Students will read and
interpret maps, globes, models, diagrams, graphs, charts, and
tables using basic vocabulary terms.
Students will locate,
select, and organize information (states, capitals,
regions).
Heritage:
Students will understand
contributions of individuals such as presidents, explorers,
immigrants, colonists, and other historical figures.
Students will understand the
formation and functions of the United States
Government.
Students will compare
the cause and effect of the American Revolution, Western
Movement and Civil War.
Citizenship:
Students will understand the
application of government.
Students will understand the
importance of community involvement.
Diversity:
Develop a multicultural
perspective that respects the dignity and worth of all people
(ethnic diversity, multicultural influence, Native American,
immigrant and minority influences on culture in the United
States).
Interdependence:
Discuss and study current
events.
Analyze/predict effects of
events throughout the world.
Change:
Discuss amendments to
constitution and laws as reflective of social
change.
Evaluate how political and
social change has affected the development of the United
States.
Demonstrate techniques and
strategies used to deal with change and
conflict.