Subject: World History Calendar: 1 st 9 weeks Unit One: The First Civilizations and Empires Unit Objectives: Timeframe: 20 Class Periods Level/Grade: Secondary (10 th ) The Student will: 1) Explain how the first civilization emerged. 2) Identify the similarities and differences between the emerging civilizations in India and China. 3) Describe the advances made by the Greeks and reasons for the decline of the Greek empire. 4) List and explain contributions of the Romans to Western Civilization. Lesson 1: By 10,000 B.C., how Homo Sapiens had spread throughout the world, how Paleolithic peoples used technology, systematic agriculture brought about major economic, political, and social changes for early humans, Mesopotamia, one of the first civilizations, began between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers, and the Sumerians formed city-states and created forms of communication that affect our lives today. Lesson 2: Mesopotamia, on of the first civilizations, began between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers, the Sumerians formed city-states and created forms of communication that affect our lives today, the Nile River was crucial to the development of Egyptian civilization, Egyptian history is divided into three major periods, the decline of the Hittites and Egyptians allowed a number of small kingdoms and city-states to emerge, and the Israelites did not create an empire, but they left a world religion, Judaism, that influenced the later religions of Christianity and Islam. Lesson 3: The Hittites and Egyptians were eventually overshadowed by the rise of the Assyrian and Persian Empires, the Persian Empire brought many years of peace to Southwest Asia, increasing trade and the general well being of its people. Review and evaluate the First Civilizations and Empires Lesson 4: India s earliest cities provided the foundation for the Aryans, the caste system was a set of rigid social categories in Indian society, the Mauryan dynasty flourished under Asoka, the Kushan kingdom prospered, the Gupta Empire left a lasting legacy through literature, architecture, and science, Chinese dynasties followed a rise and fall pattern, three schools of thought developed about the nature of humans and how the universe evolved, The Qin and Han dynasties established a strong central government that became the basis for future dynasties, technical and cultural achievements during these two dynasties included the inventions of paper and written literacy classics. Assess and evaluate Lesson 5: Mycenaean civilization flourished in Greece between 1600 and 1100 B.C., the Greeks used the Iliad and the Odyssey to present role models of the values of courage, honor, and excellence, the polis or city-state was the central focus on Greek life, the search for farmland and the growth of trade resulted in colonies and the spread of Greek culture and politics, during the Age of Pericles, Athens became the center of Greek culture, the creation of an Athenian empire led to war with Sparta, Greek philosophers were connected with the development of critical or rational thought about the nature of the universe, Greeks believed that ritualized religion was necessary for the well-being of the state, under Alexander, Macedonians, and Greeks conquered the Persian Empire, Hellenistic cities became centers for the spread of Greek cultures. Assess and evaluate Lesson 6: The internal instability of the Roman Empire eventually led to civil wars and increased power for the military, Octavian, titled Caesar Augustus, was named emperor, and event that stabilized the Roman Empire and paved the way for expansion and prosperity, Roman culture and society were heavily influenced by the Greeks, the Romans spread both Greek and Roman contributions to art, architecture, and literature throughout the empire, Jesus, a Jew from Palestine, began his public preaching, Christianity spread throughout the empire and eventually became the state religion of Rome, under two strong emperors, Diocletian and Constantine, the Roman Empire gained a new lease on life, Ferocious warriors from Asia and Germany finally brought an end to the Roman Empire.
Activity Type: Guided Reading Vocabulary Reading Essentials Group Ven diagrams Maps, charts, graphs Tmeline Webquest Whiteboard activities TEKS: 1B-C, 2A, 6A, 6C, 7A, 11A-B, 12A-B, 13A-B, 15B, 16A-B, 17A-B, 18A-C, 19A- B, 20A-C, 21A-B, 22A, 23A-C, 23E, 24B, 25A-F, 25H, 25I, 26A-D, 27A TAKS: Obj. 2 : 8.10B, US8B, 23A,WH23A, WH12C Obj. 3: WG18A Obj. 5: WG21C WH25C, WH26C, WH8.30A Materials: Textbook, pen, paper, map colors, web sites, SE Modifications: Resources: Check for Assessment understanding. Interdisciplinary Extra time to complete Activities assignments Application and Enrichment Geographic Literacy Whiteboard Internet Library Computer Lab TA TEKS: 126.22 1a,b,d 2a-b 3a-b 4a-b 5a-b 8c 11a-b GT Modifications: Critical thinking?s Writing assignments Evaluation Methods: Testing, daily activities, mapping, reading essentials, TAKS Prep.
