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1 Dayton Public Schools Pacing Guide The World to the Ohio Academic Standards, Grades 6 & 7 G/SS-42A

2 Scott Foresman Social Studies This document cites the Ohio Academic Standards, Benchmarks and Indicators that are taught in each lesson of Scott Foresman Social Studies, The World. The Ohio Grade 6 standards are correlated to Units 1-4 and the Ohio Grade 7 standards are correlated to Units 5-8. Pearson Scott Foresman is pleased to introduce our new Scott Foresman Social Studies, Kindergarten through Grade 6 - the social studies program that helps every child become an active, involved, and informed citizen. Content Scott Foresman Social Studies content covers the key social studies strands: Citizenship, Culture, Economics, Geography, Government, History and Science/Technology. Scott Foresman Social Studies content is organized for a flexible teaching plan. If time is short, teachers may use the Quick Teaching Plan to cover the core content and skills or to add depth, teachers may use the wealth of information in each unit. Accessibility Scott Foresman Social Studies provides systematic instruction to improve comprehension and to reach out to all learners. In every unit, reading skills are developed through built-in lessons. Target comprehension skills are pre-taught and then applied throughout the unit for sustained practice. Graphic organizers provide support for every skill. Motivation Scott Foresman Social Studies is filled with compelling visuals, intriguing facts, and exciting real-world learning. Colonial Williamsburg Lessons provide exciting, special features from the nation s largest living museum. Dorling Kindersley Visual Lessons provide bold, large-as life photographs with interesting, easy-to-read expository captions. Music lessons introduce or reinforce important concepts and vocabulary. Discovery Channel School projects provide exclusive, hands-on unit projects that synthesize and enhance learning. A special feature entitled You Are There provides captivating suspensepacked reading that builds excitement and lets students experience the event from a personal perspective. A Web-Based Information Center continually updates information, maps, and biographies. Accountability Scott Foresman Social Studies provides built-in skill lessons in every unit and multiple assessment tools to develop thinking citizens. Informal assessment opportunities monitor children s learning and provide If/then guidelines with specific reteaching strategies and effective practice. Formal assessment opportunities assess children s learning and provide practice for key test-taking skills. Test-taking strategy lessons provide test preparation for national and state tests.

3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Grade Six 1 Grade Seven 29

4 Dayton Public Schools Pacing Guide Scott Foresman Social Studies The World to Ohio Academic Standards, Grade Six Unit 1-Early Civilizations and Cultures Pacing Chapter Pages Lesson Title Ohio Academic Standards, Unit 1- Early Civilizations and Cultures Chapter 1- Digging Up the Past Lesson 1-Early Gatherers and Hunters History 3. Describe the early cultural development of humankind from the Paleolithic Era to the revolution of agriculture including: a. Hunting and gathering; b. Tool making; c. Use of fire; d. Domestication of plants and animals; e. Organizing societies; f. Governance. Geography 5. Describe ways human settlements and activities are influenced by environmental factors and processes in different places and regions including: a. Bodies of water; b. Landforms; c. Climates; 1

5 (continued) d. Vegetation; e. Weathering; f. Seismic activity. Geography 8. Explain push and pull factors that cause people to migrate from place to place including: a. Oppression / Freedom; b. Poverty / Economic opportunity; c. Cultural ties; d. Political conflicts; e. Environmental factors. Social Studies Skills and Methods 1. Use multiple sources to define essential vocabulary and obtain information for a research project including: a. Almanacs; b. Gazetteers; c. Trade books; d. Periodicals; e. Video tapes; f. Electronic sources. Social Studies Skills and Methods 3. Organize information using outlines and graphic organizers. 2

6 Lesson 2- Early Farmers History 3. Describe the early cultural development of humankind from the Paleolithic Era to the revolution of agriculture including: a. Hunting and gathering; b. Tool making; c. Use of fire; d. Domestication of plants and animals; e. Organizing societies; f. Governance. Social Studies Skills and Methods 1. Use multiple sources to define essential vocabulary and obtain information for a research project including: a. Almanacs; b. Gazetteers; c. Trade books; d. Periodicals; e. Video tapes; f. Electronic sources. Social Studies Skills and Methods 4. Read and interpret pictographs, bar graphs, line graphs, circle graphs, tables and flow charts Lesson 3-Developing Cultures People in Society 1. Compare the cultural practices and products of the societies studied including: a. Class structure; b. Gender roles; c. Beliefs; d. Customs and traditions. 3

7 (continued) Chapter 2- Early Civilizations Lesson 1-The Fertile Crescent Social Studies Skills and Methods 7. Work effectively to achieve group goals: a. Engage in active listening b. Provide feedback in a constructive manner; c. Help establish group goals; d. Take various roles within the group; e. Recognize contributions of others. History 4. Compare the geographic, political, economic and social characteristics of the river civilizations in the Tigris and Euphrates (Mesopotamia), Nile (Egypt), Huang Ho and Indus valleys before 1000 B.C. including: a. Location; b. Government; c. Religion; d. Agriculture; e. Cultural and scientific contributions. People in Society 3. Explain factors that foster conflict or cooperation among countries; a. Language; b. Religion; c. Types of government; d. Historic relationships; e. Economic interests. 4

