1. 12/5/12 BR- Why do we know so much about ancient Egyptians and Mesopotamians? Today: Introducing a New Civilization in the Indus Valley

2. What’s Due! 1. Read 35-41: Complete Reading notes like before) 2. Identify terms on p. 41 3. Answer questions 3-8 4.Question #9 or “Connect to Today” may be done for extra credit (20 points each!) Video Guide from Friday KWL Chart! 5 Characteristics Chart!

3. Egyptian History – Egyptians were around for a long time! - Intermediate Periods: Times when no history is recorded

4. Reminder - Hand in your Egypt 5 Characteristics chart! (from yesterday!)

5. Question Question - Why do we know so much about ancient Egyptians and Mesopotamians?Why do we know so much about ancient Egyptians and Mesopotamians? History only exists if there is some record.History only exists if there is some record.

6. New Civilization: Indus Valley. Problems with this civilization. We don’t know as much about them.Problems with this civilization. We don’t know as much about them. Where?Where?

7. Map Activity- Label the Following Indus River Ganges River Deccan Plateau Eastern Ghats Western Ghats Color Mountains and Valleys (yellow, green, brown)

10. Reading Packet: Reading NotesReading Notes Question #1 on p. 47Question #1 on p. 47 Questions on p. 49: 1, 3-8.Questions on p. 49: 1, 3-8. Lets finish this by Friday! Be good, and I’ll give you time to work on it in class tomorrow!