TEACHER:
Holly Herrera
Students will explore and research 4 main, compelling questions during this course through an inquiry based approach.
Unit 1
Explore the Development of Ancient Civilizations
Compelling Question:
Which location of an ancient civilization had the best physical geography to provide for its people?
Mesopotamia ~ Egypt ~ Indus River Valley ~ China
Unit 2
Explore Fairness in Ancient Civilizations
Compelling Question:
Which ancient society was the most fair for the majority of its people?
Unit 3
Explore Culture in Ancient Civilizations
Compelling Question:
Why does culture survive?
Elements of Culture (symbols, language, values, norms) ~ Cultural Diffusion Government ~ Social Classes ~ Gender Impact
Unit 4
Legacy
Compelling Question:
What are the legacies that the ancient peoples left for us to continue?
Science ~ Arts ~ Technology ~ Humanity