BREMEN TOWNSHIP COMMUNITY
HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT #228
CURRICULUM GUIDE
Department:
Social Studies
Course:
World Civilizations (Honors)
Written: May, 2004
Revised 2009
WORLD CIVILIZATIONS SYLLABUS
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Instructor:
School Year:
Time:
Course No.
223
Course Title:
World Civilizations
Course Description:
World Civilizations is designed for students reading above grade level. The course is based on topics in
World History organized in eras of time with an emphasis on mastering historical analysis, interpretation
and evaluation. Students will gain skills in researching, communicating, problem solving, thinking and
teaming. Students will be expected to do historical book and video reviews in addition to the activities
required in the curriculum.
The student will understand that:
Semester One
Unit 1 – the development of civilizations is influenced by their geography
river civilizations provided the foundation for organization and order.
Unit 2 – Greece provided intellectual and organizational foundation for Western Civilization.
Unit 3 – Rome’s expansion adapted and spread its culture throughout the world.
the fall of Rome was caused by various factors.
Unit 4 – need for protection in Middle Ages led to changing social order.
Europeans developed political and economic systems to protect themselves.
the Roman Catholic Church emerged as a powerful institution.
religious conflict linked East and West
Unit 5 – the rebirth of learning led to advancements in society.
renaissance’s rebirth of learning and culture in Europe.
misuse of church’s power led to the challenging of the church’s authority.
Semester Two
Unit 6 – abuses of absolute power led to ages of revolution and reason.
Unit 7 – the rise of nations set the foundation for future conflicts.
Unit 8 – WWI had profound influence over the future world order.
Unit 9 – WWII was a continuation of the struggle for world order.
Unit 10 – the result of WWII led to a world divided by conflicting ideologies.
Credit: 1
Level:
10th Grade Honors
Prerequisite: A past record of high academic achievement
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Areas of Study:
Semester One
Unit 1
-
River Civilizations
Pages: 8-22
Performance Assessment: 16-22
Unit 2
-
Greece
Pages: 23-104
Performance Assessment: 30-104
Unit 3
-
Rome
Pages: 105-143
Performance Assessment: 113-143
Unit 4
-
Middle Ages
Pages: 144-158
Performance Assessment: 152-158
Unit 5
-
Renaissance and Reformation
Pages: 159-193
Performance Assessment: 166-193
Semester Two
Unit 6
-
The Ages of Reason and Revolution
Pages: 194-294
Performance Assessment: 200-294
Unit 7
-
Rise of Nations and Imperialism
Pages: 294-320
Performance Assessment: 302-320
Unit 8
-
World War I
Pages: 321-334
Performance Assessment: 329-334
Unit 9
-
World War II
Pages: 335-395
Performance Assessment: 344-395
Unit 10
-
Cold War
Pages: 396-404
Performance Assessment: 401-404
Textbook:
World History – Patterns of Interaction by Beck, et al., 2003
Student will also be expected to read at least 4 novels from the list below.
The Prince
Animal Farm
All Quiet on the Western Front
Hiroshima
The Devil’s Arithmetic
The King’s Shadow
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Table of Contents
SYLLABUS ........................................................................................................................
TABLE OF CONTENTS ....................................................................................................
GENERAL COURSE OUTCOMES ..................................................................................
LEARNER PROGRAM OUTCOMES ..............................................................................
SUGGESTED TIME LINES ..............................................................................................
UNIT OUTCOMES
Semester One
Unit 1: River Civilizations ............................................................................................
Unit 2: Greece .............................................................................................................
Unit 3: Rome ................................................................................................................
Unit 4: Middle Ages.....................................................................................................
Unit 5: Renaissance and Reformation..........................................................................
Semester Two
Unit 6: The Ages of Reason and Revolutions ..............................................................
Unit 7: Rise of Nations and Imperialism .....................................................................
Unit 8: World War I .....................................................................................................
Unit 9: World War II ...................................................................................................
Unit 10: Cold War…………………………………………………………………….
World Civilizations
GENERAL COURSE OUTCOMES
A.
Enduring Understandings:
Students will understand that…
Semester One
Unit 1 – the development of civilizations is influenced by their geography
river civilizations provided the foundation for organization and order.
