Description
Kick off your middle school social studies year with a high-impact, low-prep lesson on the foundations of ancient civilizations. Designed for use with Microsoft Office, this 60-minute lesson is perfect for the first week of school. It blends critical thinking, collaboration, and humor to help students explore what makes a civilization—and why it matters.
Students will engage with a Horrible Histories video, collaborate on a “Civilization or Not?” group sort, and analyze early human artifacts to build historical thinking skills. Activities include sentence starters, visual supports, and flexible formatting to support diverse learners, including ELs and students with IEPs.
This lesson aligns with North Carolina Essential Standards for Grade 6 Social Studies, specifically:
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6.H.2.1 – Explain how innovation and technology impacted societies
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6.G.1.1 – Use maps, charts, and geographic tools to understand civilizations
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6.C.1.1 – Explain how culture shapes a society
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6.E.1.1 – Compare how various ancient societies used economic systems
Includes:
✔ Editable Microsoft Word worksheets
✔ Editable PowerPoint slide deck
✔ “Civilization or Not?” sort activity (printable + digital)
✔ Artifact analysis graphic organizer
✔ Guided video response sheet
✔ Exit ticket
✔ Scaffolded prompts, sentence starters, and word banks throughout
✔ Google Slides and Google Docs versions also included
⚠️ Please Note: I don’t create overly flashy lessons filled with extra graphics and distractions. My focus is on clear, purposeful content that empowers students to show what they know in a variety of ways. These activities are designed to support engagement without gimmicks, making it easier to gauge mastery, and participation. Every resource includes built-in scaffolds to ensure all students can access the learning and demonstrate their understanding with confidence.
This resource allows a maximum of 2 downloads. Please save it to your device immediately. For assistance contact info@misswarrensclass.com
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