Baltimore County Public Schools

Division of Curriculum and Instruction

Unit 1: Foundations (Year 1000 CE)

Essential
Question

What conclusions can be made regarding the world in year 1000 CE?

The big
picture
I can explain how themes can be used as a framework for understanding
global history.
I can describe how geographic conditions benefited and/or challenged the people
living in various regions.

Knowledge
Targets
What I need
to know

Reasoning
Targets
What I can
do with
what I know
Skill
Targets
What I can
demonstrate

World History

I can explain how various regions developed emerging states and cultures
by the year 1000 CE.
I can compare the origins, beliefs, and practices of five world
religions/thought systems.
I can define the following terms in the context of the topics in this unit:
Bias
Bureaucracy
Feudalism
Global
Hierarchy
Monotheism
National
Persecution
Philosophy
Pilgrimage
Polytheism
Regional
Scapegoat
Scarcity
urban
I can draw conclusions regarding factors which influence the human
condition and guide historical inquiry.
I can evaluate the effects of political behavior and social practices in
various regions.
Assess the degree to which cultural decision making and geographic
conditions impact human development.
I can apply recurring themes.
I can investigate the origins, beliefs, and practices of religion/thought
systems in selected regions of the world.
I can support or refute a given statement with historical evidence.
I can closely read primary and secondary sources.

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Product
Targets
What I can
make to
show my
learning

Division of Curriculum and Instruction

I can respond to the essential question, What conclusions can be made

regarding the world in year 1000 CE? in the context of topics addressed
during the unit.
I can cite a variety details and examples to support my conclusions
regarding developments in the following topics:
o Religion/thought systems
o Geographic influences
o Political and social systems
I can create one of the following products to address the essential question:
o Explanatory Essay
o Tryptic or Mural
o Graphic Organizer
I can present my conclusions in a logical and organized manner.

Rubric
Score
4

Criteria
I can respond to the essential question, What conclusions can be made
regarding the world in year 1000 CE? in the context of and beyond the
following topics addressed during the unit:
o Religion/thought systems
o Geographic influences
o Political and social systems
I can cite ample details and examples to support the conclusions I draw
regarding developments in the world in year 1000 CE.
I can present my conclusions in a logical and organized manner, drawing
connections beyond year 1000 CE and/or with the contemporary world.
I can respond to the essential question, What conclusions can be made
regarding the world in year 1000 CE? in the context of the following topics
addressed during the unit:
o Religion/thought systems
o Geographic Influences
o Political and social systems
I can cite a variety details and examples to support the conclusions I draw
regarding developments by year 1000 CE.
I can present my conclusions in a logical and organized manner.
I can respond to the essential question, What conclusions can be made
regarding the world in year 1000 CE? in the context of two of the following
topics addressed during the unit:
o Religion/thought systems
o Geographic Influences
o Political and social systems
I can cite some details and examples to support the conclusions I draw regarding
developments by year 1000 CE. However, some of my examples and details
may be too general to show historical connections and comparisons.

World History

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I my conclusions are logical. However, my response may need clearer

organization.
I attempt to respond to the essential question, What conclusions can be made
regarding the world in year 1000 CE? in the context of at least one of the
following topics addressed during the unit:
o Religion/thought systems
o Geographic Influences
o Political and social systems
I can cite a few details and examples to support the conclusions I draw regarding
developments by year 1000 CE. But, they may be too general or include content
errors that undermine my conclusions.
My response may be disorganized and/or draw illogical conclusions.

World History

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