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Social Studies Pacing Guide Grade 6 To successfully complete sixth grade Social Studies the learner will 1 st Quarter Overview *Core Standards Week Essential Outcome/Concept/General Overview Indiana Standards Resources used (textbook pages, charts, assessments, etc.) 1-3 Map Skills Geography Planet Earth 6.1.17 Technological societies 6.3.2 Latitude and Longitude * 6.3.3 Physical Characteristics of Regions * 6.3.5 Rivers, mountains, and bodies of water Chapter 1-2 (H pages) Map Skills 4-6 Early History Europe 6.1.1 Rise and decline of ancient civilizations* 6.1.2 Religions * 6.1.3 Contributions of Roman Empire* 6.1.4 Political, cultural, social, and economic systems* 6.1.5 Crusades* 6.1.7 Black Death* 6.1.19 Historical periods and eras 6.1.20 Historical Chapter 13 MCAS Sixth Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide 1

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Social Studies Pacing Guide Grade 6

To successfully complete sixth grade Social Studies the learner will

1st Quarter Overview*Core Standards

Week

Essential Outcome/Concept/General Overview

Indiana Standards Resources used (textbook pages, charts, assessments, etc.)

1-3 Map SkillsGeographyPlanet Earth

6.1.17 Technological societies6.3.2 Latitude and Longitude *6.3.3 Physical Characteristics of Regions *6.3.5 Rivers, mountains, and bodies of water

Chapter 1-2 (H pages) Map Skills

4-6 Early History Europe 6.1.1 Rise and decline of ancient civilizations*6.1.2 Religions *6.1.3 Contributions of Roman Empire*6.1.4 Political, cultural, social, and economic systems*6.1.5 Crusades*6.1.7 Black Death*6.1.19 Historical periods and eras6.1.20 Historical perspectives6.2.3 English monarchy, Magna Carta/Bill of Rights*6.2.4 Nation-state*

Chapter 13

7-9 Early History of the Americas 6.1.1 Rise and decline of civilizations*6.1.2 Religions*6.1.4 Political, social, and economic systems*6.1.6 Trade routes and cultural centers*6.1.19 Historical periods and

Chapter 5

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eras

On-going standards 6.1.6 Trade Routes*6.1.15 Industrialization and urbanization*6.1.18 Timelines*6.1.21 Cause and effect*6.1.23 Research*6.1.24 Issues and perspectives*6.2.1 Governments*6.2.7 Citizenship*6.3.1 Map*s6.3.2 Latitude and longitude*6.3.7 Climate regions*6.3.10 Culture*6.3.11 Anthropology and archeology6.4.1 Trade*6.4.6 Standards of living*6.4.7 Economic issues*6.4.8 Economic connections*6.4.9 Consumers and producer*s

Summative Questions Chapter 1: 1, 2, 3 page 23Chapter 2: 1-6 page 47Chapter 11: 2,4, 5,6, 7 page 273Chapter 12: 1, 3, 5, 6 page 295Chapter 5: 3, 5 page 139

2nd Quarter Overview

Week

Essential Outcomes/Concepts/General Overview

Indiana Standards Resource used (textbook pages, charts, assessments, etc.)

10-11

History of Early, Modern Europe 6.1.2 Religions *6.1.8 Renaissance*6.1.9 Renaissance and

Chapter 14

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scientific revolution*6.1.11 Spanish and Portuguese colonies6.1.12 Reformation*6.1.13 Age of Enlightenment*6.1.14 Industrial Revolution*6.1.17 Technology societies6.1.19 Historical periods and eras6.2.3 English monarchy, Magna Carta/Bill of Rights*6.2.4 Nation-States */

12-13

Modern European History 6.1.16 Political ideologies*6.1.18 Timelines*6.1.19 Historical periods and eras6.1.20 Historical perspectives6.2.6 Political organizations*

Chapter 15

14-15

Southern Europe 6.1.2 Religions *6.1.22 Historical accounts and passages6,3.3 Physical characteristics of regions *6.3.4 Cultural characteristics of regions*6.3.14 Physical environment and human populations

Chapter 16

16-18

West-Central Europe 6.1.2 Religions *6.2..6 Political organizations*6.3.3 Physical characteristics*6.3.4 Cultural characteristics*6.4.2 Trade*6.4.3 Currency exchange

Chapter 17

On-going standards 6.1.6 Trade Routes*6.1.15 Industrialization and urbanization*6.1.18 Timelines*6.1.21 Cause and effect*6.1.23 Research*

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6.1.24 Issues and perspectives*6.2.1 Governments*6.2.7 Citizenship*6.3.1 Map*s6.3.2 Latitude and longitude*6.3.7 Climate regions*6.3.10 Culture*6.3.11 Anthropology and archeology6.4.1 Trade*6.4.6 Standards of living*6.4.7 Economic issues*6.4.8 Economic connections*6.4.9 Consumers and producer*s

