Otzi the Iceman

Welcome. Today, we will be exploring Otzi, the Iceman. Otzi is a fascinating person. However, Otzi is dead, therefore, we can not just ask him questions about his life. We must be detectives and figure them out for our selves. In learning about Otzi, we will be doing a number of tasks. First, we will gather some background information on him and what we can learn from studying Otzi. Second, we will explore the discovery of Otzi and see what else was found with his body in the Alps. Lastly, we will tackle the most puzzling question of all in dealing with Otzi: How did he die? The debate over the answer to this question rages on. We will be reading about some of the theories explaining what may have happened to Otzi thousands of years ago.


Your task for this blog post is to do the following:


1. Using the PowerPoint link below, fill out your guided notes on Otzi the Iceman.

Otzi the Iceman Background Info



2. Read the four theories on the death of Otzi and POST A COMMENT on what YOU think happened. In sharing your opinion on how Otzi died, you must explain why you think the way you do and also why you think the other theories are wrong. All the theories make sense. However, you must decide which one was more likely to happen.


Theory #1: Died of Hypothermia

Theory #2: Victim of Robbery

Theory #3: Assassinated

Theory #4: Died in Battle


Due: Thursday, September 23rd, 2010


Grading: Your blog post must meet the following requirements for length:

Less than 50 words = Incomplete

50 Words = D

100 Words = C

150 words = B

200 words = A


Great job so far this year. Thanks for all your hard work. Continue to be your best.

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You have learned a lot about the dynasties of Ancient China, including the Qin or Chin Dynasty, led by Qin Shi Huang.

Read a little bit about the "First Emperor" below:
Following a huge battle with the state of Ch’u, Ying Jien achieved his ultimate dream by 223 B.C. – the unification of China. At age 34, Ying Jien became China’s first emperor and was renamed Emperor Qin Shi Huang Di – literally “the first divine god of the Chin.” To the shock of his court, the new emperor disbanded feudal order and instead created a new system of government. A totalitarian philosophy that created rules for every part of every citizen’s daily life, the system was overseen by a series of governors and enforced with brutal efficiency. In 220 B.C., Qin began building the Great Wall of China. The ancient world’s greatest engineering project was designed as a barrier to seal the empire. And by 215 B.C., the massive tomb he designed to protect him after death was near completion. It is around this time that the emperor, spurred by distrust and paranoia, began to take repeated doses of mercury in an attempt to extend his life. (It was believed at the time that mercury increased longevity.)

Then, follow this link http://dsc.discovery.com/convergence/firstemperor/firstemperor.html
and explore more about what "The First Emperor" accomplished in Ancient China.
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