July 15, 2009 Rolane Chen Issue 1 Vol.

“Living the Past”

H ello and welcome 7th graders!

My name is Ms. Chen. I’m so
pleased and honored to be given • Access a variety of historical
the privilege and opportunity to be documents online
teaching all of you this semester. I • Examine virtual maps
hope to make the study and • View & analysis historical
exploration of world history an works of art via electronic
exciting experience for all of you. gallery
The subject matter of this class,
will center on the analysis of the
development of civilizations, and International Intrigue:
the interrelatedness of peoples of
Europe, Asia, Africa, and America
Some Cool Geo-Facts
since 1650. Some major
components of course evaluation • About two-thirds of
will consist of three unit exams Africa is in the Northern
over material covered and one Hemisphere.
written book review. In addition to
• Rome, which is located
learning about the history of these
world regions, we will also be in the center of Italy, is
learning about the unique cultures located at
and physical geography of each the exact
region. same
latitude as
Chicago.
• A country’s specific
geographical location is
known as its “global
History Links the Past, address.”
Technology Bridges the
Future… Notable Mention: Parental
involvement & support is
We will utilize technology in class in always welcome!
order to: