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CHABOYA
GIVES YOU THE WORLD

    Chaboya provides a Comprehensive Social Studies Program. The curriculum includes Geography, World Cultures, and United States History.  Students are engaged in a variety of interactive lessons for each unit listed below:

WORLD CULTURES	GEOGRAPHY	UNITED STATES
Byzantine Empire	Mediterranean	Exploration
Islam	Middle East	Colonial America
African Kingdoms	Sub Saharan Africa	Constitution
China/Japan	East Asia	Westward Movement
Renaissance	Europe	Civil War/Reconstruction
Americas	North/South America	Industrial America

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World Cultures
Based on the 7th grade curriculum, an interactive Social Studies lesson has been developed on the Renaissance: WORLD CULTURE

Renaissance Artists:
                        Leonardo da Vinci
                        Michelangelo
                        Botticelli

Renaissance Writers:
                        Dante
                        Shakespeare

A Tour of Renaissance Florence:
                        Piazza della Signoria
                        Palazzo Vecchio
                        Santa Maria del Fiore

Transport yourself back in time.

1.  How did Botticelli demonstrate the essence of Renaissance art in six of his paintings?  Of the six, describe the one you like best and why. (To enlarge, click on picture).

2.  Name four famous works of art in the Sistine Chapel done by Michelangelo.

3.  In 1505 Michelangelo had to give up the "tomb" project.  For what reason and why?

4.  Michelangelo created a great work of art that is found in the Piazza della Signoria.  What is the statue called?  Is it the original?

5.  The design of the Palazzo Vecchio is attributed to whom?

6.  What secret technique did Brunelleschi use in building the dome for Santa Maria del Fiore?

7.  In Florence Leonardo da Vinci completed what classic painting?

8.  What battle does Dante recall in Purgatorioas part of his Divine Comedy trilogy?

9. In what city does Shakespeare's play Romeo and Juliet take place?

10.   List the four groups of Shakespeare's works.  Name a play or poem from each group.

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Geography

Chaboya incorporates basic geographic skills within the content of the societies and civilizations studied. Thus, students learn about desert terrain when studying about Islam , the variety of geographic features within Asia and Africa and how they impacted the civilizations that developed. Students learn the importance of rivers on trade and commerce, what types of economies the land can sustain, and ecological reasons affecting the rise and fall of different societies. Finally, in 8th grade, students demonstrate the ability to articulate what part geography played in the development of the thirteen original colonies and subsequent US nation.

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United States

The  timeline for United States History begins with European Exploration and the first contacts with the Native American societies.  Next, it proceeds to an analysis of the Spanish, French, and English Colonies.  Students are required to compare and contrast New England, Middle, and Southern Colonies.  Events preceding and following the Declaration of Independence are covered.  Strengths and weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation, writing of the Constitution, and development of the new nation are chronicled.  Finally, Westward Expansion, the economy of the North and South, impact of slavery on the nation, the Civil War, and Reconstruction are studied in detail.

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Social Studies Resource Links on the Internet

Maps and Globes
Cultures
7th Grade Resources/Activities
8th Grade Resources/Activities

Page last modified Sat, Dec 1, 2001 by the Chaboya WebMaster