Unit Plan: Civilizations in the Middle East
Essential Questions
1. What gifts did the
Sumerian's give to us?
2. Why do we remember
Hammurabi?
3. In what way did the Hebrew
people differ from other
ancient people?
4. What helped the Assyrians
become a war machine?
5. What was the difference
between the way the
Assyrians treated defeated
people and the way the
Persians did?
Concepts
 Describe how the Akkadian and
Babylonian civilizations
became powerful in
Mesopotamia
 Evaluate the role of the
Phoenicians and the Hebrew in
world civilization
 Compare the way the
Assyrians, the Chaldeans, and
the Persian treated conquered
peoples.
 Explain the way the Persian
unified their Empire
Unit Content Master List of All Activities Informal Assessments
Everyday Activities:
Unit: Civilizations in the Middle East  Informal checks for
 Daily Readings
understanding throughout the
Chapter 3: Civilizations develop in the  Vocabulary Terms
lesson
Middle East  Review Homework
 Closure activity
 Guided/Independent Practice
 Group Work  Observation of student
 The Sumerians response to answers and
Writing Activities:
 The Akkadians and the Babylonians  Journal Assignments student dialogue
 The Phoenicians and the Hebrews - What gifts did the Sumerian's  Observation during
give to us? independent practice
Chapter 4: Middle-Eastern Empires: 8– - Why do we remember
Hammurabi?  Homework
B.C to 330 B.C
 Essay Exam Questions
- In what way did the Hebrew
 The Assyrians people differ from other ancient
 The Chaldeans people?
 Short Essay Assignment
 The Persians
- What was the difference between
the way the Assyrians treated
Trade Books: defeated people and the way the
 The Babylonian Captivity Persians did?
Reading Comprehension:
 Technology Moves Ahead  Section Review Questions
Videos:  Graphic organizer
 Crash Course History: Early  Concept map Formal Assessments
Civilizations Vocabulary Strategies:
Artifacts:  Daily Study Guide Terms  Quizzes; (3) 10 pts each
 Hammurabi’s Code  Concept map  Cumulative unit-exam (100
 Review/drill pts)
Critical Thinking:  Worksheets: (4) 10 pts each.
 Sectional Essay Questions  Journals: (3) 10 pts each
 Class Debate
 Short Essay (1) 20 points
- Should the U.S. have allied with Soviet
 Homework and Study-Guide
Union?
Differentiated Instruction: checked daily for completion
 Group activities
 Presentations
 debate
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 Unit Plan: Standards, Objectives, Vocabulary

Unit Title:
U Civilizations in the Middle East Number of Days for this Unit: 10 Length of Class Period: 45 Min Grade Level: 7-12 Course Title: World History

Rationale: Vocabulary in This Unit:

We as a society are directly descended from ancient societies like
Egypt and Mesopotamia, because their ideas and beliefs have
been shared and passed down through so many cultures. So we
can learn about our society and culture by studying them.
Chapter 3: City state, dike, legal, military, priest, temple, worship, ziggurat, cuneiform, sacrifice,
stylus, arch, ramp, system, translate, code, merchant, reign, fertile crescent, navigate, bible,
commandment, covenant, famine, Judaism, morality,
Chapter 4: Archer, artesian, cavalry, chariot, dominate, empire, smelt, loot, tribute, capital,
alliance, govern, rebel, governor, province, expand, glaze, sculpture, astronomer, constellation,
observe, predict, terraced, zodiac, conquer, barter, inspector, relay, unify, liter, influence preach

Pennsylvania Standards Addressed in This Unit: (CORE) Major Unit Objectives by Day:

Reading: Day 1: The Sumerians- Geography worksheet and vocab

Key Ideas and Details
5.1.12.A Day 2: The Akkadians and Babylonians- Journal assignment
Analyze the sources, purposes, functions of law, and how the rule of law protects individual Day 3: The Phoenicians and the Hebrews- Geography Worksheet
rights and promotes the common good.
Laws and Government Day 4: The Phoenicians and the Hebrews- Journal and notes
5.1.12.B
Employ historical examples and political philosophy to evaluate the major arguments
Day 5: Quiz/introduction of next chapter- Group discussion and notes
advanced for the necessity of government. Day 6: Hammurabi’s Code- Spotlight story
Principles and Ideals that Shape Government
5.1.12.C Day 7: Technology Moves Ahead- Spotlight story
Evaluate the application of the principles and ideals in contemporary civic life:
Liberty/Freedom, Democracy, Justice, Equality.
Day 8: Quiz/introduction of next chapter
Documents and Ideals that Shape Pennsylvania and US Government Day 9: The Assyrians- Empire project
Writing:
8.1.12.A Day 10: The Chaldeans- Journal entry and group work
Evaluate patterns of continuity and rates of change over time, applying context of events. Day 11: The Persians- Project and group discussion
Fact/option and points of view
8.1.12.B Day 12: The Persians- Project and geography worksheet
Evaluate the interpretation of historical events and sources, considering the use of fact versus
opinion, multiple perspectives, and cause and effect relationships.
Day 13: The Babylonian Captivity- Spotlight Story
Research Day 14: Quiz/ Unit exam review- Study guide and test prep
Day 15: Unit Exam

Resources and Videos:

Trade Books:
 The Babylonian Captivity
 Technology Moves Ahead
Videos:
 Crash Course History: Early Civilizations
Artifacts:
 Hammurabi’s Code

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