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Uni t Unit ObjectivesUni tTopics/Concepts Unit Resources
Biblical IntegrationConcepts
InstructionalStrategies
Quarter 1
Chapter 1: IntheBeginning
(updated 12/11/18)
Students wil l :Defend the Bible as a reliablesource that records the trueorigin of mankind
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Explain the Bible's teachingabout inspiration
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Summarize evolutionarythinking about prehistory
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List three reasons for studyingancient history
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Identify three sourceshistorians use
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Distinguish between primaryand secondary sources
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Explain how an author'sviewpoint affects his historicalaccount
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Evaluate the viewpoints,strengths, and weaknesses ofhistorical sources
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Apply an understanding ofessay vocabulary
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Write an effective answer toan essay question
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Practice interview skills11.Record the history of a person12.Participate in creating a classhistory
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Demonstrate the process usedby archeologists to drawconclusions about ancientcivilizations
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Define the image of God inman and the Creation Mandate
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Recount the event of the Fall16.Relate the image of God inman and the CreationMandate to historical study
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Relate the Fall to its effects onthe unfolding of history
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Explain how Genesis 3:15provides the thesis for humanhistory
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Illustrate the possiblegeography of the pre-Floodworld
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Explain how the Flood mayhave altered the earth'sgeography
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Organize the Table of Nationsgeographically
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In The BeginningWhere Does HistoryCome From?
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The Study of AncientHistory
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Activity - Record theHistory of a Person
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Create a Class History4 .Creation, Fall,Redemption
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Geography, and theEarliest Civilization
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Features of Cain'sCivilization
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Religion8.Chapter 1 Review9.Chapter 1 Test10.
Student Textbook pp. 2-191.Teacher's Edition Textbookpp. 2-23
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Activity Manual pp. 1-173.Teacher's Toolkit CD:
Instructional Aids 1.1:Discovered: StonehengeVillage
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Instructional Aids 1.2a:Stonehenge
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Instructional Aids1.2b: Salisbury, England,United Kingdom
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Instructional Aids 1.3:Essay Writing Steps
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Instructional Aids 1.4:Essay Vocabulary andWriting Steps
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Instructional Aids 1.5:Essay Examples
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Instructional Aids 1.6:Essay Rubric
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Instructional Aids 1.7:Interview Questions
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Instructional Aids1.8: Rubric
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Quiz 110.Test 111.
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Other Materials: A penny1.A small magnifying glass2 .A list of 24 preparedquestions
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Art6 .PowerPoint7 .Test Key8.
Read Genesis 2:7. Explainthat, in this verse, theaction of God breathing isan act of the Holy Spiritand that it gave life to man.Read Timothy 3:16. Explainthat inspire means "tobreathe out" and that, inthis context, "to breatheout" refers to God Himselfspeaking His infallible Wordthrough specific individuals.Read 2 Peter 1:21. Explainthat the writers were notwrit ing whatever theywanted; they wrote whatthe Holy Spirit told them towrite.Explain that the Holy Spiritdwells in Christians todayand gives wisdom tounderstand His Word.Look for Bible verses thatwill describe what newJerusalem will look like.Read Genesis 2:10-16.What can be inferred fromthe description in the Bibleabout the location of Eden.
Have students read thechapter aloudAnswers questions in thetextbookComplete activity manualReview important terms,maps, places, and peopleBrainstorm howStonehenge may havebeen builtWork in groups to identifyand record viewpoints,strengths, and weaknessesof sourcesHave groups present theirfindings in an activityHave students work onorganizing arguments andwrite an essayHave students interview aperson and do research asneeded for an essay, whichthey will also presentStudy an artifact and drawconclusions about thecivilization it is fromDiscuss questions as agroupHave students use anorganizer to map examplesof the characteristics of thecivilization they live inPlay the review game"Build the Ark"Administer Test 1 toevaluate understanding ofmaterial covered in chapter1
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Defend the supposition thathumans formed cities bothbefore and after the Flood
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Outline the arts and sciencesthat arose in the pre-Floodand early post-Flood eras
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Deduce the job specializationsthat would have occurred atthis t ime
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Hypothesize how worldreligions developed fromoriginal monotheism
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Recall concepts and termsfrom Chapter 1
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Demonstrate knowledge ofconcepts from Chapter 1 bytaking the test
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Chapter 2:Mesopotamia
(updated 12/11/18)
Students wil l :Identify key features thatmake the Fertile Crescent anideal location for a civilizationto flourish
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Describe the role of anarchaeologist and how anarchaeological site is excavated
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Analyze the importance of theword done by Sir LeonardWoolley
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Compare effects of geographyon ancient Mesopotamia withits effects on modern-day Iraq
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Explain some advances infarming and irrigationdeveloped by the Sumerians
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Trace the development ofSumer from farmingsettlements to city-states withcentralized governments
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Categorize the names andsignificance of the socialclasses of the Sumeriancivilization
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Analyze the importance oftrade in Sumer
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Explain the importance of thescribe and his tools
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Discriminate between thevarious roles of artisans andbuyers in Sumer
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Identify the development ofearly arts and crafts,stemming from the availabil ityof the materials at hand
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Identify the characteristics ofdaily life in Sumer includingschool, family, and clothing
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Identify the role religion13.
MesopotamiaSumerian Civilization1.The Rise of Sumer2 .Society3 .Life In Sumer4 .Daily Life5 .Religion6.Advances andInventions
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Writing Cuneiforms8.Making a Cylinder Seal9 .Make a Book Jacket10.Mesopotamian Arts11.Later MesopotamianCivilizations
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Hittite Empire13.Chaldean Empire14.Review Chapter 215.Chapter 2 Test16.
Student Textbook pp. 20-471.Teacher's Edition Textbookpp. 24-53
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Activity Manual pp. 19-343.Teacher's Toolkit CD:
Instructional Aids2.1: Sumerian Agriculture Organizer
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Instructional Aids 2.2:Activity Rubric
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Instructional Aids 2.3:Cuneiform Chart
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Instructional Aids2.4: Make a Book Jacket
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Instructional Aids2.5: Mosaic Design Pattern
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Quiz 26 .Quiz 37 .Quiz 48 .Test 29 .
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Other Materials: Air-dry clay 1 .Styling tool, such as aplastic knife or woodenskewer
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Examples of books withbook jackets
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A large sheet ofconstruction paper
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Materials to research aMesopotamian inventionor computer access toappropriate websites
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Plastic tub, dustless sand,a small object torepresent an artifact foreach question, severalsmall shovels
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A list of 24 preparedquestions and answers
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Explainhow archaeological digssupport the Old Testament.What part did religion playin the daily life of theMesopotamians.Be able to identify thedifferences betweenMesopotamian beliefs andbiblical truths.Read Deuteronomy18:9-14. What are thingsthat people do today thatdisplease God.Identify the biblical accountthat the Epic ofGilgamesh is similar to.Read Genesis 6:14-16. Beable to answer questionsabout the ark and the flood.Compare the biblicalaccount of the Flood inGenesis 6-8 with theaccount in the Epic ofGilgamesh.Be able to give reasonsthat we know the Genesisaccount of the Flood is true.Describe the connectionwith Ur and the Bible.Explain why the Mosaic lawand Hammurabi's Code aresimilar.Explain how the Hittitesare related to Noah.Be able to identify waysthat God used the Assyrianpeople for His purpose.Explain how God showedmercy to Nineveh and
Have students read thetextbook aloudLead students in adiscussion of questionsHave students work in pairsto discover the answer tothe guiding questions andto complete the organizeras they read the pagesComplete an activity toobserve and makeinferences about howfloodwaters move siltComplete an activity toshow how evaporation ofwater leaves salts in soil,which can ruin farming landIdentify the countries thatare in the area ofMesopotamiaFill in a chart that describesthe three classes in theSumerian Social ClassesCreate an inlay, which wasused on pottery and somecrafted wooden objects inSumerStudents will name some ofthe specialized jobs inSumerDescribe how kingsexercised power over thecity-statesWork in groups to answerquestionsCreate a writing incuneiformCreate a cylinder sealCreate a book jacketRead the Epic of Gilgamesh
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Identify the role religionplayed in the lives ofSumerians
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Compare and contrast biblicaltruth with the polytheism ofSumer
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Trace the development ofSumerian kings and theirimpact on the city-states
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Describe the tools, materials,and skills needed to keeprecords in Sumer
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Trace the development ofwritten language inMesopotamia
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Explain the mathematical andscientific advancements madeby the Sumerians
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Experiment with writingcuneiform
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Demonstrate cuneiform andSumerian record keeping bycreating a cylinder seal
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Research a Sumerian invention21.Collaborate to present theSumerian invention via theconstruction of a book jacket
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Identify examples of artsattributed to theMesopotamians
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Compare and contrast detailsof the Epic of Gilgamesh tothe Flood account in Genesis6-8
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Construct a biblicalexplanation for the largedifferences between the twoaccounts
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Summarize the decline andfall of the Sumerian civilization
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Describe the achievements ofthe Akkadian Empire and itsmost influential ruler
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Associate the BabylonianEmpire with the Amoritecivilization
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Explain the different systemsused to number years
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Explain the importance ofHammurabi
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Compare and contrastHammurabi's Code with theMosaic law
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Construct a biblicalexplanation for the largedifferences between the twolaw codes
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Describe the Hittite Empire33.
questions and answerspaint roller tray8 .2 cups sand9.2 cups water10.1 cup potting soil11.clear, shallow container12.permanent marker13.water14.shells15.small paper or plastic bag16.several hammers17.air-dry clay18.fe l t19.craft glue20.small container21.beads22.
