Enrolling Now for 2026-27 School Year.
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Learning Coach Guide Contents Digital Citizenship Unit13 Early Societies Unit14 Ancient Mesopotamia Unit15 Ancient Egypt Unit16 Ancient India Unit17 Ancient China Unit18 Ancient Greece Unit19 Ancient Rome Unit20 Islamic Civilizations Unit21 African Civilizations Unit22 American Civilizations Unit23 Medieval Europe Unit24 Medieval Asia Unit25 Wrap Up Unit26 Welcome Letter Dear Learning Coach, Thank you for partnering with CCA and investing in your learner’s education. This Learning Coach Guide is intended to help you support your learner in their Honors Social Studies 7 course. Within this guide, you will find the goals, components, and features of the online course. Please take time to read and review this information so you understand how to help your learner interact with all the course’s elements. The Learning Coach Guide also includes information about each of the units in this course. On each page of unit information, you will discover the following: The Unit Overview will tell you what the focus, content, and skills of the unit will be. The Unit Assessment section is a place for you and your learner to preview the graded work in the course. At the start of each unit, work with your learner to look at the unit in edio and find out which types of graded work are in this unit. Write them in the box and use it as a checklist. You can check off each one as your learner completes it. The Unit Materials section tells you the materials your learner will need to complete the activities in this unit. You will also find the materials list repeated within each lesson so that your learner has exactly what they need at the right time. The Unit Discussion Questions are optional questions that you may want to ask your learner during the unit to increase home and school connections about what your learner is studying. In the Unit Notables section, you may find optional activities, career connections, technology tips, or ideas to help your learner if they get stuck. CCA wishes you and your learner a terrific school year! Supporting Your Learner Your role as a Learning Coach is very important. Here are a few ways you can help your learner do their very best in the course. Help your learner know what time guided or live class instruction is scheduled for, and prompt them to attend sessions or watch recordings. Remember, it is okay for your learner to get stuck. Learning new material takes time. Encourage them to take breaks, keep trying, and even ask the teacher for help. Help your learner navigate technology. That may mean helping them type information or upload work into edio. Always encourage your learner to do their very best. Review the course syllabus for your learner’s course. Maintain communication with your learner’s teacher. Part BCourse Information Course Goals In Honors Social Studies 7, your learner will learn about ancient and pre-modern history in different regions of the world. By the end of the year, your learner will be able to: explain the common and unique social, political, cultural, and economic contributions of diverse civilizations and major historical figures throughout the ancient and medieval world; explain how conflict, cooperation, ideas, trade, technology, government, and geography have affected life for different groups in ancient and medieval history; use historical reasoning (comparison, causation, continuity and change over time, and contextualization) to understand historical events and developments in ancient civilizations and the medieval world; analyze the impact of geography on regional political and economic development; explain the impact of religion, belief systems, and culture on civilizations of the ancient and pre-modern world; explore the role innovation, invention, and technology had on the development of civilizations of the ancient and pre-modern world; evaluate the impact of land-based and marine trade networks that encourage the exchange of goods and ideas; analyze historical writings and artifacts to form and defend thesis statements about civilizations of the ancient and pre-modern world; enhance research skills of primary and secondary sources by investigating historical questions and submitting findings; and develop skills to analyze primary and secondary sources to understand historical events and perspectives. Course Format Lesson Components: Each day, your learner will spend 45 to 60 minutes completing an honors social studies lesson. Some days may take less time, while other days may take a little more time. The lesson does not need to be completed in one sitting. Encourage your learner to take short breaks as they need. This section will help you to understand how your learner’s course is structured in edio. Lesson Bundling: A lesson bundle is a collection of lessons that stack up to equal one full class period. Within the lesson bundles, there are different components your learner will interact with. These components will not be used every day. At the beginning of a unit, your learner will see the following bundle. 1. Getting Started Lesson: There is one Getting Started lesson in this course. It can be found on Day 1 of Unit 1. This lesson includes important information about the course and contact information for your teacher. 