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Use
maps and other geographic representations, tools and technologies to acquire,
process and report information from a spatial perspective.
Initial
Understanding
Locate, list, and label the continents and oceans
Identify hemispheres
Recall the five themes of geography
Developing
an Interpretation
Distinguish between cities, states, countries and continents
Differentiate between political, physical and thematic maps
Making
Connections
Determine absolute location using knowledge of longitude and
latitude
Apply knowledge of five themes of geography to describe the relationship of
people to their environment
Critical
Stance
Integrate knowledge of map skills and features to design a
map
Draw conclusions about the world based upon the five themes of geography
Examine,
interpret and effectively use historical artifacts, primary sources of
information, maps, tables, charts, graphs, and timelines.
Initial
Understanding
Define vocabulary terms and concepts related to the study of
history
Describe how historians and archaeologists gather evidence to
interpret history
Gather information from multiple sources
Developing an
Interpretation
Distinguish between past, present, and future time
Distinguish between eras of pre-history and history
Construct a narrative using chronological thinking
Examine an artifact and determine how it defines a culture
Apply mathematical skills to measure time by years, decades and centuries
Calculate time from fixed points of the calendar system
Utilize
data from graphs, tables and charts to clarify or illustrate information
Critical Stance
Evaluate data to create a timeline that sequences
events in equidistant intervals
Unit 2:
Ancient River Valley Civilizations: Mesopotamia, Egypt, India
Identify the major characteristics of civilization in Mesopotamia,
Egypt and India.
Initial Understanding
Define the elements and characteristics of a
civilization
Locate and identify key physical features of the
Fertile Crescent, Egypt and India
Locate and recall modern countries and states of the
Middle East
Developing an Interpretation
Apply criteria of civilization to present day society
Utilize historic maps to interpret information
Trace human developments that led to the emergence of
agricultural societies
Explain how and why humans established communities
and developed agriculture
Making Connections
Draw conclusions about life in desert regions
Compare the physical features of the river valley
regions with local geography
Compare and contrast nomadic peoples and agrarian
communities
Critical Stance
Evaluate
how geography effected the development of civilization in the river valleys
Design a visual representation that portrays the life
in an ancient city-state
Recall significant achievements of Mesopotamia, Egypt and the Indus
River Valley and explain how these developments contributed to subsequent
civilizations.
Initial Understanding
Identify early forms of written language and explain
early writing techniques
Define polytheism and monotheism
Developing an Interpretation
Trace trade routes connecting Egypt, Mesopotamia and
Indus valley
Explain the beliefs, practices and development of
Hinduism and Buddhism
Construct a timeline of significant events and
developments in the Ancient Near East
Making Connections
Compare
and contrast ancient law codes with the laws in the United States
Analyze
the role of the structure caste system and gender roles in Indian society
Simulate
the development of a civilization and make decisions regarding: location; form
of government; division of labor; local economy; and cultural attributes
Explain
the development of civilization in China
Initial Understanding
Locate and identify key physical and man-made
features of China
Name significant Chinese Dynasties and define
Confucianism and Taoism
Imagine life in early Chinese urban societies
Developing an Interpretation
Discuss the political significance of the Mandate of
Heaven
Examine the literary, artistic and technological
achievements
Making Connections
Analyze the geographic features that isolated China
from the rest of the world
Construct a timeline of events, important leaders and
achievements
Critical Stance
Evaluate the importance of the Silk Road
Evaluate the rule of Shi Huangdi and the methods used
to unify China
Examine the emergence and development of Greek city-states
Initial Understanding
Locate and label key physical features of Greece
Define and distinguish between democracy, oligarchy,
and dictatorship
Developing an Interpretation
Explain the different the roles of men, women and the
various classes in Greek society
Examine the significance of Greek mythology
Describe contributions of important Greek figures in
the arts and sciences
Making Connections
Summarize
the reasons for the conflict between Athens and Sparta
Compare and contrast Athenian democracy with the military aristocracy
of Sparta
Judge AlexanderÕs achievements as leader and analyze
why the empire broke apart
Examine the rise and fall of the Roman Empire.
Initial Understanding
Identify
the location and explain the importance of RomeÕs geographic setting
Recall the role of Latins and Etruscans and examine
early Roman mythology
Define patrician, plebian and tribune
Developing an Interpretation
Describe qualities of leadership
Discuss aspects of daily life of the rich, the poor,
the slaves and women in Rome
Describe the achievements of the five Ògood emperorsÓ
(Pax Romana)
Making Connections
Compare Roman recreation,
lifestyle and culture with modern society
Explain the causes and consequence of CaesarÕs
assassination
Compare the Twelve Tables with previous and current
law codes
Judge several Roman emperors against criteria for
Ògood leadershipÓ
Analyze the fall of Rome and how it led to the birth of medieval
civilization
Unit 4:
Challenge and Changes of the Middle Ages: Europe and Asia
Examine the causes and consequences of the rise of Islamic civilization
Initial Understanding
Locate and describe the physical features and climate
of the Arabian Peninsula
Define important terms: Koran, Mecca, and Bedouins
Developing an Interpretation
Explain the impact of geography on Arab culture and
describe nomadic ways of life
Examine the origins of Islam
Making Connections
Evaluate the impact of Islam and Islamic civilization to later civilizations
Examine the civilizations of China, Japan and India in the
Middle Ages.
Initial Understanding
Locate and label important physical features
Southeast Asia
Review the beliefs of Confucianism, Buddhism and
Hinduism
Developing an Interpretation
Describe the importance of maritime exploration to
China
Examine social class structure of medieval Japan and
describe the role of the Samurai
Making Connections
Compare and contrast the two great empires of India: Gupta and
Mughal
Analyze the historical and cultural developments of Medieval Europe.
Initial Understanding
Locate and label important physical features and
political boundaries of Europe
Developing an Interpretation
Trace the new routes of trade and exploration during
the Middle Ages
Describe the importance of the Magna Carta,
Renaissance and Reformation
Explain the role of the Church and the reasons for
the Crusades
Examine the rise of Protestantism and its impact on
European society
Making Connections
Trace the origins of Feudalism and explain its
structure
Critical Stance
Evaluate
the effects of European contact and exchange with new lands
Evaluate
the connection of lore from the Middle Ages to modern tales of heroes
Evaluate and judge the actions of crusaders