Strand 3
What makes a civilization flourish or fail?
What makes a civilization flourish or fail?
Learning Targets
Learning Targets
Social Sciences
- I can interpret various historical perspectives.
- I can construct charts to explain or express elementals of various civilizations.
- I can explain the structures of governmental systems.
- I can explain how and why societies have adapted to their environments
- I can identify priority elements of successful civilization(s).
Writing (ELA)
- I can write arguments to support my claims.
- I can construct effective comparison and contrast writing.
- I can write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences.
- I can produce clear, coherent writing in which the organization and style are appropriate for both purpose and audience.
1. Research and Learn
1. Research and Learn
Our goal is to discover:
Our goal is to discover:
What makes a civilization flourish or fail?
What makes a civilization flourish or fail?
KNOW: Throughout recorded (and unrecorded, for that matter) history, numerous civilizations have risen and either fallen or flourished. The narratives of these civilizations are complex and complicated, but we can learn a great deal from the composition and features of each civilization.
DO: Conduct research to learn about three different civilizations. As you research, fill in what you learn about each civilization on the chart below.
Research Resources
Research Resources
Comparison Chart
Comparison Chart
EXTENSION OPPORTUNITY
EXTENSION OPPORTUNITY
Create a visual representation of the civilization comparisons you've made to showcase at the expo.
2. COMPARE AND WRITE
2. COMPARE AND WRITE
WRITING PROMPT 1
WRITING PROMPT 1
WRITING PROMPT 2
WRITING PROMPT 2
WRITING PROMPT 3
WRITING PROMPT 3
Writing Rubrics
Writing Rubrics