THE HISTORY OF REGIONS: How do periods of time affect a region? WG.2A Describe the human and physical characteristics of the same regions at different periods of time to evaluate relationships between past events and current conditions [READINESS STANDARD] YSLETA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT SOCIAL STUDIES INSTRUCTIONAL TEAM

Which words do you know, and which do you need help with? Region Period of time Era Timeline Characteristics Past Current Relationship Conditions

Here is how people adapted to the different regions These two continents contain many, many physical regions that are geographically connected.

Here is what happened in these regions…. What changed in these regions? How did that happen? Here is what happened in these regions….

Here is a very special region…

Here is what makes this region, and other River Valleys, so special… 1) Gift of the River River water was key to farming in early civilizations. Water was used for crops. This also led to people living near crops in villages. 3) Natural Highways River travel allowed early civilization to trade surplus goods, and new ideas. 2) New Activities Food surplus allowed people to pursue other activities like crafts, art, and writing. In fact, writing emerged in part to track the surplus. 4) From Village to City With the development of agriculture, people settled into farming villages. Over time, some of these villages grew into large cities.