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7th Grade World History Syllabus

**Denver School of the Arts Jennifer Ringenberg 720-424-1757**

** Email: Jennifer_Castillo@dpsk12.org **

Course Content:

The 7th grade course curriculum is designed to give students a basic understanding of the shaping of the world, while connecting past events to their lives today. Students will begin the year studying ancient cultures and then will dive into the medieval world working their way to the Renaissance. The year will conclude with the study of the Enlightenment and the Age of Exploration. Individual and group work, teacher led instruction, homework, hands on activities such as roleplays, projects and tests will all be used to assess the student’s proficiency in the subject matter. Through studying these time periods students will also be expected to master multiple skills including interpreting maps, historical inquiry, thesis writing and the ability to craft a five paragraph essay.

Needs:

You will need a spiral notebook (preferably easy tear) and a folder solely for this class, colored pencils, and pencils/pens.

Textbooks will be available in class; however you are responsible for bringing your workbook to class every single day. There will be a $15 replacement fee for misplaced notebooks, which will be added to the Social Studies supply fund.

You will need to be to class on time. This means that you are in the room before the bell begins. If you are habitually tardy, I reserve the right to deduct participation points. You will also need to be sure that you bring your book and workbook everyday, unless instructed otherwise.

Expectations and Responsibilities:

You are expected to do the work and you are responsible for turning in the work. All work must be completed before the end of each unit (unless otherwise specified). Late work will only receive half credit, and will only be accepted up until one week before the end of the 9 weeks.. If you have an excused absence, you will have two days, for each excused day, to turn in the work. This includes days that you do not have my class, with the obvious exception of holidays and weekends. If you are absent for a test, you will have one week, 7 days, to make up that test. It is your responsibility to contact me in reference to make-up work and tests.

All work must be completed to be turned in. I will not accept partially completed assignments

Turning in work via e-mail will be accepted and is encouraged. The assignment must be turned in by the beginning of class on the date due

There will be limited “EXTRA CREDIT,” which will only be available for those students who have turned in all of their work on time.

A pull out from my class for your major does not equate an absence. You are responsible for all work that has been assigned and it is due at the beginning of the class. It is your responsibility to make sure your work is on time.

Classroom Rules:


 * 1) Respect
 * 2) No electronic devices unless specified. No cell phones allowed at any time
 * 3) Listen to others while they are speaking
 * 4) Keep your area clean
 * 5) Be to class on time (participation points will be deducted for habitual tardies)

Grading:

Your grade will be determined by a weighted grading system.

10%: Preparation and Participation- grading in this category will be done to make sure assignments are turned in on time and are complete. Also, you will be awarded PP points for participation and being prepared.

40%: In Class assignments/Homework assignments

50%: Tests, Quizzes, and Projects

Grading Scale (for total percentage):

100 - 89%: A

88 – 79%: B

78 – 69% C

68 – 60%: D

Below 60%: F

You will earn the grade you receive. I have already given you the extra % point, so, I do not round up.

All rules and regulations in the DSA handbook apply in this class.

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7th Grade World History Syllabus

Medieval History: Fall of the Roman Empire overview Feudal life and historical aspects that brought culture to this spot Map work: Rise and fall of civilizations Legacy of ancient Greece Legacy of ancient Egypt Goals: Students will understand how to construct a written answer based on the rubric for technical writing Students will understand cause and effect in relation to the Medieval time period Students will be exposed to several different types of maps and they will understand mapping concepts Examine and understand the influence of ideas, human interests, and beliefs Analyze cause and effect relationships

Religion Unit: Students will understand the basic concepts of the “Big” five: Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, and Christianity Students will understand the historical influence of the big five and how history has shaped them Students will work in groups to prepare a display based on an assigned religion Current events Goals: Students will continue to work on their technical writing skills Students will understand the historical influence of the big five and how history has shaped them Students will be able to map out religious concentrations throughout the world and United States Examine and understand the influence of ideas, human interests, and beliefs Analyze cause and effect relationships

China: What made China so prosperous during the middle ages? Study Chinese technological developments Study the influence of the Silk Road Study the cause and effect of foreign contact Current events Goals: Draw comparisons across eras and regions Examine and understand the influence of ideas, human interests, and beliefs Analyze cause and effect relationships Students will continue to work on their technical writing skills Students will be able to explain historical continuity and change

Japan: We will study the effect of outside influences upon Japan i.e. India and China We will compare Western Europe during the Middle Ages and Japan during this same time period We will study the social customs, traditions, and values of Historic Japan Current events Goals: Students will continue to work on their technical writing skills Students will be able to explain historical continuity and change Examine and understand the influence of ideas, human interests, and beliefs Analyze cause and effect relationships

Mexico and Central America: We will review the Mayan and Aztec culture and history We will compare and contrast these cultures We will study the effects of colonization We will study their effects on Latin American culture today Goals: Examine and understand the influence of ideas, human interests, and beliefs Analyze cause and effect relationships Students will continue to work on their technical writing skills Students will be able to explain historical continuity and change Compare and contrast differing values and institutions

Renaissance: We will study the changes that transpired and were the preface to this era We will study the cultural trends, architecture, engineering, art, and science of this era We will study the spread of these ideas and concepts across Western Europe and the world We will study the Reformation and the events that led up to this revolution We will study the fall of the Catholic Church Current events Goals: Students will continue to work on their technical writing skills Students will be able to explain historical continuity and change Examine and understand the influence of ideas, human interests, and beliefs Analyze cause and effect relationships Compare and contrast different value systems

Age of Exploration and the Enlightenment: Students will be able to identify and explain the impact of the Age of Exploration on people in various parts of the world Students will understand the motives and concepts leading to this time period Students will understand the contributions to science and culture from this era Students will understand the events and evolution leading to this era Students will be able to identify key figures during this era Students will create a Hall of Fame or Most Wanted Poster of an explorer and be able to give historical interpretation as to why they made their choice Goals: Students will continue to work on their technical writing skills Students will be able to explain historical continuity and change Examine and understand the influence of ideas, human interests, and beliefs Analyze cause and effect relationships

End of the Year: Students will choose a religion to study and create a written and visual presentation.