Lesson 68

Bell Ringer What are the 3 era’s of leadership in Rome? Who was Julius Caesar? Unit Essential Question Why is Rome such an important ancient civilization? Lesson Essential Question What technological advances did the Roman civilization develop? How were the family and society organized? Process Roman Roads Interactive Map of Rome Discover what it was [...]

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Lesson 66

Bell Ringer What do you know about Ancient Rome? Unit Essential Questions Why is Rome such an important ancient civilization? Lesson Essential Question What technological advances did the Roman civilization develop? How were the family and society organized? Process Hand out Learning Maps Use Google Earth to introduce Ancient Rome Ancient Romans Read the first [...]

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Lesson 62

Bell Ringer Explain Trial by Jury in Ancient Greece. Unit Essential Question What are the many factors leading to the development of Greek civilization? Lesson Essential Question Who were the influential Greeks and what were their contributions? Process QCBA – QuizStar Pericles Time Warp Trio – Ancient Greece Olympics Greek Extensions Winged Sandals Sparta Museum Athens Museum [...]

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Lesson 60

Bell Ringer What was the last year the Pittsburgh Pirates won more than half of their games? How many hits did Pittsburgh Pirate great Roberto Clemente end his career with?  Think zeros:) How many World Series victories do the Phillies have and the Pirates? Opening Day of Baseball Season Baseball and Life video Why is [...]

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Lesson 57

Bell Ringer Would you rather be an Athenian or a Spartan, why? Unit Essential Question What are the many factors leading to the development of Greek civilization? Lesson Essential Question Compare and contrast the government and daily lives of Athens and Sparta. Process Sparta Museum Athens Museum Ancient Greece video Alexander the Great Socrates and [...]

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Lesson 53

Bell Ringer Name the three seas that surround Greece.  (A.I.M.) What is the Acropolis? Unit Essential Question What are the many factors leading to the development of Greek civilization? Lesson Essential Question Explain the religious beliefs. How were their religious beliefs connected to Greek mythology? Process Greek Gods and Goddesses Be sure to answer the [...]

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Lesson 49

Bell Ringer List anything you know about Ancient Greece. Unit Essential Question What are the many factors leading to the development of Greek civilization? Process Finish presentations Video “Ancient Civilization for Children – Ancient Greece” SMG Money Central Yahoo Finance Google Finance Market Watch Google Docs

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Lesson 46

Bell Ringer What are some of the achievements of China? Do you use any achievements of China? Unit Essential Question What influenced the development of the Ancient Chinese civilization? How did these factors shape their culture and achievements? Process Review for China Test (20 minutes) Work in groups to answer all the questions on study [...]

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Lesson 44

Bell Ringer What was the process used by the Chinese to build the Great Wall?  Explain. Who was Confucius? Unit Essential Questions What influenced the development of the Ancient Chinese civilization? How did these factors shape their culture and achievements? Process Share “Made In China” – video project of China Stock Market Game activity In [...]

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Lesson 43

Bell Ringer Interpret the following quote: “The superior man is satisfied and composed; the mean man is always full of distress.” Unit Essential Questions What influenced the development of the Ancient Chinese civilization? How did these factors shape their culture and achievements? Lesson Essential Questions What are the major philosophies of this civilization? How do [...]

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