WORLD HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY GRADE 7
The following pages provide guidelines for teaching your students about world history from 600 to 1600. While each area of the world offers important lessons on how people formed societies, economic systems, governments, and culture, it would be nearly impossible to teach students about every society of the world in a way that promotes in-depth understanding. Consequently, you should choose which areas you want to explore deeply and which you will be use as points of comparison. The goal is for students to have the opportunity to gain important Enduring Understandings that these societies teach us about ourselves and our world.
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Seventh Grade World History & Geography |
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EALR Components:
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Enduring Understandings/ Essential Questions Students will come to their own understanding of the following questions: |
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G 1.2 - Recognize spatial patterns on Earth's surface and understand the processes that create these patterns G 2.1 - Describe the natural characteristics of places and regions and explain the causes of their characteristics G 3.1 - Identify and examine peoples interaction with and impact on the environment G 3.2 - Analyze how the environment and environmental changes affect people E 2.1 - Recognize that both buyers and sellers participate in voluntary trade because both expect to gain E 2.2 Explain how different economic systems produce, distribute, and exchange goods and services C 2.3 Compare and contrast democracies with other forms of government H 1.2 Understand events, trends, individuals, and movements shaping the US, World, and Washington State History H 2.1 - Compare and contrast ideas in different places, time periods, and cultures, and examine the interrelationships between ideas, change, and conflict H 2.2 - Understand how ideas and technological developments influence people, culture, and environment |
How does physical geography contribute to the political, economic, and cultural development of a particular civilization?
What stimulates the movement of goods, people, and ideas?
How and why does the rule of law develop in civilizations?
How do religion and government exercise authority over people?
What legacies have been left by ancient civilizations, in particular, on our society?
What significant contributions were made that advanced science, technology, and the arts?
How does the movement of ideas, goods, and people affect cultures?
How do different economic systems affect people's daily lives?
How does trade affect culture? |
WORLD HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY
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A. Islamic Civilization (600-1600) |
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Geography G3.1.2a Analyze the different ways people use the environment, identify the consequences of use and consider possible alternatives G3.1.2b Explain how the actions and interactions of human societies affect and are affected by the environment with regard to air, water, and land issues G3.2.2a Explain how the physical environment impacts how and where people live and work (Human/ Environment Interaction, Region, Place, Movement) G3.3.2c Identify how people develop their understanding of culture through the exchange of ideas, art, music, natural resources, and good and services |
Explain the cultural impact of trade on Islamic civilization Explain why both nomadic and stationary lifestyles developed within Islamic civilization and describe examples of each Trace the expansion of the Islamic civilization and the reasons for its expansion
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See Humans & the Environ-ment CBA
See Conflict CBA |
How does physical geography contribute to the political, economic, and cultural development of a particular civilization? What stimulates the movement of goods, people, and ideas? How does the movement of ideas, goods, and people affect cultures? |
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Economics E2.1.2a Understand that when trade occurs, many people benefit and have a broader range of choices E2.2.2a Understand how differences in property rights, ownership, and non-economic values and beliefs result in different methods of production and distribution of goods and services |
Explain the economic impact of trade on Islamic civilization Describe the growth of cities on major trade routes
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See Needs & Wants CBA |
How do different economic systems affect peoples daily lives? How does trade affect culture? |
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Civics C2.3.2a Describe the purposes of government and how its powers are acquired, used, and justified C2.3.2b Describe a variety of forms of government C2.3.2c Explain how various forms of government have different effects on the lives of people
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Describe the system of government within the Islamic civilization and the effect of its power in the lives of its citizens Explain the significance of the Qur'an and the Sunnah as the primary sources of Islamic beliefs, practice, and law, and their influence in Muslims' daily lives. Trace the origins of Islam and the life and teachings of Muhammad, including Islamic teachings on the connection with Judaism and Christianity. |
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How and why does the rule of law develop in ancient civilizations? How does religion and government exercise authority over people?
