Social Studies -
5th Grade Lesson Plan

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Olmec Civilization-Locate the Olmec civilization on a world map, and identify it as the first civilization in North and Central America.

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Daily Olmec Life-Identify the use of rafts and canoes as the main means of travel; identify pile-dwellings and palisades as the main means of construction; and identify the importance of maize cultivation to the Olmec civilization. The learner will describe the major characteristics and contributions of the Olmec civilization (1200 - 400 BC). Locate the Olmec civilization on a world map, and identify it as the first civilization in North and Central America.

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Art & Religion-Explain the roles of art and religion in the culture of the Olmec civilization.

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Writing, Counting & Calendar-Describe the Olmecs' writing system, counting system, and calendar.

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Phoenician Civilization-Locate Phoenicia on a world map, and explain the role of city-states. Identify Sidon and Tyre as the cities that alternately dominated the region. (The learner will describe the major characteristics and contributions of the Phoenicians).

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Influence of Egyptian Trade-Explain how trade with Egypt influenced the Phoenician culture in terms of clothing and the use of hieroglyphics. (The learner will describe the major characteristics and contributions of the Phoenicians). Locate Phoenicia on a world map, and explain the role of city-states. Identify Sidon and Tyre as the cities that alternately dominated the region. (The learner will describe the major characteristics and conributions of the Phoenicians).

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Trade Routes-Trace the Phoenician trade routes throughout the Mediterranean and the Near East, and describe the development of Carthage, Byblos, and other major port cities. (The learner will describe the major characteristics and contributions of the Phoenicians). Explain how trade with Egypt influenced the Phoenician culture in terms of clothing and the use of hieroglyphics. (The learner will describe the major characteristics and contributions of the Phoenicians).

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Purple Dyed Trade Items-Describe the locally manufactured glassware, embroideries, metal articles, and cloth colored with Tyrian purple dye that were traded by the Phonecians. (The learner will describe the major characteristics and contributions of the Phoenicians).

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Greatest Seagoing Traders-Identify the Phoenicians as the world's greatest seagoing traders at the time. Explain the possibility that Phoenician sailors traveled around Africa to Britain using the North Star as a means of navigation. (The learner will describe the major characteristics and contributions of the Phoenicians).

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Phonetic Alphabet-Describe the Phoenician invention of the phonetic alphabet, and explain how it is the basis for our modern alphabet. (The learner will describe the major characteristics and contributions of the Phoenicians).

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Shang Dynasty-Define ''dynasty.'' Identify the Shang as ancient China's first dynasty, and locate the region of the dynasty on a world map.

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Shang Dynasty Innovations-Identify the Shang dynasty as a period of great innovation. Describe the use of bronze, the creation of silk textiles, and the use of a sophisticated writing system as some of these innovations.

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Art & Religion-Explain the roles of art and religion in the culture of the Shang dynasty. Describe yin and yang.

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Zhou Warriors-Identify the Zhou warriors as the group who took power from the Shang to become the next ruling dynasty in ancient China.

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Zhou Feudal Society-Explain the feudal society established by the Zhou emperors.

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The Golden Age of China-Describe the period known as China's Golden Age.

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Confucius-Identify Confucius as the founder of Confucianism, and explain some of his teachings.

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Lao-tzu & Daoism-Identify Lao-tzu as the legendary founder of Daoism, and explain some of his teachings.

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Nubian Civilization-Locate the Nubian kingdom on a world map. Identify the different cities that acted as centers of the kingdom throughout its existence, including Kerma, Napata, and Meroë.

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Egyptian & Nubian Conflicts-Explain the conflicts between Egypt and Nubia and the struggle for power in this region.

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Egyptian & Nubian Similarities-Compare the similarities of the culture of Nubia to the culture of Egypt, including the building of pyramids, the use of written language, and the practice of mummification.

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Nubian Culture-Describe the culture of Nubia once it was free from Egyptian influence, including new styles of art and architecture, development of a new language and system of writing, and worshiping of new gods.

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Natural Resources-Describe the natural resources of Nubia, including timber and iron ore, and the roles these resources played in establishing Meroë as a trade center.

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Greek Civilization-Locate the ancient Greek civilization on a world map, and explain the role of city-states. Identify Athens, Sparta, Thebes, and Corinth as major city-states of the region.

