Educator Resources
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Educator Guides
Educator Guides include the big topics and questions you’ll encounter in the unit, a list of resources, a sample lesson plan that incorporates our StoryMaps and activities, connections to curriculum guidelines where appropriate, and a discussion guide.
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StoryMap Resources
StoryMap resources can be used as a virtual textbook for learners, or to provide you with trusted background information for your lessons. StoryMaps have been written with the British Columbia grade 7 social studies curriculum in mind.
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Sample Activities
Sample activity plans include learning objectives and BC curriculum standards, as well as step by step guidelines. Modifications and variations are suggested so you can adjust to your learners’ needs.
Module 1: Introduction to Archaeology and Ancient Eleon
In this introductory unit, the Eastern Boeotia Archaeological Project and the site of ancient Eleon are introduced. Then, we investigate what archaeology is and what archaeologists do. We think about why material evidence is a valuable primary source, and what practices allow us to treat material evidence with care.
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The Teacher’s Guide includes a summary of the module, connections to BC curriculum and Historical Thinking Concepts, a discussion guide, and sample lesson plan.
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This module contains two StoryMaps:
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This module contains two activities:
Module 2: Geography of Greece
In this unit, learners explore the physical features of the Greek landscape. Learners consider how geography impacted various aspects of Greek civilization and practice their mapping skills using interactive maps. After introducing some key environmental features of Greece, we zoom out to consider Greece within the wider Mediterranean Basin. We consider how the ancient Greeks viewed geography through the lens of mythological stories. Finally, we apply these understandings to a more focused consideration of Boeotia, the area of Greece where ancient Eleon is located.
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The Teacher’s Guide includes a summary of the module, connections to BC social studies curriculum and Historical Thinking Concepts, a discussion guide, and sample lesson plan for this module.
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This module contains four StoryMaps:
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This module contains four activities: