Social Studies. Content Area: Social Studies. Grade Level: 6

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1 Social Studies Content Area: Social Studies Course Text Offering: History Alive: The Ancient World, World Studies: The Ancient World, World Explorer: Medieval Times to Today Grade Level: 6 Unit Plan 1 The Rise of Early Civilization: Geography Investigating the past and early societies From hunters to farmers to the rise of civilization Civilizations of the Fertile Crescent September -October Unit Plan 2 Nile Civilizations Geography Pharaohs and Contributions of Ancient Egypt Daily life of Ancient Egypt Contributions of the Nubians November-December Unit Plan 3 The Rise of Eastern Philosophy Geography Hinduism in Ancient India The Beginnings of Buddhism Achievements of the Gupta Empire Chinese Philosophies (Confucianism and Taoism) Various Dynasties (Shang, Qin, Han) Achievements of Ancient China The Silk Road January - February Unit Plan 4 The Rise of Western Philosophy Geography Early Greek Civilization Religion, philosophy, and the Arts Daily life in Athens and Sparta The Spread of Greek Culture The Roman Republic The Roman Empire Roman Daily Life The Fall of Rome March - April

2 Unit Plan 5 The Middle Ages Byzantium Rome s Eastern Empires The Rise and Spread of Islam Feudalism: A System for Living The Rise of Cities The Crusades The Renaissance and Reformation Age of Exploration May- June Date Created: 6/22/2012 Created By: Chelsea Grant, Carrie Anne Odgers, and Leslie Schmidt Board Approved on: 7/23/2012 Unit Overview Template Content Area: Social Studies Target Course/Grade Level: 6 Unit Summary: Unit 1: The Rise of Early Civilization: We will begin with learning how ancient humans evolved. By studying fossils and artifacts, we will investigate the past and early humans. Early humans hunted and gathered, and we will discuss how the development of farming introduced communities. Permanent settlements led to the formation of city-states and the civilizations of the Fertile Crescent. We will investigate the evolution of specialized jobs, formalized government, social class, writing, cities, art and architecture. Unit 2: Nile Civilizations: Desert cultures in Africa made use of the water sources around them. We will study the geography, daily lives, and contributions of the ancient Egyptians and Nubians. We will explore the stability of government, trade, religion and art. Unit 3: The Rise of Eastern Philosophy: Asia is an incredibly vast and sometimes isolated land. We will learn where the ancient Chinese and Indian civilizations formed and advanced. We will study the beliefs and philosophies of Asia including Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism and Taoism. Finally we will learn about the achievements of ancient India and China, and the advancement of trade on the Silk Road. Unit 4: The Rise of Western Philosophy: We will begin our unit by studying the geography of the Mediterranean. We will learn about the daily lives, cultures, philosophies, arts, forms of government, conflicts and achievements of the ancient Greek and Roman civilizations. Both of these cultures left a lasting legacy on our world today. Unit 5: The Middle Ages: The students will study the geography Constantinople and the rise and fall of the Byzantine Empire. We will learn how the geography of the Arabian Peninsula affected Arab culture, and study the rise and spread of Islam. During the Middle Ages, Europeans created and practiced a hierarchy of feudalism, which developed into a system of living. We will study why the Crusades took place and how it caused lasting changes in Europe. Finally we will learn about the beginnings, changes, achievements and legacies left by the Renaissance and Reformation.

