Time4Learning is a new approach to home education. Our online
learning materials take advantage of today's technology. It's
a convenient, interactive homeschool resource that helps children
from preschool through elementary and middle school.
Families can use Time4Learning as a self running learning resource
providing core curriculum or enrichment. In the self-running mode,
the lessons are provided in the sequence below.
Alternatively, parents can select the lessons that they want
using this curriculum guide as a planning tool. Click for instructions on how parents can select lessons using the Activity Finder.
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CompassLearning Odyssey®.
Chapter -"Ancient
Civilization"-The learner will examine the ancient civilizations
of Mesopotamia, Egypt, and the Indus Valley.
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Mesopotamian Geography-Investigate
the following features of the ancient civilization of Mesopotamia:
natural environment of the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers,
Babylonia, Babylon, Hanging Gardens of Babylon.
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322 514
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2
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Mesopotamian Culture-Investigate the
following features of the ancient civilization of Mesopotamia:
the development of writing and the impact of written records
on the development of a civilization.
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328 524
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3
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Mesopotamian Government-Investigate
the following features of the ancient civilization of Mesopotamia:
the Code of Hammurabi and the contribution of laws to a
developing civilization.
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329 542
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4
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Egyptian Geography-Investigate the
following features of the ancient civilization of Egypt:
natural environments of the Nile River Valley and the Sahara
Desert.
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345 548
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5
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Egyptian Culture-Investigate the following
features of the ancient civilization of Egypt: the development
of writing and the impact of written records on the development
of a civilization.
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356 553
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Egyptian Architecture-Investigate the
following features of the ancient civilization of Egypt:
art, pyramids, mummies, pharaohs, Sphinx.
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369 577
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Indus River Geography-Investigate the
following features of the ancient civilization of the Indus
River Valley: the natural environment of the Indus River
Valley, Mohenjo-Daro, and Harappa.
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379 595
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Similarities & Differences-Analyze
similarities and differences among the three civilizations
studied.
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384
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Chapter -"Aztecs,
Incas & Mayas"-The learner will examine the ancient civilizations
of the Aztecs, Incas, and Mayas.
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Mayan Culture-Investigate the following
features of the Mayan civilization: writing, art, architecture,
government.
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409 607
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Mayan Science-Investigate the following
features of the Mayan civilization: development of a calendar,
mathematics, astronomy.
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414
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3
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Aztec Culture-Investigate the following
features of the Aztec Empire: aqueducts, art, architecture,
society. Investigate the following features of the Mayan
civilization: development of a calendar, mathematics, astronomy.
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441 617
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Incan Society-Investigate the following
features of the Incan society: natural environment of the
Andes Mountains, Machu Picchu, Cuzco, road system.
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443 629
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Incan Culture-Investigate the following
features of the Incan society: art, architecture, government.
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451
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Similarities & Differences-Analyze
similarities and differences among the three civilizations
studied.
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455
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Chapter -"U.S. Revolutionary
Period"-The learner will examine the history of the United
States during the Revolutionary and Early National periods.
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Colonization-Explain the importance
of the roles of the Viking, Spanish, and French in the events
leading to the colonization of America.
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237 278 727
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2
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English Colonies-Describe in general
terms the English colonies before 1750.
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192 279 316 317 426 427 428 745
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3
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Causes of French & Indian War-Identify
the basis of conflict that led to the French and Indian
War.
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419 453
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4
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Results of French & Indian War-Summarize
the results of the French and Indian War.
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457 530
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5
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Causes of Revolution-Analyze the following
events that contributed to the outbreak of the American
Revolution: Pontiac's Rebellion, Proclamation of 1763.
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471 480
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Causes of Revolution-Explain why the
colonists resisted the Stamp Act.
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489 492
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Causes of Revolution-Analyze the following
events that contributed to the outbreak of the American
Revolution: Townshend Acts, Boston Massacre.
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506 511
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8
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Causes of Revolution-Analyze the following
events that contributed to the outbreak of the American
Revolution: Boston Tea Party, Intolerable Acts.
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555 567
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9
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First Continental Congress-Identify
the importance of the First Continental Congress.
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606 611
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10
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Lexington & Concord-Describe the battles
of Lexington and Concord.
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652 680
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13
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People & Causes-Investigate the following
people and their roles in the events leading to the outbreak
of the American Revolution: Crispus Attucks, John Adams,
Paul Revere.
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714 738
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14
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Battle of Bunker Hill-Describe the
significance of the battle of Bunker Hill.
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711 712
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15
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Second Continental Congress-Explain
the role of the Second Continental Congress.
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756 764
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16
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Common Sense-Summarize the purpose
of Thomas Paine's pamphlet Common Sense.
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654 674
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18
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Concepts of Liberty-Discuss the propositions
that all men are created equal,the responsibility of the
government to protect the unalienable rights of the people,
the natural rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of
happiness,and the right of the people. . .to institute a
new government.
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695 703
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People in the Revolution-Investigate
the following people and their roles in the American Revolution:
George Washington as commander-in-chief of the new Continental
Army, Martha Washington.
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463 486
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People in the Revolution-Investigate
the following people and their roles in the American Revolution:
Molly Pitcher [Mary Hays], Deborah Sampson, Mercy Otis Warren,
Laura Wolcott, Sybil Ludington.
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470 485
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People in the Revolution-Investigate
the following people and their roles in the American Revolution:
Peter Salem, Henri Christophe, Prince Whipple, Oliver Cromwell,
Salem Poor, Phillis Wheatley.
