Download CA-MS World History and Geography: Ancient Civilizations

CA-MS World History and Geography:
Ancient Civilizations
Course Overview and Syllabus
Course Number: SS1105CA6
Grade level: 6
Prerequisite Courses: None
Credits: 1.0
Course Description
Providing sixth grade students with an opportunity to learn the diverse history that has shaped our
world, this course delves into the evolution of civilizations from the rise of ancient empires to the
beginning of Middle Ages. Comprehensive and organized by region, this two-semester middle school
course helps students understand the Earth’s physical and human diversity. Middle school students
enrolled in this exciting and informative course will investigate the reasons for the development of
ancient societies, the effects of the emerging civilizations, their problems, and the progress made
during different periods of social, economic, and political development. Over the course of two
semesters, students will analyze effects of political conflicts and social issues on the development and
interdependence among early civilizations, and the contributions that tied them with the modern world.
Course Objectives
Throughout the course, you will meet the following goals:
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Identify and characterize early Eastern and Western human civilizations
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Explore the creation and evolution of government throughout the history of ancient
civilizations
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Analyze the role of various civilizations and societies on developing social, economic, and
political structures throughout history
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Examine various conflicts throughout world history and how these conflicts affected various
societies
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Investigate the enduring contributions of ancient civilizations to the world today
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Student Expectations
This course requires the same level of commitment from you as a traditional classroom course
would. Throughout the course, you are expected to spend approximately 5–7 hours per week online
on the following activities:
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Interactive lessons that include a mixture of instructional videos and tasks
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Assignments in which you apply and extend learning in each lesson
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Assessments, including quizzes, tests, and cumulative exams
Communication
Your teacher will communicate with you regularly through discussions, email, chat, and system
announcements. You will also communicate with classmates, either via online tools or face to face,
as you collaborate on project, ask and answer questions in your peer group, and develop speaking
and listening skills.
Grading Policy
You will be graded on the work you do online and the work you submit electronically to your teacher.
The weighting for each category of graded activity is listed below.
Grading Category
Assignments
10%
Lesson Quizzes
20%
Unit Tests
50%
Cumulative Exams
20%
Additional
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Weight
0%
Scope and Sequence
When you log into Edgenuity, you can view the entire course map—an interactive scope and
sequence of all topics you will study. The units of study are summarized below:
Unit 1: Connecting with Past Learnings: Applying the Social Studies
Unit 2: Connecting with Past Learnings: Perspective in the Social Studies
Unit 3: Connecting with Past Learnings: Skills of the Social Studies
Unit 4: Early Humankind and the Development of Human Societies
Unit 5: The Beginnings of Civilization in the Near East and Africa: Sumer
Unit 6: The Beginnings of Civilization in the Near East and Africa: Mesopotamia After Sumer
Unit 7: The Beginnings of Civilization in the Near East and Africa: Egypt and Nubia
Unit 8: The Beginnings of Civilization in the Near East and Africa: Egyptian Culture
Unit 9: The Foundation of Western Ideas: The Ancient Hebrews
Unit 10: The Foundation of Western Ideas: The Greeks: Rise to Power
Unit 11: The Foundation of Western Ideas: The Greeks: Power and Leadership
Unit 12: The Foundation of Western Ideas: The Greeks: Cultural Influence
Unit 13: West Meets East: Early Civilizations of India and China: India
Unit 14: West Meets East: Early Civilizations of India and China: Hinduism and Buddhism
Unit 15: West Meets East: Early Civilizations of India and China: China Overview
Unit 16: West Meets East: Early Civilizations of India and China: China's Early Culture and
Government
Unit 17: East Meets West: Rome: Overview
Unit 18: East Meets West: Rome: Republic
Unit 19: East Meets West: Rome: Empire
Unit 20: East Meets West: Rome: Development of Christianity
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