Art6 .PowerPoint7 .Test Key8.
mercy to Nineveh andexplain what happenedwhen the people ofNineveh turned away fromGod.Explain why the ChaldeanEmpire is sometimes calledthe New Babylonian Empire.Explain whatNebuchadnezzar was likeafter God confronted him.Identify Nebuchadnezzar'sconsequences for ignoringGod's warning.Look at verses 17, 25, and32 in Daniel and identifythe theme that is in allthree verses.Read Genesis 3:15. Identifythe meaning of this verse.
Read the Epic of GilgameshRead modern heroic epicssuch as Henry WadsworthLongfellow's Song ofHiawathaMake a cone mosaicLead a discussion of thedifferences between thetwo sets of laws: Mosaiclaw and Hammurabi's CodeLocate Asia Minor, theAssyrian Empire, and theempire's capitalPlay the review game"Archaeological Dig"Evaluate understandingwith a test
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and how it relates to the laterMesopotamian empiresIdentify the capital city andmajor characteristics of theAssyrian Empire
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Identify the significantachievements of the ChaldeanEmpire, its most notable ruler,and its significance in theancient world
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Identify the date, source, andhistorical context ofNebuchadnezzar's letter inDaniel
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Summarize the contentsof Nebuchadnezzar's letter
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Explain the themeof Nebuchadnezzar's letter
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Relate the theme of the letterto Genesis 3:15
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Recall concepts and termsfrom Chapter 2
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Demonstrate knowledge ofconcepts from Chapter 2 bytaking the test
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Chapter 3:AncientEgypt
(updated 12/11/18)
Students wil l :Explain how the Nile affectedthe survival, growth, andsuccess of theEgyptian civilization
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Identify natural barriers thatdiscouraged invasions fromother civilizations
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Locate Egypt, theMediterranean Sea, the Nile,and the Sahara on a map
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Compare geographic effectson ancient Egypt with thoseon modern-day Egypt
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Analyze how God used Josephto help the Egyptians and theIsraelites
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Compare and contrast howtaxes were assessed in ancientEgypt with how Americantazes are assessed
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Explain the naming of Upperand Lower Egypt
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Explain the purpose of thepyramids in Giza
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Explain how Egyptians usedpapyrus and why much of ithas survived until today
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Analyze the significance of theRosetta stone
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Sequence the mummificationprocess
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Ancient Egypt:The EgyptianCivilizations
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Flooding of the Nile2 .A Unified Egypt3 .Mummies4.Create an InformativePoster
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Kingdoms of Egypt6 .Culture of Kingdom7.Daily Life8 .Religion9.Life in Thebes10.Venn Diagram11.Kush12.The History of Kush13.Chapter 3 Review14.Chapter 3 Test15.
Student Textbook pp. 48-731.Teacher's Edition Textbookpp. 54-81
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Activity Manual pp. 35-563.Teacher's Toolkit CD:
Instructional Aids 3.1:Flow of the Nile
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Instructional Aids 3.2:Design a Cartouche
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Instructional Aids 3.3:Create an InformativePoster
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Instructional Aids 3.4:Create an Egyptian Wig
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Quiz 55 .Quiz 66 .Quiz 77 .Test 38 .
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Other Materials: Fruit samples1.Narrow cylindrical jar2 .Pencil3 .Clock with second hand4.Masking tape5.Pitcher of water6 .Pen7.Several informationalposters for display
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Printed material and a listof websites about ancientEgypt
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Large sheet of poster10.
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Explain why Egyptiansmummified their dead. Howdoes this relate to a biblicalworldview?Identify how the Israeliteswere treated by theEgyptians during the NewKingdom.Be able to retell the storyof Moses and Pharaoh.Explain what Egyptiansbelieved would happenafter they died. Comparethat to what a Christianbelieves will happen afterthey die.Read Revelations 20:12and 15. On what basis willGod judge people who donot know Him?Read John 3:16. Whoprovides the true way toeternal life?
Read the chapter aloudUse a map to locate theOld, Middle, and NewKingdoms of Egypt; the NileRiver and its valley; theSahara; and the SinaiPeninsulaCompare seasons andcalendars of ancient Egyptand the United StatesHave discussions in class Have students tasteseveral different food itemsthat would be eaten inEgyptMake a water clockIdentify the theories thatexist about who built theSphinx and whyLearn how to read andwrite using hieroglyphicsBuild a cartoucheCreate an informativeposterBe able to identify thedifferent layers of theEgyptian social classCreate an Egyptian wigExplain the differencebetween Egyptian clothesfor men and clothes forwomen
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processAttribute the Egyptians'understanding of anatomy tothe mummification process
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Decipher hieroglyphics13.Design a cartouche14.Research an Egyptian artifactor pharaoh
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Collaborate to present theEgyptian artifact or pharaohby creating a poster
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Identify the characteristics ofthe three kingdoms of ancientEgypt
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Explain the significance ofMoses to Egyptian history
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Identify the important rulers ofthe New Kingdom and theirsignificance
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Compare the importance ofHoward Carter'sarchaeological contribution inEgypt to the importance ofLeonard Woolley's in Sumer
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Categorize the social classesof the Egyptian civilization
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Summarize the characteristicsof Egyptian culture in daily life
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Create a model of an Egyptianwig based on informationabout Egyptians' daily lives
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Infer the significance ofreligion to Egyptians based onthe examples of religioussymbols, art, and rituals indaily life
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Compare and contrastEgyptian religious beliefs withbiblical truths
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Analyze a selection of textfrom an inscription on apyramid
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Construct a Venn diagram tocompare and contrast thegeography, climate,governmental structure, socialstructure, occupations,religion, and advancements ofancient Sumer with those ofancient Egypt
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Compare theKushite civilization with theEgyptian civilization
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Describe the two forms ofwritten language developed bythe Kushites
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Summarize the rise and fall ofKushite wealth
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Large sheet of posterboard or constructionpaper for each small group
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5-6 yards of black yarn11.Yardstick or tape measure12.Construction paper13.Nine-inch circle of blackfel t
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Glue15.Stapler16.Information aboutMesopotamia and ancientEgypt from the StudentText and other sources
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Two paper sailboats fordisplay
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A list of prepared reviewquestions and answers
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Art6 .PowerPoint7 .Test Key8.
womenConstruct a Venn Diagramto compare and contrastthe Egyptian andMesopotamian civilizationsPlay the Review game"Race down the Nile" toprepare for the testAdminister the Chapter 3Test
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Compare effects of geographyon ancient Kush with itseffects on modern-day Sudan
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Locate Kush and Lake Nasseron a map
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Evaluate effects of the AswanHigh Dam
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Recall concepts and termsfrom Chapter 3
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Demonstrate knowledge fromChapter 3 by taking the test
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Chapter 4:Ancient Israel
(updated 12/11/18)
Students wil l :Identify Abraham as the fatherof the nation of Israel
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Analyze the AbrahamicCovenant
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Identify Egypt as the locationwhere Israel grew from afamily into a nation
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Relate the event of the Exodusto the cultural ideas andpractices of ancient Israel
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Analyze the Mosaic Covenant5 .Outline Israel's religiousbeliefs and practices
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Present a team researchproject
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Create a model of and reportthe purpose for thetabernacle's furnishings
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Summarize the developmentsthat occurred when theIsraelites entered thePromised Land
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Compare the effects ofgeography on ancient Israelwith its effect on modern-dayIsrael, Lebanon, Jordan, andSyria
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Relate the Davidic Covenantto the Abrahamic Covenant
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Identify costs and benefits ofdecisions
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Apply costs andbenefits analysis to personaldecision making
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Trace Israel's history from thedivision of the kingdomthrough the Babylonian exile
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Summarize the message ofthe prophets to Israel andJudah
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Contrast the impact of theexile on the culture of thenorthern tribes and the cultureof Judah
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Analyze the ramification of the17.
