Geography of Ancient Civilizations
- Contributor:
- Off the Page
- Subject:
- social studies
- Grade Level:
- 5
- Product Type:
- Contents:
- 57 pages
Description
Geography of Ancient Civilizations(updated to the latest curriculum revisions in May 2025) is a unit created to align with Section 3 of “Time and Space” in the new Alberta Grade 5 social studies curriculum. It’s completely laid out with teacher notes and a sequence of activities, so very little prep is required by the teacher.
This resource includes:
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Teacher Notes
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Student Notes
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Suggested YouTube Videos
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Getting Settled
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Ancient River Settlements
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River or Coast?
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The Rise and Fall of the Indus Valley Civilization
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What Happened to Easter Island?
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Sustainability Jigsaw Activity
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Information from Maps
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Political Map of Canada
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Physical Map of Alberta
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Topographic Map
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Ancient City Hunt
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Quiz
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Answer Keys
The curriculum standards included are:
Knowledge:
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Ancient civilizations were complex societies that existed thousands of years ago (3000 BCE - 500 CE) in different locations around the world, for example: Egypt, Greece, Rome, China, India, and Arab civilizations.
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Geographical features, such as abundant water, fertile soil, and moderate climate in river valleys, supported agriculture in ancient civilizations.
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Many ancient civilizations were located along river valleys or coastlines.
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Location can be described using elevation, latitude, and longitude.
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Increased agriculture led to a greater number of settled societies.
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Geographical features, such as oceans and bays along coastlines, supported trade and travel in ancient civilizations.
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Changes in the environment, including natural disasters such as volcanic eruptions, can cause people to adapt or move.
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Changes, including building infrastructure such as aqueducts, can be made to the environment to meet needs.
Understanding:
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Environment and settlement of people are interrelated.
Skills and Procedures:
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Compare the location of multiple ancient civilizations.
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Justify the settlement of ancient civilizations along river valleys and coastlines.
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Determine effects of environmental change on human behaviour.
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