8 Geography 5. Describe ways human settlements and activities are influenced by environmental factors and processes in different places and regions including: a. Bodies of water; b. Landforms; c. Climates; d. Vegetation; e. Weathering; f. Seismic activity. Geography 7. Describe ways humans depend on and modify the environment and the positive and negative consequences of the modifications including: a. Dam building b. Energy production/usage; c. Agriculture; d. Urban growth. Economics 4. Identify goods and services that are imported and exported and explain how this trade makes countries interdependent. Social Studies Skills and Methods 2. Analyze information from primary and secondary sources in order to summarize, make generalizations and draw conclusions. 5

9 Lesson 2- Mesopotamia History 4. Compare the geographic, political, economic and social characteristics of the river civilizations in the Tigris and Euphrates (Mesopotamia), Nile (Egypt), Huang Ho and Indus valleys before 1000 B.C. including: a. Location; b. Government; c. Religion; d. Agriculture; e. Cultural and scientific contributions. People in Society 1. Compare the cultural practices and products of the societies studied including: a. Class structure; b. Gender roles; c. Beliefs; d. Customs and traditions. Geography 4. Identify and describe a variety of physical and human regions by analyzing maps, charts and graphs that show patterns of characteristics that define regions. Government 1. Explain reasons for the creation of governments such as: a. Protecting lives, liberty, and property; b. Providing services that individuals cannot provide for themselves. Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities 2. Compare the rights and responsibilities of citizens living under various systems of government. Social Studies Skills and Methods 2. Analyze information from primary and secondary sources in order to summarize, make generalizations and draw conclusions. 6

10 Lesson 3-Babylonia and Assyria People in Society 1. Compare the cultural practices and products of the societies studied including: a. Class structure; b. Gender roles; c. Beliefs; d. Customs and traditions. Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities 2. Compare the rights and responsibilities of citizens living under various systems of government. Social Studies Skills and Methods 1. Use multiple sources to define essential vocabulary and obtain information for a research project including: a. Almanacs; b. Gazetteers; c. Trade books; d. Periodicals; e. Video tapes; f. Electronic sources. Social Studies Skills and Methods 4. Read and interpret pictographs, bar graphs, line graphs, circle graphs, tables and flow charts Lesson 4-Hebrews, Phoenicians, and Lydians Social Studies Skills and Methods 6. Communicate a position on a topic orally or in writing and support the position with evidence. People in Society 1. Compare the cultural practices and products of the societies studied including: a. Class Structure; b. Gender roles; c. Beliefs; d. Customs and traditions. 7

11 (continued) People in Society 2. Compare world religions and belief systems focusing on geographic origins, founding leaders and teachings including; a. Buddhism; b. Christianity; c. Judaism d. Hinduism; e. Islam. People in Society 3. Explain factors that foster conflict or cooperation among countries: a. Language; b. Religion c. Types of government; d. Historic relationships; e. Economic interests. Social Studies Skills and Methods 3. Organize information using outlines and graphic organizers. Social Studies Skills and Methods 6. Communicate a position on a topic orally or in writing and support the position with evidence. Social Studies Skills and Methods 7. Work effectively to achieve group goals: a. Engage in active listening; b. Provide feedback in a constructive manner; c. Help establish group goals; d. Take various roles within the group, e. Recognize contributions of others. 8

12 Unit 2 Early Civilizations in Africa and Asia Pacing Chapter Pages Lesson Title Ohio Academic Standards, Unit 2-Early Civilizations in Africa and Asia Chapter 3- Ancient Egypt and Nubia Lesson 1-The Lifeline of the Nile History 4. Compare the geographic, political, economic and social characteristics of the river civilizations in the Tigris and Euphrates (Mesopotamia), Nile (Egypt), Huang Ho and Indus valleys before 1000 B.C. including: a. Location; b. Government; c. Religion; d. Agriculture; e. Cultural and scientific contributions Lesson 2-Life in Egypt People in Societies 1. Compare the cultural practices and products of the societies studied including: a. Class structure; b. Gender roles; c. Beliefs; d. Customs and traditions. 9

13 Lesson 3-Nubia and Egypt History 4. Compare the geographic, political, economic and social characteristics of the river civilizations in the Tigris and Euphrates (Mesopotamia), Nile (Egypt), Huang Ho and Indus valleys before 1000 B.C. including: a. Location; b. Government; c. Religion; d. Agriculture; e. Cultural and scientific contributions. People in Societies 1. Compare the cultural practices and products of the societies studied including: a. Class structure; b. Gender roles; c. Beliefs; d. Customs and traditions. People in Societies 3. Explain factors that foster conflict or cooperation among countries: a. Language b. Religion; c. Types of government; d. Historic relationships; e. Economic interests. 10

14 Chapter 4- Ancient China Lesson 1-The Geography of China Geography 1. Place countries, cities, deserts, mountain ranges and bodies of water on the continents on which they are located. Geography 2. Use coordinates of latitude and longitude to locate points on a world map Lesson 2-China s Past Geography 4. Identify and describe a variety of physical and human regions by analyzing maps, charts and graphs that show patterns of characteristics that define regions. History 4. Compare the geographic, political, economic and social characteristics of the river civilizations in the Tigris and Euphrates (Mesopotamia), Nile (Egypt), Huang Ho and Indus valleys before 1000 B.C. including: a. Location; b. Government; c. Religion; d. Agriculture; e. Cultural and scientific contributions. People in Societies 1. Compare the cultural practices and products of the societies studied including: a. Class structure; b. Gender roles; c. Beliefs; d. Customs and traditions. 11