2. Unit Overview: Each unit will include a unit overview. This describes what your learner will learn in the unit and how many assessments the unit will have. 3. Prep for Success: At the beginning of each unit, your learner will find a Prep for Success. This component offers learners tips to be successful in the course, such as study tips, important software information, safety reminders, and more. 4. Knowledge Check: There will be one Knowledge Check in each unit. The Knowledge Check is designed to check prior learning and understanding about key skills and concepts that will be taught in the unit. The Knowledge Check is not a graded assessment. See the example below. In units that have a quiz, your learner will see a Quiz Review and a Quiz bundled in one day. Example: Each lesson has its own components to help guide your learner through the lesson. 1. Lesson Overview: At the beginning of every lesson, your learner will see the lesson overview. This section contains lesson objectives, lesson vocabulary, materials your learner will need for the lesson, and the suggested lesson length. 2. Engage: The first section of the lesson is Engage. In this section, learners will be introduced to the lesson by making a connection to past and present knowledge, and will get ready for the lesson’s instruction. 3. Discover: New content and instruction are presented in the Discover section. Your learner will interact with the lesson content through defined vocabulary terms, videos, audio, and Pause and Think activities. Your learner will be able to practice and answer questions as they work through the lesson. 4. Show: Learners will demonstrate what they have learned in the lesson through a series of practice questions. 5. Wrap Up: This section recaps the day’s objectives and prepares learners for a future lesson or assessment. The course includes assignments and projects. These graded assignments allow your learner to show what they have learned and apply their new skills. All CCA assignments and projects include these components. 1. Assessment Overview: At the beginning of each assessment, your learner will see the assessment overview. This section contains the goals of the assessment, materials your learner will need, the length of the assessment, and directions for completion. 2. Plan: In the Plan section, learners will be introduced to the assignment or project. Learners may be provided with a review of content from the previous lessons, strategies for completing the activity, graphic organizers, and grading rubrics. 3. Do: Learners put their plan into action and work to complete the assignment or project successfully. This section also provides the grading expectations and/or rubric the teacher will use to grade the work. 4. Reflect: In Reflect, learners will think back to the work they completed. They will reflect upon the experience and analyze how well they completed the task. These moments of reflection are important and allow learners to think about their learning and their work habits. In addition to assignments and projects, this course also includes quizzes, tests, and exams. Quiz Review: Before a quiz, learners will have the opportunity to review the content that will be assessed in a quiz. There could be information on the quiz that is not in the review but is in a previous lesson. Encourage your learner to build good study habits by taking notes throughout the unit, then reviewing their notes and the lessons to prepare for the quiz. Quiz: A quiz may be given partway through a unit or at the end of a unit. Test Review: Before a test, learners will have the opportunity to review the content they will be assessed on in the test. There could be information on the test that is not in the review but is in a previous lesson. Encourage your learner to build good study habits by taking notes throughout the unit, then reviewing their notes and the lessons to prepare for the test. Test: A test will assess learning at the end of a unit. Course Features This course includes and uses unique features such as: Document-Based Questions (DBQ): DBQs are open-ended questions designed to be thought-provoking, encourage multiple viewpoints, and encourage learners to practice their thinking and expressive skills at a deeper level of thought. Learners should consider their answer to a question and respond using complete sentences, using evidence from historical documents provided to them to support their answer. Discussions: Learners respond to an open-ended question, which their classmates can read. Then, learners comment on two of their classmates’ responses. The discussion directions usually give specific directions for what kind of ideas to include in their comments to classmates. Interactives: Learners learn information by going through an interactive, such as a virtual tour of a historic location. Source analysis: Learners apply historical thinking skills to read and interpret primary sources. This helps learners draw conclusions, make connections, and better understand the past. Part C:Unit Information Digital Citizenship Unit Unit Overview Learners continue working on the Digital Citizenship skills they learn from sixth through eighth grade. They learn to effectively