Explain Recent Conflicts and Political Issues Between Nations Or Cultural Groups

Strand: History
Topic: Recent Conflicts and Political Issues 7.1.18
Level: 7th Grade
Score 4.0 / In addition to Score 3.0, in-depth inferences and applications that go beyond what was taught. / Sample Tasks

Compare and contrast conflicting countries on various levels and explain why you think they have conflicts.

3.5 / In addition to score 3.0 performance, in-depth inferences and applications with partial success.
Score 3.0 / The student will be able to:

explain recent conflicts and political issues between nations or cultural groups

The student exhibits no major errors or omissions. /

Research and summarize current events of conflicts between nations or cultural groups

2.5 / No major errors or omissions regarding 2.0 content and partial knowledge of the 3.0 content
Score 2.0 / There are no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes as the student:

recognizes or recalls specific terminology such as:
performs basic processes, such as:
research and obtain accurate and relevant information about the conflict or political issue

However, the student exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and processes. /

Make a bulleted chart listing accurate and relevant information regarding the conflict or political issue

1.5 / Partial knowledge of the 2.0 content but major errors or omissions regarding the 3.0 content
Score 1.0 / With help, a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes and some of the more complex ideas and processes.
0.5 / With help, a partial understanding of the 2.0 content but not the 3.0 content
Score 0.0 / Even with help, no understanding or skill demonstrated.
Strand: History
Topic: Middle East Since WWII 7.1.16
Level: 7th Grade
Score 4.0 / In addition to Score 3.0, in-depth inferences and applications that go beyond what was taught. / Sample Tasks

Write an essay describing how the formation of Israel has led to conflicts in the Middle East today

3.5 / In addition to score 3.0 performance, in-depth inferences and applications with partial success.
Score 3.0 / The student will be able to:

describe the historical events in the Middle East since WWII (examples: formation of Israel, Seven Days War, Soviet involvement, formation of terrorist organizations.

The student exhibits no major errors or omissions. /

Research the formation of Israel and make a presentation
Make a flow chart about the events in the Middle East since WWII

recognizes or recalls specific terminology such as:
performs basic processes, such as:
Putting events in chronological order
Identifying cause and effect relationships

However, the student exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and processes. /

Given a list of main events, complete a timeline of the events in the Middle East since WWII

1.5 / Partial knowledge of the 2.0 content but major errors or omissions regarding the 3.0 content
Score 1.0 / With help, a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes and some of the more complex ideas and processes.
0.5 / With help, a partial understanding of the 2.0 content but not the 3.0 content
Score 0.0 / Even with help, no understanding or skill demonstrated.
Strand: History
Topic: Exploration 7.1.12
Level: 7th Grade
Score 4.0 / In addition to Score 3.0, in-depth inferences and applications that go beyond what was taught. / Sample Tasks

Describe how the worldwide explorations of the 1500-1800s still has an impact on the world

3.5 / In addition to score 3.0 performance, in-depth inferences and applications with partial success.
Score 3.0 / The student will be able to:

describe the impact worldwide voyages of exploration and discovery had on Europe and the natives of the land being explored (Example: discovery of sea route to Indies; colonization of Africa and Southeast Asia, the Americas and slave trade)

The student exhibits no major errors or omissions. /

Make a pros and cons chart about worldwide exploration

2.5 / No major errors or omissions regarding 2.0 content and partial knowledge of the 3.0 content
Score 2.0 / There are no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes as the student:

recognizes or recalls specific terminology such as:
performs basic processes, such as:
Identify major explorations to Southeast Asia, Africa and the Americas
Identify famous explorers related to these expeditions

However, the student exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and processes. /

Given a list of major expeditions, the student can identify the area of exploration
Given a list of possible impacts of worldwide voyages on natives of the land being explored, the student can identify actual effects of the voyages
Map the different expeditions

1.5 / Partial knowledge of the 2.0 content but major errors or omissions regarding the 3.0 content
Score 1.0 / With help, a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes and some of the more complex ideas and processes.
0.5 / With help, a partial understanding of the 2.0 content but not the 3.0 content
Score 0.0 / Even with help, no understanding or skill demonstrated.
Strand: History
Topic: World Religions 7.1.4
Level: 7th Grade
Score 4.0 / In addition to Score 3.0, in-depth inferences and applications that go beyond what was taught. / Sample Tasks

Explain what role religion plays in current conflicts

3.5 / In addition to score 3.0 performance, in-depth inferences and applications with partial success.
Score 3.0 / The student will be able to:

Compare and contrast the historical origins, central beliefs, and spread of major religions (ex.: Christianity, Buddhism, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism.)

