Springfield Schools—Essential Standards
Teacher: Mr. Todd Bertram
Quarter/Semester:_Qu. 1 & 2 – Sem. I
Department:_Social Studies
Subject:_World History
Standard #
Description
2010-2011
Grade(s) 11 Team Members:________________________________
Example or Rigor
Prior Skills Needed
Assessment
When Taught? If
taught.
III B
World civ. and
religions.
1000 BC-500 AD
Students will be able to locate various
Mesoamerican civilizations and describe
characteristics and advancements of each.
-Locate on a map.
-Characteristics of; gov’t,
religion, & agriculture.
Understanding of the geographic region and
location of Middle American regions.
Daily discussions
Worksheets
Quizzes
Test
Second quarter.
(weeks 12-14)
III C
World civ. and
religions.
1000 BC-500 AD
Students will be able to describe the
influence the Greeks had on other cultures.
(spread of Hellenistic cultures)
-Locate on a map.
-Be able to list traits that
were shared; gov’t, art,
trade, religion, & tech.
Understanding about Greek Government,
religion, trade, and citizenship.
Daily discussions
Worksheets
Quizzes
Test
First quarter.
(weeks 5-7)
III D
Early Medieval
& Byzantium.
400-1000 Ad
Students will understand why the Roman
empire split into two halves & why
Constantinople was declared the capital of
the Eastern Empire.
What /where was the Roman Empire?
Where is the Black Sea / Constantinople?
Why were countries trading with Asia?
Daily discussions
Worksheets
Quizzes
Test
First quarter.
(weeks 8-10)
III D
Early Medieval
& Byzantium.
400-1000 AD
Students will explain how Christianity was
spread through Europe and the impact it
had on government, laws, and culture.
Foundation/ teachings of Christianity.
Ancient religions of Europe.
Trade routes between Europe and
Mesopatamia.
Daily discussions
Worksheets
Quizzes
Test
Second quarter.
(weeks 10-12)
III D
Early Medieval
& Byzantium.
400-1000 AD
Students will be able to describe the levels
of the feudal estate systems and explain
how it impacted the lives of the people.
-Locate on a map
-What events lead up to the
division of the Roman Empire.
Reasons why Constantinople
became the capital of the
East.
-Locate on a map
-Where did Christianity
originate from and how was it
spread. How was Europe
changed due to Christianity?
-Locate on a map
-What are the levels of
feudalism? What was life like
for people in various levels?
Why was the feudal estate system needed,
the dark ages?
Why were European governments weak?
Daily discussions
Worksheets
Quizzes
Test
Second quarter.
(weeks (14-16)
III E
Global
encounters,
exchanges, and
conflicts
500 AD-1500 AD
III E
Global
encounters,
exchanges, and
conflicts
500 AD-1500 AD
Students will know why the crusades took
place and understand the religious
significance of Jerusalem for the Christians,
Muslim, and Jews.
-Locate on a map
-Why is Jerusalem a holy city
for so many people? When
did the Crusades begin and
why did so many people go on
them.
-Locate on a map
-Where did the Black Death
originate from? How was it
spread and what happened to
the economies of Europe.
How did Europe rebuild?
What important events look place in
Jerusalem? What were the Jewish wars
(Rome)? Who were King David & Solomon.?
Who was Saladin?
Daily discussions
Worksheets
Quizzes
Test
Second quarter.
(Weeks 14-16)
What were the trade routes most commonly
used between 500 AD and 1500 AD?
What kinds of goods were being traded and
why were they important?
Daily discussions
Worksheets
Quizzes
Test
Second quarter.
(weeks 15-17)
Students can identify crisis and recovery
related to the Black Death. Students can
identify the impact the Black Death had on
Europe.
Description—What is the essential standard to be learned? Define in student-friendly vocabulary.
Example or Rigor—What does this look like? Provide an example or sample problem.
Prior Skills Needed—What knowledge or skills must the student already have in order to master this standard?
Assessment—How will student mastery be measured?
Springfield Schools—Essential Standards
When Taught—What is the proposed time frame for teaching this standard?
*Adapted from Solution-Tree 2009 Reproducibles
2010-2011