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Grade 9
Unit Name: Introduction to Civilization and Early Governments
Est. # of Weeks:
Synopsis: Prehistory, Africa/Asia, India/China, Greece/Rome, Americas, Muslim, Africa, East Asia
STUDENT LEARNING GOALS
Content-Specific Powered Standards
Standard 1 Content Knowledge
1.3 Demonstrate an understanding of significant events and themes in world history/international studies
1.4 Demonstrate an understanding of geographical space and place
1.5 Describe the interaction of humans and the environment
1.6 Describe patterns of human movement across time and place
1.7 Explain the purpose, structures and functions of government and law at the local, state, national and international levels
1.8 Describe the interactions between citizens and their government in the making and implementation of laws
1.9 Understand the rights and responsibilities of citizens
1.10 Explain how limited resources influence economic decisions
1.11 Know how different economic systems organize resources
1.12 Understand the interdependence of local, national, and global economies
1.13 Understand the characteristics of and interactions among culture, social systems and institutions
Standard 2 History/Social Studies Literacy Skills
2.1 Access and gather information from a variety of primary and secondary sources including electronic media
2.2 Interpret gather information from a variety of primary and secondary sources including electronic media
2.3 Create various forms of written work to demonstrate an understanding of history and social issues
2.4 Demonstrate an ability to participate in social studies discourse through informed discussion, debate, and effective oral
presentation
2.5 Create and present relevant social studies materials using both print and electronic media
Standard 3 Civic Engagement
3.1 Use evidence to identify, analyze, and evaluate historical interpretations
3.2 Analyze and evaluate human action in historical and/or contemporary contexts from alternative points of view
3.3 Apply appropriate historical, geographical, political, economic and cultural concepts and methods in proposing and
evaluating solutions to contemporary problems
Enduring Understandings
• Humans migrated throughout much of the
world and began to develop tools, art,
agriculture and cities.
• Civilizations emerged and developed on
fertile river plains in Mesopotamia, Egypt, the
Indus Valley and China.
• A group’s identity is defined by a shared
system of beliefs and practices.
• Early empires laid the foundations for modern
political, economic, and social thought.
• New ideas and innovations change the way
people live.
Essential Questions
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How did the first civilizations develop and evolve?
What are the characteristics of a civilization?
How did farming and trade change people’s lives?
How did early empires impact how people lived?
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Unit Name:
World Religions
Est. # of Weeks:
1-2
Synopsis: Students will compare and contrast the major beliefs and features of the most popular world religions. They will
understand the connection between location and religion, and how religion plays a role in conflicts, both historical and now.
STUDENT LEARNING GOALS
Content-Specific Powered Standards
Standard 1 Content Knowledge
1.3 Demonstrate an understanding of significant events and themes in world history/international studies
1.4 Demonstrate an understanding of geographical space and place
1.5 Describe the interaction of humans and the environment
1.6 Describe patterns of human movement across time and place
1.7 Explain the purpose, structures and functions of government and law at the local, state, national and international levels
1.8 Describe the interactions between citizens and their government in the making and implementation of laws
1.9 Understand the rights and responsibilities of citizens
1.10 Explain how limited resources influence economic decisions
1.11 Know how different economic systems organize resources
1.12 Understand the interdependence of local, national, and global economies
1.13 Understand the characteristics of and interactions among culture, social systems and institutions
Standard 2 History/Social Studies Literacy Skills
2.1 Access and gather information from a variety of primary and secondary sources including electronic media
2.2 Interpret gather information from a variety of primary and secondary sources including electronic media
2.3 Create various forms of written work to demonstrate an understanding of history and social issues
2.4 Demonstrate an ability to participate in social studies discourse through informed discussion, debate, and effective oral
presentation
2.5 Create and present relevant social studies materials using both print and electronic media
Standard 3 Civic Engagement
3.1 Use evidence to identify, analyze, and evaluate historical interpretations
3.2 Analyze and evaluate human action in historical and/or contemporary contexts from alternative points of view
3.3 Apply appropriate historical, geographical, political, economic and cultural concepts and methods in proposing and
evaluating solutions to contemporary problems
Enduring Understandings
• Throughout history religion varies in its
influence over the members of society.
Essential Questions
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How do religions unite or divide people?
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Unit Name: Rise of Europe: Feudalism to Colonization
Est. # of Weeks: 8
Synopsis: Students will discover how the European continent began to organize itself into nations as we know them today. Starting
with the Middle Ages, the unit we look at the growth of Europe nationally and culturally.
