CULTURAL STUDIES 12/13 COURSE 1 ESSENTIAL UNIT 06 (E06)

(Ancient America) Unit Statement: This unit offers analysis of the geographic, political-economic, religious and social structures of early civilizations of South America and Meso-America. It traces the emergence and accomplishments of the civilizations on the Americas during ancient times. Empires that rose along with their Eurasian counterparts are recognized for megalithic architecture, agriculture advancements and cultural achievements in mathematics and science. Early American civilizations are known in a stricter historical sense. Western history is not rooted in Ancient America; thereby allowing for empirical distance. Archaeology and anthropological interpretations presents a picture of societies that ebbed and owed within geographic constraints and religious economic obligations. Additional research will be needed to explore how archaeologists helped recreate the past lifeways of the people. ESSENTIAL OUTCOME Friday, 1 February TSW discuss how archeology has helped recreate the lifeways of these early Americans. The Student Will describe all the qualities of the physical geography of the Americas. TSW analyze the method of slash and burn farming and describes its benets and detractions. TSW describe the archeological evidence of the religion and art of the Chavin Civilization. TSW describe the agriculture and art of the Nazca civilization. World History p 289-311; Guided Notes p 1-18 DVD Viewers Guide PAGES CLASSWORK HOMEWORK

Monday, 1 February through Wednesday, 6 February World History p 289-293; Guided Notes p 1-5 World History p 293; Guided Notes p 3 Mon 2/4: Mon 2/4: Guided Notes p 1-5 Finish classwork if not completed in Tues 2/5 and class. Weds 2/6: Review p 1-5

Tues 2/5: Guided Notes p 5-7

Wednesday, 6 February through Friday, 8 February World History p 295-296; Guided Notes p6 World History p 296-297; Guided Notes p 6-7 Weds 2/6: Finish classwork if Guided Notes p 8-9 not completed in class. Thurs 2/7 and Fri 2/8: Review p 5-9

TSW describe the agriculture, World History city structures and art of the p 298-299; Moche civilization. Guided Notes p 7-8

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ESSENTIAL OUTCOME TSW analyze how the geography surrounding the Olmec helped create their empire. TSW outline the Olmec culture and its legacy.

PAGES World History p 301-302; Guided Notes p 10-11 World History p 302-304; Guided Notes p 11-12 World History p 307-311; Guided Notes p 13-17 World History p 311; Guided Notes p 17-18

CLASSWORK Mon 2/18: Guided Notes p 10-13 Tues 2/19: Review p 10-13

HOMEWORK Mon 2/18: Finish classwork if not completed in class.

Monday, 18 February and Tuesday, 19 February

Wednesday, 20 February through Friday, 22 February TSW examine the life and achievements of the Mayan people. TSW speculate on the possible reasons for the demise of the Mayan civilization. Weds 2/20: Guided Notes p 13-18 Thurs 2/21 and Fri 2/22: Weds 2/20: Finish classwork if not completed in class.

Review HW p 13-18

Monday, 25 February and Thursday, 28 February Assessment: TSW design a lapbook on Ancient MesoAmerica (see separate rubric). Mon 2/25 thru Thurs 2/28: Work on lapbook. Final product due at end of class Thurs.

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