Ancient World History
th
7 Grade Course Information
Teacher: Mr. Haley
Email: ghaley@wyalusingrams.com
Website: www.wyalusingrams.com
Parental Portal: https://www.plusportals.com/WyalusingValleyJuniorSeniorHS
Textbook: Human Heritage A World History, Greenblatt and Lemmo. 1995
Course Description: Ancient World History is a year long survey course beginning with
prehistory and concluding around 1500 C.E. The course emphasizes the traditional
political-diplomatic account of world history, as well as an exploration of the
environmental, social, political, religious, intellectual, and cultural factors that have
shaped the world in which we live.
Objective (Year): Through the study of World History, a student will gain an
understanding of continuity and change within and across eras of time. They will become
familiar with the accomplishments of civilizations like Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece,
Rome, etc. As we study many different civilizations, students will also continue to
develop their reading, writing, and critical thinking skills that will be helpful in future
academic activities and provide enduring skills for life beyond high school.
Title and Approx. Length of Study
Unit 1 Chapter 1- Geography and History
2 Week
Unit 1 Chapter 2- Prehistoric People
2 Week
Unit 2 Chapter 3- Mesopotamia
1 Week
Unit 2 Chapter 4- Egypt
2 Week
Content
Five Themes
Land, Water and Climate
Natural Resources
Legends
Archaeology
Paleolithic
Neolithic
Rise of Sumer
Mesopotamian Empires
Contributions
The Nile
Old Kingdom
Middle Kingdom
New Kingdom
Contributions
Unit 2 Chapter 5- Eastern River Valleys
.5 Week
Unit 3 Chapter 6- Phoenicians and Hebrews
1 Week
Unit 3 Chapter 7- Military Empires
1 Week
Unit 3 Chapter 8- Africa and the Americas
1.5 Week
Unit 4 Chapter 9- Beginnings
.5 Week
Unit 4 Chapter 10- City States
2 Week
Unit 4 Chapter 11- Cultural Contributions
.5 Week
Unit 4 Chapter 12- Hellenistic Period
.5 Week
Unit 5 Chapter 13- Beginnings
1 Week
Unit 5 Chapter 14- Roman Republic
2 Week
Unit 5 Chapter 15- Roman Empire
2 Week
Unit 5 Chapter 16- Christianity
1 Week
Unit 6 Chapter 17- The German
.5 Week
Unit 6 Chapter 18- The Franks
1 Week
Unit 6 Chapter 19- Irish and Anglo Saxons
.5 Week
Unit 6 Chapter 20- Vikings
The Indus River Valley
The Huang Ho River Valley
Phoenicians
Hebrews
Assyrians
Chaldeans
Persians
African Kingdoms
Middle Kingdoms
East African Civilizations
Path to the Americas
Mesoamerica
The Incas
The Minoans
The Mycenaeans
The Polis
Sparta
Athens
Decline of the City States
Religious Practices
Science
Philip of Macedonia
Alexander the Great
Founding of Rome
The Etruscans
The Etruscans and Romans
Roman Government
Roman Expansion
Punic Wars
Effects of Conquest
Roman Leaders
Rule of Augustus
Pax Romana
Daily Life in Rome
Fall of the Empire
The Beginnings
Christianity and Rome
The Church
Village Life
The Conquerors
Clovis
Charles Martel
Charlemagne
Celtic Ireland
Christianity
The Land
2 Week
Unit 7 Chapter 21- Byzantine Empire
1 Week
Unit 7 Chapter 22- Spread of Islam
.5 Week
Unit 8 Chapter 24- Feudal Society
1.5 Week
Unit 8 Chapter 25- The Church
2 Week
Daily Life
Raiders and Adventurers
Constantinople
Justinian
The Church
Decline of the Empire
Islam
Arab Empire
Land and Government
The Nobility
Knighthood
The Manor
Catholic Influence
Attempts at Reform
Learning
The Crusades
Keys to Success:
Students need to be organized. Come to class with text, notebook, pencil, journal,
portfolio folder and agenda mate. Use agenda to record homework assignments.
Parents should check to make sure students are getting homework done. If
necessary, check lesson plans on school web site. Use online gradebook access to
keep up with childs grades and/or email me if questions.
Materials Needed:
Student provides- 3 ring Binder with a notebook or notebook paper, pencil, folder
School provides- Textbook, Agenda Mate, Journal
Learning Activities:
Lecture
Discussion
Instructional Media
Reading Packets
Projects
Cooperative Learning Assignments
Presentations
Grading:
Grading is done using straight points. If a quiz is worth 15 points and a test is
worth 50 points, the total points scored on all assignments will be added together and
divided by the total points possible. This is how the marking period grade will be
configured. Parents can access their child’s grade for all their classes using the parent
portal of Redikers
Homework:
Homework may be given several days out of the week. However, my
assignments usually will only take 10 minutes or so to complete and could be finished in
class, in study hall, or perhaps homeroom.
Opportunities: Get involved in activities!
Sports- football, cross country, volleyball, wrestling, basketball, etc.
Clubs- SADD, Student Council, etc.
Band and Chorus
Organization is the key to Success!