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1 Unit Objective With 7 th Grade Identify the seven characteristics of civilization. Unit 1 River Civilizations Describe how warfare and trade influenced the Ancient Middle East. (Civics 1.e) Mesopotamia (1 week) Identify and describe the physical characteristics of Mesopotamia. (Geography 1.b) Describe how Sumerian government and society were organized. Describe the history, contributions, and interactions of various peoples that lived in Ancient Mesopotamia. (History 2.e) Identify the main achievements of Mesopotamia. (History 2.b) Explain how geographic features encouraged the rise of civilization in the Fertile Crescent. Determine and explain the importance of Mesopotamia. (History 2.b) Egypt (2 weeks) Explain how geography influenced life in ancient Egypt. (Geography1.a,b and 2.d) Explain the foundation and development of early Egyptian society. (History2.c) Describe the contributions early Egyptians made in learning and the arts. (History 2.e) Describe how Egyptian society was organized. (History 2.d) Describe the advances that the Egyptians made in government and technology. (History2.e) India (2 weeks) Describe how geographic features influenced life in Ancient India. (Geography1.a,b and 2.d) Describe the foundation of civilization in India. Describe how the Aryans built a new civilization in India. Outline how Aryan life changed between 1500B.C. and 500 B.C. Specify what India s ancient epics reveal about Aryan life. (History 1.b) Core Knowledge Concept Addressed Unit 2 Ancient Greece & Ancient Rome Unit Objective With 7 th Grade Core Knowledge Concepts Addressed

2 Explain how Mycenaean civilization affected the development of the Greeks. (2.a,b,c) Describe what the Epics of Homer tell us about the Greeks. (History 1.b) Explain how geography influenced the Greek city- state. Describe the government the Greeks developed. (Civics 1 and 2) Compare Sparta and Athens using a variety of sources. (History 1 and 2) Describe how individuals contributed to Hellenistic Civilization. Determine why Athens enjoyed a golden age under Pericles. (History 1.b) Using specific events explain major sources of conflict, including causes and consequences, within the Greek empire. (Civics 2.c) Analyze the significance of the social, and political development of the Greeks. (History 2.d) Explain the impact of Alexander the Great on the Greek Empire. (History 2.a) Describe the history of the Greek Empire citing specific people and events. (History 2.e ) Describe what led to the outbreak of the Peloponnesian Wars. Explain how geography helped the Romans unite the Italian peninsula. (Geography 1.a and 2.d) Describe how the Roman government evolved to be become more democratic. (Civics1.e, History 2.c) Explain how Rome was able to conquer a vast empire. (Civics 2.b) Analyze why the Roman republic declined. (Civics 1, 2 and History 2.a,b,c) Greece (2.5 weeks) Rome (2.5 weeks) The Greek polis and patriotism Beginnings of democratic government Greek wars: victory and hubris, defeat and shame Alexander the Great and the Speak of Greek culture The classical ideal of human and life works Socrates and Plato Plato and Aristotle The Roman Republic The decline and fall of the Roman Empire Explain the strengthens and weaknesses of the Roman empire. (History 2.b) Explain how Roman art and literature blended different traditions. (History 1.b and 2.b) Explain Rome s greatest practical achievements. (History 2.d) Explain Roman principles of law. (History 2.b, e) Christianity under the Roman Empire

3 Describe the government of the Romans. (Civics 1 and 2) Describe the conditions that led to the fall of the Roman Empire. The Roman Republic Unit 3 Ancient China Unit Objective With 7 th Grade Core Knowledge Concept Addressed China (3 Weeks) Determine and explain how Confucian ideas shaped Chinese life. (History 2.b) Describe the foundation and development of the Chinese empire. Using examples explain the evolution of China s government and dynasties (History 2.d and Civics 1) Using a variety of maps and geographic tools identify a variety of issues and perspectives within the Chinese empire. (Geography 2) Describe the contributions of Han China. (History 2.e) Explain how geography helped shape early Chinese civilization by interpreting maps and other geography tools. (Geography 1.a,b and 2.d) Summarize the ideas that the Chinese developed about government. (History 2.d,e and Civics 1.e) Describe the achievements of early Chinese civilizations citing specific groups or people within the civilization. (History 2.e) Analyze Ancient Chinese historical sources for point of view and accuracy. (History 1.b) Evaluate how the dynasties of ancient China interacted with other nations. (Civics 1.b) Qin Shihuangdi Tang and Song dynasties Ming dynasty Qin Shihuangdi Tang and Song dynasties Ming dynasty Han dynasty Mongol invasions and rule Analyze conflicts among nations including conflicts and consequences. (Civics 1.c) Unit 4 Sub- Saharan Empires and Kingdoms Unit Objective With 7 th Grade Core Knowledge Concept Addressed Sub- Saharan Empires and Kingdoms (4weeks)

4 Explain how the physical environment of Africa influenced its economy, culture and trade patterns. Explain the historical context of key people and ideas in Sub- Saharan Africa. (History 2.b) Describe the history and interactions of various cultures and people of Sub- Saharan Africa. (History 2.e) Describe the contributions of various cultures and people in Sub- Saharan Africa. (History 2.e) Describe the distribution and characteristics of physical systems of Sub- Saharan Africa. (Geography 1.b) Describe the distribution and characteristics of cultural patterns of Sub- Saharan empires. (Geography 1.b) Describe the distribution and characteristics of economic interdependence. of Sub- Saharan empires (Geography 1.b) Predict environmental issues, cultural issues, and economic issues of Sub- Saharan empires. (Geography 1.b) B. Medieval Kingdoms of the Sudan Camel caravans Trade in gold, iron, salt, ivory and slaves The city of Timbuktu: center of trade and learning Spread of Islam into West Africa B. Medieval Kingdoms of the Sudan Mali: Sundiata Keita, Mansa Musa Songhai: Askia Muhammad B. Medieval Kingdoms of the Sudan Trans- Sahara trade led to a succession of flourishing kingdoms A. Early African Kingdoms Kush Axum B. Medieval Kingdoms of the Sudan Trade in gold, iron, salt, ivory and slaves The city of Timbuktu: center of trade and learning Spread of Islam into West Africa C. Geography of Africa C. Geography of Africa C. Geography of Africa C. Geography of Africa Contrasting climate in different regions Unit 5 7 th Grade Economics (Personal Financial Literacy) Unit Objective With 7 th Grade 7th Grade Economics (3 weeks) Define supply and demand. (Economics 1.a) Identify factors that cause changes in supply and demand (Economics 1.b) Define and identify factors that impact price. (Economics 1.c) Identify examples to illustrate that consumers ultimately determine what is produced in a market economy. (Economics 1.d) Core Knowledge Concept Addressed

5 Explain the function of profit in a market economy. (Economics 1.e) Demonstrate how supply and demand determines equilibrium price and quantity. (Economics 1.f) Give examples that illustrate connections between resources and manufacturing. (Economics 2.a) Identify patterns of trade between places based on distribution of resources. (Economics 2.b) Compare and contrast the relative value and different uses of several types of resources. (Economics 2.c) Use supply and demand analysis to explain how prices allocate scarce goods in a market economy. (Economics 2.d) Define resources from an economic and personal finance perspective. (Economics 2.e) Explain the role of taxes in economic production and distribution of resources. (Economics 2.f) Define the various types of taxes students will pay as adults. (Economics 2.g) Demonstrate the impact of taxes on individual income and spending. (Economics 2.h) Unit 6 Feudal Worlds of Europe and Japan Unit Objective With 7 th Grade Core Knowledge Concept Addressed Feudal Europe (3 Weeks) Explain why Europe was a frontier land in the early Middle Ages. A. Background Explain how people are interconnected and interact in Europe through the Middle Ages. (History 2.a) Describe how invasions affected the people Europe. (History 2.a) Determine and explain the historical context of Charlemagne. (History 2.b) Determine and explain the historical context of the Crusades. (History 2.b) Determine and explain the historical context of the black death. (History 2.b) Explain how feudalism shaped medieval society. Describe the development of the Medieval World. Explain how the Church dominated life in the E. The Norman Conquest D. Feudalism C. Developments in History of the Christian Church Charlemagne G. England in the Middle Ages D. Feudalism

