Social Studies

August 14, 2012

Sixth Grade Social Studies

Power Standards

1. Compare and contrast the cultural factors influencing the development of civilizations.
2. Draw conclusions from archaeological and historical evidence about the social and economic characteristics of ancient civilizations.
3. Describe and critique the causes and consequences of wars or conflicts.
4. Explain and analyze how governments of past societies influenced the ideas of current government principles.
5. Evaluate how the legacies of ancient cultures have continued to impact present-day societies.
6. Evaluate the impact of physical geography on cultural geography

Seventh Grade Social Studies

Power Standards

1. Locate, describe, and explain places, regions, and features on the earth.
2. Use the five themes of geography to interpret geographic information for different regions.
3. Evaluate the impact of physical geography on cultural geography.
4. Identify various economic systems and recognize the systems implications on society.
5. Identify the evolution of various governmental systems and their impact on those societies.
6. Evaluate the effects of belief systems and technology on culture.

Eighth Grade Social Studies

Power Standards

1. Draw conclusions from historical evidence about social characteristics.
2. Identify various economic systems and recognize the systems implications on American history.
3. Recognize the rights and duties of citizenship and act on these civic responsibilities.
4. Describe and critique the causes and consequences of wars on conflicts.
5. Identify the structure and function of American government and apply that knowledge throughout history.