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Subtopics) Ques ons

Classroom Rules The students will "Bullying is when you

Implementa on/Handbook understand that school keep picking on Why
Discussion rules and regula ons are What is the someone because you Students should rule
(Week 1, 1 Week) part of school existence similari es and think you're cooler, be able to read regu
and as students, they differences smarter, stronger or and study the peo
must be able to see and between the be er than them." handbook Wh
understand that rules rules in school thoroughly for simi
are guidelines for and home? Bullying is unwanted, the first week of diffe
ac ons and for the Why do we have aggressive behavior the school year. betw
evalua on of ac ons in to follow the among school aged Understand and in sc
terms of good and bad, rules and children that involves a prac ce the rules hom
or right and wrong, and regula ons? real or perceived power from the Why
therefore a part of moral What is bullying? imbalance. The behavior handbook and to fo
or values educa on in What is cyber is repeated, or has the the classroom rule
school. bullying? poten al to be repeated, rules. regu
 Bullying 2020- Why do some over me. Bullying Understand that
2021.pptx people bully? includes ac ons such as bullying or cyber
What is the making threats, spreading bullying is totally
effect of bullying? rumors, a acking not acceptable or
someone physically or tolerated.
verbally, and excluding Students will see
someone from a group on and learn some
purpose. lesson or effect
from bullying
from PowerPoint
The content is presenta on and
based from the short video clip
handbook and presenta on
classroom rules.
Bullying: No way
in school. 2
Cyber bullying or Learn
cyber harassment
is a form of
bullying or
 harassment using
electronic means.
Cyber bullying
and cyber
harassment are
also known as
online bullying. It
has become
increasingly
common,
especially among
teenagers, as the
digital sphere has
expanded and
technology has
advanced.

*Show the
PowerPoint to
the students and
the short video
clip

 Bullying 2020-
2021.pptx
Chapter 1:1 Early The students will Chapter 1 - The First 1. Explain how learning Quiz 1. How d
Humans (Aug. 10-14) understand that.... Why was farming Civiliza ons to farm changed the Wri en Test the worl
(Week 2, 1 Week) important to the way early people lived; 2. When
Test of 3 ques ons from
1. the earliest humans neolithic people? Sec on 1: Early Humans  Lesson Plan Soc Stu the worl
the reading
hunted animals and (farming allowed Chap 1-1 The First 3. How d
gathered plants for food. people to se le in History is the story of Civiliza on.docx Places of the World responsi
When farming one place, and it humans in the past, and Visual Arts Project care of o
developed, people provided a steady historians are the people The students will
se led in towns and food supply, and who study and write research a country of The Bibl
ci es. had greater about humans of the their own choice and Adam an
security) past. create a portrait of it. thefirst h
How did spoken This can include ever crea
language help the * For class discussion, architecture, flags, fully-form
paleolithic please show the famous places, etc. and upri
people? (language PowerPoint Journey
made it easier for Across Time Chapter 1, Vocabulary & Reading Hammur
people to work Lesson 1 Worksheets known fo
together and pass Wri en Report Confuciu
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Chap 1-1
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Chapter 1:2 The students will Sec on 2: Quiz 1. How d
Mesopotamian understand that.... Mesopotamian 2. describe the Wri en Test the worl
Civiliza on (Aug. 17-21) What effect did Civiliza on development of the first 2. When
Test of 3 ques ons from
(Week 3, 1 Week) 1. In early irriga on have in Civiliza ons are complex major civiliza ons in the worl
the reading
Mesopotamian the people of socie es with ci es, Mesopotamia's river 3. How d
civiliza ons, religion and Mesopotamia? governments, art, valleys; Places of the World responsi
government were (irriga on allow religion, class divisions, Visual Arts Project care of o
closely link. farmers to grow and a wri ng system. The students will
plenty of food.) research a country of The Bibl
Chapter 1- 2.VOB
their choosing and Adam an
create a portrait it. This thefirst h
can include architecture, ever crea
flags, famous places, etc. fully-form
and upri
Vocabulary & Reading
Worksheets Hammur
Wri en Report known fo
Confuciu
known fo
proverbs
the ten c
The influ
Comman
by the ev
unique.
Chapter 1:3 The First 3. New empires arose in Civiliza ons are complex Describe the rise and Hammur
Empires (Aug. 24-Sept. Mesopotamia around What were some socie es with ci es, fall of the Assyrian and known fo
31) 900 B.C. These of the benefits of governments, art, Chaldean empire Confuciu
(Week 4, 1 Week) civiliza ons included the living in religion, class divisions, known fo
Assyrians and the Hammurabi's and a wri ng system. proverbs
Chaldeans. They used empire? What the ten c
Chapter 1-3.VOB
powerful armies and were some of the The influ
iron weapons to drawbacks? ( Comman
conquer the region. Benefits: living in a by the ev
large powerful unique.
empire helps keep
enemies from
taking over the
land; Hammurabi's
code helped keep
people from
commi ng crimes
against one
another.
Drawbacks:
Hammurabi's code
had cruel
punishments;
people were
governed by one
person,
Hammurabi,
instead of living in
a representa ve
government.)

