Ancient Civilizations
aligned to Ontario Expectations: d2.1 – Create Computational Representations Using Conditionals d2.2 – Read And Alter Code And Describe How Changes Affect Outcomes social Studies – A3.3: Describe Aspects Of Daily Life And How They Influenced Civilization Development
Learning Objective
I can create a simple computer program that shows how a change in daily life, like a new tool, affects an ancient civilization.
Lesson Flow
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Practice
7 questions • Short answer
Exit Ticket
“Imagine the Indus Valley people invented a new type of plow that made farming twice as fast. Describe what your computer program would do to show how this new plow would affect the amount of food they could grow. What would the program show as a result? The Indus Valley people started using wheels on carts to move goods. Describe what your computer program would do to show how this change would affect how much trade they could do with other cities. What would the program show as a result? Imagine the Indus Valley people created a new type of oven that baked bricks much faster. Describe what your computer program would do to show how this change would affect how quickly they could build houses. What would the program show as a result?”
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