3 Social Studies Skills: Guided note taking in class and note taking from independent reading: Cornell Method & Formal Outline. Research based project/writing. Formal writing. Map and globe skills. Geography concepts, including world geography and the six essential elements. Exploration of the evolution of writing, art, architecture, and literature. Unit Rationale Big Idea: Unit 1 The Rise of Early Civilization: What elements of social and economic behavior had to be in place for small societies to emerge into civilizations? Unit 2: Nile Civilizations: What political, geographic and economic characteristics led to Egypt s and Nubia s extraordinary stability? Unit 3: The Rise of Eastern Philosophy: How did the isolation of India and China help or hinder their development? How did the Silk Road help spread goods and ideas? Unit 4: The Rise of Western Philosophy: How did the government, law, philosophy, literature, art and architecture impact Western thought and the development of U.S. thinking? Unit 5: The Middle Ages: How did the events of the Middle Ages and Renaissance lead to the Age of Exploration and the discovery of the Americas? Learning Targets NJ Core Curriculum Content Standards for Social Studies A.1.a B.1.a B.1.b C.1.a C.1.b D.1.a D.1.b D.1.c A.2.a A.2.b A.2.c B.2.a B.2.b C.2.a C.2.b C.2.c Compare and contrast forms of governance, belief systems, and family structures among African, European, and Native American groups. Describe migration and settlement patterns of Native American groups, and explain how these patterns affected interactions in different regions of the Western Hemisphere. Analyze the world in spatial terms, using historical maps to determine what led to the exploration of new water and land routes. Evaluate the impact of science, religion, and technology innovations on European exploration. Explain why individuals and societies trade, how trade functions, and the role of trade during this period. Compare and contrast gender roles, religion, values, cultural practices, and political systems of Native American groups. Explain how interactions among African, European, and Native American groups began a cultural transformation. Evaluate the impact of the Colombian Exchange on ecology, agriculture, and culture from different perspectives. Determine the roles of religious freedom and participatory government in various North American colonies. Explain how and why early government structures developed, and determine the impact of these early structures on the evolution of American politics and institutions. Explain how race, gender, and status affected social, economic, and political opportunities during Colonial times. Determine factors that impacted emigration, settlement patterns, and regional identities of the colonies. Compare and contrast how the search for natural resources resulted in conflict and cooperation among European colonists and Native American groups in the New World. Relate slavery and indentured servitude to Colonial labor systems. Explain the system of mercantilism and its impact on the economies of the colonies and European countries. Analyze the impact of triangular trade on multiple nations and groups.

4 6.1.8.D.2.a D.2.b A.3.a A.3.b A.3.c A.3.d A.3.e A.3.f A.3.g B.3.a B.3.b B.3.c B.3.d C.3.a C.3.b C.3.c D.3.a D.3.b D.3.c D.3.d D.3.e D.3.f D.3.g A.4.a A.4.b A.4.c B.4.a B.4.b C.4.a C.4.b C.4.c D.4.a D.4.b Analyze the power struggle among European countries, and determine its impact on people living in Europe and the Americas. Compare and contrast the voluntary and involuntary migratory experiences of different groups of people, and explain why their experiences differed. Examine the ideals found in the Declaration of Independence, and assess the extent to which they were fulfilled for women, African Americans, and Native Americans during this time period. Evaluate the effectiveness of the fundamental principles of the Constitution (i.e., consent of the governed, rule of law, federalism, limited government, separation of powers, checks and balances, and individual rights) in establishing a federal government that allows for growth and change over time. Determine the role that compromise played in the creation and adoption of the Constitution and Bill of Rights. Compare and contrast the Articles of Confederation and the UNITED STATES Constitution in terms of the decisionmaking powers of national government. Determine why the Alien and Sedition Acts were enacted and whether they undermined civil liberties. Explain how political parties were formed and continue to be shaped by differing perspectives regarding the role and power of federal government. Evaluate the impact of the Constitution and Bill of Rights on current day issues. Assess how conflicts and alliances among European countries and Native American groups impacted the expansion of the American colonies. Determine the extent to which the geography of the United States influenced the debate on representation in Congress and federalism by examining the New Jersey and Virginia plans. Use maps and other geographic tools to evaluate the impact of geography on the execution and outcome of the American Revolutionary War. Explain why New Jersey s location played an integral role in the American Revolution. Explain how taxes and government regulation can affect economic opportunities, and assess the impact of these on relations between Britain and its North American colonies. Summarize the effect of inflation and debt on the American people and the response of state and national governments during this time. Evaluate the impact of the cotton gin and other innovations on the institution of slavery and on the economic and political development of the country. Explain how the consequences of the Seven Years War, changes in British policies toward American colonies, and responses by various groups and individuals in the North American colonies led to the American Revolution. Explain why the Declaration of Independence was written and how its key principles evolved to become unifying ideas of American democracy. Analyze the impact of George Washington as general of the American revolutionary forces and as the first president of the United States. Analyze how prominent individuals and other nations contributed to the causes, execution, and outcomes of the American Revolution. Examine the roles and perspectives of various socioeconomic groups (e.g., rural farmers, urban craftsmen, northern merchants, and southern planters), African Americans, Native Americans, and women during the American Revolution, and determine how these groups were impacted by the war Analyze from multiple perspectives how the terms of the Treaty of Paris affected United States relations with Native Americans and with European powers that had territories in North America. Evaluate the extent to which the leadership and decisions of early administrations of the national government met the goals established in the Preamble of the Constitution. Explain the changes in America s relationships with other nations by analyzing policies, treaties, tariffs, and agreements. Analyze how the concept of Manifest Destiny influenced the acquisition of land through annexation, diplomacy, and war. Assess the extent to which voting rights were expanded during the Jacksonian period. Assess the impact of the Louisiana Purchase and western exploration on the expansion and economic development of the United States. Map territorial expansion and settlement, as well as the locations of conflicts with and removal of Native Americans. Analyze the debates involving the National Bank, uniform currency, and tariffs, and determine the extent to which each of these economic tools met the economic challenges facing the new nation. Explain how major technological developments revolutionized land and water transportation, as well as the economy, in New Jersey and nation. Analyze how technological innovations affected the status and social class of different groups of people, and explain the outcomes that resulted. Analyze the push-pull factors that led to increases in immigration, and explain why ethnic and cultural conflicts resulted. Explore efforts to reform education, women s rights, slavery, and other issues during the Antebellum period.

