World History Lesson Plans

Unit: Chapter 10: Muslims Civilizations Time Period: November 6-November 19

I. Curriculum Standards:
4.3.: The Eastern European System and The Byzantine Empire to 1500: analyze the restructuring of the
Eastern European system by the rise and decline of the Byzantine Empire and the region's unique spatial
location.
4.1.3: Trade Networks and Contacts: Analyze the development, interdependence, specialization, and
importance interregional trading systems.


II. Assessments:
Summative Assessment Date
Section 1, 2, and Map Quiz Monday, 11/11/13
Chapter 10 Test Tuesday 11/19/13


III. Daily Activities and Learning Goals:

Date Activities/Materials Learning Goal
Tuesday
11/5/13

Students will take a test on Chapter 9: Eastern Europe. Then,
class will answer questions about the basic beliefs about
Islam.

Wednesday
11/6/13

Class will review the basic beliefs of Islam. Students will play
a jeopardy game to review the beliefs. Then, students will
define vocabulary terms for Section 2 and label a map
Southwest Asia.
Describe Islam teachings and
analyze how Muhammad
became the prophet of Islam
Thursday
11/7/13


Class will begin with a formative quiz on the map. Discussion
will focus on the early challenges and differences between
Sunni and Shiite Muslims. Finally, students will read about
the Umayyad kingdom.
Analyze the differences and
similarities between Sunni and
Shiite Muslims
Friday
11/8/13
Students will review the differences and similarities between
the Sunni and Shiite Muslims. Then, class will discuss the
Abbasid rulers and compare their civilization to the
Umayyad. Questions will follow the discussion. Students will
have a summative quiz on Section 1 and 2 on Monday.
Analyze the Abbasid and
Umayyad dynasties

Monday
11/11/13
Class will begin with a summative quiz on the Section 1, 2,
and the map. Then, students will receive Chapter 10 Section
3 note taking study guide. Students will work in groups and
create posters of the growing Muslim civilizations.
Assess learning on Islam
teachings, and the differences
and similarities between the
Abbasid and Umayyad
dynasties

Analyze the role of trade in
Muslim civilization
Tuesday
11/12/12
Class will begin by reviewing Chapter 10 Section 3. with the
Map Quiz. Then, students will read "The Thousand and One
Nights." Questions will follow. Finally, students will label a
map of India's Muslim Empire.
Identify Muslim traditions that
influenced art and literature


Wednesday
11/13/12
Class will begin with a formative quiz on Section 3. Class will
then review the map of India's Muslim Empire. Then, students
will read Section 4 on page 324 and complete a cause and
effect worksheet regarding India's Muslim empire.
Identify causes and effects of
Muslim rule in India
Thursday
11/14/12
Class will review the cause and effects of India's Muslim
empire. Then, students will complete the vocabulary terms
for Section 4. Finally, students will watch a video on the Taj
Mahal.
Analyze the Taj Mahal and its
significance to Muslim culture
Friday
11/15/12
Class will begin with a discussion regarding the Ottoman and
Safavid Empires. Discussion will focus on the capital, dates,
rulers, empire, religion, and foreign policies. Students will
complete vocabulary terms for Section 5.
Analyze how Abbas the Great
strengthened the Safavid
empire

Monday
11/18./13
Class will review material for the test. Students will prepare for the
essay and organize their binders.
Review Chapter 10 on Muslim
Civilizations
Tuesday
11/19/12
Students will take Chapter 10 Test: Muslim Civilizations. Assess Learning of Muslim
Civilizations