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Mesoamerican Civilizations: Olmec, Maya, and Aztec
5th Grade · Social-studies · US-UT-SS
7 lessons
Goal
Examine the geographic adaptations, mathematical and writing achievements, agricultural engineering, and state systems of Mesoamerica's major societies.
7 lessons
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- 1Mesoamerican Origins: The Olmec Mother CultureUp nextStart
- 2Maya Geography: City-States and the RainforestPremiumNot started yet
- 3Maya Mathematics, Astronomy, and the Calendar SystemNot started yet
- 4Maya Hieroglyphic Writing and CodicesNot started yet
- 5The Aztec Empire and the Valley of MexicoNot started yet
- 6Chinampas and Aztec Agricultural EngineeringNot started yet
- 7Aztec Tribute System, Warfare, and ReligionNot started yet
Standards Covered
- 6.1.1Utah Social Studies Standards · Social-studies · Grade 5 (target) · Grade 5Discern characteristics needed for the transformation from simple societies to civilizations, and compare those characteristics in at least three different ancient civilizations found in different regions of the world (for example, Mesopotamia, Egypt, Indus River Valley, China, Inca, Aztec, Persia, Greece, Carthage, Gupta, Rome).
- 6.1.5Utah Social Studies Standards · Social-studies · Grade 5 (target) · Grade 5Use primary and secondary sources to compare the cultures of three civilizations found in different regions of the world and identify examples of cultural expression (for example, architecture, writing, philosophy, artwork).
- 6.1.3Utah Social Studies Standards · Social-studies · Grade 5 (target) · Grade 5Use maps to analyze how physical geography affected the development of three civilizations found in different regions of the world.
- 6.1.4Utah Social Studies Standards · Social-studies · Grade 5 (target) · Grade 5Identify some of the economic systems and technologies (for example, irrigation, writing systems, farming techniques, trading and bartering, coins and currency) created by three civilizations found in different regions of the world, and categorize how they met specific human needs or wants.
- 6.1.2Utah Social Studies Standards · Social-studies · Grade 5 (target) · Grade 5Throughout their study of world history, recognize the origins of major world religions (including Buddhism, Christianity, Confucianism, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, Sikhism, Taoism). Evaluate the role religion played in the development of civilizations, colonization, imperialism, and independence movements.
- 6.1.6Utah Social Studies Standards · Social-studies · Grade 5 (target) · Grade 5Compare the purposes and functions of early governments (for example, monarchy, oligarchy, tyranny, pure democracy, republic, theocracy) to modern governments.
Curriculum Framework
5th Grade · Social-studies · US-UT-SS
1
10 lessons
Origins of Civilization and the Agricultural Revolution
Explain how the transition from foraging to agriculture enabled the development of complex societies with specialized labor, government, and social hierarchy.
2
9 lessons
World Geography and Early Settlement Patterns
Analyze physical maps to determine how landforms, climate, and water systems influenced where ancient civilizations arose.
3
10 lessons
Ancient Mesopotamia: Tigris, Euphrates, and City-States
Examine the geographic, political, technological, and cultural developments of Sumer, Akkad, Babylonia, and Assyria.
4
10 lessons
Ancient Egypt and Nubia: The Nile Valley
Explore the Nile river basin's geography, theocratic monarchy, monumental tombs, and cultural interactions between Egypt and Kush.
5
10 lessons
Ancient Indus Valley and Early India
Analyze the urban planning of Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro, the Vedic period, and the classical Maurya and Gupta Empires.
6
10 lessons
Ancient China: Dynasties, Rivers, and Thought
Examine the geographic foundations, dynastic cycle, technological breakthroughs, and philosophical traditions of ancient China.
7
7 lessons
Mesoamerican Civilizations: Olmec, Maya, and Aztec
Examine the geographic adaptations, mathematical and writing achievements, agricultural engineering, and state systems of Mesoamerica's major societies.
8
5 lessons
The Inca Empire and Andean Civilizations
Explore how the Inca developed complex infrastructure, vertical agriculture, and administrative systems to unify an empire across the Andes Mountains.
9
8 lessons
Ancient Mediterranean, Persia, and Carthage
Examine the maritime commerce of Phoenicia and Carthage, the imperial administration of Persia, and their regional conflicts.
10
11 lessons
Ancient Greece: Polis, Democracy, and Cultural Legacy
Analyze Greek geography, forms of government in Athens and Sparta, philosophical traditions, and cultural expressions.
11
9 lessons
Ancient Rome: Republic, Empire, and Civic Legacy
Analyze the rise of the Roman Republic, transition to imperial autocracy, engineering achievements, and legal foundations.
12
9 lessons
Origins and Beliefs of Major World Religions
Identify the historical origins, core doctrines, sacred texts, and cultural practices of eight major world belief systems.
13
7 lessons
Religion, Empires, and Historical Movements
Evaluate how religion influenced state power, colonization, imperial expansion, and movements for independence.
14
9 lessons
Ancient Economic Systems and Technologies
Identify and categorize how ancient economic systems, farming technologies, currencies, and trade networks met human needs and wants.
15
7 lessons
Evaluating Sources and Cultural Expressions
Use primary and secondary historical sources to analyze and compare architecture, literature, philosophy, and art across world civilizations.
16
9 lessons
Early Governments and Modern Democracy
Compare the purposes, structures, and functions of early governmental forms to modern democratic institutions.