15 (continued) Geography 8. Explain push and pull factors that cause people to migrate from place to place including: a. Oppression/Freedom; b. Poverty/Economic opportunity; c. Cultural ties; d. Political conflicts; e. Environmental factors. Economics 4. Identify goods and services that are imported and exported and explain how this trade makes countries interdependent Lesson 3-Legacy of Thought People in Society 2. Compare world religions and belief systems focusing on geographic origins, founding leaders and teachings including; a. Buddhism; b. Christianity; c. Judaism; d. Hinduism; e. Islam. 12

16 Chapter 5- Ancient India and Persia Lesson 1-Geography of South Asia Geography 1. Place countries, cities, deserts, mountain ranges and bodies of water on the continents on which they are located Lesson 2-India and Persia Geography 5. Describe ways human settlements and activities are influenced by environmental factors and processes in different places and regions including: a. Bodies of water; b. Landforms; c. Climates; d. Vegetation; e. Weathering; f. Seismic activity. History 4. Compare the geographic, political, economic and social characteristics of the river civilizations in the Tigris and Euphrates (Mesopotamia), Nile (Egypt), Huang Ho and Indus valleys before 1000 B.C. including: a. Location; b. Government; c. Religion; d. Agriculture; e. Cultural and scientific contributions. People in Societies 1. Compare the cultural practices and products of the societies studied including: a. Class structure; b. Gender roles; c. Beliefs; d. Customs and traditions. 13

17 (continued) People in Societies 3. Explain factors that foster conflict or cooperation among countries: a. Language; b. Religion; c. Types of government; d. Historic relationships; e. Economic interests Lesson 3-Hinduism Lesson 4-Buddhism People in Society 2. Compare world religions and belief systems focusing on geographic origins, founding leaders and teachings including; a. Buddhism; b. Christianity; c. Judaism; d. Hinduism; e. Islam. People in Society 2. Compare world religions and belief systems focusing on geographic origins, founding leaders and teachings including; a. Buddhism; b. Christianity; c. Judaism; d. Hinduism; e. Islam. 14

18 (continued) Social Studies Skills and Methods 1. Use multiple sources to define essential vocabulary and obtain information for a research project including: a. Almanacs; b. Gazetteers; c. Trade Books; d. Periodicals; e. Video tapes; f. Electronic sources. Social Studies Skills and Methods 3. Organize information using outlines and graphic organizers. Social Studies Skills and Methods 5: Complete a research project that includes a bibliography. 15

19 Unit 3 Early Civilizations in the Americas Pacing Chapter Pages Lesson Title Ohio Academic Standards, Chapter 6- Mesoamerican Civilizations Unit 3- Early Civilizations in the Americas Lesson 1- Geography of Mesoamerica Geography 1. Place countries, cities, deserts, mountain ranges and bodies of water on the continents on which they are located. Geography 2. Use coordinates of latitude and longitude to locate points on a world map. Geography 5. Describe ways human settlements and activities are influenced by environmental factors and processes in different places and regions including: a. Bodies of water; b. Landforms; c. Climates; d. Vegetation; e. Weathering; f. Seismic activity Lesson 2-The Olmec and the Maya History 5. Describe the characteristics of Maya, Inca, Aztec and Mississippian civilizations including: a. Location; b. Government; c. Religion; d. Agriculture; e. Cultural and scientific contributions. 16

20 People in Societies 1. Compare the cultural practices and products of the societies studied including: a. Class structure; b. Gender roles; c. Beliefs; d. Customs and traditions. Social Studies Skills and Methods 3. Organize information using outlines and graphic organizers. Social Studies Skills and Methods 4. Read and interpret pictographs, bar graphs, line graphs, circle graphs, tables and flow charts Lesson 3-The Aztecs History 5. Describe the characteristics of Maya, Inca, Aztec and Mississippian civilizations including: a. Location; b. Government; c. Religion; d. Agriculture; e. Cultural and scientific contributions. People in Societies 1. Compare the cultural practices and products of the societies studied including: a. Class structure; b. Gender roles; c. Beliefs; d. Customs and traditions. 17

21 Geography 7. Describe ways humans depend on and modify the environment and the positive and negative consequences of the modifications including: a. Dam building; b. Energy production/usage; c. Agriculture; d. Urban growth. Chapter 7- The Early Peoples of South America Lesson 1-Geography of South America Social Studies Skills and Methods 7. Work effectively to achieve group goals: a. Engage in active listening; b. Provide feedback in a constructive manner; c. Help establish group goals; d. Take various roles within the group; e. Recognize contributions of others. Geography 1. Place countries, cities, deserts, mountain ranges and bodies of water on the continents on which they are located. Geography 5. Describe ways human settlements and activities are influenced by environmental factors and processes in different places and regions including: a. Bodies of water; b. Landforms; c. Climates; d. Vegetation; e. Weathering; f. Seismic activity. 18

