6th+Grade+Ancient+World+History+Extensions

=__**Ancient World History Extensions for 6th Grade**__=

=__Current Unit - Ancient Egypt__= =Mummification Ceremony October 24 in Room 227=

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=Be prepared to continually think about and respond to the focus questions throughout the ancient civilization units =

=__Focus Questions and Prompts on Ancient Civilizations__=
 * 1) ==How did the physical environment impact the development of civilizations?==
 * 2) ==What factors led to the development of civilizations?==
 * 3) ==How did the development of civilizations affect individuals, families and groups?==
 * 4) ==How did the development of civilizations impact the physical environment?==
 * 5) ==What can we learn from early civilizations that may be applied to problem solving today in modern times?==
 * 6) ==How successful was the Mesopotamian civilization?==
 * 7) ==What were the 5 most important changes, inventions or areas of new knowledge for ancient civilizations? Why and how did they affect the daily lives of people?==
 * 8) ==What makes a culture civilized?==

=__Past Units__= = [|Mesopotamia Project Submission Sheet] = = [|Project Rubric] = =**__[|Template Extended Mesopotamia]__ Make a copy for yourself to use for planning and research. Follow the instructions on the page.**=

=__Extended Mesopotamia Museum Project__= ===In class you will be asked to research, plan, organize and present content about Mesopotamia. You will have the choice of topics and presentation format. Make a copy of the Template Extended Mesopotamia and follow the instructions. Use the copy for planning and research. Be aware of the due date when it gets announced in class. You will be asked as part of the research project to analyze and evaluate the development and impact of the early civilizations.===

=__**Resources**__= =**[|British Museum]**=
 * A great interactive website.**

=**[|Ancient History Encyclopedia]**=
 * A comprehensive site with additional resources.**