Unit One

4

Geography

seven continents and identify their major countries and locations on a map.

Unit Two

4

Early History & Fertile Crescent

Students will learn that the Fertile Crescent is the cradle of ancient civilization.

Unit Three

4

Ancient Egypt

compare the Egyptian civilization with previously learned civilizations

Unit Four

3

Ancient Kingdoms;  Middle East

Students will learn why the Middle East is the ”Crossroads of the Ancient World”.

Unit Five

2

Introduction to the Geography of Western Europe

 

Unit Six

4

Ancient Greece

Students will describe the first two civilizations on the Balkan Peninsula- the Minoans, and the Mycenaean.

Unit Seven

4

Ancient Rome

Students will be able to list more than five major accomplishments or contributions of Ancient Rome

Unit Eight

2

India

Discuss important aesthetic & intellectual traditions

Unit Nine

3

China

Locate & describe origins of Chinese civilization in the Huang-He Valley during the Shang Dynasty