History Lesson Plans
This year in history, you'll be required to act and think like detectives! Your case: Uncover the mysteries of the ancient world! In order to do this, you’ll have to follow the footprints, bag the artifacts, and round up the likely historical figures. As you master these skills, you'll discover an ancient world of lost languages, mummies, and mysteries that have long baffled archaeologists.
Weekly Lesson Plans
- April 22 - 26, 2019
- April 29 - May 3, 2019
- May 6-10, 2019
- May 13 - 17, 2019
- May 20 -24, 2019
- May 27-31, 2019
- June 3-7, 2019
April 22 - 26, 2019
Ancient History Planner | April 22 - 26, 2019
Monday - 4/22
Objective: Identify the role and importance of the primary Greek gods in preparation for the gods project.
Agenda:
Do now: What do advertisers use in advertisements (commercials, posters, billboards, etc.) to make you want to buy their product or use their service? Write your thoughts on scratch paper.
1. Introduction to Greek gods - Creation of the universe and 12 Olympian gods video.
2. Introduce Greek gods advertising group project
3. Move into New groups and begin working in groups, if time.
Homework:Research and take any additional notes which might be important or inspirational for your group project on a Greek god.
Tuesday - 4/23
Objective : Create an advertisement for a product based on a Greek god or goddess’ role and mythology.
Agenda:
1. Reminders about project
2. Work on project
Homework:determined by group - project due Friday
Wednesday - 4/24
Objective : Create an advertisement for a product based on a Greek god or goddess’ role and mythology.
Agenda:
Do now: Reminders and Check-in
2. Continue to work on project
Homework:determined by group - project due Friday
Thursday - 4/25
Objective : Create an advertisement for a product based on a Greek god or goddess’ role and mythology.
Agenda:
Do now: Reminders and Check-in
2. Continue to work on project
Homework:determined by group - project is due tomorrow
Friday - 4/26
Objective: Present advertisements w/ appropriate speaking and listening norms.
Agenda:
Do now - Peer evaluations on group participation
1. Present Greek God advertisements - if schedule permits
Homework:primary and secondary sources p. 286-287
April 29 - May 3, 2019
Ancient History Planner | April 29 - May 3, 2019
Monday - 4/29Objective: Create an advertisement for a product based on a Greek god or goddess’ role and mythology.
Agenda:
Do now: Reminders and Check-in
2. Continue to work on project
Homework: determined by group - project is due tomorrow
Tuesday - 4/30
Objective: Present advertisements w/ appropriate speaking and listening norms.
Agenda:
Do now - Peer evaluations on group participation
1. Present Greek god advertisements
Homework: primary and secondary sources p. 286-287
Wednesday - 5/1
Objective: Identify the growth of Greece's city-states, culture, and government.
Agenda:
Do now - correct p. 287
1. Play Flyswatter for 5 minutes to review primary vs. secondary sources
2. Take notes on 8.3
Homework: Continue working on 8.3 notes
Thursday - 5/2
Objective: Identify the growth of Greece's city-states, culture, and government.
Agenda:
Do now: Pride rocks!
1. Finish 8.3 notes
2. 8.3 review
Homework: HW p.82
Friday - 5/3
Objective: Identify the growth of Greece's city-states, culture, and government.
Agenda:
Do now - Create an Instagram on the growth of Greece's city-states, culture, or government.
1. Continue reviewing 8.3 notes
Homework: none
May 6-10, 2019
Ancient History Planner | May 6-10, 2019
Monday - 5/6
Objective: Identify the growth of Greece's city-states, culture, and government.
Agenda:
Do now - Create an Instagram on the growth of Greece's city-states, culture, or government.
1. Continue reviewing 8.3 notes
Homework: HW p.82
Tuesday - 5/7
Objective: Identify the growth of Greece's city-states, culture, and government.
Agenda:
Do now - Correct HW p.82
1. Finish reviewing 8.3
Homework: none
Wednesday - 5/8
Objective: Take notes on the differences between Athens and Sparta.
Agenda:
Do now: Write down three bullet points about Athens and three bullet points about Sparta
1. Take notes on 8.4
Homework: finish 8.4 notes, if needed
Thursday - 5/9
Objective:Compare and contrast culture and government of Sparta and Athens.
Agenda:
Do now - write a cinquain poem for Sparta or Athens
1. 8.4 review
Homework: none
Friday - 5/10
Objective: Compare and contrast culture and government of Sparta and Athens with notes and videos.
Agenda:
Do now - complete and correct HW p.83
1. 8.4 review
Homework: Begin reviewing for ch. 8 test on Wednesday - 5/15
May 13 - 17, 2019
Ancient History Planner | May 13-17, 2019
Monday - 5/13
Objective: Identify the growth of Greece's city-states, culture, and government.
Agenda:
Do now - Athens/Sparta Pod Brochures check-in
1. Work on Athens/Sparta Pod Brochures
Homework: Complete Athens/Sparta Pod Brochures for tomorrow’s class and continue reviewing for Ch. 8 test on Thursday - 5/16
Tuesday - 5/14
Objective: Compare and contrast culture and government of Sparta and Athens with notes and videos.
Agenda:
Do now - Correct HW p.83
1. Athens/Sparta Pod Brochures are due
2. Finish reviewing 8.4
3. Work on HW pp. 84-85
Homework: Finish HW pp. 84-85 and study for Ch. 8 test on Early Greeks this Thursday - 5/16
Wednesday - 5/15
Objective: Compare and contrast key elements of Early Greece.
