Unit
Topic

Empowering Global Citizens

4.4
Capstone Activity: Civilization Games

Themes Economic development, demography, world history, geog—

Region
Length

Goals

1.

raphy, world religions, comparative government, arts, and
investigative and analytical skills

China, Egypt, and All Length

Three to four weeks

and Objectives

Learn to apply the components of civilization (government, reli—
gion, economy, arts, technology, settlement, and system of writing)
to both ancient Egypt and China by playing student—created games.

2. Inspire in students an appreciation for the complexities of civiliza—
tions and the achievements of civilizations.
3. Evaluate Egypt and China by creating and playing games that rein—
force the learning from the year.
Skills and Knowledge
1. Students will understand the components of civilization (government,
religion, economy, arts, technology, settlement, and system of writing).
2. Students will evaluate the components of civilization Within two
contexts.
3. Students will compare the two contexts in a systematic and logical
way.
Overview

In this capstone activity, students review the components of civilization

(government, religion, economy, arts, technology, settlement, and system of

writing) by creating games in small groups. The fourth grade is divided into

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