1 History. The student understands that historical events influence contemporary events. 2. History. The student understands the influences of individuals and groups from various cultures on various historical and contemporary societies. 3. Geography. The student uses geographic tools to answer geographic question 4. Geography. The student understands the factors that influence the locations and characteristics of locations of various contemporary societies on maps and globes and uses latitude and longitude to determine absolute locations. 5. Geography. The student understands how geographic factors influence the economic development, political relationships, and policies of societies. 8. Economics. The student understands the factors of production in a society's economy 9 Economics. The student understands the various ways in which people organize economic systems. 10 Economics. The student understands categories of economic activities and the data used to measure a society's economic level. 11. Government. The student understands the concepts of limited and unlimited governments 12. Government. The student understands various ways in which people organize governments 15. Culture. The student understands the similarities and differences within and among cultures in various world societies 16 Culture. The student understands that all societies have basic institutions in common even though the characteristics of these institutions may differ. 18. Culture. The student understands the relationship that exists between the arts and the societies in which they are produced. *Please see World Cultures Ongoing TEKS 20-23. See HMH Social Studies Skills (1A) trace characteristics of various contemporary societies in regions that resulted from historical events or factors such as invasion, conquests, colonization, immigration, and trade How did historical events influence the development of the following? -European Union -Industrialization - HMH Ch. 13-18 - NatGeo Ch. 9, 10 The Terrible Things: An Allegory of the Holocaust by Eve Bunting Google Drive Europe Folder (2A) identify and describe the influence of individual or group achievements on various historical or contemporary societies such as the classical Greeks on government and the American Revolution on the French Revolution; and (2B) evaluate the social, political, Page 1 of 10 What was the influence of individual or group achievements on various societies in the past or present? How significant were their contributions? -Greeks (Democracy) -Romans (Republic) ELPS Recurring Strategies: - Cornell Notes - Vocabulary Foldables - KWL - Graphic Organizers - Anticipation Organized by country and includes projects/ - HMH Ch. 13, Sec. 2; Ch. 14, Sec. 3 French Revolution ( Bad Romance by Lady Gaga) Safari Montage- The History
economic, and cultural contributions of individuals and groups from various societies, past and present. -Martin Luther -Queen Victoria Guides (used throughout unit) of the U.S. Government -Horrible Histories: The Measly Middle Ages YouTube: Black Death ( Holla Back Girl by Gwen Stefani) (3B) pose and answer questions about geographic distributions and patterns for various world regions and countries shown on maps, graphs, charts, models, and databases (3D) create thematic maps, graphs, charts, models, and databases depicting aspects such as population, disease, and economic activities of various world regions and countries. (4D) identify and locate major physical and human geographic features such as landforms, water bodies, and urban centers of various places and regions; (4E) draw sketch maps that illustrate various places and regions; and (4F) identify the location of major world countries such as Canada, Mexico, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Norway, Sweden, Page 2 of 10 Locate major European geographical features and countries using maps, charts, models, and databases. Where is it located? Why is it there? What is significant about its location? How is its location related to the location of other people, places, and environments? - How does climate influence human activity in a region? Differentiate between: -Countries which belong to the EU -Countries with Republics - Countries with Constitutional Monarchies Students will be able to locate: Ireland, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Greece, Sweden, Norway, Iceland Athens, Sparta, Rome Alps, Pyrenees, Scandinavian and Iberian Peninsulas Bodies of Water Atlantic Ocean, Mediterranean Sea, Rhine River, Danube River Country in a Bag Project - HMH Ch. 14, Sec. 1 - HMH Ch. 13, Sec. 1 and 3; Ch. 15, Sec. 1, Ch. 16, Sec. 1 - Nystrom Atlas Activities Lesson 1 -Geography of Europe: The People and World Geography: Europe Google Drive: - Geography of Europe PPT
