Download Grade 9 World History I Course Overview

Grade 9 World History I Course Overview
Course title: World History
This course focuses on major world civilizations from Greece to the Age of Revolutions (400’s to 1800).
Students will investigate the rise of early civilizations, the development of empires and nations, the
interaction of people within their natural environment, and how beliefs and values create a wide variety
of cultures. They will examine the impact of exchange that took place among diverse cultures and
recognize the contributions of past cultures and their influence upon the contemporary world.
School-wide Expectations (THS only):
Students will demonstrate:
-Problem-solving and critical thinking skills
-Effective communication skills for a variety of purposes and audiences
-Reading and comprehension skills
-Global awareness and historical perspective
Learning Goals (reference to appropriate national or state standards):
Students will:
 Analyze the formation of governmental systems and how they have changed throughout history
(Western World: Greece, Rome, Byzantine, Middle Ages, Renaissance/Reformation, Absolutism,
Revolutions, and China). (Standard 1.7)
 Analyze the Eight Characteristics (Government, Technology, Social Class, Religion,
Communication, Art, Economy, and Specialization of Labor) of major world civilizations and
evaluate the impact of their achievements upon the modern world (All topics). (Standard 1.3
and 3.2)
 Make determination of how different religions (polytheistic and monotheistic) formed based on
cultural and geographical attributes (All topics). (Standard 1.13)
 Analyze conflict and compromise within religious sects and their impact on society and
government (Crusades, Reformation, Christianity, Judaism, and Islam). (Standard 1.3 and 1.8)
 Analyze the art and architecture of a society and determine how they reflect the society’s beliefs
and values (All Civilizations). (Standard 1.3)
 Social class system impacts social, political and religious decisions (India, Middle Ages,
Absolutism, and Revolutions). (Standard 1.8)
 Analyze the rise and fall of major civilizations (Greece, Rome, Byzantine, and China) (Standard
1.3)
 Analyze how major military conquests impacts social, political and economic changes (Greece,
Rome, Middle Ages, and Revolutions). (Standard 1.3)
 Compare and contrast various historical topics and events (All topics). (Standard 2.3)
 Determine bias and historical perspective on relevant issues (All topics) (Standard 3.1)
 Determine what information is credible when conducting research for a variety of topics (All
topics). (Standard 2.1)
 Properly cite credible sources in approved bibliographical format (All topics). (Standard 2.1)
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Take a stand based on evidence from source material and create a well developed thesis
(Common CAPT Assessments – Egypt, India, Medieval, and Christopher Columbus). (Standard
2.2 and 2.3)
Determine the difference between primary and secondary sources (All topics). (Standard 2.2)
Develop effective communication skills via class discussions, debates, oral presentations and
group work (All topics). (Standard 2.4)
Course Content (list of topics covered):
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Ancient Greece
Ancient Rome
Byzantine Empire
African Civilization
Middle and Far Eastern Civilizations: China, India, and Arabic Regions until 1500’
European Middle Ages
Non-Western Civilizations: Asia and the Americas
Renaissance and Reformation
Age of Exploration
European Royal Power and Conflict
Scientific Revolution
English, American and French Revolutions
Industrial Revolution
Common Assessments (benchmark assessments, summative assessment, if applicable):
Common Formative Assessments:
-Reading for Information (India Caste System, Shiites vs. Sunnis)
-Persuasive Essays (Who Built the Pyramids, Should the Caste System be Abolished, Is Torture
Justified, Christopher Columbus: Hero or Tyrant)
-Greek Times Newspaper
-Oral Presentation for end of the year project on various historical topics covered throughout
the course
-Midterm and Final Exams
Major Resources (program, anchor text, or other BOE approved resource):
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Guest speakers (subject-related)
Internet
Field Trips: as feasible, e.g., Peabody Museum, Metropolitan Art Museum, Worcester Armory,
Cloisters
Films and documentaries
Maps
Overhead transparencies
Textbook supplementary materials: primary source documents, guided reading graphic
organizers, vocabulary builders
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Culturegrams Databases http://online.culturegrams.com/index.php Password is raiders
Opposing Viewpoints Databases http://infotrac.galegroup.com/itweb/torr11398?db=OVRC
Password is torr_log
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Grolier databases (Lands & Peoples) http://go.grolier.com
Iconn.org http://www.iconn.org Password is your Public Library Card Number
World History by McDougal Littell: Additional information to correspond with content material:
http://www.classzone.com/books/wh_ancient/index.cfm
UpFront Magazine
Citation Generator for MLA: http://www.palomar.edu/dsps/actc/mla/
Roman Empire Information: http://www.pbs.org/empires/romans/educators/index.html
Renaissance Information: http://www.renaissanceconnection.org/
World History Information: http://www.mrdonn.org/
Jamestown Simulation: http://www.historyglobe.com/jamestown/
Textbooks (Human Heritage and National Geographic: World History)