22 (continued) Social Studies Skills and Methods 6. Communicate a position on a topic orally or in writing and support the position with evidence Lesson 2-The Chavin and the Mochica Lesson 3-The Inca People in Societies 1. Compare the cultural practices and products of the societies studied including: a. Class structure; b. Gender roles; c. Beliefs; d. Customs and traditions. Geography 2. Use coordinates of latitude and longitude to locate points on a world map. History 5. Describe the characteristics of Maya, Inca, Aztec and Mississippian civilizations including: a. Location; b. Government; c. Religion; d. Agriculture; e. Cultural and scientific contributions. Social Studies Skills and Methods 1. Use multiple sources to define essential vocabulary and obtain information for a research project including: a. Almanacs; b. Gazetteers; c. Trade Books; d. Periodicals; e. Video tapes; f. Electronic sources. 19

23 Chapter 8- Early North American Peoples Lesson 1-Geography of North America Geography 1. Place countries, cities, deserts, mountain ranges and bodies of water on the continents on which they are located Lesson 2-The Southwestern Peoples Geography 4. Identify and describe a variety of physical and human regions by analyzing maps, charts and graphs that show patterns of characteristics that define regions. History 3. Describe the early cultural development of humankind from the Paleolithic Era to the revolution of agriculture including: a. Hunting and gathering; b. Tool making; c. Use of fire; d. Domestication of plants and animals; e. Organizing societies; f. Governance. Geography 7. Describe ways human depend on and modify the environment and the positive and negative consequences of the modifications including: a. Dam building; b. Energy production/usage; c. Agriculture; d. Urban growth. 20

24 Lesson 3-The Mound Builders History 3. Describe the early cultural development of humankind from the Paleolithic Era to the revolution of agriculture including: a. Hunting and gathering; b. Tool making; c. Use of fire; d. Domestication of plants and animals; e. Organizing societies; f. Governance. History 3. Describe the early cultural development of humankind from the Paleolithic Era to the revolution of agriculture including: a. Hunting and gathering; b. Tool making; c. Use of fire; d. Domestication of plants and animals; e. Organizing societies; f. Governance. Social Studies Skills and Methods 1. Use multiple sources to define essential vocabulary and obtain information for a research project including: a. Almanacs; b. Gazetteers; c. Trade Books; d. Periodicals; e. Video tapes; f. Electronic sources. 21

25 Lesson 4-Early Canadians History 3. Describe the early cultural development of humankind from the Paleolithic Era to the revolution of agriculture including: a. Hunting and gathering; b. Tool making; c. Use of fire; d. Domestication of plants and animals; e. Organizing societies; f. Governance. People in Societies 1. Compare the cultural practices and products of the societies studied including: a. Class structure; b. Gender roles; c. Beliefs; d. Customs and traditions. Geography 6. Describe ways in which humans migrations has an impact on the physical and human characteristics of places including: a. Urbanization; b. Desertification; c. Deforestation. 22

26 Unit 4-Mediterranean Empires Pacing Chapter Pages Lesson Title Ohio Academic Standards, Chapter 9- Ancient Greece Unit 4-Mediterranean Empires Lesson 1-The Geography of Greece Geography 1. Place countries, cities, deserts, mountain ranges and bodies of water on the continents on which they are located. Geography 4. Identify and describe a variety of physical and human regions by analyzing maps, charts and graphs that show patterns of characteristics that define regions. Geography 5. Describe ways human settlements and activities are influenced by environmental factors and processes in different places and regions including: a. Bodies of water; b. Landforms; c. Climates; d. Vegetation; e. Weathering; f. Seismic activity. 23

27 Lesson 2-The Greek City - States People in Societies 1. Compare the cultural practices and products of the societies studied including: a. Class structure; b. Gender roles; c. Beliefs; d. Customs and traditions. Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities 1. Explain how opportunities for citizen to participate in and influence the political process differ under various systems of government. Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities 2. Compare the rights and responsibilities of citizens living under various systems of government. Social Studies Skills and Methods 6. Communicate a position on a topic orally or in writing and support the position with evidence Lesson 3-The Golden Age of Athens People in Societies 3. Explain factors that foster conflict or cooperation among countries: a. Language; b. Religion; c. Types of government; d. Historic relationships; e. Economic interests. 24

28 Lesson 4-Alexander the Great People in Societies 1. Compare the cultural practices and products of the societies studied including: a. Class structure; b. Gender roles; a. Beliefs; b. Customs and traditions. Chapter 10- Ancient Rome Lesson 1-Rome s Beginnings People in Societies 3. Explain factors that foster conflict or cooperation among countries: a. Language; b. Religion; c. Types of government; d. Historic relationships; e. Economic interests. People in Societies 3. Explain factors that foster conflict or cooperation among countries: a. Language; b. Religion; c. Types of government; d. Historic relationships; e. Economic interests. Geography 1. Place countries, cities, deserts, mountain ranges and bodies of water on the continents on which they are located. Geography 4. Identify and describe a variety of physical and human regions by analyzing maps, charts and graphs that show patterns of characteristics that define regions. 25

