Suggested Time Frame for Completing School Year's Curriculum......................................................................................................1
Unit 2: Overview & Descriptions ............................................................................................................................................................2
Unit 2: GLE's - Essential & Ancillary Content.........................................................................................................................................3
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Unit 2: The Ancient River Civilizations
Unit Length = 7 Weeks
Topic 1 = 2-3 Class Periods
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Unit 2 Description: Students explore how physical geography and location supported the growth of ancient civilizations; the characteristics of those civilizations; and how their achievement influenced other cultures. Students are investigating different types of maps and understanding the difference between physical and political maps as well as the physical characteristics of the land where people chose to settle. Students examine the ancient river valley civilizations in an effort to discover the impact geography and environment have on civilization. This is key to helping them to visualize the organic growth of civilization. Students explore how physical geography and location supported the growth of ancient civilizations; the characteristics of those civilizations; and how their achievements influenced other cultures. Resources: natural resources/non-renewable or recyclable sources. All characteristics of Civilization will be covered analyzed.
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Unit 1 GLEs