Online Investigation: Early River Valley Civilizations

FOCUS
1.  Spit.  Pick.  Sit.
2.  Agenda.
3.  Review your Five Themes of Geography worksheet for two (2) minutes.

OBJECTIVE
Investigate the basic characteristics of the early river valley civilizations in the Eastern Hemisphere.

AGENDA
Finish the Online Investigation.

TODAY'S TASK
The earliest river valley civilizations in the Eastern Hemisphere are our focus this year.  Yesterday in class, we discussed ways the Nile River was important to the ancient people of Egypt.  Through today's online investigation, you will acquire a deeper understanding of early communities and the effect geography had on the development of community.  Early people faced many challenges but used the challenges to build accomplished societies!

Using the website below, complete the Introduction to River Valley Civilizations:  Online Investigation worksheet.  Read each question carefully.  Follow directions!

http://www.icsd.k12.ny.us/legacy/highschool/socstud/global2_review/start_of_civilization.htm

Get going, Super Sleuth!

If you finish your work before the end of class, practice your continents and oceans here:

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