Calendar
Day 1
Standard
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.7.3
Analyze the interactions between individuals,
events, and ideas in a text (e.g., how ideas
influence individuals or events, or how
individuals influence ideas or events).
Objective
7.1.6.A. Describe how common geographic
tools are used to organize and interpret
information about people, places, and
environment.
7.1.6.B. Describe and locate places and
regions as defined by physical and human
features.
7.2.6.A. Describe the characteristics of places
and regions.
7.3.6.A. Describe the human characteristics
of places and regions using the following
criteria: Population, Culture, Settlement,
Economic activities, Political activities
Essential Question
Do maps change over time? Why or Why
not?
Strategies
● Native Groups (Pre-Colonization)
Day 3
Standard
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.7.3
Analyze the interactions between individuals,
events, and ideas in a text (e.g., how ideas
influence individuals or events, or how
individuals influence ideas or events).
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.7.1.A
Come to discussions prepared, having read
or researched material under study; explicitly
Day 2
Standard
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.7.3
Analyze the interactions between individuals,
events, and ideas in a text (e.g., how ideas
influence individuals or events, or how
individuals influence ideas or events).
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.7.1.A
Come to discussions prepared, having read
or researched material under study; explicitly
draw on that preparation by referring to
evidence on the topic, text, or issue to probe
and reflect on ideas under discussion.
Objective
7.1.6.A. Describe how common geographic
tools are used to organize and interpret
information about people, places, and
environment.
7.1.6.B. Describe and locate places and
regions as defined by physical and human
features.
7.2.6.A. Describe the characteristics of places
and regions.
7.3.6.A. Describe the human characteristics
of places and regions using the following
criteria: Population, Culture, Settlement,
Economic activities, Political activities
Essential Question
Strategies
● Colonization
Day 4
Standard
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.7.3
Analyze the interactions between individuals,
events, and ideas in a text (e.g., how ideas
influence individuals or events, or how
individuals influence ideas or events).
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.7.1.A
Come to discussions prepared, having read
or researched material under study; explicitly
draw on that preparation by referring to
evidence on the topic, text, or issue to probe
and reflect on ideas under discussion.
Objective
7.1.6.A. Describe how common geographic
tools are used to organize and interpret
information about people, places, and
environment.
7.1.6.B. Describe and locate places and
regions as defined by physical and human
features.
7.2.6.A. Describe the characteristics of places
and regions.
7.3.6.A. Describe the human characteristics
of places and regions using the following
criteria: Population, Culture, Settlement,
Economic activities, Political activities
Essential Question
Strategies
● Colonization
● Colonization of religion (exploring
religions in Latin America before
Christianity)
Day 5
Standard
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.7.3
Analyze the interactions between individuals,
events, and ideas in a text (e.g., how ideas
influence individuals or events, or how
individuals influence ideas or events).
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.7.1.A
Come to discussions prepared, having read
or researched material under study; explicitly
draw on that preparation by referring to
evidence on the topic, text, or issue to probe
and reflect on ideas under discussion.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.7.1.C
Use words, phrases, and clauses to create
cohesion and clarify the relationships among
claim(s), reasons, and evidence
draw on that preparation by referring to
evidence on the topic, text, or issue to probe
and reflect on ideas under discussion.
Objective
7.1.6.A. Describe how common geographic
tools are used to organize and interpret
information about people, places, and
environment.
7.1.6.B. Describe and locate places and
regions as defined by physical and human
features.
7.2.6.A. Describe the characteristics of places
and regions.
7.3.6.A. Describe the human characteristics
of places and regions using the following
criteria: Population, Culture, Settlement,
Economic activities, Political activities
Essential Question
Strategies
● Racial Caste Systems
● Enslavement and Systems of
Enslavement
Day 6
Standard
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.7.3
Analyze the interactions between individuals,
events, and ideas in a text (e.g., how ideas
influence individuals or events, or how
individuals influence ideas or events).
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.7.1.A
Come to discussions prepared, having read
or researched material under study; explicitly
draw on that preparation by referring to
evidence on the topic, text, or issue to probe
and reflect on ideas under discussion.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.7.1.C
Use words, phrases, and clauses to create
cohesion and clarify the relationships among
claim(s), reasons, and evidence
 Essential Question
Strategies
● Racial Caste Systems
● Enslavement and Systems of
Enslavement
Day 7
Standard
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.7.3
Analyze the interactions between individuals,
events, and ideas in a text (e.g., how ideas
influence individuals or events, or how
individuals influence ideas or events).
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.7.1.A
Come to discussions prepared, having read
or researched material under study; explicitly
draw on that preparation by referring to
evidence on the topic, text, or issue to probe
and reflect on ideas under discussion.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.7.1.C
Use words, phrases, and clauses to create
cohesion and clarify the relationships among
claim(s), reasons, and evidence
Objective
7.1.6.A. Describe how common geographic
tools are used to organize and interpret
information about people, places, and
environment.
7.1.6.B. Describe and locate places and
regions as defined by physical and human
features.
7.2.6.A. Describe the characteristics of places
and regions.
7.3.6.A. Describe the human characteristics
of places and regions using the following
criteria: Population, Culture, Settlement,
Economic activities, Political activities
8.4.7.C
Differentiate how continuity and change have
impacted world history.
8.4.7.D
Explain how conflict and cooperation among
groups and organizations have impacted the
history of the world.
Essential Question
Strategies
● Resisting Enslavement and
Independence Movements
Day 8
Standard
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.7.3
Analyze the interactions between individuals,
events, and ideas in a text (e.g., how ideas
influence individuals or events, or how
individuals influence ideas or events).
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.7.1.A
Come to discussions prepared, having read
or researched material under study; explicitly
draw on that preparation by referring to
evidence on the topic, text, or issue to probe
and reflect on ideas under discussion.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.7.1.C
Use words, phrases, and clauses to create
cohesion and clarify the relationships among
claim(s), reasons, and evidence
Objective
7.1.6.A. Describe how common geographic
tools are used to organize and interpret
information about people, places, and
environment.
7.1.6.B. Describe and locate places and
regions as defined by physical and human
features.
7.2.6.A. Describe the characteristics of places
and regions.
7.3.6.A. Describe the human characteristics
of places and regions using the following
criteria: Population, Culture, Settlement,
Economic activities, Political activities
8.4.7.C
Differentiate how continuity and change have
impacted world history.
8.4.7.D
Explain how conflict and cooperation among
groups and organizations have impacted the
history of the world.
 8.4.7.B 8.4.7.B
Explain the importance of historical Explain the importance of historical
documents, artifacts, and sites which are documents, artifacts, and sites which are
critical to world history. critical to world history.

