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Unit Plan: Social Studies Unit Topic: Ancient Egypt Grade: 6 Number of Students: 1 Name/s: I.H. Students Current Grade Level: Reading

This 6-day unit plan for a 6th grade social studies class focuses on Ancient Egypt. Students will learn about key terms, locations, people and events related to Ancient Egypt through videos and class discussions. They will create flashcards to study terms and fill out a map of Egypt. Students will then research and create a visual project on one of the 10 greatest discoveries in Egypt. The plan assesses students through worksheets, projects and class discussions. Accommodations will be provided as needed for the student.

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Unit Plan: Social Studies Unit Topic: Ancient Egypt Grade: 6 Number of Students: 1 Name/s: I.H. Students Current Grade Level: Reading

This 6-day unit plan for a 6th grade social studies class focuses on Ancient Egypt. Students will learn about key terms, locations, people and events related to Ancient Egypt through videos and class discussions. They will create flashcards to study terms and fill out a map of Egypt. Students will then research and create a visual project on one of the 10 greatest discoveries in Egypt. The plan assesses students through worksheets, projects and class discussions. Accommodations will be provided as needed for the student.

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Unit Plan: Social Studies

Unit Topic: Ancient Egypt

Grade: 6th

Number Of Students: 1

Name/s: I.H.
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Students Current Grade Level: Reading

Common Core Standards Addressed:


CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.6-8.2: Determine the central ideas or information of a
primary or secondary source; provide an accurate summary of the source distinct
from prior knowledge or opinions.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.6-8.4: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they
are used in a text, including vocabulary specific to domains related to history/social
studies.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.6-8.7: Integrate visual information (e.g., in charts, graphs,
photographs, videos, or maps) with other information in print and digital texts.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.6-8.9: Analyze the relationship between a primary and
secondary source on the same topic.
Maine Learning Results Addressed: Students make individual and collaborative
decisions on matters related to social studies using relevant information and
research and discussion skills. Develop individual and collaborative decisions/plans
by contributing equitably to collaborative discussions, and examining alternative
ideas, considering the pros and cons, and thoughtfully and respectfully recognizing
the contributions of other group members. Make a real or simulated decision related
to the classroom, school, community, civic organization, Maine, or beyond by
applying appropriate and relevant social studies knowledge and skills, including
research skills, and other relevant information.
Students understand major eras, major enduring themes, and historic influences in
the history of Maine, the United States, and various regions of the world. Explain
that history includes the study of past human experience based on available
evidence from a variety of sources; and explain how history can help one better
understand and make informed decisions about the present and future. Identify and
analyze major historical eras, major enduring themes, turning points, events,
consequences, and people in the history of Maine, the United States and various
regions of the world. Trace and explain the history of democratic ideals and
constitutional principles and their importance in the history of the United States and
the world. Analyze interpretations of historical events that are based on different
perspectives and evidence.

Number of Lessons Incorporated into Unit Plan/Brief Description of each


days activity: 6 days @ 90min class period/block, Seventh day if needed to
complete projects
Day One: Pre-teach terms associated with Ancient Egypt, have students create
Quizlet flash cards on their IPad/Laptop with terms, pre-teach questions that
students need to observe for during video, & watch first 20 min of video of Ancient
Egyptian Pharaoh Tuthmosis III, review questions in a class discussion format
Day Two: Review terms & questions in a class discussion format, Teacher/Ed. Tech
check each student flash cards, Finish last thirty min of video, introduce map of
Egypt & begin to fill out important locations on map associated with Ancient Egypt
video
Day Three: Finish map, review terms/questions from video on Ancient Egypt,
Introduce project concept & pre-teach video on 10 greatest discoveries in Egypt,
begin to view first twenty min of video, remind students of project next class and to
think of which greatest discovery they would like to research and make a visual for
project
Day Four: Review terms associated to Ancient Egypt/questions from video one and
give the students a worksheet after the review that incorporates matching of terms
to definition and questions from video one on Ancient Egypt, finish video on 10
greatest discoveries, tell students that they will be working on project next two
classes.
Day Five: Have the student/s tell staff their choose of project topic and help them
find important information about their topic on their iPad/laptops, begin to create
their visual part of their project from supplies provided by the teacher, allow group
work to accommodate students who need extra help, review any terms that the
students had difficulty with
Day Six: Finish short paper on topic & complete visual aid for project, present
project if student wants too, class discussion about terms learned during unit &
reward students with a snack associated with Egyptian cuisine
Day Seven: If needed
Materials needed:
Lesson/Content Objective:
Number of students suggested for lesson:
Accommodations: If needed for Student/s: I.H.Procedure: Step One:

Assessment:

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