Chapter 1: Sources of the Democratic Tradition
H-SS 10.1.1 Analyze the similarities and differences in Judeo-Christian and Greco-Roman views of law, reason and faith, and duties of the individual.
H-SS 10.1.2 Trace the development of Western political ideas of the rule of law and illegitimacy of tyranny, using selections from Plato's Republic and Aristotle's Politics.
Chapter 1.1 The Greek Roots of Democracy (pgs. 8-17) H-SS 10.1.1 and H-SS 10.1.2
Project 1 – 1.1 Kickoff
Read: Witness History: “The Government of Athens” and answer the following:
What aspects of Athenian government is Pericles proud of?
Project 2- 1.1 Prior Knowledge
What are some different forms of government that you already know?
What gov’t is ancient Greece famous for?
Project 3 – 1.1 Vocabulary
City-State, monarchy, Sparta, Athens, democracy, tyrant, legislature, Pericles, jury, Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, civic,
Emerge
Project 4- 1.1 Section Assessment Page 17, 1-6 Write the questions and answers
Project 5 – 1.1 Summary Worksheet
Project 6 – CA Standards Test
Project 7 – Section Quiz
Chapter 1.2 The Roman Republic and Empire (20-27) H-SS 10.1.2
Project 1 – 1.2 Kickoff
Read : Witness History (pg.20) and answer the following:
Do You Think Tacitus approved of Rome’s becoming and empire?
Project 2- 1.2 Prior Knowledge:
What do you know about how ancient Rome was governed?
Preview the reading headings for clues.
Project 3 - 1.2 Build Vocabulary:
republic, consul, dictator, tribune, veto, Carthage, Julius Caesar, Augustus Caesar, Justinian, commodity
Project 4 – 1.2 Section Assessment Page 27 , 1-5
Project 5 – 1.2 Summary Worksheet
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Project 7 – Section Quiz
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Chapter 1.3 Principles of Judaism (28-32) H-SS 10.1.1
Project 1 – 1.3 Kickoff
Read: Witness History and answer the following:
What is the agreement between God and the people of Israel?
Project 2- 1.3 Prior Knowledge
1. What is Judaism?
2. Where are Jewish religious laws written down? (name the books)
Project 3 - 1.3 Build Vocabulary:
Jerusalem, Abraham, Moses, monotheistic, covenant, Sabbath, prophet, ethics, diaspora, invoke
Project 4 – 1.3 Section Assessment Page 32, 1-6 write the questions and answers.
Project 5 – 1.3 Summary Worksheet
Project 6 – CA Standards Test
Project 7 – Section Quiz
Chapter 1.4 The Rise of Christianity (33-39) H-SS 10.1.1
Project 1 – 1.4 Kickoff
Read: Witness History and answer the following:
What principle mentioned in the quotation is supported by Jesus’ actions in the picture?
Project 2- 1.4 Prior Knowledge
What are some of the basic beliefs of the early Christians?
Project 3 – 1.4 Build Vocabulary
Jesus, messiah, apostle, Paul, tolerance, clergy, hierarchy
Project 4 – 1.4 Section Assessment Page 39, 1-6 write the questions and answers.
Project 5 – 1.4 Summary Worksheet
Project 6 – CA Standards Test
Project 7 – Section Quiz
Chapter 1.5 Democratic Developments in England H-SS 10.2.2
Project 1 - 1.5 Kickoff
Read “Witness History” and answer this question.
What does this document tell you about relations between the monarchy and the Church?
Project 2 – 1.5 Prior Knowledge
1. What branch of the United States government is similar to the English Parliament?
2. What do you already know about Parliament as it exists in England today?
Project 3- 1.5 Vocabulary
feudalism, William the Conqueror, Henry II, common law, absolute monarch, Oliver Cromwell, habeas corpus, limited monarchy, dominate
Project 4 – 1.5 Section Assessment
Project 5 – 1.5 Summary Worksheet
Project 6 – 1.5 CA Standards Test
Project 7 – 1.5 Section Quiz
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