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Unit 2: Social Structure A study in hierarchy and ‘ othering ’. Essential Questions: - How does the geography of a place impact the development of civilizations? - Can you make a civilization without a social hierarchy?
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Unit 2: Social StructureA study in hierarchy and ‘othering’ Essential Questions: - How does the geography of a place impact the development of civilizations? - Can you make a civilization without a social hierarchy? - Does a social hierarchy lead to or detract from the growth of a civilization? - Does a hierarchy inevitably lead to ‘othering’? Lesson #3
Journal: Full sentences for full credit • Definition: Pharaoh – a ruler of Ancient Egypt • How could we learn about the Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt? (at least 2 sentences) Warm-up
What are a ruler’s job and/or responsibilities? • What are the characteristics of a good ruler? • Can you have a successful civilization with a bad rulers? • Were the rulers of Ancient Egypt good rulers? Why? Discuss
Break into pairs • Each pair will read the one section on a pharaoh: • Pharaoh Khufu (History Alive! p.81) • Pharaoh Senusret I (History Alive! p.82) • Pharaoh Hatchepsut (History Alive p.83) • Pharaoh Ramses II (History Alive! p.85) • If you finish early… make a poster advertising why the pharaoh you read about is the BEST – include the traits, accomplishments, etc. of the pharaoh (with words and visuals) to present to the class Research
Journal: Full sentences for full credit • How can a leader impact the development of a civilization? Reflection*
Journal: Full sentences for full credit • Would you want to live under the rule of the Pharaoh you started reading about last class? • Was the Pharaoh fair to allpeople in Ancient Egypt? Warm-up*
Break into four groups • Each group will read the one section on a pharaoh: • Pharaoh Khufu (History Alive! p.81) • Pharaoh Senusret I (History Alive! p.82) • Pharaoh Hatchepsut (History Alive p.83) • Pharaoh Ramses II (History Alive! p.85) • Make an advertisement about why your pharaoh is the GREATEST – explain the traits, accomplishments, etc. of the pharaoh (with words and visuals) to present to the class Research
Break into pairs • Each pair will read the one section on a pharaoh: • Pharaoh Khufu (History Alive! p.81) • Pharaoh Senusret I (History Alive! p.82) • Pharaoh Hatchepsut (History Alive p.83) • Pharaoh Ramses II (History Alive! p.85) • If you finish early… make a poster advertising why the pharaoh you read about is the BEST – include the traits, accomplishments, etc. of the pharaoh (with words and visuals) to present to the class Research
How can a leader impact the development of a civilization? Discuss
Journal: Full sentences for full credit • Write a draft of your historical fiction story (about pharaoh) • Use at least ONE artifact to inspire you to write about a day in the life of one specific pharaoh. Be sure to use evidence from what you learned in class Reflection