7th Grade History Syllabus/Pacing Guide

Sections #3020/3020.2 & 3021/3021.2

Instructor: Judy Orr

Email: jorr@cwcharter.org 

Phone number: 1-209-441-6090 (voice and text)

Please review the CWCS Master Class Syllabus that will be used in the Parent/Student Orientation course. 

Class Information:

Class Time: Fridays. CP 3020/3020.2 @ 11:15AM.

• Semester 1 - First Class Meeting, Friday, August 19, 2022

Last Day to Add or Drop is 9/2/22 (Students will be charged the full price of the course if dropping the class after this deadline.)

• Semester 2 - First Class Meeting, Friday, January 13, 2023

Last Day to Add or Drop is 1/20/23 (Students will be charged the full price of the course if dropping the class after this deadline.)

 

CWCS’s 7th Grade History online course offers students the opportunity to study at home while employing technology as a learning tool, meeting with other students in a virtual classroom, and receiving live instruction from a teacher.

 

Course Overview:  World History and Geography: Medieval and Early Modern Times

The medieval and early modern periods provide students with opportunities to study the rise and fall of empires, the diffusion of religions and languages, and significant movements of people, ideas, and products. During these periods, the regions of the world became more and more interconnected. Although societies were quite distinct from each other, there were more exchanges of people, products, and ideas in each century. Students study content-rich examples and case studies, rather than superficially survey all places, names, and events. Students approach history not only as a body of content (such as events, people, ideas, or historical accounts) to be encountered or mastered, but also as an investigative discipline. They analyze evidence from written and visual primary sources, supplemented by secondary sources, to form historical interpretations. Both in writing and speaking, they cite evidence from textual sources to support their arguments. 

 

Although this framework covers the existing seventh-grade content standards, it reorganizes the units. Each of the new units has investigative questions to guide instruction and concrete examples and case studies for in-depth analysis. The new units are as follows: 1. The World in 300 CE (Interconnections in Afroeurasia and Americas) 2. Rome and Christendom, 300 CE–1200 (Roman Empire, Development and Spread of Christianity, Medieval Europe, and Sicily) 3. Southwestern Asia, 300–1200: Persia and the World of Islam (Persia, Umayyad and Abbasid Caliphates, Development and Spread of Islam, Sicily, and Cairo) 4. South Asia, 300–1200 (Gupta Empire, Spread of Hinduism and Buddhism, Srivijaya) 5. East Asia, 300–1300: China and Japan (China during Tang and Song, Spread of Buddhism, Korea and Japan, Quanzhou) 6. The Americas, 300–1490 (Maya, Aztec, Inca) 7. West Africa, 900–1400 (Ghana, Mali) 8. Sites of Encounter in Medieval World, 1150–1490 (Mongols, Majorca, Calicut) 9. Global Convergence, 1450–1750 (Voyages, Columbian Exchange, Trade Networks, Gunpowder Empires; Colonialism in the Americas and Southeast Asia, Atlantic World) 10. The Impact of Ideas, 1500–1750 (The spread of Religions, Reformation, Renaissance, Scientific Revolution, Enlightenment).

 

Curriculum:  Required curriculum may be available at the Learning Center on a first come basis.  If needed, ESs can order curriculum using the OPS catalog which will have the most up-to-date pricing. Students will need: 

 

Textbooks: 

Savvas (Pearson) Education, Inc. Vendor # 9856

Pearson myWorld Social Studies California

(Check the Recommended Curriculum page for updated pricing.)

Required:

9780328967742  myWorld 2019 Student Edition with Digital Courseware 1- year Access Grade 7 

9780328960156 myWorld 2019 Teacher Edition Grade 7 (Or save money by obtaining the student edition textbook, Active Journal, and Active Journal Answer Key- No big TE needed.)

Optional and not required for this class:

9780328960163 myWorld 2019 Active Journal 1-yr Grade 7

9780328964567 myWorld 2019 Active Journal Answer Key Grade 7

 

Materials: 

• Working external headset with mic (computer speakers do not work successfully with the Canvas setup). Plug-in headsets (rather than Bluetooth) work best with Jigsaw. After the third week of class and no headset, students may begin to lose participation points for the class. Class is much more engaging if all students can talk in class using their mic. Suggested:  Office Depot Logitech Clear-Chat 
• Binder Paper
• 1" Binder
• Pencils & Erasers
• Composition Notebook

 

Requirements: 

• Class textbook/workbook
• Gmail Account and ability to open/create word documents and pdfs (Adobe Acrobat Reader). 
• Microsoft Word, PDF, or Google Docs are the only acceptable writing programs.   
• Reliable Internet access

 

CWCS Social Studies Website

Grading:  Students will be graded on attendance and participation, tests and quizzes, writing, and in-class reading comprehension questions.

 

Overall course grade: 

20% Attendance/Participation (Attendance or other participation quiz, room checks, headset check) 

20% Assignments. These are done in class, or at least started to be finished on student’s time. Late submissions will earn partial credit.

