| Curriculum Map 2006-2007 | |||
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The Dwight School |
| Period | Content | Purpose/ Objectives | Activities & Resources | Areas of Interaction | Assessments | |
| EARLY CIVILIZATIONS : | EARLY CIVILIZATIONS -- Toward Civilization [PREHISTORY-3000 B.C.] -- First Civilizations:Africa and Asia [3200-500 B.C.] -- Early Civilizations in India and China [2500-256 B.C.] |
Students will learn: --History is about Continuity and Change --Role of Geography as determinant factor --How historians [and related scientists] reconstruct the past from written records/artifacts --Role of religious beliefs --Basic features of a civilization --How cultures spread and change --importance/impact of the individual |
-- Visit to museum - visit the Egyptian exhibit at Metropolitan Museum and write an essay -- "Guest lecture" from "mind-mapping" team -- Role-playing -- Class discussion -- Book reports -- Map work [geography] -- Weekly Extra Vocabulary [WEV] |
-- carbon dating method -- interpretation of cave art -- using science [creation of dams, etc.] to attempt to "control" or "alter" Geography -- appearance of primitive codes of laws to regulate behavior -- "war" as thematic element -- importance of writing systems for communication -- "division-of-labour" systems in early China presage modern factories |
FORMATIVE -- Quizzes -- Essays -- Class participation games -- Memorization exercises SUMMATIVE -- Chapter tests [varying formats] |
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| EMPIRES OF THE ANCIENT WORLD : | EMPIRES OF THE ANCIENT WORLD --Empires of India and China [600 BC- AD 550] --Ancient Greece [1750-133 BC] --Ancient Rome and the Rise of [509 BC- AD 476] --Civilizations of the Americas [1400 BC AD 1570] |
SEE PREVIOUS UNIT AND: Students will learn: --beliefs and influences of Hinduism and Buddhism --elements of a "Golden Age" --influence of strong rulers on a nation state --complexity of the caste system in India --influence of geography on city-states --Greek ideas about government --legacy of Greek mythology --Recall: what is a civilization? --Olympic games --slavery/democracy connection --birth and evolution of democracy[is true democracy possible? desirable? what are disadvantages of democracy? --Greek drama: the nature of "tragedy" --Athens vs. Sparta [lessons to be learned]-- the Peloponnesian Wars as template for all conflict --what makes Homer great? i.e. better than what has come before... -- cf. Herodotus and Thuycidides [p.119] --importance of the individual: Pericles --Greek philosophers [Socrates-Plato-Aristotle] --geography and Italy --evolution of republic to empire --the Roman achievement: absorption of ideas and advancement from them --Roman law [140] --rise and spread of Christianity--reasons for popularity --why did Rome fall?[149-151] --the individual: Julius Caesar --Jesus as historical figure --civilizations of Middle America[Olmecs, Mayas, Aztecs] --the Incas-- common language, strong government, wide system of communication, strong religious practices --people of North America--wide cultural traditions; many different tribes, none strong enough to face incoming white man |
SEE PREVIOUS UNIT AND --students create their own myths --recreate Mayas ancient ball games; compare to modern sports --discuss weaknesses of tribal way of life cf. European civilization |
--explore and evaluate changes instituted by Indian government to caste system since 1947 --influence of various philosophical movements [Confucianism, legalism, daoism, Taoism, Buddhism] on society and culture --problematical issues of translation--close connection with historical accuracy --the silk road: why do items acquire "value"?--examine properties of scarcity, luxury, utility,etc.[economics] --the paper monopoly in china--examine pros and cons of monopolistic behavior [econ.] --relevance of Greek mythology to English literature [allusion] --Olympic games and ideals [sport] --"disinformation" in Persian wars : deception as military tactic --the notion of power: why does man seek to conquer [Alexander the Great] --life in the Roman Republic as a mirror to modern society[latifundias, lobster farms, etc.] --attempts to preserve history [Pompeii--Vesuvius] --role of music in religious rituals [Aztecs} --why do civilizations decline? disappear? --RECALL: what elements underlay a "civilization"? |
SEE PREVIOUS UNIT AND -- Memorization assessment [170] "Native American Culture Groups Of North America" |
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| REGIONAL CIVILIZATIONS : | REGIONAL CIVILIZATIONS -- The Rise of Europe[500-1300] -- The High Middle Ages[1050-1450] -- The Byzantine Empire and Russia[330-1613] --The Muslim World[622-1629] -- Kingdoms and Trading States of Africa[750 B.C.-A.D. 1586] --Spread of Civilization in East Asia [500-1650] |
