MYP 1 Humanities - Le Jardin Academy

MYP 1HumanitiesMr. Dante OlivaRoom 317dante.oliva@lejardinacademy.org(808) 261-0707 x3020World History records the adventures of humankind – both the famous and the ordinary –throughout thousands of years. By studying world history – by gazing across time – wehope to understand the past and recognize its contribution to the present and the future.World history is a story of people and events. It encompasses broad historical themes thathappen again and again, providing meaning for events in the past and showing how theyaffect contemporary life.2012– 2013 Scope and SequenceAll Unit Dates are projected and may be subject to change. You will find the most currentunit information on ManageBac.Unit 1: The Beginnings of Human SocietyUnit Dates: Mid-August – Mid-SeptUnit Question: What are the pros and cons of a nomadic lifestyle vs. a city lifestyle?Area of Interaction: EnvironmentsContent- early hominid development in Africa- emergence of civilizations in Mesopotamia- understanding of agricultural surpluses and population growth- development of writing, migration of modern humansSummative Assessment Tasks Unit Test (Criterion A)Unit 2: The Fertile CrescentUnit Dates: End-Sept – End-OctUnit Question: How does geography affect human growth?Area of Interaction: Human IngenuityContent-rise of cities-Tigris and Euphrates Rivers-religion of Sumer-important empires of the Fertile Crescent-Hammurabi’s code-spread of Phoenician civilization-history of IsraelitesSummative Assessment Tasks Journals (Criterion A) Phoenician Alphabet Project (Criterion C) Unit Test (Criterion A)

Unit 3: Ancient EgyptUnit Dates: Nov – End-DecUnit Question: How are beliefs and values shaped by a person’s environment?Area of Interaction (AOI): EnvironmentsContent:-geography of the Nile-rulers of Egypt-Egyptian religion-ancient Egyptian culture-cultures of NubiaSummative Assessment Tasks Topic Outline (Criterion C) Egypt Project (Criteria B, D) Egypt Test (Criterion A)Unit 4: Changes in the Middle KingdomUnit Question: How do beliefs and values change over time?Area of Interaction: Human IngenuityContent-geography of China’s River Valleys-Confucius and his Teachings-warring Kingdoms Unite/Rise of the Dynasties-achievements of Ancient ChinaSummative Assessment Tasks Unit Test (Criterion A) PhotoStory3 China Tour Project (Criteria C,D)Unit Dates: Jan – Mid-FebUnit 5: The Cradle of Western CivilizationUnit Dates: End Feb– End MarchUnit Question: How does the geography of a civilization affect the development of itsgovernment?Area of Interaction: EnvironmentsContent-early Greek Civilization-religion, philosophy, and the Arts-daily life in Athens-spread of Greek CultureSummative Assessment Tasks Radio Broadcast (Criteria B,D) Unit Test (Criterion A)

Unit 6: Ancient RomeUnit Dates: Early April – JuneUnit Question: How are communities different/similar?Area of Interaction (AOI): Community and ServiceContent-Roman Republic-Roman Empire-Roman Daily Life-Christianity and the Roman Empire-Fall of RomeSummative Assessment Tasks Mosaic Art (Criterion A) Role Play/Reenactment (Criteria B,C)Office Hours in Room 317:Students are encouraged to seek out extra learning support. Please arrange meeting timesduring long lunch, available study halls, or after school.