Ancient Israel:Israel's Beginning1.The Mosaic Covenant2 .Making a VennDiagram
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Tabernacle ResearchProject
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Dwelling in Canaan5.The Region Today6.Creating a Covenant7 .Kingdom Divided8.Return from Exile9 .Life in Jerusalem10.The Second Book ofMaccabees
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Roman Rule12.Destruction ofJerusalem
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Review for Chapter 4Test
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Chapter 4 Test15.
Student Textbook pp. 74-971.Teacher's Edition Textbookpp. 82-107
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Activity Manual pp. 57-743.Teacher's Toolkit CD:
Instructional Aids 4.1:Tabernacle Floor Plan
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Instructional Aids4.2: Work with aResearch Team
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Instructional Aids4.3: Identifying Costs andBenefits
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Quiz 84 .Quiz 95 .Test 46 .
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Other Materials: Printed materials andonline sources about thefurnishings of thetabernacle
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Modeling clay 2 .Sculpting tools such as aplastic knife or woodenskewer
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A list of preparedquestions and answers
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Art6 .PowerPoint7 .Test Key8.
What are the promises Godmade to Abraham called?How are the promises Godmade to Abraham similarto the promises he madeto Adam and Eve?What lessons can belearned fromJoseph's experiences inEgypt?Explain the need for aSavior.State the ways that theIsraelites failed to obeyGod when they conqueredthe land of Canaan.Explain how God blessedDavid.Explain what a biblicalcovenant is.Why did God continue tosend prophets to takemessages of warning andjudgment to His people?Discuss how QueenEsther's courage affectedthe Jews.Explain how Septuaginthelped the Gentiles andthe Jews.Read Daniel 8:11-14 andexplain why the templehad to be rededicated2,300 days after the firstpagan sacrifice.Explain how Jesus is thefulfil lment of the covenants.
Have students read thetextbook aloudHave students locateevents in Israel's history onthe History TimelineUse the "Hebrew Months"chart to identify a lunarcalendarIdentify the features of thetabernacleMake a Venn Diagram tocompare the Israelites'worship in the wildernesswith worship todayResearch a tabernaclefurnishing to build a modelo fDiscuss with studentsIsrael's early forms ofgovernment with having akingIdentify the five major landregionsUse the Bible, aconcordance, or onlineresources to find Bibleverses about Syria,Lebanon, and JordanHave students create acovenant to promotepeace in theirneighborhoods and protectthe value of their propertyCreate a chart identifyingthe merchandise that wastraded throughout Tyre andwhere those goods camefromUse the story of the threelittle pigs to identify thecosts and benefits ofdecisions Use a map to locate thecapitals of the Northernand Southern Kingdoms Discuss what Antiochus IV
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Analyze the ramification of theNew Covenant on itsbeneficiaries
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Explain the role of geographyin Israel's conflicts with othernations
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Trace Israel's history from thereturn from exile to Romanoccupation
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Analyze the impact that Greekculture had on Israel
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Evaluate a passage from 2Macabees based onauthorship, intendedaudience, and purpose
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Explain how Jesus of Nazarethfulfilled the Messianicpromises in the Old Testamentcovenants
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Explain how archaeologicalevidence supports PontiusPilate's role as prefect in Judea
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Contrast Judaism to thebiblical account of religion ofthe Old Testament
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Analyze the impact of Romanrule on the nation of Israel
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Trace the history of the Jewishpeople from the end of theMaccabean Revolt to the fallof Masada
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Recall concepts and termsfrom Chapter 4
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Demonstrate knowledge ofconcepts from Chapter 4 bytaking the test
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Discuss what Antiochus IVdid that was offensive tothe JewsExplain why it wasimportant the rededicationof the temple took placeexactly 2,300 days afterthe first pagan sacrificewas offeredIdentify different forms ofleadership during Israel'searly historyIdentify the Septuagint andits significancePlay review game: Zealotsand RomansAdminister chapter test
Uni t Unit ObjectivesUni tTopics/Concepts Unit Resources
Biblical IntegrationConcepts
InstructionalStrategies
Quarter 2
Chapter 5:Ancient India
(updated 12/11/18)
Students wil l :Explain how archaeologistsdiscovered Harappa andMohenjo-Daro
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Analyze the significance of thediscovery of Harappa andMohenjo-Daro
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List the main achievements ofthe Harappan civilization
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Relate the geographic featuresof India to the development ofits civilization
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Infer the possible causes forthe disappearance of theHarappan civilization
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Ancient India:Uncovering theHarappan Civilization
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Cataloging an Artifact2 .The Aryan Civilization3.Recognizing Sanskrit'sInfluence on English
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Religions of AncientIndia
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Identifying Cause andEffect
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Buddhism7.The Maruyan Empire8 .Review Chapter 59 .Chapter 5 Test10.
Student Textbook pp. 98-1151.Teacher's Edition Textbookpp. 108-129
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Activity Manual pp. 75-903.Teacher's Toolkit CD:
Instructional Aids5.1: Cataloging an Artifact
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Instructional Aids5.2: Identifying Causeand Effect
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Quiz 103.Quiz 114.Test 55 .
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Other Materials: soil in a dishpan1.
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How does Hinduismcompare to themonotheistic beliefs heldby the Israelites?What hope did God givesinners after the Fall? How does karma affectreincarnation?Read Job 12:9-10. Whocontrols breath and life,according to the Bible?What religions developedin India? How do they differfrom Christianity?Why is it impossible for a
Have students read thetextbook aloudIdentify ancient cities ofHarappa andMohenjo-Daro on a mapIdentify India's naturalresourcesMake small artifacts out ofclayCatalog artifacts andrecord details aboutappearance and locationExplain how the Aryans aredifferent than theHarappans
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Attribute the accomplishmentsof the Harappan civilization tothe image of God in all humans
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Catalog an artifact, recordingthe details about itsappearance and location
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Summarize the history of theAryan civilization
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List the major culturalaccomplishments of the Aryans
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Relate the geography of Indiato the development in theAryan culture
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Evaluate justice, power,citizenship, and environmentin the Aryan civilization
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Relate Sanskrit's influence onEnglish by completing anactivi ty
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Explain how Hinduismdeveloped in the Aryan culture
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List the major tenets ofHinduism
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Analyze the impact ofHinduism on the Aryan cultureand practices
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Compare and contrastHinduism with biblical truth
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Evaluate a Hindu primarysource
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Identify the two basic socialgroups under Hinduism
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Explain the influence ofHinduism on family and sociall i fe
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Examine the Student Text toidentify the wording thatwriters use to signal a causeor an effect
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Examine the Student Text toidentify cause-and-effectrelationships in the history ofIndia
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Relate how Buddhismdeveloped from Hinduism
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List the major tenets ofBuddhism
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Compare and contrastBuddhist beliefs with biblicaltruths
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Explain why Buddhismappealed to the members oflower castes and the outcastes
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Explain how the MauryanEmpire began
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Evaluate ChandraguptaMaurya's rule
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Explain why Asoka is often28.
artifacts2 .lab or postal scale3 .tape4.string5 .permanent marker6 .watercolor paintbrush7.spoon8.toothpick9 .resealable plastic bags10.self-adhesive labels11.dictionary access12.a list of twenty-fourprepared questions andanswers
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Art6 .PowerPoint7 .Test Key8.
Buddhist or anyone else toavoid suffering? Whatexample did Jesus set forus in regard to suffering?