29 (continued) Geography 5. Describe ways human settlements and activities are influenced by environmental factors and processes in different places and regions including: a. Bodies of water; b. Landforms; c. Climates; d. Vegetation e. Weathering; f. Seismic activity. Social Studies Skills and Methods 2. Analyze information from primary and secondary sources in order to summarize, make generalizations and draw conclusions Lesson 2-The Roman Republic People in Societies 1. Compare the cultural practices and products of the societies studied including: a. Class structure; b. Gender roles; c. Beliefs; d. Customs and traditions. Government 1. Explain reasons for the creation of governments such as: a. Protecting lives, liberty and property; b. Providing services that individuals cannot provide for themselves. 26

30 (continued) Social Studies Skills and Methods 1. Use multiple sources to define essential vocabulary and obtain information for a research project including: a. Almanacs; b. Gazetteers; c. Trade Books; d. Periodicals; e. Video tapes; f. Electronic sources Lesson 3-The Roman Empire People in Societies 1. Compare the cultural practices and products of the societies studied including: a. Class structure; b. Gender roles; c. Beliefs; d. Customs and traditions. People in Societies 3. Explain factors that foster conflict or cooperation among countries: a. Language; b. Religion; c. Types of government; d. Historic relationships; e. Economic interests. Geography 4. Identify and describe a variety of physical and human regions by analyzing maps, charts and graphs that show patterns of characteristics that define regions. 27

31 Lesson 4-The Rise of Christianity People in Societies 2. Compare world religions and belief systems focusing on geographic origins, founding leaders and teachings including: a. Buddhism; b. Christianity; c. Judaism; d. Hinduism; e. Islam Lesson 5-Rise and Fall Social Studies Skills and Methods 3. Organize information using outlines and graphic organizers. People in Societies 2. Compare world religions and belief systems focusing on geographic origins, founding leaders and teachings including: a. Buddhism; b. Christianity; c. Judaism; d. Hinduism; e. Islam. Government 2. Describe how the world is divided into countries that claim sovereignty over territory, and countries my be further divided into states or provinces that contain cities and towns. 28

32 Dayton Public Schools Pacing Guide Scott Foresman Social Studies The World to Ohio Academic Standards, Grade Seven Unit 5-The Medieval World Pacing Chapter Pages Lesson Title Ohio Academic Standards, Unit 5-The Medieval World Chapter 11- Byzantine Empire and Ancient Arabia Lesson 1-Geography of the Byzantine Empire People in Societies 4. Describe the cultural and scientific legacies of African, Greek, Roman, Chinese, Arab and European civilizations. Geography 1. For each of the societies studied, identify the location of significant physical and human characteristics on a map of the relevant region. Geography 2. On a map, identify places related to the historical events being studied and explain their significance. Geography 3. Describe changes in the physical and human characteristics of regions that occur over time and identify the consequences of such changes. 29

33 Geography 4. Use physical and historical maps to analyze the reasons that human features are located in particular places. Geography 5. Describe the geographic factors and processes that contribute to and impede the diffusion of people, products and ideas from place to place including: a. Physical features; b. Culture; c. War; d. Trade; e. Technological innovations Lesson 2-The Greatness of the Byzantine Empire Social Studies Skills and Methods 1. Describe historical events and issues from the perspectives of people living at the time in order to avoid evaluating the past terms of today s norms and values. People in Societies 1. Analyze the relationships among cultural practices, products and perspectives of early civilizations. People in Societies 4. Describe the cultural and scientific legacies of African, Greek, Roman, Chinese, Arab and European civilizations. Geography 2. On a map, identify places related to the historical events being studied and explain their significance. Government 2. Describe the essential characteristics of the systems of government found in city-states, kingdoms and empires from ancient times through the Middle Ages. 30

34 Lesson 3-Development of Islam People in Societies 1. Analyze the relationships among cultural practices, products and perspectives of early civilizations. People in Societies 4. Describe the cultural and scientific legacies of African, Greek, Roman, Chinese, Arab and European civilizations. Geography 2. On a map, identify places related to the historical events being studied and explain their significance. Government 2. Describe the essential characteristics of the systems of government found in city-states, kingdoms and empires from ancient times through the Middle Ages Lesson 4-The Islamic World Social Studies Skills and Methods 1. Describe historical events and issues from the perspectives of people living at the time in order to avoid evaluating the past terms of today s norms and values. People in Societies 1. Analyze the relationships among cultural practices, products and perspectives of early civilizations. Geography 2. On a map, identify places related to the historical events being studied and explain their significance. Economics 1. Compare the endowment of productive resources in world regions and explain how this endowment contributed to specialization, trade and interdependence in ancient times. Social Studies Skills and Methods 1. Describe historical events and issues from the perspectives of people living at the time in order to avoid evaluating the past terms of today s norms and values. 31

35 Chapter 12- Asian Empires Lesson 1-Empires of Asia History 2. Describe the enduring impact of early civilizations in India, China, Egypt, Greece and Rome after 1000 B.C. including: a. The development of concepts of government and citizenship; b. Scientific and cultural advancements; c. The spread of religions; d. Slavery and systems of labor. People in Societies 4. Describe the cultural and scientific legacies of African, Greek, Roman, Chinese, Arab and European civilizations. Geography 2. On a map, identify places related to the historical events being studied and explain their significance. Government 2. Describe the essential characteristics of the systems of government found in city-states, kingdoms and empires from ancient times through the Middle Ages. Social Studies Skills and Methods 1. Describe historical events and issues from the perspectives of people living at the time in order to avoid evaluating the past terms of today s norms and values. 32

