Living Democracy
7th Grade
Growth and Expansion of Civilization
600 CE to 1600 CE
WElcome to 7th Grade Social Studies!
Start Here... Video Tutorials!
Instructions: Our tutorial videos provide a "big picture" overview of the Living Democracy Curriculum. For new teachers, this is a great place to start. For veteran teachers, this is a good reminder.
7th Grade: Teacher Resources
A curriculum framework is a snapshot of the year aligned to priority standards. It serves as an outward-facing guidebook for teachers, parents, and students to check to know what is coming in the course.
Yearly Planning Tool
A yearly planning tool is used to map out the year with units and inquiry lessons. It serves as a place to account for every school day's instruction.
7th Grade: Living Democracy CUrriculum
Living Democracy Curriculum
A curriculum is a comprehensive academic content that progresses through a series of learning goals connected to grade-level standards.
Instructions: Teachers and students choose one or more compelling questions for each unit to create the yearly plan. Note: The curriculum resources may be modified by teachers.
Unit 0: Building Democratic Classrooms
Unit 1: Civilization Complexity Overview (600-1600 C.E.)
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Unit 2: Rise and Spread of Islam (600-800 C.E.)
Note: Teaching About Religion
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Unit 3: Kingdoms of Africa (600-1600 C.E.)
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Unit 4: European Middle Ages (600-1600 C.E.)
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Future Inquiry
Unit 5: Americas (600-1491 C.E.)
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Unit 6: Renaissance in Tang and Song China (600-1300 C.E.)
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Unit 7: Rise of the Mongols (1200-1400 C.E.)
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Future Inquiry
Unit 8: European Renaissance and Reformation (1350-1600 C.E.)
Unit 9: Changing the Balance of Power (1450-1600 C.E.)
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