Agenda:
Do now: HW p. 86
1. Review Ch. 8 HW Study Guide on Early Greeks
Homework: Study for Ch. 8 test tomorrow on the Early Greeks - tomorrow - 5/16
Thursday - 5/16
Objective: Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of Early Greeks by acing your Ch. 8 Test
Agenda:
Do now - 5 minutes of mindfulness to mentally prepare for your Ch. 8 test on the Early Greeks
1. Take Ch. 8 Test on the Early Greeks
Homework: none
Friday - 5/17
Objective: Demonstrate deeper understanding of Athens and Sparta by presenting your Athens/Sparta Brochures
Agenda:
Do now - Prep your Athens/Sparta Brochures
1. Present Athens/Sparta Brochures
Homework: None
May 20 -24, 2019
Ancient History Planner | May 20-24, 2019
Monday - 5/20
Objective: Identify the growth of Greece's city-states, culture, and government.Agenda:Do now - Athens/Sparta Pod Brochure peer evaluation
1. Finish presenting Athens/Sparta Pod Brochures
2. Athens/Sparta - Compare and contrast culture and government via rap-battle.
Homework: None
Tuesday - 5/21 - Miles to Go (Part of Period 2)
Objective: Compare and contrast culture and government of Sparta and Athens with rap-battle .
Agenda:
Do now - Prepare for Pod vs Pod rap-battle
1. Athens/Sparta - Compare and contrast culture and government via rap-battle.
Homework: Read and begin taking notes on 11.1
Wednesday - 5/22 - Miles To Go - (Periods 4 & 5)
Homework: Complete notes on 11.1
Thursday - 5/23
Objective: Read and take notes on the impacts of Shang and Zhou dynasties on the development of China's culture, government, and philosophies.
Agenda:
Do now - H_Wbk p.111-112
1. Read and take notes on 11.2
Homework: Finish 11.2 notes and complete H_Wbk p.113
Friday - 5/24 - Early Release
Objective: Read and take notes on the impacts of Shang and Zhou dynasties on the development of China's culture, government, and philosophies.
Agenda:
Do now - Correct H_Wbk pp. 112-113
1. Review 11.1
Homework: None
Have a safe and relaxing Memorial Day weekend!
May 27-31, 2019
Ancient History Planner| May 27-31, 2019
Monday - 5/27 - Memorial Day - No School
Tuesday - 5/28 - (Part of Period 2)
Objective: Discuss the impact of China’s landscape on its culture, government, and philosophies.
Agenda:
Do now - Cinquain on Ancient China
1. Review 11.1
Homework: Read and begin taking notes on 11.3
Wednesday - 5/29 - Miles To Go - (Periods 4 & 5)
Homework: Complete notes on 11.3
Thursday - 5/30
Objective:1. Discuss the impacts of Shang and Zhou dynasties on the development of China's culture, government, and philosophies. 2. Read and take notes on how and why the Zhou and Qin dynasties were able to unite China.
Agenda:
Do now - Write about the following prompt - “Did the Zhou or Qin dynasties have a bigger impact on the unification of China?” Provide and discuss two examples to support your argument?
1. Review 11.2
2. Ancient Greece Retake (Optional)
Homework: H_Wbk p. 115
Friday - 5/31
Objective: Discuss how and why the Zhou and Qin dynasties were able to unite China.
Agenda:
Do now - Correct H_Wbk p. 115
1. Review 11.3
Homework: None. Have a fun-filled weekend!
See you in June, Peeps!
June 3-7, 2019
Ancient History Planner | June 3-7, 2019
Monday - 6/3
Objective: 1. Discuss the impacts of Shang and Zhou dynasties on the development of China's culture, government, and philosophies to prepare for Thursday’s ancient China 11.1-11.2 quiz
Agenda:
Do now - Write about the following prompt - List and discuss three innovations that helped ancient China advance as a civilization
1. Begin working on Zhou and Qin Dynasty Information Charts
Homework: Continue to work on Zhou and Qin Dynasty Information Charts
Tuesday - 6/4
Objective: Study the impacts of Shang and Zhou dynasties on the development of China's culture, government, and philosophies to prepare for Thursday’s ancient China 11.1-11.2 quiz
Agenda:
Do now - Watch ancient China video Clip
1. Continue working on Zhou and Qin Dynasty Information Charts
Homework: Study for Thursday’s ancient China 11.1-11.2 quiz
Wednesday 6/5
Objective: Study the impacts of Shang and Zhou dynasties on the development of China's culture, government, and philosophies to prepare for Thursday’s ancient China 11.1-11.2 quiz
Agenda:
Do now - Review notes and other materials for ancient China 11.1-11.2 quiz
1. ancient China 11.1-11.2 quiz study review
Homework: Study for tomorrow’s ancient China 11.1-11.2 quiz
Thursday - 6/6
Objective: Study the impacts of Shang and Zhou dynasties on the development of China's culture, government, and philosophies to prepare for Thursday’s ancient China 11.1-11.2 quiz
Agenda:
Do now - 5 minute Review for ancient China 11.1-11.2 quiz
1. ancient China 11.1-11.2 quiz
Homework: None. Have a smile-filled weekend! See you on Monday:D!
Friday - 6/7 - No classes for Middle School students!
Essential Questions
Early Humankind
- What do archaeologists know about early humans?
- What influenced the physical and cultural development of early hominids?
- How did technology, communication, and resources impact survival?
- What can we learn from studying early humans?
- How has human history been influenced by geography?
- How did the domestication of plants and animals change the way people lived?
- How did people change (or modify) their environment to survive?
Mesopotamia and Egypt
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Greece
- What are the key differences between direct democracy and representative democracy?
- How did a belief in Greek gods affect the development of Greece’s culture?
- How were Athens and Sparta alike?How were they different?
- How did Alexander the Great spread Greek culture?
- What are some enduring contributions of the ancient Greeks to the modern western world?
