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Zachlod, Michelle, Ed. – 2001
This model lesson for sixth graders about the beginnings of civilization in the Near East and Africa aims to have students focus on the cultural and geographical features of a region: landforms, climate, and vegetation. The lesson features three major topics: (1) Sumer and Mesopotamia, (2) Egypt, and (3) Kush. It addresses the uses and…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Ancient History, Cultural Context, Curriculum Enrichment
Download full textDesler, Gail – 2000
In this grade 6 interdisciplinary language arts and social studies unit, students are required to assume the role of a team and describe their country's participation in trade along the Silk Road. Countries represented in the unit include Egypt, Italy, Iraq, India, Israel, and China. The team is asked to create a display showing artifacts, journal…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Asian History, Cooperative Learning, Evaluation
