Unit 1:

The land before columbus

Unit Theme:

The Pre-Columbian Indigenous People of the Americas created their way of life based on their geography, climate, and proximity to water. These indigenous groups created enduring cultures and social structures that have influenced modern people in governmental frameworks. As students learn about people in the past, they discover the common thread shared by all humanity for desire for community, family connection and a respect for the land and its resources.

Unit Expectations:

Students will choose to become experts on either the Maya, Inca, or Aztec Civilization. They will use this information to teach their peers about one of these advanced societies. Students will choose how they present this information and what their focus within the civilization will be.

Students will use this website and a vetted listed of texts on Epic! and from our school library to guide their research. Students will focus their research on three categories; geography, traditions, and STEM.

Projects are due on Wednesday, November 2.

Unit 2:

What is free speech and why does it matter?