use the internet’s resources in their personal lives. They also learn how to use digital technology effectively in school. Unit Assessments Quiz _________________________ Test _________________________ Assignment ____________________ ________________ Project _____________________ Exam _______________________ Have your learner identify which assessment type they see in their unit. Check all that apply. Unit Discussion Questions How am I already using digital media in safe and healthy ways? What more can I do to use digital media in safer and healthier ways? Unit Notables This unit will guide learners in academic writing and online research. These skills will be useful throughout this course and in other courses in school. Kit Materials none Household Materials Unit Overview In this unit, your learner will discover the early history of humankind. They will explore ancient migration patterns and learn about the earliest settlements. They will also explore how geography was important for the earliest human settlements. Unit Assessments Quiz _________________________ Test _________________________ Assignment ________________ Project _____________________ Exam _______________________ Have your learner identify which assessment type they see in their unit. Check all that apply. Unit Discussion Questions Why and how do people study history? What are some challenges of studying ancient history? How did early societies use the resources around them? Unit Notables This unit lays the foundation for many of the thinking practices that will be used in this course. Understanding topics like BCE and CE, cultural diffusion, and primary sources will help students make more sense of the future units and lessons. Kit Materials none Household Materials Ancient Mesopotamia Unit Unit Overview In this unit, your learner will explore ancient Mesopotamia. They will learn how early empires rose and fell. They will also evaluate how characteristics of a civilization like religion, social class, and leadership were important in Mesopotamia. Unit Assessments Quiz _________________________ Test _________________________ Assignment ________________ Project _____________________ Exam _______________________ Have your learner identify which assessment type they see in their unit. Check all that apply. Unit Discussion Questions What were the major contributions of ancient Mesopotamia? Why was the development of written language important to the world? Which element of ancient Mesopotamia was most interesting to you? Unit Notables Although much is known about these early civilizations, some details are lost to time. Elements that remain are often related to government or religion. In this unit, your learner will analyze sources through a document-based question on Hammurabi’s Code, a law collection from nearly 4,000 years ago. Kit Materials none Household Materials Ancient Egypt Unit Unit Overview In this unit, your learner will discover details about ancient Egypt. They will learn why the Nile River was important to the ancient Egyptians. They will also evaluate the belief systems, rulers, and innovations of ancient Egypt. They will look at how Egypt interacted with neighboring civilizations. Unit Assessments Quiz _________________________ Test _________________________ Assignment ________________ Project _____________________ Exam _______________________ Have your learner identify which assessment type they see in their unit. Check all that apply. Unit Discussion Questions What were the major contributions of ancient Egypt? What are the key elements of ancient Egypt’s religion and belief in the afterlife? What aspect of ancient Egypt was most interesting to you? Unit Notables The Pyramids of Giza are a well-known landmark from Egypt’s Old Kingdom. However, that is only a small part of the story of ancient Egypt. Egypt has a challenging physical geography. From desert to flooding rivers, the physical geography was both a lifeline and a barrier. Kit Materials none Household Materials Ancient India Unit Unit Overview In this unit, your learner will discover the history of ancient India. They will learn about the origins and practices of Hinduism and Buddhism. They will also learn about the Mauryan and Gupta empires. Unit Assessments Quiz _________________________ Test _________________________ Assignment ________________ Project _____________________ Exam _______________________ Have your learner identify which assessment type they see in their unit. Check all that apply. Unit Discussion Questions What were the major contributions of ancient India? How did migration, conflict, and cooperation impact the history of ancient India? Which society from ancient India was most interesting to learn about? Unit Notables The study of ancient India includes an in-depth look at two major world religions: Hinduism and Buddhism. Highlight examples of these religions, or other religions, in the community where you live. To deepen learning, learners can compare the key beliefs, practices, and impacts of Hinduism and Buddhism. Kit Materials none Household Materials Ancient China Unit Unit Overview In this unit, your learner will discover the history of ancient China. They will learn about the ruling families in China and how they kept power. They will look