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G4 WWAPT: Grade 4 Where We Are In Place And Time

Central Idea

Historians can build stories of past civilizations and make connections to the present by interpreting evidence.

Lines of Inquiry

  • Historians interpret evidence to construct meaning. 

  • Historians use a range of sources to piece together stories and events from past civilizations.

  • Traces of past civilizations can help to make connections between the past and present.

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Traits of Civilization

1. What are the traits that all civilizations have?
2. Why was water important for the early civilizations?
3. What is the significance of agriculture in the development of civilizations?
4. Explain the importance of writing in civilizations.
5. Name three characteristics of civilizations other than cities and specialized jobs. 

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Ancient Civilizations for Kids

1. What does the black line in the timeline represent?
2. How far back in time do we have to go to reach the time of ancient civilizations?
3. What does it mean to be a nomad?
4. How did the Native Americans migrate from Russia to Alaska during the Ice Age?
5. Where did the world's first civilization, ancient Mesopotamia, develop?  

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Characteristics of a Civilization

1. What are the characteristics that define a civilization?
2. Why is a stable food supply important for a civilization?
3. How does specialization of labor contribute to the development of a civilization?
4. Why is a system of government necessary for a civilization?
5. What are some examples of inventions that were important in ancient civilizations? 

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History of Civilizations

1. What is the most important learning to be drawn from the video?
2. What were some key ideas discussed in the video about civilization?
3. Can you identify any academic words used in the video? How do these words contribute to our understanding of civilization?
4. Which standards do the questions in this series address? Are there any additional standards that could be focused on for this video?
5. Are there any other academic words related to civilization that you think we should focus on? How do these words deepen our understanding of civilization?

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