Use a dictionary to identifySanskrit in EnglishIdentify the differentoccupations of the peoplein each casteDescribe the caste systemand what it means to riseup in itExplain why looking atcause and effects in historymay be beneficialDiscuss how Buddhism wascreatedPlay the review game JumpStartAdminister Chapter 5 Test
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considered the greatestMauryan rulerAssess Asoka's impact on thegrowth of Buddhism
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Discuss Sir John Marshall andhis archaelogical work in India
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Recall concepts and termsfrom Chapter 5
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Chapter 6:Ancient China
(updated 12/11/18)
Students wil l: Identify the major geographicfeatures of China
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Compare the effects ofgeography on ancient China toits effects on modern-day China
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Relate the major geographicfeatures of China to thedevelopment of its civilizations
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Summarize the achievementsof the Shang dynasty
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Evaluate ancestor worshipfrom a biblical worldview
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Infer the importance ofmineral trade from a mineralresource map
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Summarize achievementsduring the Zhou dynasty
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Locate the Zhou dynasty on amap
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Summarize the events duringthe Zhou dynasty
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Summarize the history andtenets of Confucianism
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Compare and contrastConfucianism with biblical truth
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Summarize the history andtenets of Taoism
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Compare and contrastConfucianism with Taoism
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Evaluate Taoism from a biblicalworldview
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Summarize the Qin dynasty'srise to power
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Locate the Qin dynasty'sterritory on a map
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Describe the Qin Shi Huang'srule, achievements, andpractices
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Analyze the Qin dynasty'sform of government
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Evaluate the Qin dynasty's useof power
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Summarize the achievementsduring the Han dynasty
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Analyze the Han form ofgovernment
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Explain why Wu Ti is the mostfamous Han ruler
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Ancient China:Journeyforth1 .Geography2.The Region Today3.Making a Raised-ReliefMap
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The Rise of Shang5.The Zhou6.Confucianism7.Comparison of Beliefs8 .The Influence ofTaoism
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The Qin10.The Han11.Making Paper12.Life in the Han13.Trade Routes14.Review Chapter 615.Test Chapter 616.
Student Textbook pp. 116-1371.Teacher's Edition Textbookpp. 130-153
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Activity Manual pp. 91-1053.Teacher's Toolkit CD:
Instructional Aids 6.1:N atural Boundaries of theWorld
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Instructional Aids 6.2:Instructions for Making aRaised Relief Map
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Instructional Aids 6.3:China Map
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Instructional Aids 6.4a-e:Silk Road Recipes
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Instructional Aids 6.5:Filling China
5.
Quiz 126.Quiz 137.Quiz 148.Test 69 .
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Other Materials: world map or globe1.pictures or samples ofraised relief maps
2.
physical maps of China3.piece of cardboard4.air-dry clay5 .paint and paintbrush6.copies of the Declarationof Independence
7.
math equations written inChinese numbers
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drawing materials9 .list of proverbs10.modeling clay11.one jar12.water13.one facial tissue14.two pieces of screen15.dishpan 16.towels17.two pieces of smooth cloth18.a list of preparedquestions and answers
19.
5 .
Art6 .PowerPoint7 .Test Key8.
Confucianism says that aperson should just try hisbest; explain why tryingour best not good enough.Which of the statements in Concerning Governmentrelates to Proverbs 20:11?Which relates to James4:17?Compare Ephesians 4:32with the statement by TzuKung.What is a biblical way toview the relationshipbetween the Old and NewTestament?Why don't Christians followall the Old Testamentpractices?
Read aloud the textbookLead a discussion aboutwhat would have beenmoved from one place toanother along the Silk RoadShow the dynasties inChina's history on thetimelineIdentify natural boundarieson a world map or atlasUse the map in "RegionToday" to answer questionsabout ChinaMake a raised relief mapDiscuss the relationshipbetween the various socialclasses under the ZhoudynastyCompare the theories ofgovernmentDesign a pictographSolve equations withChinese numbersDiscuss the five basicrelationships ofConfucianismChoose a proverb andillustrate it with picturesand sentences that revealthe meaningShape clay into someaspect of modern life, suchas vehicles, machines,furniture, etc.Have students make theirown paperTrade on the Silk RoadActivityPlay the review gameFilling ChinaAdminister Test 6
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famous Han rulerSummarize the tenets ofMahayana Buddhism
23.
Evaluate Mahayana Buddhismfrom a biblical worldview
24.
Locate the Han dynasty'sterritory on a map
25.
Describe the social changesduring the Han dynasty
26.
Recall concepts and termsfrom Chapter 6
27.
Demonstrate knowledge ofconcepts from Chapter 6 bytaking the test
28.
Chapter 7:AncientPersia
(updated 12/11/18)
Students wil l :Describe the origin of thePersian Empire
1 .
Relate the geographic featuresof Persia to the developmentof its civilization
2.
Summarize the fall of Babylon3.Contrast the extent of Cyrus'sempire with the extent ofDarius's empire by comparingmaps
4.
Identify the first three rulers ofPersia during the Achaemenidperiod
5.
State the reasons for growthof trade in the Persian Empire
6 .
Identify ways that Dariusorganized, connected, andprotected the Persian Empire
7 .
Summarize the value ofHerodotus's work
8 .
Explain the role of Darius inthe Israelites' restoration ofthe temple
9 .
Identify the language spokenin the Persian Empire
10.
Relate the importance of theBehistun carvings indeciphering ancient cuneiform
11.
Infer information aboutancient Persia from art
12.
Compare and contrastZoroastrianism with biblicalt ru th
13.
Apply knowledge of history toan archaeological find
14.
Describe an artifact15.Infer possible uses from anartifact's design
16.
Recall how the Persian Warsbegan
17.
Describe the major events andoutcomes of the three key
18.
Ancient Persia:An Empire Is Born1.The Region Today2.The Empire Grows3.Darius's Order Aboutthe Temple
4 .
Culture in AncientPersia
5 .
Life in Persepolis6 .Piecing ArtifactsTogether
7 .
War with Greece8.Making an AnnotatedMap
9.
The Empire Declines10.Persian Rule Revived11.Review Chapter 712.Chapter 7 Test13.
Student Textbook pp. 138-1571.Teacher's Edition Textbookpp. 154-175
2.
Activity Manual pp. 107-1223.Teacher's Toolkit CD:
Instructional Aids 7.1:Piecing Artifacts Together
1.
Instructional Aids 7.2:Creating an Artist'sRendering
2.
Quiz 153.Quiz 164.Test 75 .
4 .
Other Materials: bag of clay pottery shards1.masking tape, glue, ruler2 .reference books aboutthe Persian Wars and webaddresses for research
3.
a half-sheet of posterboard
4.
annotated battle maps5.piece of white drawingpaper
6 .
images that show thematerials and styles usedin ancient Persia
7 .
colored tags numberedconsecutively
8 .
a list of prepared reviewquestions
9.
5 .
Art6 .PowerPoint7 .Test Key8.
Identify where the writtenrecord of the fall of Babylonis located in the Bible.Read Daniel 5. What doesthis talk about?How do Zoroastriansbelieve a person can live inheaven after death? Whatdo Christians believeenables people to live withGod for eternity?What are some differencesbetween Zoroastrianismand Christianity?What does the book ofEsther contain in regards toXerxes?Read Esther 1:3-8. Why didGod place Esther in theposition of the queen?
Read aloud the textbookLook at the timeline andidentify leaders andconflicts in PersiaIdentify Susa, Pasargadae,Persepolis, Babylon, andLydia on the mapPlan a trip down theancient Royal RoadResearch important datesand events in Persia'shistory and make a timelineRead aloud The History ofHerodotus, Book III in theResource TreasuryIdentify characteristics oflife in PersepolisPut artifacts together tosee what you can learnabout the civilizationRelate the legend ofPheidippidesResearch the trireme andwrite a description of itsdesign, its crew, and itsfunction in warfareMake an Annotated MapExplain how what ispictured in these versesrelated to Persia's declineCreate an artist's renderingof the palace roomdescribed in Esther 1:5-6Play the review game RoyalRoad RelayAdminister the Chapter 7Test
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battles of the Persian WarsIdentify major figures in thePersian Wars
19.
Trace the routes used by amilitary force
20.
Distinguish between historicalfact and legend
21.
Research a battle from thePersian Wars
22.
Design an annotated map23.Summarize the decline of thePersian Empire
24.
Relate the book of Esther tothat decline
25.
Identify reasons for thedecline of the Persian Empire
26.
Explain Alexander the Great'srole in the fall of the PersianEmpire
27.
Identify the ruling family andthe culture of Persia afterAlexander the Great's death
28.
Create an artist's rendering ofthe palace room described inEsther 1:5-6
29.
Trace how Persian culturechanged through the Parthianand Sassanian periods
30.
Evaluate the rule of theParthians and the Sassanians
31.
Recall concepts and termsfrom Chapter 7
32.
Demonstrate knowledge ofconcepts from Chapter 7 bytaking the test
33.
Chapter 8:AncientGreece
(updated 12/11/18)
Students wil l :Identify the major geographicfeatures of Greece
1.
