S+Ware,+Morgan

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=Summary of Unit= **Subject/Topic Area(s): Social Studies: History** **Key Words: Colonial Expansion, Revolution** **Designed by: Morgan Ware** **Time Frame: 6-8 weeks** **School District:** **School:**
 * Unit Title: Grade Level(s):The Early Modern World, 1450-1800 **
 * ** Brief Summary of Unit ** ||
 * The purpose of this Unit is to develop an understanding of the Modern World, 1450-1800. This includes understanding the Renaissance and all the events that are during that time period: for example, the plague, reform in art, humanism, and new thinking about government. This also includes the Revolutions of the time, French and American. We will also learn about the expansion and exploration of Europe. You as a student will be making connections about the major events of this time period. You will do this through projects at the end of each lesson to show how well you understood the topic. You will take on the role of interviewer, historian, advertiser, director, and many more. Through out the unit I want you to think about how historical events changed the modern world, how/why did colonial expansion shift power in Europe, and how was the United States influenced by world historical events. You will be given the tools to answer these questions through, secondary and primary sources, Internet sources, and textbook/lecture. At the end of the Unit you will create a project to show your knowledge of the unit and your ability to apply that knowledge to real world situations. ||

=Establish Goals= Content Area: Social Studies Standard Label: E. History Standard: E1. Historical Knowledge, concepts, themes, and patterns Grade Level Span: Grade 9- Diploma - The Early Modern World, 1450-1800 Students understand major eras, major enduring themes, and historical influences in United States and World History, including the roots of democratic philosophy ideals, and institutions in the world.

=Students will understand that= •Historical events influence the modern world •Colonial expansion shifted power in Europe •World historical events influenced the United States

=Essential Questions= •How do historical events influence the modern world? •Why did colonial expansion shift power in Europe? •How was the United States influenced by historical events in the world?

=Students will know= •Key factorial information: Renaissance,French Revolution, Colonial expansion,Spanish conquest, dates, wars •Important events and people: Queen Elizabeth, Napoleon, French Revolution, American Revolution, King George III, Defeat of Spanish Armada •Vocabulary: Revolution, Expansion, Colony, Monarchy, Democracy, Armada, Exploration, Conquest, Economy, Consitution

=Students will be able to= •Show how colonial expansion influenced the modern world. •Make sense of the effect of colonial expansion on world powers. •Produce specific details on how the United States was influenced by the Renaissance. •Analyze sources to prove why the French Revolution happened. •Consider why the United States was influenced by the world. •Recognize why colonial expansion changed the world.

**Performance Task Overview** Congratulations! You, as a historian, have the opportunity to create an exhibit of a European country's role in colonization. You heard that the Smithsonian Natural History Museum is now looking for a group of historians to create a wikispace explaining a European county's role in colonization and what the group wants to include in the exhibit. Your task is to team up with three other historians to create a wikispace that explains the role/history of a Europeans country. Use all the resources of wikispaces as well as other media types (videos, interactive games, pictures, audio, etc.). You need at least two book sources and two internet sources to fully explain the history. You need to prove to the Board of Directors that your exhibit will be the most educational and bring in the most people. The winning team will have a position at the Smithsonian Natural History Museum as well as their exhibit being featured in the museum. Good Luck! :)

=Expectations= **Absent Policy**: You need to think of school as a job. Your job is to learn and in order to learn you need to go to school. If you miss class you need to check the class wiki for your assignments and for what was done in class that day. If you know you are going to miss class you need to give me at least a week of notice in advance so I can give you the assignments that you will be missing. If you are going to miss class and there is an assignment due that day, it is still due. You should email it to me before class time that way i can still give you feedback for next class. If you believe that you are unable to do your work because of your absence, come talk to me and we will work something out. Communication is the most important thing when it comes to absences! So do not hesitate to come talk to me about your concerns.

**Late Work Policy**: For late work that isn’t related to an absence, you need to come talk to me about it! For formal papers I expect you to email them to be the day they are due if you are going to be absent. If it is not done for the day it is due I will not be able to accept it so do not procrastinate (even if a great show is on)! If something comes up in your personal life that affects your ability to get your work done, again please come talk to me so that we can work out other arrangements.


