{"title":"Alberta Social Studies Grade 5","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese resources are aligned with the Alberta Social Studies curriculum for Grade 5. Choose a single lesson, a unit or the full year.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"social-scientists-drama-circle-paper","title":"Social Scientists Drama Circle | Paper","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearn about the roles of social scientists like historians, geographers, archaeologists and anthropologists with this activity designed to give students insight how to learn about past civilizations. \u003c\/span\u003eThis was written for Alberta social studies but can work all across Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-5-alberta-social-studies-full-year-of-lessons-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSave $$$ with a whole year of Alberta Grade 5 Social Studies!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis engaging activity includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eunderstanding the role of social scientists and they help us learn about the past to make decisions in the future\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe jobs and unique skills of historians, archeologists, anthropologists and geographers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eprimary and secondary sources\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehow historical data and information is gathered and shared\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edirections on how to run a drama circle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea teacher quick guide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea set of 40 cards (in colour and ink-saving versions).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea set of discussion questions to do after the drama activity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea variety of reading difficulties and amounts of text on the cards so you can differentiate easily for your students.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea few blank cards if you need to change the language on a card.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNinja Note: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you teach in Alberta, this resource has been written for the new social studies curriculum. Learn more about how we're writing and adjusting resources for the new curriculum. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/brainninjas.ca\/social-studies-in-alberta\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/brainninjas.ca\/social-studies-in-alberta\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis activity aligns with:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe Alberta Social Studies Curriculum Grade 5 ©2025\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-5-alberta-social-studies-time-and-place-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eour Time and Place Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 5\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis activity supports:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elearning about how social scientists help us understand the past.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLooking for more \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esocial studies for Alberta teachers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e? Our unit plans include extra vocabulary supports and assessments.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-5-alberta-social-studies-time-and-place-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTime and Place Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 5\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-5-alberta-social-studies-systems-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSystems Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 5\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-5-alberta-social-studies-citizenship-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCitizenship Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 5\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-time-and-place-unit-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-5-alberta-social-studies-full-year-of-lessons-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSave $$$ with a whole year of Alberta Grade 5 Social Studies!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNinja Note: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis resource requires downloading the PDF, printing the cards, and cutting them apart before beginning the activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHave a question? Before contacting us, check our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/pages\/frequently-asked-questions\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/a\u003e page.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"brainninjas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48199049347259,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/6547\/7819\/files\/social-scientists-drama-circle_2.png?v=1785882868"},{"product_id":"development-of-ancient-civilizations-paper-and-digital","title":"Development of Ancient Civilizations | Paper and Digital","description":"\u003cp\u003eTeach students about the influences that caused ancient civilizations to develop where they did with this ready to use resource. If the new Grade 5 Alberta social studies curriculum overwhelms you, this is the resource for you. Stop searching because we've done everything for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-5-alberta-social-studies-full-year-of-lessons-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSave $$$ with a whole year of Alberta Grade 5 Social Studies!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven though this resource was written for Alberta, it makes a great introduction to any ancient civilizations unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis new social studies resource includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe role and jobs of social scientists: historians, geographers, anthropologists and archaeologists\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eprimary and secondary sources\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efactors that influenced ancient civilizations to settle in specific areas: geographical locations, geographical features (rivers, elevation, soil conditions, coastlines, climate), changes to the environment that cause people to move or adapt (deforestation, flooding, desertification), changes to infrastructure such as building structures to move water (aqueducts), protect citizens (walls), improve travel (roads and bridges) or increase trade (shipbuilding)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emapping the civilizations: map skills like elevation, longitude, latitude, hemispheres, using a legend\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003especific details about the locations, features, infrastructure and environment of Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, Ancient China, Ancient India and Ancient Arab civilizations used in a concept-based format so you can choose which civilizations you will study while students learn enduring outcomes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecomparing the influences of settlement between civilizations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea detailed lesson plan with easy to read formatting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003einstructions for how to use our activities with or without technology so you can be flexible for your students and classroom environment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003einstructions for printing student workbooks while still offering differentiated options.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea variety of activities that keep students engaged while learning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edetailed outlines of each activity with a list of materials along with a centralized list and reminders in each section of the lesson plan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eoptional Teacher Slides to support instruction and content delivery. You can choose to teach with or without them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003evocabulary list with phonetic pronunciations and definitions to help support your students.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e“I can” statements written in student-friendly language so students can self-assess their learning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esimple quizzes and assessment activities to see what students have learned.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emodifications to help you differentiate without spending more of your time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eanswer keys and suggested answers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edigital versions of most of the student pages to help support your students or reduce printing. To access the digital version, download the PDF and use the link inside that file.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eloose text in the digital version which can be read by your assistive technology. This is especially helpful since some of the text may be beyond the Grade 5 reading level (especially at the beginning of the school year).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elist of Alberta outcomes broken down by activity.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNinja Note: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you teach in Alberta, this resource has been written for the new social studies curriculum. Learn more about how we're writing and adjusting resources for the new curriculum. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/brainninjas.ca\/social-studies-in-alberta\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/brainninjas.ca\/social-studies-in-alberta\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis activity aligns with:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe Alberta Social Studies Curriculum Grade 5 ©2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-5-alberta-social-studies-time-and-place-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eour Time and Place Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 5\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis activity supports learning about:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eancient civilizations\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLooking for more \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esocial studies for Alberta teachers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e? Our unit plans include extra vocabulary supports and assessments.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-5-alberta-social-studies-time-and-place-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTime and Place Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 5\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-5-alberta-social-studies-systems-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSystems Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 5\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-5-alberta-social-studies-citizenship-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCitizenship Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 5\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-5-alberta-social-studies-full-year-of-lessons-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSave $$$ with a whole year of Alberta Grade 5 Social Studies!