Compare the effect ofgeography on ancient Greeceto its effect on modern-dayGreece
2.
Compare the Minoan andMycenaean civilizations
3.
Locate Greece, Crete, andPeloponnesus, and key Greekcities on a map
4.
Analyze the development ofcity-states in ancient Greece
5.
Compare and contrastAthens's form of governmentwith Sparta's form ofgovernment
6 .
Compare and contrast life inAthens with life in Sparta
7 .
Evaluate justice, power, andcitizenship in Athens
8.
Ancient Greece:The Land of Greece1.The Region Today2.War and Restoration3.Religion in Greece4.Leaning and the Arts5 .Making a Greek Mask6.Math and Science7.Art and Architecture8 .Making a GreekColumn
9.
The Spread of GreekCulture
10.
Chapter 8 Review11.Chapter 8 Test12.
Student Textbook pp. 158-1831.Teacher's Edition Textbookpp. 176-201
2.
Activity Manual pp. 123-1373.Teacher's Toolkit CD:
Instructional Aids 8.1:Voting in the AthenianDemocracy
1.
Instructional Aids 8.2: TheFlies and the Honey Pot
2.
Instructional Aids 8.3: TheMiller, His Sons, and TheirDonkey
3.
Instructional Aids 8.4: TheLion and the Shepherd
4.
Instructional Aids 8.5: TheWind and the Sun
5.
Instructional Aids 8.6: TheOld Woman and thePhysician
6.
Instructional Aids 8.7:Making a Greek Column
7.
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Be able to determine whichof Noah's sons the peopleof Greece most likelydescended from.How did Greeks win thefavor of the gods? What isthe only sacrifice that issufficient for the true God?Read Acts, 1 Corinthians,and 2 Corinthians. How didPaul guide people to thetruth and away from falsebeliefs?
Read the textbook aloudOn the "Europe and Asia:Political" map, locate theBalkan Peninsula; ancientGreece; and the Aegean,Ionian, and MediterraneanSeasIdentify Greece's naturalresourcesDescribe the differentclasses in GreeceParticipate in the votingactivi tyDescribe the threedifferent ways to voteIdentify how thePeloponnesian Waraffected GreeceIdentify the gods and whatthey presided overRecord examples of howPaul guided people to the
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citizenship in AthensEvaluate justice, power, andcitizenship in Sparta
9 .
Assess the impact of Athenson the development of Greekculture and Western culture
10.
Assess the impact of Spartaon Greek culture
11.
Summarize the effects thePersian Wars had on theGreek civilization
12.
Summarize the events of thePeloponnesian War
13.
List the contributions Periclesmade during the classical agein Athens
14.
List the contributionsThucydides made to Greekhistory
15.
Explain how polytheisminfluenced Greek culture
16.
Identify the three majorphilosophers of ancient Athens
17.
Analyze teachings of ancientGreek philosophers
18.
Evaluate Greek beliefs from abiblical worldview
19.
Summarize education inancient Greece
20.
Describe Homer's contributions21.Describe the genres of Greekliterature
22.
Analyze Greek myths23.Summarize the mathematicaland scientific achievements inancient Greece
24.
Compare and contrast theOlympic Games in ancientGreece to modern-dayOlympic Games
25.
List key Greek achievementsin art and architecture
26.
Explain the role of Alexanderthe Great in spreading Greekculture
27.
Assess the impact Hellenisticculture had on the ancientworld
28.
Identify cultural contributionsof ancient Greece to modernt imes
29.
Recall concepts and termsfrom Chapter 8
30.
Demonstrate knowledge ofconcepts from Chapter 8 bytaking the test
31.
Making a Greek ColumnQuiz 178.Quiz 189.Test 810.
Other Materials: wide-mouth, opaque urn1 .one black pebble2 .one white pebble3 .small piece of brokenpottery
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pieces of chalk forstudents to share
5.
copy of one the playslisted in the teacherresources
6.
mirror7 .construction paper8 .markers9 .scissors10.paper towel tube11.foil12.masking tape13.plaster of Paris14.carving tool15.
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Art6 .PowerPoint7 .Test Key8.
Paul guided people to thetruth and away from falsebeliefsMake a Greek MaskPlay the review gameOlympiansTake the chapter 8 test
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Uni t Unit ObjectivesUni tTopics/Concepts Unit Resources
Biblical IntegrationConcepts
InstructionalStrategies
Quarter 3
Chapter 9:AncientRome
(updated 12/11/18)
Students wil l :Relate the geographic featuresof Italy to the development ofits civilization
1.
Examine the cause for theLatins becoming the earliestsettlers in the Italian Peninsula
2 .
Relate the improvements theEtruscans made to the Romanway of life
3 .
Describe Roman social classes4.Recall information about thegoverning branches of theRoman Republic
5 .
Identify the inequalityexperienced by the plebeians
6.
Explain the importance of theLaw of the Twelve Tables andthe importance of its location
7.
Participate in the Romanprocess of making a new law
8.
Evaluate the method used tomake a law
9.
Compare and contrastPolybius's descriptions ofCarthage and Rome
10.
Summarize the Punic Wars11.State the role of Hannibal inthe Punic War
12.
Identify geographic locationsin Roman history on a map
13.
Explain the importance ofRoman roads
14.
Describe the problems thatarose from Rome's expansion
15.
Identify the men who formed atr iumvirate
16.
Explain the significance of theGregorian calendar
17.
Describe the significance ofthe Pax Romana
18.
Contrast education during thePax Romana with educationtoday
19.
Analyze an ancient Romanpoem by Virgil
20.
Identify the architecturalfeatures of the Colosseum andthe Pantheon
21.
Summarize Epicureanism22.Summarize Stoicism23.Contrast Epicureanism and24.
Ancient Rome:Early Rome1.Roman Republic2 .Making a Law in theRoman Republic
3 .
Growth of Rome4.Death of a Dictator5 .The Roman Empire6 .Life in Rome7.Christianity8 .Collapse of the RomanEmpire
9 .
Review Chapter 910.Chapter 9 Test11.
Student Textbook pp. 184-2091.Teacher's Edition Textbookpp. 202-229
2.
Activity Manual pp. 139-1523.Teacher's Toolkit CD:
Instructional Aids 9.1:Race to Rome
1.
Quiz 192.Quiz 203.Test 94 .
4 .
Other Materials: three signs labeledSenate, Assembly, andTribune
1.
a list of twenty-fourprepared questions andanswers
2 .
5 .
Art6 .PowerPoint7 .Test Key8.
Identify Roman gods thatare similar to the Greekgods.What does the Bible teachabout things that are out ofpeople's control? How do Christian beliefscompare with the Stoicemphasis on being virtuous?How did Jesus begin Hisministry and how did Heminister to the people?What did Jesus teach musthappen before the Messiahcould come to set up Hiskingdom on earth? How didthe Jewish leaders of thistime react?Read Matthew 26:69-75;John 12:6; 1 John 2:18-19;and John 10:24-30. Explainhow many Christiansabandoned key teachingsof Christianity for a time.
Read aloud the textbookLook at maps and identifynatural barriers to Italy, theTyrrhenian Sea, and theAdriatic SeaHave students suggestwhat English letters camefrom the letters in the EarlyAlphabet chart in theirtextbookResearch the fascessymbol and learn what itwas, how it was used, whenit has been used in history,and where it can be foundtoday in Washington, D.Cand in other governmentalor historical locations.Identify the threegoverning branches of therepublic and what each onedoesComplete the activity ofmaking a law in the RomanRepublicExplain the outcomes ofthe three Punic WarsExplain theaccomplishments thatCaesar achieved thathelped unify Rome andstrengthened his bondswith conquered peopleParticipate in "Pallanteum -the Site of Rome," a playabout the siege of TroyDescribe what it was like tolive in RomeDiscuss the achievementsof Roman civilization andthose of Greek civilizationExplain why Romanspersecuted and sometimeprotected ChristiansPlay the review game Raceto RomeAdminister the Chapter 9Test
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Stoicism with biblical truthDescribe Christ's life andteaching in the Roman Empireand His response to Romangovernment
25.
Trace the spread ofChristianity and its influenceon Roman culture
26.
Describe the persecution ofChristians and its impact
27.
Identify factors thatcontributed to the collapse ofthe Roman Empire
28.
Apply factors that contributedto the collapse of the RomanEmpire to critique modernAmerican culture
29.
Contrast the keyachievements of Romancivilization with those of Greekcivilization
30.
