1. OBJ: Evaluate and analyze primary source documents BR: Write down 5 questions about the video clip, and who you would ask to solve the questions. HW: “Tsunami Kills” Reading and questions.

2. OBJ: Draw inferences from data about Tsunamis Bell Ringer: Watch the video clip. Based on what you observed, A) Explain where the clip takes place, and what is going on. B) Predict what is going to happen next.

3. OBJ: Describe the effects of how geography can affect life in different continents BR: During the clip, – Write down 5 observations about the geography – Draw 5 different inferences from your observations. – “Example: Temp looks very cold (observation), heavy clothing is essential (inference) – HW: Finish “7 continents” activityd

4. OBJ: Identify important countries in everyday current events Turn In HW

5. BR: Take out a pen or pencil Mapping Activity from yesterday will be due tom. 1) Put your name in the name field. 2) In test code field enter 13155 3) Course number field enter 20003 4) Period Field enter class period you are in 5) Classroom field enter Division Number.

6. OBJ: Evaluate reasons for Iraq War Turn in hw

7. Objective: Compare the living conditions in Iraq today to that of thousands of years ago. BR: 8/23 1) Analyze each Iraqi Commercial. (3-4 commercials) – A) Explain the message of each commercial. – B) How does the commercial get its message across to the audience? – C) How is the commercial similar and different to that of the American Culture. In Class Assignment- Work on maps/ in class reading HW: Finish Map. Label all countries. Use internet or come after school for a book

8. Objective: Evaluate the Code of Hammurabi BR: List 5 ways in which Iraqi TV and Media are similar/different to that of the American culture., Turn in hw, complete Reading Notes, Quiz tom. Will be allowed to use notes

9. Obj: Compare life in Mesopotamia to American life today Turn in HW BR: Observe the clip, A) Write down 7-10 observations of how women are treated in some areas of the middle east. B) Compare and contrast the conditions for women in the middle east to that of American women

10. Life in Mesopotamia Hammurabi’s Code – Patriarchal Society- dominated by men (drowning rule) – Eye for an eye – Different from our life? Effective? Fair? Theocracy- Divine rule – Different from our life? Polytheistic Ziggurats Social Class – Nobles – Commoners – Slaves

11. Obj: Understand the origins of Islam Turn in hw BR: 1)Observe the video, what were the reactions of people when observing the abuse between men and women. 2) Do you believe that the reactions of the people in the video are acceptable? (video 2) 1) Give your opinion on the video. HW: Take notes, finish Hammurabi Part 2 worsheet

12. Obj: Understand the origins of Islam BR: Observe the videos, for each clip: – A) Explain how a lack of information about Islam caused conflict – B ) Explain your reaction to the clip. – Agenda: – Per 1: Turn in hw,Br/ Hw, In class reading/notes. Notes will be collected. – Per 4:BR, Quiz, Notes/documentary – Hw: Per 1: Reading Notes, Per 4: none

13. Obj: Understand the the origins and myths of Islam BR:` 1) Summarize the main point of the clip. 2) How is the law in the clip similar/ different to our law in the United States? HW: Myths of Islam Reading Questions

14. Shariah- Islamic law that governs everyday life

15. 5 Pillars of Islam Prayer – Must pray atleast 5 times a day Belief – Belief if one God (Allah)- Monotheistic – Muhammad is the messenger Charity – Give part of ones wealth to poor Pilgrimage – Goto Mecca atleast once in a lifetime. Fasting – No food or water from sunrise or sunset during Ramadan.

16. Understand the effects of the different interpretations of the Sharia Video 1 1) Explain how Iraqi citizens feel about the United States withdrawing troops? Why do they feel this way? 2)Write down 3-5 questions you may have regarding the clip. Video 2 – 1) Is Iraw ready to govern themselves?

17. Sects of Islam Sect- division of a religion After Muhammad died, who should lead islam? – Shiite- (minority) Should be related to Muhammad’s family – Sunni- highest religious cleric or leader. (voted). – War between 2 for thousands of years- 680 ad.. Hussein executed

18. Shalby- Picture A)Your Opinion B)5 guesses/inferences C)5 questions D)Who to ask Complete for 3 people If not complete, finish at home with 3 different objects that belong to your family. Due tomorrow