PDF-[EBOOK] - History Pockets: Ancient Civilizations, Grades 1-3

History Pockets Ancient Civilizations Grades 1 to 3 contains seven discovery pockets An introduction pocket gives an overview of the time periods studied The other pockets focus on the food shelter clothing and contributions of six ancient worlds Each of the pockets contains a reproducible pocket label four picture dictionary words a fact sheet of background information for the teacher a reproducible student information booklet complete with illustrations a postcard of a famous monument two puppets to show the clothing arts and crafts projects and writing activities As a culminating activity the students put together a passport of all the places they have visited This passport gives students a chance to reflect on all they have learned The book includes the following pockets What Is History Ancient Mesopotamia Ancient Egypt Ancient Greece Ancient Rome Ancient China and Ancient Aztec World. Science and Technology Egyptians made advances in calendars geometry medicine and other areas Belief Systems Egyptians believed in many gods and a happy life after death Work and Family Life ESSENTIAL QUESTION How did work and social roles affect pe Belief Systems Chinese philosophies such as Confucianism and Daoism had a lasting in64258 uence on East Asia Science and Technology During Han times China made many advances in technology agriculture and trade The Silk Roads ESSENTIAL QUESTION What It is called civilization Government A new type of government developed in Sumer that included a city and its surrounding lands Government Religion dominated life in Sumer but in time powerful men who were not priests became the political rulers The It is called civilization Government A new type of government developed in Sumer that included a city and its surrounding lands Government Religion dominated life in Sumer but in time powerful men who were not priests became the political rulers The Government Assyria used several different methods to control its empire Government The Chaldeans replaced the Assyrians as the main power in Mesopotamia and other parts of the Fertile Crescent A Mighty Military Machine ESSENTIAL QUESTION How was Ass Early Humans on the Move , hunter-gatherers had migrated through much of world - crossed land bridge between Siberia and Alaska, entering Americas icts if groups feared each other REVIEW QUESTION Early Humans on the Move , hunter-gatherers had migrated through much of world - crossed land bridge between Siberia and Alaska, entering Americas icts if groups feared each other REVIEW QUESTION An Increase in Government Control ESSENTIAL QUESTION Darius Extends Persian Control Rome Changes to Indian LifeESSENTIAL QUESTION Geography and History of the World . 1. History, as we know it! . Prehistory- time before writing and reading . Large span of time where we know little about the people and world inhabitants . Prehistory . Cannan to Egypt and BackESSENTIAL QUESTION Moses Leads the Israelites - according to Torah, Abraham MESOPOTAMIA. EGYPT. Mesopotamia and Egypt are together known as the Fertile Crescent. Just like Mesopotamia, Egypt is one of the oldest civilizations in the world. Although Egypt arose after Mesopotamia, what characteristics do you think they shared?.