Recall concepts and termsfrom Chapter 9
31.
Demonstrate knowledge ofconcepts from Chapter 9 bytaking the test
32.
Chapter 10:TheByzantineEmpire
(updated 12/11/18)
Students wil l :Identify the geographicfeatures that made Byzantiuman ideal city for trading and asuitable capital for the RomanEmpire
1 .
Trace the efforts Constantinemade to help the church
2.
Locate modern Turkey andsurrounding countries on amap
3.
Explain why the EasternRoman Empire lasted longerthan the Western RomanEmpire
4 .
Identify conditions inConstantinople that alsoexisted in other ancientcivilizations
5.
Compare Justinian's rule andsystem of law with that of thecurrent American government
6 .
Trace the conquests ofBelisarius
7 .
Summarize the events of theNika Revolt
8 .
Analyze a political cartoon9.Evaluate Justinian's use ofjustice and power
10.
Create a mosaic to appreciateByzantine art
11.
The Byzantine Empire:The Village by the Sea1.The Birth of EasternPower
2 .
Decline of the WesternRoman Empire
3 .
Life in Constantinople4 .Rebuilding the City5 .Making a paper mosaic6 .The Struggle forExistence
7.
A New Religion8.Empire in Turmoil9 .Height of theByzantine Empire
10.
The Recovery of theByzantine Empire
11.
The Fall of theByzantine Empire
12.
Review Chapter 1013.Chapter 10 Test14.
Student Textbook pp. 210-2331.Teacher's Edition Textbookpp. 230-253
2.
Activity Manual pp. 153-1673.Teacher's Toolkit CD:
Instructional Aids 10.1:How Location AffectsCivilization
1.
Instructional Aids 10.2:Analyzing PoliticalCartoons
2.
Instructional Aids 10.3:Political Cartoon AnalysisChart
3.
Instructional Aids 10.4:Justinian and the U.S.Government
4.
Instructional Aids 10.5:Decline and Reform
5.
Quiz 216.Quiz 227.Quiz 238.Test 109.
4 .
Other Materials: pictures or samples ofmosaics
1 .
sheets of coloredconstruction paper
2 .
sheets of blackconstruction paper
3 .
scissors4 .
5 .
Identify the Five Pillars ofIslam. Explain some of the partsof the Qur'an and compareit to the Bible.Identify the most importantreligious leaders in theEast and the West of theByzantine Empire.
Read aloud the textbookIdentify when the churchessplit, when the FourthCrusade was, and howmany years passedbetween the founding ofConstantinople and its fallto the Ottoman Turks onthe timelineDescribe the goods thatwere traded during theByzantine periodTrace a land route on themap from Ankara, Turkey,to Cairo, EgyptStudy a political cartoonand answer questionsabout i tDescribe how it was to livein ConstantinopleMake a paper mosaicUse the map to identifybodies of water andcountries around Meccaand Jerusalem.Guide a discussion aboutthe role the Crusadesplayed in helping totransition between theMiddle Ages and themodern period
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Byzantine artIdentify several causes of thedecline of the ByzantineEmpire
12.
Summarize the struggle thatchallenged the rulers of theByzantine Empire afterJustinian's rule
13.
Trace the invasion ofByzantium
14.
Summarize theaccomplishments of Heraclius
15.
Identify key geographicfeatures and cities on theArabian Peninsula
16.
Identify the geographicfeatures that affected Mecca'sgrowth
17.
Recall important events in thehistory of Muhammad and hisfollowers
18.
Explain the Muslim conqueststhat led to the demise of theByzantines
19.
Evaluate Islam from a biblicalworldview
20.
Describe the impact of Islam21.Summarize the leadership ofLeo III
22.
Summarize the Musliminvasion of Byzantium
23.
Explain the division within theEastern Orthodox Church overiconoclasm
24.
Compare Eastern Orthodoxywith Protestant beliefs
25.
Describe the golden age of theByzantine Empire
26.
Summarize the leadership ofBasil II
27.
Summarize the influence theCrusades had on WesternEurope
28.
Trace the routes of theCrusades, identifying keycities and countries
29.
Determine the effectsChristian missionaries had onEuropean culture
30.
Summarize the recovery ofthe Byzantine Empire after theCrusades
31.
Trace the fall of the ByzantineEmpire
32.
Assess the impact of the BlackDeath on Europe andConstantinople
33.
Summarize the historical34.
scissors4 .glue5.a list of preparedquestions and answers
6 .
Art6 .PowerPoint7 .Test Key8.
modern periodPlay the review gameDefend ConstantinopleAdminister the Chapter 10Test
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significance of the ByzantineEmpireCompare the size of theByzantine Empire in 1092,1350, and 1453
35.
Recall concepts and termsfrom Chapter 10
36.
Demonstrate knowledge ofconcepts from Chapter 10 bytaking the test
37.
Chapter 11:Mesoamerica
(updated 12/11/18)
Students wil l :State why ancient Americancivilizations were hidden fromthe rest of the world for manyyears
1 .
Trace possible migrationroutes of people from Asia tothe Americas
2.
Identify how the geographicfeatures of Mesoamericacontributed to thedevelopment of its civilizations
3.
Trace the history of the Olmecculture and its impact onother Mesoamericancivilizations
4.
Classify the characteristics ofthe Olmec civilization
5.
Assess the significance of thediscovery and use of rubber bythe Mesoamericans
6.
Classify the characteristics ofthe Mayan civilization
7.
Identify the importance ofDiego de Landa's contributionsto the understanding of theMayan culture
8 .
Evaluate de Landa'sapproaches to converting theMayas to Catholicism
9.
Explain the importance ofbeing able to read Mayanhieroglyphics
10.
Analyze artisticrepresentations of a Mayanman
11.
Classify the characteristics ofthe Mayan civilization
12.
Compare the Mayan socialclasses
13.
Explain the importance of thecacao bean
14.
Use a codex image to analyzethe daily lives of the Mayas
15.
Compare the role of women inthe Mayan culture to the roleof women today
16.
Mesoamerica:Hidden Civilizations inthe Americas
1.
Olmecs2.Drawing Conclusionsas an Archaeologist
3 .
Mayas4.Create Math Problems5.Create a MayanSculpture
6 .
The Desire forChocolate
7 .
Life in Tikal8 .Mayan Religion9.Aztecs10.Montezuma II11.Review Chapter 1112.Chapter 11 Test13.
Student Textbook pp. 234-2551.Teacher's Edition Textbookpp. 254-275
2.
Activity Manual pp. 171-1833.Teacher's Toolkit CD:
Instructional Aids 11.1:Role of Women
1.
Instructional Aids 11.2:Evaluate theConsequences of theSpanish Invasion
2.
Instructional Aids 11.3:Compare and Contrastthe Mayas and the Aztecs
3.
Quiz 244.Quiz 255.Test 116.
4 .
Other Materials: a paper bag of ten itemsfrom each student'shome, stapled shut
1 .
clay plastic knife2 .toothpick3 .images of Mayas4.a list of twenty-fourprepared questions andanswers
5 .
5 .
Art6 .PowerPoint7 .Test Key8.
According to a biblicalworldview, why is it notsurprising that early peoplelike the Olmecs were ableto make suchaccomplishments?On what were Mayasbasing their salvation fromthe underworld? What isthe Christian's hope insalvation?Read Romans 1:19-23.Explain why people who donot worship the true Godare without excuse.Why is it important forChristians to take thegospel to every culture onearth?
Read aloud the textbookOn the timeline, identifywhen the civilizations(Olmec, Mayan, and Aztec)showed upOn a map, identify bodiesof water, mountains,rainforests, and naturalresourcesExplain how rubber wasimportantCreate a collection of itemsmade from rubber andmake an identification tagfor each itemComplete a chart of thenatural resources found inthe area where the MayaslivedCreate and solve mathproblems using the Mayannumber systemCreate a Mayan sculptureDiscuss the role of womenin the Mayan cultureIdentify the social structurein Mayan cultureDescribe the Mayan homesMake homemade hotchocolateDescribe how life was inTikalPlant and grow maizeLook at a map and locatethe Aztec Empire andTenochtitlanExplain the types ofpunishment that occurredin the Aztec EmpirePlay the review game AztecEagle WarriorAdminister the Chapter 11Test
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of women todayExplain the importance oftrade in the Mayan civilization
17.
Classify the characteristics ofthe Mayan civilization
18.
List the major tenets of Mayanreligion
19.
Evaluate Mayan religion from abiblical worldview
20.