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNinja Note: \u003c\/strong\u003eTo access the digital version, download the PDF and click on the access links in the file.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHave a question? Before contacting us, check our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/pages\/frequently-asked-questions\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/a\u003e page.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"brainninjas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48246043312315,"sku":null,"price":8.75,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/6547\/7819\/files\/ancient-civilizations_2.png?v=1786746985"},{"product_id":"rise-of-ancient-civilizations-paper-and-digital","title":"Rise of Ancient Civilizations | Paper and Digital","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTeach what caused ancient civilizations to rise to power with this ready to use resource that focuses on factors like innovations, organized structures, military power, strong leadership, wealth and opportunity. If the new Grade 5 Alberta social studies curriculum overwhelms you, stop searching because we've done everything for you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-5-alberta-social-studies-full-year-of-lessons-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSave $$$ with a whole year of Alberta Grade 5 Social Studies!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEven though this resource was written for Alberta, it works with any ancient civilizations unit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis new social studies resource includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehow timelines work for BCE and CE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003einternal and external factors for the rise and fall of ancient civilizations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efactors that led to the rise of ancient civilizations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003einnovations (inventions, technology, creations) that helped solved daily problems for food, water, travel, trade, buildings and knowledge and communication\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eorganized structures like government, cities, laws, education and administration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estrong leadership and leadership skills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emilitary power to protect, expand, defend and control people in civilizations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewealth and opportunity: how farming, trade, transportation, skilled workers, natural resources and markets built wealth and opportunities for ancient civilizations to rise to power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003especific details about the factors for Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, Ancient China, Ancient India and Ancient Arab Civilizations so you can choose the civilization to focus on or study several and compare\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esix detailed lesson plans with easy to read formatting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003einstructions for how to use our activities with or without technology so you can be flexible for your students and classroom environment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003einstructions for printing student workbooks while still offering differentiated options.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea variety of activities that keep students engaged while learning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edetailed outlines of each activity with a list of materials along with a centralized list and reminders in each section of the lesson plan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eoptional Teacher Slides to support instruction and content delivery. You can choose to teach with or without them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003evocabulary list with phonetic pronunciations and definitions to help support your students.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e“I can” statements written in student-friendly language so students can self-assess their learning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esimple quizzes and assessment activities to see what students have learned.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emodifications to help you differentiate without spending more of your time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eanswer keys and suggested answers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edigital versions of most of the student pages to help support your students or reduce printing. To access the digital version, download the PDF and use the link inside that file.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eloose text in the digital version which can be read by your assistive technology. This is especially helpful since some of the text may be beyond the Grade 5 reading level (especially at the beginning of the school year).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elist of Alberta outcomes broken down by activity.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNinja Note: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you teach in Alberta, this resource has been written for the new social studies curriculum. Learn more about how we're writing and adjusting resources for the new curriculum. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/brainninjas.ca\/social-studies-in-alberta\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/brainninjas.ca\/social-studies-in-alberta\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis activity aligns with:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe Alberta Social Studies Curriculum Grade 5 ©2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-5-alberta-social-studies-time-and-place-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eour Time and Place Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 5\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis activity supports learning about:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eancient civilizations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLooking for more \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esocial studies for Alberta teachers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e? Our unit plans include extra vocabulary supports and assessments.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-5-alberta-social-studies-time-and-place-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTime and Place Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 5\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-5-alberta-social-studies-systems-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSystems Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 5\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-5-alberta-social-studies-citizenship-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCitizenship Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 5\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-5-alberta-social-studies-full-year-of-lessons-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSave $$$ with a whole year of Alberta Grade 5 Social Studies!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNinja Note: \u003c\/strong\u003eTo access the digital version, download the PDF and click on the access links in the file.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHave a question? Before contacting us, check our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/pages\/frequently-asked-questions\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/a\u003e page.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"brainninjas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48262874235067,"sku":null,"price":11.25,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/6547\/7819\/files\/rise-ancient-civilizations_2.png?v=1786987071"},{"product_id":"innovations-of-ancient-civilizations-collaborative-poster-paper","title":"Innovations of Ancient Civilizations Collaborative Poster | Paper","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearn about different innovations from ancient civilizations with this collaborative poster. This is a great way to introduce factors that led to the rise of ancient civilizations as part of your unit. It also makes an easy bulletin board any time of year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-5-alberta-social-studies-full-year-of-lessons-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSave $$$ with a whole year of Alberta Grade 5 Social Studies!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEven though this resource was written for Alberta, it works with any ancient civilizations unit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis new social studies resource includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea collaborative poster you can use any time of year, but it makes a great introduction of ancient civilizations and their lasting legacy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003einventions like theatre, democracy, papyrus, fabric, concrete, calendar, the compass and so much more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esets in 18, 24 or 36 pieces, so you can use them with any size class.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esimple instructions for your students.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eoverview image to show where each piece fits into the final poster.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epieces with different levels of detail so you can differentiate slightly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eassembly instructions with tips for making the process as easy as possible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efollow-up activities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea horizontally oriented poster. Final poster sizes depend on your printer settings, but the approximate sizes are 18 pieces: 87 by 60 cm; 24 pieces: 120 by 80 cm; 36 pieces: 120 by 80 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eindividual piece sizes are 18 pieces: 14.5cm by 20cm, 24 pieces: 20cm by 20cm, 36 pieces 13.5cm by 20cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elist of Alberta outcomes to help with planning.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNinja Note: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you teach in Alberta, this resource has been written for the new social studies curriculum. Learn more about how we're writing and adjusting resources for the new curriculum. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/brainninjas.ca\/social-studies-in-alberta\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/brainninjas.ca\/social-studies-in-alberta\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis activity aligns with:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe Alberta Social Studies Curriculum Grade 5 ©2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-5-alberta-social-studies-time-and-place-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eour Time and Place Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 5\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis activity supports learning about:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eancient civilizations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLooking for more \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esocial studies for Alberta teachers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e? 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Before contacting us, check our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/pages\/frequently-asked-questions\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/a\u003e page.