1. Warm-up Questions About how many years ago was writing invented?
What is an example of a secondary source?

2. Studying Geography Ancient Civilizations Mr. Hollingsworth – 8th Grade
Uncovering the Past
Studying Geography
Ancient Civilizations
Mr. Hollingsworth – 8th Grade

3. Today’s Learning Targets
I will be able to use the academic vocabulary of this region and time appropriately.
I will be able to locate the seven continents and four oceans of the world on a map.
I will identify the different terms and methods that are used to compartmentalize time.
I will explain how historians and archaeologists study history to better understand the world today.
I will describe the role that geography plays in the development of a civilization.

4. Warm-up Questions About how many years ago was writing invented?
about 5,000 years ago
What is an example of a secondary source?
Answers will vary: textbooks, dictionaries, encyclopedias, etc…

5. Why use calendars?
Calendars are used to compartmentalize and measure time for humans to better understand the relationship between events.
Does every country/culture in the world today use the same calendar?
There are many different calendars/timelines used in the world today.
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6. Physical Geography
Physical geography is the study of the earth’s ___ features. Geographers study ___ and ___.
land / landforms / climate
What is the difference between weather and climate?
Weather is the conditions at a specific time and place. Climate is the is the pattern of weather over an extended period of time.

7. Map Practice
We are starting with a very simple map test in order for you to learn the system recommended you use to best prepare for and succeed when you take your map tests.

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9. Key Terms Review The study of the past…
history
A part or imprint of something that was once alive…
fossil

10. Key Terms Review
The study of the past based on what people left behind…
archaeology
An object created and used by humans…
artifact

11. Key Terms Review
Information gathered by someone who did not take part in or witness an event…
secondary source
The knowledge, beliefs, customs, and values of a group of people…
culture

12. Key Terms Review
An account of an event by someone who took part in or witnessed the event…
primary source

13. Today’s Learning Targets
I can use the academic vocabulary of this region and time appropriately.
I can locate the seven continents and four oceans of the world on a map.
I can identify the different terms and methods that are used to compartmentalize time.
I can explain how historians and archaeologists study history to better understand the world today.
I can describe the role that geography plays in the development of a civilization.