Social Studies is fun!!

This is what you will learn in class this year.

Ancient History

Websites:
http://www.mrdowling.com/index.html
http://eawc.evansville.edu/index.htm
            
The Traveler - Anc. Civ. Game

During part of the school year, you will be studying ancient history

Ancient Mesopotamia

Mesopotamia is the land between two rivers, the Tigris and the Euphrates.

Ancient Egypt   Links

While studying Egypt, we will learn about mummies, pyramids, and many other things.

Ancient China   Links

While studying China, we will learn about the Great Wall, acupuncture, Confucius and many other things.

Ancient Greece   Links

The democracy of the United States is closely related to that of Ancient Greece.  They also gave us the Olympics. 

Ancient Rome   Links

Ancient Romans could build arches out of stone with out using any mortar! 

Ancient Mesoamerica

http://www.pbs.org/conquistadors/index.html

We will learn about the Aztec's, Incan's and Mayan's way of life.  The Mayas believed that humans must be killed so that the gods would send rain. 

Conclusion

This year will be very busy for you, but trust me, you'll learn so many neat things by the end of the year!


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