at the contributions, philosophies, and trade patterns of the early Chinese dynasties. Unit Assessments Quiz _________________________ Test _________________________ Assignment ________________ Project _____________________ Exam _______________________ Have your learner identify which assessment type they see in their unit. Check all that apply. Unit Discussion Questions What were the major contributions of ancient China? How was the dynastic cycle used to maintain power in ancient China? Which dynasty was the most interesting to study? Unit Notables Three key Chinese philosophies (Confucianism, Daoism, and Legalism) are important to ancient China. Creating a chart to compare these may help review these beliefs. Make sure to connect how these ideas were seen in the ancient Chinese dynasties. Kit Materials none Household Materials Ancient Greece Unit Unit Overview In this unit, learners will discover the history of ancient Greece. Ancient Greece was made up of multiple city-states which sometimes went to war with each other or against outside powers. In addition to warfare, the Greek civilization is also known for many contributions to government, culture, and learning that continue to affect the world today. Unit Assessments Quiz _________________________ Test _________________________ Assignment ________________ Project _____________________ Exam _______________________ Have your learner identify which assessment type they see in their unit. Check all that apply. Unit Discussion Questions What were the major contributions of ancient Greece? Which city-state was the most interesting to study? Which philosopher, inventor, or thinker from Ancient Greece impacts your life the most today? Unit Notables Ancient Greece developed along the Mediterranean Sea, instead of along major rivers. This is a unique part of Greek civilization. With your learner, explore how the concepts of government, discussion, reasoning, and art from this unit connect to modern times. Each of these ideas remains relevant today. Kit Materials none Household Materials Ancient Rome Unit Unit Overview In this unit, learners will explore ancient Rome and travel in time from the Roman Republic to the Roman Empire. They will learn about Rome’s expansion, major historical events, and society. Learners will study the rise of Christianity and the causes of its spread. They will explore Rome’s achievements, including its engineering and culture, and its impact on the United States. Unit Assessments Quiz _________________________ Test _________________________ Assignment ________________ Project _____________________ Exam _______________________ Have your learner identify which assessment type they see in their unit. Check all that apply. Unit Discussion Questions What were the major contributions of ancient Rome? Why did Rome change from a republic to an empire and how did this change impact Rome? What aspect of Roman culture was the most interesting to study? Unit Notables Ancient Rome evolved from a republic to an empire with large trade networks and a powerful military. These qualities will help Rome achieve a golden age with significant advancements. Discuss the legacy of Roman government, military, engineering, and culture with your learner. Help them connect the achievements of Rome with modern society. Kit Materials none Household Materials Islamic Civilizations Unit In this unit, your learner will explore Islamic civilizations. They will learn about the founding of Islam, the spread of Islam, and its impact on culture in the Middle East. They will discover what life was like for different groups of people, and analyze sources to compare Judaism, Islam, and Christianity. Have your learner identify which assessment type they see in their unit. Check all that apply. Unit Overview Unit Assessments Quiz _________________________ Test _________________________ Assignment ________________ Project _____________________ Exam _______________________ What were the major contributions of the Islamic civilizations? Which Islamic civilization was most interesting to study? What challenges did each Islamic civilization face? Unit Discussion Questions The study of Islamic civilizations includes expansion, division, and connection. The empires spread across vast territory on three continents. The division between Shia and Sunni impacted culture and society. You can support your learner by explaining that civilizations also developed when trade between Europe, Asia, and Africa increased. This contributed to the spread of ideas and innovations. Unit Notables Kit Materials none Household Materials African Civilizations Unit What were the major contributions of African civilizations? Which African civilization was most interesting to study? How did physical geography or natural resources impact the different civilizations in Africa? Diversity and connection are important parts of the development of African civilizations. Trade with other civilizations was a key for African civilizations. Support your learner by creating a map or web showing how civilizations in Africa were connected or similar to one another. In this unit, your learner will explore ancient and medieval African civilizations. There were several empires that rose and fell at this time. Trade