Unit 2: Before Columbus

It is very important to understand that the Americas were full of advance civilizations before Europeans arrived. Some Natives built huge cities and some even developed democracies. In this unit we will examine the different societies. We will examine primary resources as historians to put together narratives of what life could of been like during their times.

Success Criteria: Students can . . . .

Distinguish the similarities of the Aztec, Incas, and Mayas
Students can look at historical artifacts and put together a story based on the info they learned.
Distinguish the similarities and differences between the tribes in United States by understanding the regions they live in and how that impacts their culture.
Write a paragraph with a clear topic sentences that compares and contrast two different tribes.
Understand what other explorations and events are happening in the world that will set the blueprints for Columbus coming to America.

Thousands of civilizations lived in America before Columbus arrived. Picture: http://espressostalinist.wordpress.com/

Outline of Events

September 11: Students work in group and analyze primary resources. Students will need to fill out Dig worksheet and then as a group write a story about what they found. It's a historical fiction. Students then work through webquest and fill out Mayan ball game worksheet.
September 12: Students have finished the webquest will play the ancient ball game of the Mayans in the gym.
September 13: Student received test back and the retake policy. Notes and ppts over Ancient civilizations.
September 14: KENT PARK
September 17: Finish ppt from Thursday.
September 18: Students are assigned a Native American tribe to research and present over. They must have the cart finished before the end of class.
September 19: Students need to pick a way to present their project and start making the project.
September 20: Students must finish their project today!!!
September 21: Presentation of Native American Project Rubric
Retake Day for chapter 1
September 24: Review over the Ancient societies. We completed a Venn Diagram and wrote a practice essay as a class. Started ppt on natives.
September 25: Finish ppt over Natives. Assessment: Native Essay (This will be graded!!!) Rubric
September 26: Lesson on the Iroqouis Tribe and Lacrosse. Students receive Homework: Review Guide.
Retake Day for chapter 1
September 27: Ppt over Africa and Asia Homework: Worksheet 2.3 (Must get worksheet from me!)
September 28: Review
October 1: Test Review (session before school)

October 11 & 12: Retake Days

Unit 2: Before Columbus

Outline of Events

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