World History & career planning
Week 6 Quarter 1-
Constitution Day PowerPoint 9/16/25, 9/17/2025
Day 1,2-
-Introduce Chapter 4
Read Chapter 4-1 The Sumerians
Begin Notes Chapter 4: Mesopotamia
Begin/Finish Workbook Chapter 4 Lesson 1
Home Learning:
Finish Notes Chapter 4 Lesson 1
Hispanic Heritage Biography Project (Due 10/16/23)
Day 3,4-
PPT Review Chapter 4-1 The Sumerians (slides #1-6)
Home Learning:
Finish Notes Chapter 4 Lesson 2
Hispanic Heritage Biography Project
Day 5-
Collect/Check Notes Chapter 4- Mesopotamia
Chapter 4- Mesopotamia PowerPoint Review
Kahoot Review Chapter 4- Mesopotamia
Quiz Chapter 4- Mesopotamia
Hispanic Heritage Biography Project
Home Learning:
Hispanic Heritage Biography Project
SS.8.W.1.1 Use timelines to identify chronological order of historical events.
SS.8.W.1.3 Interpret primary and secondary sources.
SS.8.W.2.3 Identify characteristics of civilization.
SS.8.W.2.7 Summarize the important achievements of Mesopotamian civilization.
Week 5 Quarter 1
Day 1-
-9/11 commemoration video- discuss
Check-Chapter 2 Lesson 2- Exploring Economics, Chapter 2 Lesson 3 Practicing Citizenship
-Continue/Finish/Presenting PowerPoint online Project- TIME-Line Project
-Continue/Finish/Presenting Myself In Time PowerPoint Project (Due 9/6/2023)
(If time)
Finalize selection for Hispanic Heritage Biography Project
Hispanic Heritage List- Hispanic Heritage List
Teacher available to help with Hispanic Heritage Biography Project
Homework:
Hispanic Heritage Biography Project (Due 10/16/23)
Day 3-
Check/Review Chapter 2
-Kahoot Review
-Turn in packets Chapter 2
Review Chapters 1 and 2 (What does a Historian Do; Studying Geography, Economics, and Citizenship)
Quiz Chapters 1 and 2 (What does a Historian Do; Studying Geography, Economics, and Citizenship)
Homework:
Hispanic Heritage Biography Project (Due 10/16/23)
SS.8.W.2.1 Compare the lifestyles of hunter-gatherers with those of settlers of early agricultural communities.
SS.8.G.4.1 Explain how family and ethnic relationships
influenced ancient cultures.
SS.8.G.4.2 Use maps to trace significant migrations and analyze their results.
Week 5 Quarter 1-
9/11 Memorial Lesson
MDCPS- 9/11 PowerPoint
Florida Hero's Day
National 9/11 Memorial Museum
-Review PowerPoint- The Beginnings of Civilization PT1
-Review PowerPoint- The Beginnings of Civilization PT2-The Agricultural Revolution
Hispanic Heritage Biography Project
-Quiz Chapter 3- The Beginnings of Civilization
-Turn in Notebook Notes Chapter 3
-Vocabulary Chapter 3
Homework:
-Introduce Notebook notes Chapter 4
-Introduce UPCOMING-Introduce Notebook notes Chapter 4
SS.8.W.1.1 Use timelines to identify chronological order of historical events.
SS.8.W.1.3 Interpret primary and secondary sources.
SS.8.W.2.3 Identify characteristics of civilization.
SS.8.W.2.7 Summarize the important achievements of Mesopotamian civilization.