5 6.1.8.D.4.c A.5.a A.5.b B.5.a A.5.b B.5.a C.5.a C.5.b D.5.a D.5.b D.5.c D.5.d A.1.a B.1.a B.1.b C.1.a C.1.b D.1.a D.1.b D.1.c A.2.a A.2.b A.2.c B.2.a B.2.b C.2.a D.2.a D.2.b D.2.c D.2.d A.3.a A.3.b A.3.c A.3.d A.3.e B.3.a B.3.b Explain the growing resistance to slavery and New Jersey s role in the Underground Railroad. Explain how and why the Emancipation Proclamation and the Gettysburg Address continue to impact American life. Compare and contrast the approaches of Congress and Presidents Lincoln and Johnson toward the reconstruction of the South. Determine the role of geography, natural resources, demographics, transportation, and technology in the progress and outcome of the Civil War. Compare and contrast the approaches of Congress and Presidents Lincoln and Johnson toward the reconstruction of the South. Determine the role of geography, natural resources, demographics, transportation, and technology in the progress and outcome of the Civil War. Assess the human and material costs of the Civil War in the North and South. Analyze the economic impact of Reconstruction on the South from different perspectives. Prioritize the causes and events that led to the Civil War from different perspectives. Analyze critical events and battles of the Civil War and determine how they contributed to the final outcome of the war. Examine the roles of women, African Americans, and Native Americans in the Civil War. Analyze the effectiveness of the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments to the United States Constitution from multiple perspectives. Compare and contrast the social organization of early hunters/gatherers and those who lived in early agrarian societies. Explain the various migratory patterns of hunters/gatherers who moved from Africa to Eurasia, Australia, and the Americas, and describe the impact of migration on their lives and on the shaping of societies. Compare and contrast how nomadic and agrarian societies used land and natural resources. Relate the agricultural revolution (including the impact of food surplus from farming) to population growth and the subsequent development of civilizations. Determine the impact of technological advancements on hunter/gatherer and agrarian societies. Demonstrate an understanding of pre-agricultural and post-agricultural periods in terms of relative length of time. Relate the development of language and forms of writing to the expression of ideas, creation of cultural identity, and development of more complex social structures. Explain how archaeological discoveries are used to develop and enhance understanding of life prior to written records. Explain why different ancient river valley civilizations developed similar forms of government. Explain how codifying laws met the needs of ancient river valley societies. Determine the role of slavery in the economic and social structures of ancient river valley civilizations. Determine the extent to which geography influenced settlement, the development of trade networks, technological innovations, and the sustainability of ancient river valley civilizations. Compare and contrast physical and political maps of ancient river valley civilizations and their modern counterparts (i.e., Mesopotamia and Iraq; Ancient Egypt and Modern Egypt; Indus River Valley and Modern Pakistan/India; Ancient China and Modern China), and determine the geopolitical impact of these civilizations, then and now. Explain how technological advancements led to greater economic specialization, improved weaponry, trade, and the development of a class system in ancient river valley civilizations. Analyze the impact of religion on daily life, government, and culture in various ancient river valley civilizations. Explain how the development of written language transformed all aspects of life in ancient river valley civilizations. Analyze the factors that led to the rise and fall of various ancient river valley civilizations and determine whether there was a common pattern of growth and decline. Justify which of the major achievements of the ancient river valley civilizations represent the most enduring legacies. Compare and contrast the methods (i.e., autocratic rule, philosophies, and bureaucratic structures; communication and transportation systems) used by the rulers of Rome, China, and India to control and unify their expanding empires. Compare and contrast the rights and responsibilities of free men, women, slaves, and foreigners in the political, economic, and social structures of classical civilizations. Determine the foundational concepts and principles of Athenian democracy and the Roman Republic that later influenced the development of the United States Constitution. Compare and contrast the roles and responsibilities of citizens in Athens and Sparta to those of United States citizens today, and evaluate how citizens perceived the principles of liberty and equality then and now. Compare and contrast the American legal system and the legal systems of classical civilizations, and determine the extent to which the early systems influenced the current legal system. Determine how geography and the availability of natural resources influenced the development of the political, economic, and cultural systems of each of the classical civilizations and provided motivation for expansion. Explain how geography and the availability of natural resources led to both the development of Greek city-states and

