EXPECTED HOMEWORK - MASTER THE VOCABULARY TERMS ON PERSONAL QUIZLET ACCOUNT
Mastering the vocabulary words is a process that can be finished within a two week period.
Mastering the vocabulary words is a process that can be finished within a two week period.
Unit I : Aztec and Incan Empires
In 8th grade U.S. History, students will have studied the United States from colonization to Reconstruction, so they should have some prior knowledge about the Americas and native populations of North America. As the first unit of 9th grade World History I, this unit also builds on 7th grade Ancient History where students studied the characteristics of civilizations from Egypt to Rome. In this unit, students will investigate the inquiry arc question – What makes an empire successful? This question and unit lay the foundation for studying empires through different themes and lenses throughout the course. Students will explore the thriving, cultural exchanges of the Aztecs and Inca before the arrival of Europeans as an introduction to the SPICE framework of characteristics of civilizations, which they will build upon in subsequent units. Students will synthesize evidence from examining inquiry questions to develop a two-paragraph response to the inquiry arc question, using the Aztec and Inca Empires as examples.
BIG Ideas
- Before the arrival of the Europeans, the Aztec and Inca Empires were thriving, complex civilizations.
- Examining social, political, environmental/geographic, cultural, economic characteristics of a society or empire is a framework that can be applied throughout this course to analyze and compare empires.
Learning Expectations
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Resources to Master the Class
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World History I Vocabulary
Characteristics of a Civilization
5 Themes of Geography Lesson/Cornell Notes
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If you want to download the powerpoint click here or go to WH additional resources
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Power Standard 8.1.2 / 8.1.10
Investigation - Exploration and Discovery
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Investigation - Triangular Trade
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Investigation - Staking a Claim in North America
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Investigation - The Colonies Move Towards Self - Government
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Overarching Question: Why are some aspects of world civilizations, such as religion, social structure, and artistic achievements so long lasting and influential?
Disciplinary Concept & Tools-I
How can I use historical thinking to understand the world in which I live? |
Disciplinary Concept & Tools-II
Are historical events ever inevitable? |
Social Studies Content Standards:
EXPECTATION: Using historical thinking and processing skills, have students demonstrate an understanding of the political, social, and cultural aspects of Africa Eurasia and American empires and societies as well as the impact of the interaction between cultures prior to 1300.
Indicators and Objectives: 1.A.1 (a-d); 1.B.1 (a-e); 1.C.1 (a-c); 1.C.2 (a-c); 1.D.1 (a-c); 1.D.2 (a-b); 1.E.1 (a-e)
1.A.1 Describe the reasons to study history and the importance of keeping an active, inquiring, multi-perspective attitude.
1.B.1 Describe the beliefs of and impacts of select world religions on world history prior to 1300.
Historical Thinking Skills:
• Draw comparisons across eras and regions in order to define enduring issues as well as large-scale or long-term developments that transcend regional and temporal boundaries. (U1LC, U1LD), R7
• Use timelines, bar graphs, pie graphs, charts, and historical maps to evaluate historical data and recognize historical trends. (U1LB, U1LE), R25 R26, R27 R28
• Draw conclusions and make generalizations based on the text, multiple texts, and/or prior knowledge. (U1LE), R11
• Use geographic tools to locate places and describe the human and physical characteristics in the region. (U1LE), R31, xxvi-xxxiii.
MCCR Standards:
RH.9-10.1: Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and secondary sources, attending to such features as the date and origin of the information.
RH.9-10.2: Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source; provide an accurate summary of how key events or ideas develop over the course of the text.
RH.9-10.4: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including vocabulary describing political, social, or economic aspects of history/social science.
RH.9-10.7: Integrate quantitative or technical analysis (e.g., charts, research data) with qualitative analysis in print or digital text.
W.9-10.1: Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.
W.9-10.4: Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
EXPECTATION: Using historical thinking and processing skills, have students demonstrate an understanding of the political, social, and cultural aspects of Africa Eurasia and American empires and societies as well as the impact of the interaction between cultures prior to 1300.
Indicators and Objectives: 1.A.1 (a-d); 1.B.1 (a-e); 1.C.1 (a-c); 1.C.2 (a-c); 1.D.1 (a-c); 1.D.2 (a-b); 1.E.1 (a-e)
1.A.1 Describe the reasons to study history and the importance of keeping an active, inquiring, multi-perspective attitude.
1.B.1 Describe the beliefs of and impacts of select world religions on world history prior to 1300.
Historical Thinking Skills:
• Draw comparisons across eras and regions in order to define enduring issues as well as large-scale or long-term developments that transcend regional and temporal boundaries. (U1LC, U1LD), R7
• Use timelines, bar graphs, pie graphs, charts, and historical maps to evaluate historical data and recognize historical trends. (U1LB, U1LE), R25 R26, R27 R28
• Draw conclusions and make generalizations based on the text, multiple texts, and/or prior knowledge. (U1LE), R11
• Use geographic tools to locate places and describe the human and physical characteristics in the region. (U1LE), R31, xxvi-xxxiii.
MCCR Standards:
RH.9-10.1: Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and secondary sources, attending to such features as the date and origin of the information.
RH.9-10.2: Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source; provide an accurate summary of how key events or ideas develop over the course of the text.
RH.9-10.4: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including vocabulary describing political, social, or economic aspects of history/social science.
RH.9-10.7: Integrate quantitative or technical analysis (e.g., charts, research data) with qualitative analysis in print or digital text.
W.9-10.1: Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.
W.9-10.4: Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
C3 Framework Indicators and Common Core Literacy Standards
D2.Geo.8: Analyze how relationships between humans and environments extend or contract spatial patterns of settlement and movement.
D2.His.1: Analyze connections among events and developments in broader historical contexts.
D2.His.5: Explain how and why perspectives of people have changed over time.
D4.2: Construct explanations using reasoning, correct sequence, examples, and details with relevant information and data, while acknowledging the strengths and weaknesses of the explanations.
WH.5: With some guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on how well purpose and audience have been addressed.
D2.Geo.8: Analyze how relationships between humans and environments extend or contract spatial patterns of settlement and movement.
D2.His.1: Analyze connections among events and developments in broader historical contexts.
D2.His.5: Explain how and why perspectives of people have changed over time.
D4.2: Construct explanations using reasoning, correct sequence, examples, and details with relevant information and data, while acknowledging the strengths and weaknesses of the explanations.
WH.5: With some guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on how well purpose and audience have been addressed.