Week 1
Lesson 1
 Early Civilizations of Mesopotamia
Introduction to Mesopotamia: location, geography, and significance as one of the earliest civilizations
Exploration of key Mesopotamian civilizations such as Sumer, Akkad, Babylon, and Assyria
Discussion of Mesopotamian achievements in writing, agriculture, architecture, and government
 Week 2
Lesson 2
Early Civilizations of Egypt
-Introduction to ancient Egypt: geography, Nile River, and significance of the civilization
-Exploration of Egyptian society, including pharaohs, pyramids, and religion
-Discussion of Egyptian achievements in mathematics, engineering, and medicine
 Week 3
Lesson 3
Early Civilizations Greece
-Introduction to ancient Greece: geography, city-states, and importance of democracy
-Exploration of Greek mythology, gods and goddesses, and the Olympic Games
-Discussion of Greek achievements in philosophy, art, architecture, and government
 Week 4
Lesson 4
Early Civilizations Rome
-Introduction to ancient Rome: geography, founding myths, and expansion of the Roman Republic
-Exploration of Roman society, including emperors, gladiators, and daily life
-Discussion of Roman achievements in law, engineering, and architecture
 Week 5
Lesson 5
Early Meso-America Civilizations
-Introduction to Meso-American civilizations such as the Maya, Aztec, and Inca
-Exploration of Meso-American society, including temples, pyramids, and religious practices
-Discussion of Meso-American achievements in astronomy, mathematics, and agriculture
 Week 6
Lesson 6
Medieval Europe and Asia
-Introduction to medieval Europe and Asia: feudalism, knights, and castles
-Exploration of medieval society, including serfs, lords, and the feudal system
-Discussion of medieval achievements in art, literature, and architecture
 Week 7
Lesson 7
 The Renaissance
-Introduction to the Renaissance: rebirth of learning, art, and culture in Europe
-Exploration of Renaissance artists such as Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Raphael
-Discussion of Renaissance achievements in science, literature, and exploration
 Week 8
Lesson 8
The Reformation
-Introduction to the Reformation: religious reform movements in Europe
-Exploration of key figures such as Martin Luther, John Calvin, and Henry VIII
-Discussion of the impact of the Reformation on religion, politics, and society
 Week 9
Lesson 9
 Age of Exploration
-Introduction to the Age of Exploration: motivations, explorers, and discoveries
-Exploration of key explorers such as Christopher Columbus, Vasco da Gama, and Ferdinand Magellan
-Discussion of the impact of exploration on trade, culture, and global connections
 Week 10
Lesson 10
Age of Exploration: European Colonies
-Introduction to European colonies in the Americas, Africa, and Asia
-Exploration of colonial societies, including interactions with indigenous peoples and slavery
-Discussion of the impact of colonization on cultures, economies, and environments
 Week 11
Lesson 11
The Enlightenment
-Introduction to the Enlightenment: age of reason, scientific revolution, and new ideas about government
-Exploration of key Enlightenment thinkers such as John Locke, Voltaire, and Montesquieu
-Discussion of Enlightenment ideals such as democracy, tolerance, and individual rights
 Week 12
Lesson 12
The Scientific Revolution
-Introduction to the Scientific Revolution: new discoveries, theories, and methods of inquiry
-Exploration of key scientists such as Galileo Galilei, Isaac Newton, and Johannes Kepler
-Discussion of the impact of the Scientific Revolution on society, religion, and philosophy