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| Month | Content | Skills | Proficiencies | Assessments | Resources / Activities | Essential Questions | |
| Geography/Culture : | What is the
relationship between geography and where and how people live? (Human and
Physical Geography) What is the influence of latitude, altitude, land masses, and water bodies in developing differences in climate? Longitude, in terms of time zones and location. Geographic Terms - Landforms, waterways, climate, and natural resources all have helped or hindered human activities. How have people adapted to their environment or transformed it to meet their needs? The Five Themes of Geography - Place, Location, Interaction, Movement, and Region. What is the true shape of the world? Map Projections - Mercator, Robinson, Peterson and Interrupted What is culture? How do cultures change? How is culture transmitted? What are the characteristics of civilization? Who decides? How do we define the norms and values of a society? The Six Elements of Culture - Social Organization, Customs and Traditions, Art and Literature, Religion, Government and Economic Systems. What is the difference between ethnocentrism and cultural relativism? How is globalization impacting the world today? Introduce the broad themes (big ideas) in World Cultures - Cooperation/Conflict, Revolution/Reaction, Diversity/Uniformity, Regionalism/Nationalism, Cultural Diffusion, Movement, Tradition/Change, and Human-environment interchange. Current Events - relate to Five Themes of Geography |
Students will: Review study skills - outlining, notetaking, SQRRR, and use of textbook. Identify and apply commonly used geographic terms. Using Map Skills - interpret special use maps, map scales, legends,latitude,longitude (absolute/relative locations),compare map projections, and recognize how geographic factors affect the way we live. Understand cultural perspectives/frame of reference. Evaluate the Six Elements of Culture. Analyze how cultures and traditions are maintained. Recognize unifying and dividing factors in culture regions. Examine social organization in family life, gender roles, and social rank. Evaluate how arts and literature reflect or criticize the values of a culture. Analyze the effectiveness of various forms of government. Evaluate how cultures change. Investigate the level of scientific and technical knowledge of culture regions. Apply the "big ideas" to regions of the world. Develop an attitude of respect for the culture of other peoples and an appreciation of their customs and habits. Apply the Five Themes of Geography to India. Writing Skills - drill essay techniques Relate current issues of the day to topics under study. |
6.1: Social Studies Skills 6.2: Civics 6.3: World History 6.4: United States and New Jersey History 6.5: Economics 6.6: Geography |
Tests and Quizzes - Chapters 1&
2 Vocabulary Quiz Homework Collage on American culture illustrating values and norms of the six elements of culture. Create a country - illustrate 20 geographic terms. Simulation - Heelots/Hokies Essays Sailing Trip Project |
Text - Global Mosaic Traditions and Encounters Atlas - Rand McNally Readings - Body Ritual of the Nacirema, Through the Cultural Looking Glass, Enigma of Beauty,and Phantom Cargo. Ishmael by Daniel Quinn National Geographic - "Globalization" article. Simulation - Heelots/Hokies Rate Yourself Activity - Ethnocentrist or Cultural Relativist? Write your own Nacirema type story. www.rpcv.org - check for letters from peace corps volunteers.  art |
How does geography affect the way
we live and how does the way we live shape our enviornment? How do groups, societies, and cultures address human needs and concerns? How do societies try and meet people's wants and needs? How does culture and experience influence peoples perceptions of places and regions? How does identity influence regionalism and nationalism? What was life like in the past and how have things changed and developed over time? How does revolution and reaction to it impact world societies? How do people resolve conflicts? What is the purpose and characteristics of different types of government? How do we address critical issues such as peace, human rights and global security? What are the most important contemporary world issues and how do they relate to our unit of study? How do countries and regions interact with one another as a global community? In a technology driven society, how will we balance the benefits of science and technology against the accompanying social consequences? What is the role of a citizen within his/her community? |
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| South Asia- India, Pakistan and Bangladesh : | How has geography
contributed to cultural diversity in India? What is the impact of monsoons in South Asia? How do rivers play a vital role in South Asia? Why is the Ganges important to India? Relate the Five Themes of Geography to South Asia. What is the significance of the Indus River Valley Civilizations? (Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa) How did the Aryan conquest affect India? How was Aryan society organized? How did the caste system influence Hindu society? How are Hinduism and the caste system linked? How does the Indian idea of cyclical time influence Indian society? What are the main religions and beliefs of South Asia? Hinduism - Karma, Dharma, Samsara (Reincarnation),Moksha, Vedas, Upanishads, Ramayana,and Gita. Hindu Gods-Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. Caste System - Brahmans, Kshatriyas, Vaisyas, Sudras, and Untouchables. Buddhism - Buddha (Siddhartha Guatama), Four Noble Truths, Eight Fold Path, Nirvana, Reincarnation and Meditation. Islam - Five Pillars of Faith, Mohammed and the origins and influence of Islam on South Asia. Compare and contrast Eastern and Western world views. Sikhism - Guru