Letter From A Leader

GeoHistory
GeoLiteracy
ELL
Lesson Plan Content
Description: 
In this lesson, students will gather information on an ancient civilization’s trade, culture, and accomplishments and report their findings in the form of a business letter. This lesson contains strategies for diverse learners (ELLs).
Author: 
Dennis Rees
Grade Range: 
6
Duration: 
1-2 class periods
Lesson Materials
Teacher Instructions: 
application/pdf iconTeacher Instructions
Student Materials: 
application/pdf iconStudent Worksheets, Assessments, and Answer Keys
application/pdf iconStudent Example
Materials to Assist Teachers and English Language Learners: 
application/pdf iconVocabulary Cards
Standards
National Geography Standards: 
4: The physical and human characteristics of places
9: The characteristics, distribution and migration of human populations
10: The characteristics, distribution and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics
11: The patterns and networks of economic interdependence
17: How to apply geography to interpret the past
18: How to apply geography to interpret the present and plan for the future