Wangenheim Middle School

Social Studies and Geography

Ms. Dianette Torres
Msdeedee16@gmail.com
Course Description;
This course is designed to advance student critical thinking and analysis
skills by investigating the ancient civilization of Africa, Mesopotamia, Eurasia,
Asia, and the Americas. Students will review primary and secondary sources
to draw conclusions about the past. Students will work on articulating their
findings in verbal and written expressions using academic language and
writing structure. Students will explore historical themes such as transregional interactions and exchanges, chronology, and historical
interpretations.
Course Content:
Unit 1: Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire, Spread of Christianity, Great
Schism
Unit 2: Ghana, Mali, and Islamic Empires of Africa, Emergence of Islam and
The Messenger
Unit 3: Medieval China, Japan, and Korea
Unit 4: Medieval Europe
Unit 5: Renaissance and Reformation
Unit 6: Scientific Revolution, Age of Exploration, Enlightenment
Unit 7: Meso-American and Andean Civilizations
Grades:
This course uses a weighted grading scale. The following are the weights
and categories
40% PROJECTS
35% UNIT ASSIGNMENTS
25% ASSESSMENTS
Materials:

Writing Tool (student choice)

Paper (student preference: Spiral/Composition Note Book, Section in

Binder)
Pocket Folder (DUE BY 9/6)

Resources:
Assignments, Handouts, Calendar, Web Links, etc. will be posted on my
teacher website:
Mstorres67.weebly.com
All students are expected to follow all Wangenheim rules, policies, and
expectations as outlined in the Student Planners.