4 River Valley Civilizations Map & Close Read Overview Lesson - Print & Google

This no-prep lesson give students an overview of the 4 River Valley Civilizations: Mesopotamia, Egypt, Ancient India and China.  This is a perfect introduction to your unit. Students take notes, label and analyze a map and engage in a close reading. Homework is included. You get a print and Google version. The Google version includes a read-aloud option for your struggling readers. This lesson is perfect as an overview of the topic, as an introduction, a review, or a sub-lesson.

What you get:

=> A colorful, EDITABLE PowerPoint presentation with lots of Gifs.

=> A 2-page activity worksheet for students to complete their warm-up, note taking, writing prompts and a map analysis

=> Link to a Google version of the reading and activity that includes a READ ALOUD option.

Here's how the lesson plays out:

1. Warm-up: Students define either civilized or uncivilized on handout

2. Brief intro to 6 characteristics of a civilization

3. Assignment: Students complete the map work, then read short summaries and engage in writing prompt.

4. Homework is to research and answer questions they created.

5. 5-minute video if time allows.

THIS LESSON IS DESIGNED FOR GRADES 6-9 AS A SINGLE 50-MINUTE PERIOD. IT INCLUDES 12 SLIDES AND 5 PAGES (INCLUDING DIGITAL)

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***WARNING: If your school filters YouTube it may block the read aloud option.

Frequently asked questions:

How do I know exactly what I'm getting?

My preview shows you everything that's in the lesson in detail. Check it out:)

What is and is not editable?

The slide presentation is fully editable. The student handout is a PDF and not editable. The digital version of the student handout is also not editable (other than adding a textbox over existing text)

Who is this resource NOT appropriate for?

This lesson is probably too difficult for elementary students and may be too easy for 10th-12th graders.

Why should I invest my hard-earned money on this resource?

By purchasing this resource you are getting a lesson that would take hours to create for just a few dollars. It requires absolutely no preparation and you can use it again and again.

What if I have other questions?

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