Week 4 Quarter 1 (No School Monday- Note: Picture Day is 9/5/25)
American Founders’ Month
Labor Day: Monday, September 1, 2025
Day 2-
-PowerPoint introduction- The Beginnings of Civilization PT1
-Introduce Chapter 3 Lesson 1- Hunter Gatherers
-Read Chapter 3 Lesson 1- Hunter Gatherers
-Begin/Finish workbook Chapter 3 Lesson 1- Hunter Gatherers (Due at end of class)
Homework:
Hispanic Heritage Biography Project
Day 4-Note: Picture day is 9/5/2025
-Introduce Chapter 3 Lesson 2- The Agricultural Revolution
-Read Chapter 3 Lesson 2- - The Agricultural Revolution
-Continue PowerPoint- The Beginnings of Civilization PT2-The Agricultural Revolution
-Begin/Finish workbook Chapter 3 Lesson 2- - The Agricultural Revolution (Due at end of class)
Hispanic Heritage Biography Project
Homework:
Hispanic Heritage Biography Project
IMPORTANT: Special Required Commemorative Resources:
August: 2025
U.S. Flag Education Middle School
September: 2025
American Founders’ Month
Labor Day: Monday, September 1, 2025
Heroes’ Day/Patriot Day- 9/11 Commemoration: Thursday, September 11, 2025. FR,
FSS
Hispanic Heritage Month: Monday, September 15, 2025 – Wednesday, October 15,
2025-FR, FSS
Constitution Day: Wednesday, September 17, 2025- FR, FSS
Celebrate Freedom Week: September 22 – 26, 2025- FSS
(UPCOMING)
-Review PowerPoint- The Beginnings of Civilization PT1
-Review PowerPoint- The Beginnings of Civilization PT2-The Agricultural Revolution
Hispanic Heritage Biography Project
-Quiz Chapter 3- The Beginnings of Civilization
-Turn in Notebook Notes Chapter 3
-Vocabulary Chapter 3
Homework:
-Introduce Notebook notes Chapter 4
-Introduce UPCOMING-Introduce Notebook notes Chapter 4
SS.8.W.1.1 Use timelines to identify chronological order of historical events.
SS.8.W.1.3 Interpret primary and secondary sources.
SS.8.W.2.3 Identify characteristics of civilization.
SS.8.W.2.7 Summarize the important achievements of Mesopotamian civilization.
Week 2 Quarter 1
IMPORTANT: Special Required Commemorative Resources:
August: 2025
U.S. Flag Education Middle School
Day 2-
Collect -World History Syllabus (classroom rules/procedures)
Discuss Map Skills
Discuss why we study history and important tools therein:
Using time lines, measuring time, periods of history, calendars, etc.
Mini-Project-MIAMI: The History of My-Am-Me: (Your Name)
On the human outline write a paragraph or two about YOU. Things to possibly include:
Write a description that includes who you are. You are welcome to include your culture, where you were Born, elementary school, hobbies/favorite activities, music, television shows, celebrities, some of your favorite places you have been, what you did this summer, etc. We will be adding wings to this human outline, so you can begin "Soaring to new adventures." Be sure to decorate and color in your My-Am-Me personal history creation.
Begin lesson introduction:
Introduce ebook National Geographic: World History- Ancient Civilizations- Why Study History?
-Why Study History Essay from American Historical Association:
-Prehistory- 5 Things You Should Know – History for Kids
Begin teacher guided ebook Why Study History?
(Note: We are still waiting on physical textbooks)
Begin teacher guided Lesson 1- Paleolithic Age
If time -Introduce Myself In Time PowerPoint Project
If time- -Introduce PowerPoint online Project- TIME-Line Project
Day 4 - (Note: We are still waiting on physical textbooks)
Review/Collect (Late)-World History Syllabus (classroom rules/procedures)
Reminder Classroom Materials due (next class)
-Continue workbook introduction, ebook introduction
-Continue chapter 1
-“Mankind The Story of All of Us: The Earliest Humans” video by History Channel
-“Paleolithic Times - 5 Things You Should Know - History for Kids” video by Smile and Learn.
-A documentary on the evolutionary process
-Continue Chapter 1 Lesson 1- Paleolithic Age
-Check/review work Chapter 1 Lesson 1- Paleolithic Age
-Introduce/begin Chapter 1 Lesson 2- Neolithic Age
-Continue ebook Chapter 1 Lesson 2- Neolithic Age
-Check/review work Chapter 1 Lesson 2-Neolithic Age
If time -Introduce Myself In Time PowerPoint Project
If time- -Introduce PowerPoint online Project- TIME-Line Project
Technology:
-Why Study History Essay from American Historical Association:
-Prehistory- 5 Things You Should Know – History for Kids
-“Mankind The Story of All of Us: The Earliest Humans” video by History Channel
-“Paleolithic Times - 5 Things You Should Know - History for Kids” video by Smile and Learn.
