Thursday, December 17, 2015

Happy Holidays!

HAVE A SAFE, RESTFUL, AND JOLLY HOLIDAY BREAK! (WITH NO HISTORY HOMEWORK!)
MR. JACKSON WILL!


Hinduism and Buddhism

After studying the roots of Hinduism and Buddhism in ancient India, the goal of the eighth grade ancient history scholars during the second half of their Indus Valley unit was to compare Hinduism and Buddhism.  They  demonstrated their understanding of similarities and differences in the two religions by writing an in-class essay.


            



Thursday, December 3, 2015

Indus Valley Introduction/Review Videos





Indus Valley or Harappan Civilization

Eighth Grade Ancient History Scholars are exploring the cities of Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro on the Indus River.  Perhaps one of them will decode the unreadable Harappan script and unlock this fascinating culture.
Check out this link they have been using to explore the Indus culture.