Russia, South Africa, Nigeria, Iraq, Afghanistan, Israel, Iran, India, Pakistan, the People's Republic of China, the Republic of China (Taiwan), Japan, North and South Korea, Indonesia, and Australia. (5A) identify and explain the geographic factors responsible for the location of economic activities in places and regions (5B) identify geographic factors such as location, physical features, transportation corridors and barriers, and distribution of natural resources that influence a society's ability to control territory (8A) describe ways in which the factors of production (natural Which geographic factors influenced the location of economic activities in western Europe? Identify and explain the geographic features that contributed to industrialization. Focus on geographic factors that influence a society s ability to control territory. Transportation barriers What are transportation barriers to individual countries within Western Europe? Transportation corridors In what ways does Western Europe have geographic access to areas with prevalent natural resources? Distribution of natural resources What are the ways in which the factors of What did Western Europe need (and not have) in terms of natural resources to support industrialization? - barriers - corridors - factors of production - HMH Ch. 14 - Nystrom Atlas Activities, Lesson 2 Page 3 of 10
resources, labor, capital, and entrepreneurs) influence the economies of various contemporary societies; (8B) identify problems and issues that may arise when one or more of the factors of production is in relatively short supply; (8C) explain the impact of relative scarcity of resources on international trade and economic interdependence among and within societies (10A) define and give examples of agricultural, wholesale, retail, manufacturing (goods), and service industries; (16C) analyze the efforts and activities institutions use to sustain themselves over time such as the development of an informed citizenry through education and the use of monumental architecture by religious institutions. production (natural resources, labor, capital, and entrepreneurs) influence the economies of various contemporary societies? - Describe how demographic factors may affect production of goods and services in Europe. What are the efforts and activities institutions use to sustain themselves over time? Monumental and religious examples: - Ancient Greek architectural forms - Renaissance Italy/Vatican City - Church steeple - Mosques/minarets What problems and issues may arise when one or more of the factors of production is in relatively short supply? - natural resources - labor force - capital - infrastructure - International trade - currency - economic interdependence - wholesale - retail - manufacturing - service industry - Institution - Monumental architecture What are agricultural, wholesale, retail, manufacturing (goods) and service industries? Reasons to limit is: - to protect individual rights, such as speech, press, religion, assembly, petition - prevent abuse of power - Consequences of unlimited government include loss of individual freedoms such as the right to vote, free How Economic Activities Define a Culture *Needs subscription www.teachtci.com-world Cultures Alive-Supranatural Cooperation in the European Union - HMH Ch. 14, Sec. 3 - HMH Ch. 13, Sec. 3 - Google Drive PPTS: Middle Ages French Revolution Industrial Revolution Napoleon PPT s can be found in the applicable folder A History of the Renaissance Page 4 of 10
(11C) identify reasons for limiting the power of government; (12A) identify and give examples of governments with rule by one, few, or many; (12B) compare ways in which various societies such as China, Germany, India, and Russia organize government and how they function; (12C) identify historical origins of democratic forms of government such as Ancient Greece (10B) describe levels of economic development of various societies using indicators such as life expectancy, gross domestic product (GDP), GDP per capita, and literacy; Page 5 of 10 Why should the power of government be limited? Specificity: - Identify forms of government in modern European countries. - What are the origins of democratic forms of government? How do indicators such as life expectancy, GDP, GDP per capita, and literacy; help us describe levels of economic development? Have students analyze similarities and differences between how democracy was practiced in Ancient Athens and Rome and how it is practiced in selected modern European nations. Compare various countries within each region in order to see differences. Use resources (textbook or CIA World Factbook) to create a table showing the differences between various European countries in terms of - Literacy rate - Life expectancy - GDP per Capita - tyranny - anarchy - feudal system - oligarchy - nationalism - republic - alliance - empire - natural barrier - democracy speech, freedom of religion, free press, right to a trial by jury, etc. Safari Montage- Comparative Government - HMH Ch. 13, Sec. 2 *Needs subscription www.teachtci.com-world Cultures Alive-The Challenge of Forming a Government, Learning About the Roots of Democracy - GDP Per Capita - HMH Ch. 15, Sec. 3 CIA World Factbook (15D) analyze the experiences Specificity: - How can dividing - HMH Ch. 16, Sec. 4
and evaluate the contributions of diverse groups to multicultural societies - Describe the cultural practices of European regions. - Compare and contrast cultures of Europe with your own. a diverse country into regions make it easier to understand? www.countryreports.org www.countrywatch.com Google Drive PPTS: Russia People of Europe (18A) explain the relationships that exist between societies and their architecture, art, music, and literature Specificity: - Identify architectural and artistic influences in Europe. -Rick Steves European Christmas - Renaissance - HMH Ch. 13, Sec. 4; Ch. 14, Sec. 2 and 3 www.playingforchange.com Safari Montage-Renaissance Art, Music & Literature A History of the Renaissance Horrible Histories: Rockin Renaissance (1A) trace characteristics of various contemporary societies in regions that resulted from historical events or factors such as invasion, conquests, colonization, immigration, and trade; (2A) identify and describe the influence of individual or group achievements on various What historical events brought about communism and the Soviet Union? Communism (Soviet Union) What was the influence of individual or group achievements on various ELPS Recurring Strategies: - Cornell Notes Google Drive PPTS: Russia People of Europe - The New Russia: From Marx to McDonalds - The World of Ancient Rome - HMH Ch. 17, Sec. 2, Ch. 18, Sec. 3, 4 Page 6 of 10