36 Lesson 2-Chinese Dynasties History 1. Group events by broadly defined historical eras and enter into multiple-tier time lines. History 2. Describe the enduring impact of early civilizations in India, China, Egypt, Greece and Rome after 1000 B.C. including: a. The development of concepts of government and citizenship; b. Scientific and cultural advancements; c. The spread of religions; d. Slavery and systems of labor. People in Societies 3. Give examples of contacts among different cultures that led to the changes in belief systems, art, science, technology, language or systems of government. People in Societies 4. Describe the cultural and scientific legacies of African, Greek, Roman, Chinese, Arab and European civilizations. Geography 2. On a map, identify places related to the historical events being studied and explain their significance. Government 2. Describe the essential characteristics of the systems of government found in city-states, kingdoms and empires from ancient times through the Middle Ages. 33

37 Lesson 3-The Khmer Geography 5. Describe the geographic factors and processes that contribute to and impede the diffusion of people, products and ideas from place to place. Economics 1. Compare the endowment of productive resources in world regions and explain how this endowment contributed to specialization, trade and interdependence in ancient times Lesson 4-Japan in Isolation Social Studies Skills and Methods 2. Compare multiple viewpoints and frames of reference related to important events in world history. History 1. Group events by broadly defined historical eras and enter into multiple-tier time lines. Government 2. Describe the essential characteristics of the systems of government found in city-states, kingdoms and empires from ancient times through the Middle Ages. Government 2. Describe the essential characteristics of the systems of government found in city-states, kingdoms and empires from ancient times through the Middle Ages. Social Studies Skills and Methods 1. Describe historical events and issues from the perspectives of people living at the time in order to avoid evaluating the past terms of today s norms and values. 34

38 (continued) Social Studies Skills and Methods 2. Compare multiple viewpoints and frames of reference related to important events in world history. Chapter 13- African Empires Lesson 1-Geography of Africa Social Studies Skills and Methods 3. Establish guidelines, rules and time lines for group work. Geography 1. For each of the societies studied, identify the location of significant physical and human characteristics on a map of the relevant region. Geography 3. Describe changes in the physical and human characteristics of regions that occur over time and identify the consequences of such changes. Geography 4. Use physical and historical maps to analyze the reasons that human features are located in particular places. Geography 5. Describe the geographic factors and processes that contribute to and impede the diffusion of people, products and ideas from place to place including: a. Physical features; b. Culture; c. War; d. Trade; e. Technological innovations. 35

39 Lesson 2-West African Kingdoms History 2. Describe the enduring impact of early civilizations in India, China, Egypt, Greece and Rome after 1000 B.C. including: a. The development of concepts of government and citizenship; b. Scientific and cultural advancements; c. The spread of religions; d. Slavery and systems of labor. History 6. Describe the importance of the West African empires of Ghana, Mali and Songhay including; a. Trade routes; b. Products; c. The spread of the Arabic language; d. The spread of Islam. People in Societies 4. Describe the cultural and scientific legacies of African, Greek, Roman, Chinese, Arab and European civilizations. Geography 2. On a map, identify places related to the historical events being studied and explain their significance. Economics 1. Compare the endowment of productive resources in world regions and explain how this endowment contributed to specialization, trade and interdependence in ancient times. Government 2. Describe the essential characteristics of the systems of government found in city-states, kingdoms and empires from ancient times through the Middle Ages. Social Studies Skills and Methods 3. Establish guidelines, rules and time lines for group work. 36

40 Lesson 3-East, Central, and Southern Africa People in Societies 3. Give examples of contacts among different cultures that led to the changes in belief systems, art, science, technology, language or systems of government. People in Societies 4. Describe the cultural and scientific legacies of African, Greek, Roman, Chinese, Arab and European civilizations. Economics 1. Compare the endowment of productive resources in world regions and explain how this endowment contributed to specialization, trade and interdependence in ancient times. Government 2. Describe the essential characteristics of the systems of government found in city-states, kingdoms and empires from ancient times through the Middle Ages. Social Studies Skills and Methods 1. Describe historical events and issues from the perspectives of people living at the time in order to avoid evaluating the past terms of today s norms and values. Social Studies Skills and Methods 3. Establish guidelines, rules and time lines for group work. 37

41 Chapter 14- Medieval Europe Lesson 1-Geography of Europe Geography 1. For each of the societies studied, identify the location of significant physical and human characteristics on a map of the relevant region. Geography 3. Describe changes in the physical and human characteristics of regions that occur over time and identify the consequences of such changes. Geography 4. Use physical and historical maps to analyze the reasons that human features are located in particular places Lesson 2-Rulers and Invaders Geography 5. Describe the geographic factors and processes that contribute to and impede the diffusion of people, products and ideas from place to place including: a. Physical features; b. Culture; c. War; d. Trade; e. Technological innovations. People in Societies 3. Give examples of contacts among different cultures that led to the changes in belief systems, art, science, technology, language or systems of government. People in Societies 4. Describe the cultural and scientific legacies of African, Greek, Roman, Chinese, Arab and European civilizations. 38