20% Quizzes and Tests

20% ES Progress Report: Textbook homework checked by Parent or ES (Textbook questions or workbook).

20% Final Assessment, Midterm project, and any significant project. 

 

Grading Scale:  

E:  Excellent - consistently meets or exceeds expectations of 7th grade social science standards, attends class, completes all assignments and participates in class. (Equivalent to an A.)

S: Satisfactory - meeting expectations of 7th grade social science standards, attends class, completes  assignments, and participates in class. (Equivalent to a B or C.)

N: Needs improvement - unable to or, with prompting and support, progressing towards meeting 7th grade social science standards, poor attendance and/or missing assignments. (Equivalent to a D or F.)

Attendance: Attendance is required.  The Truancy Policy applies to Canvas courses. An unexcused absence may be counted as a truancy.

• Excused Absence is defined as:
  The parent shall notify the teacher of the absence at least 24 hours* prior to the time the class meets.
• Unexcused Absence is defined as:
  An absence that does not accompany a parent phone call to the instructor at least 24 hours* prior to the time the class meets.

*If there are extenuating circumstances that do not allow for at least 24 hours, then the teacher must still be notified prior to the start of class; allowances may be made depending on the circumstances. Examples of extenuating circumstances: car accident, sudden illness, etc. Students should arrange a "back up plan" in case of unexpected computer problems the day of the class (i.e. make pre-arrangements to go to a neighbor, friend, relative, library, etc.)  

When students are absent, they must contact the instructor via email or contact another classmate to obtain the homework assignment. The recording should be watched within 48 hours, and attendance quiz and class assignment completed.

Absent/Late Work: Please email the instructor through Canvas if you will be absent. Late class assignments, homework, or projects will earn no higher than an 85%. (Ex- An A paper will be a B.) Class assignments, tests, and projects are due by the Friday of that week, unless otherwise stated. Absences don’t extend deadlines. 

Homework: Homework is checked by your ES. This is the work done in your textbook or workbook (see pacing guide). All Class assignments (other than bookwork) will be submitted through Canvas and are due Friday by 11:59 PM of the week assigned. You can submit a Word document, PDF or Google Doc (download as a PDF and upload to Canvas).  Emailed assignments will not be accepted. 

Please Note: Assignments are subject to change. Students enrolled in Canvas classes should log into the course regularly for up-to-date and detailed assignments. Students who are not enrolled in Canvas classes and who are using the course syllabi can follow the pacing guides’ weekly assignments.

 

Test & Quizzes:  The tests will be posted in Canvas for the students to access. Specific instructions for the quizzes and tests will be given in class, including procedures for submission and due dates. Most will be open book unless otherwise stated.

Additional Resources: History Social Science Framework 7th Grade

Important Dates 2022-2023: 

Aug. 10: First day of school for fall semester (Wed.)

Sept. 5: NO CLASS: Labor Day (Mon.)

Nov. 11: NO CLASS: Veteran’s Day (Fri.)

Nov. 18 - 25: NO CLASS: Thanksgiving Break 

Dec.  5 - 9: a-g Finals

Nov 28 - Dec 2: Last Class session this week (a-g)

Dec. 5 - Dec 9: Last Class session this week (all other classes)

Jan. 3: First day of school for spring semester (Tues.) 

Jan. 16: NO CLASS: MLK Holiday

Feb. 17 - 20: NO CLASS: President’s Day Observance

March 17 - 24: NO CLASSES THIS WEEK: SPRING BREAK

May 8 - 12:   Last Class session this week

May 19: Last day of school

Homework Pacing Guide

Check the class Canvas page regularly for additional class assignments.

Assignments are due by 11:59 p.m. on Friday of the week assigned, unless otherwise noted.