Nanak, blend of Islam and Hinduism,reincarnation, origins and influence in South Asia. Jainism - Ahimsa (non-violence) How does Buddhism represent cultural diffusion in Asia?. In what ways do Westerners misunderstand India? (arranged marriages, caste system) What powerful empires united large parts of India? Maurya, Gupta, and Mughal. Achievements of Chandragupta, Asoka, Akbar and Shah Jahan. Arts, Architecture, Literature and Music. Why were the British able to win control over India? How did British rule affect India? Imperialism and Colonization of India. Role of the East India Company. Queen Victoria and the Crown Jewel of the British Empire. How did the British foster the development of Indian nationalism? What goals did Indian nationalists pursue? Sepoy Rebellion, Amritsar Massacre, Civil Disobedience, Non-violence, Passive Resistance. What was Gandhi's role in guiding India to independence from Britain? Satyagraha, Ahimsa, Salt March, Hunger Strikes. Would these tactics work today? What cultural differences led to the partition of India? Hindu/Muslim conflicts, Muhammad Ali Jinnah and the creation of Pakistan. Freedom at midnight, August 15, 1947. What are the political challenges facing India and Pakistan? Cultural diversity, caste, Sikh separatism, Hindu/Muslim clashes. How have India's/ Pakistan's leaders dealt with these problems. Nehru,Indira & Rajiv Gandhi and Muhammad al Jinnah, Benazir Bhutto, and General Pervez Musharaff. Why is there conflict in South Asia today? (Kashmir question, Sri Lanka- Tamils vs. Sinhalese) Why do India and Pakistan remain rivals today? Current Events - New President of India, Manohan Singh, Pervez Musharraf's role in combating terrorism, American companies outsourcing jobs to India, controlling India's population and the Tsunami disaster. Relate current events to the region/topic under study. |
Students will: Identify and know the physical and political map of South Asia. Understand the relationship between geography and how it affects India. Explain the importance of rivers, mountains and plains in South Asia. Assess how Hinduism justifies/influences the caste system. Analyze the effects of the caste system on Indian society, then and now. Compare/contrast Indian and American family units. Compare/contrast marriage customs and dating. Examine the role of women in Indian society. Understand and interpret basic Buddhist beliefs. Apply the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path of Buddhism to your life. Evaluate the role of cultural diffusion in the spread of religions/philosophies in Asia. Analyze primary sources - Vedas, Ramayana, and Gita Analyze the impact of Islam on India. Analyze the impact of Sikhism and Jainism on India. Examine the influence of early empires and their leaders on India's development. Examine the reasons for British dominance over South Asia. Evaluate British rule in South Asia. Trace key events in India's road to independence. Assess Mahatma Gandhi's role in India's independence. Evaluate the role of passive resistance in the liberation of India from British rule. Analyze political cartoons and create your own political cartoon. Examine the impact of regionalism and nationalism on the partition of South Asia. Understand how cultural differences affected the independence movement in South Asia. Compare/contrast the types of government in India and Pakistan. Examine the effects of population growth in South Asia. Evaluate the effects of globalization on the South Asian economy. Analyze the impact of tradition and change on modern Indian society. Think critically and constructively about social, economic and political issues of the day. Form well considered judgements about government and public affairs. |
6.1: Social Studies Skills 6.2: Civics 6.3: World History 6.4: United States and New Jersey History 6.5: Economics 6.6: Geography |
Map quizzes - political and
physical map Tests - Chapters 7,8,9,&10 Interactive Project Essay on Untouchables Graded Discussion Current Events Notebook Grade Pop Quizzes/Do Nows Video worksheets Alternative Assessments Political Cartoon |
Text - Global Mosaic Traditions and Encounters Global Experience - Vol. 1 - Readings Rand McNally Atlases - interpreting special use maps Siddartha by Herman Hesse National Geographic - Untouchable article Meditation, Yoga Gandhi video (Salt March clip, border clash clip, hunger strike and independence clips) India video - Empire of the Spirit Ganges video Hinduism, Buddhism videos (in library) Asia Society - askasia.org (lessons included) Guest Speaker or students sharing a cultural tradition with the class. Gita - Arjuna's dilemma, conversation with Krishna Role Plays - Hindu Wedding Tagore's poetry Harappa.com - excellent site for the ancient civilizations www.iEARN.org - investigate for long term projects with classrooms around the world |
How does geography affect
India? How do groups, societies and cultures address human needs and concerns? How does identity influence regionalism and nationalism? Why isn't every nation a state? How does revolution and reaction to it impact world societies? What is the purpose and characteristics of different types of government? What was life like in the past and how have things changed and developed over time? What is the legacy of British imperialism on India? How do people try and resolve conflicts? How do we address critical issues such as peace, human rights, trade and global security? In a technology driven society, how will we balance the benefits of science and technology against the accompanying social consequences? |
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| East Asia and Southeast Asia : | How has geography
