Lesson 1: 1. Introduction: Vocabulary and Geography
Duration of Days: 6
Lesson Objective
Students will compare the geography of multiple ancient civilizations.
How does the physical environment and natural resources influence where and how a civilization begins?
Civilization
Pharaoh
Nile River
Hieroglyphics
Delta
Pyramid
Afterlife
Mummification
Papyrus
Mastaba
Valley of the Kings
Temple
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RH.6-8.4
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RH.6-8.7
SBA Claim 1: Reading
SBA Claim 4: Research/Inquiry
DOK Level 1 - Remembering specific terms and definitions
DOK Level 2 - Using skills and understanding concepts
DOK Level 3 - Reasoning requiring justification and use of evidence
The Desert as "Empty Space"
Egypt was a "Desert Country"
Guided Notes
Chunking of Reading
Students will take guided notes and review terms for formative assessments
Chromebook
Teacher prepared slides