Chapter 1 Review and Chapter 1 Test

Chapter 1 Test (Sept. 1-4) Wri en Test
(Week 5, 1 Week)

Chapter 2:1 The Nile Students will understand Sec on 2:1 Egypt's Old Students will be able to: Oral Report 1. How d
Valley (Sept. 7-11) that.... In what ways was Kingdom 1. describe how the Nile his ten b
(Week 5, 1 Week) ancient Egypt like river influenced Wri en Test the fami
1. the Mesopotamia? During the Old Kingdom Egyp an civiliza on and Egypt?
(Both have access Pyramid Game
Egyp an civiliza on beg period, Egyp ans the reasons a united
to powerful rivers, Reflec on
an in the fer le Nile built ci es, great government arose along Wri en Report 2. How i
River valley, when pyramids, and a strong its banks; Wri en "life a e
natural barriers kingdom. 2. discuss government summary/feedback on to Chris
economies based
discourage invasions. Chapter 2-1.VOB and religion during the the Pyramid Game that ancient E
on farming and
2. the Egyp ans Old Kingdom; was played in class.
trade, government
depended on the 3. analyze the
to help the people,  World History
Nile's floods to accomplishments of the
ar sans to create Journey Across Time
grow their crops. Middle and New
products, and
3. around 3100 B.C, Kingdoms;
technological
Egypt's two major 4. describe the Nubian
advances.)
kingdoms, Upper Egypt Kingdom south of Egypt.
How are
and Lower Egypt, were
Thailand Children
combined into one.
today
4. Egyp an society was
like children of
divided into social
ancient Egypt?
groups based on wealth
How are they
and power.
different?(Both
can play with toys
and games.
However, all
children are
required to go to
school in
Thailand. In
ancient, few
children went to
school. Also, girls
in Thailand today
can learn
farming or a trade
skill, and boys can
learn to sew and
cook.)
Why was
important for
pharaohs to reach
the a erlife?
What
mathema cal
advances did the
Egyp ans make
while working on
the pyramids?
 What made
ancient Egyp an
civiliza on so
famous around
the modern
world? (the
birth of ancient
civiliza on started
in Egypt)

Chapter 2:2 Egypt's Old Students will understand Chapter 2:2 Egypt's Old Students will be able to: Oral Report 1. How d
Kingdom (Sept.14-18) that.... In what ways was Kingdom his ten b
(Week 6, 1 Week) ancient Egypt like 1. describe how the Wri en Test the fami
- around 3100 B.C, Mesopotamia? Many changes occur Nile river influenced Egypt?
(Both have access Pharaohs of Egypt
Egypt's two major during Egypt's Middle Egyp an civiliza on and
to powerful rivers, Group Project
kingdoms, Upper Egypt and New Kingdoms. it the reasons a united 2. How i
economies based Oral Report
and Lower Egypt, were expanded into a government arose along "life a e
on farming and Students will research
combined into one. great empire as art, its banks; to Chris
trade, government and learn about
4. Egyp an society was literature, and 2. discuss government ancient E
to help the people, important Pharaohs.
divided into social architecture blossomed. and religion during the
ar sans to create They will make a group
groups based on wealth Old Kingdom;
products, and presenta on about one
and power. Chapter 2-2.VOB 3. analyze the
technological Pharaoh.
accomplishments of the
advances.) Middle and New
How are
 World History
Kingdoms; Journey Across Time
Thailand Children 4. describe the Nubian
today Kingdom south of Egypt.
like children of
ancient Egypt?
How are they
different?(Both
can play with toys
and games.
However, all
children are
required to go to
school in
Thailand. In
ancient, few
children went to
school. Also, girls
 in Thailand today
can learn
farming or a trade
skill, and boys can
learn to sew and
cook.)
Why was
important for
pharaohs to reach
the a erlife?
What
mathema cal
advances did the
Egyp ans make
while working on
the pyramids?
What made
ancient Egyp an
civiliza on so
famous around
the modern
world? (the
birth of ancient
civiliza on started
in Egypt)

