Vanessa Mendoza
History
7th Block
9-20-13
Mesopotamia
Ancient Mesopotamia was the first civilization in world history. It started about 6000 years ago. Not only was it the first civilization but it was also the longest lasting civilization.
Mesopotamia is known as the "the land between the two rivers" and the "cradle of civilization". It was located between Tigris and Euphrates River. Those two rivers created the Fertile Crescent. Mesopotamia was the first place where cities got built, a writing system was created, government, religion, and agriculture developed. Some cities grew to have 35,000 people.
About 10,000 years ago, agriculture begun. Sumerians started domesticating animals like sheep, goats, cows, etc...  They also planted and grew vegetables and fruits. Irrigation was a huge help to the people. With irrigation, the people in Mesopotamia were able to put water in dry areas for the crops. Irrigation also helped people with the floods that would occur in Mesopotamia. Keeping a stable food supply was very important.
The writing system in Mesopotamia emerged in about 3500 B.C. It began as pictographs that were just images that represented a word.  Then came cuneiform, which were "wedge-shaped" marks on a clay tablet. This allowed news and ideas to be carried to distant places without having to rely on a messenger's memory.
The government system was a combination of democracy and monarchy. The Laws of Hammurabi were the longest and best organized of the law collections King Hammurabi had the laws onto a stone that he placed in several temples. The Laws of Hammurabi consisted of 282 case laws with legal procedures and penalties. The social structure is very simple. The people at the top are the wealthy people with more power and poor people were at the bottom.
The ancient Mesopotamians worshiped hundreds of gods.Each god had a different role. Every city had its own patron goddess or god. People left offering like wine and food on the steps of ziggurats for the gods. People worshipped gods for protection. The major gods were Anun,Enli,Ninhursag,and Enki.
As you can see Mesopotamia was the first civilzation in world history. Mesopotamia made such a huge difference in our world. They developed many new things, who knows what would of happened if they didnt create all these things

history project #6

Why was Mesopotamia considered the cradle of civilization?
6000 years ago civilization began in Mesopotamia.It is known to be the first place where civilized societies truly began because Mesopotamia is where nomadic tribes began building villages, started becoming civilized with a language and rules. They also developed
agriculture and ways of governing

La increíble historia del niño minero

Quiz

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1. El trabajo de Miguel consiste en:
   1.   cargar y descargar los escombros
   2.   cargar los escombros y llevarlos a la superficie
   3.   abrir espacio en galerías pequeñas
   4.   ninguna de las anteriores

Vanessa Mendoza
Period 1
English
June 14, 2013

Romeo and Juliet is a romance and tradgey play. This play was written by William Shakespeare. Romeo and Juliet is known as one of the biggest love stories in English literary. It is about two young star-crossed lovers that can not be together because of their family. Romeo is one of the main characters in this play. Romeo is also a very interesting character to get to know.
Romeo is the son of Lady and Heir Montague, he is about 17 years old. Romeo is a very sensitive man when it comes to love. He views love as a very important thing for him. In the beginning of the story, Romeo is in love with a girl named Rosaline . "Is love a tender thing? It is too rough, too rude, too boisterous, and it pricks like a thorn."(Romeo,Act 1 Scene 4 Page 2)  Romeo says this about love because he is sad Rosaline does not love him back. Benvolio is a close friend of Romeos and trys to give him advice about love. Benvolio tells Romeo, "By giving liberty unto thine eyes. Examine other beauties."(Benvolio, Act 1, Scene 1, Page 12) This means that Romeo should forget about Rosaline because there is a lot of other girls that are beautiful. Benvolio tells Romeo to view love as the physical stuff and not as an emotional thing.
Romeo is a type of person who does something without thinking. He is an impulsive person. A reason why he is impulsive is because he goes to the Capulets house which are his enemy to go see Juliet. When Juliet sees Romeo in her balcony she tells him, " And the place death, considering who thou art. If any if my kinsmen find thee here." (Juliet,Act 2, Scene 2, Page 3)  " Alack, there lies more peril in thing eye, then twenty of their swords." And but thou love me, let them find me here. Than dead prorogued, waiting of thy love." (Act 2, Scene 2, Page 3) Romeo is being impulsive because he says he rather be dead than not being loved by Juliet. Romeo gets attached to someone very easily which causes him to be impulsive.
Romeo is also a fearless and courage person. He also goes through all the trouble to be with Juliet even though their familes are enemies. Romeo is showing his bravery in act 2 where he goes sees Juliet at her balcony. Romeo is risking his life, just to go see his love but he does not care because he just wants to see Juliet. Also, toward the end of the play Romeo thinks Juliet is dead so he takes his own life to be with the girl he loves. Not many people will actually have the courage to take their own life for someone. That just shows how much love and bravery Romeo had.
Romeo is not only brave, impulsive, and romantic. Romeo is also considerate beacuse even though Juliet is a capulet he does not care, all he cares about is his love towards her. He is also desperate and restless, because he would do anything just to be with Juliet. He is even willing to take his own life for her.

