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2016.17 Seventh Grade, Social Studies, Quarter 3
The Middle Ages, Renaissance, and Enlightenment: Students study the origins, accomplishments, and geographic diffusion of the Renaissance
following the Middle Ages. Students analyze the historical developments of the Scientific Revolution and its lasting effect on religious,
political, and cultural institutions. Students analyze political, social, and economic change as a result of the Age of Enlightenment in Europe.
On-Going Standards
On-Going “I Can” Statements
7.WCE.SS.3 Honor the U.S. Constitution and recognize its
significance and purpose.
I can demonstrate the growing understanding of natural rights
throughout human history such as those guaranteed in the U.S.
Constitution.
Analyze various historical sources effectively, including:
 Primary sources
 Texts
 Political cartoons
 Maps
 Songs
 Movies
 Recordings
I can analyze historical primary sources, texts, political cartoons, maps,
songs, movies and recordings effectively.
I can investigate and discover historical facts and make connections that
impact my life today.
Use technology effectively and appropriately to enhance the learning I can think in creative and innovative ways using technology to
and develop 21st century learners.
communicate and collaborate, research and solve problems in an
appropriate manner to learn history and geography.
Tennessee State Standards
Student Friendly “I Can” Statements
Middle Ages Standards
Middle Ages [AD 400 – 1500s]
7.SS.32 Identify the physical location and features of Europe
including the Alps, the Ural Mountains, the North European Plain,
and the Mediterranean Sea and the influence of the North Atlantic
Drift.
I can identify the physical location and features of Europe including:
 the Alps and Ural Mountains
 the North European Plain
 the Mediterranean Sea
 influence of the North Atlantic Drift
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7.SS.33 Describe the development of feudalism and manorialism, its
role in the medieval European economy, and the way in which it was
influenced by physical geography [the role of the manor and the
growth of towns].
I can describe the development of feudalism and manorialism, its role in
the medieval European economy including the role of the manor and the
growth of towns and how it was influenced by physical geography.
7.SS.34 Demonstrate understanding of the conflict and cooperation
between the Papacy and European monarchs, including
Charlemagne, Gregory VII, and Emperor Henry IV.
I can demonstrate an understanding of the conflict and cooperation
between the Papacy and European monarchs, including Charlemagne,
Gregory VII and Emperor Henry IV.
7.WCE.SS.2 Define Absolutism and give a good example.
I can define absolutism and provide an example.
7.SS.35 Examine the Norman Invasion, Battle of Hastings, and the
impact of the reign of William the Conqueror on England and
Northern France.
I can describe the Norman Invasion, Battle of Hastings, and the impact of
the reign of William the Conqueror on England and Northern France.
7.SS.36 Conduct a short research project explaining the significance
of developments in medieval English legal and constitutional
practices and their importance in the rise of modern democratic
thought and representative institutions including trial by jury, the
common law, Magna Carta, parliament, habeas corpus, and an
independent judiciary in England.
I can conduct a short research project explaining the significance of
developments in medieval English legal and constitutional practices and
their importance in the rise of modern democratic thought and
representative institutions including:
 trial by jury
 the common law
 Magna Carta
 parliament
 habeas corpus
 an independent judiciary in England
7.SS.37 Examine the spread of Christianity north of the Alps and the
roles played by the early church and by monasteries in its diffusion
after the fall of the western half of the Roman Empire.
I can explain the spread of Christianity and the roles played by the early
church and monasteries in its diffusion after the fall of Roman Empire.
7.SS.38 Analyze the causes, course, and consequences of the
European Crusades and their effects on the Christian, Muslim, and
Jewish populations in Europe, with emphasis on the increasing
contact by Europeans with cultures of the Eastern Mediterranean
I can analyze the causes, course, and consequences of the European
Crusades and their effects on European Christians and Jews, and
Muslims, with emphasis on the increasing contact by Europeans with the
Eastern Mediterranean world.
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world.
7.SS.39 Explain the importance of the Catholic church as a political,
intellectual, and aesthetic institution, including founding of
universities, political and spiritual roles of the clergy, creation of
monastic and mendicant religious orders, preservation of the Latin
language and religious texts, Thomas Aquinas’s synthesis of classical
philosophy with Christian theology and the concept of “natural law.”
I can explain the importance of the Catholic church as a political,
intellectual, and aesthetic institution, including:
founding of universities,
 political and spiritual roles of the clergy
 creation of monastic and mendicant religious orders
 preservation of the Latin language and religious texts
I can describe Thomas Aquinas’s synthesis of classical philosophy with
Christian theology and the concept of “natural law” by analyzing Summa
Theologica.
7.SS.40 Describe the economic and social effects of the spread of the
Black Death (Bubonic Plague) from Central Asia to China, the Middle
East, and Europe, and its impact on global population.
I can describe the economic and social effects of the spread of the
Bubonic Plague from Central Asia to China, the Middle East and Europe
and its impact on global population.
7.SS.41 Trace the emergence of a modern economy, including the
growth of banking, technological and agricultural improvements,
commerce, towns, and a merchant class.