6 6.2.8.C.3.a C.3.b C.3.c D.3.a D.3.b D.3.c D.3.d D.3.e D.3.f A.4.a A.4.b A.4.c B.4.a B.4.b B.4.c B.4.d B.4.e B.4.f B.4.g B.4.h C.4.a C.4.b C.4.c C.4.d C.4.e D.4.a D.4.b D.4.c D.4.d D.4.e D.4.f D.4.g D.4.h D.4.i to their demise. Analyze the impact of expanding land and sea trade routes through the Mediterranean Basin, India, and China. Explain how the development of a uniform system of exchange facilitated trade in classical civilizations. Explain how classical civilizations used technology and innovation to enhance agricultural/manufacturing output and commerce, to expand military capabilities, to improve life in urban areas, and to allow for greater division of labor. Compare and contrast social hierarchies in classical civilizations as they relate to power, wealth, and equality. Relate the Chinese dynastic system to the longevity of authoritarian rule in China. Determine common factors that contributed to the decline and fall of the Roman Empire, Gupta India, and Han China. Compare the golden ages of Greece, Rome, India, and China, and justify major achievements that represent world legacies. Compare and contrast the tenets of various world religions that developed in or around this time period (i.e., Buddhism, Christianity, Confucianism, Islam, Judaism, Sikhism, and Taoism), their patterns of expansion, and their responses to the current challenges of globalization. Determine the extent to which religions, mythologies, and other belief systems shaped the values of classical societies. Analyze the role of religion and other means rulers used to unify and centrally govern expanding territories with diverse populations. Compare and contrast the Japanese and European systems of feudalism and the effectiveness of each in promoting social, economic, and political order. Determine the influence of medieval English legal and constitutional practices (i.e., the Magna Carta, parliament, and the development of habeas corpus and an independent judiciary) on modern democratic thought and institutions. Explain how geography influenced the development of the political, economic, and cultural centers of each empire and well as the empires relationships with other parts of the world. Assess how maritime and overland trade routes (i.e., the African caravan and Silk Road) impacted urbanization, transportation, communication, and the development of international trade centers. Determine how Africa s physical geography and natural resources posed challenges and opportunities for trade and development. Explain why the Arabian Peninsula s physical features and location made it the epicenter of Afro-Eurasian trade and fostered the spread of Islam into Africa, Europe, and Asia. Analyze the motivations for civilizations to modify the environment, determine the positive and negative consequences of environmental changes made during this time period, and relate these changes to current environmental challenges. Explain how the geographies of China and Japan influenced their development and their relationship with one another. Explain why the strategic location and economic importance of Constantinople and the Mediterranean Sea were a source of conflict between civilizations. Explain how the locations, land forms, and climates of Mexico, Central America, and South America affected the development of Mayan, Aztec, and Incan societies, cultures, and economies. Explain the interrelationships among improved agricultural production, population growth, urbanization, and commercialization. Analyze how trade, technology, the availability of natural resources, and contact with other civilizations affected the development of empires in Eurasia and the Americas. Explain how the development of new business practices and banking systems impacted global trade and the development of a merchant class. Analyze the relationship between trade routes and the development of powerful city-states and kingdoms in Africa. Determine the extent to which interaction between the Islamic world and medieval Europe increased trade, enhanced technology innovation, and impacted scientific thought and the arts. Explain how contact between nomadic peoples and sedentary populations had both positive and negative political, economic, and cultural consequences. Analyze how religion both unified and divided people. Analyze the role of religion and economics in shaping each empire s social hierarchy, and evaluate the impact these hierarchical structures had on the lives of various groups of people. Analyze the causes and outcomes of the Crusades from different perspectives, including the perspectives of European political and religious leaders, the crusaders, Jews, Muslims, and traders. Assess the demographic, economic, and religious impact of the plague on Europe. Determine which events led to the rise and eventual decline of European feudalism. Analyze the immediate and long-term impact on China and Europe of the open exchange between Europe and the Yuan (Mongol) Dynasty. Determine the extent to which the Byzantine Empire influenced the Islamic world and western Europe. Explain how and why Islam spread in Africa, the significance of Timbuktu to the development and spread of