Students will learn: --From 500-1000, Europe fragmented & largely isolated; feudalism, manor economy & catholic Church were dominant forces --feudalism--based on mutual obligations among lords and vassals-- gave strict order to medieval society --Church guided spiritual lives of Chrisitians--was most powerful political force in medieval Europe --by 1000s, ecomic revival spurred by agicultural and commerce advances --During high middle ages, econ. conditions improved, learning and the arts flourished; feudal monarchs centralised their power--proving forerunner to modern nation-state --England and France: long-running traditions of royal govt. evolved --European contacts with the middle east during crusades revived interest in trade and exploration --beginning 1300s: famine, plague, war marked decline of medieval europe --post-fall of Rome, Greco-Roman heritage survived in Byzantine Empire; Byzantine civilization shaped the developing cultures of Russia and Eastern Europe --Byzantine Empire served as a center of world trade and buffer between western europe and Arab empire --invasions and migrations created mix of ethnic and religious groups in Eastern Europe --religion of islam emerged in 600s on Arabian Peninsula; eventually creted close cultural ties among diverse peoples across 3 continents --Muhammed was prophet of Islam; monotheistic religion; both a religion and a way of life, i.e. thru Quran, Five Pillars, Sharia --learning, literature, science, medicine , trade all flourished during golden age of Muslim civilization --Despite geographic barriers, many civilizations rose and flourished in Africa. Kingdoms in west and city-states in east became important commercial and political centers --After 400 years of fragmentation, China reemerged as a united empire and the most powerful force in east asia; Korea and Japan, although heavily influenced by China, managed to maintain their own identities --China expanded and prospered under the powerful Tang and Song dynasties --1200s & 1300s: Mongols ruled much of Asia; after their fall, Ming dynasty restored Chinese culture--later imposed policy of isolation --Korea maintained own identity; served as "cultural bridge" linking China and Japan --seas allowed Japan to preserve unique culture; selectively borrowed religious, political and artistic traditions from China --1100s: Japan created feudal society ruled by powerful military lords |
SEE PREVIOUS UNIT AND: Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World--book resource |
SEE PREVIOUS UNIT AND: --How did feudalism and the manor economy provide a kind of political, economic and social order? --Why are medieval and renaissance fairs so popular today? --how did the mutual obligations of noble and serf anticipate the law of contract? --The Church as a major influence in medieval life, both religious and secular--was this positive? negative? --What elements are necessary in a society for a "middle class" to arise? --discuss some new business practices that signaled a commercial revolution and the birth and development of capitalism[199]? --discuss guilds as forerunners of labour unions --discuss the connection between art and money --discuss elements in England that led to the English legal system and the Rule of Law[207] --compare the origin and content of Magna Carta and the U.S. Constitution --Give some reasons why institutions or societies might maintain certain traditions, even, or especially, "quirky" ones[208 parliament] --compare the crusades to modern day Jihad --compare chivalry to modern etiquette --discuss the Black Death in light of modern forensic medicine, CSI, etc. --discuss the role of weaponry in warfare --Hagia sophia--why do we bother to perform restoration on old buildings and art? declare landmarks, etc? --what are the central religious and moral tenets of Islam? do they justify the actions of its extreme believers? --How did geography both help and hinder the peoples of Africa? --if Africa was indeed the "cradle of civilization", why has it always remained, as a continent, so far behind most of the rest of the world? --compare the impact of tribal and nomadic existence in native america, africa, and the middle east --Discuss the importance of accurate cartography. use examples from history[303] -- compare Japanese feudalism to that of middle ages Europe --how did the Renaissance create a new emphasis on individual achievement? --discuss the influence of the printing press on european life and culture --how did the Scientific Revolution transform the way people viewed the physical world? --discuss the pros and cons of the role of "Patron of the Arts" --Why has there only been one "Shakespeare"? --[economics]why did Europeans go to such lengths to obtain spices , a seemingly mundane commodity? --what are the elements of an "imperialist" policy? discuss comparisons with today --discuss the role and effect of natural disaster in human history --discuss the rise of capitalism--why has it achieved such long-lasting success in comparison to marxism, socialism, communism, etc.? --global interaction and cultural diffusion through exploration by powerful nations came at a price. many cultures were destroyed, etc. discuss --in what ways do winning of overseas empires affect the economy of individual european nations? of europe itself? --why did the slave trade cause some african nations to decline, yet others to rise?