Subject: World History Calendar: 4 Weeks Timeframe: 10 Class Days Level/Grade: Secondary (9 th ) Unit 2: The Development of African Civilization and Early Eurasian Culture Unit Objectives: The student will: 1) Identify how Arab, African, and Asian empires spread. 2) Compare medieval Europe with previous civilizations. 3) Describe feudalism, the authority of the Roman Catholic Church, and the impact of the Crusades. 4) Summarize the development of civilizations in the Americas. Emphasis on Lessons 4 and 5. Lesson 1: In the 5 th & 6 th centuries, how the caravan impacted the Arabian Peninsula, how Muhammad and Islam influenced the Arab countries, how the Arabs were organized after his death, how internal struggles weakened the Arab Empire, how an extensive trade brought prosperity, how the Quran affected politics, economics, and social life in the Muslim war, how the Muslims made great advances in math and natural sciences, how Muslim art and architecture affected the know world. Lesson 2: Know Africa s 4 distinct climate zones, how farming gave rise to the 1 st civilizations, how trade led to migration and growth, different types of governments, what formed the basis of African villages, how art is important in early Africa. Lesson 3 : How three dynasties restored peace in China, how innovations, & reforms brought growth and prosperity to China, how the Mongols acquired the world s largest land empire, how the invention of the printing press bought about the golden age in literature and art in China, how and why Japan developed differently from the rest of Asia, How Buddhism, Hinduism, and Islam influenced the development in India, how India developed because of trade, how geography and cultural influences affected the development of Southeast Asia, how agriculture affect the economies of Southeast Asia Lesson 4: How European civilization was developed by the Germans, Romans, and the Church, how Charlemagne expanded the Frankish kingdom and created the Carolingian Empire, how the Vikings, Magyars, and Muslims invaded Europe, The collapse of central authority in Europe that led to feudalism, how monarchs expanded their power and influence, how three distinct groups settled in different parts of Europe, how they Byzantine Empire was created, how the Crusades impacted medieval society. Lesson 5: How new farming practices, growth of trade, and the rise of cities created a flourishing European society, the revival of trade and the development of a money economy and opportunities they offer, how dominant a role the Catholic Church played in peoples lives, how strong leadership by the pope made the papacy forceful, how intellectual revival led to higher education, how new technical innovations made it possible to build Gothic cathedrals, how disastrous forces affected Europe, how rulers reestablished the monarchial governments, How this affected the inhabitants in a new land, the inhabitants of America, the different cultures in America, how early Mesoamerican civilizations developed, how the Aztec state succumbed to Europeans, how the Inca developed a well organized military empire,
Activity Type: TEKS: : 1B-C, 2A, 3A-C, 4A-B, 6A-C, 7A-D, 11A-B, 12A-B, 13A-B, 15B, Bellringer 16A-B, 17A-B, 18A-C, 19A-B, 20A-C, 21A-B, 22A, 23A-C, 23E, 24B, 25A- daily focus F, 25H, 25I, 26A-D, 27A guided reading TAKS: activity vocabulary time line activity Obj. 2 : WH12B, WH23A, WH25A Whiteboard Obj. 3: activities Obj. 5 WG21C WH25C, WH26C, WH8.30A Internet research Webquests Materials: Transparency, Blackline master, vocabulary puzzle maker, book, paper, pens, notebook. SE Modifications: Resources: critical thinking Map overlays activity Skill builder meeting individual Map resources needs, activity Textbook interdisciplinary History video connections activity Reading in content guided reading activity area primary reading Whiteboard source Internet Library Computer Lab TA TEKS: 126.22 1a,b,d 2a-b 3a-b 4a-b 5a-b 8c 11a-b GT Modifications: Evaluation Methods: Objective and subjective Critical thinking writing activities historical significanc connecting across time
Subject: World History Calendar: 6 Weeks Timeframe: 14 Class Periods Level/Grade: Secondary (9 th ) Unit 3 The Renaissance, Reformation, Exploration, and Revolution