-A documentary on the evolutionary process, the latest reports from field
researchers, articles from experts, an extensive glossary, and links to other sites:
Suggested Activities:
Have students read the article “The Iceman's Last Meal” available at
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/icemummies/iceman.html. Have students take
two column notes while reading the article.
(UPCOMING)
Finalize selection for Hispanic Heritage Biography Project
Hispanic Heritage List- Hispanic Heritage List
Teacher available to help with Hispanic Heritage Biography Project
Home Learning: Hispanic Heritage Biography Project
If time -Introduce Myself In Time PowerPoint Project
If time- -Introduce PowerPoint online Project- TIME-Line Project
Technology:
-Why Study History Essay from American Historical Association:
-Prehistory- 5 Things You Should Know – History for Kids
-“Mankind The Story of All of Us: The Earliest Humans” video by History Channel
-“Paleolithic Times - 5 Things You Should Know - History for Kids” video by Smile and Learn.
-A documentary on the evolutionary process, the latest reports from field
researchers, articles from experts, an extensive glossary, and links to other sites:
Suggested Activities:
Have students read the article “The Iceman's Last Meal” available at
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/icemummies/iceman.html. Have students take
two column notes while reading the article.
(UPCOMING)
Finalize selection for Hispanic Heritage Biography Project
Hispanic Heritage List- Hispanic Heritage List
Teacher available to help with Hispanic Heritage Biography Project
Home Learning: Hispanic Heritage Biography Project
Week 1 Quarter 1
World History Syllabus
Day 1-
Welcome back students!
-Introduce -World History Syllabus (classroom rules/procedures)
-Classroom rules, orientation, procedures
-Begin Teacher Introduction: Mr. Lawrence's- Introductory PowerPoint
-World History Syllabus
Day 2-Collect -World History Syllabus
Review -World History Syllabus (classroom rules/procedures)
Finish Teacher Introduction: Mr. Lawrence's- Introductory PowerPoint
Introduce Myself In Time PowerPoint Project
Introduce PowerPoint online Project- TIME-Line Project
Technology:
-Why Study History Essay from American Historical Association:
-Prehistory- 5 Things You Should Know – History for Kids
-“Mankind The Story of All of Us: The Earliest Humans” video by History Channel
-“Paleolithic Times - 5 Things You Should Know - History for Kids” video by Smile and Learn.
-A documentary on the evolutionary process, the latest reports from field
researchers, articles from experts, an extensive glossary, and links to other sites:
Suggested Activities:
Have students read the article “The Iceman's Last Meal” available at
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/icemummies/iceman.html. Have students take
two column notes while reading the article.
If time Introduce e-book/textbook
Core Textbook: National Geographic World History: Ancient Civilizations Florida Edition, 2022; Chapter 1, Sections 1 (What is History? pages 1-23) Section 2 (The Paleolithic Age pages 24-35)
Vocabulary:
anthropologist, archeologist, artifact, culture, drought, fossil, land bridge, megafauna, migration, oasis, technology, agriculture, domestication, fertile, hunter-gatherer, nomad, oral
history, primary source, secondary source
Begin reading e-book chapter 1-1
SS.8.W.1.6 Describe how history transmits culture and heritage and provides models of human character.
_______________________________________________________________________
Note: Lessons/activities/homework are subject to change at the teacher's discretion.
Constitution Day PowerPoint 9/16/25, 9/17/2025
Day 1,2-
-Introduce Chapter 4
- Introduce chapter 4 Mesopotamia 3000 B.C. -- 500 B.C. (class read pgs. 73-83)
- Discuss why people settled in Mesopotamia, and what ideas and inventions did Sumerians pass on to other civilizations?