7 6.2.8.D.4.j A A A B C D.1 learning, and the impact Islam continues to have on African society. Compare the major technological innovations and cultural contributions of the civilizations of this period and justify which represent enduring legacies. Deliberate on a public issue affecting an upcoming election, consider opposing arguments, and develop a reasoned conclusion. Participate in a real or simulated hearing to develop a legislative proposal that addresses a public issue, and share it with an appropriate legislative body (e.g., school board, municipal or county government, state legislature). Collaborate with international students to deliberate about and address issues of gender equality, child mortality, or education. Evaluate alternative land use proposals and make recommendations to the appropriate governmental agency regarding the best course of action. Contact local officials and community members to obtain information about the local school district or municipal budget and assess budget priorities. Engage in simulated democratic processes (e.g., legislative hearings, judicial proceedings, elections) to understand how conflicting points of view are addressed in a democratic society. NJ Core Curriculum Content Standards for Technology New Jersey Technology Standards: 8.1 Educational Technology All students will use digital tools to access, manage, evaluate, and synthesize information in order to solve problems individually and collaboratively and to create and communicate knowledge. 8.2 Technology Education, Engineering, and Design All students will develop an understanding of the nature and impact of technology, engineering, technological design, and the designed world, as they relate to the individual, global society, and the environment. For specific technology cumulative progress indicators: NJ Core Curriculum Content Standards for 21 st Century Life & Careers st-Century Life and Career Skills: All students will demonstrate the creative, critical thinking, collaboration, and problemsolving skills needed to function successfully as both global citizens and workers in diverse ethnic and organizational cultures. 9.2 Personal Financial Literacy: All students will develop skills and strategies that promote personal and financial responsibility related to financial planning, savings, investment, and charitable giving in the global economy. 9.3 Career Awareness, Exploration, and Preparation: All students will apply knowledge about and engage in the process of career awareness, exploration, and preparation in order to navigate the globally competitive work environment of the information age. For specific college and career readiness anchor standards, see website: Common Core Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies