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477 478
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Major Battles-Examine the following
major battles of the American Revolution from the standpoint
of location, key people, and outcomes: Trenton, Saratoga.
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487 491
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Major Battles-Examine the following
major battles of the American Revolution from the standpoint
of location, key people, and outcomes: Ticonderoga (1777),
Savannah, King's Mountain.
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504 505
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Valley Forge-Describe the conditions
at Valley Forge in the winter of 1777. Evaluate the significance
of Valley Forge.
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529 532
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American Allies-Examine the United
States' relationships with the following European countries,
and explain how they contributed to the American cause:
France, Poland, Germany.
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536 540
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Frontier Battles-Examine the following
battles on the frontier during the American Revolution from
the standpoint of location, key people, and outcomes: Kaskaskia,
Cahokia, Vincennes.
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568 570
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Sea Battles-Examine the following sea
battle during the American Revolution from the standpoint
of location, key people, and outcome: ''Bonhomme Richard
vs. Serapis.''
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586 594
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Benedict Arnold-Identify Benedict Arnold's
varied roles in the American Revolution.
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609 615
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Yorktown-Describe the American victory
at Yorktown and the end of the American Revolution.
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628 630
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33
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Timeline-Construct a time line of the
Revolutionary War Era.
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757
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Chapter -"Geography"-The
learner will investigate the world in spatial terms. The
learner will investigate the interaction of people with
their physical environment.
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Tools-Use geographic tools such as
maps, globes, and atlases to gather and interpret data about
the world.
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456 475
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2
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Skills-Locate and identify on a world
map or globe the continents, oceans, hemispheres, equator,
prime meridian, and International Date Line.
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461 484
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3
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Maps-Investigate and use a variety
of maps, such as political, physical, relief, population,
and climate.
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465 490
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4
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Longitude & Latitude-Use longitude
and latitude to locate specific places on a map or globe.
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458 472
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5
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Delta, Strait, Channel-Demonstrate
ability to use the following geographical terminology: delta,
strait, channel. Locate examples of each on a map.
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464 533
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Plateau, Prairie, Mesa-Demonstrate
ability to use the following geographical terminology: plateau,
prairie, mesa. Locate examples of each on a map.
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513
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Isthmus, Peninsula, Fjord-Demonstrate
ability to use the following geographical terminology: isthmus,
peninsula, fjord. Locate examples of each on a map.
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526
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8
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Mountain Ranges-Locate on a map the
following major mountain ranges of the world: Andes, Rockies,
Himalayas, Atlas, Alps.
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469 554
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Rivers-Locate on a map the following
major rivers of the world: Amazon, Mississippi, Yellow,
Yangtze, Ganges, Nile, Danube, Rhine, Volga.
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562
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Chapter -"United
States Civics"-The learner will examine the United States
political system in historical context and from the standpoint
of present-day practice.
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Articles of Confederation-Describe
the strengths and weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.
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323 512
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Constitutional Convention-Explain the
purpose of the Constitutional Convention.
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331 522
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3
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People of the Convention-Investigate
the following groups and people of the Constitutional Convention:
''Founding Fathers,'' James Madison, Alexander Hamilton,
Benjamin Franklin, George Washington.
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349 531
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Topics of the Convention-Investigate
the following topics of the Constitutional Convention: arguments
between large and small states, the Great Compromise.
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360 544
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Issue of Slavery-Investigate the following
key topic of the Constitutional Convention: the issue of
slavery.
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367 551
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Constitution-Summarize the following
features of the United States Constitution: federal system
of government, separation of powers, three branches of government.
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370 560
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Constitution-Summarize the following
features of the United States Constitution: checks and balances,
veto power, ability to amend.
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378 564
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United States Government-Demonstrate
understanding that the United States government is based
on a constitution and that the United States Constitution
is the supreme law of the land.
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388 569
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Bill of Rights-Examine the Bill of
Rights, and explain its importance and relevance in today's
society.
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415 579
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10
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Three Branches-Discuss the functions
of the three branches of the United States government.
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417 583
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George Washington-Analyze the contributions
of George Washington as the nation's first president. Discuss
the phrases: ''the father of our Country'' and ''first in
war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen''.
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432 593
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Need for Laws-Examine the need for
laws and the role of citizenship in promoting them. Evaluate
the interaction between rights and responsibilities.
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442 588
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Chapter -"Economics"-The
learner will demonstrate an understanding of economics through
the study of production, distribution, and consumption.
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Wants & Needs-Differentiate between
personal wants and needs.
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366 596
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3
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Government Revenue-Identify sources
of revenue for local, state, and federal governments.
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373 600
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6
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Role of Money-Explain the role of money
in everyday life.
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400 622
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7
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Role of Economics-Review the role of
economics in today's society.
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413
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Chapter -"Current
Events"-The learner will examine and analyze current issues
and discuss how these issues might impact present and future
life.
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Gathering Information-Use public documents
to gather information regarding current issues and events.
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627 768
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Impact of Current Events-Examine possible
impact of a current issue or event on present-day life.
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625
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3
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Impact on Future-Predict possible impact
of a current issue or event on future life.
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626
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4
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Impact on Personal Life-Relate a current
issue or event to personal life.
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684
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Chapter -"Custom
Curriculum"-Custom Curriculum
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Custom Standard-Custom Standard
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Chapter -"Prehistoric
Art"-Examine and describe the basic styles of art from the
following category: prehistoric cave art.
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Prehistoric Cave Art-Examine and describe
the basic styles of art from the following category: prehistoric
cave art.
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40891 40893
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