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Tyrants 7 City-States-Define ''tyrants'' and their role in running the city-states. Explain how the tyrants were driven out of power, introducing the new system of government called democracy.

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Democracy-Describe the new system of democracy and the rights of the citizens. Explain how this idea would impact future governments throughout the world.

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Gods & Goddesses-Locate Mount Olympus and describe the roles of the following gods and goddesses: Aphrodite, Hermes, Poseidon, Zeus, Apollo.

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Ares/Athena/Artemis/Demeter-Describe the roles of the following gods and goddesses: Ares, Athena, Artemis, Demeter.

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Alphabet & Greek Writing-Describe the Greek alphabet and understand that it was built upon Phoenician characters. Describe the process of writing on a wax-covered tablet with a stylus.

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Pythagoras & Hippocrates-Describe the contributions of the following Greek scholars: Pythagoras, Hippocrates.

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Socrates, Plato & Aristotle-Describe the contributions of the following Greek scholars: Socrates, Plato, Aristotle.

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Drama, Athletics & Literature-Explain the roles of art, architecture, and music in developing the culture of the ancient Greek civilization.

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Greek Culture-Explain the roles of athletics, drama, and literature in developing the culture of the ancient Greek civilization.

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President Thomas Jefferson-Describe the life of Thomas Jefferson in terms of his presidency and his hobbies.

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Louisiana Purchase-Describe the importance of the Louisiana Purchase and the roles of Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, James Monroe, and Napoleon Bonaparte.

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Lewis & Clark Expedition-Describe the exploration of the new territory of Louisiana and the roles of Meriwether Lewis, William Clark, and Sacajawea.

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Zebulon Pike Expedition-Describe the expedition of Zebulon Pike.

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President James Madision-Describe the presidency of James Madison and the role of Dolley Madison.

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Before the War of 1812-Identify the events leading to the War of 1812 and the roles of William Henry Harrison and Tecumseh. Describe the importance of British impressment of American sailors and the Battle of Tippecanoe.

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The War of 1812-Describe the War of 1812 and the battles of Lake Erie and New Orleans. Know about the British burning of the White House and Capitol, and the circumstances surrounding the writing of The Star-Spangled Banner.

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President James Monroe-Describe the presidency of James Monroe, the Era of Good Feelings, and the Monroe Doctrine.Orleans.

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Missouri Compromise-Explain the Missouri Compromise and how the expansion of slavery into the newly acquired United States territory threatened national unity.

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President Andrew Jackson-Describe the presidency of Andrew Jackson and the importance of the Indian Removal Act, the Trail of Tears, and the Seminole Wars.

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Manifest Destiny-Describe the meaning of ''Manifest Destiny'' and the role of John O'Sullivan.

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Influence on Western Expansion-Describe the role of ''mountain men'' and fur traders in the expansion of the West and their relations with the Native Americans. Identify Kit Carson.

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Traveling West-Describe the means of travel available to pioneers heading west, including the steamboat, wagon trains, and flatboats.

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Santa Fe Trail-Trace the land route west opened by William Becknell that became known as the Santa Fe Trail.

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Texas War for Independence-Describe the people and events leading to the Texas War for Independence, including the early settlement of Texas and the roles of Stephen Austin and Mexican General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna.

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Battle of the Alamo-Describe the people and events of the Battle of the Alamo, including Davy Crockett, Jim Bowie, and Susanna Dickerson.

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Texas Independence-Describe the outcome of the Texas War for Independence and the roles of Sam Houston and Santa Anna. Identify the Lone Star Republic and explain the request for annexation.

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Oregon Trail-Trace the route of the Oregon Trail and describe life on the trail.

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Mormons Migrate West-Identify the reasons that the Mormons (Latter-day Saints) traveled west to Utah and the roles of Joseph Smith and Brigham Young.

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Mexican-American War-Describe the events leading to the Mexican-American War.

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Outcomes of the Mexican War-Describe the outcome of the Mexican-American War and the roles of General Zachary Taylor and Santa Anna. Identify the Mexican lands ceded to America, and explain the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo.

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The Influence of Gold-Describe how the discovery of gold changed California.

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Custom Standard-Custom Standard

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Charles Goodyear & Rubber-Describe Charles Goodyear's invention of rubber and how it helped lead to economic growth in the Northeast.

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Elias Howe & Sewing Machines-Describe Elias Howe's invention of the sewing machine and how it helped lead to economic growth in the Northeast.