42 (continued) Geography 2. On a map, identify places related to the historical events being studied and explain their significance. Government 2. Describe the essential characteristics of the systems of government found in city-states, kingdoms and empires from ancient times through the Middle Ages. Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities 2. Describe the rights found in the Magna Carta and show connections to rights American have today. Social Studies Skills and Methods 1. Describe historical events and issues from the perspectives of people living at the time in order to avoid evaluating the past terms of today s norms and values. Social Studies Skills and Methods 3. Establish guidelines, rules and time lines for group work. Social Studies Skills and Methods 4. Reflect on the performance of a classroom group in which one has participated including the contribution of each member in reaching group goals. 39

43 Lesson 3-Life in the Middle Ages History 2. Describe the enduring impact of early civilizations in India, China, Egypt, Greece and Rome after 1000 B.C. including: a. The development of concepts of government and citizenship; b. Scientific and cultural advancements; c. The spread of religions; d. Slavery and systems of labor. History 3. Describe the conditions that gave rise to feudalism, as well as political, economic and social characteristics of feudalism, in Asia and Europe. Government 2. Describe the essential characteristics of the systems of government found in city-states, kingdoms and empires from ancient times through the Middle Ages Lesson 4-Crusades, Trade, and the Plague Social Studies Skills and Methods 1. Describe historical events and issues from the perspectives of people living at the time in order to avoid evaluating the past terms of today s norms and values. History 4. Explain the lasting effects of military conquests during the Middle Ages including: a. Muslim conquests; b. The Crusades; c. The Mongol invasions. People in Societies 2. Explain how the Silk Road trade and the Crusades affected the cultures of people involved. 40

44 (continued) People in Societies 3. Give examples of contacts among different cultures that led to the changes in belief systems, art, science, technology, language or systems of government. Geography 2. On a map, identify places related to the historical events being studied and explain their significance. Economics 2. Describe the growth of cities and the establishment of trade routes in Asia, Africa, and Europe; the products and inventions that traveled along these routes (e.g., spices, textiles, paper, precious metals and new crops); and the role of merchants. Social Studies Skills and Methods 1. Describe historical events and issues from the perspectives of people living at the time in order to avoid evaluating the past terms of today s norms and values. 41

45 Unit 6-Discovery, Expansion, and Revolutions Pacing Chapter Pages Lesson Title Ohio Academic Standards, Unit 6-Discovery, Expansion, and Revolutions Chapter 15- New Beginnings Lesson 1-The Renaissance History 5. Describe the impact of new ideas and institutions on European life including: a. the significance of printing and movable type; b. Major achievements in art, architecture and literature during the Renaissance; c. The Reformation. People in Societies 4. Describe the cultural and scientific legacies of African, Greek, Roman, Chinese, Arab and European civilizations Lesson 2-Trade Routes and Conquests Economics 2. Describe the growth of cities and the establishment of trade routes in Asia, Africa and Europe; the products and inventions that traveled along these routes (e.g., spices, textiles, paper, precious metals and new crops): and the role of merchants. 42

46 Lesson 3-European Colonization History 7. Describe the causes and effects of European exploration after 1400 including: a. Imperialism, colonialism and mercantilism; b. Impact on the peoples of sub-saharan Africa, Asia and the Americas. Chapter 16- Ideas and Movements Lesson 1-Revolutions in the Americas Lesson 2-The French Revolution Economics 2. Describe the growth of cities and the establishment of trade routes in Asia, Africa and Europe; the products and inventions that traveled along these routes (e.g., spices, textiles, paper, precious metals and new crops): and the role of merchants. Geography 2. On a map, identify places related to the historical events being studied and explain their significance. Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities 1. Explain how the participation of citizens differs under monarchy, direct democracy and representative democracy. Social Studies Skills and Methods 1. Describe historical events and issues from the perspectives of people living at the time in order to avoid evaluating the past in terms of today s norms and values. Social Studies Skills and Methods 2. Compare multiple viewpoints and frames of reference related to important events in world history. 43

47 Lesson 3-The Industrial Revolution Geography 5. Describe the geographic factors and processes that contribute to and impede the diffusion of people, products and ideas from place to place including: a. Physical features; b. Culture; c. War; d. Trade; e. Technological innovations Lesson 4-The Second Industrial Revolution Chapter 17- Imperialism, Nationalism, and Unification Lesson 1-Expanding Empires Geography 5. Describe the geographic factors and processes that contribute to and impede the diffusion of people, products and ideas from place to place including: a. Physical features; b. Culture; c. War; d. Trade; e. Technological innovations. History 7. Describe the causes and effects of European exploration after 1400 including: a. Imperialism, colonialism and mercantilism; b. Impact on the peoples of sub-saharan Africa, Asia and the Americas. 44

48 Lesson 2-Imperialism in East Asia History 7. Describe the causes and effects of European exploration after 1400 including: a. Imperialism, colonialism and mercantilism; b. Impact on the peoples of sub-saharan Africa, Asia and the Americas Lesson 3-New Nations Geography 5. Describe the geographic factors and processes that contribute to and impede the diffusion of people, products and ideas from place to place including: a. Physical features; b. Culture; c. War; d. Trade; e. Technological innovations. 45