Essential Question Essential Question

Strategies Strategies
● Resisting Enslavement and ● Resisting Enslavement and
Independence Movements Independence Movements

District scope and sequence with State standards and Social studies standards

Themes/Topics:
● Latin American history
● Colonization and Resistance to colonization over the years
● The dynamics of imperialism
● Advancements of Native civilizations

Materials: List materials, learning center ideas, books, music, games, and so forth that you
might assemble to make this topic/unit “come alive” for the students.
● Google search
● Virtual museum tours in Latin America
https://talktravela/pp.com/destination-travel-guides/museums-virtual-tours-south-america
● Compare historical maps
https://www.nationalgeographic.org/activity/comparing-historical-maps/
● Latin Music- progression throughout the years
● Interviews
● Movies made in Latinamerica
● Latin American independence movements
https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/ap-us-history/period-3/social-consequences-of
-revolutionary-ideals-lesson/v/latin-america-indepence
● Sapo: This is a traditional favorite that is played in Peru and is more of an active game
rather than a board game. The game is a modern variation of a traditional Peruvian
game played by older generations. The rules involve trying to toss coins into holes that
have been cut on the top of a box. The box also has a fake frog on top and the person
that manages to get their coin into its mouth while tossing the coins becomes the winner
of the game.

Festivals/seasonal activities/community events, etc., from which you might select an

interesting topic for study.
● Cultural faire! (Cinco de Mayo!)
● Food faire!
● Musical styles
 ● DANCE CLASSES!!!!!
● Latinamerican Art exposition
● Dia de Los Muertos
● Lady of Guadalupe
● Soccer https://www.statista.com/topics/5426/soccer-in-latin-america/

Assessment:
● Triboard!
● Group Project on Aztecs, Incas, and Mayans
● Google Slide countries presentation
● Exit tickets

Weeks 2-4 Latin American History

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.7.3
Analyze the interactions between individuals, events, and ideas in a text
(e.g., how ideas influence individuals or events, or how individuals influence
ideas or events).
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.7.1.A
Come to discussions prepared, having read or researched material under
study; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence on the
topic, text, or issue to probe and reflect on ideas under discussion.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.7.1.C
Use words, phrases, and clauses to create cohesion and clarify the
relationships among claim(s), reasons, and evidence.

Subtopics:

● Native Groups (Pre-Colonization)

● Colonization
● Colonization of religion (exploring religions in Latin America before
Christianity)
● Racial Caste Systems
● Enslavement and Systems of Enslavement
● Resisting Enslavement and Independence Movements

Historical Figures:

● Simón Bolívar (1783–1830) "The George Washington of South

America" led the way to freedom for millions of South Americans. His
great charisma combined with military acumen made him the greatest
of the different leaders of the Latin American Independence
movement. He is responsible for the liberation of the present-day
nations of Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.
● Augusto Pinochet (1915–2006) Chile's dictator between 1974 and
1990, Pinochet was one of the leading figures in Operation Condor,
an effort to intimidate and murder leftist opposition leaders. Operation
Condor was a joint effort among Chile, Argentina, Paraguay,
Uruguay, Bolivia and Brazil, all with the support of the United States
 Government.
● Fidel Castro (1926–2016) The fiery revolutionary turned irascible
statesman has had a profound effect on world politics for fifty years. A
thorn in the side of American leaders since the Eisenhower
administration, he has been a beacon of resistance for
anti-imperialists.
● Pablo Escobar (1949–1993) The legendary drug lord of Medellín,
Colombia, was once considered by Forbes Magazine to be the
seventh-richest man in the world. At the height of his power, he was
the most powerful man in Colombia and his drug empire stretched
around the world. In his rise to power, he was greatly aided by the
support of Colombia's poor, who viewed him as a sort of Robin Hood.

Creators:

1. Colleen Hagan
2. Katherine Loew
3. Matthew Griffin
4. Cathy Peduzzi
5. Sean McCole
6. Matthew Murray
7. Daniela Paiva Borodin
8. Hector Pagan
9. Shyheim Cousins SR and SJ
10. Patrick Manion