8 Reading Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies Key Ideas and Details RH Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and secondary sources. RH Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source; provide an accurate summary of the source distinct from prior knowledge or opinions. RH Identify key steps in a text s description of a process related to history/social studies (e.g., how a bill becomes law, how interest rates are raised or lowered). Craft and Structure RH Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including vocabulary specific to domains related to history/social studies. RH Describe how a text presents information (e.g., sequentially, comparatively, causally). RH Identify aspects of a text that reveal an author s point of view or purpose (e.g., loaded language, inclusion or avoidance of particular facts). Integration of Knowledge and Ideas RH Integrate visual information (e.g., in charts, graphs, photographs, videos, or maps) with other information in print and digital texts. RH Distinguish among fact, opinion, and reasoned judgment in a text. RH Analyze the relationship between a primary and secondary source on the same topic. Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity RH By the end of grade 8, read and comprehend history/social studies texts in the grades 6 8 text complexity band independently and proficiently. Reading Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies Text Types and Purposes WHST Write arguments focused on discipline-specific content. Introduce claim(s) about a topic or issue, acknowledge and distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or opposing claims, and organize the reasons and evidence logically. Support claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant, accurate data and evidence that demonstrate an understanding of the topic or text, using credible sources. Use words, phrases, and clauses to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among claim(s), counterclaims, reasons, and evidence. Establish and maintain a formal style. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument presented. WHST Write informative/explanatory texts, including the narration of historical events, scientific procedures/ experiments, or technical processes. Introduce a topic clearly, previewing what is to follow; organize ideas, concepts, and information into broader categories as appropriate to achieving purpose; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., charts, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension. Develop the topic with relevant, well-chosen facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples. Use appropriate and varied transitions to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts. Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic. Establish and maintain a formal style and objective tone. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the information or explanation presented. WHST (See note; not applicable as a separate requirement) Production and Distribution of Writing WHST Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. WHST With some guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on how well purpose and audience have been addressed. WHST Use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing and present the relationships between information and ideas clearly and efficiently.

9 Research to Build and Present Knowledge WHST Conduct short research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question), drawing on several sources and generating additional related, focused questions that allow for multiple avenues of exploration. WHST Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, using search terms effectively; assess the credibility and accuracy of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation. WHST Draw evidence from informational texts to support analysis reflection, and research. Range of Writing WHST Write routinely over extended time frames (time for reflection and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.

10 Unit Essential Questions Unit Enduring Understandings Unit 1: The Rise of Early Civilization: What makes a culture a civilization? How did ancient people develop government? How did surplus of food lead to specialized jobs and creativity? Unit 2 Nile Civilizations: How did physical geography of Egypt affect its growth and stability? How did ancient peoples develop government? What were beliefs and values of ancient peoples? Unit 3 The Rise of Eastern Philosophy: How did physical geography affect the contact and communication of ancient civilizations? What were beliefs and values of ancient peoples? What achievements were made in these civilizations? Unit 1: The Rise of Early Civilization: Civilizations have a stable food supply, a social structure, system of government, religion, culture and arts, technology, and a written language. Farming allowed people in ancient times to settle in one place, rather than travel. Populations grew, settlements developed into cities. Growing cities required governments to keep order, provide services, settle disputes, and manage public building and irrigation projects. Unit 2 Nile Civilizations: Many ancient civilizations were settled near rivers, which flooded yearly to deposit fertile soil. Farmers were able to grow enough crops to feed more and more people, making civilization possible. Egyptian pharaohs gave themselves absolute power over the people they ruled. Many ancient peoples believed in an afterlife and in gods and goddesses that controlled nature. Unit 3 The Rise of Eastern Philosophy: Ancient civilizations in India and China had little contact with the rest of the world due to the barriers formed by the geography. Ancient civilizations in Asia shared many beliefs including but not limited to: Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism. Advancements in arts, medicine, government and technology were made in the ancient civilizations in Asia. Unit 4 The Rise of Western Philosophy: How did physical geography affect the growth, contact and economy of ancient civilizations? What achievements were made in these civilizations? Unit 5: The Middle Ages: How did feudal society evolve into nations? How is a Renaissance period determined? How did the Reformation change the role in medieval society? How did the desire for trade create the Age of Exploration? Unit 4 The Rise of Western Philosophy: Ancient Mediterranean people were sailors and traders because they were surrounded by water and mountains allowed for little farming. Achievements made in these civilizations included language and literature, government, law, philosophy, medicine, the body, mathematics, astronomy, geography, plans and animals, architecture, engineering, theatre, and sports. Unit 5: The Middle Ages: As stability grew, feudal societies combined into nations. A Renaissance period is a time of extraordinary in the arts, science, literature and music. The Reformation weakened the Catholic Church and strengthened the role of kings. Europeans wanted shorter routes to trade with the India and China and ended up colonizing the Americas. Unit Objectives: Unit 1: The Rise of Early Civilization: Students will be able to: Explain how social scientists such as archeologists, historians, and geographers investigate the past.

