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Egypt Unit PlanEgypt Unit Plan
Publisher
New York City Department of Education
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Grade
6th - 8th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Duration
1 mo 12 days
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Collaborative Learning
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Internet Access
Year
2009
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Egypt

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This six-week unit encompasses all subjects with a focus study on world history and the development of ancient civilizations. As gifted and talented students dive into the interesting yet challenging topic of Egypt, they think critically to investigate the role of geography in the development of ancient Egyptian societies. 

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

critical reading, critical thinking, taxonomy, world geography, egyptian hieroglyphs, egypt, egyptian art, egyptian culture, ancient egypt, egyptian hieroglyphics, egyptian history, egyptian pyramids

Additional Tags

social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • Transform the classroom into a museum that includes projects and models, prose, illustrations, costumes, media, etc. created by the class
  • Use the table of contents to find activities and concepts faster

Classroom Considerations

  • Significant preparation is required for this unit, please set time aside or ask for help from a volunteer before beginning this unit
  • Lesson plans are designed for critically engaged thinkers; consider adapting it for others

 

Pros

  • Very detailed and descriptive lesson plans for social studies and English language arts included as well as interdisciplinary connections with math, science, drama, and physical education
  • Written and created to meet National Association for Gifted Children Standards (NAGCS)

Cons

  • None

Common Core

SL.6.1.a SL.6.2 SL.6.3 SL.6.4 SL.7.1.a SL.7.2 SL.7.3 SL.7.4 SL.8.1.a SL.8.2 SL.8.3 SL.8.4 RH.6-8.1 RH.6-8.4 RH.6-8.7 WHST.6-8.2.a WHST.6-8.4 WHST.6-8.7

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