Social Studiesby Matthew Caggia

Goals & Objectives

Visit the DPI Website for the NC Essential Standards or hover over the objectives listed below to see each.

WH.1.1.1,Identify the structure of a historical narrative or story: (its beginning, middle and end).

WH.1.1.2,Interpret data presented in time lines and create time lines.

WH.1.2.1,Reconstruct the literal meaning of a historical passage.

WH.1.2.2,Differentiate between historical facts and historical interpretations.

WH.1.3.1Identify issues and problems in the past.

WH.1.3.2Consider multiple perspectives of various peoples in the past.

WH.1.3.5Evaluate the influence of the past on contemporary issues.

WH.1.4.3Support interpretations with historical evidence.

WH.2.5Analyze the development and growth of major Eastern and Western religions.

WH.2.8Compare the conditions, racial composition, and status of social classes, castes, and slaves in ancient societies and analyze changes in those elements.

WH.2.9Evaluate the achievements of ancient civilizations in terms of their enduring cultural impact.

Handouts

All 3rd Quarter Handouts

All 4th Quarter Handouts

Unit 1A: River Valley Civilizations

Unit 1B: Greece & Rome

Unit 1C: World Religions

Unit 2A: World Empires

Unit 2B: Dark and Middle Ages of Europe

Unit 3: European Rebirth

Unit 4: First Global Age

Unit 5: Absolutism

Unit 6: Age of Revolutions

Unit 7: Age of Industry

Unit 8: Social Change

Unit 9: Early 20th Century

Unit 10: Mid-20th Century

Unit 11: Global Issues

Review Materials

Unit 1C: World Religions

Sections 2.5, 3.2, 3.4, 5.4, 10.1

This unit will focus on World Religions, that is, the major religions of today. These religions have grown to be global, not just regional, and have endured for millenia. Here we will discuss and look at the basic ideas of Hinduism, Buddhisn, Judaism, Confucianism, Christianity, and Islam. We will also look at two other Chinese philosophies, Legalism and Daoism. The purpose is to understand culture and the impact religion has had on people and history.

Study Tools

Online Textbook Resources

These pages contain links to online content for studenty practice. It includes worksheets, section summaries, note taking guides, self-tests and self-quizzes.

Chapter 2 Section 5 Self-Tests: Roots of Judaism
Chapter 3 Section 2 Self-Tests: Hinduism and Buddhism
Chapter 3 Section 4 Self-Tests: Rise of Civilization in China (Legalism, Daoism, Confucianism)
Chapter 5 Section 4 Self-Tests: The Rise of Christianity
Chapter 10 Section 1 Self-Tests: Rise of Islam

Vocabulary

Link to Quizlet! Vocabulary is the key to understanding any subject. Once you can break down the barrier of language the ideas and concepts are wide open. Here you can find the vocabulary for the unit to practice by using online flash cards and by practicing online generated vocabulary quizzes.

Unit 1C Vocabulary Quiz on Quizlet

When you get to the Quizlet Quiz page, you can adjust what type of quiz to take by using the check boxes on the right.

Videos!

"The Greatest Man on Earth"

This video was circulating on Facebook and when I saw it, I knew would have to show it when we discuss Hinduism. As we learn about dharma and karma it is interesting to see what people do when they are faced with a contradiction: obey their caste duty OR do what they believe to be morally right. While you may or may not agree with the title of the video, "The Greatest Man on Earth", more importantly focus on the conflict. It is also important to note, these types of conflicts can emerge in any and all religions, it is not something unique to Hinduism.

Time Life's "Lost Civilizations"

"Mesopotamia: Return to Eden"

This video clip discusses the origin of the core holy book of Judaism - the Torah. The importance of the writing down of the Torah is that it has impact beyond Judaism, as it is also the first five books of the Chrisitan Old Testament and the Tawrat of Islam.