49 Unit 7-A World in Opposition Pacing Chapter Pages Lesson Title Ohio Academic Standards, Unit 7-A World in Opposition Chapter 18- The World at War Lesson 1-Headed Toward War History 1. Group events by broadly defined historical eras and enter onto multiple-tier time lines. Geography 5. Describe the geographic factors and processes that contribute to and impede the diffusion of people, products and ideas from place to place including: a. Physical features; b. Culture; c. War; d. Trade; e. Technological innovations. Geography 2. On a map, identify places related to the historical events being studied and explain their significance Lesson 2-The Great War Geography 5. Describe the geographic factors and processes that contribute to and impede the diffusion of people, products and ideas from place to place including: a. Physical features; b. Culture; c. War; d. Trade; e. Technological innovations. Geography 2. On a map, identify places related to the historical events being studied and explain their significance. 46

50 Lesson 3-After the War Geography 2. On a map, identify places related to the historical events being studied and explain their significance. Chapter 19- From Peace to War Lesson 1-Good to Bad Times Geography 5. Describe the geographic factors and processes that contribute to and impede the diffusion of people, products and ideas from place to place including: a. Physical features; b. Culture; c. War; d. Trade; e. Technological innovations. Social Studies Skills and Methods 1. Describe historical events and issues from the perspectives of people living at the time in order to avoid evaluating the past in terms of today s norms and values Lesson 2-World War II Social Studies Skills and Methods 1. Describe historical events and issues from the perspectives of people living at the time in order to avoid evaluating the past in terms of today s norms and values Lesson 3- The Aftermath Social Studies Skills and Methods 1. Describe historical events and issues from the perspectives of people living at the time in order to avoid evaluating the past in terms of today s norms and values. Social Studies 2. Compare multiple viewpoints and frames of reference related to important events in history. 47

51 Chapter 20- The Cold War Lesson 1-The Soviets Advance Social Studies Skills and Methods 1. Describe historical events and issues from the perspectives of people living at the time in order to avoid evaluating the past in terms of today s norms and values Lesson 2-Communism in China Lesson 3-The Cold War Heats Up Social Studies 2. Compare multiple viewpoints and frames of reference related to important events in history. Social Studies Skills and Methods 1. Describe historical events and issues from the perspectives of people living at the time in order to avoid evaluating the past in terms of today s norms and values. Social Studies 2. Compare multiple viewpoints and frames of reference related to important events in history. Social Studies Skills and Methods 1. Describe historical events and issues from the perspectives of people living at the time in order to avoid evaluating the past in terms of today s norms and values. Social Studies 2. Compare multiple viewpoints and frames of reference related to important events in history. 48

52 Unit 8-New Nations and a New Century Pacing Chapter Pages Lesson Title Ohio Academic Standards, Unit 8-New Nations and a New Country Chapter 21- New Nations Lesson 1-Independence History 7. Describe the causes and effects of European exploration after 1400 including: a. Imperialism, colonialism and mercantilism; b. Impact on the peoples of sub-saharan Africa, Asia and the Lesson 2-The Middle East Americas. People in Societies 3. Give examples of contacts among different cultures that led to the changes in belief systems, art, science, technology, language or systems of government. People in Societies 4. Describe the cultural and scientific legacies of African, Greek, Roman, Chinese, Arab and European civilizations. Geography 1: For each of the societies studied, identify the location of significant physical and human characteristics on a map of the relevant region. Geography 3. Describe changes in the physical and human characteristics of regions that occur over time and identify the consequences of such changes. Geography 4: Use physical and historical maps to analyze the reason that human features are located in particular places. 49

53 Lesson 3-Eastern Europe Geography 1: For each of the societies studied, identify the location of significant physical and human characteristics on a map of the relevant region. Geography 3. Describe changes in the physical and human characteristics of regions that occur over time and identify the consequences of such changes. Chapter 22- Cooperation, Conflict, and Challenges Lesson 1-Economic Cooperation Geography 4: Use physical and historical maps to analyze the reason that human features are located in particular places. Social Studies Skills and Methods 1. Describe historical events and issues from the perspectives of people living at the time in order to avoid evaluating the past in terms of today s norms and values. Social Studies 2. Compare multiple viewpoints and frames of reference related to important events in history Lesson 2-Conflicts of Identity Social Studies Skills and Methods 1. Describe historical events and issues from the perspectives of people living at the time in order to avoid evaluating the past in terms of today s norms and values. Social Studies 2. Compare multiple viewpoints and frames of reference related to important events in history. 50

54 Lesson 3-Political Conflicts and Challenges Social Studies Skills and Methods 1. Describe historical events and issues from the perspectives of people living at the time in order to avoid evaluating the past in terms of today s norms and values. Chapter 23- Living in the 21 st Century Lesson 1-Population Growth and Change Lesson 2-Earth s Environment Social Studies 2. Compare multiple viewpoints and frames of reference related to important events in history. Geography 3. Describe changes in the physical and human characteristics of regions that occur over time and identify the consequences of such changes. Geography 4: Use physical and historical maps to analyze the reason that human features are located in particular places. Geography 3. Describe changes in the physical and human characteristics of the regions that occur over time and identify the consequences of such changes Lesson 3-Energy Geography 3. Describe changes in the physical and human characteristics of the regions that occur over time and identify the consequences of such changes. Social Studies Skills and Methods 2. Compare multiple viewpoints and frames of reference related to important events in world history. 51

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