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"brainninjas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48262925549755,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/6547\/7819\/files\/innovations-ancient-civilizations-poster_2.png?v=1786989289"},{"product_id":"fall-of-ancient-civilizations-paper-and-digital","title":"Fall of Ancient Civilizations | Paper and Digital","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTeach what caused ancient civilizations to fall or decline with this ready to use resource that focuses on factors like environmental changes, rebellions, expenses, power, leadership, changes in values and beliefs, and wars and conquests. 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This is especially helpful since some of the text may be beyond the Grade 5 reading level (especially at the beginning of the school year).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elist of Alberta outcomes broken down by activity.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNinja Note: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you teach in Alberta, this resource has been written for the new social studies curriculum. Learn more about how we're writing and adjusting resources for the new curriculum. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/brainninjas.ca\/social-studies-in-alberta\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/brainninjas.ca\/social-studies-in-alberta\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis activity aligns with:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe Alberta Social Studies Curriculum Grade 5 ©2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-5-alberta-social-studies-time-and-place-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eour Time and Place Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 5\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis activity supports learning about:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eancient civilizations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLooking for more \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esocial studies for Alberta teachers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e? 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Before contacting us, check our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/pages\/frequently-asked-questions\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/a\u003e page.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"brainninjas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48272077979835,"sku":null,"price":12.25,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/6547\/7819\/files\/fall-of-ancient-civilizations_2.png?v=1787169385"},{"product_id":"grade-5-alberta-social-studies-time-and-place-unit-paper-and-digital","title":"Grade 5 Alberta Social Studies Time and Place Unit | Paper and Digital","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGet your unit about the rise and fall of ancient civilizations planned in minutes. Learn about Ancient China, Greece, Rome, China, India and Arab civilizations through concept-based learning activities, investigations, and complete lessons. Don't be overwhelmed this year! Everything you need to teach the whole unit is included!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-5-alberta-social-studies-full-year-of-lessons-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSave $$$ with a whole year of Alberta Grade 5 Social Studies!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis unit designed for Alberta teachers includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003econcept-based learning activities that focus on the concepts rather than memorizing specific details about ancient civilizations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elesson plans with step-by-step instructions and options for modifications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003einstructions for how to use our activities with and without technology so you can be flexible for your students and classroom environment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003einstructions for printing student workbooks while still offering differentiated options.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edetailed outlines of each activity with a list of materials along with a centralized list and reminders in each section of the lesson plan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eoptional Teacher Slides to support instruction and content delivery. You can choose to teach with or without them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003evocabulary list with phonetic pronunciations and definitions to help support your students.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e“I can” statements written in student-friendly language so students can self-assess their learning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estudent pages and templates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eanswer keys and suggested answers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ephotos of student examples.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eactivities to support learning content specific vocabulary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebackground information for teachers so you don't need to be an expert.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esimple assessments like quizzes. Rubrics are included for teachers to use for marking projects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eideas for how to use this resource in the classroom, online, or a mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edigital versions of all the student reading and writing pages that use Google Slides. You must download the PDF files and use the access links in the files to get your digital copies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ean alignment guide for Alberta Outcomes in each resource broken down by lesson and activity.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe unit includes additional bonus materials:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea unit plan to assist with sequencing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea list of Alberta Social Studies outcomes to help with planning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea list of materials outlined for each activity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003evocabulary support materials: word wall words, glossary pages, definition worksheets, digital flashcards, word with with phonetic pronunciations and definitions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eextra assessments to assess student learning of the whole unit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese resources are included in this unit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/social-scientists-drama-circle-paper\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSocial Scientists Drama Circle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eunderstanding the role of social scientists and they help us learn about the past to make decisions in the future; the jobs and unique skills of historians, archeologists, anthropologists and geographers; primary and secondary sources; how historical data and information is gathered and shared\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/New-Alberta-Social-Studies-Development-of-Ancient-Civilizations-Grade-5-17380487?utm_source=BNProdDes\u0026amp;utm_campaign=TimePlace5\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/development-of-ancient-civilizations-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Development of Ancient Civilizations\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ethe role and jobs of social scientists: historians, geographers, anthropologists and archaeologists; primary and secondary sources; factors that influenced ancient civilizations to settle in specific areas: geographical locations, geographical features (rivers, elevation, soil conditions, coastlines, climate), changes to the environment that cause people to move or adapt (deforestation, flooding, desertification), changes to infrastructure such as building structures to move water (aqueducts), protect citizens (walls), improve travel (roads and bridges) or increase trade (shipbuilding); mapping the civilizations: map skills like elevation, longitude, latitude, hemispheres, using a legend; specific details about the locations, features, infrastructure and environment of Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, Ancient China, Ancient India and Ancient Arab civilizations used in a concept-based format so you can choose which civilizations you will study while students learn enduring outcomes; comparing the influences of settlement between civilizations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/rise-and-fall-of-ancient-civilizations-introductory-activity-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Rise and Fall of Ancient Civilizations Simulation Activity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ea meaningful activity to introduce internal and external factors in a simple, but engaging way; general traits that led to ancient civilizations settling in specific geographic areas (geographic features like rivers or mountains); factors that led to the rise and fall of ancient civilizations (like farming innovations, organized structures, strong leadership or specialized tradespeople, poor leadership, natural disasters, rebellions, conquests, or expenses), comparing the impacts of the factors on civilizations, how the factors are interconnected\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/New-Alberta-Social-Studies-Factors-for-the-Rise-of-Ancient-Civilizations-Grade-5-17407856?utm_source=BNProdDes\u0026amp;utm_campaign=TimePlace5\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/rise-of-ancient-civilizations-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Rise of Ancient Civilizations\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ehow timelines work for BCE and CE; internal and external factors for the rise and fall of ancient civilizations; factors that led to the rise of ancient civilizations; innovations (inventions, technology, creations) that helped solved daily problems for food, water, travel, trade, buildings and knowledge and communication; organized structures like government, cities, laws, education and administration; strong leadership and leadership skills; military power to protect, expand, defend and control people in civilizations; wealth and opportunity: how farming, trade, transportation, skilled workers, natural resources and markets built wealth and opportunities for ancient civilizations to rise to power; specific details about the factors for Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, Ancient China, Ancient India and Ancient Arab Civilizations so you can choose the civilization to focus on or study several and compare\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/innovations-of-ancient-civilizations-collaborative-poster-paper\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInnovations of Ancient Civilizations Collaborative Poster\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003einventions like theatre, democracy, papyrus, fabric, concrete, calendar, the compass and so much more and how they have left a lasting legacy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/fall-of-ancient-civilizations-paper-and-digital\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Fall of Ancient Civilizations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/fall-of-ancient-civilizations-paper-and-digital\"\u003e:\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003einternal and external factors for the rise and fall of ancient civilizations; primary and secondary sources; factors that led to the fall of ancient civilizations; environmental changes (floods, drought, deforestation); rebellions (internal problems within civilizations); expenses (cost of war, infrastructure, defence); power and leadership (bad leadership, end of leadership without clear heirs or authoritarian leadership); values and beliefs (religions, opinions, uniting people, changes in belief systems); wars and conquests (protection, expansion, control and invasions); specific details about the factors for Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, Ancient China, Ancient India and Ancient Arab Civilizations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/ancient-civilizations-interactive-review-game-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAncient Civilizations Interactive Review Game\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e30 self-checking questions related to: the roles and jobs of social scientists, primary and secondary sources, factors that led to the rise and fall of ancient civilizations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNinja Note: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you teach in Alberta, this resource has been written for the new social studies curriculum. Learn more about how we're writing and adjusting resources for the new curriculum. