Geography: The Epic of Gilgamesh

You have received a copy of the several stories from the Epic of Gilgamesh, an epic story from Mesopotamia.  Read the stories and complete the following:

Answer each critical thinking question in COMPLETE SENTENCES and in full detail. The answers to these questions are due Wednesday, November 13-, 2013. They MUST be typed. You must use size 12, Times New Roman Font, and double-space. Type each question out and answer the questions using information from the text as well as your notes. This will count as a Test/Project grade.   WRITE THIS IN ESSAY FORM.  You should have total of at least five paragraphs.

Questions:

1. What do these stories tell you about the role the gods played in the lives of humans?

2. Gilgamesh was a cruel ruler in the beginning. What do his stories say about the ability of humans to change?

3. What are noble qualities in Gilgamesh that the Mesopotamians found admirable? Give at least two and give at least one detail from the story to support each quality. Tell why the detail you chose supports the quality you chose.

4. Do these stories paint the gods in a favorable light? Explain your answer and use at least three details from the stories to support your answer.

5.What aspects of culture can you find in these stories? Do these stories reflect the beliefs, values, religion, etc., of the ancient Mesopotamians? Give at least three reasons to support your answer and be specific.

Civics: Should Teens Be Tried As Adults?

In the article we read in class, the author has a definite opinion about teens being tried as adults.  You are to write an argumentative essay stating what you believe.  You can use arguments the author uses and state your own.  Make sure to include the following:

• Clearly state your opinion on the topic question.  DO NOT start your essay with "Yes, I do" or "No, I don't".  Be specific.
• State at least four reasons to support your opinion.  You can only use two reasons from the article.
• Give at least two REBUTTAL reasons and state why you believe these are wrong.
• Make sure to end your essay with a conclusion sentence.

This is due Wednesday, November 13, 2013.  It MUST be typed, size 12, Times New Roman, double-spaced.  This is worth a TEST grade.

Social Studies Fair Outline - Due Friday, November 8th!!!

You are required to submit an outline for your Social Studies Fair research paper.  The outline should reflect topic you submitted to me last week.  You should have an example of the outline in your notebook.  Below you will find the sample out line we did in class. Please feel free to ask me any questions regarding this outline. 
 

Why did the South Want to Keep Slavery in the U.S.?

I.                  Introduction  

a.      State your topic

b.    Why is this topic important to history?

c.     Why would it be interesting to you?

d.    List your 3 main ideas

 

II.               Body of the Paper

a.     First main idea-Southern economy       

                                                             i.      1^st detail/supporting evidence-south needed slavery to survive

                                                          ii.      2^nd detail/supporting evidence-could not afford to hire immigrants to do work

                                                       iii.      3^rd detail/supporting evidence-built on slave labor

b.    Second main idea-Cotton as a cash crop

                                                             i.      1^st detail/supporting evidence-invention of the cotton gin

                                                          ii.      2^nd detail/supporting evidence-picking cotton was labor intensive

                                                       iii.      3^rd detail/supporting evidence-was a year round crop

c.     Third main idea-Southern honor/states’rights

                                                             i.      1^st detail/supporting evidence-government can’t tell the states what to do

                                                          ii.      2^nd detail/supporting evidence-Southern honor demanded succession

                                                       iii.      3^rd detail/supporting evidence-North did not have the South’s interests at heart

I.                  Conclusion

a.     Summarize your paper

b.    Restate your three main ideas- Economy, cotton and states rights

c.     State what you have learned (for this outline state what you have learned so far; at least two sentences)

II.               Citations (if needed)

III.           Bibliography

a.     State your sources

b.    At least five

c.     Only two from the internet