The seventh grade will have the opportunity to explore Medieval Civilizations using the History Alive! Medieval World textbooks and other resources as guides. This year, the class will use maps, pictures, documents and other sources to analyze the successes and failures of ancient civilizations as well as their contributions to modern civilization. Students will be expected to complete a current events project for each unit (up to 6 total throughout the year), in addition to their regular social studies work.
Grading: Materials:
Classwork/Homework*: 45% 3-Ring Binder and Dividers
Tests/Quizzes**: 20% Loose Leaf Paper
Current Events: 10%
Participation: 25%
Grading: Materials:
Classwork/Homework*: 45% 3-Ring Binder and Dividers
Tests/Quizzes**: 20% Loose Leaf Paper
Current Events: 10%
Participation: 25%
|
|
|
Units 4M & 5M: Imperial China & Medieval Japan
Ch 16: The Political Development of Imperial China Ch 18: Chinese Discoveries and Inventions Ch 20: The Influence of Neighboring Cultures on Japan Ch 21: Heian-kyo: The Heart of Japan's Golden Age Ch 22: The Rise of the Warrior Class in Japan Unit 7M: Renaissance & Reformation
Ch 28: Renaissance Begins Ch 29: Florence, the Cradle of the Renaissance Ch 30: Leading Figures of the Renaissance |
Unit 6M: Civilizations of the Americas
Ch 23: The Maya Ch 24: The Aztecs Ch 25: Daily Life in Tenochtitlan Ch 26: The Incas Ch 27: Achievements of the Maya, Aztecs and Incas Unit 8M: Europe Enters the Modern Age
Ch 33: Age of Exploration Ch 34: Scientific Revolution Ch 35: Enlightenment |