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Learning Target
1.1 I can draw conclusions about ancient civilizations using geographical tools.
2.1 I can compare ancient and modern civilizations.
2.2 I can explain how culture (and region) affect human behavior and characteristics.
3.1 I can construct graphic representations of historical data.
3.2 I can present historical information in an accurate and non-bias manner.
4.1 I can describe economic concepts.
4.2 I can explain the rewards and consequences of economic decisions focusing on the effective use of goods and resources.
Essential Questions
1.1 I can draw conclusions about ancient civilizations using geographical tools.
2.1 I can compare ancient and modern civilizations.
2.2 I can explain how culture (and region) affect human behavior and characteristics.
3.1 I can construct graphic representations of historical data.
3.2 I can present historical information in an accurate and non-bias manner.
4.1 I can describe economic concepts.
4.2 I can explain the rewards and consequences of economic decisions focusing on the effective use of goods and resources.
Essential Questions
- How do people acquire goods to survive?
- How will the past, present, and future effect economic decisions?
- What are the consequences of economic decisions?
- How did geography affect the development of civilizations?
- How can geography be used to explain the past, present and future?
- How do geographic features affect the world around us?
- Why is it important to know where world locations are on a map?
- What is the importance of using relative and absolute location?
- What are the common characteristics often used to determine regions?
- How do humans impact ecosystems?
- How do natural forces impact human activity?
- Why is it important to know how others live throughout the world?
- What makes up a society's culture?
- Why is it important to understand and respect others beliefs?
- How have inventions influenced today's society?
- How do cultures affect people's behavior?
- How do laws and events affect members in societies?
Academic Vocabulary
cataractpharaoh |
deltasocial classes |
papyrusdynasty |
hieroglyphicsMemphis |
Nile RiverSahara Desert |
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Computer Related Activities
Egypt Slide Show: Collect photos of Ancient Egypt from the Internet in the following categories (you can add more if you wish) FIRST: You must make and name a folder as Egypt and save your work in it. Everything you collect should be placed in this folder (you will later collect videos and music as well. You must place all items in the folder so when you make your links it will work. You will learn how to save to your h drive, then transfer your folder to your Google Drive as well.
(See tutorials below) NOTE: You will collect a minimum of 10 images that can be compared and contrasted with the other civilizations you study this year. 1. Ancient leaders 2. Ancient jewelry 3. Ancient Food 5. Ancient map 6. Ancient mummy 7. Ancient Pyramid 8. Ancient Government 9. Ancient Communication Hieroglyph 10. Ancient Clothing |
More to Come
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Tutorial 1: Make a fast Photo Album in PowerPoint Tutorial 2: Transfer your H: drive folder to your Google Drive
Links to Ancient Egypt
Egyptian Native Lingo
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Egypt Videos Source: National Geographic
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