6.H.2.3

6.H.2.3 Explain how innovation and/or technology transformed civilizations, societies and regions over time (e.g., agricultural technology, weaponry, transportation and communication). || ===‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍**Literacy Standard(s)**=== || ===‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍**Learning Target/Task Analysis**=== The student will understand: Innovation and/or technology can cause o social and cultural change. o political change. o economic change. Innovation and/or technology can be temporary or long lasting. Innovation and/or technology can have positive and/or negative consequences. For example: The construction of irrigation systems allowed people to settle in ancient Egypt. By redirecting water flow, farmers were able to use agricultural technology to improve crop production and create a sustainable food supply. By utilizing technology, ancient Egyptians were able to inhabit previously uninhabitable land. The student will know: Innovation and technology includes more than just inventions. Innovation can include thoughts, processes and procedures.
 * ===**Essential Standard**===
 * ===‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍**Information Technology Standard**=== || ===‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍**Revised Bloom's Level of thinking**=== ||

‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍**I can...**
explain how civilizations, societies and regions changed over time through innovation and technology.

‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍**Essential Vocabulary**
Conflict, migration, continuity and change, innovation and technology

‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍**Sample Assessments**
*Timeline project that showcases inventions and significance to civilization or culture. *Flow map showing innovations and technology and their importance.

‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍**Differentiation**
Graphic organizers, Cooperative learning groups, Multiple supplementary materials, Multiple texts, Learning buddies, Small-group instruction

‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍**Intervention:**
*Discovery Education videos comparing ancient civilizations (European, Central/South American, Asian) to modern day cities/countries that occupied the region (Mexico, Rome, China). *Create a timeline highlighting innovation and technology in various cultures. *Qwizdom or remote control answer responses (teacher created questions)

‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍**Enrichment:**
*Research the importance of the ancient Mayan/Aztec calenders. *Wequest on the technology, inventions and innovations of the anicent Chinese. ===‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍**Instructional Resources**=== [|www.discovereducation.com] [|www.edhelper.com] (pay site) [|www.teachervision.com] (pay site) [|www.mrdonn.org] [|www.learnnc.org] [|www.teachnology.com] (teachnology is a free site, but offers a pay worksheet site) [|www.middleschool.net] [|www.quia.com] <span style="font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; font-size: 11px;">[|www.ncwiseowl.com] <span style="font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; font-size: 11px;">[|www.channelone.com] Academy Curricular Exchange (6-8 Social Studies) <span style="font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; font-size: 11px;">Activity books (Greek, Roman and Egyptian civilizations) <span style="font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; font-size: 11px;">Qwizdom or remote responses. <span style="font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; font-size: 11px;">Book of graphic organizer ===‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍**Notes and Additional Information**===