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Samuel Morse & Telegraph-Describe Samuel Morse's invention of the telegraph and how it helped lead to economic growth in the Northeast.

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Economic Growth of the NW-Identify the role of whaling, trade, and clipper ships in the economic growth of the Northeast.

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Industry & Factories-Identify the role of industry and factories in the economy of the Northeast.

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Cyrus McCormick & Agriculture-Identify agriculture and Cyrus McCormick's invention of the reaper as major contributors to the Midwest economy.

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Importance of Railroads-Describe the importance of railroads as a link from the Midwest to the North.

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Cotton Growing-Identify cotton-growing as the major economic activity of the South and the importance of exportation, plantations, and slave labor.

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Enslaved African-Americans-Describe living conditions of enslaved African Americans, the importance of Nat Turner's Revolt, and slave codes.

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Problems for the Free Slaves-Identify the problems faced by free African Americans.

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Movement to End Slavery-Describe how the movement to end slavery gained strength in the mid-1800's. Define abolition and describe the American Anti-Slavery Society.

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Freedom Fighters-Identify Frederick Douglass and Sojourner Truth as abolitionists and African American leaders.

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Harriet Tubman-Describe the role of Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad in the anti-slavery movement.

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Women Struggle For Rights-Describe the struggle for women's rights in the mid-1800s and the importance of the Seneca Falls Convention.

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Contributors to Women Rights-Describe Elizabeth Cady Stanton's, Lucretia Mott's, and Amelia Bloomer's contributions to women's rights.

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Women Rights Leaders-Describe Elizabeth Blackwell's and Susan B. Anthony's contributions to women's rights.

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Reformers & Movements-Describe the temperance movement and the role of reformers in the mid-1800s.

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Horace Mann & Dorothea Day-Describe the contributions of Horace Mann and Dorothea Dix.

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Compromise of 1850-Summarize the Compromise of 1850 and the roles of Henry Clay, John Calhoun, William Seward, Daniel Webster, President Taylor, and President Fillmore. Define popular sovereignty and the Fugitive Slave Law.

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Harriet Beecher Stowe-Describe how Harriet Beecher Stowe and ''Uncle Tom's Cabin'' affected the slavery debate.

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Events Leading to Civil War-Describe how the Dred Scott decision kept the issue of slavery alive, the importance of the newly formed Republican party, and the Lincoln-Douglas debates for the Illinois senate seat.

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John Brown-Describe the raid at Harpers Ferry and the roles of John Brown and Robert E. Lee. Summarize the presidential election of 1860 and the roles of Abraham Lincoln, Stephen Douglass, John Breckinridge, and John Bell.

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Outbreak of Civil War-Explain the events that led to the outbreak of the Civil War, including the southern states' secession from the Union, the formation of the Confederate States of America, and the attack at Fort Sumter. Describe the roles of Jefferson Davis, President Lincoln, and Major Robert Anderson.

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States & Territories-Identify the states and territories that made up the Union and the Confederacy. Identify the terms: Yankees, Rebels, the Blue and the Gray.

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Advantages & Disadvantages-Explain the advantages and disadvantages each side had as the Civil War began.

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First Battle of Bull Run-Describe the first Battle of Bull Run, and identify Stonewall Jackson.

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The Battle at Sea-Describe the battle at sea including the roles of ''ironclad'' warships, the USS Monitor and the CSS Virginia.

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Shiloh & the Mississippi-Describe the fight for control of the Mississippi River and the Battle of Shiloh, including the roles of Ulysses S. Grant and Captain David Farragut.

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Second Battle of Bull Run-Describe the Union's campaign to seize Richmond and the Second Battle of Bull Run, including the roles of George McClellan and Robert E. Lee.

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Battle of Antietam-Describe the Battle of Antietam.

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Emancipation Proclamation-Describe the effect of the Emancipation Proclamation.

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The Role African Americans-Explain the role of African Americans in the Civil War.

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Woman & the Civil War-Explain the role of women in the Civil War.

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Turning Points-Explain why the battles of Gettysburg and Vicksburg were turning points in the Civil War.

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The Gettysburg Address-Describe the Gettysburg Address and its impact on American history.

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General William Sherman-Describe General William Sherman's march to the sea and the burning of Atlanta.

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Lee's Surrender at Appomattox-Describe the events that led to Lee's surrender at Appomattox.