Student Success Statement

 “Honesty is the cornerstone of character. The honest man or woman seeks no merely to avoid criminal or illegal acts, but to be scrupulously fair, upright, fearless in both action and expression. Honesty pays dividends both in dollar and in peace of mind.”

~B.C Forbes

I think this quote means that you should never lie. You should be 100% honest in any situation. You should always be fair even if someone is cheating, you should choose the right. Honesty gets you to far places in life.

Honesty 9 of 10

Honesty is always the best policy. Employers need to know that they can trust you with everything from company credit cards to trade secrets. How can you work at honesty? You demonstrate integrity every day that you do your own homework and resist the temptation to cheat on exams.

http://www.k12.hius/~mkunmit/honesty.htm

What is honesty?

·        Honesty is telling the truth.

·        Honesty is straightforward conduct

·        Honesty is being sincere, truthful, trustworthy, honorable, fair, genuine, and loyal with integrity

You are being honest when you…

·        

Do your own homework

·        Tell a friend the truth

·        Explain the real reason you didn’t turn in your homework

·        Keep your eyes on your own paper

·        Clean up your room after making a promise

·        Give the cashier the extra money she gave your by mistake

·        Write a report in your own words instead of copying

·        Admit you made the mistake

·        Keep a friends secret

·        Turn in a wallet full of money that you found 

Student Success Statement

“Stop worrying about whether you’re going to win or lose and focus your full attention on what’s happening right this moment.”

 

~ Phil Jackson (11 World Championships)

I think this quote means that don’t worry about what you are going to win, worry about what is happening in the moment. For example if you are playing a basketball game, don’t focus on winning the gold medal or trophy, focus on the game and what you and others are doing in that very moment.

http://www.notable-quotes.com/j/jackson_phil.html

Time Management 8 of 10

Master the moments and you may be a real pro when it comes to juggling the many demands on your time—classes, homework and activities—with some family help. College gives you an even bigger chance to sharpen your time management skills by doing it all your own. And that’s a good think since most jobs require multitasking. You might need to take care of current clients wile attracting new ones, respond to emails whole working on a major presentation, or order to tomorrow’s produce while planning next week’s menu.

            Someone said, “Wherever you are, be there.” Focus on the present moment and give it all your attention. Don’t let your mind drift & wander here & there when you need to be thinking and concentrating on the moment at hand. You can’t go back and recapture this moment, so make the most of it while it NOW. Master the present and you will master the future. Work smart by mastering the present moment.

Student Success Statement

“Truth is the only safe ground to stand upon.”

~ Elizabeth Cady Stanton

I think this quote means that if you always tell the truth you are going to be in a good position at all times but if you are lying you will be in a shaky ground that is very risky and can lead to more and more lies. Your life can not depend on lies, sooner or later they will catch on to you

Attention to Detail 7 of 10

When you double-check your calculation for a math problem or cite sources carefully in a research paper you're paying close attention to detail. That skill comes in handy in any workplace, whether you maintain a database, keep a log of the hours you spend with clients or write e-mails. John Wooden UCLA's former great basketball consecutive national championships, was asked what he attributed his success to. Among a # of things, he mentioned that paying attention to details was one of the most important qualities for successful coaching and for high achievement in any worthwhile pursuit. He even paid attention to how his players would lace up and tie their show strings. If they didn’t tie them correctly, he would teach them how.

Details may be small things, but from things come great things, therefore, pay attention to details and yo will experience substantial progress in your overall educational attainment.

                                                                                                                                                                                  

Student Success Statement

“Start with what is right rather than what is acceptable.”