affected the development of China? What are some of the important geographical differences between north and south China? How have the major river systems in China (Yangtze & Huang Ho) either helped or hindered development? Geography has shaped the political, economic, and cultural history of ancient and modern China. Isolation provided the protection and security for China to develop a distinctive civilization, and an enthnocentric view of the world (Middle Kingdom - Chung Kuo). Why has cultural unity been a distinguishing feature of China's history? What are the main Chinese philosophies and beliefs? How have each of these influenced China? For centuries, Chinese society centered around the family and the Confucian ideal of just government and ethical behavior. Is human nature basically good or evil? Confucianism - human nature is basically good, 5 relationships, filial piety, ancestor worship, importance of education, social class structure, patriarchy, and status of women all contributed to stablity in Chinese society. Legalism - Han Feizi, human nature is basically evil - role of government, obedience/authority, ie- Qin Shihuangdi. Taoism - Lao Tzu, emphasizing harmony with nature, action through non-action, yin/yang, and its influence on the arts. Buddhism - Siddartha Guatama, cultural diffusion, missionaries, differences betweeen the Theravada and Mahayana branches of Buddhism. Mandate of Heaven and the Rise and Fall of Chinese Dynasties - Chart the major advances in Chinese history from the legendary Xia dynasty, the oracle bones of the Shang, the iron of the Zhou, Great Wall of the Qin, the 400 years of the Han (Wudi) and expansion of Silk Road, Three Kingdoms, the Sui and the Grand Canal, printing and porcelain of the Tang, Five Dynasties, Northern Song, Genghis Khan and the Southern Song Dynasty, Kublai Khan and the Yuan (Mongol Dynasty), Ming and the naval expeditions of Zheng He, to the Qing (Manchu), ending with foreign domination of China. Historically, how did China view the West? Why? With what results? How did the Industrial Revolution lead to imperialism? Why were European nations able to gain influence in China? What was the significance of the Opium War and the Treaty of Nanking in 1842? How did China respond to the West? Why did the US want an Open Door Policy in China? Why is the demand for national independence a natural outgrowth of having been educated in western schools? How did China pass from an "Age of Rebellions" to an "Age of Revolutions"?With each humiliation by the west, and Tzu Hsi's refusal to accept reforms, the Taiping Rebellion (1851-1864) and the Boxer Rebellion (1900) spelled doom for the weakened dynasty. The Republican Revolution of 1911 overthrew the Manchu Dynasty. What were the conditions that prompted it? its goals? the roles of Sun Yat-sen and Yuan Shih-k'ai? What was the outcome of the Nationalist Revolution?(1927) What was the role of Chiang Kai- shek and the Guomintang? Communist Revolution - How did Mao Zedong gain control of China? How did Mao Zedong's rule affect China and its place in world affairs? What policies have the Chinese followed since 1949? What was the Great Leap Forward and the Cultural Revolution? What were the economic policies of Deng Xiaoping? What did the Four Modernizations focus on? How did these economic reforms lead to the Tiananmen Massacre in May 1989? How did this tragic event effect the world view of China? What is the economic and political role of China in the world today? Should Tibet be independent? What is the current status of Taiwan? How has the return of Hong Kong to China affected their role in East Asia? What have been the results of China's one-child policy? Why was the building of Three Gorges Dam controversial? What are the Four I's of Japan? Isolation, Imitation, Industrialization and Imperialism. How did the geography of Japan influence Japanese culture? The islands of Japan, Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku and Kysushu isolated from the mainland, enabled the Japanese to develop a unique culture. How has China influenced Japan? Why has Japan remained unique? What are the beliefs of Zen Buddhism and Shinto? How have interclan rivalries both strengthened and weakened the patterns of society? How did centralized feudalism change Japan? Why have emperors reigned but rarely ruled? Why did Japan isolate itself from the world during the 1600's? (Tokugawa Shogunate) What were the relationships between the classes of feudal society? What values governed these relationships? What were the events and transformations that opened Japan to trade and industrialization? What effects did the visit of Commodore Perry and the Treaty of Kanagawa have on Japan's development after 200 years of isolation? How was Japan's response to the West different from that of China's? (Meiji Restoration and Reform) Why did Japan industrialize so quickly? What steps did Japan take to become an imperialist nation? What geographic factors might have influenced Japan's expansion? How did this lead to war? (1894-95 Sino-Japanese War, 1904-05 Russo-Japanese War). What effects did WWII have on Japan? What is the role of Japan in the global economy today. Korea - How has geography influenced the population patterns and economy of Korea? How has its location affected Korea? How did Chinese culture influence Korea? What are the achievements of Korean civilization? (Silla. Koryo, and Choson dynasties) How has imperialism, Japanese colonialism, Korean nationalism and the Cold War shaped developments in Korea? Why has the division of Korea after WWII led to the emergence of two sharply contrasting nations? Why did the US participate in a UN police action against North Korea in 1950? Why did President Truman fire MacArthur? What were the results of the Korean War? (armistice, 38th parallel division of Korea) What is the current US policy towards Kim Jung Il and Korea today? Why? How is China and Japan playing a role in Korea? Southeast Asia How has geography contributed to cultural diversity in Southeast Asia? How did the early kingdoms of Southeast Asia differ from one another? How did India and China influence Southeast Asian kingdoms? How has Hinduism, Buddhism, and Islam have a major impact on Southeast Asia? |