Week of:	Notes:	Assignments (ES checks this): Textbook Lesson Check & Review and Assessment (Writer’s Workshop optional) OR Active Journal.  Homework assignments will be reviewed by your ES and reported quarterly to the instructor. You do not upload textbook work/workbook to Canvas.	Assignment Notes or Reminders (Check Canvas Modules Student Fills In.)
School starts 8/10	Start assignments this week! Class starts next week.	World Overview: The World in the 300s CE Pages 2 - 5 (Read. No written work.)	Always check Canvas Modules  and recordings for additional in-class assignments.
8/15	Class meets 8/19	Topic 1: The Roman and Byzantine Empires  Lessons 1 & 2 Integrity Pledge due August 22nd
8/23	Class meets 8/26	Topic 1: The Roman and Byzantine Empires  Lessons 3 & 4
8/29	9/2 Last day to drop a Canvas Class	Topic 1: The Roman and Byzantine Empires  Lessons 5 & 6
9/6	Class meets 9/9	Topic 1: The Roman and Byzantine Empires  Lesson 7 Topic 1 Test in Canvas
9/12	Class meets 9/16	Topic 2: Life in Medieval Christendom Lessons 1, 2 & 3
9/19	Class meets 9/23	Topic 2: Life in Medieval Christendom Lesson 4 & 5 Topic 2 Test in Canvas
9/26	Class meets 9/30	Topic 3: Struggle in Medieval Europe Lessons 1 & 2 Assign Midterm Project due 10/28.
10/3	Class meets 10/7	Topic 3: Struggle in Medieval Europe Lessons 3 & 4
10/10	Class meets 10/14	Topic 3: Struggle in Medieval Europe Lesson 5 Topic 3 Test in Canvas
10/17	Class meets 10/21	Topic 4: The Islamic World and South Asia Lessons 1 & 2
10/24	Class meets 10/28	Topic 4: The Islamic World and South Asia Lessons 3 & 4
10/31	Class meets 11/4	Topic 4: The Islamic World and South Asia Lessons 5 & 6 Topic 4 Test in Canvas
Week of:	Notes:	Assignments (ES checks this): Textbook Lesson Check & Review and Assessment (Writer’s Workshop optional) OR Active Journal.  Homework assignments will be reviewed by your ES and reported quarterly to the instructor. You do not upload textbook work/workbook to Canvas.	Assignment Notes or Reminders (Check Canvas Modules Student Fills In.)
11/7	There is no class 11/11. Veteran’s Day	Topic 5: Civilizations of East Asia and Southeast Asia Lessons 1 & 2 Students MUST complete the assignments listed in Canvas.
11/14	There is no class 11/18. Break Begins	Topic 5: Civilizations of East Asia and Southeast Asia Lessons 3 & 4 Students MUST complete the assignments listed in Canvas.
	11/18 -11/27	Thanksgiving Break- Enjoy! Get caught up on any missing work!
11/28	Class meets 12/2	Topic 5: Civilizations of East Asia and Southeast Asia Lessons 5, 6
12/5	Last Day to Accept Late Work/Quizzes & Tests Closed on 12/9.	Topic 5: Civilizations of East Asia and Southeast Asia Lesson 7 Final Assessment Topics 1-5 Open 12/5-12/9. (Topic 5 Test embedded in final assessment.)
12/12		Grades posted by 12/14. Preview week of 1/3.
12/16-1/2		Winter Break! See you on January 13th. :)

Week Number	Week of:	Notes:	Assignments (ES checks this): Textbook Lesson Check & Review and Assessment (Writer’s Workshop optional) (Or Active Journal )	Assignment Notes or Reminders (Check Canvas Page.  Student Fills In.)
1	1/3	There is no class on Jan 6, but there is work to complete!	Topic 6: Civilizations of the Americas Lesson 1	Always check Canvas and recordings for additional in-class assignments.
2	1/9	Class meets on 1/13	Topic 6: Civilizations of the Americas Lessons 2 & 3
3	1/17	Class meets 1/20 Last day to drop this class!	Topic 6: Civilizations of the Americas Lesson 4 Topic 6 Test in Canvas
4	1/23	Class meets 1/27	Topic 7: African Civilizations Lesson 1
5	1/30	Class meets 2/3	Topic 7: African Civilizations Lessons 2 & 3
6	2/6	Class meets 2/10	Topic 7: African Civilizations Lesson 4 Topic 7 Test in Canvas
7	2/13	There is no class. Extended President’s Day Weekend	Topic 8: The Renaissance and Reformation Lessons 1 & 2 Students MUST complete the assignments listed in Canvas.
8	2/21	Class meets 2/24	Topic 8: The Renaissance and Reformation Lessons 3 & 4
9	2/27	Class meets 3/3	Topic 8: The Renaissance and Reformation Lesson 5 & 6 Topic 8 Test in Canvas Assign Midterm Project due 4/7.
10	3/6	Class meets 3/10	Topic 9: Global Convergence Lessons 1 & 2
11	3/13	There is no class. Spring Break begins	Topic 9: Global Convergence Lessons 3 & 4 Students MUST complete the assignments listed in Canvas.
12	3/17-3/26		Spring Break- Enjoy!
13	3/27	Class meets 3/31	Topic 9: Global Convergence Lesson 5
14	4/3	Class meets 4/7	Topic 9: Global Convergence Lesson 6 - 7 Topic 9 Test in Canvas
15	4/10	Class meets 4/14	Topic 10: Absolutism and Enlightenment Lesson 1- 2
16	4/17	Class meets 4/21	Topic 10: Absolutism and Enlightenment Lesson 3
17	4/24	Class meets 4/28	Topic 10: Absolutism and Enlightenment Lesson 4 (Topic 10 Test embedded in final assessment.)
18	5/1	5/12 Last Day to Accept Late Work & Quizzes/Tests closed.	5/5 is our last class.
19	5/8	Class meets 5/12	Final Assessment Topics 6 - 10. Open in Canvas 5/8 - 5/12.
	5/15	No class	Grades posted by 5/18.