Ancient World History: Early Civilizations (Prehistory to Empires)

Students investigate early human development and the rise of civilizations through role-play, simulations, and hands-on projects. Topics include Paleolithic and Neolithic societies, Mesopotamia, Egypt and Nubia, the Indus Valley, ancient China, Phoenicia, Israel, Persia, and the GRAPES framework. The course culminates in a creative Ancient Civilizations Theme Park project to demonstrate learning.

This course relies heavily on learner interaction, discussion, and engagement. While no prior knowledge is required, learners should come ready to actively participate, share ideas, and contribute to discussions.

Materials needed:

Paper: It is recommended to have both construction or colored paper for creative projects and regular paper for written assignments.

Pen/Pencil: Essential tools for note-taking, completing assignments, and engaging in activities.

Crayons/Markers/Colored Pencils: These coloring tools will be useful for visual projects and adding creativity to assignments.

Printer: Access to a printer is required for printing out resources provided by the teacher or accessing digital documents.

Note: If using hard copy printouts, it is strongly suggested to have a folder or binder for organization.

Dice: A physical set of dice, an app that allows for dice rolls, or access to a virtual dice roller online will be used for specific activities and simulations.

For digital worksheets, please refer to the 'Materials' section, which contains a list of third-party websites where they can be accessed.

Additionally, for the Ancient Civilizations Theme Park Project, you MAY need the following supplies:

Learners should use their lesson handouts from class, the internet and print sources to research their chosen classical civilizations. For the project, you can use poster board, construction paper, art materials, printed pictures, colored pencils and markers, scissors and glue. 3D & digital presentations are also allowed.

Please ensure that you have these supplies available to fully participate in our engaging activities and projects.