Intro: In this unit we will review material you should have covered in your previous Social Studies classes. We will also learn some new vocab and locations on that map. All of the information will help to create a foundation and base from which we will work with for the rest of the semester.
Big Picture: These are the skills we will be working on throughout the entire semester.
Understand the nature of historical knowledge as a process of inquiry that examines and analyzes how history is viewed, constructed, and interpreted.
Analyze historical time periods and patterns of continuity and change, through multiple perspectives, within and among cultures and societies.
Unit Questions: These are the questions we will be answering while we study history.
How might historical inquiry be used to make decisions on contemporary issues?
What caused the agricultural revolution and how did it affect societies?
How have major scientific and technological developments impacted the historical narrative and the development of societies?
Day 1: Intro to Class
Day 2: Why Study History
Collect Course Expectations Signatures
Day 4: Intro to World Civ
Collect Course Expectations
Homework:
Finish up World Map
Notes over the Paleolithic Era using Notes Guide
Day 5-6: Intro to World Civ
Homework:
Vocab: Quizlet (I recommend using the "Write" game)
Map: Map Google Form
Notes over the Paleolithic Era using Notes Guide
Day 7: Paleolithic
Ticket out the door: describe the Paleolithic Era
Day 8: Paleolithic vs. Neolithic Age
What made the Neolithic Age Revolutionary?
Homework:
Finish up anything not completed in class
Day 9: Ancient Civilizations
What were the significant changes that sent us into the Neolithic Revolution?
The Neolithic Revolution allowed for civilizations to advance. Today we will look at the 6 main characteristics of civilization.
PRICES of a Civilization PowerPoint
Create a visual demonstrating your understanding of ALL of the characteristics of a civilization: sketch note, picture, drawing, graphic organizer, etc.)
Day 10: Ancient Civilizations (Politics)
Using the information you learned yesterday, figure out which characteristics of a civilization the following examples demonstrate.
Day 11: Ancient Civilizations (Culture/Economics)
Day 9: TEST!!!