GRADE 7: GLOBAL INTERACTIONS – AGE OF IMPERIALISM Concepts: Resources, Globalization, Imperialism, Humanity, Technology, Government Conceptual Lens: Interaction Clarifying Objectives: H.1.1, H.1.2, H.1.3, H.2.1, H.2.2, H.2.3, H.2.4, G.1.1, G.1.2, G.2.2, E.1.1, E.1.3, C&G.1.1, C&G.1.2, C&G.1.3, C&G.1.4, C.1.1 Generalizations (samples): i. Nations’ interactions can be determined by access to resources ii. When one nation interacts with another nation, human populations can suffer. Guiding Questions (samples): iF: What were the initial social, economic and political reasons for European imperialist activity in Africa, Asia, and India? iF: What governmental and technological differences were present that allowed Western nations to dominate Africa, Asia, and Latin America? iC: How did Europe’s quest for resources impact their global political power? iC: How is globalization influenced by technology and resources? iP: Can interaction be considered good if it produces negative consequences? iiF: How did Europe’s interaction with Africa, Asia, and Latin America impact indigenous populations? iiC: What examples can you cite today of human suffering due to global interaction? iiP: As a nation increases its global interactions, does it become more progressive? (F = Factual, C = Conceptual, and P = Provocative) Factual Content: Scramble for Africa, Berlin Conference, British East Asia Trading Company, genocide, scarcity, “White Man’s Burden, Belgium rule of the Congo, Opium Wars, “Jewel in the Crown” Skills: Historical narrative comprehension, primary and secondary source analysis, comparative, chart/map analysis, decision- making, multi-media technology use. Resources and Teacher notes: PPTs, video outlining/ summarizing factual content, primary source documents graphic organizer templates, access to computer lab, student directions for virtual tools, self-evaluation handout. Performance Tasks: What: Investigate the consequences of global interactions and Imperialism during the late 19 th and early 20 th centuries. Why: In order to explain how interaction among nations affects the economic, political, cultural and geographic relationships between nations. How: An Authentic Task: A report summarizing the growth of industry and its relationship to a country’s power in either a performance, digital presentation or exhibit. Learning Experiences: - Use primary and secondary sources – compare perspectives on Imperialism. - Structured paragraph evaluating each perspective. - Socratic seminar to discuss the two provocative questions stated above.

WORLD HISTORY: GLOBAL INTERACTIONS AGE OF IMPERIALISM Concepts: Resources, Globalization, Imperialism, Technology,Interaction, Government Conceptual Lens: Exploitation Clarifying Objectives: 1.1, 1.3, 1.3, 1.4, 6.3, 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.6, 8.1, 8.3, 8.4 Generalizations (samples): i. International exploitation is determined by access to resources ii. When one nation interacts with another nation, human populations can suffer. Guiding Questions (samples): iF: How did European nations justify Imperialistic activity in Africa, Asia, and Latin America? iF: What governmental and technological discrepancies were present which allowed Western nations to dominate Africa, Asia, and Latin America? iC: How did Europe’s Imperialistic quest for resources impact Africa, Asia, and Latin America’s indigenous population? iC: How is globalization influenced by technology and resources? iP: Is exploitation justifiable in the name of economic progress? iiF: What steps did imperialized nations take to revolt against European forces? iiC: What examples can you cite today of human suffering due to exploitation? iiP: Can a nation be progressive and exploiters as the same time? (F = Factual, C = Conceptual, and P = Provocative) Factual Content: Boer War, Cecil Rhodes, Shaka Zulu, Jewel of the Crown, White Man’s Burden, Sepoy Rebellion, Mahatma Gandhi, Opium Wars, Sphere of Influence, Direct/Indirect Control Skills: Historical narrative comprehension, historical primary and secondary source analysis, chart/map analysis, historical research, decision-making, multi-media technology use. Resources/Teacher notes: PPTs, video outlining/ summarizing factual content, primary source documents graphic organizer templates, access to computer lab, student directions for virtual tools, self-evaluation handout. Performance Tasks: What: Investigate the consequences of global interactions and Imperialism during the late 19 th and early 20 th centuries. Why: In order to explain how interaction among nations affects the economic, political, cultural and geographic relationships between nations. How: An Authentic Task: A report summarizing the growth of industry and its relationship to a country’s power in either a performance, digital presentation or exhibit. Learning Experiences: - Use primary and secondary sources – compare perspectives on Imperialism. - Structured essay evaluating each perspective. - Socratic seminar to discuss the two provocative questions stated above.