The student exhibits no major errors or omissions. /

Compare and contrast the major world religions and make a map showing where world religions started and arrows showing where it spread
Write a compare/contrast essay identifying similarities and differences between major world religions

recognizes or recalls specific terminology such as:
Monotheistic, polytheistic, Caste system, prophet, etc.
performs basic processes, such as:

explain the historical origins, central beliefs, and spread of major religions (ex.: Christianity, Buddhism, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism.)

However, the student exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and processes. /

Complete a chart of the religions identifying whether they are monotheistic or polytheistic, their central beliefs, and their founder
Create a venn diagram that highlights similarities and differences between major world religions

1.5 / Partial knowledge of the 2.0 content but major errors or omissions regarding the 3.0 content
Score 1.0 / With help, a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes and some of the more complex ideas and processes.
0.5 / With help, a partial understanding of the 2.0 content but not the 3.0 content
Score 0.0 / Even with help, no understanding or skill demonstrated.
Strand: History
Topic: Muslim Civilization 7.1.7
Level: 7th Grade
Score 4.0 / In addition to Score 3.0, in-depth inferences and applications that go beyond what was taught. / Sample Tasks

Write a short essay describing what life might be like if we didn’t have the Muslim achievements

3.5 / In addition to score 3.0 performance, in-depth inferences and applications with partial success.
Score 3.0 / The student will be able to:

describe the influence of Muslim civilization on achievements in math, science, art, literature, architecture, etc.

The student exhibits no major errors or omissions. /

Write a short response describing the influence of Muslim civilization on at least two of the fields, citing specific examples.

recognizes or recalls specific terminology such as:
Sunni, Shi’a, muezzin, haj, mecca, Quran
performs basic processes, such as:

However, the student exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and processes. /

Complete a graphic organizer or chart
Define the listed terminology

1.5 / Partial knowledge of the 2.0 content but major errors or omissions regarding the 3.0 content
Score 1.0 / With help, a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes and some of the more complex ideas and processes.
0.5 / With help, a partial understanding of the 2.0 content but not the 3.0 content
Score 0.0 / Even with help, no understanding or skill demonstrated.
Strand: History
Topic: Written Language 7.1.3
Level: 7th Grade
Score 4.0 / In addition to Score 3.0, in-depth inferences and applications that go beyond what was taught. / Sample Tasks

Write an essay about why written language developed

3.5 / In addition to score 3.0 performance, in-depth inferences and applications with partial success.
Score 3.0 / The student will be able to:

explain the development of written languages

The student exhibits no major errors or omissions. /

Explain the various forms of early written languages

recognizes or recalls specific terminology such as:
cuneiform, hieroglyphs, scribes, papyrus, etc.
performs basic processes, such as:

However, the student exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and processes. /

Identify the early forms of writing and where they originated

1.5 / Partial knowledge of the 2.0 content but major errors or omissions regarding the 3.0 content
Score 1.0 / With help, a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes and some of the more complex ideas and processes.
0.5 / With help, a partial understanding of the 2.0 content but not the 3.0 content
Score 0.0 / Even with help, no understanding or skill demonstrated.
Strand: History
Topic: Achievements of Ancient Egypt 7.1.2
Level: 7th Grade
Score 4.0 / In addition to Score 3.0, in-depth inferences and applications that go beyond what was taught. / Sample Tasks

Make a prediction on whether you think theocracy works. Then, find evidence supporting your prediction.

3.5 / In addition to score 3.0 performance, in-depth inferences and applications with partial success.
Score 3.0 / The student will be able to:

Describe the achievements of Ancient Egypt (ex. Art, architecture, religion, government) and the development of the concept of theocracy.

The student exhibits no major errors or omissions. /

Create a graphic organizer that highlights the major achievements of Ancient Egypt
Create a non-linguistic representation of theocracy

recognizes or recalls specific terminology such as:
define theocracy, hieroglyphs
performs basic processes, such as:
lists major achievements of Ancient Egypt in at least two areas

However, the student exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and processes. /

Given a list of major achievements from ancient civilizations, identify which are from Ancient Egypt.

