Extra Credit Opportunity

Learn more about how the people lived in one of the world's first cities, Catal Hoyuk. Click the link The Mysteries of Catalhoyuk and use this interactive site to complete the packet Virtual Dig Catal Huyuk. (You may get the packet from Mrs. Cardon). The packet must be completed to earn 5 bonus points on your first quarter point total. You must turn the completed packet in to Mrs. Cardon by Friday, November 5th. No late papers will be accepted.

Early Cities

One of the world's first cities developed in southern Turkey in a place we now call Catal Huyuk. Excavations of this ancient city continue to this day. Use the link to the right to see primary source artifacts and updated information about the progress of the dig.

New Link: The Caves at Chauvet

We have been able to learn a great deal about the people of the Old Stone Age (Paleolithic Era) from artifacts and remains left to us by these ancient people. Learn more about a dramatic discovery made in a series of caves located in southern Franch by clicking on the Caves at Chauvet link. You will be able to take a virtual tour of the caves and see for yourself what our ancestors have revealed about their lives through their art.

Parents, I have noticed that a number of students have binders with broken rings. Please check with your student to see if he/she needs a replacement. Broken binders cause a great deal of difficulty for the students as they can't find the papers that they need. Thank you.

Check out Otzi's Current Home

Use the link to the right to view Otzi and his belongings in their new home in the South Tyrol Museum.