historical or contemporary societies such as the classical Greeks on government and the American Revolution on the French Revolution; (2B) evaluate the social, political, economic, and cultural contributions of individuals and groups from various societies, past and present. societies in the past or present? How significant were their contributions? Lenin Stalin Catherine the Great - Vocabulary Foldables - KWL - Graphic Organizers - Anticipation Guides Number the Stars by Lois Lowry -The Industrial Revolution - Medieval Times: Life in the Middle Ages Google Drive Videos: - City Life in Europe - Conquerors: Alexander the Great - Conquerors: Peter the Great - Dark Ages: Europe After the Fall of Rome Google Drive PPTS: - Renaissance - World War I - World War II (3D) create thematic maps, graphs, charts, models, and databases depicting aspects such Where is it located? Why is it there? What is significant about its Create a map identifying the following: - Safari Montage: Horrible Histories (Animated) - Vicious Vikings - Terrible Tudors - Stormin Scots - Groovy Greeks - Ingenious Industrialists - Measly Middle Ages - Perilous Plague - Rockin Renaissance - Rotten Romans - HMH Ch. 17, Sec. 1- HMH Ch. 18 - NatGeo Ch. 11, 12 Page 7 of 10
as population, disease, and economic activities of various world regions and countries. (4D) identify and locate major physical and human geographic features such as landforms, water bodies, and urban centers of various places and regions; (4E) draw sketch maps that illustrate various places and regions; and (4F) identify the location of major world countries such as Canada, Mexico, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Norway, Sweden, Russia, South Africa, Nigeria, Iraq, Afghanistan, Israel, Iran, India, Pakistan, the People's Republic of China, the Republic of China (Taiwan), Japan, North and South Korea, Indonesia, and Australia. (4B) identify and explain the geographic factors responsible for patterns of population in places and regions; location? How is its location related to the location of other people, places, and environments? What geographic factors are responsible for patterns of population in places and regions? Russia Georgia Ukraine Poland Hungary Romania Lithuania Estonia Latvia Kazakhstan Kyrgyzstan Tajikistan Uzbekistan Turkmenistan Azerbaijan Ural Mountains Gobi Desert Black Sea Caspian Sea Pacific Ocean Arctic Ocean Volga River Siberia Population Natural resources Have students question, investigate, explain how the following factors play a role in where people live in this region: Natural resources including water Landforms Nystrom Atlas Activities Lesson 3 Page 8 of 10
(18D) identify examples of art, music, and literature that have transcended the boundaries of societies and convey universal themes such as religion, justice, and the passage of time. (9A) compare ways in which various societies organize the production and distribution of goods and services; (9B) compare and contrast free enterprise, socialist, and communist economies in various contemporary societies, including the benefits of the U.S. free enterprise system; What are examples of art, music, and literature that have transcended the boundaries of societies and convey universal themes? Vampire myths /tales? How do various societies organize the production and distribution of goods and services? Free Enterprise U.S. Communist Cuba, North Korea Socialist Germany, Sweden What are the similarities and differences of market, command, and mixed economies in various contemporary societies? - universal theme - free enterprise - socialist - communist Climate Potential for natural disasters (9D) examine the record of collective, non-free market economic systems in contemporary world societies. (10B) describe levels of economic development of various societies using indicators such as life expectancy, gross domestic product, GDP per capita, and literacy; (10C) identify and describe the effects of government regulation and taxation on economic Page 9 of 10 How do indicators such as life expectancy, GDP, GDP per capita, and literacy; help us describe levels of economic development? What are the effects of government regulation and taxation on Create a table showing the differences between various European countries in terms of Literacy rate Life expectancy GDP Per Capita GDP CIA FactBook
development and business planning. (11B) compare the characteristics of limited and unlimited governments; economic development and business planning? What are similarities and differences of limited and unlimited governments? explain that these factors indicate levels of Economic development Education Wealth Medical Care Compare/contrast limited and unlimited governments as well as different limited or unlimited governments. Page 10 of 10