Ancient Medieval Civilizations
Social Studies Curriculum
The Fayetteville School District believes that the family is the foundation of society and that students are more successful when there is a partnership between school and family. This partnership will ensure that students are prepared to live and work in an interconnected, ever-changing world. In order to prepare students to make sense of these changes and relate to one another socially, politically, economically, and geographically today and in the future, the social studies program offers opportunity for study in history, geography, and the social sciences.
The Five Strands of Social Studies:
Time, Continuity, and Change
People, Places and Environments
Power, Authority, and Governance
Production, Distribution, and Consumption
Social Sciences Processes and Skills
Ancient Medieval Civilizations
High school students in this first of two courses learn about world history from ancient times to the First Global Era (ending about 1750). Historical points of reference are determined as students examine significant events and issues around the world. Course instruction focuses on the early civilizations in Egypt and Mesopotamia, ancient religions, and Greek civilizations. When studying the Early Common Era, students should gain an understanding of empires and European civilizations. Students also examine issues, such as the African slave trade, cultural interactions among varied peoples, and global trends.
Prehistoric/Early Civilizations
The Prehistoric and Early Civilizations World History unit includes the social, cultural, and political aspects of communities and civilizations that existed prior to 1000 BCE.
The learner will be able to:
- examine the differences between hunter-gatherer and agricultural communities (Master).
- identify the resources necessary to establish civilization (Master).
- identify characteristics of government in ancient Egypt (Master).
Ancient Era (1000 BCE - 300 CE)
The Ancient Era World History unit includes the social, cultural, and political aspects of societies and civilizations that existed from 1000 BCE to 300 CE.
The learner will be able to:
- demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental tenets of the world's major religions (Develop & Master).
- compare and contrast Athens and Sparta politically, socially, economically, and culturally (Develop & Master).
Early Common Era (300 - 1450)
The Early Common Era World History unit includes the social, cultural, and political aspects of societies, civilizations, and empires that existed from 300 to 1450 CE.
The learner will be able to:
- describe the political, social, and cultural institutions of feudalism/Middle Ages (Develop & Master).
- know the results of the Magna Carta (Master).
- demonstrate an understanding of Joan of Arc's role in the Hundred Years' War (Develop & Master).
- evaluate the impact of the rise and fall of the Mongol Empire on Asia and Europe (Develop & Master).
Dawn of the First Global Era (1400s...)
The learner will be able to:
- list and explain the characteristics of Renaissance thought (Master).
- demonstrate an understanding of the contributions of the Renaissance artists, writers, and thinkers to Western Civilization (Develop & Master).