Students will: Identify and label a political and physical map of East Asia and Southeast Asia. Compare China with the US (size, latitudes, population, etc.) Understand the relationships between geography and the way people live in East Asia. Examine how the six elements of culture are applied to China, Japan, Korea and Southeast Asia. Analyze the impact of the Chinese philosophies and religions on the political and cultural lives of East Asians. Discuss quotes from the writings of Confucius, Lao-tse, and Buddha. Use traditional Confucian ideals on modern day scenarios. Identify innovations and reforms in government,agriculture, and technology that brought periods of growth and prosperity in China. Evaluate the Ming emperor's decision to halt the naval expeditions. Decide how the Mongols should rule China. Compare and contrast China's response to the West with that of Japan's. Explain the impact of rebellions and revolution on the lives of the Chinese people. Examine the political and social changes made in China under Communism. Compare traditional and modern roles of women in China. Compare rural China with urban China. Determine the strengths and weaknesses of the Republic of China and the People's Republic of China as well as the leaders' strengths and weaknesses. Formulate an opinion of what it must be like to live under a totalitarian regime. Who's Who in China/East Asia? Research a biography and evaluate their role in history. How would they address current issues facing East Asia? Discuss how the Cold War and Proxy Wars impacted East Asia and Southeast Asia. Describe how Japan and the "Asian tigers" have created successful industrial societies. Understand that China and Japan play a significant role in the world today. Compare Japanese and American education systems. Understand the history of Korea and how it led to the division of the country. Examine how the influences of geography and culture affected the development of Southeast Asia. Describe the primarily farming and trading economies and social structures of Southeast Asian countries. Analyze the short and long-term impact of European colonization on Southeast Asia. Critiicize policies used by the US and the Southeast Asian countries in contoversial issues such as the US's control of the Philippines, the Vietnam War, the Cold War, and the Cambodian Genocide. Debate current issues facing East Asia and Southeast Asia. Debate Truman's decision to use the atomic bomb to end World War II. Distinguish between fact and opinion. Recognize propaganda. Identify bias in written oral and visual materials Evaluate websites. Relate current events to the topics being studied. Communicate and work effectively with others. Consider events in historical perspective. Organize information and draw logical conclusions. Think critically and constructively about social, economic and political issues of the day. Form well-considered judgments about government and public affairs. Prepare a written research project conforming to departmental standards for proper documentation, adhering to standards of academic integrity and complying with teacher requirements. |
6.1: Social Studies Skills 6.2: Civics 6.3: World History 6.4: United States and New Jersey History 6.5: Economics 6.6: Geography |
Tests - Chapters 15,16,17,18,19 Map Quiz - Countries and Capitals, Physical Features Quizzes Homework Graded Discussions Silk Road Activity Mongol Activity Current Events Biography and Meeting of the Minds (Role Play) Debates Essays Video worksheets Research Paper |
Text - Global Mosaic Traditions and Encounters Rand McNally Atlases Columbia Teaching Notebook Choices - Brown University Materials SPICE - Stanford Materials The Global Experience - Vol I Through Chinese Eyes - Confucian Ethics, "Mao's constantly read articles" Little Red Book - Mao Quotes National Geographic "Zeng He", "Mongols" "Samurai" "Ghengis Khan" Trace voyages of the Ming Fleet - role play Ming advisors to continue or stop expeditions. Videos - Joy Luck Club, Seven Years in Tibet, Kundun,Great Wall of China Read poems by Li Bo Create a Chinese watercolor screen, Tibetan Mandala Zen Riddles, Tea Ceremony, Haiku, Origami Upfront Magazine - "China's Missing Girls" Economist Magazine Debate current issues in East Asia- (Re-unification of Taiwan, One-child policy, Free Tibet, Nuclear Proliferation,etc. Biography research and role play a character in East Asian history. Introduction to Chinese Language Activity |
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Asia? What was life like in the past and how have things changed and developed over time? How does identity influence regionalism and nationalism? Why isn't every nation a state? How does revolution and reaction to it impact world societies? What is the purpose and characteristics of different types of government? How do societies try and meet people's wants and needs? How do we address critical issues such as peace, human rights and global security? How do countries and regions interact with one another as a global community? How do people try and resolve conflicts? What is the role of a citizen within his/her community? |