Chapter 2:3 The Egyp an Students will understand Sec on 3: The Egyp an Students will be able to: Oral Report 1. How d
Empire (Sept.21-25) that.... In what ways was Empire his ten b
(Week 7, 1 Week) ancient Egypt like 1. describe how the Wri en Test the fami
- around 3100 B.C, Mesopotamia? Many changes occur Nile river influenced Egypt?
(Both have access Mummy Game
Egypt's two major during Egypt's Middle Egyp an civiliza on and
to powerful rivers, Reflec on
kingdoms, Upper Egypt and New Kingdoms. it the reasons a united 2. How i
economies based Wri en Report
and Lower Egypt, were expanded into a government arose along "life a e
on farming and Wri en
combined into one. great empire as art, its banks; to Chris
trade, government summary/reflec on of
- Egyp an society was literature, and 2. discuss government ancient E
to help the people, the Mummy Maker
divided into social architecture blossomed. and religion during the
ar sans to create game played in class.
groups based on wealth Old Kingdom;
and power. products, and 3. analyze the
Chapter 2-3.VOB  World History
technological accomplishments of the Journey Across Time
advances.)
 Middle and New
Kingdoms;
4. describe the Nubian
How are
Kingdom south of Egypt.
Thailand Children
today
like children of
ancient Egypt?
How are they
different?(Both
can play with toys
and games.
However, all
children are
required to go to
school in
Thailand. In
ancient, few
children went to
school. Also, girls
in Thailand today
can learn
farming or a trade
skill, and boys can
learn to sew and
cook.)
Why was
important for
pharaohs to reach
the a erlife?
What
mathema cal
advances did the
Egyp ans make
while working on
the pyramids?
What made
ancient Egyp an
civiliza on so
famous around
the modern
world? (the
birth of ancient
 civiliza on started
in Egypt)

Chapter 2:4 The Students will understand Sec on 4: The Students will be able to: Oral Report 1. How d
Civiliza on of Kush (Sept. that.... Why did Egypt Civiliza on of Kush his ten b
28-Oct invade Nubia? (To 4. describe the Nubian Wri en Test the fami
(Week 8, 1 Week) - around 3100 B.C, acquire power, South of Egypt a new Kingdom south of Egypt. Egypt?
wealth, resources,  World History
Egypt's two major civiliza on arose
and valuable Journey Across Time
kingdoms, Upper Egypt called Kush. Kushites 2. How i
and Lower Egypt, were goods. Nubia was adopted Egyp an "life a e
combined into one. rich in gold and ways and eventually to Chris
- Egyp an society was precious jewels.) conquered Egypt itself. ancient E
divided into social How were Egypt
Chapter 2-4.VOB
groups based on wealth and Nubia
and power. different/similar?
Why was
ironworking so
important to the
people of Kush?

Quarter 1 Review and 1Q 1. Early Humans Students will be able to: Self Assessment
Exam (Oct. 5-8) 2. Mesopotamian
(Week 9, 1 Week) Civiliza on 1. remember and master
3. The First Empires the contents and
4. The Nile Valley concepts that they have
5. Egypt's Old Kingdom studied during the 1st
6. The Egyp an Empire quarter, and apply them
7. The Civiliza on of by doing revision
Kush ac vi es.

2. prepare for the 1st

quarter examina on.

Chapter 3:1 The First The students will Sec on 1: The first The students will be Oral Report 1. Where
Israelites (Oct. 12-15) understand that.... Where do your Israelites able to: about rig
The students should be
(Week 10, 1 Week) ideas about right - the 12 tribes of Israel come fro
able to give their report
1. The Israelites believed and wrong come in the land of Canaan 1. describe the Israelites' 2. What
through PowerPoint
in one God who set from? Find out traced their ancestry to beliefs and their early stand, di
presenta on.
down moral laws for His how the Israelites Abraham. history; mean to
developed their
 people. They recorded ideas about right - The Israelites believed Reading Response
their history in the Bible. and wrong. in one God who set Wri en Report
2. Led by Abraham, the What quali es do down moral laws for His The students will give a
3. have y
Israelites se led in you think a good people. They recorded response to the selected
somethin
Canaan. They later leader should their history in the reading from each
experien
moved to Egypt and have? Hebrew Bible. sec on. This may be in
4. How d
were enslaved, but then Who led - The Israelites had to the form of a summary,
his ten b
escaped. The Israelites Israelites into fight the Canaanites to or students may answer
the fami
used the ten Canaan, and what return to their promised selected ques ons from
Egypt?
Commandments as rules city did they land. the text.
5. Why i
to live by. conquer under
to listen
his leadership?
God?
(A er Moses died,
6. Many
Joshua led the
worship
Israelites into
refer to a
Canaan).
this bring
Have you ever
interes
moved and le a
they all w
home you love?
same be
Why many
different
Israelites were
they wo
forced to leave
different
their home?
altogeth
Bible exp
although
religions
word —
mean ve
things by
insists th
one true
why Chr
always p
strong e
knowing
Bible. He
God, the
has the p
to destro