Unit Objectives: The student will: 1) Explain the achievements of the Renaissance and the effects of the Protestant Reformation. 2) Trace the growing power of monarchs and the rise of absolutism in Europe. 3) Examine the Ottoman, Safavid, and Mogul Empires in Asia and India. 4) Explain how the Scientific Revolution and Enlightenment changed the way people viewed the world. 5) Compare the causes and evaluate the effects of the English, French, and American Revolutions. Emphasis on Lessons 1, 2, and 4 Lesson 1: Explain how the city-states became the centers of political, economic-and social life, the most important intellectual movement associated with the Renaissance was humanism, Michelangelo, Raphael, and Leonardo da Vinci, the protestant reformation affected the people, how Protestantism evolved, different forms of protestants emerged, how the Catholic Church underwent a religious rebirth Lesson 2: Exploration by European countries, how European countries reached economic heights, how European expansion affected Africa and the increase of the slave trade, how traditional political systems, and cultures continued to exist in Africa, how Malay is affected by Europeans, how Europeans extended their power and their borders, how the Thirty Years War affected the Catholic Church, how democratic ideals were strengthened, how France was weakened, who emerged as European powers, how Shakespeare and Lope de Vega affected human conditions, Lesson 3: How the Ottoman Empire came about, how the Ottoman Empire created a strong empire, how the Turks and the Persians unified, the importance of the Safavid dynasty, how India was united, how trade in India was the downfall of the Mogul Empire, how the open door policy affected the Chinese, how Chinese society was organized, how the arts, architecture, and literature flourished, the unification of Japan, how the peasant uprisings affected Japanese government. Lesson 4: The importance of the scientific revolution in Europe, how the enlightenment affected politics in Europe, the development of colonies, the American Revolution impact on the world, the French Revolution, how the new order was opposed by religion, how radical groups and leaders controlled the French Revolution, how Napoleon built and lost an empire, how nationalism spread as a result of the French Revolution,
Activity Type: Bellringer daily focus guided reading activity vocabulary time line activity Whiteboard activities Internet research Webquests United Streaming Videos TEKS: 1B-C, 2A, 4A-B, 5A-B, 6C, 7A-B, 8A-C, 11A-B, 12A-C, 14A-B, 15A-C, 16A-B, 17A-B, 18A-C, 19A-B, 20A-C, 21A-B, 22C, 23A-B, 23D-E, 24A-C, 25A-I, 26A, 26C-D TAKS OBJ. 2: 8.10B, WH12B, WH23A OBJ. 5: 8.30A & F, WH25C, WH26C Materials: Transparency, Blackline master, vocabulary puzzle maker, book, paper, pens, notebook. SE Modifications: meeting individual needs interdisciplinary connections activity, guided reading activity, primary reading source Resources: Map overlays skill builder map resources textbook history video reading in content area computer lab Whiteboard Internet TA TEKS: 126.22 1a,b,d 2a-b 3a-b 4a-b 5a-b 8c 11a-b GT Modifications: Evaluation Methods: Objective and subjective 1) Critical thinking, writing activities, 2) historical significance, 3) connecting across time
Subject: World History Calendar: 6 Weeks (1-05-06 to 2-17-06) Timeframe: 12 Class Periods Level/Grade: Secondary (9 th ) Unit 4 European Imperialism and the Effects of the Industrial Revolution Unit Objectives: The student will: 1) Describe the impact of the Industrial Revolution. 2) Describe the revolutionary and the reform movements that reshaped the politics of Europe and the Americas in the 1800 s. 3) Explain how nationalists unified Italy an Germany and challenged autocracy in Russia and Austria-Hungary. 4) Discuss the effects of imperialism in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Lesson 1: How inventions replaced old sources of energy, why cities grew because of industrialization, how liberalism and nationalism led to revolutions and how they unite Italy and Germany, how romanticism emerged as a reaction to the ideas of the Enlightenment, how the industrial revolution created new interest in science, how new sources of energy and consumer products transform the standard of living, how Marx s ideas evolve, how new opportunities developed for women. Lesson 2: How the development of new political parties affect Europe, how international rivalries lead to conflicts in the Balkans, and to World War I, how extreme nationalism and racism lead to an increase in anti-semitism, how the developments in science changed people and their world, what is meant by New Imperialism, how Colonialism exploited populations and markets, how Europe place all of Africa under European control, how native people sought to end colonial rule, how British rule affected India, Mohandas Gandhi nonviolent resistance gain Indian independence, Lesson 3: How Latin American countries served as a source of raw materials for Europe and the U.S. why the land owners dominated Latin American Politics, why the Quing Dynasty declined, why western nations increased their economic involvement in china reforms Sun Sat-Sen introduced, changes westerners brought to China, why and how Japan is opened to the world,
