2017-2018 WHAP Cram Packet Instructions

For each Historical Period you will review all course materials (notes, SPICE Charts, Assignments, etc.), textbooks, and outside
research to compile unit Cram Packets. Each unit cram packet must include the following criteria:

1. Timeline of top 10 key dates/events with content bubbles (brief explanation of what it is)
2. Top 10 individuals/groups with content bubble
3. Graphic organizer/outline of 3 CCOT topics for the unit (use the questions at the end of each chapter in the
AMSCO book to help come up with topics)
4. Graphic organizer/outline of 3 C/C topics for the unit (use the questions at the end of each chapter in the AMSCO
book to help come up with topics)
5. Graphic organizer/outline of 3 Causation topics for the unit (use the questions at the end of each chapter in the
AMSCO book to help come up with topics)
6. Top 3 migration patterns in the unit
7. Top 10 social/cultural/political factors of the unit (AT LEAST 3 of each type)
8. Top 10 critical content facts by relevant REGION
9. Top 5 technological innovations & their impacts
10. Top 5 economic/environmental factors/patterns of the unit (AT LEAST 2 of each type)

Should I start freaking out now?

No. You should have all the materials you need to complete this assignment. If youve been doing your work all unit, then this
is simply about putting it all together. If there were areas that you didnt spend as much time on, then this is the perfect
opportunity to revisit that content.

What am I turning in?

You will compile the documents into one packet. The pages should be in the order listed above.

Assignment Criteria Points

Possible

1. Timeline of top 10 key dates/events with content bubble 10

2. Top 10 individuals/groups with content bubble 10

3. Graphic organizer/outline of 3 CCOT topics for the unit (ex: Womens roles 10
from1914-present)

4. Graphic organizer/outline of 3 C/C topics for the unit (ex: Compare & contrast the 10
administration of colonial Latin America and colonial India.)
5. Graphic organizer/outline of 3 Causation topics for the unit (ex: Causes and Effects of the 10
Neolithic Revolution and why that cause led to that effect)
6. Top 3 migration patterns in the unit 10

7. Top 10 social/cultural/political factors of the unit (AT LEAST 3 of each type) 10

8. Top 10 critical content facts by relevant REGION 10

9. Top 5 technological innovations & their impacts 10

10. Top 5 economic/environmental factors/patterns of the unit (AT LEAST 2 of each type 10
Total Points: 100
 1. Timeline
Create a timeline of the 10 most important dates and/or events during this period with content bubbles or a key

Period Title: ______________________________________________ Period Dates: ______________________

Beginning. End
Year Year
 Top 10 Individuals and/or Groups
Identify the 10 most important individuals and/or groups during this period & complete the following graphic
organizer.

Period Title: _________________________________________ Period Dates:________________

Name Date(s) Civilization/Region Historical Significance

of Origin
 Change & Continuity Over Time
Select three topics that could be used to show change & continuity over time between this unit & one before/after it & fill
in the graphic organizer.
Period Title: ____________________________________________ Period Dates: __________________

Topic 1: ______________________________________________________________________________

Time Period (A) Time Period (B)

Continuity 1:

Continuity 2:

Causes:

Change 1: Change 2:
 Topic 2: ______________________________________________________________________________

Time Period (A) Time Period (B)

Continuity 1:

Continuity 2:

Causes:

Change 1: Change 2:

Topic 3: ______________________________________________________________________________

Time Period (A) Time Period (B)

Continuity 1:

Continuity 2:

Causes:

Change 1: Change 2:
 Compare/Contrast Graphic Organizer
Select three topics which could be compared/contrasted during this period and complete the graphic organizer for each.

Period Title: ______________________________________________ Period Dates: ________________

1. Topic (what are you comparing/contrasting?):

Similarity 1 Similarity 2

Evidence
Evidence
1.
1.

2.
2.

3.
3.

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Difference 1 Difference 2

Evidence Evidence

1. 1.

2. 2.

3. 3.
 2. Topic (what are you comparing/contrasting?):

Similarity 1 Similarity 2

Evidence
Evidence
1.
1.

2.
2.

3.
3.

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Difference 1 Difference 2

Evidence Evidence

1. 1.

2. 2.

3. 3.
 3. Topic (what are you comparing/contrasting?):

Similarity 1 Similarity 2

Evidence
Evidence
1.
1.

2.
2.

3.
3.

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Difference 1 Difference 2

Evidence Evidence

1. 1.

2. 2.

3. 3.
 CAUSATION
Topic 1: __________________________________________

CAUSE EFFECT WHY?

Topic 2: __________________________________________

CAUSE EFFECT WHY?

Topic 3: __________________________________________

CAUSE EFFECT WH
 Migration Patterns
Identify & label the 3 most important migrations in your period on the map, and explain their historical significance.

Period Title: ____________________________________________ Period Date:________________

Migration 1 Migration 2 Migration 3

Group: Group: Group:

From: From: From:

To: To: To:

Approximate Date(s): Approximate Date(s): Approximate Date(s):

Significance/Impacts Significance/Impacts Significance/Impacts

 Social/Cultural/Political Characteristics
Describe the 10 most important Social/Cultural/Political characteristics of the Period (you must have at least 3 of every
category & you will have 4 of one).

Period Title: ____________________________________________ Period Date:________________

Change or Characteristic Civilization or Society Historical Impact/Significane

Social
1.

2.

3.

4.

Cultural
1.

2.

3.

4.

Political
1.

2.

3.

4.
 Top 10 Critical Content Facts by Region
Identify the 10 most important, MUST-KNOW pieces of information. There must be at least one piece of information for
each of the Historical Regions.

Period Title: ____________________________________________ Period Date:________________

Europe Africa

Asia The Americas

 Technological Innovations & Their Impacts
Identify the 5 most important technological advancements of the period and discuss their impacts.

Period Title: ____________________________________________ Period Date:________________

Description (Who, what) When & Where Significance (Why is it
Innovation 1

important)

Description (Who, what) When & Where Significance (Why is it

Innovation 2

important)

Description (Who, what) When & Where Significance (Why is it

Innovation 3

important)
Innovation 4 Description (Who, what) When & Where Significance (Why is it
important)

Description (Who, what) When & Where Significance (Why is it

Innovation 5

important)
 Economic & Environmental Factors
Identify the 5 most important Economic and/or Environmental characteristics of the period and complete the following
graphic organizer (you must have AT LEAST two in each category & one category will have 3).

Period Title: ________________________________________ Period Dates: __________________

Development: Develpment:

Description:
Description:

Impact: Impact:

Development: Development:

Description: Description:

Impact: Impact:

Develpment:

Description:

Impact: