1. 9/16/10 BR- Why did hunter gatherer societies have low population densities? Today: Making a 6 panel cartoon that shows the elements of hunter gatherer society Hand In: Forms, “How I Got My A” Essay

2. Elements of hunter-gatherer society Nomadic Low population density Temporary or natural dwelling Non-hierarchical (egalitarian) social structure No storage of surplus food No artisans (specialists) Few material or luxury possessions

3. Homework Check Caveman Cartoon: Using Art Materials, design a 6 panel cartoon where you present the characteristics of Hunter gatherer society.

4. Binder Check Tomorrow What am I looking for? -Syllabus -Mr. Mac’s Class Guidelines -Student Bill of Rights -9/8: Exit Slip (about respect) -9/9: Exit Slip (about Robert and Amelia) -9/10: BR and Exit Slip (3 Things You Want to Learn..) -9/14 : BR, Hunter Gatherer Notes, Hunter Gatherer Reading Notes -9/15 : BR, -9/16: (today) BR, Exit Slip

5. Why do you think some countries in the world have power, wealth, and technology whiles others have less? When you write your bell ringer, find a partner and sit with them

6. Why do you think some countries in the world have wealth, technology, and power.. while others suffer from disease, poverty, and have less access to technology? vs

7. Why..

9. Today: Why is the world the way it is? Why did history happen the way it did? One person has come up with an explanation for this complex question. Author, Jared Diamond explains his theory in his book, Guns, Germs, and Steel

10. This theory is based on “Geographic Luck.” Assignment: Watch the video and answer the questions in the viewing guide. We will stop the video to clarify any questions you might miss. *Diamond’s theory is going to be the basis for your first writing assignment. I will explain the assignment in more detail later but for now you need to understand the purpose of this assignment will be to analyze Jared Diamond’s theory.

11. Writing Prompt: Explain Jared Diamond’s theory of geographic luck and how it has affected the development of human civilization.

12. In other words.. Explain how we got from

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