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Canvas Module Outline

Current Content Reading

Topic

Reading (Nat Geo World History) with page #

Ch. 14 Dynasties of China

Section 1 a Golden age of Prosperity

1.1 Reunification Under the Sui Dynasty .......402

1.2 The Spread of Buddhism ........................404

1.3 Tang and Song Dynasties .......................406

1.4 The Legacy of Chinese Inventions ...........408

Section 2 The Mongol empire

2.1 Biography: Genghis Khan ....................... 410

2.2 Life in Yuan China ................................. 412

2.3 Document-Based Question:

Travels on the Silk Roads ........................ 414

Section 3 The Ming dynasty

3.1 Return to Chinese Rule .......................... 416

3.2 Zheng He’s Explorations ........................ 418

3.3 China Turns Inward ............................... 420

3.4 National Geographic Explorer Christine Lee:

Exploring China’s Diverse Cultures .......... 422

World History Review

I. Pre-History

II. Ancient Civilizations

III. The Classical World

Social Studies Core Concept Review- Introduction to 7th Grade Civics

I. History and Geography

II. Citizenship and Economics

III. Culture

Library/Media Center (Every Wednesdays at WC Young Public Library)

March/April

Ignition: Digital Literacy and Responsibility

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With technology becoming increasingly ubiquitous, it's critical that students know how to navigate digital life. In Ignition, students will learn about fair use of information, effective search practices, securing a digital identity, and much more.

May

Vault: Understanding Money

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Financial capability is an increasingly important skill, and it's never too early to start building this skill. In Vault, students will learn about banking, budgeting, saving, and many other important topics.

The World of the Romans Notes

Week of February 12, 2017

All classes:

Greco-Roman Legacy Project

I. Pick a legacy topic to research:

• urban planning
• government and politics
• trade and economics
• military
• education and society
• international relation
• religion
• philosophy
• literature
• arts and architecture
• law and government
• math
• science and engineering

II. Develop a PowerPoint presentation with at least 8 informational slides (not including title page).  If you do not want to create a PowerPoint, you can also make a poster, model, storybook, or other means of presenting your topic (with teacher permission, of course).  

III. Present your topic to class on Friday, February 16, 2017

IV. Grading Rubric

• Group {Individual (25 points) + Group Evaluation (25 points) ___________/ 50
• Class Presention (evaluated by the entire class during presentation) _______/ 25
• Teacher Evaluation ( content and organization)   ______________________/ 25
• Total _________/ 100

Week of January 29, 2018

Week of January 29, 2018		Topic: Greek Civilization
Objective:	Synthesize information about Athenian democracy from two primary sources. Learn about the fate of Greek city-states after they were conquered by Macedonia. Examine the growth of the Macedonian empire under the reign of Alexander the Great. Learn about the influence of Greek ideas on the modern world.
Assignment: (all assignments are uploaded on Canvas)	Periods 1,2,3,4, & 6		Period 5
	·         Read Ch. 9 Greek Civilization ·         Greek Civilization Test (by Thursday, 2/1)		·         Read Ch. 9 Greek Civilization ·         Greek Civilization Test (by Thursday, 2/1)

Introduction to Ancient Greece

Overview of Ancient Greece by Khan Academy



Ancient Greece Song by Mr. Nicky



Easy Greek 1 - What do you like about Thessaloniki?

Ancient India Study Guide

Study Guide for Chapter 6 Ancient India Test

Section 1: Indus River Civilization

1. What are the two major rivers of northern India? [pp. 144 – 145] 
the Indus and the Ganges

2. Which Indian civilization emerged first? [p. 146]
Harappan

3. What is the Harappan civilization? [p. 146 – 147] 
Its influence was greater than that of ancient Egypt.

4. The wind on the South Asia subcontinent are called ___dry monsoon___________. [p. 145]

5. The social class system of the Aryans developed into ___caste system____________. [pp. 148 – 149]

6. What is the term for Buddha’s teachings, or divine law? [pp. 154 – 155] 
dharma

7. What factors came together around 2500 B.C. that allowed a civilization in the Indus Valley to develop? [pp. 146 – 147] 
Fertile soil and irrigation led to food surpluses that generated wealth and booming populations.

8. How are the terms reincarnation and karma connected in Hindu belief? [p. 150] Reincarnation is the belief that a soul is reborn again and again.  Karma, or a person’s actions during each life, determines the kind of life into which he or she will be reborn.

Section 2: Indian Empires

1. Who helped Chandragupta gain power? [p. 156] 
Kautilya, a Brahmin

2. How did the roads built by Asoka make his empire stronger? [p. 156] 
The roads were good for trade, communication, and quick travel.

3. India’s golden age was during the reign of which ruler? [p. 159] 
Chandra Gupta II

4. Why was Kalidasa important? [p. 159] 
He was one of India’s greatest writers.

5. Which Indian leader inspired Martin Luther King, Jr.?[pp. 160 – 161] 
Mohandas Ghandi

6. What is a contribution of ancient India to modern medicine? [pp. 160 – 161] 
the practice of inoculation

7. How did Asoka spread Buddhism beyond India? [p. 156]
Asoka spread Buddhism by sending missionaries to preach abroad and by erecting rocks and pillars with Buddhist policies inscribed in the language of the region.

