HISTORY
I can construct a multiple-tier time line from a list of events and interpret the relationships between the events.
I can arrange dates in order on a time line using B.C. and A.D. or B.C.E. and C.E.
I can describe the early cultural development of humankind from the Paleolithic Era to the revolution of agriculture including:
a. Hunting and gathering;
b. Tool making;
c. Use of fire;
d. Domestication of plants and animals;
e. Organizing societies;
f. Governance.
I can compare the geographic, political, economic and social characteristics of the river civilizations in the Tigris and Euphrates (Mesopotamia), Nile (Egypt) Huang Ho and Indus valleys before 1000 BC including:
a. Location;
b. Government;
c. Religion;
d. Agriculture;
e. Cultural and scientific contributions.
I can describe the characteristics of the Maya, Inca, Aztec and Mississippian civilizations including:
a. Location;
b. Government;
c. Religion;
d. Agriculture;
e. Cultural and scientific contributions.
PEOPLE IN SOCIETIES
I can compare class structures, gender roles, beliefs, customs and traditions, of the societies we have learned about.
I can compare the belief systems of Buddhism, Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism, and Islam, focusing on geographic origins, founding leaders and teachings
I can explain factors that foster conflict or cooperation among countries:
a. Language;
b. Religion;
c. Types of government;
d. Historic relationships;
e. Economic interests.
GEOGRAPHY
I can place countries, cities, deserts, mountain ranges and bodies of water on the continents on which they are located.
I can use coordinates of latitude and longitude to locate points on a world map.
I can explain the distribution patterns of economic activities and how changes in technology, transportation, communication and resources affect those patterns including:
a. Agriculture;
b. Mining;
c. Fishing;
d. Manufacturing.
I can identify and describe a variety of physical and human regions by analyzing maps, charts and graphs that show patterns of characteristics that define regions
I can describe ways human settlements and activities are influenced by environmental factors and processes in different places and regions including:
a. Bodies of water;
b. Landforms;
c. Climates;
d. Vegetation;
e. Weathering;
f. Seismic activity.
I can describe ways in which human migration has an impact on the physical and human characteristics of places including:
a. Urbanization;
b. Desertification;
c. Deforestation
I can describe ways humans depend on and modify the environment and the positive and negative consequences of the modifications including:
a. Dam building;
b. Energy production/usage;
c. Agriculture;
d. Urban growth.
I can explain push and pull factors that cause people to migrate from place to place including:
a. Oppression/Freedom;
b. Poverty/Economic opportunity;
c. Cultural ties;
d. Political conflicts;
e. Environmental factors.
I can identify and explain primary geographic causes for world trade including the uneven distribution of natural resources.
ECONOMICS
I can describe how the world is divided into countries that claim sovereignty over territory, and countries may be further divided into states or provinces that contain cities and towns.
I can explain the ways that countries interact with each other including:
a. diplomacy;
b. treaties;
c. international meetings and exchanges;
d. military conflict.
I can explain how the availability of resources and entrepreneurship affects the production of goods and services
I can explain that most decisions involve trade-offs and give examples.
I can explain why trade occurs when individuals, regions and countries specialize in what they can produce at the lowest opportunity cost and how this causes both production and consumption to increase.
I can identify goods and services that are imported and exported and explain how this trade makes countries interdependent.
I can describe how supply and demand help to set the price for goods and services and how prices reflect the relative scarcity of goods and services.
I can distinguish between goods and services typically produced by the private sector and the public sector.
GOVERNMENT
I can describe the defining characteristics of democracies, monarchies and dictatorships.
I can explain reasons for the creation of governments such as:
a. Protecting lives, liberty and property;
b. Providing services that individuals cannot provide for themselves.
I can describe how the world is divided into countries that claim sovereignty over territory, and countries may be further divided into states or provinces that contain cities and towns.
I can explain the ways that countries interact with each other including:
a. Diplomacy;
b. Treaties;
c. International meetings and exchanges (e.g., United Nations)
I can describe the defining characteristics of democracies, monarchies and dictatorships.
CITIZENSHIP RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILIITES
I can explain how opportunities for citizens to participate in and influence the political process differ under various systems of government.
I can compare the rights and responsibilities of citizens living under various systems of government.
SOCIAL STUDIES SKILLS AND METHODS
I can use multiple sources to define essential vocabulary and obtain information for a research project including:
a. Almanacs;
b. Gazetteers;
c. Trade books;
d. Periodicals;
e. Video tapes;
f. Electronic sources.
I can analyze information from primary and secondary sources in order to summarize, make generalizations and draw conclusions
I can organize information using outlines and graphic organizers
Read and interpret pictographs, bar graphs, line graphs, circle graphs, tables and flow charts.
I can complete a research project that includes bibliography.
I can communicate a position on a topic orally or in writing and support the position with evidence.
I can work effectively to achieve group goals:
a. Engage in active listening;
b. Provide feedback in a constructive manner;
c. Help establish group goals;
d. Take various roles within the group;
e. Recognize contributions of others
I can construct a multiple-tier time line from a list of events and interpret the relationships between the events.
