Lesson 26

Bell Ringer Explain the story of the Exodus Unit Essential Question How did Mesopotamia pave the way for later civilizations? Lesson Essential Question How did the sea power of the Phoenicians help spread civilization throughout the Mediterranean area? Process Phoenician Alphabet  Trade Phoenician Geography Phoenician Trade Skills Phoenician Ships Review Game Mesopotamia Jeopardy Homework Mesopotamia Test [...]

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Lesson 43

Bell Ringer Describe what happened between the Hyksos and the Egyptians. How did the Egyptians benefit from the rule of the Hyksos? Unit Essential Question How did the Nile River contribute to the development of Ancient Egyptian civilization? Process Test Preparation Jeopardy Egypt Study Guide Presentation checklist Video “Time Warp Trio – Tut Tut” Stock [...]

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Lesson 30

Bell Ringer What are some differences between Cuneiform and the Phoenician Alphabet? Compare and contrast Babylonians and Assyrians. Unit Essential Question How did Mesopotamia pave the way for later civilizations? Lesson Essential Question How did the sea power of the Phoenicians help spread civilization throughout the Mediterranean area? Process Return Crispin papers Ask volunteers to share [...]

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Lesson 36

Bell Ringer Describe what happened between the Hyksos and the Egyptians. How did the Egyptians benefit from the rule of the Hyksos? Unit Essential Question How did the Nile River contribute to the development of Ancient Egyptian civilization? Prepare for Assessment Jeopardy Egypt Study Guide Egyptian Kingdoms Stock Market Game What are stocks? Savings Calculator [...]

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Lesson 65

Bell Ringer What are three events that helped lead to the fall of the Roman Empire? Process Jeopardy Review Game Extension Build an Aqueduct Snakes and Ladders Dress a Roman Soldier Roman Bath Death in Rome Homework Tests Thursday 5/14 and Friday 5/15 Projects Monday 5/18 and Tuesday 5/19 Roman Notes

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Lesson 59

SMG  Money Central Yahoo Finance Bell Ringer Greece is located on what continent? What is the Acropolis? List 5 achievements of Ancient Greece. List three different city-states in Ancient Greece. Process Review Game Extension Ancient Olympic Video – Time Warp Trio Homework Study for test Dates Test – Monday 4/20 and Tuesday 4/21 Projects – [...]

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Lesson 38

Bell Ringer What is the social order of Ancient Egypt? Process Introduction to Ancient China With your partner write in your notebooks anything you know about Ancient China. (3 minutes) Share each groups results. Show “Ancient China” video (23 minutes) Review of Ancient Egypt Prepare for Assessment Jeopardy Play with a partner Egypt Study Guide [...]

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Lesson 37

Bell Ringer List three different natural resources found along the Nile River. What is the process of making a mummy called? What was invented during the Old Kingdom of Ancient Egypt? Answer Sandwich Summarize each of the three kingdoms (Old, Middle, and New) of Ancient Egypt in your own words. Old Kingdom Middle Kingdom New [...]

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Lesson 29

Bell Ringer Phoenica is located in what modern day country? What did the Phoenicians trade to other countries in the Mediterranean?  Review Game Mesopotamian Jeopardy Classwork Write an answer sandwich (Minimum of 5 sentences) What were the positive and negative aspects of community living and how did that impact the need for laws in society? [...]

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Lesson 66

Bell Ringer Why was the area of Egypt along the nile called the “black lands”? Why was the area of Egypt not along the nile called the “red lands”? Investwrite Submissions are due before April 11th So hurry up! Answer Sandwich Summarize each of the three kingdoms (Old, Middle, and New) of Ancient Egypt in [...]

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