Expanding+Zones+of+Exchange


 * UNIT TITLE _Expanding Zones of Exchange __GRADE__ 9

DESIGNED BY Karen Mendillo __DATE___August 23, 2020 ||
 * Stage 1 – Desired Results ** ||
 * Goal/Purpose of Unit: To identify the contributions and influence of each on world civilization:
 * Goal/Purpose of Unit: To identify the contributions and influence of each on world civilization:

The Gupta Empire in India

Islamic Civilization

Medieval Europe

New York State Learning Standards

1.1 2.1 3.1 4.1 5.1

1.2 2.2 3.2

1.3 2.3 ||
 * Enduring Understandings

Students will understand __that__ The Gupta civilization produced many achievements in in the arts and sciences

The Muslim civilization experienced a "golden age" with advances in medicine, mathematics, science, and literature The Muslim civilization spread new learning to Christian Europe

Duriing the Middle Ages in Christian Europe, achievements in art and architecture centered around Chrisitanity. The Crusades had an effect on the economy of Europe || Essential Question(s) What advances did the Gupta Empire make in the arts and sciences? What advances did the Muslims achieve during its "golden age?" How did Muslim civilization influence Christian Europe? How was the art and architecture in Medieval Europe influenced by Christiantianity?

What effect did the Crusades have on the economy of Europe? ||
 * Knowledge

Students will know…… **The Gupta civilization made advances in in mathematices:** the concept of zero a decimal system based on the number ten Arabic numerals

physicians used herbal and other remedies to treat illness surgeons set bones and repaired facial injuries
 * The Gupta civilization made advances in medicine:**

created stone temples for Hindu worship and stupas (Hindu shrines)
 * Muslim architects**

algebra astonomy, the movement and circumference of the Earth
 * The Muslims made advances in mathematics and science:**

physician training and the establishment of hospitals the study of disease and and the writing of medical books
 * The Muslims made advances in medicine:**

translated and preserved Greek and Roman literature spread new learning to Chrisitan Europe
 * Muslim scholars**

In **Medieval Europe**, the Roman Catholic Church, the pope played a strong influence in religious and secular leadership the architecture and art of of the Middle Ages were focused on the glorification of God || Skills

Students will be able to…… Compare and contrast the Hindu, Islamic, and Chrisitan religions

Read and interpret maps of the Gupta Empire, Muslim Empire, and Medievel Europe

Create a table that illustrates the contributions of the Gupta Empire, Muslim Empire, and Medieval Europe

Analyze the effects of the Roman Catholic Church on Medieval Europe

Analyze the effects of the Crusades on Medieval Europe || List and catagorize information that students already possess.
 * Stage 2 – Assessment Evidence ** ||
 * Pre-Assessment List three columns: Gupta Empire (India), Islam Empire, Medieval Europe.
 * Pre-Assessment List three columns: Gupta Empire (India), Islam Empire, Medieval Europe.

Use maps to locate where each began, existed, and/or spread

Assessments Relevant questions from Castle Learning A thematic essay which compares contributions of the Hindu, Islam, and Chrisitian European civilizations Performance Task Teacher-generated projects: the construction of maps and timelines related to the three civilizations Teacher-constructed writing assignments and rubric: biography of a key figure from each of the three civiliations || Learning Experiences
 * **Stage 3 – Learning Plan**

Required Materials for Unit: Samples of literature and art from each civilization Maps Desctiption of each of the belief systems

Books: __Global History__ (Prentice Hall) __Global History and Geography__ (Prentice Hall Review)

Web Connections: video clips from Discovery Education __ [|Hindu] __ __ [|Islam] __ __ [|Middle Ages] __ __ [|The Crusades] __ Castle Learning art from Google images

Lessons on: The effects of Hindusim on the Indian people both during and after the Gupta Empire A follow-up discussion to the Crusades: the influence and effects on European economy, trade, and exploration ||