Teach Mesopotamia, Ancient China, Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, West African Kingdoms, Ancient India, and Mesoamerica without stress, and without a textbook! This bundle provides full units with informational reading workbooks, interactive activities, lesson plans, and more. A Continents & Oceans unit is also included to kick-off your Ancient Civilizations curriculum.
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- Student Workbooks with Informational Text- No textbook needed!
- Embedded Reading Skills Tasks: Annotations Directions, Guided Notes, Checks for Understanding (Main Idea, Summarize, Cause & Effect, Draw a Conclusion, Compare & Contrast).
- Study Guide.
- Interactive Notebook / Lapbook Activities for hands-on learning.
- PowerPoints for teacher read alouds (fully aligned with the Student Workbook).
- A Teacher Guide: Scripted Lesson Plans, Teacher Prep Checklists, Learning Goals, Answer Keys.
- An End-of-Unit Test
- Google Compatible Workbooks and PowerPoints (Google Slides)
**UNITS & TOPICS:
CONTINENTS, OCEANS, & MAP SKILLS:
Lesson 1: Overview of the Earth
Lesson 2: The Oceans:
- Pacific
- Atlantic
- Indian
- Arctic
- Southern
Lesson 3: The Continents:
- Asia
- Africa
- Europe
- North America
- South America
- Australia / Oceania
- Antarctica
Lesson 4: What is Latitude and Longitude?
- Latitude and Equator
- Longitude and Prime (Greenwich) Meridian
Lesson 5: The Hemispheres and Directions:
- Hemispheres
- Directions and Compass Rose
Lesson 1- An Introduction to Mesopotamia:
- Mesopotamia’s geography & the Fertile Crescent
- Tigris & Euphrates River Valley Civilizations
Lesson 2- Mesopotamia- Government:
- Five Major Civilizations: Sumer, Akkad, Babylon, Assyria, Persia
- Hammurabi’s Code
- Famous Kings
- Expansion & Organization techniques
Lesson 3- Mesopotamia- Economy:
- Trade
- Major Goods: Agricultural Goods, Textiles, Pottery
- “Crossroads of Trade”
- Interesting Fact- Donkey Caravans
Lesson 4- Mesopotamia- Culture:
- Social structure
- Belief Systems: Polytheism and Zoroastrianism
- Sumer: Cuneiform, Epic of Gilgamesh, Ziggurat of Ur
- Akkad: Akkadian language, Cylinder Seal
- Babylon: System of Government & Justice, Hanging Gardens, Center of Culture
- Assyria: Warrior-Society, Chariot and Iron technology, Schools & Libraries
- Persia: Religious Tolerance, Invention of the refrigerator, famous games & sports.
Lesson 1- An Introduction to Ancient China:
- China’s geography
- Yellow River Valley Civilization
Lesson 2- Ancient China- Government:
- Five Chinese Dynasties: Shang, Zhou, Qin, Han, Tang
- Civil Service
- Mandate of Heaven
Lesson 3- Ancient China- Economy:
- Trade
- Major Goods: Tea, Spices, Silk, Porcelain, Gunpowder
- Silk Road
- Interesting Fact- Silk Worms
Lesson 4- Ancient China- Culture:
- Social structure
- Belief Systems: Confucianism and Taoism
- Customs: Foot binding, Lantern Festival, Chinese Dragon
- Arts & Architecture: Calligraphy, Great Wall, Terracotta Army, Hip Roofs
Lesson 1- An Introduction to Ancient Egypt:
- Egypt’s geography, Nile River Valley Civilization
Lesson 2- Ancient Egypt- Government:
- Types of Government: Absolute Monarchy and Theocracy
- Pharaohs: Djoser, Hatshepsut, Thutmose III, Tutankhamun, Ramses II, Cleopatra
Lesson 3- Ancient Egypt- Economy:
- Agriculture & Trade
- Major Goods: Grains, Gold, Papyrus
- The Barter System
Lesson 4- Ancient Egypt- Culture:
- Social structure
- Belief Systems: Polytheism, Mummification, the Afterlife
- Art & Architecture: Pyramids, Valley of the Kings, King Tut’s Tomb, Frescos, Fashion
