2016.17 Seventh Grade, Social Studies, Quarter 2
Early Modern World Civilization of Japan and Meso-America: Students analyze the geographic, political, economic, social, and religious
structures of Japan. Students compare and contrast the geographic, political, religious, social, and economic structures of the Mesoamerican
and Andean civilizations.
On-Going Standards
On-Going “I Can” Statements
7.WCE.SS.3 Honor the U.S. Constitution and recognize its
significance and purpose.
I can demonstrate the growing understanding of natural rights throughout
human history such as those guaranteed in the Constitution.
Analyze various historical sources effectively, including:
 Primary sources
 Texts
 Political cartoons
 Maps
 Songs
 Movies
 Recordings
I can analyze historical primary sources, texts, political cartoons, maps,
songs, movies and recordings effectively.
Use technology effectively and appropriately to enhance the
learning and develop 21st century learners.
I can think in creative and innovative ways using technology to
communicate and collaborate, research and solve problems in an
appropriate manner to learn history and geography.
I can investigate and discover historical facts and make connections that
impact my life today.
Tennessee State Standards
Student Friendly “I Can” Statements
Japan Standards
Japan [AD 400-1500s]
7.SS.27 Compare the major features of Shinto, Japan’s indigenous
religion, and Japanese Buddhism.
I can compare the major features of Shinto and Japanese Buddhism.
7.SS.28 Explain the influence of China and the Korean peninsula
upon Japan as Buddhism, Confucianism, and the Chinese writing
system were adopted.
I can explain the influence of China and the Korean peninsula upon Japan
as Buddhism, Confucianism, and the Chinese writing system were adopted.
I can trace the emergence of the Japanese nation during the Nara, 710-794
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7.SS.29 Trace the emergence of the Japanese nation during the
Nara, 710-794, and the Heian periods, 794-1180.
and the Heian periods, 794-1180.
7.SS.30 Describe how the Heian [contemporary Kyoto] aristocracy
created enduring Japanese cultural perspectives that are
epitomized in works of prose such as The Tale of Genji, one of the
world’s first novels.
I can describe how the Heian aristocracy created enduring Japanese
cultural perspectives that are epitomized in works of prose including The
Tale of Genji.
7.SS.31 Analyze the rise of a military society in the late twelfth
century and the role of the shogun and samurai in that society.
I can analyze the rise of a military society in the late twelfth century and
the role of the shogun and samurai in that society.
Mesoamerican Civilizations Standards
Mesoamerican Civilizations
7.SS.64 Identify the locations of the Olmecs, Mayans, Aztec, and
Incas and explain the impact of the geographical features and
climates of Mexico, Central America, and South America on their
civilizations.
I can label the locations of the Olmec, Mayan, Aztec, and Incan civilizations
and identify the impact of the geography and climate on them.
7.SS.65 Describe the highly structured social and political system of
the Maya civilization, ruled by kings and consisting of agriculturally
intensive centers around independent city-states.
I can diagram the social and political systems of the Mayan civilization.
7.SS.67 Explain the roles of peoples in the Aztec and Incan
societies, including class structures, family life, warfare, religious
beliefs and practices, and slavery.
I can explain the roles of peoples in the Aztec and Incan societies including
class structure, family life, warfare, religious beliefs and practices and
slavery.
7.SS.66 Create a graphic organizer or concept map explaining how
and where each empire arose [how the Aztec and Incan empires
were eventually defeated by the Spanish in the 16th century].
I can demonstrate on a graphic organizer the rise and fall of Aztec and Inca
civilizations.
7.SS.68 Use multimedia components and visual displays in
presentations to describe the artistic and oral traditions and
architecture in the four civilizations [Olmecs, Mayan, Aztec, and
Incan civilizations].
I can use multimedia elements to present the architectural, artistic, and
oral traditions of the major Mesoamerican Indian civilizations.
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7.SS.69 Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support the
analysis of the impacts of the Mesoamerican developments in
astronomy and mathematics, including the calendar, and the
Mesoamerican knowledge of seasonal changes to the civilizations’
agricultural systems.
I can show examples in text of the impacts of Mesoamerican contributions
to astronomy and mathematics.
I can classify the various economies and trade networks within and among
major indigenous cultures prior to contact with Europeans.
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