~ Peter F. Drucker

You should always do what is right even if its not acceptable. For example if you are playing a sport and you cant walk out the game but a player from the other team  gets hurt you should go do what is right and help them even though you will interfere with the game time.

Initiative 5 of 10

Initiative is creativity, inventiveness, originality, ingenuity, and imagination. Every time you respond in class, every time you choose your own research topic, every time you put together your own interpretation of a piece of literature, you take initiative. And future employers value can-do professionals who come up with new ideas & chart their own course through projects, employees who are self-reliant. Self-reliant people are self-starters who don’t procrastinate on getting the job done. They know what is required to do and do it. They don’t wait to be told may times. Succeeding in high school, college, and in the career world is taking the initiative.

Student Success Statement

“To be great—concentrate.”

~ Orson Swett Marden

In order for you to do something great you have to have potential and focus on that one thing you want to accomplish. For example if you want to get good grades you have to put all your effort into earning them and not giving up.

Problem-Solving Skills 4 out of 10

Problem solving goes far beyond your math textbook. Every assignment is an opportunity to weigh all possible solutions carefully and choose the one you think is best. As working professional, you’ll be solving problems regularly, whether its fixing a bug in a computer program or overcoming budget shortfalls. Problem solving situations occur extensively and frequently; therefore, are ready when then come.

When problems or challenges occur, some people look at them at negative experiences, as a crisis. These people are the ones who live day by day with gloom and negativism in their attitudes. But the really successful people, those who are cheerful & optimistic, are those who look at problems as opportunities, opportunities to learn, grow, expand their horizons, and make new discoveries. They look on the bright side of things and live happy lives.

Student Success Statment

“The man who has no imagination has no wings”

~ Muhammad Ali

I think this quote means that if you don’t have goals or expectations for yourself you wont achieve anything in life.  

Speaking Skills 2 of 10

When you’re assigned a class presentation, think twice before dismissing it as an unimportant part of your education. Employers look for speaking skills in job applicants, who may have to give presentations to clients or represent their organizations in the fields. It never too soon to practice good eye contact and other public speaking techniques

http://www.newswiretoday.com/news/17334/

According to the book of list, the fear of public speaking ranks number 1 in the minds of the majority of ppl. Far above the fear of death and disease, comes the fear of standing in front of a crowd. Joel Weiner noted author and public speaker wants to help people overcome that fear.

The biggest fear is public speaking with 15 % of American experiencing a dramatic fear of it.” Said Dr.Michael Telch of the laboratory for the Study of Psychology at The University of Texas at Austin. “People have had to turn down jobs, and certainly students have dropped classes because of it.”

Regardless of your own occupation, your success depends a great deal upon your ability to communicate effectively! Whether you’re running a  meeting, selling a product, making a presentation, motivating co-workers or just communicating one-on one with others, you’ll get far better results if you can speak clearly, persuasively, smoothly, & intelligently. 

Student Success Statement

“Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence & determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan ‘Press on’ has solved and always will sole the human race.”

~Calvin Coolidge, 30^th president of the US

I think this quote means that one of the most important thing that a human has is persistence. If you want to achieve something you have to put all you dedication into doing it to accomplish it. 

Writing Skills 1 if 10

Communication is at the top of the list of skills that employers look for. And communication In the workplace often means writing.

Health professionals keep patient charts, researchers depend on the money they collect by writing grant applications software engineers write technical specification, and nearly everyone writes e-mail to people inside and outside their organization. And before you even get the change to interview for a job you’ll need to present yourself in cover letters and resumes.

So by taking writing serious & doing your best on every research paper, every lab report you write, every new post you write in your blog site, & every writing activity you engage in, you’re  preparing yourself for a good career.

Student Success Statement

“To see what is right and not to do it is want of courage.”

~ Confucius

I think this quote means that if you are in a situation where you know what to do and dont do it that shows lack courage

Exam Day : Survival Test-Taking part 3

Identify key words.

This helps you focus on the main idea of challenging questions.

Rephrase difficult questions.

To understand questions better, rewrite them in your own words. Be careful not to change the meaning.

Organize you thought before you write.

Take time to organize your responses to short-answer & essay questions. Youll reduce the time you need to revise.

Write neatly

Be sure you don’t lose points on answers the teacher cant read

Use all the time youre given.

If you finish early, don’t leave. Use extra time to proofread and review your answers

Defining Success from John Fallon

Student Success Statement

“Persistence can change failure into extraordinary achievement.”

