Golden Age Pyramid

Ms. HuntRMS IB 2013-2014

Unit 1

Golden Age Pyramid

• The Golden Age Pyramid demonstrates the “life cycle” of a society, nation, and/ or peoples.

• Components of the Pyramid– Rise– Peak– Fall

Rise• Gain territory• Establish a government• Create an economy – Trading, production, and

services

• Create an army/ military• Uniform Culture– The people share common

language, religion, food, traditions

Peak

• Peace– Time of no war

• Prosperity– Wealth, opulence, riches,

affluence• Power– No competition for control of

the territory– Most powerful military

Fall• Natural disaster• Government

overthrown

• Economic depression– Trading is poor, bad

harvest

• Loss of population – disease

• War

Text Analysis- Life in Ancient Greece- According to Homer

• Required materials- Text, highlighter, Golden Age Pyramid chart, writing utensil

• As a class, read the text “Life in Ancient Greece- According to Homer”

• As a group…– Re-read the text highlighting rise, peak, and fall factors– Complete the Golden Age Pyramid Chart worksheet as

a group• You will have 15 minutes to complete the reading

and chart with your partner!

My Civilization Golden Age Pyramid• Required materials- Rubric, markers, black ink pen, glue,

scissors, legal paper• Review directions/ rubric with Ms. Hunt– Label the page in your IN following the Text Analysis/ Golden Age

Pyramid Chart- My Civilization Golden Age Pyramid• You will have the remainder of class to work on your Golden

Age Pyramid.• Reminders:– Colorful, Correct, and Creative – You will NOT receive a new sheet of legal paper… Work wisely!– This is an independent assignment and will account for a 100

point grade!– You will have some time next class to work on your assignment.

This should take you a minimum of 2 class periods- DO YOUR BEST!

Reflection

• On the page with your Golden Age Pyramid notes, create a reflection that demonstrates your understanding of the Golden Age Pyramid.

• This should be brief and only take 10 minutes to complete!