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| East Asia/Middle East : | East Asia - continued Introduction to Middle East How does geography affect the Middle East? Why is the Middle East a culture region? What areas constitute the Middle East? Why is the Middle East considered the "crossroads" of the world? How have the people of the Middle East adapted to their harsh enviornment? Why is the Suez Canal important? Why is oil a major factor in the economy, politics and culture of the Middle East? (oil wealth and change) What are the three great monotheistic religions of the Middle East? What are the origins and main beliefs of Judaism, Christianity and Islam. How are these religions similar/different? Why is Abraham important to all three religions? Why did Christianity attract a large following? How have these religions influenced the world then and now? How and why did Islam spread throughout the region? What caused the split between the Shi'ite and the Sunni Muslims? Why is Islam the foundation of Arab society? What are the Five Pillars of Faith? What are the main patterns of life in the Middle East? (village and city) How does Shari'a (Islamic Law)impact Muslim life? Who are the Bedouins and what is their life like? What is the traditional role of women in Islam? - according to the Koran (Qu'ran)? in practice? today? Tracing the history of the Middle East- What were the achievements of Islamic civilization under the Umayyads an Abbassids? What changes did foreign invaders bring to the Middle East? (Seljuk Turks, Mongols and Crusaders) Why was Saladin considered a great leader? Why was the Ottoman Empire successful? (Suleiman the Magnificent)Who were the Janissaries? Why were the Ottoman and Safavid empires rivals? (Abbas the Great) What contributions did the Ottomans's make to the arts and literature? Why did the Europeans seek new trade routes to East Asia? What technologies made this possible? What challenges did the Ottoman Empire face? How did imperialism spur the growth of nationalism in the Middle East? How did natiionalism help establish independent nations and create conflict in the Middle East after WWII? What role did the cold war and rival nationalisms play in the politics of the Middle East? How does that still affect the region today? How have issues of peace and war been decided in the Middle East since the creation of Israel in 1948. What are the dominant issues of the Arab-Israeli conflict today? (West Bank, Gaza Strip, Right of Return etc.)Who are the main players in the conflict? What has the US role been in the conflict? What role, if any, should the US play in the future? Current Events - What are the challenges facing the Middle East today? How is Islamic fundamentalism affecting life in the Middle East today? (the new role of religion in politics). How is oil and OPEC affecting the world economy? Where does the US import oil? Follow oil prices and discuss alternative energy sources. Update current issues in Iraq, Iran, Lebanon, Afghanistan, etc. How do political beliefs affect the global community? What is security? What is terrorism? How has terrorism changed our lives? How do we balance security and individual freedoms? Should the Patriot Act be renewed? |
Students will: Identify and know the political and physical map of the Middle East, North Africa and Southwest Asia. Relate location to the growth and development of the Middle East as a culture region. Examine how the cultural framework applies to the Middle East, North Africa and Southwest Asia. Analyze the origin and the impact of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam on the political and cultural lives of Middle Easterners and citizens of the world. Compare and contrast the beliefs of Judaism, Christianity and Islam.(Founders, Holy Books, Places of Worship, Name for God, Prophets etc.). Understand that the Quran provided fundamental guidelines for all Muslims, not only in spiritual affairs, but also in politics, economics, and social life. Trace the numerous influences on the Middle East from trade, and outside invasions. Determine the strengths and weaknesses of the Ottoman Empire. Describe how Muslim art and architecture incorporated innovative, geometric styles of decoration. Analyze the short and long term impact of European colonization in the Middle East. Analyze historical maps. Participate as a speaker and listener during planned discussions. Discuss Conflict and Conflict Resolution. Understand the roots of the Arab-Israeli Conflict. Research both points of view. Identify the arguments on each side. Understand the roles of Ariel Sharon, Yasir Arafat, Mahmoud Abbas, Anwar Sadat,Yitzhak Rabin etc.,in the peace process. Develop a peace proposal for the the Arab-Israeli Conflict. Draw a map reflecting your peace proposal. Discuss the pros and cons of possible peace plans. Justify/Criticize policies of the US in the controversial issues regarding the Middle East. Debate the arguments for/against putting troops "In Harm's Way". Prepare a written research project conforming to departmental standards for proper documentation, adhering to standards of academic integrity and complying with teacher requirements. Learn sound methods of investigation. Evaluate websites Organize information and draw logical conclusions. Think critically and constructively about social, economic and political issues of the day. Form well-considered judgements about government and public affairs. |
6.1: Social Studies Skills 6.2: Civics 6.3: World History 6.4: United States History and New Jersey History 6.5: Economics 6.6: Geography |
Map Quizzes - Countries/Capitals
and Physical Chapter Tests - 25,26,27,28 Homework Worksheets Pop Quizzes Graded Discussion- Peace Summit Debates Projects "Do Now" assignments Video worksheets Current Events |
Text - Global Mosaic Traditions and Encounters The Global Experience - Vol I & II Rand McNally Atlases Label and color a political and physical map of the Middle East. Construct a chart to classify information on Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Cooperative Groups - "To Wear the Veil or Not" - Analyze quotes from the Koran.Guest Speaker - Fatima and Basel Taha . Time Magazine - "Women of Islam" Timeline of the Arab-Israeli conflict. Role play a conversation between an Arab and Israeli teenager. Prince Abdullah's peace plan Through Arab Eyes - "Baytin Village" Options on Iraq - Brown University Shifting Sands - Brown University NCSS Materials SPICE - Stanford Materials National Geographic - oil article, Abraham article, Jerusalem article Code of Hammurabi Videos - Timbuktu, 50 Yrs War, Tuaregs,Mohammed Upfront Magazine New York Times |