Evaluate the proposed reasonsfor the decline of the Mayancivilization
21.
Identify the migration andgeographic locations of theAztec civilization
22.
Identify geographic featuresthat influence thedevelopment of civilization
23.
Analyze the role of religion inAztec culture
24.
Classify the characteristics ofthe Aztec civilization
25.
Infer details of Aztec culturefrom an Aztec codex
26.
Evaluate the consequences ofthe Spanish invasion of theAztec civilization
27.
Compare and contrast theMayas and the Aztecs
28.
Recall concepts and termsfrom Chapter 11
29.
Demonstrate knowledge ofconcepts from Chapter 11 bytaking the test
30.
Chapter 12:AncientAfrica
(updated 12/11/18)
Students wil l :Locate the major regions ofAfrica
1 .
Locate the variousgeographical features withinthese major regions
2.
Predict the kinds ofcommunities that might befound in Africa based on theanimal life, natural resources,and geographical features
3.
Categorize several narrativesbased on the type of source
4.
Asses the significance of thegriot in preserving Africanhistory
5 .
Analyze Aksum's culture,language, and resources
6.
Locate the Aksum civilizationon a map
7.
Assess the significance ofEzana's spiritual conversion onhis kingdom
8.
Ancient Africa:The Continent of Africa1 .Keys to Africa's Past2 .Mali3 .Making EconomicPredictions
4.
Life in Timbuktu5 .Africa's People6 .Making Tie-Dye AfricanCloth
7 .
Eastern Africa8 .Africa and the OutsideWorld
9 .
Traditional AfricanBeliefs
10.
Review Chapter 1211.Chapter 12 Test12.
Student Textbook pp. 256-2751.Teacher's Edition Textbookpp. 276-297
2.
Activity Manual pp. 185-2003.Teacher's Toolkit CD:
Instructional Aids12.1: Regions of AfricaMap
1.
Quiz 262.Quiz 273.Test 124.
4 .
Other Materials: white, pre-washed cottonT-shirt
1 .
rubber or latex gloves2.rubber bands3.prepared dye4.buckets of cool water5 .plastic to cover work area6.a list of preparedquestions and answers
7 .
5 .
Art6 .PowerPoint7 .
Who is Ezana and how didhe impact Christianity inEthiopia?Explain why humans havegreat value.Explain why slave tradeviolates Jesus' teachings.Read Jeremiah 22:2-3,13-17. Describe God'swords to the king of Judahregarding the treatment ofvulnerable people.Read Genesis 1:24-27.What does the Bible sayabout the origins ofanimals and people?
Read the textbook aloudIdentify the regions ofAfrica, the surroundingwaters, and the deserts ona mapDiscuss how Africa's historywas passed onDiscuss the trading fromGhanaBe able to give some of thebiography of Sundiata KeitaLocate the Songhai on amap and describe theleadersComplete the activity onMaking EconomicPredictionsName the four jobcategories and tell whateach provided for thepeople of the civilizationMake tie-dyed African clothIdentify Cameroon and
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his kingdomLocate ancient Ghana on amap and identify the moderncountry now located on its land
9.
Analyze the effects of thegeographic location andnatural resources of Ghana onits economic growth
10.
Analyze an ancient map ofAfrica
11.
Identify Mali's two mostfamous rulers and theiraccomplishments
12.
Describe the values, culture,and economy of ancient Mali
13.
Summarize the rise and fall ofthe Mali and Songhai Empires
14.
Locate ancient Songhai on themap
15.
Summarize theaccomplishments of the mostinfluential ruler of Songhai
16.
Recognize legends based onthe lives of ancient Africanheroes
17.
Assess the influence of tradeon the spread of Islam of Africa
18.
Analyze how principles ofsupply and demand affectprices in an economy
19.
Identify the common methodof dividing Africa's earlypeople groups
20.
Evaluate the influence thatnatural resources andgeography had on thenomadic people of northernAfrica
21.
Trace the migration route ofthe Bantu and the peoplegroups they encountered
22.
Identify methods the ancientShona used to build zimbabwes
23.
Identify common features ofthe coastal cities in easternAfrica
24.
Evaluate how tradersinfluenced Africa
25.
Assess the conditions thatgave rise to the African beliefswith biblical truth
26.
Assess the influence ofChristian missions on Africa
27.
Compare and contrasttraditional African beliefs withbiblical truth
28.
Compare and contrast anAfrican creation myth with the
29.
PowerPoint7 .Test Key8.
Identify Cameroon andChad on the African MapDiscuss with students thatPygmy tribes are referredto by their specific ethnicnamesPlay the review gameContinent ContestAdminister Chapter 12 Test
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biblical accountRecall concepts and termsfrom Chapter 12
30.
Demonstrate knowledge ofconcepts from Chapter 12 bytaking the test
31.
Uni t Unit ObjectivesUni tTopics/Concepts Unit Resources
Biblical IntegrationConcepts
InstructionalStrategies
Quarter 4
Chapter 13:Ancient Japan
(updated 12/11/18)
Students wil l :Locate the four major islandsof Japan on a map
1.
Explain how Japan forms anarchipelago
2.
Identify key events of theancient Japanese civilizationon a timeline
3.
Explain why little is known ofJapan's early history
4 .
Compare the Japanesecreation myth to the biblicalaccount of Creation
5.
Explain the significance ofarchaeological findings toJapan's early history
6 .
Identify the civilizations thatinfluenced Japan
7.
Summarize the rise of theYamato clan in Japan
8.
Assess the importance ofJimmu Tenno and PrinceShotoku to Japanese historyand culture
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Analyze characteristics of theJapanese civilization
10.
Contrast Shintoism withbiblical truth
11.
Identify the religion from Chinathat Prince Shotoku introducedto Japan
12.
Analyze the importance of theTaika Reforms
13.
Identify the father ofcalligraphy
14.
Contrast how the Japaneseand Americans write
15.
Assess the influence of theChinese in the Japanese wayof life
16.
Summarize the changes inJapaneses culture during theHeian period
17.
Evaluate whether the Heianperiod was a time of peace
18.
Ancient Japan:Early History1 .Yamato Period2.Writing in Calligraphy3.Heian Period4.Writing a Haiku5.Religion6.Life in Heian-Kyo7.Feudal Japan8.The Mongols9 .Review Chapter 13 10.Chapter 13 Test11.
Student Textbook pp. 276-2911.Teacher's Edition Textbookpp. 298-313
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Activity Manual pp. 201-2123.Teacher's Toolkit CD:
Instructional Aids13.1: ComparingAccounts of Creation
1.
Instructional Aids13.2: Create a JapaneseWindsock
2.
Instructional Aids13.3: Feudal Feud
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Quiz 284.Test 135.
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Other Materials: white, pre-washed cottonT-shirt
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paper lunch bags2.crayons or paints3 .pipe cleaners4 .paper clips5 .yarn or ribbon6.hole punch7.a list of preparedquestions and answers
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Art6 .PowerPoint7 .Test Key8.
What do Shinto believersthink is the main problemwith the world? What doChristians identify as themain problem of the world?How are the spirit beings inChristian belief differentfrom those in Shintoism?What does the Bible teachabout having a trulyprosperous life?
Read the chapter aloudIdentify the two periods ofJapan's history on thetimelineIdentify the four mainislands of JapanExplain how Shotokubrought Chinese cultureand improvements to JapanComplete the Writing inCalligraphy ActivityDiscuss the differencein how Americans andJapanese writeDiscuss the differencebetween Japanese andChinese artPractice writing a HaikupoemDiscuss what life wouldlook like in Heian-KyoPlay the review gameFeudal FeudAdminister the Chapter 13Test
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and securitySummarize the changes inJapanese culture during theHeian period
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Analyze the Japanese blendingof Shintoism and Buddhism
20.
Explain how the Fujiwarafamily rose to power
21.
Evaluate the use of power byFujiwara
22.
Evaluate whether the Heianperiod was a time of peaceand security
23.
Analyze the Japanese feudalsystem of government
24.
Distinguish the four levels ofsocial classes in Japan's feudalsystem
25.
Evaluate the Japanese view ofcitizenship during the feudalera
26.
Identify the cause for theMongol defeat
27.
Recall concepts and termsfrom Chapter 13
28.
Demonstrate knowledge ofconcepts from Chapter 13 bytaking the test
29.
Chapter 14:The MiddleAges inEurope
(updated 12/11/18)
Students wil l :Summarize the major eventsthat began the medieval period
1.