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Costs of the Civil War-Describe the costs of the Civil War.

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The Death of President Lincoln-Describe the death of President Abraham Lincoln and the presidency of Andrew Johnson.

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Johnson Reconstruction Plan-Describe President Johnson's plan for Reconstruction and the importance of the Freedmen's Bureau, Radical Republicans, and the attempted impeachment of Johnson.

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New Voters of the South-Describe the new groups of voters in the South and how Congress protected them. Define the terms: freedmen, scalawags, carpetbaggers.

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13th, 14th & 15th Amendments-Explain the Thirteenth, Fourteenth, and Fifteenth Amendments to the Constitution.

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Racism in Reconstruction-Identify white supremacy groups, such as the Ku Klux Klan, and the enactment of the Black Codes.

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Compromise of 1877-Describe the end of the Reconstruction period and the Compromise of 1877.

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States and Capitals-Locate on a United States map the 50 states and their capitals.

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Major Cities-Locate on a map the major cities of the United States.

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Regions Along the East Coast-Identify the regions of New England, the Mid-Atlantic, and the South, and describe their characteristics.

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Midwest & the Great Plains-Identify the regions of the Midwest and the Great Plains, and describe their characteristics.

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Western Region-Identify the regions of the West, the Southwest, and the Pacific Northwest, and describe their characteristics.

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Eastern Rivers-Locate on a United States map the following major rivers: James, Hudson, St. Lawrence.

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Major Rivers-Locate on a United States map the following major rivers: Mississippi, Missouri, Ohio.

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The Columbia & Rio Grand River-Locate on a United States map the following major rivers: Columbia, Rio Grande.

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The Continental Divide-Identify the Continental Divide and describe the flow of rivers: east of the Rockies, to the Arctic or Atlantic Oceans, west of the Rockies, to the Pacific Ocean.

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The Different Time Zones-Identify the time zones of the United States.

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Times Zones Around the World-Know that there are different time zones throughout the world.

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Tropic of Cancer & Capricorn-Locate on a world map the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn. Describe the relationship of these lines to seasons and temperatures.

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Climate Zones Around the World-Describe the following climate zones of the world: arctic, tropic, temperate.

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Polar Regions & Mountains-Identify the following regions of the world and describe their characteristics: polar regions, mountains.

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Island & Rain Forests-Identify the following regions of the world and describe their characteristics: islands, rain forests.

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Forests, Deserts & Grasslands-Identify the following regions of the world and describe their characteristics: forests, deserts, grasslands.

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Archaeologists-Describe the tools and methods used by archaeologists.

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Artifacts & Ruins-Identify the kinds of information that archaeologists can acquire from artifacts and ruins.

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Learning from the Past-Explain how historians use archaeological information to draw conclusions about past cultures.

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Purpose of Government-Describe the purpose of governments and how their powers are acquired, used, and justified.

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Terms of Office-Identify the terms of office for the president, senators, representatives, and justices.

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Presidential Successions-Identify the line of succession for the presidency.

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Democratic Laws-Describe how democratic laws are developed and why they are fundamental to society.

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Examples of Civil Rights-Give examples of civil rights.

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Shaping Public Policy-Explain ways that individuals and groups influence and shape public policy.

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Resolving Conflict-Recognize how America has resolved civil and international conflict.

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Leadership Roles-Explain the leadership role of the United States in international settings.

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Citizenship-Know that a citizen is a legally recognized member of the United States who has certain rights and privileges as well as responsibilities. Describe the effects of prejudice and discrimination.

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Law of Supply & Demand-Describe the law of supply and demand.

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Production & Distribution-Describe how economic systems produce and distribute goods and services.

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Factors Affecting Consumers-Identify factors that affect how consumers make their choices.

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Price & Quantity Distribution-Describe the relationship between price and quantity supplied of a good or service.

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Competition in the Economy-Identify and explain examples of competition in the economy.

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Economic Role of Government-Explain the economic role of government in relation to health, safety, and environmental concerns.

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National Defense-Explain the economic role of government to provide for national defense, to defend and protect property rights, to attempt to make markets more competitive.

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Producers & Consumers-Describe the relationships among specialization and division of labor on productivity of workers, and the interdependence between producers and consumers.

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Exchange of Goods & Services-Explain why people and countries voluntarily exchange goods and services.