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/brainninjas.ca\/social-studies-in-alberta\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/brainninjas.ca\/social-studies-in-alberta\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis activity aligns with:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe Alberta Social Studies Curriculum Grade 6 ©2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis activity supports learning about:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ereasons ancient civilizations grew where they did\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efactors that lead to the rise or decline of ancient civiliations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eancient civilizations\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLooking for more \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esocial studies for Alberta teachers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e? Our unit plans include extra vocabulary supports and assessments.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-5-alberta-social-studies-time-and-place-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTime and Place Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 5\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-5-alberta-social-studies-systems-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSystems Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 5\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-5-alberta-social-studies-citizenship-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCitizenship Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 5\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-5-alberta-social-studies-full-year-of-lessons-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSave $$$ with a whole year of Alberta Grade 5 Social Studies!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNinja Note: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis file is a ZIP file. It requires downloading and extracting before opening the individual PDF files. Each resource contains the digital links and instructions for using the file.\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHave a question? 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If the new Grade 5 Alberta social studies curriculum overwhelms you, stop searching because we've done everything for you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-5-alberta-social-studies-full-year-of-lessons-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSave $$$ with a whole year of Alberta Grade 5 Social Studies!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis new social studies resource includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehow leaders or governments gain power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emonarchies and dictatorships\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eways to maintain control and power: heredity, divine right, force\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehow government systems and social systems are used to gain and maintain power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewhy people follow authoritarian leaders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehow empires grow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edifferences between civilizations and empires\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis resource uses concept-based learning to teach the outcomes with examples from: Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, Ancient China, Ancient India and Arab civilizations; Persian Empire; African Civilizations The Kingdom of Benin, Ife, Ghana, Mali, Songhai, Kush, and Axum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epatterns of rising and falling in empires\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etwo detailed lesson plans with easy to read formatting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003einstructions for how to use our activities with or without technology so you can be flexible for your students and classroom environment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003einstructions for printing student workbooks while still offering differentiated options.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea variety of activities that keep students engaged while learning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edetailed outlines of each activity with a list of materials along with a centralized list and reminders in each section of the lesson plan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eoptional Teacher Slides to support instruction and content delivery. You can choose to teach with or without them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003evocabulary list with phonetic pronunciations and definitions to help support your students.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e“I can” statements written in student-friendly language so students can self-assess their learning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esimple quizzes and assessment activities to see what students have learned.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emodifications to help you differentiate without spending more of your time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eanswer keys and suggested answers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edigital versions of most of the student pages to help support your students or reduce printing. To access the digital version, download the PDF and use the link inside that file.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eloose text in the digital version which can be read by your assistive technology. This is especially helpful since some of the text may be beyond the Grade 5 reading level (especially at the beginning of the school year).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elist of Alberta outcomes broken down by activity.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNinja Note: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you teach in Alberta, this resource has been written for the new social studies curriculum. Learn more about how we're writing and adjusting resources for the new curriculum. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/brainninjas.ca\/social-studies-in-alberta\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/brainninjas.ca\/social-studies-in-alberta\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis activity aligns with:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe Alberta Social Studies Curriculum Grade 5 ©2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-5-alberta-social-studies-systems-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eour Systems Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 5\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis activity supports learning about:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eancient civilizations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLooking for more \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esocial studies for Alberta teachers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e? Our unit plans include extra vocabulary supports and assessments.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-5-alberta-social-studies-time-and-place-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTime and Place Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 5\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-5-alberta-social-studies-systems-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSystems Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 5\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-5-alberta-social-studies-citizenship-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCitizenship Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 5\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-5-alberta-social-studies-full-year-of-lessons-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSave $$$ with a whole year of Alberta Grade 5 Social Studies!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNinja Note: \u003c\/strong\u003eTo access the digital version, download the PDF and click on the access links in the file.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHave a question? Before contacting us, check our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/pages\/frequently-asked-questions\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/a\u003e page.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"brainninjas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48293073780923,"sku":null,"price":8.75,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/6547\/7819\/files\/Slide1_03045c18-9ff6-44f9-9a9e-5cc0dfcb3eb0.png?v=1787610916"},{"product_id":"farming-innovations-trade-and-economic-practices-in-ancient-civilizations-paper-and-digital","title":"Farming Innovations, Trade and Economic Practices in Ancient Civilizations | Paper and Digital","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTeach how farming innovations increased trade with led to settlements and cities in ancient civilizations. If the new Grade 5 Alberta social studies curriculum overwhelms you, stop searching because we've done everything for you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-5-alberta-social-studies-full-year-of-lessons-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSave $$$ with a whole year of Alberta Grade 5 Social Studies!