Ancient Civilizations · 69 topics · Common Core State Standards

Ancient Civilizations, uncovering evidence.

69 topics aligned to Common Core State Standards. A comprehensive journey through the earliest human societies and the great civilizations of the ancient world.

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Suggested Methodologies

Ancient Civilizations, taught through active methods.

Not every active-learning method works on every topic. Here are four that tend to land hard in ancient civilizations.

Socratic Seminar

Deep discussion in inner/outer circles

Evidence analysis

Mock Trial

Courtroom simulation with roles

Decision re-enactment

Simulation Game

Complex scenario with roles and consequences

Counter-factual testing

Document Mystery

Analyze evidence to solve a historical question

Source triangulation

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