STUDENT LEARNING GOALS
Content-Specific Powered Standards
Standard 1 Content Knowledge
1.3 Demonstrate an understanding of significant events and themes in world history/international studies
1.4 Demonstrate an understanding of geographical space and place
1.5 Describe the interaction of humans and the environment
1.6 Describe patterns of human movement across time and place
1.7 Explain the purpose, structures and functions of government and law at the local, state, national and international levels
1.8 Describe the interactions between citizens and their government in the making and implementation of laws
1.9 Understand the rights and responsibilities of citizens
1.10 Explain how limited resources influence economic decisions
1.11 Know how different economic systems organize resources
1.12 Understand the interdependence of local, national, and global economies
1.13 Understand the characteristics of and interactions among culture, social systems and institutions
Standard 2 History/Social Studies Literacy Skills
2.1 Access and gather information from a variety of primary and secondary sources including electronic media
2.2 Interpret gather information from a variety of primary and secondary sources including electronic media
2.3 Create various forms of written work to demonstrate an understanding of history and social issues
2.4 Demonstrate an ability to participate in social studies discourse through informed discussion, debate, and effective oral
presentation
2.5 Create and present relevant social studies materials using both print and electronic media
Standard 3 Civic Engagement
3.1 Use evidence to identify, analyze, and evaluate historical interpretations
3.2 Analyze and evaluate human action in historical and/or contemporary contexts from alternative points of view
3.3 Apply appropriate historical, geographical, political, economic and cultural concepts and methods in proposing and
evaluating solutions to contemporary problems
Enduring Understandings
Essential Questions
• Every region has unique characteristics.
• What makes this place unique?
• Economies are driven by people’s
• What unites and divides people?
expectations, new innovations, and the
world’s limited resources.
• How does where we live shape how we live?
• Global conflict and cooperation is shaped by
• How did the Renaissance and Reformation change how people
the interaction between people, their
live?
resources, and their environment.
• What were the motives for exploration and isolation in Europe
• The strength of a local, national or global
and Asia?
community is rooted in its interdependence.
• How did the global exchange of goods and people across the
Atlantic permanently change the world economic systems?
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Unit Name: Absolutism to Revolution (1500 – 1900)
Est. # of Weeks: 3
Synopsis: This unit will explore the evolution of leadership and division of power in Europe from the end of feudalism to the 20th
century. Students will understand causes and impacts of revolutions.
STUDENT LEARNING GOALS
Content-Specific Powered Standards
Standard 1 Content Knowledge
1.3 Demonstrate an understanding of significant events and themes in world history/international studies
1.4 Demonstrate an understanding of geographical space and place
1.5 Describe the interaction of humans and the environment
1.6 Describe patterns of human movement across time and place
1.7 Explain the purpose, structures and functions of government and law at the local, state, national and international levels
1.8 Describe the interactions between citizens and their government in the making and implementation of laws
1.9 Understand the rights and responsibilities of citizens
1.10 Explain how limited resources influence economic decisions
1.11 Know how different economic systems organize resources
1.12 Understand the interdependence of local, national, and global economies
1.13 Understand the characteristics of and interactions among culture, social systems and institutions
Standard 2 History/Social Studies Literacy Skills
2.1 Access and gather information from a variety of primary and secondary sources including electronic media
2.2 Interpret gather information from a variety of primary and secondary sources including electronic media
2.3 Create various forms of written work to demonstrate an understanding of history and social issues
2.4 Demonstrate an ability to participate in social studies discourse through informed discussion, debate, and effective oral
presentation
2.5 Create and present relevant social studies materials using both print and electronic media
Standard 3 Civic Engagement
3.1 Use evidence to identify, analyze, and evaluate historical interpretations
3.2 Analyze and evaluate human action in historical and/or contemporary contexts from alternative points of view
3.3 Apply appropriate historical, geographical, political, economic and cultural concepts and methods in proposing and
evaluating solutions to contemporary problems
Enduring Understandings
• Nationalism both unites and divides groups
within the world community.
• New ideas and innovations change the way we
live.
Essential Questions
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What is absolutism?
How did Enlightenment scientists and thinkers challenge old
ideas and revolutionize science, the arts, government and
religion?
What unites and divides people?
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Unit Name: Industrialism and the Race for Empire (1700 – 1914)
Est. # of Weeks:
2
Synopsis: The need for resources and markets, along with nationalism, led to Western imperialism. Students will review the causes
and effects of the Industrial Revolution and the Imperial Age.
STUDENT LEARNING GOALS
Content-Specific Powered Standards
Standard 1 Content Knowledge
1.3 Demonstrate an understanding of significant events and themes in world history/international studies
1.4 Demonstrate an understanding of geographical space and place
1.5 Describe the interaction of humans and the environment
1.6 Describe patterns of human movement across time and place
1.7 Explain the purpose, structures and functions of government and law at the local, state, national and international levels
1.8 Describe the interactions between citizens and their government in the making and implementation of laws
1.9 Understand the rights and responsibilities of citizens
1.10 Explain how limited resources influence economic decisions
1.11 Know how different economic systems organize resources
1.12 Understand the interdependence of local, national, and global economies
1.13 Understand the characteristics of and interactions among culture, social systems and institutions
Standard 2 History/Social Studies Literacy Skills
2.1 Access and gather information from a variety of primary and secondary sources including electronic media
2.2 Interpret gather information from a variety of primary and secondary sources including electronic media
2.3 Create various forms of written work to demonstrate an understanding of history and social issues
2.4 Demonstrate an ability to participate in social studies discourse through informed discussion, debate, and effective oral
presentation
2.5 Create and present relevant social studies materials using both print and electronic media
Standard 3 Civic Engagement
3.1 Use evidence to identify, analyze, and evaluate historical interpretations
3.2 Analyze and evaluate human action in historical and/or contemporary contexts from alternative points of view
3.3 Apply appropriate historical, geographical, political, economic and cultural concepts and methods in proposing and
evaluating solutions to contemporary problems
Enduring Understandings
• Global conflict and cooperation is shaped by
the interaction between people, their
resources, and their environment.