 * Assignment Expectations**: Please put your best effort into an assignment, i enjoy reading your thoughts so make it fun and interesting! Please please spell check. It makes it harder to read an assignment if I can not understand what a word is supposed to be. I expect every assignment to be your critical analysis of historical event and topics. I do not want a cookie cutter answer. I want what is going on in your head! For citation I want Turabian style, it might be annoying but it is what every historian is using in the real world. And last but not least have fun with the assignments, it will make your learning easier!


 * Classroom Expectations**: Aretha said it best, folks: R-E-S-P-E-C-T. I fully expect everyone in this class to respect one another. History can be a tricky subject, and we will undoubtedly deal with some delicate topics while we’re in class together. I will not baby you or sugarcoat the content, for two reasons. First, you’re young adults and you can handle this material maturely. Second, to sugarcoat the material would be a disservice to you as students. So, in order for us to have a really effective history classroom and do some real learning, the environment needs to thrive on open communication, respect for each other and our ideas, and a willingness to work together in discussions and assignments. We will work together as a class to draft a “Classroom Environment Contract” outlining what we all expect from each other to make this classroom as great as we possibly can.


 * Plagiarism Policy**: Now for the nitty gritty. When doing an assignment i expect your own words. If I wanted to read Dr. Wards word I would go read an article that she has written. If you do plagiarize it is out of my control and is in the hands of the Principle and the school policy. Our school has a no tolerance policy when it comes to plagiarism, if you need more information about our policy you can read about it in your student handbook. It is not worth the consequences, so just don't do it!

=Benchmarks - Total Class Points 280= •**Podcast:** Students will take on the roles of interviewer and director. Students will take on the role of interviewer and "interview" one or two self selected key player(s) from the Enlightenment. Students will be in groups of three or four and each group member must have a part in the podcast. You must include a story board or basic outline of what the podcast is about that has been pre-approved by me. After the story board has been approved, you must have a script stating each members part and this needs to be approved by me before you can start recording. Be creative and have fun with it! **20 points** •**Xtranormal:** Students will take on the role of interviewer from a newspaper of the time. Chose a monarch from the list from me, each student will chose a different monarch. Your job is to find out how exactly a monarch was involved in colonization. Students will create a short 1-2 minute "Interview" a monarch about their involvement in colonization. Be sure to ask questions that get to the point, don't beat around the bush. Be creative, emerge your self into the role. First students will create a storyline that needs to be pre-approved by me. Once the storyline is approved you can start putting the script into xtranormal. Students will be given a rubric with all the necessary criteria that needs to be included into their xtranormal. **20 points** •**Glogster:**Students will take the role of historian and researcher. Students will choose one major theme/event from the Renaissance and use outside sources to show how the United States was influenced by the event/theme. Students will fill out a graphic organizer that will organize their thoughts about be used for perr and self assessment. Students will create an engaging glogster poster, students should be sure to include videos, images, interactive activities, etc. to enhance the poster. **20 points** •**iMovie:**Students are taking on the role of researcher and director/actors. Students will first select 2-3 events or people that either triggered or played a major role in the French Revolution. With a partner, students will create an 2-3 minute imovie on what 2-3 specific events triggered the French Revolution. Students should talk about the events leading up to the Revolution and the effects of the Revolution on France and the world. Be sure to include an outline or story board for the imovie. **20 points** •**ComicLife:**Students will take on the role of artist and researcher. Students will look at all of the topics that were covered in class and chose one specific event that influenced the United States in some way. Students will create an educational comic on one self-selected major event in World history that influenced the United States. Make sure it is between 10-15 pages, Use specific details to show your understanding of the self-selected event. Be sure to include why that event influenced the United States and why is it important for us to know. **20 points** •**Blog:**Reflect on how/why colonial expansion changed the world. Use specific details about colonial expansion and how/why it changed the world. Did it change the world for the better or worse? Comment on other students' blog entries.**20 points** •**Exams:** You will have a test at the end of the unit that covers material over the course of the Unit that will test your knowledge of key terms and event, your understanding of why an event happened**,** and your ability to make connections. **100 points**
 * •Final Project**: See Performance Task Overview **50 points**


 * •Participation:** Students are expected to participate is class discussions, activities and to pass in assignments on time. **10 points**

=Grading Scale= **A** (93 -100), **A-** (90 - 92), **B+** (87 - 89), **B** (83 - 86), **B-** (80 - 82), **C+**(77 - 79), **C** (73-76), **C-** (70 - 72), **D+**(67 - 69), **D** (63 - 66), **D-** (60 - 62), **F** (0 - 59).