7.C&G.1.2

7.C&G.1.2 Evaluate how the Western concept of democracy has influenced the political ideas of modern societies. || ===‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍**Literacy Standard(s)**=== || ===‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍**Learning Target/Task Analysis**=== Not all democratic societies are the same. Governmental systems in one society may influence the development of governmental systems in another society. The student will know: The Western concept of democracy as found in civilizations such as Ancient Roman. The principles and ideals of Western democracy. Societies that were influenced by Western democracy such as the United States. Criteria to judge the extent to which the Western concept of democracy influenced a society. For example: using the principles and ideals of Western democracy as a source of comparison. ||
 * ===Clarifying Objective===
 * ===‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍**Information Technology Standard**=== || ===‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍**Revised Bloom's Level of thinking**=== ||
 * The student will understand:

‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍**I can...**
I can explain how the Arab world is transitioning to democracy.

‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍**Essential Vocabulary**
Societies, Regions, Political Thought, Democracy, Citizenship, Power, Governmental Authority

‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍**Sample Assessments**
Create a timeline on 10 key steps to the road of democracy

‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍**Differentiation**

 * Direct Instruction mini-lesson
 * Collaborative Pairs
 * Choice Board/Rubric: Select a country to research and peer teach
 * Multiple texts
 * Group reading selections by level

===‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍**Instructional Resources**===
 * UNESCO:
 * MSNBC/CNN/NYTIMES
 * Newshour: The Prospect for Democracy in Iran
 * Newspaper - Current events
 * Blog
 * Summarize in own words what has happened/happening
 * Interpret visuals/photos
 * Speeches
 * Create interview questions for political leaders
 * Ticket-out-Door
 * Write journal entry from perspective of teen in respective country
 * World Affairs: Understanding the Arab Spring from the Inside (Focus on Lybia)
 * A Recipe for Democracy
 * Rome's Rise to Power: The Republic

===‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍**Notes and Additional Information**===