MCCAULEY'S
8TH GRADE
World History
CLASS
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"History never looks like history when you are living through it."
-JOHN W. GARDNER-
WHAT WE DO
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World History Notes & Stories
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THE ROMAN EMPIRE
Our first "real" unit of the year is the Roman Empire. This unit takes three to four weeks. It is packed with information that sets up the rest of the year. Inside you'll find History Labs related to Julius Caesar, barbarian ordeals, opera and life in Pompeii.
MEDIEVAL EUROPE: THE DARK AGES
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This covers European history from the fall of the Roman Empire up to the beginnings of feudalism with a specific focus on the lifestyles of the different classes of people. Includes a feudalism lab that was adapted from TCI's History Alive that is absolutely wonderful. This is part 1 of our Medieval Europe unit and takes about 2 weeks.
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MEDIEVAL EUROPE: LATE MIDDLE AGES
The second half of the Medieval Europe unit explores the conflict between kings and popes, the Crusades, the Magna Carta and the Black Death. It is chock full of labs and activities. One is an investigation into the Black Death themed around the television show House. Fun unit but very heavy on information.
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THE RENAISSANCE
This covers European history from the fall of the Roman Empire up to the beginnings of feudalism with a specific focus on the lifestyles of the different classes of people. Includes a feudalism lab that was adapted from TCI's History Alive that is absolutely wonderful. This is part 1 of our Medieval Europe unit and takes about 2 weeks.
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THE REFORMATION
Two week unit focusing primarily on Martin Luther and the changes he inspired in the Christian church. The first week examines the various abuses occurring in the church at the time and the second week at Luther's response. I have found that tying the unit around one figure makes it much easier for students to relate and understand the otherwise very difficult concepts and situations. Other figures are mentioned in the labs and activities. Contains one of my favorite labs of the year - Culture Shock: Reformation!
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THE SCIENTIFIC REVOLUTION
Very short unit lasting only a week that essentially tells the story of Galileo. It is themed around the movie the Matrix as the central questions of the unit are what is truth and what are the consequences of seeking that truth - both of which are key themes in the movie. Copernicus and Newton are also briefly discussed but Galileo is definitely the focus..
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MODERN WORLD (COMING TO AMERICA)
Two week unit focusing primarily on Martin Luther and the changes he inspired in the Christian church. The first week examines the various abuses occurring in the church at the time and the second week at Luther's response. I have found that tying the unit around one figure makes it much easier for students to relate and understand the otherwise very difficult concepts and situations. Other figures are mentioned in the labs and activities. Contains one of my favorite labs of the year - Culture Shock: Reformation!
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