Download Era I: Human Origins and Early Civilizations, Prehistory to 1000 bc

Pre-AP World History Agenda
October 1 and 2 (Tuesday and Wednesday)
Era I: Human Origins and Early Civilizations, Prehistory to 1000 B.C. (B.C.E.)
By the end of this unit, students will demonstrate knowledge of ancient river valley civilizations including those of
Mesopotamia, Egypt, the Indus River Valley, and China and the civilizations of the Hebrews, Phoenicians, and
Nubians by:
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Being able to locate these civilizations and place them in the correct time periods.
Describing the development of social, political, and economic patterns – including slavery.
Explaining the development of religious traditions in these societies.
Describing the origins, beliefs, traditions, customs, and spread of Judaism.
Explaining the development of language and writing.
Unit Overview:
Sept. 23/24 – Mesopotamia
Sept. 25/26 – Mesopotamia
Sept. 27/30 – Egypt and Mesopotamia Comparison/ Comparative Essay Workshop
Oct. 01/02 – Comparative Essay Workshop / Egypt
Oct. 03/04 – Egypt / Sumer and Egypt Quiz
Oct. 07/08 – Indus
Oct. 09/10 – Indus / China
Oct. 11/15 – China
Oct. 16/17 – River Valley Civilization Unit Exam
Objectives:
We will be able to compare and contrast Ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt utilizing the comparative essay structure
and be able to describe the key features of Ancient Egypt.
Closing Task:
I will be able to compose a Tweet stating the most interesting aspect of Egyptian Civilization.
Part I - Mesopotamia and Egypt Comparisons and Analysis Worksheet (25 Minutes) Individual
Using the knowledge you have acquired of the Mesopotamian and Egyptian Civilizations, you will complete the
comparison and analysis worksheet.
Part II – Egypt Lecture (60 minutes) Whole Class
Follow along and fill out the note page that goes along with the Egypt Lecture. NOTE: this lecture is set up differently
than what you are accustomed to, not everything will be written on the Powerpoint meaning you MUST pay attention to
the lecture to obtain the necessary information.
Homework:
The following assignment is due NEXT CLASS (October 3-4):
1. Study for the Mesopotamia and Egypt quiz.
The following assignments are due on October 7-8:
1. Read and outline Chapter 2, Section 3 and be prepared for a quiz in class.
2. Complete the Indus Map – you will be graded on ACCURACY AND NEATNESS!!!!!