Chapter 3:2 The Kingdom The students will Sec on 2: The Kingdom The students will be Oral Report 1. Where
of Israel (Oct.19-23) understand that.... Where do your of Israel able to: about rig
The students should be
(Week 11, 1 Week) ideas about right come fro
able to give their report
1. the Israelites chose a and wrong come 1. Under David and - discuss the history of through PowerPoint
king to unite them from? Find out Solomon, the people of the kingdom of Israel; presenta on.
against their enemies. how the Israelites Israel built a powerful
Reading Response 2. What
2. King David built an developed their kingdom with a new
Wri en Report stand, di
Israelite empire and ideas about right capital in Jerusalem.
The students will give a mean to
made Jerusalem his and wrong. 2. Saul was the first king
response to the selected 3. have y
capital city. What quali es do of Israelites. He united
reading from each somethin
3.The Israelites were you think a good the 12 t ribes into one
sec on. This may be in experien
conquered and forced to leader should kingdom.
the form of a summary, 4. How d
leave Israel and Judah. have? 3. King David built an
or students may answer his ten b
Who led Israelite empire and
selected ques ons from the fami
Israelites into made Jerusalem his
the text. Egypt?
Canaan, and what capital. Solomon built a
5. Why i
city did they great temple at
to listen
conquer under Jerusalem, but a er he
God?
his leadership? died the Israelites split
6. Many
(A er Moses died, into two kingdoms--
worship
Joshua led the Israel and Judah.
refer to a
Israelites into 4. The Assyrian and then
this bring
Canaan). the Chaldeans
interes
Have you ever conquered Israel and
they all w
moved and le a Judah, and forced
same be
home you love? Israelites to leave their
different
Why many homeland.
they wo
Israelites were
different
forced to leave
altogeth
their home?
Bible exp
Why did the
although
Assyrians and
religions
Chaldeans want
word —
to control the
mean ve
land belonging
things by
tot he Israelites?
insists th
(They wanted to
one true
control the trade
why Chr
that ran through
always p
the Israelites
strong e
kingdom)
knowing
Bible. He
God, the
has the p
to destro
Chapter 3:3 The Growth The students will Sec on 3: The Growth The students will be Oral Report
of Judaism (Oct.26-30) understand that.... of Judaism able to: The students should be
(Week 12, 1 Week) Who allowed the
able to give their report
Jews to return to 1. Where
- the Jews con nued The Jews con nued to -discuss Judaism during through PowerPoint
Judah? (The about rig
their religion during keep their religion even the period when Jews presenta on.
Persian king Cyrus) come fro
their exile in Babylon. though other people were ruled by other
How did Reading Response 2. What
-Jews spread their ruled them. they se led people.
Alexander the Wri en Report stand, di
beliefs to the Greek in many places in Asia,
Great affect the mean to
world and regained Europe, and Africa. The students will give a
Israelites? (He 3. have y
control of Judah. response to the selected
conquered Judah somethin
-Religion shaped the reading from each
but allowed the experien
Jewish way of life. sec on. This may be in
Jews to remain in 4. How d
-Under Roman rule, the the form of a summary,
their homeland. his ten b
Jews were divided and or students may answer
He introduced the fami
rebellious. In response, selected ques ons from
Greek ideas and Egypt?
the Romans destroyed the text.
Greek language to 5. Why i
the temple and exiled
them). Research Project (Dead to listen
the Jews.
Sea Scrolls) God?
Personal Project 6. Many
Students will research worship
the Dead Sea Scrolls refer to a
using the computer lab. this bring
They will research the interes
controversy surrounding they all w
the Dead Sea Scrolls, same be
and then present what different
they have found in class they wo
the next day. different
altogeth
Bible exp
although
religions
word —
mean ve
things by
insists th
one true
why Chr
always p
strong e
knowing
Bible. He
God, the
 has the p
to destro

