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 * //Welcome to Our Classroom Website!// ** 7th Grade Social Studies   Medieval & Early Modern World   Use the links to access our classroom calendar, download handouts and PowerPoints, and explore the links to other sites as we journey together to uncover the fascinating story of our past.

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**// I have been impressed with the urgency of doing. //**  **// Knowing is not enough; we must apply. //**  **// Being willing is not enough; we must do. //**  **// ~ Leonardo da Vinci //** ** What We Do :**
 * Our Guiding Philosophy: **
 * ** Create guidebooks to the natural course of civilizations**
 * ** Write letters of warning not to repeat the mistakes of the Romans**
 * **Try to persuade others to see our point of view, that our social group plays the most vital role to a society**
 * ** Write how-to brochures  for creating a modern Renaissance **
 * How We Learn : **
 * **By analyzing  first-hand accounts, data and commentary **
 * ** Researching  in books, online and conducting interviews **
 * **Using a central 'driving question'  to focus our investigations into the past **
 * ** Making connections  to our world today as a way to make the past relevant to our lives **
 * Topics We Cover : **
 * **<span style="font-family: arial,Arial,Helvetica; font-size: 19px;">Decline of the Roman Empire <span style="font-family: arial,Arial,Helvetica; font-size: 19px;"> & Rise of the Islamic Empire **
 * ** West African <span style="font-family: arial,Arial,Helvetica; font-size: 19px;"> Kingdoms **
 * **<span style="font-family: arial,Arial,Helvetica; font-size: 19px;">Asian Civilizations: China <span style="font-family: arial,Arial,Helvetica; font-size: 19px;"> & Japan **
 * ** Byzantine Empire <span style="font-family: arial,Arial,Helvetica; font-size: 19px;"> and European 'Barbarian' Kingdoms **
 * ** Meso-America <span style="font-family: arial,Arial,Helvetica; font-size: 19px;">: The Maya, Aztecs & Incas **
 * **<span style="font-family: arial,Arial,Helvetica; font-size: 19px;">European Renaissance <span style="font-family: arial,Arial,Helvetica; font-size: 19px;"> & the Birth of the Modern Era **

= //Here Are Some Great Reasons to Study History!// = • You see where many of your cultural traditions (like holidays, manners, political systems, music, etc.) come from. • You understand modern issues because you are knowledgeable about their historical background. • By studying all kinds of people and civilizations, you can learn to be more tolerant and compassionate, and to consider multiple perspectives on an issue. • You can learn about effective leadership by studying great leaders of the past. • You can face life challenges with courage and creativity, drawing on the wisdom of great people of the past. (above text inspired by [|www.macspage.com]) = =