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Unit I

How to write a Current Event Lesson

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5 Themes of Geography Lesson/Cornell Notes






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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.

Lesson A

 Compelling Question: Why is it important to think like a historian?

Lesson B

 Compelling Question: How have religion and belief systems served as both unifying and dividing forces in world history?

Lesson C

 Compelling Question: Why do Empires rise and fall?

Lesson D

Compelling Question: How did the lives of people in the past lay the foundation for our world today?

Lesson E

Compelling Question: How did the movement of peoples along the Afro-Eurasian trade routes affect cultures around the world


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