10th Grade World HistoryMr. McMath

Term 1

ScheduleLesson 10A 10B

1 17-Aug 17-Aug2 19-Aug 19-Aug3 20-Aug 21-Aug4 24-Aug 24-Aug5 26-Aug 26-Aug6 27-Aug 28-Aug7 31-Aug 31-Aug8 2-Sep 2-Sep9 3-Sep 4-Sep

10 7-Sep 7-Sep11 9-Sep 9-Sep12 10-Sep 11-Sep13 14-Sep 14-Sep14 16-Sep 16-Sep15 17-Sep 18-Sep16 21-Sep 21-Sep17 23-Sep 23-Sep18 24-Sep 25-Sep19 1-Oct 2-Oct20 5-Oct 5-Oct21 7-Oct 7-Oct

Interest Packet

Term IntroductionHistory is a constantly evolving story that has had many climactic events which have shaped our world today. These events often get thought of as separate stories with little to no connection to each other. In this first term of World History, we will be studying different historical event that revolutionized our way of thinking and brought on the modern age. We will look at how these events link together and explore their greater significance.

How we evaluate historical events will also affect our opinions about contemporary issues, as many historical events share the same value conflicts as many of the issues today. We will begin building many of the skills necessary to make an educated evaluation of history. Skills such source evaluation, understanding multiple perspectives, historical empathy, and formulating an effective argument.

Topic OverviewRenaissanceProtestant ReformationExplorationColumbian ExchangeSlave TradeSpanish Armada

Essential QuestionsWhat ended the Dark Ages?Is it ever necessary for a political power to give false information to their subjugates?What caused the Protestant Reformation?What motivated Europe’s exploration?

Skills Chart__: Students will be able to recognize connections between different historical events__: Students will be able to analyze primary sources and understand its content__: Students understand how the Renaissance started__: Students can form and argue an opinion on whether or not government should ever keep information secret.__: Students recognize the impact that the Columbian Exchange had on our world today.

StandardsReading HistoryRH.10.1. Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and secondary sources, attending to such features as the date and origin of the information.

RH.10.2. Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source; provide an accurate summary of how key events or ideas develop over the course of the text.

RH.10.3. Analyze in detail a series of events described in a text; determine whether earlier events caused later ones or simply preceded them.

RH.10.4. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including vocabulary describing political, social, or economic aspects of history/social science.

RH.10.6. Compare the point of view of two or more authors for how they treat the same or similar topics, including which details they include and emphasize in their respective accounts.

RH.10.8. Assess the extent to which the reasoning and evidence in a text support the author’s claims.

RH.10.9. Compare and contrast treatments of the same topic in several primary and secondary sources.

Writing HistoryWH.10.1 Write arguments focused on discipline-specific content.

WH.10.2 Write informative/explanatory texts, including the narration of historical events, scientific procedures/ experiments, or technical processes.

WH.10.4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.

WH.10.9 Draw evidence from informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.

WH.10.10 Write routinely over extended time frames (time for reflection and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.

Speaking and ListeningSL.10.1. Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 9–10 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.

SL.10.3. Evaluate a speaker’s point of view, reasoning, and use of evidence and rhetoric, identifying any fallacious reasoning or exaggerated or distorted evidence.Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas

SL.10.4. Present information, findings, and supporting evidence clearly, concisely, and logically such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization, development, substance, and style are appropriate to purpose, audience, and task.

SL.10.6. Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate

Lesson Overview

Lesson 1: Course IntroductionGoal: Outline assignment and expectations

Get to know each other

Lesson 2: How to evaluate resources

Goal: Learn and be able to recognize the different factors that make a source reliableSkills: RH.10.2; RH.10.6; RH.10.8Credibility Continuum

Lesson 3: Why losing the Crusades was good for EuropeGoal: Learn how Europe actually will benefit in the long run from losing the Crusades.

Skills: RH.10.1; RH.10.2; RH.10.4Primary Source Reading

Lesson 4: What is the Renaissance?Goal: Learn about the inspiration behind the Renaissance and a few of it’s themes reflected in the art of that time.

Fathers of the Renaissance Chart

Lesson 5: I ‘Da Man!Goal: Assign the Renaissance Rap Battle project and begin preparations.

Skills: WH.10.1; WH.10.4; SL.10.1Rap Battle Preparation

Lesson 6: I ‘Da Man!Goal: Assign the Renaissance Rap Battle project and begin preparations.

Skills: WH.10.1; WH.10.4; SL.10.1Rap Battle Preparation

Lesson 7: I ‘Da Man!Goal: Assign the Renaissance Rap Battle project and begin preparations.

Skills: WH.10.1; WH.10.4; SL.10.1Rap Battle Preparation

Lesson 8: I ‘Da Man!Goal: Perform the Renaissance Rap Battles

Skills: SL.10.3; SL.10.4; SL.10.6Fathers of the Renaissance Rap Battles

Lesson 9: The Ultimate TestGoal: Learn the events that led up to the Reformation and understand the significance of Luther’s actions.

Skills: WH.10.1; WH.10.2; WH.10.10SimulationHW: Reformation Reflection: What would you risk your life for?

Lesson 10: The Deviations From the ChurchGoals: Learn about the different sects of Christianity that formed during the Reformation and their differences.

HW: WikiLeaks Reading and debate prep

Lesson 11: WikiLeaks Debate: Should the government keep secrets from their people?Goals: Discuss the necessity, if any, of authorities keeping secrets.

Skills: RH.10.1; RH.10.6; SL.10.1; SL.10.3; SL.10.4

HW: Debate reflection; Quiz Review

Lesson 12: QuizGoals: Assess student understanding of the covered material

Lesson 13: ExplorationGoals: Determine the motives for Europe’s exploration: curiosity, economic, or religious.Chart the early explorers’ journeys

Skills: RH.10.1; RH.10.2; RH.10.4; RH.10.6; RH.10.9; WH.10.1; WH.10.9Early Explorers’ JourneysPrimary Source Reading: Prince Henry the Navigator

Lesson 14: ExplorationGoals: Learn about the conquistadors and their interactions with the natives

Lesson 15: Columbian Exchange Impact Goals: Learn how the Columbian Exchange forever impacted the world as we know it today.

Primary Source Reading

Lesson 16: Columbian Exchange Food ActivityResearch Paragraphs

*Extra credit opportunity: Columbian Exchange Cooking Activity

Lesson 17: Slave trade activity

Lesson 18: Slave Trade Goals: Students will learn about the process and motivation behind the slave trade

Primary Source Reading

Lesson 19: Spanish ArmadaGoals: Learn about the Spanish Armada and assess whether British success can be attributed more to skill, luck, or poor Spanish planning.

Skills: RH.10.3; WH.10.1; WH.10.2HW: Reflection

Lesson 20: Quiz

Lesson 21: Term ReviewGoal: Reflect on term 1 and evaluate how it went.

Make goals to improve next term.

Further Readings:World History: The Big Eras p.67-90

AssessmentCitizenship: 10%Quizzes: 30%Project: 30%Homework: 30%

Project RubricCategory Points Possible Points Earned

Has 3 separate raps, one for battling each person, prepared and ready 10

Each rap consists of two ten-lined stanzas 10

Each rap references at least 3 facts about your opponent 25

Collectively, at least 6 different facts about your character are referenced 25

Rhyming: the last word of each line rhymes with the last word of another line

10

Burnage: effectively making your opponents look foolish 10

Creativity: using unique style and rhymes in your raps 10

Total 100