How does geography affect the
Middle East? How do people resolve conflicts? What are the most important contemporary world issues and how do they relate to our unit of study? How does identity influence regionalism and nationalism? Why isn't every nation a state? How do countries and regions interact with one another as a global community? How do we address critical issues such as peace, human rights, trade and global security? What was life like in the past and how have things changed over time? In a technology driven society, how will we balance the benefits of science and technology against the accompanying social consequences? |
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| Africa : | What are the
misconceptions and stereotypes about Africa? What are the physical characteristics of each region in Africa? Why didn't Africa's rivers provide easy routes into the interior? How has the climate and diverisity in Africa affected its development? How has Leakey's discovery changed ideas about the origins of man? How did Africa's trade contacts with Europe and Asia affect African cultures? Ancient Kingdoms - What is the significance of the Gold/Salt Trade on Ghana, Mali, and Timbuktu? What is the mystery surrounding the Great Zimbabwe? How has the triple heritage of tribal customs, Islam and Christianity (Europeans) influenced Africa? What are the traditional patterns of life in African culture? (women's role, age-grade system, rites of passage, consensus, animism, oral traditions-"griots" and diviners) Who were the early explorers in Africa? Portuguese, Dutch etc. What groups fought for control of Southern Africa? What was the impact of the Atlantic slave trade on Africa? The Scramble for Africa - What was the purpose of the Berlin Conference in 1884? What were the causes and effects of imperialism in Africa? How did social Darwinism influence European thinking regarding their colonies? What role did race play in how Europeans viewed others? How did Africans resist European intervention and colonialism? What methods did the Europeans use to rule their colonies? How did European rule effect African cultures? Nationalism & Independence Why is the demand for national independence a natural outgrowth of having been educated in western schools? How did nationalism help shape modern Africa? How did African nations win independence? Trace Kenya's, Nigeria's, and Congo's movements toward independence. Why do many African nations struggle with political and economic stability today? Many new nations are undermined by civil war and democracy is threatened by military regimes. (Highlight the success of South Africa with national democratic elections) Most new nations rely on the export of a single crop or resource. Poverty is widespread. Why has Pan-Africanism been largely an ideal rather than a reality? South Africa - What was the origin and purpose of apartheid? How did apartheid affect the lives of South Africans? Why did the South African government change its racial policy? What was the significance of the "Sharpsville massacre" and the riots in Soweto? What was the role of Albert J. Luthuli, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Stephen Biko, Nelson Mandela and F.W. deKlerk in moving South Africa toward democracy? How has the Truth and Reconciliation Commission helped "heal the wounds of the past?" What have been some obstacles to progress in South Africa? Current Events - Sudan genocide, Aids update, child soldiers, FGM, landmines, etc. |
Identify and know
the political and physical map of Africa. Analyze how Africa's languages reflect its diversity.(Bantu speaking peoples, Swahili,etc.) Investigate what kinds of societies emerged in early Africa. Describe how trade was carried out in West Africa. Discuss how areas in East,Central, and South Africa developed as a result of inland and overseas trade. Characterize the extended family units that formed the basis of African villages. Evaluate the importance of the arts to early African culture. Compare African slave trade before 1500 and after 1500. Analyze African proverbs. Create proverbs. Identify the political, economic and social causes of imperialism in Africa. Understand that competition among European nations led to the partition of Africa. Justify the European point of view. Justify the African point of view. Compare the colonial practices of the British, French, Belgians, Germans, in 19th century Africa. Describe the ways in which independent nations emerged in Africa? Trace the history of apartheid from 1948 - 1994. Discuss obstacles to Africa's progress today. Explore economic strategies that will help in the future. Research UN articles on their website. Relate current events to topics being studied. |
6.1: Social Studies Skills 6.2: Civics 6.3: World History 6.4: United States and New Jersey History 6.5: Economics 6.6: Geography |
Map Tests - Countries and
Capitals/Physical Chapter Tests, Chapters 3,4,5,6 Quizzes Homework Africa Innovative Project Essays Human Rights Current Event South Africa - Apartheid Assignments Video worksheets Alternative Assessments |
Text - Global Mosaic Rand McNally Atlases The Global Experience - Vol I & II King Affonso's letter to the King of Portugal Upfront Magazine - Race Article Through African Eyes - "Colonial Kleptomania" "Things Fall Apart" - Chinua Acheme "Heart of Darkness" - Conrad "Long Walk Home" - Nelson Mandela Inaugeration Speech - Nelson Mandela National Geographic - "The Bushmen Today" Video - "The Gods Must Be Crazy" Sourcebook - Fordham University "White Man's Burden" - Kipling "Black Man's Burden" "Mansa Musa" - Ibn Battuta "Sundiata" Videos - Hotel Rwanda - clips, Rwanda 10 Years later, Steve Biko, Nelson Mandela Think-Pair-Share Analyze African Proverbs Create Proverbs Role Play African folktales Call Response Songs & Dance Make an African Mask Create an illustrated time-line of South African History Apartheid Role Play |
