Unit: 600 C.E. – 1450 C.E.
Lesson: American Civilizations
Core Content:
Objectives:
1. Understand the ways in which the environment affected the development of the economies, politics, and culture of various parts of the Americas.
2. Describe essential features of the classical-era and postclassical civilizations of Mesoamerica
3. Describe the locations and characteristics of the Anasazi, Hopewll, Ohio River Valley, Plains, Western and the Mississippian cultures.
4. Compare the development of Mesoamerican and Andean civilizations, particularly the Aztec and Inca empires.
Essential Questions:
1. How did the different environments of Mesoamerica and the Andean region affect the development of civilizations?
2. Why did urban civilizations develop in Mesoamerica and the Andean region, but not in North America?
3. As you read this chapter, which things seemed to confirm your previous ideas about Native American peoples and civilizations? Were there any respects in which the authors challenged or contradicted your previous views?
4. How does technological development differ among the American peoples and societies previously discussed? What factors might explain the differences?
5. How does writing affect civilizations that develop it?
Procedures:
1. Read chapter 11 and fill out daily sheet.
2. Research the civilizations of the Americas
Group Project:
1. Students will be in groups of 4.
2. Students will choose one of the topics from the tic-tac-toe grid.
3. Students will then choose a form of presentation from the other grid.
4. Students will split up tasks evenly between group members.
5. Students will present project to the class on the 4th day.
Assessment:
1. Participation
2. Presentation
3. Project
Tic-Tac Toe for Student Choice Activities
Mapping the American Civilizations1. Include all American civilizations
· Aztec
· Maya
· Toltecs
· Anasazi
· Hohokam
· Moche
· Inca
· Mississippian Civilizations
· Ohio River Valley Civilizations
· Plains Civilizations
· Costal Civ.
· Tiwanaku
· Wari /
American Societies
1. Compare and contrast Mesoamerican societies with North American Societies2. Discuss political, cultural, and social differences.
3. Do not focus on two civilizations look at the big picture /
Classical-era and Postclassical
1. Explain the difference between Classical-era and postclassical society2. What causes the transition?
3. Discuss the major empires
4. Discuss politics, economics, and social aspects of each
North American Civilizations
1. Describe the society including religious aspects of these civilizations2. Discuss the economics of these civilizations
3. Discuss the politics of these civilizations
4. Do not get stuck on one civilization look at the big picture and use specific civilizations as examples /
South American Civilizations
1. Describe the society including religious aspects of these civilizations2. Discuss the economics of these civilizations
3. Discuss the politics of these civilizations
4. Do not get stuck on one civilization look at the big picture and use specific civilizations as examples /
American Economics
1. Compare and contrast Mesoamerican economics with North American economics.2. Explain the importance of Trade
3. Discuss the importance of agriculture.
4. Why are some civilizations agricultural and others are not?
American Politics
1.Compare and contrast Mesoamerican and North American politics.2. Discuss military, government, and leadership. /
American Religions
1. Discuss the religions of the Americas2. Are there differences between civilizations? Why? Why not?
3. What is the importance of religion to society, government, and economics? / Differences between Eastern and Western Hemisphere societies
1. Why did the east and the west develop differently?
2. Discuss the differences in economics, politics, religion, and society.
Name: ______I Choose Activity ______
Due Date ______Oct 26______
Rubric: Points - 20
To receive full credit all parts of the activity choice and criteria choice must be complete and AP worthy.
Product Criteria Cards – Try doing this in an electronic version
Brochure1. Pictures Related to topic
2. Attractive and neat layout
3. Folded with information on each panel
4. Neat and clear writing highlighting important points / Concept Map/Web
1. Has Major topic in Center
2. Shows details about the topic with lines and/or circles radiating from the center
3. Visually shows relationships of details or ideas to one another
4. Neat and legible
Cartoon
1. Conveys a message
2. Clear writing with correct spelling
3. Neatly drawn
4. Humorous
5. Creative and original / Chart
1. Well-organized sections divided by lines
2. Clear and neat writing
3. Has a title and sub-titles
4. Accurate information
Crossword Puzzle
1. Each word intersects with another in at least one space
2. Correct spelling
3. Accurate definitions indicating across and down / Diorama
1. Realistic depiction of scene
2. Sides have background scenery
3. 3-dimensional figures/objects in foreground
4. Durable construction
5. Accurate
Collage
1. Has a solid backing
2. Visually attractive and neat
3. Pictures overlap
4. Creative and original
5. Has a title/labels / Drawing
1. Pictures are clear and understandable
2. Neatly done
3. Shows topic accurately
Comic Book
1. Frames in correct sequence
2. Tells story or idea through pictures
3. Characters/ objects clearly drawn
4. Clear writing with correct spelling
5. Humor
6. Original and creative / Flowchart
1. Has items in sequential order
2. Shows relationship between items by use of arrows or lines
3. Labels and items are neatly written
4. Short explanation of each item
Game
1. Clear and understandable rules
2. Well constructed
3. Visually appealing
4. Relates to topic being studied / Model
1. Accurate representation
2. Durable and well constructed
3. Neatness
4. Creative use of materials
Graph
1. Labels/Title
2. Accurate data plotted correctly
3. Ruled measurements
4. Easy to understand
5. Neatness / Mosaic
1. Picture or design clearly shown
2. Uses small bits of paper, glass, tile, or other materials to make picture
3. Neatness
4. Is historically accurate
Illustrated Booklet
1. Has words that explain pictures
2. Pictures match topic
3. Organized in a logical fashion
4. Neat and visually appealing
5. Correct spelling and grammar / Mural
1. Hangs on a wall
2. Is a rectangular shape at least 12”x36”
3. Shows several objects, people, and/or scenes
4. Colorful and neat
Map
1. Correct location of places
2. Clearly written key and symbols
3. Has a scale and compass rose
4. Label/places spelled correctly
5. Shapes of places and distances are accurate / Oral Report/Presentation
1. Voice projection, clarity and expression
2. Eye Contact
3. Appropriate body language
4. Correct Thinking
Mobile
1. Items are balanced and hang from a central point or structure
2. Durable construction
3. Visually appealing
4. Creative
5. Relevant to topic / Picture Postcard
1. Picture in color on front of card
2. Picture is clear and understandable
3. Size 4x5 or 4x6
4. Message included on back