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 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
examine personal money management choices in terms of income, spending, credit, saving, and investing
C - Geography and its impact in Africa
locate selected geographic features of Africa
explain environmental issues across the continent of Africa
explain the impact of location, climate, physical characteristics, distribution of natural resources, and population distribution on Africa
analyze the diverse cultural characteristics of the people who live in Africa
D - Government in Africa
compare and contrast different forms of citizen participation in government in Africa
analyze how government instability in Africa impacts standard of living
E - Economic Systems and their effect in Africa
analyze different economic systems in Africa
explain how voluntary trade benefits buyers and sellers in Africa
describe factors that influence economic growth and examine their presence or absence in Nigeria, South Africa, and Kenya
F - Development of Africa
analyze continuity and change in Africa
G - Geography and its impact in Southwest Asia
locate selected geographical features in Southwest Asia (Middle East)
explain the impact of environmental issues across Southwest Asia (Middle East)
explain the impact of location, climate, physical characteristics, distribution of natural resources, and population distribution on Southwest Asia (Middle East)
analyze the diverse cultural characteristics of the people who live in Southwest Asia (Middle East)
H - Government in Southwest Asia
compare and contrast various forms of government in Southwest Asia ( Middle East)
I - Economic Systems and their effect in Southwest Asia
analyze different economic systems in Southwest Asia (Middle East)
explain how voluntary trade benefits buyers and sellers in Southwest Asia (Middle East)
describe factors that influence economic growth and examine their presence or absence in Israel, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey
J - Development of Southwest Asia
analyze continuity and change in Southwest Asia (Middle East)
K - Geography and its impact in Southern and Eastern Asia
locate selected geographic features in Southern and Eastern Asia
explain the impact of environmental issues across Southern and Eastern Asia
explain the impact of location, climate, physical characteristics, distribution of natural resources, and population distribution on Southern and Eastern Asia
analyze the diverse cultural characteristics of the people who live in Southern and Eastern Asia
L - Government in Southern and Eastern Asia
compare and contrast various forms of government in Southern and Eastern Asia
M - Economic Systems in Southern and Eastern Asia
analyze different economic systems in Southern and Eastern Asia
explain how voluntary trade benefits buyers and sellers in Southern and Eastern Asia
describe factors that influence economic growth and examine their presence or absence in China, India, Japan, South Korea, and North Korea
N - Development of Asia
analyze continuity and change in Southern and Eastern Asia
O - Personal Finance
understand that a basic principle of effective personal money management is to live within one's income
