Neolithic Revolution

Mesopotamia

Ancient Egypt

Ancient India

Ancient China/Dynasties

Ancient Hebrews/Judaism

Ancient Greece

Roman Republic

Origin of Christianity

Islam

Japan

Mongols

Early Americans:

Mayans, Incans, Aztecs

African Empires

Middle Ages/Medieval Times

Renaissance

Reformation

Age of Exploration

Scientific Revolution

Age of Enlightenment

Age of Imperialism

Industrial Revolution

WWI

WWII

Holocaust

Cold War

Colonial American

Settlement

Revolutionary America

Creating an American

Government

Manifest Destiny &

Westward Expansion

Slavery

Civil War

Reconstruction

American Industrialization

Immigration & Urbanization

Progressive Movement

Roaring 20’s

Civil Rights Movement

Oaklawn Language Academy Social Studies Concept Chart Middle School Social Studies

Berger / Mclean

Exploration / Settlement

Patterns Conflict Cooperation Government/Politics Innovation Geography Equality / Freedom

Oaklawn Language Academy Social Studies Concept Chart Middle School Social Studies

Berger / Mclean

Regents Exam Thematic Essay Rubric Name: ________________________________________ Date: _________________

CATEGORY 5 - Great! 4 - Very Good 3 - Solid 2 - Needs Work 1 - Poor

Introduction +

Conclusion

Includes an introduction

and a conclusion that are

beyond a restatement of

the theme. Strong thesis

statement

Includes an introduction

and a conclusion that

are beyond a

restatement of the

theme . Good thesis

statement.

Includes an

introduction and a

conclusion that may be

a restatement of the

theme. Superficial

thesis statement

May lack an

introduction and/or a

conclusion . No thesis

statement.

May lack an

introduction and/or a

conclusion. No thesis

statement

Developing the Task

(the “bullet points” in

the task box)

Thoroughly develops all

aspects of the task

evenly and in depth

Develops all aspects of

the task but may do so

somewhat unevenly

Develops all aspects of

the task with little

depth or develops most

aspects of the task in

some depth

Minimally develops all

aspects of the task or

develops some aspects

of the task in some

depth

Minimally develops

some aspects of the

task

Details, Support,

Accuracy

Richly supports the

theme with many

relevant facts, examples,

and details

Supports the theme

with relevant facts,

examples, and details

Includes some relevant

facts, examples, and

details;

Includes few relevant

facts, examples, and

details

Includes few relevant

facts, examples, or

details

Accuracy + Mistakes No inaccurate

information

May have a very minor

inaccuracy

May include some

minor inaccuracies

May include some

inaccuracies

May include

inaccuracies

Description and

Analysis

Is more analytical than

descriptive (analyzes,

evaluates, and/or creates

information)

Is both descriptive and

analytical (applies,

analyzes, evaluates,

and/or creates

information)

Is more descriptive

than analytical

(applies, may analyze,

and/or evaluate

information)

Is primarily

descriptive; may

include faulty, weak,

or isolated application

or analysis

Is descriptive; may

lack understanding,

application, or analysis

OVERALL SCORE __________

NOTE: Regents essays are graded using a “holistic” method. This means that the grader considers the essay as a “whole,” and does not just add up

the scores for the individual parts.

Middle School Social Studies Historical Concept Questions

1. Exploration & Settlement Patterns: What are the causes of exploration and the impact made by settlement patterns?

2. Conflict: Explain the causes and effects of the specific conflict.

3. Cooperation: Identify how cooperation was used in/during ___________.

4. Government/Politics: Analyze the form of government studied and compare it to the government of modern day United

States.

5. Innovation: Synthesize the impact of technology on civilization and how it has changed the way we live today.

6. Geography: How has geography influenced historical events?

7. Equality/Freedom: Describe how equality and freedom have been used, or not used efficiently in/during _______.

Middle School Social Studies Historical Concept Questions

1. Exploration & Settlement Patterns: What are the causes of exploration and the impact made by settlement patterns?

2. Conflict: Explain the causes and effects of the specific conflict.

3. Cooperation: Identify how cooperation was used in/during ___________.

4. Government/Politics: Analyze the form of government studied and compare it to the government of modern day United

States.

5. Innovation: Synthesize the impact of technology on civilization and how it has changed the way we live today.

6. Geography: How has geography influenced historical events?

7. Equality/Freedom: Describe how equality and freedom have been used, or not used efficiently in/during _______.

Exploration &

Settlement Patterns:

What are the causes of exploration and

the impact made by settlement

patterns?

Conflict:

Explain the causes and effects of the

specific conflict.

Cooperation:

Identify how cooperation was used

in/during ___________________.

Government/

Politics:

Analyze the form of government studied

and compare it to the government of

modern day United States.

Innovation:

Synthesize the impact of technology on

civilization and how it has changed the

way we live today.

Geography:

How has geography influenced

historical events?

Equality/Freedom:

Describe how equality and freedom have

been used, or not used efficiently

in/during ________________.

Neolithic Revolution

Mesopotamia

Ancient Egypt

Ancient India

Ancient China/Dynasties

Ancient Hebrews/Judaism

Ancient Greece

Roman Republic

Origin of Christianity

Islam

Japan

Mongols

Early Americans:

Mayans, Incans, Aztecs

African Empires

Middle Ages/Medieval Times

Renaissance

Reformation

Age of Exploration

Scientific Revolution

Age of Enlightenment

Age of Imperialism

Industrial Revolution

WWI

WWII

Holocaust

Cold War

Colonial American Settlement

Revolutionary America

Creating an American Government

Manifest Destiny & Westward Expansion

Slavery

Civil War

Reconstruction

American Industrialization

Immigration & Urbanization

Progressive Movement

Roaring 20’s

Civil Rights Movement

DBQ Essay Rubric

Student Name: ________________________________________

CATEGORY 1 2 3 4

Thesis Fails to address the task; confusing and unfocused

Addressed the task but has weak structure and focus

Thesis stated addresses the task in a well written fashion

Strong thesis-responds directly to the question

Use of Documents Fails to use documents correctly; simply paraphrased or misunderstood

Uses most documents correctly-simplistic analysis; does not always weigh the importance or validity of the evidence

Uses documents correctly; recognizes that all evidence is not equally valid

Uses documents completely and accurately; weighs the importance and validity of evidence

Outside Information Includes no relevant information from beyond the documents

Includes little/irrelevant information from outside learning

Cites some relevant information from outside learning

Cites considerable relevant information from outside learning

Use of introduction/conclusion

Does not use opening or concluding statements

Uses an unorganized/irrelevant introduction and concluding paragraph

Includes a good introduction and conclusion

Uses strong introduction and conclusion

Organization Disorganized; littered with errors in standard English

Weaker organization; some errors in writing detract from the essay's meaning

Clearly written and coherent; some minor error in writing

Well structured, well written; proper spelling, grammar, and mechanics

Concepts of History Chapter:____________ Name:_________________

Government/Politics Geography

Innovation

Conflict

Equality/Freedom

Cooperation

Exploration and Settlement Patterns

CONCEPTOS DE LA HISTORIA TEMA:___________ Nombre:________________

GOBIERNO/POLITICA GEOGRAFIA

INOVACION

CONFLICTO

EIGUALDAD/LIBERTAD

COOPERACION

EXPLORACIONES Y PATRONES DE ASENTAMIENTO