Social Studies: Week of February 9 - 20, Ancient Egypt

Date: February 17, 2009
Teacher Name: Mr. Cavanaugh
Grade/subject: 6th World History
Chapter 5 – Ancient Egypt

**Due to scheduling challenges (snow day, etc), this plan will continue through February 20 and possibly into March 2 – 6th.

What content will be covered (standards):
Describe and compare the characteristics of the ancient civilizations of Egypt, Mesopotamia and China and explain the importance of their contributions to later civilizations, to include:
· significance of river valleys
· early irrigation and its impact on agriculture
· forms of government (e.g., the theocracies in Egypt, dynasties in China)
· effect on world economies and trade
· key historical figures
· religious traditions, cultural, and scientific contributions (e.g., writing systems, calendars, building of monuments such as the pyramids

How will we determine mastery? What is the timeline for mastery?
Quiz at the end of each lesson in the chapter. Possibly use extensions menu concept for the students who are able to do some additional research

How will we differentiate content/process/product (if applicable)?
Process: Extensions Menu
Content: Opportunity to choose a topic to delve deeper into
Product: see menuThe general education teacher will:Introduce the unit on Ancient Egypt with a film on Tuesday, Feb 3. Students will work through Lesson 1 on Thursday and Friday, Feb 4 and 5.

The general education teacher will :
provide time for the students who are ready to work on the extensions menu either in class or in gifted ed classroom.
The gifted education teacher will:
Create the extension menu that fits appropriately with Lesson 1.
Introduce the idea of a study guide for the entire chapter for certain students.

Who will score/grade what?
To be determined.

What will we do at our next meeting?
Discuss strengths and challenges of this assignment. Teacher is expecting to use this assignment throughout the chapter. Will look at rest of year and share draft plan. Shared with teacher the idea of a study guide – will make one for next chapter to share out at next meeting.