Naturalistic Intelligence
Have students make their own garden in which you grow vegetables that the Ancient Civilizations did such as tomatoes, peppers, and potatoes. Having students take care of these plants will allow for them to understand and appreciate how hard it is to grow food for yourself let alone an entire civilization. They should be given time to discuss the difficulties they endured with their peers.
Essential Questions:
What are the most important/biggest differences between Ancient Civilizations and the way we live today?
Would you rather live in the times of Ancient Civilizations or today? Why?
Common Core:
With prompting and support, students will make cultural connections to text and self (RL.1.9a)
Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about grade 1 topics and texts with peers and adults in small and large groups (SL.1.1)