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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: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 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!!!!!