Activity Type: Guided Reading Bellringer Timeline critical thinking daily focus reteaching activity, vocabulary activity reading essentials time line activity Whiteboard activities Internet research Webquests United Streaming Videos TEKS: 1B-C, 2A, 6C, 7A-B, 8A, 8C, 11A-B, 12A-C, 14A, 15A-C, 17B, 18C, 19A-B, 20A-C, 21A-B, 23A, 24A-C, 25B-E, 25H-I, 26A, 26C-D, 27A TAKS OBJ. 2: WH12B, WH23A OBJ. 5: WH25C, WH26C Materials: text book transparencies primary source reading, blackline masters computer, SE Modifications: Guided reading reteaching timeline Resources: : Map overlays skill builder map resources textbook history video reading in content area Whiteboard Internet Library Computer Lab TA TEKS: 126.22 1a,b,d 2a-b 3a-b 4a-b 5a-b 8c 11a-b GT Modifications: Evaluation Methods: Objective and subjective Critical thinking writing activities historical significance connecting across time
Subject: World History Calendar: 10 Weeks Unit Five: The Twentieth-Century Crisis Timeframe: 25 class periods Level/Grade: Secondary (9 th )
Unit Objectives: The Student will: 1) Describe the causes and impact of WW I. 2) Trace the growth of Fascist and Communist dictatorships in Italy, Germany, and the Soviet Union. 3) Explain the upsurge of nationalism in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. 4) Trace the event that led to WW II. 5) Describe major event and turning points of WW II. 6) Describe event that took place during the Holocaust. 7) Describe the impact of WW II on civilian populations. Lesson 1: The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand by a Serbian nationalist along with the new ideas of militarism, nationalism, and alliances drew nations into WW I. The U.S. entry into the war helped the Allies and also changed the way the U.S. government used their power. Women s role in society began to change, also. The league of nations was formed after WW I. Lesson 2: Europe faced severe economic problems after WW I. These included inflation and the Great Depression. Dictatorial regimes began to spread into Italy, Germany, and across Eastern Europe. There was an uncertainty and disillusionment of the people as was reflected in the art and literature of the time. Hitler and Mussolini would rise to power between WW I and WW II. Lesson 3: Nationalism began to grow and take hold in many parts of the world leading to the rise of new states or countries through conflict, war, and terror. The Balfour Declaration issued by the British foreign secretary would lead to conflict over the Holy Land as it attempted to turn Palestine (a predominantly Muslim Country) into a homeland for the Jews. Chang Kia-Shek in China would lead a revolt against Mao Zedong, and key oil fields would be found in the Middle East which would cause conflict for years to come. Lesson 4: WW II was mainly caused by the beliefs and goals of one man Adolf Hitler. His belief of Aryan superiority led to his desire to conquer and destroy all other peoples in his country (the Jews) and around the world. Two separate and opposing alliances would form the allies and the axis powers. The war would be world wide. The lasting impressions of WW II on the people of the world are still felt today. Lesson 5: The Cold War and Postwar changes after WW II would be felt for many years following The War to end all Wars. The U.S. would get involved in numerous wars and skirmishes in order to Contain Communism. The technology and advancement after WW II would soon lead to a single global civilization of many industrialized nations. The relationships between these nations with the many nations that are still developing today creates our unique world of economics, politics, and society.
Activity Type: Guided Reading Vocabulary Reading Essentials Group time line activity Whiteboard activities Internet research Webquests United Streaming Videos TEKS: 1B-C, 2A, 6A, 6C, 7A, 9A, 10A, 11A-B, 12A-B, 13A-B, 15B, 16A-B, 17A-B, 18A- C, 19A-B, 20A-C, 21A-B, 22A, 23A-C, 23E, 24B, 25A-F, 25H, 25I, 26A-D, 27A TAKS: Obj. 2 : 8.10B, US8B, 23A,WH23A, WH12C Obj. 3: WG18A Obj. 5: WG21C WH25C, WH26C, WH8.30A Materials: Textbook, pen, paper, map colors, web sites, SE Modifications: 1) Deeper explanation and added time to complete assignments. 2) Check for understanding frequently. Resources: Interdisciplinary Activities Application and Enrichment Geographic Literacy Whiteboard Internet Library Computer Lab TA TEKS: 126.22 1a,b,d 2a-b 3a-b 4a-b 5a-b 8c 11a-b GT Modifications: Critical thinking writing activities historical significance connecting across time Evaluation Methods: Testing, daily activities, mapping, reading essentials, TAKS Prep.