11 Describe several aspects of the lives and advancements of early hominids. Interpret how changing technologies shaped developing civilizations. Illustrate maps on the migration of early man. Explain why man had to migrate. Compare and contrast the characteristics of early hominids. Define civilization and list the elements of civilization. Explain why agriculture and the domestication of animals promoted the development of settled communities. Describe how living in communities changed the way people related to one another. Analyze the social and economic changes which resulted from the growth of towns. Illustrate the developments and contributions of the ancient cultures of Fertile Crescent. Compare/contrast Hammurabi s Code of Law with our present legal system. Understand the essential beliefs of Judaism. Explain the sequence of events leading to the development of Judaism. Unit 2 Nile Civilizations Students will be able to: Describe the three important periods in ancient Egyptian history and the pharaohs who ruled during these periods. Identify the relationships among different Egyptian social classes. Describe the geographic features surrounding the Nile River. Illustrate the major achievements of the Egyptian and Nubian cultures. Compare/contrast Egypt and Nubia. Unit 3 The Rise of Eastern Philosophy Students will be able to: Label and interpret maps of Ancient India and China Explain the basic beliefs of Hinduism and Buddhism. Describe India s Golden Age and its enduring legacy. Illustrate the social structure of India s caste system. Explain the basic beliefs of Taoism and Confucianism. Compare/contrast the key achievements of Chinese dynasties (Shang, Zhou, Qin, and Han). Explain the importance of trade routes and their role in spreading culture and ideas. Unit 4 The Rise of Western Philosophy Students will be able to: Label and interpret maps of Ancient Mediterranean cultures. Compare/contrast several aspects of the city-states Athens and Sparta including daily life and the role of women. Summarize the conquests of Alexander the Great. Explain the contributions of Ancient Greece including language and literature, government, medicine, the body, mathematics, astronomy, geography, plans and animals, architecture, theatre, and sports. Distinguish between the historical and mythological versions of the founding of Rome. Discuss the influence of several political figures on Rome s transition from republic to empire. Describe aspects of daily life in the Roman Empire including country life, law and order, family life, religion, food and drink, housing, education and recreation. Explain the influence of Rome on modern architecture, art, engineering, language, philosophy, and law. Unit 5 Middle Ages Students will be able to: Explain the rise and fall of the Byzantine Empire. Describe the contributions made by the Byzantine Empire to world culture. Describe Muhammad s life, mission and the rise and spread of Islam. Illustrate the system of feudalism during the Middle Ages. Describe how the Crusades caused lasting changes in Europe. Demonstrate the achievements made during the Renaissance. Determine the reasons for and lasting impact of the Reformation. Examine how the Age of Exploration connected the Americans to ancient history.

12 Formative Assessment Test/quizzes Questioning Graphic Organizers Short constructed response Informal observations Class discussion/interaction Journal In-class activities (individual or group) Homework Do now Evidence of Learning Summative Assessment Oral/visual Presentation Long term individual/cooperative projects Extended written response Performance tasks Web Quests Construction of timelines Document based questions (DBQ) Cross-curricular research project Midterm Exam Teacher created (January) Final Exam Teacher created (June) Modifications (ELLs, Special Education, Gifted and Talented, 504, & I/R&S) Modifications, materials, and equipment will be determined by grade level or subject area. Provide differentiated instruction as needed for all levels. Students plans will be followed. Common Resources (may include, but not limited to): Discovery Education Media Promethean Planet Brain Pop

13 X Global Awareness X Creativity and Innovation Lesson Components 21 st Century Themes X Financial, Economic, Business, and Entrepreneurial Literacy 21 st Century Skills X Critical Thinking and Problem Solving X Civic Literacy X Communication and Collaboration X Media Literacy X ICT Literacy X Life and Career Skills Interdisciplinary Connections to be determined: Math Language Arts Social Studies Science Art Music Technology Integration of Technology when available: Interactive Whiteboard Computers (software) Internet (Webquests, Web 2.0) Document Camera Projector Response Clickers Multimedia presentations DVDs/CDs X Health Literacy X Information Literacy