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History H2.1.2 Explain the origin and historical context of major ideas and their impact on societies H2.2.2 Interpret how changing technologies have shaped ideas and attitudes, and analyze the impact of ideas and technological developments on society and culture WH1.2.2 Compare and contrast elements of culture (Islamic Civilization) |
Trace the expansion of the Islamic civilization and explain the reasons for its expansion Describe the contributions of the Islamic civilization to science, mathematics, medicine, arts, literature, trade, and banking
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See Analyz-ing Sources CBA
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What legacies have been left by ancient civilizations, in particular, on our society? What significant contributions were made that advanced science, technology, and the arts? |
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WORLD HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY
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B. Medieval and Renaissance Europe 600-1600 |
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Evidence of Learning:
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Geography G1.2.2b Analyze how human spatial patterns emerge from natural processes and human development (Place, Human/Environment Interaction, Movement) G3.2.2a Explain how the physical environment impacts how and where people live and work G3.2.2b Examine how technology can affect peoples interaction with the environment
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Explain the role of physical geography in the eventual development of different nations within Europe Describe the impact of the plague and the development of towns and cities Analyze the development of maps and other navigational aids and their impact, both positive and negative, on exploration, trade, and cultural diffusion
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See Analyz-ing Sources CBA
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How does physical geography contribute to the political, economic, and cultural development of a particular civilization? What stimulates the movement of goods, people, and ideas? How does the movement of ideas, goods, and people affect cultures? |
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Economics E2.2.2a Explain how different economies use different methods to produce, distribute, and exchange goods and services
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Identify the components of the feudal system and describe how it affected the lives of each group within it Explain the effects of reopening of the ancient "Silk Road" between Europe and China, including Marco Polo's travels and the location of his routes Explain the growth of independent trading cities (e.g., Venice), with emphasis on the cities' importance in the spread of Renaissance ideas |
See Needs & Wants CBA
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How do different economic systems affect peoples daily lives? How does trade affect culture? |
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Civics C2.3.1b Describe a variety of forms of government C2.3.2c Explain how various forms of government have different effects on the lives of people
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Understand the conflict and cooperation between the Papacy and European monarchs (e.g., Charlemagne, Gregory VII, Emperor Henry IV) Understand the decline of Muslim rule and the rise of Spanish and Portuguese kingdoms Describe the political, economic, social, and educational power of the Catholic Church during the Medieval and Renaissance Periods |
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How and why does the rule of law develop in civilizations? How does religion and government exercise authority over people? |
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History H2.1.2 Explain the origin and historical context of major ideas and their impact on societies H2.2.2 Interpret how changing technologies have shaped ideas and attitudes and analyze the impact of ideas and technological developments on society and culture WH 1.2.2 Compare and contrast elements of culture (Medieval Europe/Renaissance 600-1600) |
Explain the causes and consequences of the Crusades Identify what is meant by Humanism and explain how this philosophy affected society during the Renaissance Detail the impact of advances made in the arts, science, mathematics, cartography, engineering, and the understanding of human anatomy and astronomy (e.g., Dante Alighieri, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo di Buonarroti Simoni, Johann Gutenberg, William Shakespeare) Compare the art of Medieval Europe with that of the Renaissance. |
See Analyz-ing Sources CBA
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What legacies have been left by ancient civilizations, in particular, on our society? What significant contributions were made that advanced science, technology, and the arts? |
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WORLD HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY
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C. African Kingdoms, Meso America, Andean civilization, Japan and China: Chart, compare, and contrast at least two of these civilizations.
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EALR Benchmarks:
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Evidence of Learning:
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Geography G1.2.2a Locate physical and human features on maps G1.2.2b Analyze how human spatial patterns emerge from natural processes and human activities G2.1.2 Use observation, maps, and other tools to identify, compare and contrast the physical characteristics of places and regions G3.2.2a Explain how the physical environment impacts how and where people live and work (Place, Region, Human/Environment Interaction, Movement) G3.3.2c Identify how people develop their understandings of culture through the exchange of ideas and goods and services |
Explain how physical geography affected the development of each civilization Create a physical and political map of each civilization using the seven elements of a map SPECIFIC: Describe the importance of written and oral traditions in the trans-mission of African history and culture.
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See Analyz-ing Sources CBA
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How does physical geography contribute to the political, economic, and cultural development of a particular civilization? What stimulates the movement of goods, people, and ideas? How does the movement of ideas, goods, and people affect cultures? |
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Economics E2.1.2c Understand that when trade occurs internationally, many people in each country benefit and have a broader range of choices
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Describe the types of trade that developed in each civilization and explain the effects of trade on each culture Describe the ways in which people made a living in this civilization SPECIFIC: Analyze the effects of the trans-Saharan trade routes on West African cities. |
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How do different economic systems affect peoples daily lives? How does trade affect culture? |
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Civics C2.3.2b Describe a variety of forms of government C2.3.2c Explain how various forms of government have different effects on the lives of people
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Describe the type of government that developed in this civilization and its effect on the lives of its citizens SPECIFIC: Analyze the rise of a military society in Japan in the late twelfth century and the role of the samurai in that society. |
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How and why does the rule of law develop in ancient civilizations? How does religion and government exercise authority over people? |
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History H2.2.2 Interpret how changing technologies have shaped ideas and attitudes, and analyze the impact of ideas and technological developments on society and culture WH1.2.2 Compare and contrast elements of culture in the following contexts: African Kingdoms, Meso-America, Japan
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Analyze the interaction between culture and beliefs found in this civilization Examine the social systems of each civilization Identify and describe the achievements of this civilization in science, arts, and technology SPECIFIC: Describe the Meso-American achievements in astronomy and mathematics, including |
See Analyz-ing Sources CBA
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What legacies have been left by ancient civilizations, in particular, on our society? What significant contributions were made that advanced science, technology, and the arts? |
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WASHINGTON STATE HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY
The following pages provide guidelines for teaching your students about Washington State History. While each era of Washington State History offers important lessons on our society, economic system, government, and culture, it would be nearly impossible to teach students about every era in a way that promotes in-depth understanding. Consequently, you should choose which eras you want to explore deeply and which you will be use as points of comparison. The goal is for students to have the opportunity to gain important Enduring Understandings that teach us about ourselves and our world. Note, however, any examination of any era in Washington State History should include examination of the state constitution and treaties and balanced study of the various cultural groups that make up the states population. NOTE: Where indicated, it is possible to embed Washington State History into corresponding sections of United States History in Grade 8. Areas are indicated in the Enduring Understanding/Essential Questions Section.