6 Middle Ages. (History 2.d) Identify the economic and social changes that occurred in the High Middle Ages. (History 2.d) Analyze the development of the Medieval World. Discuss social, political, cultural, and technological aspects. (History 2.d) Explain how the physical environment of Europe influenced economy, culture and trade patterns of the Middle Ages. C. Developments in history of the Christian Church F. Growth of towns F. Growth of towns B. Geography related to the development of Western Europe. Explain how feudalism developed in Japan. (History 2.b) Analyze why Japan practiced isolationism. (History 2.a,d) Explain how the physical environment of Japan influenced culture and trade patterns during Feudalism. Describe the development of feudal Japan. Feudal Japan (3 weeks) Emperor as nominal leader Japan closed to outsiders B. Geography Analyze the development of feudal Japan. Discuss social, political, cultural, economic, and technological aspects. (History 2.d) Describe feudalism as it existed in Japan. Identify the economic and social changes that occurred in Feudal Japan. Identify, explain, and describe the roles of various peoples in Feudal Japan. Samurai code of Bushido Religion Emperor as nominal leader Rigid class system in feudal Japanese society Unit 7 Major Religions of the Eastern Hemisphere Unit Objectives with 7 th Grade Explain the difference between schools of thought and religion. Hinduism (1 week) Describe the history of Hinduism. Specifically focus on the events surrounding the beginning of Core Knowledge Concept Addressed

7 Hinduism. (History 2.c Identify and describe the key beliefs of Hinduism. Explain how the physical environment of India influenced Hinduism. Describe the contributions of Hinduism to the Eastern Hemisphere. Buddhism (1 week) Describe the history of Buddhism. Specifically focus on the events surrounding the beginning of Buddhism. Identify and describe the key beliefs of Hinduism. Eastern Hemisphere influenced Buddhism. Identify and describe the founder(s) of Buddhism. Describe the contributions of Hinduism to the Eastern Hemisphere. Confucianism (1 week) Describe the history of Confucianism. Specifically focus on the events surrounding the beginning of Confucianism. Identify and describe the key beliefs of Confucianism. Explain how the physical environment of the Eastern Hemisphere influenced Confucianism. Identify and describe the founder(s) of Confucianism. Describe the contributions of Confucianism to the Eastern Hemisphere. Daoism (1 week) Describe the history of Daoism. Specifically focus on the events surrounding the beginning of Daoism. Identify and describe the key beliefs of Daoism. Eastern Hemisphere influenced Daoism. Identify and describe the founder(s) of Daoism. Describe the contributions of Daoism to the Eastern Hemisphere. Judaism (1 week) Describe the history of Judaism. Specifically focus on the events surrounding the beginning of Judaism. Identify and describe the key beliefs of Judaism. 5- VII: Feudal Japan Religion Buddhism: the four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path, Nirvana Judaism: Central ideas and moral

8 Eastern Hemisphere influenced Judaism. Identify and describe the founder(s) of Judaism. Describe the contributions of Judaism to the Eastern Hemisphere. Describe the contributions of various people to Judaism. Describe the interactions of Judaism with various Eastern Hemisphere peoples. Describe the history of Christianity. Specifically focus on the events surrounding the beginning of Christianity. Identify and describe the key beliefs of Christianity. Eastern Hemisphere influenced Christianity. Identify and describe the founder(s) of Christianity. Describe the contributions of Christianity to the Eastern Hemisphere. Describe the contributions of various people to Christianity. Describe the interactions of Christianity with various Eastern Hemisphere peoples. (History 2.c) Describe the history of Islam. Specifically focus on the events surrounding the beginning of Islam. Identify and describe the key beliefs of Islam. Eastern Hemisphere influenced Islam. Identify and describe the founder(s) of Islam. Describe the contributions of Islam to the Eastern Hemisphere. Christianity (1 week) Islam (1 week) teachings Geography of the Middle East Basic ideas in common Christianity: central ideas and moral teachings Geography of the Middle East Basic ideas in common A. Islam Muhammad: the last prophet A. Islam Allah, Qur an, jihad Five pillars of Islam A. Islam Muhammad: the last prophet B. Development of Islamic Civilization Contributions to science and mathematics Muslim scholars translate Thriving cities

9 Describe the contributions of various people to Islam. Describe the interactions of Islam with various Eastern Hemisphere peoples. C. Wars between Muslims and Christians Saladin and Richard the Lion- Hearted C. Wars between Muslims and Christians The Holy land, Jerusalem The Crusades Saladin and Richard the Lion- Hearted Growing trade and cultural exchange between east and west.

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