across the Sahara Desert and Indian Ocean influenced the development of African civilizations. Your learner will also examine the impact of Islam on African civilizations. Have your learner identify which assessment type they see in their unit. Check all that apply. Unit Overview Unit Assessments Quiz _________________________ Test _________________________ Assignment ________________ Project _____________________ Exam _______________________ Unit Discussion Questions Unit Notables Kit Materials none Household Materials American Civilizations Unit In this unit, your learner will explore different civilizations in North and South America. They will learn about how earlier civilizations influenced later civilizations. They will also learn about how physical features like mountains and waterways impacted how these civilizations developed. Have your learner identify which assessment type they see in their unit. Check all that apply. Unit Overview Unit Assessments Quiz _________________________ Test _________________________ Assignment ________________ Project _____________________ Exam _______________________ What were the major contributions of ancient and medieval American civilizations? How did geography impact the development of American civilizations? Which American civilization was most interesting to study? Unit Discussion Questions Remind your learner that the geography of the Americas is extremely varied. Temperatures range from tropical to polar. Natural resources varied in different regions. Review a map of North and South America to connect the locations of the civilizations from this unit to their place on the map, and discuss advantages and adaptations associated with physical features. Unit Notables Kit Materials none Household Materials Medieval Europe Unit What were the major contributions of Europe during the Middle Ages? Which aspect of life in Europe was most interesting to study? How did Europe’s location at a crossroads of trade with Asia and Africa create positive and negative effects? Structure and order were very important to European society during this time in history. Support your learner by reviewing the feudal structure and discussing how it impacted life and society. Then, ask them how the Black Death threatened society’s order. In this unit, your learner will explore the Middle Ages in Europe. They will learn about how various smaller kingdoms rose, and how daily life was shaped by the feudal system and the Catholic Church. They will explore how major events changed the culture and politics in Europe. Have your learner identify which assessment type they see in their unit. Check all that apply. Unit Overview Unit Assessments Quiz _________________________ Test _________________________ Assignment ________________ Project _____________________ Exam _______________________ Unit Discussion Questions Unit Notables Kit Materials none Household Materials Medieval Asia Unit What were the major contributions of medieval Asian civilizations? Which medieval Asian civilization was most interesting to study? What factors contributed to the success of the different medieval Asian civilizations you studied? This unit explores powerful cultures that controlled vast areas. You can support your learner by discussing how societies influenced one another as they came into contact through trade and conquest. This created cultural similarities within the region. In this unit, your learner will explore the civilizations of Asia during the medieval period. They will explore China, the Mongols, Japan, and Korea. They will explore the cultural exchanges that took place in India and Southeast Asia. In addition, they will analyze primary sources and compare the history and cultures of different regions of Asia. Have your learner identify which assessment type they see in their unit. Check all that apply. Unit Overview Unit Assessments Quiz _________________________ Test _________________________ Assignment ________________ Project _____________________ Exam _______________________ Unit Discussion Questions Unit Notables Kit Materials none Household Materials Wrap Up Unit What was the most interesting technology you learned about in this course? How did civilizations cooperate with one another? Which aspect of culture was most interesting to learn about? In this unit, your learner will reflect on what they learned. They will explore how patterns of history, like ideas, technology, conflict, cooperation, and culture, impacted different civilizations. Challenge your learner to see how these patterns also extend to more recent history or present times. In this unit, your learner will wrap up their Honors Social Studies 7 course. They will apply what they have learned in the course and examine trends that have crossed time and place. Then, they will conclude the course by reflecting on what they have learned. Have your learner identify which assessment type they see in their unit. Check all that apply. Unit Overview Unit Assessments Quiz _________________________ Test _________________________ Assignment __________________ ________________ Project _____________________ Exam _______________________ Unit Discussion Questions Unit Notables Kit Materials none Household Materials
Enrolling Now for 2026-27 School Year.