- Workbook pages 95-123
- Begin workbook pages 97- 102
Read Chapter 4-1 The Sumerians
Begin Notes Chapter 4: Mesopotamia
Begin/Finish Workbook Chapter 4 Lesson 1
Home Learning:
Finish Notes Chapter 4 Lesson 1
Hispanic Heritage Biography Project (Due 10/16/23)
Day 3,4-
PPT Review Chapter 4-1 The Sumerians (slides #1-6)
- Introduce and read e-book Feature "The Epic of Gilgamesh"
- Check and Review chapter 4-1 Mesopotamia 3000 B.C. -- 500 B.C.
- Video Clip- Military strength of Assyrians
- Introduce/Read Chapter 4-2 textbook pgs. 86-93 (Mesopotamian |Empires)
- Begin workbook pgs. 103-107
Home Learning:
Finish Notes Chapter 4 Lesson 2
Hispanic Heritage Biography Project
Day 5-
Collect/Check Notes Chapter 4- Mesopotamia
Chapter 4- Mesopotamia PowerPoint Review
Kahoot Review Chapter 4- Mesopotamia
Quiz Chapter 4- Mesopotamia
Hispanic Heritage Biography Project
Home Learning:
Hispanic Heritage Biography Project
SS.8.W.1.1 Use timelines to identify chronological order of historical events.
SS.8.W.1.3 Interpret primary and secondary sources.
SS.8.W.2.3 Identify characteristics of civilization.
SS.8.W.2.7 Summarize the important achievements of Mesopotamian civilization.
Week 5 Quarter 1
Day 1-
-9/11 commemoration video- discuss
Check-Chapter 2 Lesson 2- Exploring Economics, Chapter 2 Lesson 3 Practicing Citizenship
-Continue/Finish/Presenting PowerPoint online Project- TIME-Line Project
-Continue/Finish/Presenting Myself In Time PowerPoint Project (Due 9/6/2023)
(If time)
Finalize selection for Hispanic Heritage Biography Project
Hispanic Heritage List- Hispanic Heritage List
Teacher available to help with Hispanic Heritage Biography Project
Homework:
Hispanic Heritage Biography Project (Due 10/16/23)
Day 3-
Check/Review Chapter 2
-Kahoot Review
-Turn in packets Chapter 2
Review Chapters 1 and 2 (What does a Historian Do; Studying Geography, Economics, and Citizenship)
Quiz Chapters 1 and 2 (What does a Historian Do; Studying Geography, Economics, and Citizenship)
Homework:
Hispanic Heritage Biography Project (Due 10/16/23)
SS.8.W.2.1 Compare the lifestyles of hunter-gatherers with those of settlers of early agricultural communities.
SS.8.G.4.1 Explain how family and ethnic relationships
influenced ancient cultures.
SS.8.G.4.2 Use maps to trace significant migrations and analyze their results.
Week 5 Quarter 1-
9/11 Memorial Lesson
MDCPS- 9/11 PowerPoint
Florida Hero's Day
National 9/11 Memorial Museum
-Review PowerPoint- The Beginnings of Civilization PT1
-Review PowerPoint- The Beginnings of Civilization PT2-The Agricultural Revolution
Hispanic Heritage Biography Project
-Quiz Chapter 3- The Beginnings of Civilization
-Turn in Notebook Notes Chapter 3
-Vocabulary Chapter 3
Homework:
-Introduce Notebook notes Chapter 4
-Introduce UPCOMING-Introduce Notebook notes Chapter 4
SS.8.W.1.1 Use timelines to identify chronological order of historical events.
SS.8.W.1.3 Interpret primary and secondary sources.
SS.8.W.2.3 Identify characteristics of civilization.
SS.8.W.2.7 Summarize the important achievements of Mesopotamian civilization.