Camping Trip
(Week 13, 1 Week)
Chapter 4:1 The Early The students will Sec on 1: The Early The Students will be Wri en Test 1. The A
Greeks (Nov.2-6) understand that.... How did Greeks able to... believe t
(Week 13, 2 Weeks) geography Oral Report not our f
1. Geography influenced discourage Greek The earliest civiliza ons 1. describe how We are a
the way Greek unity? (the in Greece were the geography and the heaven.
communi es developed. mountains and Minoans and the Minoan and Mycenaean never be
seas kept the Mycenaeans. Greece's civiliza ons influenced good in o
Greek apart, and mountains, climate, and Greek culture; ci zensh
early Greek surrounding seas played 2. The A
communi es a large role in their of the ci
became fiercely history. heaven.
independent) everyone
How did the Geography influenced that ci z
region's the way Greek who doe
geography help communi es developed (Ma 7:2
the Greeks se le those wh
in new area?(The The Minoans civiliza on, things.
sea connected the in the island of Crete,
seafaring Greeks built ships and became
with lands wealthy from rade.
throughout the
region?) The Mycenaeans
How did the created the first Greek
Minoans become kingdoms.
a trading of
civiliza on? ( the Ater the dark age, the
Minoans used the Greeks set up colonies
islands' trees to and trade increased.
build ships that
carried them all The idea of ci zenships
over the developed in Greek city-
Mediterranean.) states.

Chapter 4-1.VOB
Chapter 4:2 Sparta and The students will Sec on 2: Sparta and The Students will be Wri en Test 1. The A
Athens (Nov. 9-13 understand that.... How did Greek Athens Tyrants were able to... believe t
(Week 14, 1 Week) 1. The support of nobles gain able to seize power from Oral Report not our f
wealthy merchants and power? (They the nobles with the - compare the city states We are a
ar sans helped tyrants seize power from support of Greek between Sparta and heaven.
seize power from nobles king during the farmers, merchants, and Athens; never be
in the city-states. dark age.) ar sans. The Spartans good in o
2. Sparta was a powerful Why was Solon focused on military skills -iden fy the causes and ci zensh
city-state. It created a popular among to control the people effects of Greek wars 2. The A
military state to control some Athenian they conquered. Unlike with Persia; of the ci
the people it conquered farmers and Spartans, Athenians heaven.
and to prevent uprisings. unpopular among were more interested in everyone
3. Athens was a others? (He building democracy than that ci z
powerful democra c canceled farmer's building a military force. who doe
city-state. Athenians debts and freed (Ma 7:2
were more involved in those who had those wh
Chapter 4-2.VOB
government, educa on, become enslaved, things.
and the arts than the but he refused to 3. What
Spartans. give away wealthy say abou
noble's land.) revenge?
How did great de
Athenian revenge.
democracy keep pay you b
one person from wrong!' W
gaining too much and he w
power? (a large “Proverb
council chosen by This vers
lo ery kept power with the
distributed among comman
the people.) revenge,
friends, b
for God's
wri en:
avenge;
says the

