Early Civilizations Mesopotamia Egypt Greece

This kid-friendly guide walks students through the big three early civilizations. They’ll learn the features of a civilization (cities, government, religion, jobs, classes, arts/architecture, public works, writing), why river valleys sparked growth, and how Sumerians, Babylonians, and Hammurabi’s Code changed history. Then it dives into Egypt’s “gift of the Nile,” pharaohs, pyramids, hieroglyphics, medicine, and math—followed by Greece’s geography, city-states, Athenian democracy, philosophy, arts, and science. Students compare similarities/differences, trace legacies to today, and practice with timelines, map work, organizers, and templates. Ideal for Grade 6 social studies and cross-curricular projects.