Week 4 Quarter 1 (No School Monday- Note: Picture Day is 9/5/25)
American Founders’ Month
Labor Day: Monday, September 1, 2025
Day 2-
-PowerPoint introduction- The Beginnings of Civilization PT1
-Introduce Chapter 3 Lesson 1- Hunter Gatherers
-Read Chapter 3 Lesson 1- Hunter Gatherers
-Begin/Finish workbook Chapter 3 Lesson 1- Hunter Gatherers (Due at end of class)
Homework:
Hispanic Heritage Biography Project
Day 4-Note: Picture day is 9/5/2025
-Introduce Chapter 3 Lesson 2- The Agricultural Revolution
-Read Chapter 3 Lesson 2- - The Agricultural Revolution
-Continue PowerPoint- The Beginnings of Civilization PT2-The Agricultural Revolution
-Begin/Finish workbook Chapter 3 Lesson 2- - The Agricultural Revolution (Due at end of class)
Hispanic Heritage Biography Project
Homework:
Hispanic Heritage Biography Project
IMPORTANT: Special Required Commemorative Resources:
August: 2025
U.S. Flag Education Middle School
September: 2025
American Founders’ Month
Labor Day: Monday, September 1, 2025
Heroes’ Day/Patriot Day- 9/11 Commemoration: Thursday, September 11, 2025. FR,
FSS
Hispanic Heritage Month: Monday, September 15, 2025 – Wednesday, October 15,
2025-FR, FSS
Constitution Day: Wednesday, September 17, 2025- FR, FSS
Celebrate Freedom Week: September 22 – 26, 2025- FSS
(UPCOMING)
-Review PowerPoint- The Beginnings of Civilization PT1
-Review PowerPoint- The Beginnings of Civilization PT2-The Agricultural Revolution
Hispanic Heritage Biography Project
-Quiz Chapter 3- The Beginnings of Civilization
-Turn in Notebook Notes Chapter 3
-Vocabulary Chapter 3
Homework:
-Introduce Notebook notes Chapter 4
-Introduce UPCOMING-Introduce Notebook notes Chapter 4
SS.8.W.1.1 Use timelines to identify chronological order of historical events.
SS.8.W.1.3 Interpret primary and secondary sources.
SS.8.W.2.3 Identify characteristics of civilization.
SS.8.W.2.7 Summarize the important achievements of Mesopotamian civilization.
Week 2 Quarter 1
IMPORTANT: Special Required Commemorative Resources:
August: 2025
U.S. Flag Education Middle School
Day 2-
Collect -World History Syllabus (classroom rules/procedures)
Discuss Map Skills
Discuss why we study history and important tools therein:
Using time lines, measuring time, periods of history, calendars, etc.
Mini-Project-MIAMI: The History of My-Am-Me: (Your Name)
On the human outline write a paragraph or two about YOU. Things to possibly include:
Write a description that includes who you are. You are welcome to include your culture, where you were Born, elementary school, hobbies/favorite activities, music, television shows, celebrities, some of your favorite places you have been, what you did this summer, etc. We will be adding wings to this human outline, so you can begin "Soaring to new adventures." Be sure to decorate and color in your My-Am-Me personal history creation.
Begin lesson introduction:
Introduce ebook National Geographic: World History- Ancient Civilizations- Why Study History?
-Why Study History Essay from American Historical Association:
-Prehistory- 5 Things You Should Know – History for Kids
Begin teacher guided ebook Why Study History?
(Note: We are still waiting on physical textbooks)
Begin teacher guided Lesson 1- Paleolithic Age
If time -Introduce Myself In Time PowerPoint Project
If time- -Introduce PowerPoint online Project- TIME-Line Project
Day 4 - (Note: We are still waiting on physical textbooks)
Review/Collect (Late)-World History Syllabus (classroom rules/procedures)
Reminder Classroom Materials due (next class)
-Continue workbook introduction, ebook introduction
-Continue chapter 1
-“Mankind The Story of All of Us: The Earliest Humans” video by History Channel
-“Paleolithic Times - 5 Things You Should Know - History for Kids” video by Smile and Learn.
-A documentary on the evolutionary process
-Continue Chapter 1 Lesson 1- Paleolithic Age
-Check/review work Chapter 1 Lesson 1- Paleolithic Age
-Introduce/begin Chapter 1 Lesson 2- Neolithic Age
-Continue ebook Chapter 1 Lesson 2- Neolithic Age
-Check/review work Chapter 1 Lesson 2-Neolithic Age
If time -Introduce Myself In Time PowerPoint Project
If time- -Introduce PowerPoint online Project- TIME-Line Project
Technology:
-Why Study History Essay from American Historical Association:
-Prehistory- 5 Things You Should Know – History for Kids
-“Mankind The Story of All of Us: The Earliest Humans” video by History Channel
-“Paleolithic Times - 5 Things You Should Know - History for Kids” video by Smile and Learn.
-A documentary on the evolutionary process, the latest reports from field
researchers, articles from experts, an extensive glossary, and links to other sites:
Suggested Activities:
Have students read the article “The Iceman's Last Meal” available at
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/icemummies/iceman.html. Have students take
two column notes while reading the article.
(UPCOMING)
Finalize selection for Hispanic Heritage Biography Project
Hispanic Heritage List- Hispanic Heritage List
Teacher available to help with Hispanic Heritage Biography Project
Home Learning: Hispanic Heritage Biography Project
If time -Introduce Myself In Time PowerPoint Project
If time- -Introduce PowerPoint online Project- TIME-Line Project
Technology:
-Why Study History Essay from American Historical Association:
-Prehistory- 5 Things You Should Know – History for Kids
-“Mankind The Story of All of Us: The Earliest Humans” video by History Channel
-“Paleolithic Times - 5 Things You Should Know - History for Kids” video by Smile and Learn.
-A documentary on the evolutionary process, the latest reports from field
researchers, articles from experts, an extensive glossary, and links to other sites:
Suggested Activities:
Have students read the article “The Iceman's Last Meal” available at
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/icemummies/iceman.html. Have students take
two column notes while reading the article.
(UPCOMING)
Finalize selection for Hispanic Heritage Biography Project
Hispanic Heritage List- Hispanic Heritage List
Teacher available to help with Hispanic Heritage Biography Project
Home Learning: Hispanic Heritage Biography Project
Week 1 Quarter 1
World History Syllabus
Day 1-
Welcome back students!
-Introduce -World History Syllabus (classroom rules/procedures)
-Classroom rules, orientation, procedures
-Begin Teacher Introduction: Mr. Lawrence's- Introductory PowerPoint
-World History Syllabus
Day 2-Collect -World History Syllabus
Review -World History Syllabus (classroom rules/procedures)
Finish Teacher Introduction: Mr. Lawrence's- Introductory PowerPoint
Introduce Myself In Time PowerPoint Project
Introduce PowerPoint online Project- TIME-Line Project
Technology:
-Why Study History Essay from American Historical Association:
-Prehistory- 5 Things You Should Know – History for Kids
-“Mankind The Story of All of Us: The Earliest Humans” video by History Channel
-“Paleolithic Times - 5 Things You Should Know - History for Kids” video by Smile and Learn.
-A documentary on the evolutionary process, the latest reports from field
researchers, articles from experts, an extensive glossary, and links to other sites:
Suggested Activities:
Have students read the article “The Iceman's Last Meal” available at
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/icemummies/iceman.html. Have students take
two column notes while reading the article.
If time Introduce e-book/textbook
Core Textbook: National Geographic World History: Ancient Civilizations Florida Edition, 2022; Chapter 1, Sections 1 (What is History? pages 1-23) Section 2 (The Paleolithic Age pages 24-35)
Vocabulary:
anthropologist, archeologist, artifact, culture, drought, fossil, land bridge, megafauna, migration, oasis, technology, agriculture, domestication, fertile, hunter-gatherer, nomad, oral
history, primary source, secondary source
Begin reading e-book chapter 1-1
SS.8.W.1.6 Describe how history transmits culture and heritage and provides models of human character.
_______________________________________________________________________
Note: Lessons/activities/homework are subject to change at the teacher's discretion.