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Seventh Grade Washington State History and Geography
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EALR Components: |
Enduring Understandings/ Essential Questions Students will come to their own understanding of the following questions: |
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G 3.2 Analyze how the environment and environmental changes affect people 3.3 Examine cultural characteristics, transmission, diffusion, and interaction E 2.1 Recognize that both buyers and sellers participate in voluntary trade because both expect to gain E 2.2 Explain how different economic systems produce, distribute, and exchange goods and services C 1.2 Examine key ideals of United States democracy such as individual human dignity, liberty, justice, equality, and the rule of law C 2.1 Understand and explain the organization of government at the federal, state and local level, including the executive, legislative, and judicial branches C 4.1 Understand individual rights and their accompanying responsibilities including problem-solving and decision-making at the local, state, national, and international level H 1.2 Understand events, trends, individuals, and movements shaping the US, world, and Washington State History. H 1.3 Examine the influence of culture on the United States, world, and Washington State history H 2.1 Compare and contrast ideas in different places, time periods, and cultures, and examine the interrelationships between ideas, change, and conflict |
1. How has physical geography affected the growth and development of the state? 2. What impact did the development of Washington State have on different cultural groups? 3. How did Washington emerge from a territory to achieve statehood? 4. What is unique about the government of Washington State and what priorities does it reflect? 1 - 4 MAY BE EMBEDDED INTO THE WESTWARD EXPANSION SECTION OF U.S. HISTORY IN GRADE 8. 5. What are the key industries of Washington State, past and present? 5 MAY BE EMBEDDED INTO THE ECONOMIC SECTIONS OF GRADES 8 AND/OR 11 U.S. HISTORY. 6. How did the people of Washington State respond to the political, economic, and social challenges of the Great Depression and World War II? What is the legacy of how those challenges were met? 7. What significant political, economic, and social challenges affected Washington State in the post-World War II era?How did these challenges impact individuals and groups of people? 6 AND 7 MAY BE EMBEDDED INTO THE GREAT DEPRESSION AND WWII SECTIONS OF U.S. HISTORY IN GRADE 11. 8. What challenges face the people of Washington State today? 9. How can citizens work to address these challenges? 8 AND 9 MAY BE EMBEDDED INTO EITHER THE PARTICIPATION AND CITIZENSHIP OR WORLD AND REGIONAL ISSUES SECTIONS OF CONTEMPORARY WORLD PROBLEMS IN GRADE 12. |
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EALR Benchmarks:
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Evidence of Learning:
HOW Students will be able to |
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Geography G2.1.2 Use observation, maps, and other tools to identify, compare, and contrast the physical characteristics of places and regions (e.g., wildlife, vegetation, climate, natural hazards, and waterways) (Location, Region, Place) G3.2.2a Explain how the physical environment impacts how and where people live and work G3.3.2a Identify the many groups and subcultures that exist within large societies and the ways they interact |
Describe the relative location and important characteristics of the five regions of Washington State Identify how Pacific Northwest and Plateau tribal peoples use the physical geography to meet their basic needs past and present |
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How has physical geography affected the growth and development of the state?
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Civics C2.1.2b Describe the structure of state and federal government including the legislative, executive, and judicial branches; federal state, and local levels and political parties C3.1.3b Evaluate how national interests are maintained through international agreements, treaties, and alliances |
Describe the process by which Washington Territory achieved statehood Describe the structure of state government through its constitution Define nation within a nation status of tribes Describe the populist features of the Washington State constitution: initiative, referendum, recall, line-item veto Describe the treaty negotiation process and its effects on tribal peoples as well as the development of Washington
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What impact did the development of Washington State have on the different cultural groups? How did Washington emerge from a territory to achieve statehood? What is unique about the government of Washington State and what priorities does it reflect? |
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Economics E1.2.2a Give examples of how factors of production (labor, capital, resources, and entrepreneurship) work together to produce goods and services E2.4.2b Describe ways that labor organizations negotiate with employers |
Trace the development of major industries in Washington State and the environmental, political, and cultural factors that encouraged or discouraged their development Describe the causes for the emergence of labor organizations in Washington and the results of their actions. |
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What are the key industries of Washington State, past and present? |
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History H1.3.2 Examine the development of different cultures in Washington, U.S. and world history |
Identify different immigrant groups in Washington State: why they came, challenges they encountered, and their contributions to our state Identify different tribes and tribal regions, challenges they encountered, and their contributions to our state |
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What impact did the development of Washington State have on the different cultural groups? |
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WASHINGTON STATE HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY
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B. Washington State History: The Great Depression and World War II
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EALR Benchmarks:
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Evidence of Learning:
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