Download World History First quarter Planning Guide **Note: Refer to the

World History First quarter Planning Guide **Note: Refer to the quarterly unit maps for additional resources and planning.
Week Topics/Concepts I Can Statements
The Renaissance
I can describe the characteristics of the Renaissance In Italy.
1
I can describe the themes that northern European artists,
humanists and writers explored.
2
The Reformation
I can use text-based evidence to describe the new ideas that
Protestant sects embraced.
3
The Scientific
Revolution
I can explain how new discoveries in astronomy changed the way
people viewed the universe and analyze the contributions that
scientists made to the Scientific Revolution.
4
Spices and Slaves
5
Conquest of the
Americas
I can describe European motivations for exploring the seas and
analyze early Portuguese and Spanish explorations.
I can describe how Europeans competed for power in the
Americas and how their struggle affected Native Americans.
I can analyze the results of the first encounters between the
Spanish and Native Americans.
I can explain how Spain ruled its empire in the Americas and
analyze the major features of Spanish colonial society and
culture.
6
The Slave Trade & The
Columbian Exchange
I can explain how triangular trade worked and analyze the impact
of the Atlantic Slave Trade.
I can explain how European exploration led to the Columbian
Exchange and describe the impact that mercantilism had on
European and colonial economies.
Analyze the policies of European rulers during the Age of
Absolutism and examine how the role of religious conflicts
impacted these policies.
7
Absolutism
8
The Enlightenment
I can explain how science led to the Enlightenment.
I can analyze the beliefs and contributions of the philosophes.
9
Reteach, Review and
Test
I can create a study guide with all the required information
needed to prepare for the quarterly exam.
I can prove my knowledge of the terms and concepts for Unit
One on the quarterly exam.
Guiding Questions
Resources
Assessments
What were the ideals of the Renaissance?
How did the Renaissance develop in
northern Europe?
Prentice Hall World
History, 2014 update.
Ellis & Esler-text/online.
How did revolts against the Catholic Church
affect northern European society?
How did the Reformation bring about two
different religious paths in Europe?
How did discoveries in science lead to new
ways of thinking for Europeans?
Prentice Hall World
History, 2014 update.
Ellis & Esler-text/online.
How did the search for spices lead to global
exploration?
What effects did European exploration have
on the peoples of Africa and the Americas?
How did a small number of Spanish
conquistadors conquer a huge Native
American empires?
How did Spain and Portugal build colonies in
the Americas?
How did European struggles for power shape
the North American continent?
How did the Atlantic slave trade shape the
lives and economies of Africans and
Europeans?
How did the voyages of European explorers
lead to new economies systems in Europe
and its colonies?
How did Phillip II extend Spain’s power and
help establish a golden age?
How did France become the leading power
in Europe under the absolute rule of louis
XIV?
What effects did Enlightenment
philosophers have on government and
society?
As Enlightenment ideas spread across
Europe, what cultural and political changes
took place?
Prentice Hall World
History, 2014 update.
Ellis & Esler-text/online.
Common formatives
Vocabulary Checks
End of section
assessments
Common formatives
Vocabulary Checks
End of section
assessments
Common formatives
Vocabulary Checks
End of section
assessments
Common formatives
Vocabulary Checks
End of section
assessments
Common formatives
Vocabulary Checks
End of section
assessments
Prentice Hall World
History, 2014 update.
Ellis & Esler-text/online.
Prentice Hall World
History, 2014 update.
Ellis & Esler-text/online.
Prentice Hall World
History, 2014 update.
Ellis & Esler-text/online.
Common formatives
Vocabulary Checks
End of section
assessments
Prentice Hall World
History, 2014 update.
Ellis & Esler-text/online.
Common formatives
Vocabulary Checks
End of section
assessments
Prentice Hall World
History, 2014 update.
Ellis & Esler-text/online.
Common formatives
Vocabulary Checks
End of section
assessments
Prentice Hall World
History, 2014 update.
Ellis & Esler-text/online.
Review &
District quarterly
assessment