~ Matt Biondi

For example if on your report card you receive all F’s because you don’t even try. You can actually end up bringing them up really high. Like next semester you could try to aim for all A’s in your report cards.

Exam Day: Survival Tips Test-Taking Part

During the Test

Read the directions

Its important that you follow the instructions exactly. For example, some questions may have more than one correct answer.Answer easy questions firstDoing this can jog your memory about useful facts. You may also come across information that can help you with other questions

Answer every question

Unless there is a penalty for wrong answers, try to answer every question; you may be able to get partial credit for those you begin but don’t complete correctly

Ask questions

If a question isn’t clear, talk to your teacher. If that’s not possible, explain your answer in the margin

Student Success Statement

“Improve your performance by improving your attitude.”

~ Anon

If you have a positive attitude then you will do positive things. If you have a negative attitude you will do negative things.

Student Success Statement

"Always do right" 
~Mark Twain 

you should always choose the right no matter what. Dont fall in negative things and choose the wrong. For example if someone is ditching and its your friend do ditch just because they are, do whats right and stay in school. 

Online Learning Part 2

Finally, look beyond the article for more clues. 

v Read the websites home page and the About Us page. Look for a mission statement to learn more about the site, its purpose and the organization sponsoring it.

v If there is an author listed, look for a biography that discusses the author listed, look for a biography that discusses the author’s education, profession and other relevant background. If there is no bio on the site, search for one elsewhere on the Web

v Check the date. Facts can change over time, so see if the site shows when it was last updated.

v Presentation counts; look at everything from design to spelling. A clean, well-organized site shows a certain degree of professionalism.

v Avoid sites that are pornographic, vulgar, inappropriate, below par, suggestive and falsifying.

Student Success Statement

“Gold medals don’t make champions…hard work does.”

-Anon

I think this quote means that when a person wins a medal or award that only because they have won it means that they deserve it. People that deserve the medals are people who are commited into doing their work and trying and never giving up. For example all Olympic medalist try very hard and some of them don’t even get medal but inside them then know they deserve it like every one else does too.

Online Learning Part 1

Read between the lines

Make a judgment about the sites and the information it contains. Here are some ways to do this:

·        Look for facts you know or can check with a trusted source. If the site gets those facts right, its more likely that the other facts on the site are also accurate.

·        Study the language used. It is angry, satiric or overly impassioned? This may indicate that the site is biased

·        Consider whether the argument are logical and backed up by evidence, and whether the site presents only one point of view

·        Check the links to the sources that the author acknowledges. Scholarly writing, whether in print or online, should include a bibliography

Student Success Statement

“ the right way is not always the popular and easy way. Standing for right when it is unpopular is a true test of moral character.”

~ Margaret Chase Smith

For example, smoking weed has become pretty popular now a day. So a lot of kids want to try it and be “cool”. But no matter what others do or think you shouldn’t fall into what is wrong. You should say what you think and follow what is right in your heart.

Its Online, but Is It On Target? Part 3

Dot-What?

Look at the site’s address. What follows the dot?

v  Dot-com is not only for business; anyone can use it. Dot-coms include well-known and respected companies, but also private individuals.

v  Dot-org usually indicates a not-for-profit organization. Many dot-orgs present unbiased information, but other have political agendas, focus on debatable issues instead of facts, and might not present all sides of an argument.

v  Dot-gov indicates a government website at the federal, state, or local level. The federal government is a good source of statistics, and its sites are widely considered among the most reliable.

v  Dot-mil is used by sites that are part of the military.

v  Dot-edu usually indicates a university website. While it is published research is generally considered very trustworthy. Anyone associated with the university , whether a world-renowned scholar or a freshman, can be given space on its server. Professors sometimes put student course work up on the Web, but that doesn’t mean they’re vouching for the information’s accuracy.

Student Success Statement

“Continuous effort, not strength or intelligence, is the key to unlocking out potential.”

~ Liane Cordes

I think this quote means that if you try to put your effort into something you will accomplish and become successful. You shouldn't give you should put all your hard work and dedication into your goal even though you make mistakes don't stop, continue going. For example, Olympic competitor become better everyday because they train every single day.