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis new social studies resource includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehow innovations in farming like animal labour and irrigation technology created food surpluses and allowed workers to specialize in new skills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehow increased trade led to settlements and cities in ancient civilizations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efarming innovations from Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, Ancient China, Ancient India and Ancient Arab Civilizations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etrade routes of the Royal Road, Trans-Saharan and Silk Road\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehow trade routes and geography are related (mountains, rivers, oceans)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe social, political, economic and environmental impacts of trade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe social, political, economic and environmental impacts of different technology innovations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecomparing trade routes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eeconomic practices: markets, banks, currency and taxes in ancient civilizations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecomparing economic practices in ancient civilizations to modern practices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethree detailed lesson plans with easy to read formatting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003einstructions for how to use our activities with or without technology so you can be flexible for your students and classroom environment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003einstructions for printing student workbooks while still offering differentiated options.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea variety of activities that keep students engaged while learning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edetailed outlines of each activity with a list of materials along with a centralized list and reminders in each section of the lesson plan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eoptional Teacher Slides to support instruction and content delivery. 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This is especially helpful since some of the text may be beyond the Grade 5 reading level (especially at the beginning of the school year).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elist of Alberta outcomes broken down by activity.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNinja Note: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you teach in Alberta, this resource has been written for the new social studies curriculum. Learn more about how we're writing and adjusting resources for the new curriculum. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/brainninjas.ca\/social-studies-in-alberta\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/brainninjas.ca\/social-studies-in-alberta\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis activity aligns with:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe Alberta Social Studies Curriculum Grade 5 ©2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis activity supports learning about:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eancient civilizations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etrade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efarming innovations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eeconomic practices in ancient civilizations\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLooking for more \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esocial studies for Alberta teachers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e? Our unit plans include extra vocabulary supports and assessments.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-5-alberta-social-studies-time-and-place-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTime and Place Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 5\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-5-alberta-social-studies-systems-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSystems Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 5\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-5-alberta-social-studies-citizenship-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCitizenship Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 5\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-5-alberta-social-studies-full-year-of-lessons-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSave $$$ with a whole year of Alberta Grade 5 Social Studies!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNinja Note: \u003c\/strong\u003eTo access the digital version, download the PDF and click on the access links in the file.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHave a question? 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If the new Grade 5 Alberta social studies curriculum overwhelms you, stop searching because we've done everything for you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-5-alberta-social-studies-full-year-of-lessons-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSave $$$ with a whole year of Alberta Grade 5 Social Studies!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis new social studies resource includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epatriarchy, matriarchy and egalitarian societies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehow people in some ancient civilizations were organized by gender\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehierarchies: defined by education, wealth, occupations or heredity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehow social systems could cause division within civilizations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eopportunities and challenges faced by people who were part of the social systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eexamples from Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, Ancient China, Ancient India and Ancient Arab civilizations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea detailed lesson plan with easy to read formatting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003einstructions for how to use our activities with or without technology so you can be flexible for your students and classroom environment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003einstructions for printing student workbooks while still offering differentiated options.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea variety of activities that keep students engaged while learning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edetailed outlines of each activity with a list of materials along with a centralized list and reminders in each section of the lesson plan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eoptional Teacher Slides to support instruction and content delivery. You can choose to teach with or without them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003evocabulary list with phonetic pronunciations and definitions to help support your students.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e“I can” statements written in student-friendly language so students can self-assess their learning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esimple quizzes and assessment activities to see what students have learned.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emodifications to help you differentiate without spending more of your time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eanswer keys and suggested answers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edigital versions of most of the student pages to help support your students or reduce printing. To access the digital version, download the PDF and use the link inside that file.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eloose text in the digital version which can be read by your assistive technology. This is especially helpful since some of the text may be beyond the Grade 5 reading level (especially at the beginning of the school year).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elist of Alberta outcomes broken down by activity.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNinja Note: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you teach in Alberta, this resource has been written for the new social studies curriculum. Learn more about how we're writing and adjusting resources for the new curriculum. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/brainninjas.ca\/social-studies-in-alberta\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/brainninjas.ca\/social-studies-in-alberta\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis activity aligns with:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe Alberta Social Studies Curriculum Grade 5 ©2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-5-alberta-social-studies-systems-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eour Systems Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 5\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis activity supports learning about:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eancient civilizations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLooking for more \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esocial studies for Alberta teachers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e? Our unit plans include extra vocabulary supports and assessments.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-5-alberta-social-studies-time-and-place-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTime and Place Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 5\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-5-alberta-social-studies-systems-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSystems Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 5\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-5-alberta-social-studies-citizenship-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCitizenship Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 5\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-5-alberta-social-studies-full-year-of-lessons-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSave $$$ with a whole year of Alberta Grade 5 Social Studies!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNinja Note: \u003c\/strong\u003eTo access the digital version, download the PDF and click on the access links in the file.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHave a question? Before contacting us, check our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/pages\/frequently-asked-questions\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/a\u003e page.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"brainninjas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48293941706939,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/6547\/7819\/files\/social-systems-ancient-civilizations_2.png?v=1787621409"},{"product_id":"grade-5-alberta-social-studies-systems-unit-paper-and-digital","title":"Grade 5 Alberta Social Studies Systems Unit | Paper and Digital","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGet your unit about the the systems of authoritariansim, empires, trade, economic practices, and social systems in ancient civilizations planned in minutes. Learn about Ancient China, Greece, Rome, China, India and Arab civilizations through concept-based learning activities, investigations, and complete lessons. Don't be overwhelmed this year! Everything you need to teach. because we've planned it for you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-5-alberta-social-studies-full-year-of-lessons-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSave $$$ with a whole year of Alberta Grade 5 Social Studies!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis unit designed for Alberta teachers includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003econcept-based learning activities that focus on the concepts rather than memorizing specific details about ancient civilizations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elesson plans with step-by-step instructions and options for modifications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003einstructions for how to use our activities with and without technology so you can be flexible for your students and classroom environment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003einstructions for printing student workbooks while still offering differentiated options.