6.H.2.4

6.H.2.4 Explain the role that key historical figures and cultural groups had in transforming society (e.g., Mansa Musa, Confucius, Charlemagne and Qin Shi Huangdi). || ===‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍**Literacy Standard(s)**=== || ===‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍**Learning Target/Task Analysis**=== The student will understand: Historical figures and cultural groups can have o cultural influence. o political influence. o economic influence. o military influence. The student will know: What motivates the decision making of key historical figures and groups. The lasting impact of the contributions of various historical figures and groups. For example: Sun Tzu wrote The Art of War in the 6th century BCE. It is one of the oldest military strategy books in the world and still in use today. Throughout history, Sun Tzu’s strategies have been used by a diverse group of military leaders including Mao Zedong, Douglas McArthur, and Napoleon. This text has been influential in shaping military strategies and business practices for over two thousand years.
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 * ===‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍**Information Technology Standard**=== || ===‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍**Revised Bloom's Level of thinking**=== ||

‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍**I can...**
explain how historical figures and cultural groups transformed societies.

‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍**Essential Vocabulary**
Conflict, migration, continuity and change, innovation and technology

‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍**Sample Assessments**
*Rubric for research paper *Bubble Map or graphic organizer that describes a particular leader (Hernan Cortes) or historical event (Viking Conquest) *Qwizdom or remote control responses *One-sentence summary on Alexander the Great's contribution to Greece. *Quiz/Test on historical figures

‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍**Differentiation**
Graphic organizers, Cooperative learning groups, Small-group instruction, Independent study/expert journals, Multiple supplementary materials, Varied journal prompts

‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍**Intervention:**
*Discovery Education video on a particular leader (Wilson, Roosevelt, Stalin etc.) and report on their beliefs. *Read an excerpt from a book or novel (Diary of Ann Frank) from the point of view of a citizen during a particular time.

‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍**Enrichment:**
*Research a famous military leader or political leader (Wilson, Roosevelt, Stalin etc) and write and essay discussing the impact their decisions had on their societies. * Study and debate the impact of Socrates' teachings. ===‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍**Instructional Resources**=== [|www.discovereducation.com] [|www.edhelper.com] (pay site) [|www.teachervision.com] (pay site) [|www.mrdonn.org] [|www.learnnc.org] <span style="font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; font-size: 11px;">[|www.teachnology.com] (teachnology is a free site, but offers a pay worksheet site) <span style="font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; font-size: 11px;">[|www.middleschool.net] <span style="font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; font-size: 11px;">[|www.quia.com] <span style="font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; font-size: 11px;">[|www.ncwiseowl.com] <span style="font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; font-size: 11px;">[|www.channelone.com] Academy Curricular Exchange (6-8 Social Studies) <span style="font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; font-size: 11px;">Activity books (Greek, Roman and Egyptian civilizations) <span style="font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; font-size: 11px;">Qwizdom or remote responses. <span style="font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; font-size: 11px;">Book of graphic organizers ===‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍**Notes and Additional Information**===