Weeks 1-3 The Fall of the Roman Empire Big Idea: The Fall of the Roman Empire was caused by confusion. Weeks 1-4 Medieval China Big Idea: Geography influences life. Weeks 4-5 The Islamic World Big Idea: New ideas change the way people live. Islam spreads. Weeks 5-7 Medieval Big Idea: Cultures are unique. Weeks 8-9 Medieval Africa Big Idea: Trade is important to countries. Weeks 8-9 The Middle Ages of Western Europe Big Idea: Buddhism in new lands. Suggested Time 3rd Quarter Suggested Time 4th Quarter Weeks 1-3 Middle Ages Big Idea: Invasions can change the course of history. Weeks 1-5 The Enlightenment and Scientific Revolution (Continued) Big Idea: New discoveries abound. Weeks 4-7 The Renaissance and Reformation Big Idea: Charlemagne’s life changed the world. Martin Luther‘s beliefs led to protestant movement. Weeks 6-9 The Age of Exploration Big Idea: Trade leads to adoption of different traditions. Weeks 6-9 The Enlightenment and Scientific Revolution Big Idea: Economic decisions have deep impact. Week 9 Close Out *Please note these time frames are suggested/estimated times. Actual instruction may vary due to schedule complications, remediation efforts or other factors. Middle Ages Weeks: 1-3 Textbook/Anchor: McGraw-Hill Discovering Our Past: A History of the World TN State recommended Primary Documents and Readings: The Life of Charlemagne: The Emperor Himself (1380L) Summa Theological, Thomas Aquinas (1330L) “Frank-land”: An Islamic view of the West (1380L)
TN State Social Studies Standards Big Ideas, Guiding Questions & Vocabulary Suggested DBQs/TDQs, Activities & Resources 7.43 Trace the emergence of the Renaissance, including influence from Moorish (or Muslim) scholars in Spain. (C, H) 7.44 Cite evidence in writing explaining the importance of Florence, Italy and the Medici Family in the early stages of the Renaissance and the growth of independent trading cities, such as Venice, and their importance in the spread of Renaissance ideas. (C, E, G, H) 7.45 Summarize the effects and 7.43 What ancient cultures influenced the Renaissance? 7.44 How did Italian cities grow wealthy during the Renaissance? 7.45 Would the Renaissance have started if trade routes between Europe and China never reopened? DBQs/TDQs, Activities & Reference Resources: 7.43 Write an informational piece that traces the emergence of the Renaissance, including influence from Moorish (or Muslim) scholars in Spain. Cite examples of both influences from the text in your writing. Textbook: Chapter 11, pp. 283-318 Literacy WHST.6-8.2 7.44 Write an informational piece on the development of the Renaissance. Include citations explaining the importance of Florence, Italy and the Medici Family in the early stages of the Renaissance and the growth of independent trading cities, such as Venice, and their importance in the spread of Renaissance ideas. Text – pp. 288-291 Literacy RH.6-8.1; WHST.6-8.2 7.45 It is the anniversary of the re-opening of the Silk Road. Write a newspaper article explaining and analyzing the importance of this momentous event.
7.59 Describe the roots of the Scientific Revolution based upon Christian and Muslim influences. 7.60 Gather relevant information from multiple and digital sources explaining the significance of new scientific theories, the accomplishments of leading figures including Bacon, Copernicus, Descartes, Galileo, Kepler and Newton, and new inventions, including the telescope, microscope, thermometer and barometer. 7.61 Trace how the main ideas of the Enlightenment can be traced back to such movements and epochs as the Renaissance, the Reformation, the Scientific Revolution, the Greeks, the Romans and Christianity. 7.59 What was the conflict between Christianity and science and has it ever been resolved? 7.60 What important advancements were made during the Scientific Revolution? 7.61 How was the Scientific Revolution influenced by the Renaissance, Christianity and Islam? 7.59 Using the internet, textbook, and other sources research the influences of the Scientific Revolution from Christian and Muslim roots. Identify which religion you think impacted the Scientific Revolution the most. Write an essay explaining which group you think impacted the scientific revolution the most, citing evidence from multiple sources. Literacy RH.6-8.1,2; WHST.6-8.2 7.60 Create a display summarizing information from multiple print and digital sources explaining the significance of new scientific theories, the accomplishments of leading figures including Bacon, Copernicus, Descartes, Galileo, Kepler and Newton, and new inventions, including the telescope, microscope, thermometer and barometer. Text 343-345 The Principia and the Correspondence of Isaac Newton Sir Isaac Newton By Jane Weir Galileo Discovers the of Jupiter Literacy RH.6-8.1,2; WHST.6-8.2 7.61 Choose three main outcomes of the Enlightenment. Identify the influence for those ideas from previous ages. Write a cause and effect essay that explains the connection between the influence and outcome in the Enlightenment. Reference on cause and effect essays: Literacy RH.6-8.2 7.62 Utilize the mini-lessons on Locke and Montesquieu on iCivics. Students should read the texts and answer TDQs. Taking on the mantle of a newspaper writer from their time period, students should choose one of the two thinkers and explain their ideas to their readership, which they assume are not well-versed in Enlightenment ideas. Reference: