Ancient Civilizations 7Th Grade Social Studies 7Th Grade • 2014-2015

Ancient Civilizations 7th Grade Social Studies 7th Grade • 2014-2015

Course description In seventh grade, you will study the origins of human ● beings, from early humans through the Middle Ages. We Ancient Importance of the Nile River will discover what it may have been like to live during ● Egyptian Temples and Pyramids each time period. We will also compare our way of life Egypt ● Social Structure of Ancient Egypt today and explore how each civilization influenced us.

10/21-11/19 Course objectives We will study the seven characteristics of a civilization and identify how each of these civilizations were Extra Notes: Writing assignment explaining different ways considered civilized. We will do this through a variety of the Nile River benefited Ancient Egypt. different methods to keep you engaged throughout the year. ● Daily Life in Ancient India Ancient ● Culture of Ancient India Materials Needed India ● Hinduism You will need to bring the following materials with you to class daily: agenda, interactive notebook, social studies 11/20-12/19 folder, pen or pencil, glue stick, pencil bag, colored pencils, and scissors.

● Daily Life in Ancient China Grading Scale (See Agenda) Ancient ● Culture of Ancient China

China ● Buddhism Homework Policy (as reviewed in class) 01/05-02/03 When assigned, homework is expected to be turned in on the day that it is due. You will be given plenty of time to complete homework assignment. Failure to complete ● The 4 types of Government homework on time will result in loss of points as well as Ancient ● Architectural Advancements lunch detention or after school detention. Greece ● Athens vs. Sparta Early ● “Timeline of my Life” 02/04-03/06 ● 5 types of hominids Humans ● The Neolithic Revolution Extra Notes: We will do an in class activity to help us understand the 4 types of government.

8/20-9/18 Ancient ● Plebeians vs. Patricians ● The 12 Tables Extra Notes: Writing assignment comparing the ● The Life of a Gladiator Paleolithic Age to the Neolithic Age Rome 03/06--4/06 Mesopotamia ● The land between the rivers 9/19-10/20 ● 7 characteristics of a Extra Notes: You will take on the role of a Gladiator, and civilization write a letter describing your life. ● Hammurabi’s Code of Laws ● Mesopotamian Technology Middle ● Feudalism Extra Notes: In class debate of whether or not ● The Manorial System Hammurabi’s Code was too harsh. Ages ● Medieval Towns

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