[geography, economics] --discuss absolute monarchs and their effect[s] on a nation. use examples --how did Parliament emerge victorious form the struggles with the kings of England? --[economics] examine and compare how costly wars and religious persecutions can affect a nation's fortunes. compare in particular france under louis xiv with nazi germany fighting 2-front war and persecuting jews --examine the "cult of celebrity" using louis xiv as an example --examine the concept of "courage", looking at inter alia Charles I at his execution. does courage always need to be so dramatic? --discuss the historical anecdote concerning oliver cromwell and one george cony--what does it say about the Rule of Law? |
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| EARLY MODERN TIMES : | EARLY MODERN TIMES[1300-1800] --The Renaissance and the Reformation[1300-1650] --The First Global Age: Europe and Asia[1415-1796] --The First Global Age: Europe, the Americas, and Africa[1492-1750] --The Age of Absolutism[1550-1800] |
--Between13oos-1500s: Europe experienced period of cultural rebirth["renaissance"]; also Protestant Reformation and Scientific Revolution made their marks --First in italy & spreading to Northern Europe Renaissance reached peak in painting, sculpture and architecture --Humanism : intellectual movement stressed study of classical greek and Roman cultures and development of the individual --Reformers like Luther and Calvin challenged Church corruption, finally breaking away fro Church entirely --in response Catholic Church undertook its own vigorous housecleaning reform movement --religious fervor led to widespread intolerance and persecution by both protestants and catholics --Scientific Revolution changed way Europeans viewed the physical world: e.g. Copernicus, Newton, Galileo --1500s: Europeans gradually built trading empires in Asia; thus began period of increasing global interdependence that has continued to present day --technology improvements helped european explorers navigate the vast oceans of the world --looking for sea route to asia, Columbus came upon the Americas [no. and so.] --desire for spices led Europeans to seek control of the Indian Ocean trade network --By late 1500s: Dutch hegemony over Portugal --in 1700s: England and France vie for dominance --1500s-1600s: China and Korea restricted contacts with the outside world --Japanese, after initially welcoming west, later became isolationist --Age of Exploration: European powers built colonial empires in America. New patterns of conquest and global exchange had great impact on Africa as well --Spanish conquistadors vanquished Aztec and Incan civilizations and set up vast empire in Americas --1600s: Spain , France, England, Netherlands competing for trade and colonies --Arrival of European settlers brought disaster to Native Americans --Millions of slaves imported from Africa to meet labour demands in colonies --slave trade led to fall of some African States and rise of others --Columbian Exchange: vast global interchange of people, animals, products, culture, ideas, technology --1500s: Europe experienced a commercial revoluton bringing dramatic economic changes--including the rise of CAPITALISM --1500s & 1600s: European monarchs struggled to centralize power, thus shifting effectively the center of world civilization to Europe --1500s: wealth from Americas made Spain world's wealthiest --Following religious and social turmoil, Louis XIV of France achieved royal absolutism & helped France become most powerful natin in 1600s --Despite efforts at absolutism by several English monarchs, PARLIAMENT successfully asserted itself against royal power --Oliver Cromwell emerged in the Interregnum as Lord High Protector of All England --The Rule of Law evolved --30 years' war involved most of Europe, with Prussia emerging as new protestant power after Peace of Westphalia --Hapsburgs expanded Austrian territory, but unable to strongly centralize --Peter the Great of Russia did centralize royal power. embarked on program of modernization, and sought to expand Russian territory from Europe to the Pacific |
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