Page 4: ToD – Geography of the Fertile Crescent

Geographic Elements What are the key geographical elements necessary for an early civilization to develop? Fresh Water & Fertile Soil Are these same elements necessary in the 21st Century? No

Today’s Learning Targets I can use the academic vocabulary of this region and time appropriately. I can identify the physical and cultural features of this region on a map.