I can arrange dates in order on a time line using B.C. and A.D. or B.C.E. and C.E.
I can describe the early cultural development of humankind from the Paleolithic Era to the revolution of agriculture including:
a. Hunting and gathering;
b. Tool making;
c. Use of fire;
d. Domestication of plants and animals;
e. Organizing societies;
f. Governance.
I can compare the geographic, political, economic and social characteristics of the river civilizations in the Tigris and Euphrates (Mesopotamia), Nile (Egypt) Huang Ho and Indus valleys before 1000 BC including:
a. Location;
b. Government;
c. Religion;
d. Agriculture;
e. Cultural and scientific contributions.
I can describe the characteristics of the Maya, Inca, Aztec and Mississippian civilizations including:
a. Location;
b. Government;
c. Religion;
d. Agriculture;
e. Cultural and scientific contributions.
PEOPLE IN SOCIETIES
I can compare class structures, gender roles, beliefs, customs and traditions, of the societies we have learned about.
I can compare the belief systems of Buddhism, Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism, and Islam, focusing on geographic origins, founding leaders and teachings
I can explain factors that foster conflict or cooperation among countries:
a. Language;
b. Religion;
c. Types of government;
d. Historic relationships;
e. Economic interests.
GEOGRAPHY
I can place countries, cities, deserts, mountain ranges and bodies of water on the continents on which they are located.
I can use coordinates of latitude and longitude to locate points on a world map.
I can explain the distribution patterns of economic activities and how changes in technology, transportation, communication and resources affect those patterns including:
a. Agriculture;
b. Mining;
c. Fishing;
d. Manufacturing.
I can identify and describe a variety of physical and human regions by analyzing maps, charts and graphs that show patterns of characteristics that define regions
I can describe ways human settlements and activities are influenced by environmental factors and processes in different places and regions including:
a. Bodies of water;
b. Landforms;
c. Climates;
d. Vegetation;
e. Weathering;
f. Seismic activity.
I can describe ways in which human migration has an impact on the physical and human characteristics of places including:
a. Urbanization;
b. Desertification;
c. Deforestation
I can describe ways humans depend on and modify the environment and the positive and negative consequences of the modifications including:
a. Dam building;
b. Energy production/usage;
c. Agriculture;
d. Urban growth.
I can explain push and pull factors that cause people to migrate from place to place including:
a. Oppression/Freedom;
b. Poverty/Economic opportunity;
c. Cultural ties;
d. Political conflicts;
e. Environmental factors.
I can identify and explain primary geographic causes for world trade including the uneven distribution of natural resources.
ECONOMICS
I can describe how the world is divided into countries that claim sovereignty over territory, and countries may be further divided into states or provinces that contain cities and towns.
I can explain the ways that countries interact with each other including:
a. diplomacy;
b. treaties;
c. international meetings and exchanges;
d. military conflict.
I can explain how the availability of resources and entrepreneurship affects the production of goods and services
I can explain that most decisions involve trade-offs and give examples.
I can explain why trade occurs when individuals, regions and countries specialize in what they can produce at the lowest opportunity cost and how this causes both production and consumption to increase.
I can identify goods and services that are imported and exported and explain how this trade makes countries interdependent.
I can describe how supply and demand help to set the price for goods and services and how prices reflect the relative scarcity of goods and services.
I can distinguish between goods and services typically produced by the private sector and the public sector.
GOVERNMENT
I can describe the defining characteristics of democracies, monarchies and dictatorships.
I can explain reasons for the creation of governments such as:
a. Protecting lives, liberty and property;
b. Providing services that individuals cannot provide for themselves.
I can describe how the world is divided into countries that claim sovereignty over territory, and countries may be further divided into states or provinces that contain cities and towns.
I can explain the ways that countries interact with each other including:
a. Diplomacy;
b. Treaties;
c. International meetings and exchanges (e.g., United Nations)
I can describe the defining characteristics of democracies, monarchies and dictatorships.
CITIZENSHIP RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILIITES
I can explain how opportunities for citizens to participate in and influence the political process differ under various systems of government.
I can compare the rights and responsibilities of citizens living under various systems of government.
SOCIAL STUDIES SKILLS AND METHODS
I can use multiple sources to define essential vocabulary and obtain information for a research project including:
a. Almanacs;
b. Gazetteers;
c. Trade books;
d. Periodicals;
e. Video tapes;
f. Electronic sources.
I can analyze information from primary and secondary sources in order to summarize, make generalizations and draw conclusions
I can organize information using outlines and graphic organizers
Read and interpret pictographs, bar graphs, line graphs, circle graphs, tables and flow charts.
I can complete a research project that includes bibliography.
I can communicate a position on a topic orally or in writing and support the position with evidence.
I can work effectively to achieve group goals:
a. Engage in active listening;
b. Provide feedback in a constructive manner;
c. Help establish group goals;
d. Take various roles within the group;
e. Recognize contributions of others