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edetailed outlines of each activity with a list of materials along with a centralized list and reminders in each section of the lesson plan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eoptional Teacher Slides to support instruction and content delivery. You can choose to teach with or without them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003evocabulary list with phonetic pronunciations and definitions to help support your students.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e“I can” statements written in student-friendly language so students can self-assess their learning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estudent pages and templates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eanswer keys and suggested answers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ephotos of student examples.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eactivities to support learning content specific vocabulary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebackground information for teachers so you don't need to be an expert.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esimple assessments like quizzes. Rubrics are included for teachers to use for marking projects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eideas for how to use this resource in the classroom, online, or a mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edigital versions of all the student reading and writing pages that use Google Slides. You must download the PDF files and use the access links in the files to get your digital copies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ean alignment guide for Alberta Outcomes in each resource broken down by lesson and activity.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe unit includes additional bonus materials:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea unit plan to assist with sequencing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea list of Alberta Social Studies outcomes to help with planning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea list of materials outlined for each activity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003evocabulary support materials: word wall words, glossary pages, definition worksheets, digital flashcards, word with with phonetic pronunciations and definitions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eextra assessments to assess student learning of the whole unit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese resources are included in this unit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/social-scientists-drama-circle-paper\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/authoritarians-and-empires-in-ancient-civilizations-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthoritarians and Empires\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e: how leaders or governments gain power; monarchies and dictatorships; ways to maintain control and power: heredity, divine right, force; how government systems and social systems are used to gain and maintain power; why people follow authoritarian leaders; how empires grow; differences between civilizations and empires; examples from: Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, Ancient China, Ancient India and Arab civilizations; Persian Empire; African Civilizations The Kingdom of Benin, Ife, Ghana, Mali, Songhai, Kush, and Axum; patterns of rising and falling in empires\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/Alberta-Social-Studies-Economic-Practices-Ancient-Civilizations-Grade-5-Trade-17480259?utm_source=BNProdDes\u0026amp;utm_campaign=Systems5\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/farming-innovations-trade-and-economic-practices-in-ancient-civilizations-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEconomic Practices\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/Alberta-Social-Studies-Economic-Practices-Ancient-Civilizations-Grade-5-Trade-17480259?utm_source=BNProdDes\u0026amp;utm_campaign=Systems5\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e:\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehow innovations in farming like animal labour and irrigation technology created food surpluses and allowed workers to specialize in new skills; how increased trade led to settlements and cities in ancient civilizations; farming innovations from Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, Ancient China, Ancient India and Ancient Arab Civilizations; trade routes of the Royal Road, Trans-Saharan and Silk Road; how trade routes and geography are related (mountains, rivers, oceans); the social, political, economic and environmental impacts of trade; the social, political, economic and environmental impacts of different technology innovations; comparing trade routes; economic practices: markets, banks, currency and taxes in ancient civilizations; comparing economic practices in ancient civilizations to modern practices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/New-Alberta-Social-Studies-Social-Systems-in-Ancient-Civilizations-Grade-5-17481832?utm_source=BNProdDes\u0026amp;utm_campaign=Systems5\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/social-systems-in-ancient-civilizations-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSocial Systems\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/social-systems-in-ancient-civilizations-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e:\u003c\/a\u003e patriarchy, matriarchy and egalitarian societies; 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Learn more about how we're writing and adjusting resources for the new curriculum. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/brainninjas.ca\/social-studies-in-alberta\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/brainninjas.ca\/social-studies-in-alberta\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis activity aligns with:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe Alberta Social Studies Curriculum Grade 6 ©2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis activity supports learning about:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eancient civilizations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eauthoritarians\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eempires\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLooking for more \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esocial studies for Alberta teachers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e? Our unit plans include extra vocabulary supports and assessments.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-5-alberta-social-studies-time-and-place-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTime and Place Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 5\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-5-alberta-social-studies-systems-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSystems Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 5\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-5-alberta-social-studies-citizenship-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCitizenship Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 5\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-5-alberta-social-studies-full-year-of-lessons-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSave $$$ with a whole year of Alberta Grade 5 Social Studies!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNinja Note: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis file is a ZIP file. 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Before contacting us, check our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/pages\/frequently-asked-questions\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/a\u003e page.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"brainninjas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48294301106363,"sku":null,"price":21.75,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/6547\/7819\/files\/alberta-grade-5-social-studies-alberta-systems_2.png?v=1787627607"},{"product_id":"connections-then-and-now-to-ancient-civilizations-paper-and-digital","title":"Connections Then and Now to Ancient Civilizations | Paper and Digital","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTeach how learning about the past can help us solve problems in society today through activities and investigations. If the new Grade 5 Alberta social studies curriculum overwhelms you, stop searching because we've done everything for you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-5-alberta-social-studies-full-year-of-lessons-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSave $$$ with a whole year of Alberta Grade 5 Social Studies!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis new social studies resource includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003econnections between the past and modern life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethen and now comparisons of government systems, trade and exploration, and technology with examples from ancient civilizations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea detailed lesson plan with easy to read formatting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003einstructions for how to use our activities with or without technology so you can be flexible for your students and classroom environment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003einstructions for printing student workbooks while still offering differentiated options.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea variety of activities that keep students engaged while learning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edetailed outlines of each activity with a list of materials along with a centralized list and reminders in each section of the lesson plan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eoptional Teacher Slides to support instruction and content delivery. You can choose to teach with or without them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003evocabulary list with phonetic pronunciations and definitions to help support your students.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e“I can” statements written in student-friendly language so students can self-assess their learning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esimple quizzes and assessment activities to see what students have learned.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emodifications to help you differentiate without spending more of your time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eanswer keys and suggested answers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edigital versions of most of the student pages to help support your students or reduce printing. To access the digital version, download the PDF and use the link inside that file.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eloose text in the digital version which can be read by your assistive technology. This is especially helpful since some of the text may be beyond the Grade 5 reading level (especially at the beginning of the school year).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elist of Alberta outcomes broken down by activity.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNinja Note: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you teach in Alberta, this resource has been written for the new social studies curriculum. Learn more about how we're writing and adjusting resources for the new curriculum. