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Unit Era: Prehistory to c. 1650 CE
Unit 0
Essential Question(s): How is power lost and gained?
I.A. Students will evaluate the regional reactions to the collapse of the interregional stability by:
- I.A.1: Analyzing the interregional impacts of the bubonic plague and the collapse of the Mongol Empire (2, 3).
- I.A.2: Summarizing the achievements of the Ottoman Empire (2, 3, and 5).
Alternative Structure - Teacher Out Wednesday
Alternative Structure - Teacher Out Wednesday
Monday: Notes
Tuesday: Notes / Mongols
Wednesday: Black Death Survival Guide
Thursday: Open Notes Quiz and Thematic Chart
Friday: Unit 0 Test
Assigned Readings
Assigned Readings
Make sure you know the vocabulary terms on the right, as you may be quizzed on them this week.
- Serf
- Secular
- Excommunication
- Vernacular
- Quran
- Sharia
- Bantu
- Sikhism
- Shinto
- Stupa
Monday: The Mongol World Tour Across Eurasia
MSDE I.A.1 | Analyze the interregional impacts of the bubonic plague and the collapse of the Mongol Empire Monday: The Mongol World Tour Across Eurasia
Opener: Philosophy | Happiness
Opener: Philosophy | Happiness
"The greatest happiness is to vanquish your enemies, to chase them before you, to rob them of their wealth, to see those dear to them bathed in tears, to clasp to your bosom their wives and daughters." - Genghis Khan-
Ignoring Khan's suggestion for obvious reasons,, what is the best way for a person to attain happiness?
Lesson: The Mongol Empire and Eurasia
Lesson: The Mongol Empire and Eurasia
Notes | The Mongols and East Asia
Complete the "Were the Mongols More Barbaric or Civilized - Claims and Evidence" worksheet
Closing: Discussion | The Mongols
Closing: Discussion | The Mongols
Based on your research, do you think the Mongols were more barbaric or civilized?
Remember to support your claim with evidence from the documents
Tuesday: Medieval Europe and the Black Death
MSDE I.A.1 | Analyze the interregional impacts of the bubonic plague and the collapse of the Mongol Empire Soundtrack: Norman Greenbaum "Spirit in the Sky" | Led Zeppelin "Immigrant Song"Tuesday: Medieval Europe and the Black Death
- Opener: Great Race | Medieval Maps
Identify the locations on the five maps of the medieval world
- Lesson: The Black Death and Europe
Notes | Europe and the Black Death
Complete the How to Survive the Plague - Survival Guide worksheet
- Closing: One Sentence Summary | Surviving the Plague Advice
Now that you have studied the nature of the Black Death, provide one piece of advice to help someone survive an outbreak of the Plague.
Wednesday: Rise of The Ottoman Empire
MSDE I.A.2 | Summarize the achievements of the Ottoman Empire Wednesday: Rise of The Ottoman Empire
Opener: Art Gallery | How to Survive the Black Death
Opener: Art Gallery | How to Survive the Black Death
Finish Black Death posters from yesterday
Display all posters to class and vote for the [1-3] best posters for scholarly STRONG bucks
Lesson: Islamic Empires and Ottoman Accomplishments
Lesson: Islamic Empires and Ottoman Accomplishments
Notes | Islam and Africa
Complete the Accomplishments of the Ottoman Empire - Claims and Evidence worksheet
Closing: Open Notes Quiz | Unit 0 - Before the Renaissance
Closing: Open Notes Quiz | Unit 0 - Before the Renaissance
Complete the open notes quiz using your notes only. You may not use different tabs on your computer or someone else's notes.
Thursday: Unit 0 Thematic Chart
Learning Goals Unit 1Thursday: Unit 0 Thematic Chart
Opener: Open Notes Quiz | Unit 0: History before the Renaissance
Opener: Open Notes Quiz | Unit 0: History before the Renaissance
Complete the Open Notes Quiz using your notes from the last three weeks, reflective of Unit 0. You may not use other tools to complete the quiz, including other tabs on your laptop.
Lesson: Thematic Chart | Unit 0: History before the Renaissance
Lesson: Thematic Chart | Unit 0: History before the Renaissance
Complete the thematic chart in class to review what you learned in this unit. Your grade is based on participation, focus, and a completed chart that reflects the information on the chart created by your classmates.
Closing: Grade | Thematic Chart
Closing: Grade | Thematic Chart
Have your thematic charts out for grading purposes
If you have further questions now is the time to ask
Friday: What Did You Learn?
Learning Goals Unit 1Friday: What Did You Learn?
- Opener: Study for the Test
You will have ten minutes to study before the test.
The test will cover weeks two through four with content from early human history to c. 1450 CE.
- Lesson: MW02-MW04 [ Test ] History before the Renaissance
You will take the test in Schoology so make sure to have your laptop charged.
- Closing: Introduce Next Unit
Next week will be studying the Renaissance. Have a great weekend!
[ YouTube ] CCWH 1.14 - The Dark Ages
[ YouTube ] Simple History - The Samurai
Essential Question(s) Prehistory to 1650
Essential Question(s) Prehistory to 1650
World History: The Modern Era | Learning Goals
Lesson 9: Medieval EuropeWorld History: The Modern Era | Learning Goals
- L.G.1: I can describe the political development of medieval Europe.
- L.G.2: I can explain the role of feudalism, the manor economy, and the expansion of trade on medieval Europe.
- L.G.3: I can analyze the central role of the Church in medieval Europe.
- L.G.4: I can describe the impact of the Crusades, Black Death, and the Hundred Years War.
- L.G.5: I can trace the development of the Byzantine Empire as well as its influence on Russia.
Lesson 10: The Muslim World and Africa
- L.G.1: I can summarize the central ideas of Islam and summarize its origin and spread.
- L.G.2: I can describe Muslim art, architecture, and literature, and summarize the major ideas in mathematics, science, and technology that occurred within the Muslim world.
- L.G.3: I can analyze how the gold and salt trade in Africa facilitated the spread of ideas and trade.
- L.G.4: I can explain how African kingdoms rose and fell, and describe the various forms of African government.
- L.G.5: I can describe the role of religion and family within medieval African society.
Lesson 11: Civilizations in Asia (modified)
- L.G.1: I can explain how Muslim and Hindu civilizations interacted in India and describe the historical origins and central ideas of Sikhism.
- L.G.2: I can describe China during the Tang and Song dynasties, and how the Mongols took over China, and how the Ming restored Chinese rule.
- L.G.3: I can summarize the development of government and culture in feudal Japan.
- L.G.4: I can compare the influence of China on Korea and Vietnam
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