The Lost Ark of the Covenant

Indiana Jones tried to protect it, but what is "IT?"  Check out this link to learn more about the Lost Ark of the Covenant.  The ARK is a chest built by the Israelites while in the desert after being given the 10 Commandments.  The COVENANT is the reaffirmed agreement via the 10 Commandments.  So, the Lost Ark of the Covenant is believed to hold the original 10 Commandments given to Moses on Mount Sinai.

http://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/jsource/Judaism/ark.html

National Geographic's Online Egypt Source

Check it out!  How cool:

http://www.nationalgeographic.com/pyramids/pyramids.html

Help Hannah Get Home! Global Address Practice

Use this online interactive GAME to practice your latitude and longitude (global address) skills we worked on in class today!

http://www.kidsgeo.com/geography-games/latitude-longitude-map-game.php

Iceland's Volcanic Explosion

This is a fantastic example of Human-Environment Interaction in geography.  The photos truly tell us a story.

http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2010/04/more_from_eyjafjallajokull.html

Ancient Greece

The most famous image of Ancient Greece is arguably the Acropolis.  Still standing today and inviting thousands of tourists each year, when visiting Athens, it is a must see!

How many tourists do YOU think have been to the Acropolis?

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Read Across America

This is great and very timely!  A literacy group rewrote the words to Black Eye Peas "I Got A Feeling" so that it is "Gotta Keep Reading."  Check it out at:  http://www.schooltube.com/video/e9bd79d29b4d0e6a2345/Gotta-Keep-Reading--Ocoee-Middle-School

They perform it live with the entire student body outside choreographed.  Can you stop singing it?

Gotta Keep Reading
Cause this books gonna be a good book
Cause this books gonna be a good book
Cause this books gonna be a good good book to read.

Pick up that book
and turn that page
you'll never know
Just what you'll find
information
or fantasy
drama and art
all make you smart!

China and Japan PowerPoint Project Resources

Mrs. Vandenbos shared a number of great resources with us in class.  Here are more links to finalize your research:

The British Museum (go to EXPLORE)
http://www.britishmuseum.org/

Pete's PowerPoint Station
http://pppst.com/

Legalism

Legalism was a philosophy of administration in ancient China. Upon first acquaintance with this system it seems no more than a rationalization by political administrators for their having total political control of their societies. And perhaps this was the way Legalism arose, but over time the Legalist administrators and advisors formulated enough tenets and principles that their ideas had at least the semblance of a philosopy of political and social administration.

The era in which administrators openly avowed Legalism was about 300 BCE to 200 BCE, the time of the conquest of the six kingdoms of the Warring States Period by the Kingdom of Qin (Ch'in); i.e., the time of the creation of the Chinese Empire. Legalist ministers were instrumental in the strengthening of Qin to enable it to conquer the other kingdoms.

http://www.applet-magic.com/legalism.htm

Daoism

Also referred to as Taoism, Daoism comes from the word Dao, which means The Way.  "Going with the flow" is the Daoist way, as one should let nature guide his steps and not structure or organization.

What do you think--structure or no structure?

http://plato.stanford.edu/entries/taoism/

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Confucianism

Refresh yourself on our Confucian lesson.  Be able to answer these questions:

Who was Confucius?  What made him sad about China?  What is li?  What are the five basic relationships?  What dynasty used Confucianism to rule?  How did government officials have to demonstrate they knew the Confucian principles?

Look at some Confucian teachings from this foundation:

http://www.confucius.org/maine.htm

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Presidents' Tributes--Various Songs

Check out these different songs, and learn your presidents!

http://www.edu-cyberpg.com/music/presidents.html

Rap Song

http://www.educationalrap.com/song/44-presidents.html

Rap Song with Lyrics

http://www.rhymerocker.com/presidents-song.html

First in the heart of men, first President of the United States

George Washington

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Taj Mahal--Authentic Cuisine of India

Did you enjoy our Indian Food Day and want to try more?  Visit the Taj Mahal at one of two metro locations!  Remember to drink a lot of water.

http://kctajmahal.com/welcome.htm

The Treasures of China

Discover the "treasures of China" and gain insight about the oldest to newest questions and concerns about Chinese culture.  This is both FUN and INFORMATIVE!

http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/China/chinahunt.html

Asia Map Practice--online fun

Here are a couple of links to practice your Asian countries.  We will quiz on it Tuesday next week, so "review 10 minutes everyday for an A."

http://www.jetpunk.com/quizzes/map-quiz-east-asia.php

http://sheppardsoftware.com/Asian_Geography.htm

What is Buddhism? on Safari Montage

If you need to review it, or missed class today, watch this 23-minute overview of the religion that 6% of our world's population follows.

What is Buddhism?

http://video1.leesummit.k12.mo.us/?a=21743&d=02332AA

India Map Practice

This site was provided earlier in the year to practice your countries for our quiz Wednesday (1/20).  There are three levels of practice!

http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/Asian_Geography.htm

What is Hinduism? on Safari Montage

We viewed this in class 1/13.  If you want to review it or missed that day, then watch it now!  It is about 20 minutes.

What Is Hinduism?


http://video1.leesummit.k12.mo.us/?a=11047&d=02337AA

Elephants at a Festival

The elephant is one of the famous images of India.  Check out the beautiful colors of the blankets and decorations!

http://www.picturesindia.com/

Images of India

One of the most famous images of India is the Taj Mahal.  In this unit we will go farther back in history to learn about the ancient culture of the Indian people and how their history has shaped modern-day India.

http://www.picturesindia.com/