- Math & Writing: Geometry, 365-day Calendar, Hieroglyphics, Rosetta Stone
Lesson 1- An Introduction to Ancient Greece:
- Greece’s geography & early civilization
Lesson 2- Ancient Greece- Government:
- City States: Argos, Corinth, Thebes, Athens, Sparta
- Types of Government: Monarchy, Oligarchy, Democracy
- Famous Rulers (including the only Greek Empire under Alexander the Great)
- Peloponnesian War
Lesson 3- Ancient Greece- Economy:
- Trade
- Major Goods: Olives, Wine, Pottery
- Greek influence on “International Trade”
- Interesting Fact- the Olive Branch
Lesson 4- Ancient Greece- Culture:
- Social structure
- Belief Systems: Greek Mythology
- Literature: The Iliad and the Odyssey
- Philosophy: Socrates, Plato, Aristotle
- Math & Science: Archimedes
- The Arts: Amphitheaters, Marble Statues, Architecture
- Olympics
- The Acropolis
Lesson 1- An Introduction to Ancient Rome:
- Rome’s geography, Romulus and Remus
Lesson 2- Ancient Rome- Government:
- Republic: The Consuls, the Senate, and the Assembly
- Empire: Caesar, Octavian, Nero, Constantine
- Roman Legion
Lesson 3- Ancient Rome- Economy:
- Agriculture & Trade
- Major Goods: Olive Oil, Wine, Grain
- An advanced system of Trade
Lesson 4- Ancient Rome- Culture:
- Social structure
- Belief Systems: Roman Mythology and Christianity
- Language & Writing: Latin, Roman Numerals
- Art & Architecture: Greek Influence, Mosaics, Sculpture, Pantheon
- City-Planning: Roads, Aqueducts, Roman Baths
- The Colosseum: Architecture, Festivals, Gladiators
Lesson 1- An Introduction to West Africa:
- West Africa’s geography & location
- The Three Great Kingdoms: Ghana, Mali, and Songhai
Lesson 2- West Africa- Government:
- Absolute Monarchy & Theocracy
- Ghana: Dinga Cisse, Theocracy, Tribal advisors
- Mali: Sundiata Kieta, the Gbara, Mansa Musa
- Songhai: Sunni Ali, Mohammed I, the Imperial Counsel
Lesson 3- West Africa- Economy:
- Trade
- Major Goods: Gold, Salt, Ivory
- Mansa Musa and Global Trade
- Timbuktu
Lesson 4- West Africa- Culture & Society:
- Social structure
- Belief Systems: Animism and Islam
- Arab Travelers: Al Bakri and Ibn Battuta
- Griots
- Art: Pottery and Sculpture
- Islamic Influence: Education, the Great Mosque of Djenne
Lesson 1- An Introduction to Ancient India:
- West Africa’s geography & location
- Monsoons
- Indus River Valley Civilization
Lesson 2- Ancient India- Government:
- Absolute Monarchy & Oligarchy
- Harappa & Mohenjo-Daro: City-Planning, Trade
- Maurya: War Elephants, Chandragupta Maurya, Ashoka
- Gupta: Golden Age, Samudragupta, Chandragupta II
Lesson 3- Ancient India- Economy:
- Trade
- Major Goods: Textiles, Precious Stones & Metals, Spices
- Global Trade Routes
Lesson 4- Ancient India- Culture & Society:
- Social structure
- Belief Systems: Hinduism and Buddhism
- Sanskrit
- Art & Architecture (Great Stupa, Ajanta Caves)
- Math & Science: Zero, Decimal System, Solar Year
- Medicine: Natural & wholistic medicine, Surgery, Sushruta
MESOAMERICA: MAYA, AZTEC, AND INCA:
Lesson 1: An Overview of Mesoamerica:
- Location and Geography
- Farming and Resources
- Zapotec People
Lesson 2: Maya Civilization:
- Location, The Olmecs and their influence
- Government, Farming, Religion
- Advancements, Maya Spotlight: The Mayan Ruins
Lesson 3: Aztec Empire:
- Location, Tenochtitlan
- Government, Farming, Religion
- Advancements, Aztec Spotlight: Teotihuacan
Lesson 4: Inca Empire:
- Location, Cuzco
- Government, Farming, Religion
- Advancements, Inca Spotlight: Machu Picchu
Lesson 5: The Fall of Ancient America:
- European Exploration
- Warfare, Disease, and Collapse
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