8. How did ancient India contribute to mathematics? [pp. 160 – 161] 

Indian mathematicians created the decimal system and numerals and developed the concept of zero.

GREAT Project

2007 Great Project by Mr. D on Scribd

Week of December 4 to 8

Week of	December 4 to 8	Topic		Ancient India
Objective:	Explain how South Asia’s physical geography affected the development of Indus Valley civilizations. Identify how, after the Harappan civilization declined, the Aryan immigrants forged a new Indian civilization. Explain how Buddhism emerged in India around 500 B.C. Compare the Maurya and Gupta Empires. Describe how the achievements of ancient India have influenced much of the world.
Essential Question:	What led to the development of great civilizations in ancient India?
Assignment: (all assignments are uploaded on Canvas)	Periods 1,2,3,4, & 6		Period 5
	Chapter 6 VIS and Reading Guide, due on Monday, 12/4 In-class Ancient India Legacy (SWAY) Project, 12/4 to 12/5 Chapter 6 Ancient India Test, 12/8		Chapter 6 VIS and Reading Guide, due on Monday, 12/4 In-class Ancient India Legacy (SWAY) Project, 12/4 to 12/5 Chapter 6 Ancient India Test, 12/8

Week of November 20 to 24

Happy Thanksgiving

Week of November 13 to November 17, 2017

Week of	November 13 to November 17	Topic		Judaism and the Israelite Kingdoms
Objective:	·         Explain why Abraham and Moses were important leaders of Judaism. ·         Identify how the religious beliefs and practices of the Israelites set them apart from the Canaanites. ·         Describe the religious teachings written down in the religious books of the Israelites. ·         Explain why the Israelites, at first united under a line of kings, later became divided and defeated by external powers.
Essential Question:	·         How did early Jews develop and maintain a distinct cultural identity?
Assignment: (all assignments are uploaded on Canvas)	Periods 1,2,3,4, & 6		Period 5
	·         Chapter 5 VIS and Reading Guide, due on Friday, 11/17		·         Chapter 5 VIS and Reading Guide, due on Friday, 11/17

Week of November 6 to November 10

Week of	November 6 to November 10	Topic		Ancient Egypt
Objective:	·         Explain that the Egyptians valued writing and wrote for many purposes. ·         Explain how Egyptians put their advanced knowledge of medicine, science, and mathematics to practical use. ·         Explain how ancient Egyptians created distinctive art and architecture.
Essential Question:	·         How did ancient Egypt’s rulers use the land’s resources and geography to found a civilization?
Assignment: (all assignments are uploaded on Canvas)	Periods 1,2,3,4, & 6		Period 5
	·         In-class brochure project. ·         Study for Ch. 4 Ancient Egypt Test, scheduled for Monday, November 13, 2017 (Use Reading Guide as a study guide for the test)		·         In-class children’s book project. ·         Study for Ch. 4 Ancient Egypt Test, scheduled for Monday, November 13, 2017 (Use Reading Guide as a study guide for the test)

Week of October 30 to November 3

Week of	October 30 to November 3	Topic		Ancient Egypt
Objective:	·         Identify the Nile River as the source of life in Egypt’s dry deserts. ·         Explain how agriculture encouraged the development of communities and kingdoms in Egypt. ·         Explain how strong kings united Egypt and ruled with the authority of gods.
Essential Question:	·         How did ancient Egypt’s rulers use the land’s resources and geography to found a civilization?
Assignment: (all assignments are uploaded on Canvas)	Periods 1,2,3,4, & 6		Period 5
	·         Chapter 4 Ancient Egypt Reading Guide, due on Monday, November 6, 2017 ·         Ancient Egypt Brochure, in-class project (TBA) ·         Geography Review, in-class activity for Thursday and Friday		·         Chapter 4 Ancient Egypt Reading Guide, due on Monday, November 6, 2017 ·         Ancient Egypt Children’s Book, in-class project (TBA) ·         Geography Review, in-class activity for Thursday and Friday

Week of October 23 to 27

Week of	October 23 to 27	Topic		Mesopotamia/ Ancient Egypt
Objective:	·         Evaluate the development of writing as a legacy of Mesopotamia. ·         Identify the Nile River as the source of life in Egypt’s dry deserts. ·         Explain how agriculture encouraged the development of communities and kingdoms in Egypt. ·         Explain how strong kings united Egypt and ruled with the authority of gods.
Essential Question:	·         Why was civilization able to develop in ancient Mesopotamia? ·         How did ancient Egypt’s rulers use the land’s resources and geography to found a civilization?
Assignment: (all assignments are uploaded on Canvas)	Periods 1,2,3,4, & 6		Period 5
	·         Chapter 3 Test (due on Tuesday, October 24).  ·         Initial and secret message in cuneiform done in class today (submit paper in-class by class period Tuesday, October 24). ·         Canvas Discussion: “Why is writing important?” due by Tuesday night. ·         Ancient Egypt Vocabulary and Reading Guide due by Friday, October 27.		·         My civilization presentations. ·         Chapter 3 Test (due on Tuesday, October 24).  ·         Initial and secret message in cuneiform done in class today (submit paper in-class by class period Tuesday, October 24). ·         Ancient Egypt Vocabulary and Reading Guide due by Friday, October 27.