How has geography both helped and
hindered development in Africa? How have archaeologists and historians learned about early Africa? How does identity influence regionalism and nationalism? What is the legacy of imperialism in Africa? How do African nations work to promote economic growth, while preserving cultural traditions and developing democracy? How do we address human rights issues in Africa? |
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| Latin America : | How does geography
contribute to regionalism in Latin America? What river systems are important to Latin America? What is the significance of El Nino? What ethnic groups have influenced the culture of Latin America? How do the resources of Latin America link it to the world? What early civilizations developed in the Americas? What were the achievements of the Maya, Aztec and Inca civilizations? What were the motives, risks and significant gains of the explorers of the Americas?(Columbus-Mass Murderer or Hero?) How did the arrival of the Europeans affect the Native American civilizations? (Hernan Cortes, Francisco Pizzaro and the Treaty of Tordesillas/Line of Demarcation) What were the characteristics of Spanish and Portuguese rule in the Americas? How did the Europeans make their colonies profitable? What was mercantilism? What was the encomienda system? Why is the Columbian exchange considered a turning point in history? What social classes developed in Latin America? Social Classes - Peninsulares, Creoles, Mestizos, Mulattos, Native Americans, Free Blacks and Slaves. How did new cultures develop in the Americas? How did the Catholic Church influence colonial life? How did events in Europe influence the wars of independence?/FONT> Why did creoles resent the peninsulares? What role did individual leaders play in winning independence?(Toussaint L"Ouverture, Simon Bolivar, and Jose San Martin) How did Brazil gain its independence? FONT COLOR = "RED">What has been the US role in Latin America? Yankee Imperialist or Good Neighbor? (Spanish American War, Pananma Canal, Cuba,Grananda, Haiti, etc.) What obstacles did the new nations of Latin America face as they struggled to build stable governments? What economic ties bound Latin America to Europe? (foreign debt and economic imperialism) How did political rivalries allow caudillos to gain power? Why has land reform been a continuing problem in Latin America? How have economic and social problems contributed to instability in Latin America today? How are urbanization and industrialization changing life in Latin America? What were the causes and effects of revolutions in Cuba and Nicaragua? What steps have Latin American nations taken to end economic dependence? Current Events - Hugo Chavez and Oil in Venezuela, Castro "the last caudillo", Mexican immigration problems, Vincente Fox and NAFTA , Brazil and the rainforest, statehood for Puerto Rico, etc. |
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on a physical and political map of South America and Central
America. Examine how the six elements of culture are applied to Latin America. Characterize early Mesoamerican civilizations that flourished with fully developed political, religious, and social structures. Evaluate the rise and fall of each civilization from power. Recognize point of view - compare primary sources on the first meeting of Cortes and Montezuma. Summarize how Portugal, Spain, The Dutch Republic, and England reached new economic heights through worldwide trade. Discuss the impact of slavery on the Americas. Investigate the styles of art and architecture and their impact on Latin American culture. Chart the causes and effects of the nationalist movements in Latin America. Analyze how increased trade and colonial expansion set the stage for a global economy. Analyze the short and long term impact of European colonization on Latin America. Determine the effects of social structure on the lives of individuals throughout the history of Latin America. Construct a timeline of US involvement in Latin America since the Monroe Doctrine. Research and give potential solutions to current eonomic, political, and social issues facing Latin American countries today. Evaluate proposals from classmates. Rank the top three problems facing Latin America today. Analyze the impact rapid urbanization has had on Latin America. Debate Columbus -- Hero? Debate US role in Latin America - Yankee Imperialist or Good Neighbor? |
6.1: Social Studies Skills 6.2: Civics 6.3: World History 6.4: United States and New Jersey History 6.5: Economics 6.6: Geography |
Chapter Tests - 20, 21,22,23 Map Quizzes - Political and Physical Maps of South America and Central America Homework Economic Summit Essay on Romero Debate Columbus - Hero or Mass Murderer? Debate US - Yankee Imperialist or Good Neighbor? Notebook Grade Current Events Alternative Assessments |
Text - Global Mosaic The Global Experience - Vol I & II CQ Researcher Rand McNally Atlases Videos - Lost Empire of the Inca (Machu Picchu), Ecuador and the Galapagos, Globe Trekker (Chile), Buena Vista Social Club, Romero. "Broken Spears"- Miguel Leon-Portilla (Aztec account) Spanish Conquest of the Aztecs - Bernal Diaz (Conquistador account) Devastation of the Indies - Bartolome Las Casas Construct a chart comparing the Maya, Aztec, and Inca civilizations. Sand Painting Classmates share cultural heritage, artifacts from Peru and Ecuador. |
How has geography either helped or