Its Online, but Is It on Target? Part 2

Research with Attitude

Conduct your research with the attitude of a skeptic. As you examine websites for clues that they’re trustworthy, ask these questions:

v Who wrote the Web page? If you can’t identify the individual or organization responsible for the information, don’t use it.

v What is the author’s qualification for writing on the subject?

v Has the article passes through an editorial process designed to endure quality and accuracy?

v Whats the websites purpose? Look for motives – like selling products or winning votes- that could result in biased or incomplete info.

v Is the info accurate? Is it up-to-date? Where did the author get his info?

Student Success Statement

"Be quick, but dont get into a hurry."
~John  Wooden


For example when you are doing class work you should be quick to finish and not having to worry about doing at home but dont be in a hurry cause you might end up doing it wrong

Its Online, but Is it on Target? Part 1

Thanks to the Web, information is easy to find. However, it’s also easy to post something online. Anyone can do it.
You’ve probably used the Internet to do research for a paper, to help you decide which product to buy, or to form an opinion about current events. Looking up information online is fast and convenient. But when you do online research, its important to find sites you can trust.

Many websites claim to have the facts, but are full of errors. Others present information in a biased way- they only give one side of an argument. How can you tell reliable source from an unreliable one? Also, its critical that you post online only that which is descent and appropriate, never anything pornographic, vulgar, indecent, out of taste untruthful, or obscene. Post those things that will make a good name for you and your organization, that will promote goodwill & be of benefit to the world.

Student Success Statement

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“When an archer misses the mark, he turns and looks for the fault within himself. Failure to hit the bulls-eye is never the fault of the target. To improve your aim, improve yourself.”

--Gilbert Arland

Who do you blame when you make a mistake? You- you’re responsible for all your responsibilities, even your own mistakes. When you make mistakes you should work better to become a better person and do what is right 

SQ3R= Survey-Question-Read-Recite-Review

SQ3R

Recite

At the end of each section, look up from the text and in your own words recite an answer to your question for that section. Then write down your answer. Be sure to provide examples that support it.

Now repeat the Question, Read and Recite steps for each section of the chapter. First ask a question for the next section. Then read to find the answer. Finally, recite the answers in your own words and jot it down. The written questions and answers can help you study in the future.

Review

After completing the chapter, review your notes. Identify the main points by looking for the most important idea in each section. Recite, or write, a brief summary of the assignment.

Review your study notes every week to help you remember the info. When it’s time to prepare for your test, you’ll find you’ve created an invaluable study guide.

Student Success Statement

"The first law of success. . . Is concentration; to bend all the energies to one point, and to go directly to that point, looking neither to the right not the left."
~ William Matthews

I think this quote means that when you are trying to achieve your goals you should not stop. You should always go for what you want to accomplish without hesitation

SQ3R=Survey-Question-Read-Recite-Review

Question

As you survey the next, ask a question for each section. Ask what, why, how, when, how and where question as they relate to the content. Here’s how you can create questions:

·        Turn the title, heading or subheading into the questions.

·        Rewrite the questions at the end of the chapter or after each subheading in your own words.

Write down your own questions. Questions, Questions help you pay attention, understand the text better and recall the information more easily later on.

Read

Read one section of the chapter at a time, actively looking for an answer to your question for that section. Pat attention to bold and italicized text that authors use to make important point.

Be sure to review everything in the section, including tables, graphs, and illustrations—these features can communicate an idea more powerfully than written text.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT

Student Success Statement

“Your future is created by what you do today, not tomorrow”

~ Robert Kiyosaki

This means that whatever you do today, will created what will happen in the future. For example, if you take the correct and proper notes in class you will be able to study them at home and tomorrow you will understand the lesson and not fall behind in the lecture.

SQ3R SQ3R: A Great Reading & Studying Technique

http://www.collegeboard.com/student/plan/college-success/26666.html

Improve Your Study Skills

SQR3 stand for:

v Survey

v Question

v Read

v Recite

v Review

It’s a proven technique to sharpen your study skills

In college, you’ll be required to do lots of reading. You’ll often have to complete reading assignments in several different books or several different courses at the same time.

SQ3R helps make reading & studying purpose & effective, so that you use your time most efficiently. Here’s how this strategy works.

Survey

v Let’s say your assignment is to read one chapter. First, get an idea of what the chapter is about by viewing the highlights:

v Read the title, heading and subheading.

v Look at charts, graph, pictures, map and other visual material

v Read captions

v Read the very beginning and end of the chapter