Chapter 4:3 Persia The students will Sec on 3 The Students will be Wri en Test 1. The A
A acks the Greece (Nov. understand that.... How did able to... believe t
16-20) geography - The Persian Empire Oral Report not our f
(Week 15, 1 Week) discourage Greek united its many lands We are a
Exhibi on
The Persian empire under a single - iden fy the causes and heaven.
gained control of most government. effects of Greek wars never be
of Southwest Asia. with Persia; good in o
unity? (the
However, when the -The Persian empire ci zensh
mountains and
Persian tried to conquer a acked Greece several 2. The A
seas kept the
the Greeks, Athens and mes. Despite their of the ci
Greek apart, and
Sparta united to defeat rivalry, Athens and heaven.
early Greek
them. Sparta joined forces to everyone
communi es
defeat the Persians. that ci z
became fiercely
who doe
independent)
(Ma 7:2
How did the
those wh
region's
things.
geography help
3. What
the Greeks se le
say abou
in new area? (The
revenge?
sea connected the
great de
seafaring Greeks
revenge.
with lands
pay you b
throughout the
wrong!' W
region?)
and he w
How did the
“Proverb
Minoans become
This vers
a trading of
with the
civiliza on? ( the
comman
Minoans used the
revenge,
islands' trees to
friends, b
build ships that
for God's
carried them all
wri en:
over the
avenge;
Mediterranean.)
says the
What change
occurred during
the Dark age?
(trade slowed,
poverty took hold,
farming decreased,
many people
stopped teaching
others how to
write, or do cra
work, and people
se led in new
areas, expanding
the reach of Greek
culture.)
How did colonies
affect industry?
(colonies increased
the demand for
good and
specializa on,
which in turn led
to the growth of
industry.)
Chapter 4:4 The Age of The students will Sec on 4 The Students will be Wri en Test The Adv
Pericles (Nov. 23-27) understand that.... - Democracy and culture able to... the ci ze
(Week 16, 1 Week) How did colonies in Athens flourished Oral Report heaven.
- Under the leadership affect industry? under the leadership of - describe Athens under everyone
(colonies increased Exhibi on
of Pericles, Athens Pericles. the leadership of that ci z
became powerful city- the demand for -Athenian men worked Pericles and reasons who doe
state and culture good and as farmers, ar sans, and Athens declined. (Ma 7:2
blossomed. specializa on, merchants, while most those wh
which in turn led women stayed secluded things.
- Athenian men and to the growth of at home.
women had very industry.) Athens and Sparta What do
different roles during How did the direct fought each other in the about ge
this me. In 431 B.C. democracy in Peloponnesian war. The The Bibl
Athens differ from figh ng led to the deal to s
- Sparta and Athens the democracy we defeat of Athens and revenge.
went to war for control have in Thailand? the weakening of all the pay you b
of Greece. (Thailand do not Greek states. wrong!' W
gather at mass and he w
mee ngs to decide “Proverb
Chapter 4-4.VOB
on government This vers
ma ers. Thailand with the
has a comman
representa ve revenge,
democracy, which friends, b
means, ci zens for God's
choose a smaller wri en:
group to make avenge;
laws and says the
government
decisions on their
behalf.)

Chapter Review for

Chapter 4 Test (Nov. 30-
Dec.3)
(Week 17, 1 Week)

Review and Q2 Exam

(Dec. 7-9)
(Week 18, 1 Week)
Chap. 5:1 The Culture of The students will Why did the Greeks Chapter 5: Greek A er the lesson, the Standardized Test What did
Ancient Greece (Jan 11- understand that.... have rituals and fes vals Civiliza on students will be able to... first cou
(Week 19, 1 Week) for their gods and Sec on 1: The Culture Garden o
1. The Greeks believed goddesses? (They hoped of Ancient Greece The 1. describe important God the
that gods and goddesses the gods would grant Greeks made great Greek developments in Adam an
controlled nature and good fortune to them). strides in the arts. Greek the arts; between
shaped their lives. poetry, art, and drama and wro
2. Greek poetry fables What are the are s ll part of our Discuss t
taught Greek values. characteris cs of a world today. between
fable? (short tale, teaches and poly
a lesson, o en involves Chapter 5-1.VOB brief rev
funny stories about Chapter
animals that speak). of Israel
that He a
What was the most worshipe
important type of 4-5)
building in ancient
Greece? ( The
Parthenon. Standing at
almost 230 long and
100 wide, the
Parthenon was the glory
of ancient Athens. It was
built between 447 and
432 B.C. to honor the
goddess Athena.
Chapter 5:2 Greek Phil. The students will Chapter 5:2: Greek A er the lesson, the Standardized Test What did
and History (Jan 19-22) understand that.... How did Aristotle's idea Philosophy and History students will be able to... first cou
(Week 20, 3 Weeks) of government differ Garden o
- the Greek's love of from Plato's? (Aristotle - The ideas of Greek - discuss Greek
wisdom led to the study favored mix government philosophers, including achievements in history, God the
of history, poli cs, with rule by the many, Socrates, plato, and poli cs, biology, and Adam an
biology, and logic. while Plato describe a Aristotle, s ll affect logic; between
state with three dis nct modern thinking about and wro
classes. educa on, government,
and science.
How did Thucydides
view war and poli cs? - Herodotus and
(He believed that war Thucydides are
and poli cs are ac vi es considered western
of human beings, not civiliza on's first
gods. historians. They believed
that people could
understand the present
by studying the past.