hindered human activities? How do groups, societies, and cultures address human needs and concerns? How does identity influence regionalism and nationalism? What was life like in the past and how have things changed and developed over time? How does revolution and reaction to it impact world societies? What is the purpose and characteristics of different types of government? How do we address critical issues such as peace, human rights and global security? What is the role of a citizen within his/her country? What does it mean to be part of a global community? How do countries and regions interact with one another as a global community? What are the most important contemporary world issues and how do they relate to our unit of study? |
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| Europe/Middle Ages : | How has geography
influenced the development of Western Europe? What are the peninsulas and regions of Europe? How have the rivers and jagged coastline been an asset in Europe's development? How have the Europeans used their natural resources? How has the map of Europe changed recently? What is NATO? the European Union? Why are the classical civilzations of Greece and Rome considered to be the foundation of western society? How do the two leading Greek city-states -Athens and Sparta-differ greatly from each other in their values, cultures, and achievements? Why is the "Age of Pericles" regarded as the Golden Age of Greece? What were the achievements of the ancient Greeks in philosophy, history, and science? How did Socrates contribute to Greek intellectual life? What is truth? What is the Socratic method? Why was Socrates put on trial? How did Alexander the Great's conquests affect the Greek and Middle Eastern worlds? (cultural diffusion-Hellenistic) In what ways did the Roman Republic, in its structure and growth, affect later governments in Western Europe and America? How did Christianity become the dominant religion in the West? How was the Byzantine empire able to preserve and spread Greek/Roman knowledge and culture? What made Frankish rulers, such as Charlemagne, exceptional rulers for their time? What forces contributed to the growth of feudalism? How were loyalties maintained in a divided and often violent Europe? What was the structure of medieval society? ( King, Lords, Vassals, Knights, Peasants/Serfs, and Townspeople). What roles did individual citizens play in feudal society? How did manorialism provide for people's basic economic needs? How did the Catholic Church affect every aspect of medieval life? How was the Church organized? How did the Pope come to be? What cultural contributions did medieval Europe make in literature and architecture? What was the Great Schism? What was the significance of the Norman conquest in 1066? Why did Christians and Muslims engage in the Crusades? What effect did the Crusades have on the economy of Europe? How did the Crusades expand Europeans' view of the world? Why have they been described as "the most successful failure in history"? How did European monarchies change during the Middle Ages? What were the effects of this change on culture, religion, and politics in Europe? What was the significance of the Magna Carta in 1215? (limits power of the monarchy in England). |
Know,label and
identify a political and physical map of Europe. Understand the relationship between geography and the way people live. Describe the polis/city state, which was the focus of Greek life. Examine the Age of Pericles, when Athens became the center of Greek culture. Discuss the Greek philosophers and their concern with the development of critical/rational thought about the nature of the universe. Recognize the contributions of the Greeks to Western civilization. Relate how the Romans spread both Greek and Roman contributions throughout the empire. Discuss the reasons for the decline and fall of the Roman Republic. Analyze the situations of the Roman Republic and the US Republic: Similarities? Differences? Summarize the basic elements of Roman law. Compare and contrast with US legal principles. Trace the development of the Roman Empire and show the contributions of Roman engineering to that expansion. Trace the rise of Christianity, and show its development in the context of the Roman Empire. Explain why the Eastern Orthodox Church separated from the Roman Catholic Church of the West. Trace the power and authority of the pope Characterize the new European civilization formed by the Germanic peoples, the legacy of the Romans, and the Church. Discuss how Charlemagne expanded the Frankish kingdom and created the Carolingian Empire. Discuss the Viking, Magyar, and Muslim infvasions of Europe during the ninth and tenth centuries. Summarize how the collapse of central authority in the European world led to a new political system known as feudalism. Describe how European monarchs began to extend their power and build strong states during the 1100's. Examine the unique civilization of the Byzantine Empire in the eastern Mediterranean. Understand how the Crusades affected medieval society in both the East and the West. Recognize the importance of the political and legal ideas contained in the Magna Carta and its impact on world history. Compare the Black Death to modern problems with diseases such as AIDS. |
6.1: Social Studies Skills 6.2: Civics 6.3: World History 6.4: United States History and New Jersey History 6.5: Economics 6.6: Geography |
Map Tests - Countries and Capitals/
Physical Chapter 29 Test Homework Quizzes Projects Role Plays Current Events Alternative Assessment |
Text - Global Mosaic The Global Experience - Vol I & II Funeral Oration - Pericles The Apology of Socrates - Plato Twelve Talbles - Justinian's Code "Prologue" - Chaucer's Cantebury Tales Video - Richard the Lionhearted Creative Writing - assume a role from the Middle Ages and write a communication (letter, decree, poem, sermon,song etc. Compare feudalism in Medieval Europe to Japan |
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