I can trace the emergence of a modern economy, including the growth of
banking, technological and agricultural improvements, commerce, towns
and a merchant class.
7.SS.42 Outline the decline of Muslim rule in the Iberian Peninsula
that culminated in the Reconquista, Inquisition, and the rise of
Spanish and Portuguese kingdoms.
I can outline the decline of Muslim rule in the Iberian Peninsula that
culminated in the Reconquista, Inquisition and the rise of Spanish and
Portuguese kingdoms.
The Renaissance Standards
The Renaissance
7.SS.43 Trace the emergence of the Renaissance, including influence
from Moorish [or Muslim] scholars in Spain.
I can explain the emergence of the Renaissance, including the influence
from Moorish scholars in Spain.
7.SS.44 Cite evidence in writing explaining the importance of
Florence, Italy and the Medici Family in the early stages of the
Renaissance and the growth of independent trading cities, such as
Venice, and their importance in the spread of Renaissance ideas.
I can cite evidence in writing explaining the importance of Florence, Italy
and the Medici Family in the early stages of the Renaissance.
I can describe the growth of independent trading cities, such as Venice,
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and their importance in the spread of Renaissance ideas.
7.SS.45 Summarize the effects and implications of the reopening of
the ancient Silk Road between Europe and China, including Marco
Polo’s travels and the location of his routes.
I can summarize the effects and implications of the reopening of the
ancient Silk Road between Europe and China, including Marco Polo’s
travels and the location of his routes.
7.SS.46 Describe how humanism led to a revival of classical learning
and fostered a new interest in the arts including a balance between
intellect and religious faith.
I can describe how humanism led to a revival of classical learning and
fostered a new interest in the arts including a balance between intellect
and religious faith.
7.SS.47 Analyze the growth and effects of new ways of disseminating
information, ability to manufacture paper, translation of the Bible
into vernacular, and printing.
I can analyze the growth and effects of new ways of disseminating
information, ability to manufacture paper, translation of the Bible and
printing.
7.SS.48 Outline the advances made in literature, the arts, science,
mathematics, cartography, engineering, and the understanding of
human anatomy and astronomy, including Leonardo da Vinci [Last
Supper, Mona Lisa], Michelangelo [Sistine Chapel, The David],
Johann Gutenberg, and William Shakespeare.
I can outline the advances made in literature, the arts, science,
mathematics, cartography, engineering, and the understanding of
human anatomy and astronomy, including:
 Leonardo da Vinci [Last Supper, Mona Lisa]
 Michelangelo [Sistine Chapel, The David]
 Johann Gutenberg [printing press with moveable metal type]
 William Shakespeare
7.WCE.SS.5 Explain the philosophy of Niccolò Machiavelli in his title
“The Prince.”
I can analyze Machiavelli’s philosophy in his work The Prince on whether
it is better to be feared or loved as a ruler.
Enlightenment Standards
Enlightenment and Scientific Revolution
7.SS.59 Describe the roots of the Scientific Revolution based upon
Christian and Muslim influences.
I can describe ways the Scientific Revolution was based on Christian and
Muslim influences.
7.SS.60 Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital
sources explaining the significance of new scientific theories, the
accomplishments of leading figures including Sir Frances Bacon,
Nicolaus Copernicus, René Descartes, Galileo Galilei, Johannes
I can research and identify new scientific theories, inventions, and
figures and explain their significance to the world including:
 Sir Frances Bacon
 Nicolaus Copernicus
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Kepler, and Sir Isaac Newton, and new inventions, including the
telescope, microscope, thermometer, and barometer.
René Descartes
Galileo Galilei
Johannes Kepler
Sir Isaac Newton
New inventions such as the telescope, microscope,
thermometer, and barometer
7.SS.61 Trace how the main ideas of the Enlightenment can be
traced back to such movements and epochs as the Renaissance, the
Reformation, the Scientific Revolution, the Greeks, the Romans, and
Christianity.
I can trace the main ideas of the Enlightenment back to major epochs
and movements in history.
7.SS.62 Describe the accomplishments of major Enlightenment
thinkers, including Locke and Charles-Louis Montesquieu.
I can match major Enlightenment thinkers to their accomplishments and
ideas including Locke and Montesquieu by analyzing their major works.
7.WCE.SS.7 Identify Thomas Hobbes and his accomplishments and
ideas.
I can match Thomas Hobbes to his accomplishments and ideas.
7.SS.63 Explain the origins of modern capitalism, the influence of
mercantilism, and the cottage industry; the elements and
importance of a market economy in 17th century Europe; the
changing international trading and marketing patterns; including
their locations on a world map; and the influence of explorers and
mapmakers.
I can explain the origins of capitalism, influence of mercantilism, and the
cottage industry.
I can explain the elements and importance of a market economy in 17 th
century Europe.
I can demonstrate the influence of geography, explorers and mapmakers
on international trade.
7.WCE.SS.8 Explain the Triangular Trade and its influence.
I can explain triangular trade and its influence the 17th century
economies.
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