History Lesson Plans – 6th Grade January 7-11, 2013

Date Essential Question Activity Assignment (shown in Cumulative folder)

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I can compare and contrast the Minoan and Mycenaean civilizations using a Venn Diagram.

1. Finish 4:1 Study Guide started on Friday 2. Complete a Venn Diagram comparing the Minoan & the Mycenaean.

1. 4:1 Study Guide 2. Minoan/Mycenaean Venn Diagram

-textbook -4:1 study guide from Friday -blank Venn diagram

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I can describe how tyrants were able to seize power in Sparta. I can describe how Athens was focused on building a democracy.

1. Vocabulary: Review chapter 4 vocabulary 2. Partners: Students complete Vocabulary Activity 4-2 with study partner 2.Read & discuss 4:2 Sparta & Athens (p. 124-130) -tyranny in the city-states -Sparta military -Sparta's government –Athenian life –emerging democracy -Solon

Vocabulary Activity 4-2 -textbook -chapter 4 vocabulary -Vocabulary Activity 4-2

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I can describe how tyrants were able to seize power in Sparta. I can describe how Athens was focused on building a democracy.

1. 4:2 Study Guide 4:2 Study Guide -textbook -4:2 study guide

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I can compare and contrast early life in Sparta and Athens.

1. CRISS: Complete a Venn Diagram comparing Sparta & Athens. 2. Review chapter 4 vocabulary definitions. Highlight key words.

Sparta/Athens Venn Diagram

-textbook -blank Venn diagram -chapter 4 vocabulary

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I can complete an assessment on the vocabulary definitions for chapter 4.

1. Chapter 4 Vocabulary Quiz 2. Section Quiz 4-1 3. Section Quiz 4-3

1. Chapter 4 Vocabulary Quiz 2. Section Quiz 4-1 3. Section Quiz 4-3

Copy of quizzes: -Ch. 4 vocabulary -section quiz 4-1 -section quiz 4-2