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Seventh grade students will explore the social, cultural, geographical, political and technological changes that occurred after the fall of the Roman Empire and in Medieval Europe. Students will also study the period from the fifteenth to the eighteenth century, including the Islamic world, Africa, China, and Japan, but with a heavier emphasis on western civilization in Europe during the Renaissance and Reformation. Students will compare and contrast the history and geography of civilizations that were developing concurrently throughout these continents during medieval times. They will examine the growth in economic interactions among civilizations as well as the exchange of ideas, beliefs, technologies, and commodities. Students will learn about the resulting spread of Enlightenment philosophies and the examination of new concepts of reasoning toward religion, government, and science that continue to influence our world today. Students will analyze geography’s influence on the development of these civilizations as they continue their study of world history and geography. Seventh grade students will end the year by examining the Meso-American and Andean civilizations, and the age of European explorations. Appropriate informational texts and primary sources will be used in order to deepen the understanding of how these civilizations influence the modern world.
WEEK EIGHT
9/25 -- Comparing and Contrasting Eastern and Western African Kingdoms
In class Venn Diagram using pages 132-133 and previous notes and graphic organizers
9/26 -- A Deeper Look at Mali, Ghana, and Songhai
Study for Lesson 1 Quiz
9/27 -- Discussion over Oral vs. Written History
Chapter Six, Lesson One Quiz
Study for Map/Vocab Quiz
9/28 -- T-Chart on Religion in Africa before and after Islam/Christianity
Vocab/Map Quiz
9/29 -- Mansa Musa Day
WEEK SEVEN
9/18 -- Intro to Africa
Vocabulary Worksheets go home
9/19 -- In class Map Day of Africa
Compete maps for HW
9/20 -- Guidance and West African Kingdoms
9/21 -- Trans-Saharan Trade
9/22 -- Trans-Saharan Trade Pt. 2
WEEK SIX
Use these links to research for your travel brochures:
https://www.tajmahal.gov.in/
http://www.tajmahal.org.uk/taj-mahal-facts.html
http://www.history.com/topics/taj-mahal
http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/engineering/tajmahal.html
https://www.tripsavvy.com/taj-mahal-facts-1458745
9/13 -- (Day 2 of 2) in class project on the Taj Mahal
Students will utilize their research from yesterday to create an informational flyer about the Taj Mahal
9/14 -- (Essay Day 1 of 2)
We will spend today reading and annotating an article about Shah Abbas. Then, as a group, we will brainstorm ideas for how to construct our expository essays about him.
9/15 -- (Essay Day 2 of 2)
We will write our essays.
WEEK FIVE
9/4 -- LABOR DAY -- SCHOOL CLOSED
9/5 -- Muslim Contributions (click for PPT)
Read pgs. 117-119 and answer #'s 1, 3, 4, 5, and 6 for Homework.
9/6 -- Study Guide Completion Day
Students will work independently to complete study guides for Friday's test.
9/7 -- In Class Review Day
Students will review in groups, we will go over unclear areas, and review as a class.
9/8 -- Middle East Test
WEEK FOUR
8/28 -- In Class Documentary ("Jerusalem")
This documentary will explain the significance of Jerusalem to the Middle Eastern World and will help explain how the three main faiths of the Middle East (Christianity, Islam, and Judaism) interact.
8/29 -- Schism after Muhammad's Death (click for PPT)
We will discuss the impact that Muhammad's unexpected death had on the Islamic world. We will read an article about the origins of Shia and Sunni Muslims.
8/30 -- Discussion of Trade and Cultural Diffusion in the Islamic World (click for PPT)
Students will also read pgs. 108-113 and answer #'s 1&4 from pg. 114
8/31 -- Discussion of Trade and Cultural Diffusion in the Islamic World Pt. 2 (click for PDF)
9/1 -- Quiz over Chapter 5 Vocabulary and the Arabian Peninsula Map
WEEK THREE
8/21 -- Solar Eclipse Day (click for PPT)
Students will discuss the eclipse of 1918, keeping in mind that the people at this time were embroiled in WWI. As they looked up at the sky, some knew that the next eclipse like it would be in 2017. They could not help but imagine and dream about what the world would be like. People have always looked to the stars and dreamed of the future. Students will view MLK's "I have a Dream" speech and imagine the world in 100 years and dream of what they hope it to be like.
