Social Studies: Ancient Egypt

Date: February 18, 2010
Teacher: Mr. Cavanaugh
Subject: 6th World History
Ancient Egypt

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

What we will learn (objectives):
How Ancient Egypt compares with Mesopotamia

What we will read or study (content):
Ancient Egypt from Prentice Hall World History, Connections to Today

How we will study it (process):
General education teacher will have students explore this chapter using different methods: such as vocabulary words, ACE+ practice, guided notes, and group work. Gifted ed teacher will support the teacher and monitor and coach the students, as needed. Gifted ed teacher will create activities for students to practice what they have learned, as well as help with lecture, when appropriate.

Students were introduced to taking 2-column notes from a teacher-created PowerPoint for the first chapter. Students then took notes using a graphic organizer from the second chapter. Students then read a primary source from the book and used the GATE reasoning questions to help lead the discussion.

Students will have a choice of products to show their understanding of the complete unit.

How we will know we learned something (product):
Choice of products

Who will score/grade what?:
To be determined

How will we differentiate content/process/product (if applicable):
Content: Prentice Hall World History, Connections to Today

Process: 2- column notes, taking own notes

Product: Choice of products

Homework:
As needed to complete selection from choice menu

What will we do at our next meeting?
Discuss next section, possibly allow one student to do an independent study; how can we include a “Socratic Method” discussion.