In this unit culminating project, students get to choose an ancient civilization …
In this unit culminating project, students get to choose an ancient civilization to research and share with others. First, they use maps to identify where their chosen civilization was located at the beginning of their culture, during their period of greatest influence, and where it is located today. Students then use Scratch programming to create an interactive program that includes sequences, loops, and events to show information about their chosen civilization. Finally, they share their program with others and reflect on their learning.
In the second lesson of four on Ancient Greece, students refine their …
In the second lesson of four on Ancient Greece, students refine their knowledge of physical features as they investigate pictures of Greece and determine how a particular physical feature influenced human action. Key question: How did the physical geography of the Aegean basin shape the economic, social and political development of Greek civilization?
This inquiry focuses on the government of Ancient Greece, specifically the creation …
This inquiry focuses on the government of Ancient Greece, specifically the creation of the Greek democracy. The questions, tasks, and sources in this inquiry asks students to consider the meaning of democracy and whose voices were heard in the original democracy and whose were not. Through analysis of videos, photographs of ancient artifacts, political cartoons and graphs students develop an argument supported by evidence that answers the compelling question, “Was Greek democracy a success?”
In the first lesson of four on Ancient Greece, students use geographic …
In the first lesson of four on Ancient Greece, students use geographic terms such as hemispheres, continents, and direction to describe the relative location of Greece within the world, within Europe, and within the Aegean Basin. In addition, students extend and refine their ability to identify various types of physical features on maps at a variety of scales. Students examine maps to identify and describe the physical environment of Greece. Key questions: Where is ancient Greece located?; What are physical features of the Aegean Basin?; How did the location of Greece and its physical environment influence its interaction with the rest of the world?
In the third lesson of four on Ancient Greece, students simulate trade …
In the third lesson of four on Ancient Greece, students simulate trade between Greek city states and their colonies. The overall goal is for the Greek traders and colonists to travel to new territories, trade resources, and as a result build an empire and spread Hellenistic culture. Through the examination of the goods exchanged, students gain a basic understanding of specialization in the various areas of the Mediterranean Basin. Key questions: Why did the Greeks acquire colonies?; How did Greek culture diffuse throughout the Mediterranean world?; What were the effects of the diffusion of Greek culture?
In the last lesson of four on Ancient Greece, students employ spatial …
In the last lesson of four on Ancient Greece, students employ spatial thinking to understand the extent of the empire of Alexander the Great by examining and comparing visuals and maps. Key question: How does the geographic extent of an empire influence its ability to exist through time?
In the first of two lessons on ancient river valley civilization, students …
In the first of two lessons on ancient river valley civilization, students examine the physical environment of the early river valley civilizations. After identifying the locations of the ancient civilizations, students complete a feature analysis to assist them in comparing the physical environments and determining how it afforded protection to the civilizations. Key questions: Why was a river valley a good place for a settlement? What was the significance of these river valley civilizations?
In the second of two lessons on ancient river valley civilizations, students …
In the second of two lessons on ancient river valley civilizations, students examine the physical environment of the early river valley civilizations. Moving water carries and sorts sediment, changes landforms, and creates strata. The sediment becomes the base for soil formation, and it is the material of which flood plains, deltas, and natural levees are built. Through a demonstration of the sedimentation process, students will come to understand the significance of the process and seasonal flooding to agricultural activity in the early river valley civilizations. Key questions: How does the process of sedimentation affect soil fertility? Why are some river valleys good sites for human settlement?
This inquiry focuses on the social hierarchy of ancient Rome, viewed through …
This inquiry focuses on the social hierarchy of ancient Rome, viewed through the lens of statues that tell us about life during this time. Through analysis of videos, photographs of ancient statues, and images of architectural reliefs, students develop an argument supported by evidence that answers the compelling question, “What stories should statues tell about ancient Rome?”The inquiry prioritizes depth over breadth: rather than broadly describe contributions across categories, the inquiry instead invites students to take a close look at the influence of ancient Roman art and architecture on statues and monuments today. Through this deep study, students will hone analytical skills required to notice and interpret details in art and architecture while also building their knowledge about the social structure that divided the citizens and enslaved people of the ancient Roman republic and empire.
The first lesson of two on Ancient Rome, students examine physical maps …
The first lesson of two on Ancient Rome, students examine physical maps of Rome to identify physical features that provided security for the site of Rome. In addition, students examine the relative location of Rome and its connections within the Mediterranean Basin and beyond. The second segment of the lesson examines the expansion of the Roman Empire through time and the role of physical features in facilitating or hindering that expansion. Key questions: What are the physical features of Rome?; How did the physical geography of Rome influence its development?
The second lesson of two on Ancient Rome, students examine the geographic …
The second lesson of two on Ancient Rome, students examine the geographic extent of the Roman Empire. The Orbis Web site, hosted by Stanford University, provides a map of the Roman Empire at its largest extent with the locations of key cities and transportation links. Key questions: How were places within the Roman Empire connected?; How did time and distance affect interactions within the Roman Empire?
Students will read two articles written by historians, describing the legacy of …
Students will read two articles written by historians, describing the legacy of Andrew Jackson's presidency. Upon completion of the readings, students will then assume the role of attorney for Jackson and write an opening argument either in support of Jackson's actions as president or opposing them.
Help students learn about archaeological methods and how archaeological interpretations are made. …
Help students learn about archaeological methods and how archaeological interpretations are made. It is organized around questions that include: What is archeology? What do archaeologists do? How do archaeologists determine how old things are?
Students will investigate and explore facets of election security, both physical and …
Students will investigate and explore facets of election security, both physical and digital security, in pairs to create PSAs their classmates can listen to. Students will be asked to think critically about why data security is necessary, making connections between their day-to-day needs and maintaining the fundamental bedrock of American democracy: the right to vote.
Students will learn about the jazz singer Billie Holiday and the sociohistorical …
Students will learn about the jazz singer Billie Holiday and the sociohistorical context in which she performed. They will learn how discriminatory statutes (called Jim Crow laws) affected daily life. They will also analyze how movement is created in photographs and the effect of a photographer's point of view on composition. Finally, students will photograph a musician, paying attention to what can be communicated through point of view.
This is a Round Robin review game for World History II SOL …
This is a Round Robin review game for World History II SOL 6. It covers the empires of Ottomans, Safavids, Mughals, China & Japan. This assignment template could be easily adapted for a review for another set of content material. *Also known as "I have, who has".
The goal of this module is to explore White and Black Americans' …
The goal of this module is to explore White and Black Americans' attitudes about racial discrimination and racial inequality. Crosstabulation will be used.
The goal of this module is to explore attitudes about government accountability …
The goal of this module is to explore attitudes about government accountability and their relationship to political participation in the U.S. Crosstabulation will be used.
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