8/22 -- Introduction to the Arabian Peninsula's Climate and Geography (click for PPT)
8/23 -- In class map day (click to download map assignment)
Our Guidance counselor will be in class on this day, as well. Any student who does not complete the map in class will complete it for homework (due Thursday).
Map Resources
- Map for Cities and Bodies of Water
- Map for Deserts (click to view)
8/24 -- Historical origins of Islam (click for PPT)
8/25 -- Historical Origins of Islam continued (click for PPT)
Chapter 5 Vocab Worksheets due TODAY
WEEK TWO
8/14 -- Chapter 3, Lesson 1 The Fall of Rome
Students will complete a graphic organizer on the collapse of Rome
Chapter 3 Vocabulary Worksheet Due Today (8/14)
8/15 -- Lecture/Discussion over the Legacy of Rome (click for PPT)
In class discussion about how Rome changed the world
Important Events Project Goes Home (click to download)
8/16 -- Lecture on the Byzantine Empire (click for PPT)
Students will read an article about Justinian and Theodora and answer questions.
8/17 -- Review Day for Quiz/Mini Test on Rome
We will review for the Quiz as a class
Important Events Project Due Today (8/17)
8/18 -- Quiz/Mini Test
Following the Quiz, students will share their "Important Events" Timelines
Chapter 5 part. 1 Vocabulary Worksheet Goes Home (Due 8/22)
WEEK ONE
8/7 -- Students in their Homerooms
8/8 -- Classroom Rules and Procedures
8/9 -- Notes on Map Skills and Tools
Students will begin a two day in class world map assignment
8/10 -- Students will finish their world map assignment in class
(if students do not finish, it will be homework)
8/11 -- In class discussion of Perspective and Empathy in Social Studies
Any unfinished world map assignments are due at beginning of period
Chapter 3 Vocabulary worksheets go home -- due on Monday 8/14
Seventh grade students will explore the social, cultural, geographical, political and technological changes that occurred after the fall of the Roman Empire and in Medieval Europe. Students will also study the period from the fifteenth to the eighteenth century, including the Islamic world, Africa, China, and Japan, but with a heavier emphasis on western civilization in Europe during the Renaissance and Reformation. Students will compare and contrast the history and geography of civilizations that were developing concurrently throughout these continents during medieval times. They will examine the growth in economic interactions among civilizations as well as the exchange of ideas, beliefs, technologies, and commodities. Students will learn about the resulting spread of Enlightenment philosophies and the examination of new concepts of reasoning toward religion, government, and science that continue to influence our world today. Students will analyze geography’s influence on the development of these civilizations as they continue their study of world history and geography. Seventh grade students will end the year by examining the Meso-American and Andean civilizations, and the age of European explorations. Appropriate informational texts and primary sources will be used in order to deepen the understanding of how these civilizations influence the modern world.
WEEK EIGHT
9/25 -- Comparing and Contrasting Eastern and Western African Kingdoms
In class Venn Diagram using pages 132-133 and previous notes and graphic organizers
9/26 -- A Deeper Look at Mali, Ghana, and Songhai
Study for Lesson 1 Quiz
9/27 -- Discussion over Oral vs. Written History
Chapter Six, Lesson One Quiz
Study for Map/Vocab Quiz
9/28 -- T-Chart on Religion in Africa before and after Islam/Christianity
Vocab/Map Quiz
9/29 -- Mansa Musa Day
WEEK SEVEN
9/18 -- Intro to Africa
Vocabulary Worksheets go home
9/19 -- In class Map Day of Africa
Compete maps for HW
9/20 -- Guidance and West African Kingdoms
9/21 -- Trans-Saharan Trade
9/22 -- Trans-Saharan Trade Pt. 2
WEEK SIX
Use these links to research for your travel brochures:
https://www.tajmahal.gov.in/
http://www.tajmahal.org.uk/taj-mahal-facts.html
http://www.history.com/topics/taj-mahal
http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/engineering/tajmahal.html
https://www.tripsavvy.com/taj-mahal-facts-1458745
9/13 -- (Day 2 of 2) in class project on the Taj Mahal
Students will utilize their research from yesterday to create an informational flyer about the Taj Mahal
9/14 -- (Essay Day 1 of 2)
We will spend today reading and annotating an article about Shah Abbas. Then, as a group, we will brainstorm ideas for how to construct our expository essays about him.
