Take & Teach Lessons: National Geographic World History: Great Civilizations | Traits of Civilization
National Geographic Learning World History: Great Civilizations Take and Teach Lesson Plan
This lesson from World History: Great Civilizations introduces students to the five essential traits that define a civilization. Through engaging discussion, visual analysis, and hands-on group work, students examine how elements like record keeping, specialized labor, and complex institutions contributed to the development of early societies. By drawing connections across time and place, learners gain a deeper understanding of what makes a civilization thrive.