Summarize the conditions ofthe Western Roman Empirethat increased the influence ofthe Roman Catholic Church
2.
Trace the paths of Germanicinvaders on a map
3.
Locate modern countries,medieval kingdoms, and othergeographic features on a map
4.
Distinguish the types ofRoman Catholic clergy andtheir various responsibilitiesand lifestyles
5 .
Assess Benedict's role indefining the lifestyle of a monk
6.
Evaluate the teachings ofmedieval Roman Catholicismfrom a biblical worldview
7.
Identify the major Frankishkings and theiraccomplishments
8 .
Assess the importance of thealliance between Frankishkings and the Roman CatholicChurch
9.
Summarize Charlemagne's10.
The Middle Ages inEurope:
The Medieval Period1.The Region Today2.The Roman CatholicChurch
3.
The Franks4.Design a Coat of Arms5.Life in Feudal France6.The Magma Carta7 .The Castle8 .The Decline ofFeudalism
9.
The Crusades10.Review Chapter 1411.Chapter 14 Test12.
Student Textbook pp. 292-3151.Teacher's Edition Textbookpp. 314-338
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Activity Manual pp. 213-2343.Teacher's Toolkit CD:
Instructional Aids14.1: Coat of Arms
1.
Instructional Aids14.2: Participate in aMock Trial
2.
Instructional Aids14.3: Evidence Cards andRebuttal Cards
3.
Instructional Aids 14.4:Question Cards
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Instructional Aids 14.5:Jury Decision
5.
Instructional Aids 14.6:Chess Pieces
6.
Quiz 297.Quiz 308.Test 149.
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Other Materials: white, pre-washed cottonT-shirt
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signs to identify oneprosecuting attorney, onedefense attorney, threesuspects, and the
2.
5 .
Read Matthew 6:25-33 andMark 6:31. Explain God'sview on humans and theirimportance.Why did the RomanCatholic Church baptizebabies into the churchwhen they were born?What does the Bible teachabout the purpose ofbaptism?Read Proverbs 14:21;19:17; 29:7; Deuteronomy15:7-11; and James2:15-17. Suggest ways tohelp people in need.
Read the textbook aloudOn the timeline, identifythe two periods in historywhere the Middle Ages tookplaceOn the Western EuropeanInvasions map, be able toidentify the invasions inEurope during the MiddleAgesOn the Europe Then & Nowmap, identifyScandinavia (Denmark,Sweden, Norway) and theNordic Countries (Finland,Iceland, and Faroe Islands)Identify the job duties of apriestCompare some of thedifferences betweenCatholicism andProtestantismExplain the origin of theRomance languages andthe Germanic languagesRead Nordic mythologyExplain the responsibilitiesand training of a squire;explain what happens once
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Summarize Charlemagne'saccomplishments
10.
Identify reasons that led tothe division of the FrankishEmpire
11.
Examine the changes inlanguage at the time of thedivision of the empire
12.
Compare the divisions ofCharlemagne's empire withthe divisions of modernEurope on a map
13.
Evaluate the author's point ofview of the Vikings
14.
Identify the impact of theVikings on Europe
15.
Explain why feudalism arosein the Middle Ages
16.
Identify the roles of people ona manor
17.
List the steps of becoming aknight
18.
Evaluate advantages anddisadvantages of the feudalsystem
19.
Summarize the Battle ofHastings
20.
Assess the impact of theNorman conquest on England'shistory
21.
Identify Henry II'scontributions to England'slegal system
22.
Contrast trial by ordeal andtrial by jury
23.
Trace the events that led tothe Magna Carta
24.
Assess the significance of theMagna Carta and its influenceon later documents
25.
Explain the role of themedieval castle in the systemof feudalism
26.
Compare a medieval banquetto a special holiday meal today
27.
Identify weapons and simplemachines used in castledefenses
28.
Summarize the events causingthe decline of feudalism inEurope
29.
Identify the Renaissance as acultural revival that linkedmedieval times to modernt imes
30.
Recall concepts and termsfrom Chapter 14
31.
Demonstrate knowledge of32.
suspects, and theremaining students asjurorstwenty-five preparedquestions with answers
3 .
Art6 .PowerPoint7 .Test Key8.
explain what happens oncehe is knightedComplete the activity todesign a coat of armsDescribe what life in feudalFranceParticipated in the mocktrial activityDescribe how the legend ofRobin Hood may havedevelopedWhat impact did the MagnaCarta have in the foundingof the United States?Describe the food that wasserved at a medievalbanquetExplain what started aseries of wars between theChristians and the MuslimTurksPlay the review gameHuman Chess to review forthe testAdminister the chapter 14test
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concepts from Chapter 14 bytaking the test
Chapter 15: AKingdomfrom Shore toShore
(updated 12/11/18)
Students wil l :Explain how the CreationMandate is the foundation forall civilizations
1.
Identify the effects of the Fall2 .Relate the kingship of Christ toGod's plan of redemption
3.
Formulate a personalworldview
4.
Analyze Egypt, Mesopotamia,and Persia according toCreation, Fall, and Redemption
5.
Trace the spread of the gospelin Egypt, Mesopotamia, andPersia
6 .
Assess the impact of thegospel in Egypt, Mesopotamia,and Persia
7 .
Analyze Greece, Rome,Europe, India, and Africaaccording to Creation, Fall,and Redemption
8.
Trace the spread of the gospelin Greece, Rome, Europe,India, and Africa
9 .
Assess the impact of thegospel in Greece, Rome,Europe, India, and Africa
10.
Analyze Latin America, China,and Japan according toCreation, Fall, and Redemption
11.
Trace the spread of the gospelin Latin America, China, andJapan
12.
Assess the impact of thegospel in Latin America, China,and Japan
13.
Recall concepts and termsfrom Chapter 15
14.
Demonstrate knowledge ofconcepts from Chapter 15 bytaking the test
15.
A Kingdom from Shoreto Shore:
God's Master Plan1.Civilization Fair2 .Identifying One's OwnWorldview
3.
The Spread of Christ'sKingdom
4.
Going into All TheWorld
5 .
Constantine and theChurch
6.
Greece, Rome, andEurope
7.
India and Africa8 .Writing aCompare-and-ContrastEssay
9.
Latin America10.Personal Role inChrist's Kingdom
11.
Review Chapter 1512.Chapter 15 Test13.
Student Textbook pp. 316-3311.Teacher's Edition Textbookpp. 340-456
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Activity Manual pp. 235-2443.Teacher's Toolkit CD:
Instructional Aids15.1: Compare-ContrastResources
1.
Instructional Aids15.2: Reach the World
2.
Quiz 313.Quiz 324.Test 155.
4 .
Other Materials: table or display area1.a list of preparedquestions and answers
2 .
5 .
Art6 .PowerPoint7 .Test Key8.
What happened to God'sperfect world?How did Adam's sin affectthe Israelites?Why is Jesus able to be theredeemer of the world?Why is it fitting that Jesussaved the world?How can Christians avoidfalse teaching?How do we know thatEgypt will again be blessedby God?Why were Paul's travelsthroughout Asia Minor andGreece important toChristianity?How did the Roman Empirereact to Christianity? Howdid its reaction affect thespread of Christianity?Read Matthew 28:18-20.What did Jesus commandHis disciples to do?
Read the textbook aloudIdentify when the earlyProtestant missions toSouth America occurredand when the ProtestantReformation occurred onthe timelineExplain how a studenttoday can exercisedominion over the earthGive examples ofcivilizations thatdemonstrated the conflictafter the Fall betweenhuman accomplishmentand human sinfulnessGive examples ofcivilizations that have beenbrought down for theirwickednessShare your testimonyComplete the Formulatinga Worldview ActivityIdentify some of theregions wereChristianity spread into theMiddle Ages and whereChristianity is growingtodayIdentify some regions thatonce had strong Christianinfluence but no longer doExplain why the spread ofChrist's kingdom is notalways evenly distributedExplain how science andarts can be used topromote ChristianityGive examples ofgovernment laws thatChristians should obey andof laws that a governmentcould create that Christiansshould not obeyExplain that Carey's goingto India in 1792 markedthe beginning of a greatage of missionaryexpansion in thenineteenth centuryWrite acompare-and-contrastessayExplain why RomanCatholicism is dominant in
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Catholicism is dominant inMesoamericaDescribe the generalpattern of early missions inChinaWhat was the main focusof Robert Morrison'sministry in China?Play the Review gameReach the World to reviewfor Chapter 15Administer the Chapter 15Test
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