Chapter 5-2.VOB
Chapter 5:3 Alexander The students will Chapter 5:3: Alexander A er the lesson, the Wri en Report What did
the Great (Jan. 25-29) understand that.... What was Alexander the the Great students will be able to... first cou
(Week 21, 1 Week) Great's legacy? (He Oral Report Garden o
- Philip ll of Macedonia spread Greek art, ideas, - Following the ba le of - summarize how
united the Greek states. language, and Charonaea in 338 B.C. , Alexander the Great God the
architecture across Asia king Philip of Macedonia created an empire; Adam an
- Alexander the Great and brought new ideas ruled all of Greece. between
conquered the Persian from Asia to Greece. and wro
Empire and spread Geek - Alexander the Great,
culture throughout Explain how the king Philip's son, was
southwest Asia. Hellenis c kingdoms only 25 years old when
spread Greek culture? he conquered an empire
- Hellenis c ci es (They introduced Greek that stretched to Africa
became centers of architecture to the new in the south and India to
learning and culture. ci es in Asia and Egypt. the east.. As a result of
his conquests, Greek art,
ideas, language, and
architecture spread
throughout southwest
Asia and North Africa.
A er Alexander's death,
his empire split into
several kingdoms.
Chapter 5-3.VOB

Chapter 5:4 The Spread The students will Chapter 5: Greek A er the lesson, the Wri en Report What did
of Greek Culture (Feb. 1- understand that.... What was Alexander the Civiliza on students will be able to... first cou
5) Great's legacy? (He Personal Project Garden o
(Week 22, 1 Week) - Philip ll of Macedonia spread Greek art, ideas, Sec on 4: The Spread of 4. Describe how
united the Greek states. language, and Greek Culture Hellenis c kingdom God the
- Alexander the Great architecture across Asia Chapter 5-4.VOB became the center of Adam an
conquered the Persian and brought new ideas learning and culture between
Empire and spread Geek from Asia to Greece. and wro
culture throughout
southwest Asia. Explain how the
Hellenis c kingdoms
spread Greek culture?
(They introduced Greek
architecture to the new
ci es in Asia and Egypt.
Q3 Project Please check the Show the PowerPoint Each student should be Rubric
Presenta on(Feb-8-Mar a achment below. example of one of the able to tell the class Oral Report
5)  Soc Stu Lesson students in the about a certain country  Soc Stu Rubric
(Week 23, 4 Weeks) PlanPeoples of Other a achment below. through power Peoples of Other
Land.docx  Soc Stu Q3 Proj. point presenta on in Land.docx
Peoples of Other Land- order to complete the
Rubric.docx requirements of Social  Soc Stu Rubric
Studies, Pathfinder Peoples of Other
Honor, and Computer Land.docx
Class.

Review/Q3 Exam
(Week 24, 1 Week)

Chapter 6:1 India's Early The students will How is India separated A er the lesson, the Wri en Test
Civiliza on (Mar 15-19) understand that.... from the rest of Asia? (it Chapter 6: Early India students will be able to...
(Week 25, 1 Week) is a subcon nent Wri en Report
1. Climate and protected by seas and Sec on 1: India's Early 1. describe how climate
geography influenced vast mountains). Civiliza ons The earliest and geography affected
the rise of India's Indian civiliza on India, and how the
civiliza on. Why do you think developed on the Indus Aryans changed India;
2. the Aryans created a nomads like the Aryans River. Later, the Aryans
Caste system that were great warriors? arrived in northern India.
separated Indians into (They had horses and A social system that
groups. were skilled with metals). determined how people
3. Hinduism grew out of lived evolved.
ancient beliefs of the What were the five
Aryans. major groups in Indian
society? (Brahmins, Chapter 6-1.VOB
kshatriyas, Vaisyas,
Sudras, Untouchables).
Chapter 6:2 Hinduism The students will Chapter 6: Early India A er the lesson, the Wri en Test
and Buddhism (Mar22- understand that.... What were the five students will be able to...
31) major groups in Indian Sec on 2: Hinduism and
(Week 26, 2 Weeks) - Hinduism grew out of society? (Brahmins, Buddhism Early India's 2. summarize the main
ancient beliefs of the kshatriyas, Vaisyas, two main religions were tenets of Hinduism and
Aryans. Sudras, Untouchables). Hinduism and Buddhism
Buddhism. These two
- a new religion, How could Buddhist religions affected every
Buddhism, appealed to reach nirvana? (by giving aspect of people's lives.
the many people in India up all desires).
and other parts of Asia.

