WORLD History
Class-wide Ancient Civilizations Competition
As a classroom management tool, I divide the class into groups of 3-5, and they create their own civilizations.
Students use our method of studying civilizations (GRAPES) to create their civilizations.
Throughout the semester, their civilizations can earn points for following expectations and going above and beyond.
Ancient Egypt: Mummy X & Mummification
Students analyzed text and clues to make inferences and solve the mystery of "Who was Mummy X?"
We collaborated with science to do a cross-curricular lab on mummification.
Students studied informational websites and watched videos to learn about the process of mummification.
Students led teachers in the step-by-step process while we mummified stuffed animals.
Ancient India: Caste System Sort
Students analyzed text detailing the origins and organization of the caste system.
Students worked in pairs to create life-size bodies and sort the castes according to the body parts of their origin.
Ancient Greece: Greek Olympics
Planned and organized a grade level event to celebrate the culmination of our ancient Greece unit.
Students competed in houses in intellection, theater and physical competitions.
Ancient Greece: Choice Project (see below)
Students completed research on a topic of choice.
They created models and presentations in a format of their choosing to teach students about their topic.
At the end of the project, we did a gallery walk to learn and inquire about each others projects.
Ancient Rome
Students researched Roman roads and aqueducts.
After, students built aqueducts to compete in the longest, fastest, and slowest categories.
The Middle Ages
After reading an introduction to the Middle Ages at the end of the year, students constructed castles to showcases working protection features, such as drawbridges and motes.
