Embedded Files
Students will be able to...
understand how geography affects civilizations
identify what makes up a place's geography
SS Binder
Chromebook
Build a Civilization Geography Simulation (given in class)
Summarizing Questions (given in class)
Guided Instruction
Guided Instruction
Day 1
Day 1
1. Look at the 6 ancient civilizations pictured below. Do these civilizations seem to have anything in common?
2. Based on its geography, which of these civilizations do you predict would become most successful? Why?
3. Based on its geography, which of these civilizations do you predict would have the most challenges? Why?
Day 3
Day 3
It's time to share your plan with the class! Each group will have 3 minutes max to share their plan.
Independent Practice
Independent Practice
Day 1-2
Day 1-2
Your team has been hired by a company that specializes in building new civilizations. You’ve been dropped into the geography of an ancient civilization of my choice.
Use the provided maps and images, plus your own research as needed, to imagine how people would have structured this new civilization. What did people in this civilization need to survive and how could their geography provide them an advantage?
Be prepared to share your decisions with the class.
Day 3
Day 3
After all groups have shared their plans with the class, complete the summarizing questions independently.
Homework
Homework
Finish Incomplete Work
Finish Incomplete Work
Day 3- Finish summarizing questions if needed
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