• Economies are driven by people’s
expectations, new innovations, and the
world’s limited resources.
Essential Questions
• What was the economic, political and social impact of the
Industrialization Revolution?
• What are the motives of imperialism?
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Unit Name:
The World at War (1900 – 1945)
Est. # of Weeks:
4-5
Synopsis: Nationalism and Imperialism led to competition among the European nations. Wars would be the only solution to the
disputes, and would grow to involve most of the world, militarily or economically.
STUDENT LEARNING GOALS
Content-Specific Powered Standards
Standard 1 Content Knowledge
1.3 Demonstrate an understanding of significant events and themes in world history/international studies
1.4 Demonstrate an understanding of geographical space and place
1.5 Describe the interaction of humans and the environment
1.6 Describe patterns of human movement across time and place
1.7 Explain the purpose, structures and functions of government and law at the local, state, national and international levels
1.8 Describe the interactions between citizens and their government in the making and implementation of laws
1.9 Understand the rights and responsibilities of citizens
1.10 Explain how limited resources influence economic decisions
1.11 Know how different economic systems organize resources
1.12 Understand the interdependence of local, national, and global economies
1.13 Understand the characteristics of and interactions among culture, social systems and institutions
Standard 2 History/Social Studies Literacy Skills
2.1 Access and gather information from a variety of primary and secondary sources including electronic media
2.2 Interpret gather information from a variety of primary and secondary sources including electronic media
2.3 Create various forms of written work to demonstrate an understanding of history and social issues
2.4 Demonstrate an ability to participate in social studies discourse through informed discussion, debate, and effective oral
presentation
2.5 Create and present relevant social studies materials using both print and electronic media
Standard 3 Civic Engagement
3.1 Use evidence to identify, analyze, and evaluate historical interpretations
3.2 Analyze and evaluate human action in historical and/or contemporary contexts from alternative points of view
3.3 Apply appropriate historical, geographical, political, economic and cultural concepts and methods in proposing and
evaluating solutions to contemporary problems
Enduring Understandings
• Conflict may result in positive change,
negative change, or an ongoing struggle.
• Global conflict and cooperation is shaped by
the interaction between people, their
resources, and their environment.
Essential Questions
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What are the causes of war?
Who is the enemy and why?
How did the two world wars change the world?
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Unit Name:
Perspectives on the Present (1945 – Present)
Est. # of Weeks:
5-6
Synopsis: Students will discuss a variety of modern issues, from governmental shifts across the globe, to greater societal issues
such as the environment and space. Students will look at the globalization of society and the effects of interdependence.
STUDENT LEARNING GOALS
Content-Specific Powered Standards
Standard 1 Content Knowledge
1.3 Demonstrate an understanding of significant events and themes in world history/international studies
1.4 Demonstrate an understanding of geographical space and place
1.5 Describe the interaction of humans and the environment
1.6 Describe patterns of human movement across time and place
1.7 Explain the purpose, structures and functions of government and law at the local, state, national and international levels
1.8 Describe the interactions between citizens and their government in the making and implementation of laws
1.9 Understand the rights and responsibilities of citizens
1.10 Explain how limited resources influence economic decisions
1.11 Know how different economic systems organize resources
1.12 Understand the interdependence of local, national, and global economies
1.13 Understand the characteristics of and interactions among culture, social systems and institutions
Standard 2 History/Social Studies Literacy Skills
2.1 Access and gather information from a variety of primary and secondary sources including electronic media
2.2 Interpret gather information from a variety of primary and secondary sources including electronic media
2.3 Create various forms of written work to demonstrate an understanding of history and social issues
2.4 Demonstrate an ability to participate in social studies discourse through informed discussion, debate, and effective oral
presentation
2.5 Create and present relevant social studies materials using both print and electronic media
Standard 3 Civic Engagement
3.1 Use evidence to identify, analyze, and evaluate historical interpretations
3.2 Analyze and evaluate human action in historical and/or contemporary contexts from alternative points of view
3.3 Apply appropriate historical, geographical, political, economic and cultural concepts and methods in proposing and
evaluating solutions to contemporary problems
Enduring Understandings
• Present-day global challenges are a product of
the post-war period.
• The world today is considered a global
community.
Essential Questions
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What was the global impact of the Cold War?
What are the challenges for a globally interdependent world?
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