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/brainninjas.ca\/social-studies-in-alberta\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/brainninjas.ca\/social-studies-in-alberta\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis activity aligns with:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe Alberta Social Studies Curriculum Grade 5 ©2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-5-alberta-social-studies-citizenship-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eour Citizenship Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 5\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis activity supports learning about:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eancient civilizations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLooking for more \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esocial studies for Alberta teachers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e? 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Learn more about how we're writing and adjusting resources for the new curriculum. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/brainninjas.ca\/social-studies-in-alberta\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/brainninjas.ca\/social-studies-in-alberta\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis activity aligns with:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe Alberta Social Studies Curriculum Grade 5 ©2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-5-alberta-social-studies-citizenship-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eour Citizenship Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 5\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis activity supports learning about:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecitizenship\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003einformed and active civic actions\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLooking for more \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esocial studies for Alberta teachers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e? 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You can choose to teach with or without them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003evocabulary list with phonetic pronunciations and definitions to help support your students.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e“I can” statements written in student-friendly language so students can self-assess their learning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estudent pages and templates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eanswer keys and suggested answers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ephotos of student examples.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eactivities to support learning content specific vocabulary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebackground information for teachers so you don't need to be an expert.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esimple assessments like quizzes. Rubrics are included for teachers to use for marking projects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eideas for how to use this resource in the classroom, online, or a mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edigital versions of all the student reading and writing pages that use Google Slides. You must download the PDF files and use the access links in the files to get your digital copies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ean alignment guide for Alberta Outcomes in each resource broken down by lesson and activity.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe year long resource includes additional bonus materials:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eunit plans and a year plan to assist with sequencing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea list of Alberta Social Studies outcomes to help with planning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea list of materials outlined for each activity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003evocabulary support materials: word wall words, glossary pages, definition worksheets, digital flashcards, word with with phonetic pronunciations and definitions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eextra assessments to assess student learning of each unit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese resources are included in this unit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/connections-then-and-now-to-ancient-civilizations-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime and Place:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/social-scientists-drama-circle-paper\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSocial Scientists Drama Circle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003eunderstanding the role of social scientists; the jobs and unique skills of historians, archeologists, anthropologists and geographers; primary and secondary sources;\u003cspan\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/development-of-ancient-civilizations-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Development of Ancient Civilizations\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003efactors that influenced ancient civilizations to settle in specific areas: geographical locations, geographical features, changes to the environment that cause people to move or adapt, changes to infrastructure such as building structures to move water, protect citizens, improve travel or increase trade; map skills; specific details about Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, Ancient China, Ancient India and Ancient Arab civilizations;\u003cspan\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/rise-and-fall-of-ancient-civilizations-introductory-activity-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eThe Rise and Fall of Ancient Civilizations Simulation Activity\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: a meaningful activity to introduce internal and external factors in a simple, but engaging way; \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/rise-of-ancient-civilizations-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Rise of Ancient Civilizations\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003etimelines for BCE and CE; internal and external factors for the rise and fall of ancient civilizations; factors that led to the rise of ancient civilizations; innovations that helped solved daily problems for food, water, travel, trade, buildings and knowledge and communication; organized structures; strong leadership and leadership skills; military power; wealth and opportunity; details about the factors for Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, Ancient China, Ancient India and Ancient Arab Civilizations;\u003cspan\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/innovations-of-ancient-civilizations-collaborative-poster-paper\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInnovations of Ancient Civilizations Collaborative Poster\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003einventions like theatre, democracy, papyrus, fabric, concrete, calendar, the compass and so much more and how they have left a lasting legacy;\u003cspan\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/fall-of-ancient-civilizations-paper-and-digital\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Fall of Ancient Civilizations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003efactors that led to the fall of ancient civilizations; environmental changes; expenses; power and leadership; values and beliefs; wars and conquests; specific details about the factors for Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, Ancient China, Ancient India and Ancient Arab Civilizations; \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/ancient-civilizations-interactive-review-game-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eAncient Civilizations Interactive Review Game\u003c\/a\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30 self-checking questions related to: the roles and jobs of social scientists, primary and secondary sources, factors that led to the rise and fall of ancient civilizations\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSystems:\u003cspan\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/authoritarians-and-empires-in-ancient-civilizations-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAuthoritarians and Empires\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: how leaders or governments gain power; monarchies and dictatorships; ways to maintain control and power: heredity, divine right, force; how government systems and social systems are used to gain and maintain power; why people follow authoritarian leaders; how empires grow; differences between civilizations and empires; examples from: Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, Ancient China, Ancient India and Arab civilizations; Persian Empire; African Civilizations The Kingdom of Benin, Ife, Ghana, Mali, Songhai, Kush, and Axum; patterns of rising and falling in empires;\u003cspan\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/farming-innovations-trade-and-economic-practices-in-ancient-civilizations-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEconomic Practices\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/Alberta-Social-Studies-Economic-Practices-Ancient-Civilizations-Grade-5-Trade-17480259?utm_source=BNProdDes\u0026amp;utm_campaign=Systems5\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e:\u003c\/a\u003e how innovations in farming allowed workers to specialize in new skills; how increased trade led to settlements and cities in ancient civilizations; farming innovations from Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, Ancient China, Ancient India and Ancient Arab Civilizations; trade routes of the Royal Road, Trans-Saharan and Silk Road; the social, political, economic and environmental impacts of trade; the social, political, economic and environmental impacts of different technology innovations; comparing trade routes; economic practices: markets, banks, currency and taxes in ancient civilizations; comparing economic practices in ancient civilizations to modern practices;\u003cspan\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/social-systems-in-ancient-civilizations-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSocial Systems\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: patriarchy, matriarchy and egalitarian societies; how people in some ancient civilizations were organized by gender; hierarchies: defined by education, wealth, occupations or heredity; how social systems could cause division within civilizations; opportunities and challenges faced by people who were part of the social systems; examples from Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, Ancient China, Ancient India and Ancient Arab civilizations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCitizenship:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/connections-then-and-now-to-ancient-civilizations-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnections Then and Now\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003econnections between the past and modern life; then and now comparisons of government systems, trade and exploration, and technology with examples from ancient civilizations;\u003cspan\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/informed-citizens-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInformed Citizens\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003ehow to evaluate sources; facts and opinions; pros and cons; evaluating sources for perspective; choosing a side on an issue; ways to take action on an issue\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/connections-then-and-now-to-ancient-civilizations-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNinja Note: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you teach in Alberta, this resource has been written for the new social studies curriculum. Learn more about how we're writing and adjusting resources for the new curriculum. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/brainninjas.ca\/social-studies-in-alberta\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/brainninjas.ca\/social-studies-in-alberta\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis activity aligns with:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe Alberta Social Studies Curriculum Grade 5 ©2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLooking for more \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/store\/brain-ninjas\/category-new-alberta-social-1421669?utm_source=BNProdDes\u0026amp;utm_campaign=YearSS4\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esocial studies for Alberta teachers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e? Our unit plans include extra vocabulary supports and assessments.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-grade-3-full-year-of-lessons-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFull Year of Grade 3 Alberta Social Studies Lessons\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-grade-4-full-year-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFull Year of Grade 4 Alberta Social Studies Lessons\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-5-alberta-social-studies-full-year-of-lessons-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFull Year of Grade 5 Alberta Social Studies Lessons\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-6-alberta-social-studies-full-year-of-lessons-and-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFull Year of Grade 6 Alberta Social Studies Lessons\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNinja Note: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis file is a ZIP file. It requires downloading and extracting before opening the individual PDF files. Each resource contains the digital links and instructions for using the file.\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHave a question? 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If the new Grade 5 Alberta social studies curriculum overwhelms you, stop searching because we've done everything for you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-5-alberta-social-studies-full-year-of-lessons-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSave $$$ with a whole year of Alberta Grade 5 Social Studies!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEven though this resource was written for Alberta, it works with any ancient civilizations unit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis new social studies resource includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea meaningful activity to introduce internal and external factors in a simple, but engaging way\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003egeneral traits that led to ancient civilizations settling in specific geographic areas (geographic features like rivers or mountains)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efactors that led to the rise of ancient civilizations (like farming innovations, organized structures, strong leadership or specialized tradespeople)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efactors that led to the fall of ancient civilizations (like poor leadership, natural disasters, rebellions, conquests, or expenses)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecomparing the impacts of the factors on civilizations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehow the factors are interconnected\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea detailed lesson plan with easy to read formatting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003einstructions for how to use our activities with or without technology so you can be flexible for your students and classroom environment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003einstructions for printing student workbooks while still offering differentiated options.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edetailed outlines of each activity with a list of materials along with a centralized list and reminders in each section of the lesson plan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eoptional Teacher Slides to support instruction and content delivery. You can choose to teach with or without them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003evocabulary list with phonetic pronunciations and definitions to help support your students.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e“I can” statements written in student-friendly language so students can self-assess their learning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emodifications to help you differentiate without spending more of your time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esuggested answers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edigital versions of most of the student pages to help support your students or reduce printing. To access the digital version, download the PDF and use the link inside that file.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eloose text in the digital version which can be read by your assistive technology. This is especially helpful since some of the text may be beyond the Grade 5 reading level (especially at the beginning of the school year).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elist of Alberta outcomes broken down by activity.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNinja Note: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you teach in Alberta, this resource has been written for the new social studies curriculum. Learn more about how we're writing and adjusting resources for the new curriculum. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/brainninjas.ca\/social-studies-in-alberta\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/brainninjas.ca\/social-studies-in-alberta\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis activity aligns with:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe Alberta Social Studies Curriculum Grade 5 ©2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-5-alberta-social-studies-time-and-place-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eour Time and Place Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 5\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis activity supports learning about:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eancient civilizations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLooking for more \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esocial studies for Alberta teachers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e? Our unit plans include extra vocabulary supports and assessments.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-5-alberta-social-studies-time-and-place-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTime and Place Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 5\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-5-alberta-social-studies-systems-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSystems Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 5\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-5-alberta-social-studies-citizenship-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCitizenship Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 5\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-5-alberta-social-studies-full-year-of-lessons-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSave $$$ with a whole year of Alberta Grade 5 Social Studies!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNinja Note: \u003c\/strong\u003eTo access the digital version, download the PDF and click on the access links in the file.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHave a question? Before contacting us, check our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/pages\/frequently-asked-questions\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/a\u003e page.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"brainninjas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48342709272763,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/6547\/7819\/files\/rise-and-fall-of-ancient-civilizations_2.png?v=1788964831"},{"product_id":"ancient-civilizations-interactive-review-game-paper-and-digital","title":"Ancient Civilizations Interactive Review Game | Paper and Digital","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReview ancient civilizations along with the factors that led to settlement, the rise and fall and how geography, environment and trade led to their success. If the new Grade 5 Alberta social studies curriculum overwhelms you, stop searching because we've done everything for you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-5-alberta-social-studies-full-year-of-lessons-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSave $$$ with a whole year of Alberta Grade 5 Social Studies!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis new social studies resource includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30 self-checking questions related to:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe roles and jobs of social scientists\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrimary and secondary sources\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactors that led to the rise of Ancient Civilizations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactors that led to the fall of Ancient Civilizations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuestions that highlight geography, environment and trade in Ancient civilizations and focus on the big ideas instead of details about specific civilizations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esuggestions on how to play in different ways and groupings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003einstructions and troubleshooting tips for using the digital version. You must download the PDF to access the link.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea link and instructions for how to use the game with Google Slides. It have been specifically formatted to be used with Google Slides.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003einstructions for how to use the game with Microsoft PowerPoint (which may affect formatting).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003einstructions for printing the game and turning it into a set of self-checking task cards so you can play without technology.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eloose text in the digital version which can be read by your assistive technology. This is especially helpful since some of the text may be beyond the Grade 5 reading level (especially at the beginning of the school year).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eeditable slides so you can personalize your set for your classroom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elist of Alberta outcomes.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis resource is a review. It does not teach the concepts. Use it to introduce or review your ancient civilizations unit, but not as the sole resource to teach it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNinja Note: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you teach in Alberta, this resource has been written for the new social studies curriculum. 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