Unit 2 – Greece provided intellectual and organizational foundation for Western Civilization.
Unit 3 – Rome’s expansion adapted and spread its culture throughout the world.
the fall of Rome was caused by various factors.
Unit 4 – the need for protection in Middle Ages led to changing social order.
Europeans developed political and economic systems to protect themselves.
the Roman Catholic Church emerged as a powerful institution.
religious conflict linked East and West
Unit 5 – the rebirth of learning led to advancements in society.
renaissance’s rebirth of learning and culture in Europe.
misuse of church’s power led to the challenging of the church’s authority.
Semester Two
Unit 6 – abuses of absolute power led to ages of revolution and reason.
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Unit 7 – the rise of nations set the foundation for future conflicts.
Unit 8 – WWI had profound influence over the future world order.
Unit 9 – WWII was a continuation of the struggle for world order.
Unit 10 – the result of WWII led to a world divided by conflicting ideologies.
B.
Applications of Learning:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Communicating: TLW read, write, speak and listen at or above 10th grade.
Problem Solving and Thinking Skills: TLW his/her use of thinking skills and
problem solving theoretical and real problems and situations.
Teaming: TLW demonstrate the ability to work with others to solve problems
and accomplish goals.
Technology: TLW demonstrate skills in using technology to research,
communicate and produce projects.
TLW demonstrate his/her use of thinking skills and historical skills of analyzing,
interpreting, and evaluating.
TLW demonstrate the ability to read, understand and use graphs, charts, maps,
and other data formats.
TLW demonstrate advanced research skills by assessing materials, choosing
relevant materials, and analyzing materials for advanced research assignments.
Performance Assessments
Semester One
Unit One- Create your own River Civilization
Unit Two- A Walk Through the Golden Age of Greece
Unit Three- Ancient History of Rome Travel Guide
Unit Four- Major Religions Board Game
Unit Five- Spoke Diagrams on the Religions of the Reformation
Semester Two
Unit Six- The Challenge of Ruling
Unit Seven- Rock Paper Scissor
Unit 8- Model of a Battle
Unit 9- Recounting Stories of Resistance from the Holocaust
Unit 10- Role Play an Interview with a Person in a War
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BREMEN COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT #228
Learner Program Outcomes
for
Social Studies
Social Studies Definition
Social Studies is the integrated study of the Social Studies* and Humanities** to promote civic
competence. The primary purpose of Social Studies is to help young people develop the ability
to make informed and reasoned decisions in their personal lives and for the public good as
citizens of a culturally diverse, democratic society in an interdependent world.
*
History, government/political science/civics, economics, geography, sociology,
psychology, anthropology, archeology, philosophy, and religion
**
Art, music, drama, dance, literature, architecture, and parts of mathematics, and natural
science
E2
RESPONSIBLE CITIZEN
2.1
TLW understand the United States governmental systems, compare them to other
governmental systems, and demonstrate civic competence in a democratic society.
2.2
TLW analyze the United States free-market system, compare it to other economic
systems, and demonstrate consumer skills in the selection of products and/or services.
2.3
TLW analyze and interpret the history of the world with an emphasis on the United States
and Illinois.
2.4
TLW understand world geography and the effects of geography on society with emphasis
on the United States.
2.5
TLW understand human behavior in terms of individual and/or group behavior.
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Suggested Time Lines:
Semester One
Unit 1
River Civilizations
2 weeks
Unit 2
Greece
3 weeks
Unit 3
Rome
3 weeks
Unit 4
Middle Ages
3 weeks
Unit 5
Renaissance and Reformation
2 weeks
Semester Two
Unit 6
The Ages of Reason and Revolutions
2 weeks
Unit 7
The Rise of Nations and Imperialism
2 weeks
Unit 8
World War I
4 weeks
Unit 9
World War II
4 weeks
Unit 10
Cold War
3 weeks
Students are required to read one novel per quarter. The novel should come from the list below:
The Prince
Animal Farm
Hiroshima
The King’s Shadow
All Quiet on the Western Front
The Devil’s Arithmetic
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