1.5 / Partial knowledge of the 2.0 content but major errors or omissions regarding the 3.0 content
Score 1.0 / With help, a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes and some of the more complex ideas and processes.
0.5 / With help, a partial understanding of the 2.0 content but not the 3.0 content
Score 0.0 / Even with help, no understanding or skill demonstrated.
Strand: History
Topic: European Colonization 7.1.13, 7.2.1
Level: 7th Grade
Score 4.0 / In addition to Score 3.0, in-depth inferences and applications that go beyond what was taught. / Sample Tasks

Write an essay explaining why people in Africa and Asia are still struggling to find a government that works today

3.5 / In addition to score 3.0 performance, in-depth inferences and applications with partial success.
Score 3.0 / The student will be able to:

describe the reasons for European colonization
compare and contrast the different routes to independence from colonial rule

The student exhibits no major errors or omissions. /

Complete a cause and effect chart about why European countries began to colonize
Compare and contrast the different routes to independence in a graphic organizer, such as a venn diagram

recognizes or recalls specific terminology such as:
colonial rule, colonization
performs basic processes, such as:
List two different routes to independence and two reasons for European colonization

However, the student exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and processes. /

List two different routes to independence and two reasons for European colonization

1.5 / Partial knowledge of the 2.0 content but major errors or omissions regarding the 3.0 content
Score 1.0 / With help, a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes and some of the more complex ideas and processes.
0.5 / With help, a partial understanding of the 2.0 content but not the 3.0 content
Score 0.0 / Even with help, no understanding or skill demonstrated.
Strand: History
Topic: Early River Valley Civilizations 7.1.1
Level: 7th Grade
Score 4.0 / In addition to Score 3.0, in-depth inferences and applications that go beyond what was taught. / Sample Tasks

Explain the role of rivers today and determine whether they are as important as they used to be.

3.5 / In addition to score 3.0 performance, in-depth inferences and applications with partial success.
Score 3.0 / The student will be able to:

describe the rise of early agricultural river valley civilizations in Africa and Asia

The student exhibits no major errors or omissions. /

Compare the early river valley civilizations
Make a chart of all the early river valley civilizations and their achievements

recognizes or recalls specific terminology such as:
Nile River Valley, Indus River Valley, Mesopotamia, Chang and Huang He River
performs basic processes, such as:

However, the student exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and processes. /

Map the early river valleys in Africa and Asia

1.5 / Partial knowledge of the 2.0 content but major errors or omissions regarding the 3.0 content
Score 1.0 / With help, a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes and some of the more complex ideas and processes.
0.5 / With help, a partial understanding of the 2.0 content but not the 3.0 content
Score 0.0 / Even with help, no understanding or skill demonstrated.
Strand: History
Topic: Early Trade Routes 7.1.6
Level: 7th Grade
Score 4.0 / In addition to Score 3.0, in-depth inferences and applications that go beyond what was taught. / Sample Tasks

Predict why some early trade routes changed

3.5 / In addition to score 3.0 performance, in-depth inferences and applications with partial success.
Score 3.0 / The student will be able to:

Explain the importance of early trade routes in the Eastern Mediterranean, South Asia and China (ex. The Silk Road)

The student exhibits no major errors or omissions. /

Write an essay about the Silk Road in which its importance is described, citing specific examples.

recognizes or recalls specific terminology such as:
Silk Road, trade deficit, trade surplus
performs basic processes, such as:

However, the student exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and processes. /

Map some of the major trade routes such as the Silk Road
Make a visual diagram showing how products made it from China to Africa and Europe

1.5 / Partial knowledge of the 2.0 content but major errors or omissions regarding the 3.0 content
Score 1.0 / With help, a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes and some of the more complex ideas and processes.
0.5 / With help, a partial understanding of the 2.0 content but not the 3.0 content
Score 0.0 / Even with help, no understanding or skill demonstrated.
Strand: History
Topic: Dynasties of China 7.1.10
Level: 7th Grade
Score 4.0 / In addition to Score 3.0, in-depth inferences and applications that go beyond what was taught. / Sample Tasks

Write an essay as if you were living in each dynasty. You will describe what life was like for the majority of people

3.5 / In addition to score 3.0 performance, in-depth inferences and applications with partial success.
Score 3.0 / The student will be able to:

describe the development of political institutions, agriculture and environment, technology and arts, and commerce of various dynasties in China

The student exhibits no major errors or omissions. /

Make a chart of the major dynasties of China and list their significance and achievements

recognizes or recalls specific terminology such as:
performs basic processes, such as:
list some of the achievements from early China and identify what dynasty they came from

However, the student exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and processes. /

list some of the achievements from early China and identify what dynasty they came from