Chapter 6:3 India's First The students will Chapter 6:3 India's First A er the lesson, the Wri en Test How did
Empire (April 1-9) understand that.... How did Gupta empire Empire students will be able to... religion c
(Week 30, 2 Weeks) become wealthy? (from Oral Report Asoka ru
5. the Mauryan dynasty trading salt, cloth, iron, - Early India had two -discuss the effects of he such
built India's first great and from silver and gold great empires: the Maya the Mauryan and Gupta
empire. mines). and the Gupta. empires of India. How doe
6. the Gupta empire - the Mauryan empire, our care
reunited much of In what area of science under leaders such as other are
Northern India and did ancient Indians make Chandragupta Maurya jobs mak
became wealthy through advantage? and Asoka, united most faithful?
trade. (mathema cs, astronomy, of India over one
7. the Mauryan and and medicine) hundred years.
Gupta empires made - The Gupta dynasty
important contribu ons reunited northern India
in literature, and grew wealthy from
mathema cs, and trade.
science. - during the Mauryan
and Gupta empires, the
arts and sciences
flourished in India.
Several great sacred
text, including the
Mahabharata and the
Ramayana, came from
this period.
Review/Chapter 6 Test
(Apr 14-23)
(Week 29, 1 Week)

Chapter 7:1 China's First The students will What were some of the Chapter 7:1 Early China A er the lesson the Wri en Test
Civiliza on (Apr 26-30) understand that... important technological students will be able to...
(Week 33, 2 Weeks) changes during the Sec on 1: China's First
1. rivers, mountains, and Zhou dynasty and how Civiliza ons Chinese 1. discuss how river
deserts helped shaped did they lead to a larger civiliza on was shaped valleys, mountains, and
China's civiliza on. popula on? by geography such as deserts influenced the
2. rulers known as the (Development of irriga on mountains and large development of Chinese
Shang became powerful and flood-control rivers. Long-las ng civiliza on.
because they controlled systems, along with the dynas es gained power
land and had strong iron plow, led to increase through strong armies.
armies. crop produc on and a
3. Chinese rulers rising popula on.)
claimed that the
mandate of Heaven How did Chinese kings
gave the right to rule. maintained control of
their dynas es? (Kings
maintained large armies
to conquer land and
protect borders but also
protect warlords to
govern the kingdom's
territories.)

Explain what was the

role of Shang warlords.
(warlords are the
commanders of their own
armies and part of the
upper class)
Chapter 7:2 Life in Chinese rulers claimed 1. How did Daoism Chapter 7: 2: Life in - discuss how the lack of
Ancient China (May 3-14) that the mandate of differ from ancient China order encouraged the
(Week 34, 2 Weeks) Heaven gave the right to Confucianism? growth of three
rule. (Confucianism - Early Chinese society important belief
encouraged people to had three main social systems;
work hard to improve the classless: aristocrats,
world, while Daoism farmers, and merchants.
taught that people should during periods of unrest,
give up their concerns ideas such as
about the world and seek Confucianism and
inner peace.) Daoism developed.
2. Why did Hanfeizi
believe that people - During a me of
needed laws and disorder, three new
punishment? ( in order philosophers developed
to force them to do their in China: Confucianism,
duty) Daoism, and Kegalism.
Chapter 7:3 The Qin and Both the Quin and Han 1. When Han dynasty
Han Dynas es (May 3-14 dynas es created strong lost power, why did
(Week 34, 3 Weeks) central governments. many Chris ans became
New inven ons followers of Buddhism?
developed during the (People feel frightened
Han dynasty helped to and unsafe. Buddhist
improve the lives of ideas helped people cope
Chinese people. with stress and their fear.
And Buddhism became
very popular.)
2. How did Qin
Shihuangdi make China's
central government
stronger? (He appointed
censors who made sure
that the government
officials did their jobs. He
also appointed and
dismissed aristocrats who
ran the provinces rather
than allowing their
posi ons to be
hereditary.)
3. Why did the Qin
dynasty fall? (Because
Qin Shihuangdi was such
a ruthless ruler, his
dynasty was overthrown
by unhappy subjects soon
a er his death.)
Review/4Q Exam (May
24-June 2)
(Week 37, 1 Week)
Sec on 3 The Quin and - summarize the ruling
Han dynasty philosophies,
- The short-lived Qin accomplishments, and
dynasty helped to unify failures of the Qin and
China Han dynasty.
- During the Han
dynasty, people began
taking tests for
government jobs. New
inven ons such as the
waterwheel and paper
were created.
- The Silk Road was an
important trade route
that linked China to the
west.
- As the Han dynasty
lost power, many
Chris ans became
followers of Buddhism.
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