9/15 -- (Essay Day 2 of 2)
We will write our essays.
WEEK FIVE
9/4 -- LABOR DAY -- SCHOOL CLOSED
9/5 -- Muslim Contributions (click for PPT)
Read pgs. 117-119 and answer #'s 1, 3, 4, 5, and 6 for Homework.
9/6 -- Study Guide Completion Day
Students will work independently to complete study guides for Friday's test.
9/7 -- In Class Review Day
Students will review in groups, we will go over unclear areas, and review as a class.
9/8 -- Middle East Test
WEEK FOUR
8/28 -- In Class Documentary ("Jerusalem")
This documentary will explain the significance of Jerusalem to the Middle Eastern World and will help explain how the three main faiths of the Middle East (Christianity, Islam, and Judaism) interact.
8/29 -- Schism after Muhammad's Death (click for PPT)
We will discuss the impact that Muhammad's unexpected death had on the Islamic world. We will read an article about the origins of Shia and Sunni Muslims.
8/30 -- Discussion of Trade and Cultural Diffusion in the Islamic World (click for PPT)
Students will also read pgs. 108-113 and answer #'s 1&4 from pg. 114
8/31 -- Discussion of Trade and Cultural Diffusion in the Islamic World Pt. 2 (click for PDF)
9/1 -- Quiz over Chapter 5 Vocabulary and the Arabian Peninsula Map
WEEK THREE
8/21 -- Solar Eclipse Day (click for PPT)
Students will discuss the eclipse of 1918, keeping in mind that the people at this time were embroiled in WWI. As they looked up at the sky, some knew that the next eclipse like it would be in 2017. They could not help but imagine and dream about what the world would be like. People have always looked to the stars and dreamed of the future. Students will view MLK's "I have a Dream" speech and imagine the world in 100 years and dream of what they hope it to be like.
8/22 -- Introduction to the Arabian Peninsula's Climate and Geography (click for PPT)
8/23 -- In class map day (click to download map assignment)
Our Guidance counselor will be in class on this day, as well. Any student who does not complete the map in class will complete it for homework (due Thursday).
Map Resources
- Map for Cities and Bodies of Water
- Map for Deserts (click to view)
8/24 -- Historical origins of Islam (click for PPT)
8/25 -- Historical Origins of Islam continued (click for PPT)
Chapter 5 Vocab Worksheets due TODAY
WEEK TWO
8/14 -- Chapter 3, Lesson 1 The Fall of Rome
Students will complete a graphic organizer on the collapse of Rome
Chapter 3 Vocabulary Worksheet Due Today (8/14)
8/15 -- Lecture/Discussion over the Legacy of Rome (click for PPT)
In class discussion about how Rome changed the world
Important Events Project Goes Home (click to download)
8/16 -- Lecture on the Byzantine Empire (click for PPT)
Students will read an article about Justinian and Theodora and answer questions.
8/17 -- Review Day for Quiz/Mini Test on Rome
We will review for the Quiz as a class
Important Events Project Due Today (8/17)
8/18 -- Quiz/Mini Test
Following the Quiz, students will share their "Important Events" Timelines
Chapter 5 part. 1 Vocabulary Worksheet Goes Home (Due 8/22)
WEEK ONE
8/7 -- Students in their Homerooms
8/8 -- Classroom Rules and Procedures
8/9 -- Notes on Map Skills and Tools
Students will begin a two day in class world map assignment
8/10 -- Students will finish their world map assignment in class
(if students do not finish, it will be homework)
8/11 -- In class discussion of Perspective and Empathy in Social Studies
Any unfinished world map assignments are due at beginning of period
Chapter 3 Vocabulary worksheets go home -- due on Monday 8/14