Chapter 10: The Rise of Russia

Period: 1547-1917 | Subject: History | Grade: 5

Chapter Overview

This chapter covers The Rise of Russia during the period 1547-1917.

Source Text Excerpt

INDEX

A note about the index: The pages referenced in this index refer to the page numbers in the print edition. Clicking on a page number will take you to the ebook location that corresponds to the beginning of that page in the print edition. For a comprehensive list of locations of any word or phrase, use your reading system’s search function.

abstraction/abstract thinking 4 , 9 , 15–16 , 26 , 32 , 35 , 48 , 66 , 123–4 , 134 , 168 , 238

accountancy 30–1 , 35 , 99 , 210 , 243

Adamo, Maestro 120 , 319 , 353

Africa 10 , 15–16 , 60 , 63 , 96 , 102 , 126 , 137 , 159–60 , 165 , 167 , 168 , 244–8 , 251–8 , 276 , 363–6

agora (Greek marketplace) 51–2

al-Khwarizmi 97

Alexander the Great 45 , 53 , 106 , 217

Alexandria 71 , 97 , 115 , 121

algebra 97 , 98 , 108 , 109

algorithms 354–5

Alighieri, Dante 11 , 112 , 113 , 119 , 120 , 124 , 134 , 319 , 369 ; The Divine Comedy

112 , 113 , 120 , 122–3 , 141

Amazon rainforest 247 , 253

American Revolution (1765–83) 10 , 191 , 196 , 205–6 , 208–22 , 230 , 231 , 232 . See also

USA

Americas, Columbus discovers 153–5 , 167–8

Amsterdam 159–60 , 162 , 164–7 , 171 , 173 , 174 , 175–6 , 180 , 194 , 286 , 291 , 307 , 330

Anglo-Belgian India Rubber and Exploration Company (ABIR) 252–4

animal spirits 180 , 243

annuity 137 , 139–40 , 147 , 163

antoninianus 76–7

Aquinas, Thomas 123

Arabs 102 , 107 , 131 , 219 ; Arabic mathematics/numerals (‘Saracen magic’) 96–101 , 104–8 , 111

Aristotle 49 , 99 , 171

Artaxerxes II, King 44

Arte della Lana (wool weavers’ guild) 130

artisan 38 , 47 , 64 , 66 , 83 , 91 , 92 , 93 , 94 , 116 , 139 , 140 , 146 , 148–9 , 151 , 160 , 175

assets 22 , 27 , 66 , 71 , 152 , 181 , 190 , 197

asset-backed security 202

banks and 331–2 , 333 , 334 , 338 , 339 , 346

credit cycle and 267–8 , 270

cryptoc

Learning Objectives

• Understand the key events and figures of this period
• Analyze cause-and-effect relationships
• Compare multiple perspectives on historical events
• Develop chronological reasoning

Key Vocabulary

• Period: 1547-1917
• Key Figures: (identified in chapter)
• Key Events: (identified in chapter)

Learning Activities

1. Read & Narrate: Read the chapter aloud; student narrates back in own words
2. Timeline Entry: Add key events/dates to timeline
3. Map Work: Locate places mentioned on map/globe
4. Discussion Questions: (see Teacher’s Guide)
5. Notebook Entry: Written response to focus question

Assessment

• Oral narration
• Map quiz
• Timeline placement
• Written response to essential question

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Source: The Story of the World Vol 3: Early Modern Times by Susan Wise Bauer

👩‍🏫 Teacher’s Guide — Chapter 10: The Rise of Russia

Lesson Plan at a Glance

• Topic: Chapter 10: The Rise of Russia
• Grade: 5 | Subject: History | State: OK
• Reading: Textbook: The Story of the World Vol 3: Early Modern Times, Chapter 10: The Rise of Russia
• Suggested Pacing: 4 sessions × 45 min (Read → Narrate → Activity → Notebook)

Teaching Sequence

1. Read Aloud the assigned text; have student narrate back in their own words.
2. Big Idea to Land: Core concept of this lesson.
3. Cover These Sections: (see student content for section headings)
4. Do a Hands-On Activity from the list — concrete experience before abstract.
5. Notebook: Student completes journal entry recording observations.
6. Review: Ask discussion questions orally; finish with review questions.

Discussion Questions (with what to listen for)

• Q: Whose perspective is missing from this account? (Listen for awareness of multiple perspectives.)
• Q: What caused this event? What were the effects? (Listen for cause-and-effect chains.)
• Q: How is this similar to/different from today? (Listen for historical connections.)

Vocabulary to Define Together

Materials to Gather

• Notebook/journal
• Writing utensils
• Textbook: The Story of the World Vol 3: Early Modern Times
• Map/globe (for history/geography)
• Basic lab supplies (for science)

Standards Covered

Watch For (Common Misconceptions)

• Confusing mass with weight — use the Moon example consistently.
• Skipping narration — oral retelling is where retention happens; don’t skip it.
• Activity without notebook — the journal entry IS the assessment; don’t separate them.
• Lecturing instead of questioning — aim for 80% student talk, 20% teacher talk.

Differentiation

• Struggling: Provide sentence frames for narration; allow oral responses.
• Advanced: Add extension question: “How would this change if…?”
• ELL: Pre-teach key vocabulary; use visual aids and sentence frames.

Assessment Look-Fors

• Accurate narration with key vocabulary
• Notebook entry shows observation + reflection
• Map/timeline entry accurate
• Discussion participation with evidence
• Project completion with explanation