use a letter/number grid system to determine location
compare and contrast the categories of natural, cultural, and political features found on maps
use customary and metric map scales to determine distance on a map
use map key/legend to acquire information from historical, physical, political, resource, product, and economic maps
use a map to explain the impact of geography on historical and current events
draw conclusions and make generalizations based on information from maps
use latitude and longitude to determine location
use graphic scales to determine distances on a map
compare maps of the same place at different points in time and from different perspectives to determine changes, identify trends, and generalize about human activities
compare maps with data sets (e.g., charts, tables, graphs) and/or readings to draw conclusions and make generalizations
B - Information and Processing Skills
compare similarities and differences
organize items chronologically
identify and write about issues and/or problems and alternative solutions
distinguish between fact and opinion as used in informational/explanatory text
identify the main idea, detail, sequence of events, and cause and effect in a social studies context
identify and use primary and secondary sources
interpret timelines
identify social studies reference resources to use for a specific purpose
construct charts and tables
analyze artifacts
write arguments, informative text, and explanatory text that draw conclusions and make generalizations
analyze graphs and diagrams
translate dates into centuries, eras, or ages
formulate appropriate research questions
write arguments, informative text, and explanatory text that determine adequacy and/or relevancy of information
check for consistency of information
interpret political cartoons
explain personal money management choices in terms of income, spending, credit, saving, and investing
C - Geography and its impact in Europe
locate selected geographic features of Europe
explain environmental issues in Europe
explain the impact of location, climate, natural resources, and population distribution on Europe
describe selected cultural characteristics of Europe
D - Government of Europe
compare and contrast various forms of government in Europe
E - Economic Systems and their effect on Europe
analyze different economic systems in Europe
analyze the benefits of and barriers to voluntary trade in Europe
describe factors that influence economic growth and examine their presence or absence in the United Kingdom, Germany, and Russia
F - Development of Europe
explain conflict and change in Europe
G - Geography and its impact in Canada
locate selected geographic features of Canada
explain the impact of location, climate, distribution of natural resources, and population distribution on Canada
explain the impact of environmental issues in Canada
H - Government of Canada
explain citizen participation in the Canadian government
I - Economic Systems and their effect on Canada
analyze different economic systems in Canada
give examples of how voluntary trade benefits buyers and sellers in Canada
describe factors that influence economic growth and examine their presence or absence in Canada
J - Development of Canada
describe Quebec's independence movement as a result of cultural conflict in relation to Britain and France
K - Geography and its impact in Latin America
locate selected geographic features of Latin America
explain the impact of environmental issues in Latin America
explain the impact of location, climate, distribution of natural resources, and population distribution on Latin America
L - Development of Latin America
explain conflict and change in Latin America
explain contemporary issues in Latin America
M - Latin America Government
compare and contrast various forms of government in Latin America
N - Economic Systems and their effect on Latin America (
analyze different economic systems in Latin America
give examples of how voluntary trade benefits buyers and sellers in Latin America
describe factors that influence economic growth and examine their presence or absence in Brazil, Cuba, and Mexico
O - Geography and its impact in Australia
locate selected geographic features of Australia
explain the impact of location, climate, distribution of natural resources, and population distribution on Australia
P - Development of Australia
explain the impact of English colonization on current Aboriginal basic rights, health, literacy, and language in Australia
Q - Australian Government
explain forms of citizen participation in government in Australia
R - Economic Systems and their effect on Australia
analyze different economic systems in Australia
give examples of how voluntary trade benefits buyers and sellers in Australia
describe factors that influence economic growth and examine their presence or absence in Australia
S - Personal Finance
understand that a basic principle of effective personal money management is to live within one's income
