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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 Page 1 of 5 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. Page 2 of 5 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, Page 3 of 5 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 Page 4 of 5 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. Page 5 of 5