Summative Questions Chapter 6: 1,2 4, 6 page 159Chapter 7: 1, 3, 5, 6, 7 page 183Chapter 8: 1, 4, 5, 6 page 203Chapter 9: 1,2, 6, 7 page 225Chapter 10: 1,2, 3, 6 page 245

3rd Quarter Overview

Week Essential outcome/Concept/General Overview

Indiana Standards Resources used (textbook pages, charts, assessments)

19-20 Northern Europe 6.2.4 Nation-states*6.2.5 Major forms of government*6.3.3 Physical characteristics of regions*6.3.4 Cultural characteristics of regions*6.3.6 Climate differences

Chapter 18

21-22 Eastern Europe 6.1.2 Religions * Chapter 19

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6.1.20 Historical perspectives6.1.23 Research questions and resources*6.2.1 Historical and contemporary governments*6.3.3 Physical characteristics of regions*6.3.4 Cultural characteristics of regions*6.4.9 Consumers and producers*

23-24 Russia and the Caucasus 6.1.2 Religions *6.1.20Historical perspectives6.2.1 Historical and contemporary governments*6.2.7 Citizenship and citizen’s role*6.3.3 Physical characteristics of regions*6.3.4 Cultural characteristics of regions*6.3.5 Rivers, mountains, and bodies of water6.3.9 Population distribution and growth*

Chapter 20

25-26 Mexico 6.1.2 Religions*6.1.11 Spanish and Portuguese colonies 6.3.3 Physical characteristics of regions*6.3.4 characteristics of regions*6.3.5 Rivers, mountains, and bodies of water6.3.9 Population distribution and growth*6.3.12 Distribution of natural resources*6.3.13 Human interaction with environments

Chapter 6

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6.4.4 Economic systems

27 Central America 6.1.2 Religions *6.3.3 Physical characteristics of regions*6.3.4 Cultural Characteristics of regions*6.3.12 Distribution of natural resources*6.4.4 Economic systems

Chapter 7

On-going standards 6.1.6 Trade Routes*6.1.15 Industrialization and urbanization*6.1.18 Timelines*6.1.21 Cause and effect*6.1.23 Research*6.1.24 Issues and perspectives*6.2.1 Governments*6.2.7 Citizenship*6.3.1 Map*s6.3.2 Latitude and longitude*6.3.7 Climate regions*6.3.10 Culture*6.3.11 Anthropology and archeology6.4.1 Trade*6.4.6 Standards of living*6.4.7 Economic issues*6.4.8 Economic connections*6.4.9 Consumers and producer*s

Summative Questions Chapter 13: 1,2, 3, 5, 6, 7 page 341Chapter 14: 2,3,5, 6, 7 page 373Chapter 15: 1, 2, 3, 6, 7 page 397Chapter 16: 2, 4, 6, 7 page

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421

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4th Quarter Overview

Week

Essential outcome/Concept/ General Overview

Indiana Standards Resources used (textbook pages, charts, assessments, etc.)

28-30

South America 6.1.2 Religions *6.1.10 Colonization*6.1.11 Spanish and Portuguese colonies6.1.20 Historical perspectives6.2.1 Historical and contemporary governments*6.2.7 Citizenship and citizen’s role*6.3.3 Physical characteristics of region*s6.3.4 Cultural characteristics of regions*6.3.7 Climate regions*6.3.8 Biomes6.3.12 Distribution of natural resources*6.4.2 Trade*

Chapters 8-10

31-33

Canada 6.1.17 Technological societies6.1.23 Research and resources*6.2.7 Citizenship and citizen’s role*6.3.3 Physical characteristics*6.3.4 Cultural characteristics*6.3.5 Rivers, mountains, and bodies of water

Chapter 12

34-36

Unites States 6.1.2 Religions *6.1.11 Spanish and Portuguese colonies6.1.17 Technological societies6.1.20 Historical perspectives

Chapter 11

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in literature6.2.1 Governments *6.2.2 Systems of government6.2.5 Citizens and human rights*6.3.3 Physical characteristics of regions *6.4.1 Trade *

On-going standards 6.1.6 Trade Routes*6.1.15 Industrialization and urbanization*6.1.18 Timelines*6.1.21 Cause and effect*6.1.23 Research*6.1.24 Issues and perspectives*6.2.1 Governments*6.2.7 Citizenship*6.3.1 Map*s6.3.2 Latitude and longitude*6.3.7 Climate regions*6.3.10 Culture*6.3.11 Anthropology and archeology6.4.1 Trade*6.4.6 Standards of living*6.4.7 Economic issues*6.4.8 Economic connections*6.4.9 Consumers and producer*s

Summative Questions Chapter 17: 1,2, 4, 5, 6 page 445Chapter 18: 1,2, 3, 6, 7 page 465Chapter 19: 1,3,4,5,6, 7 page 489Chapter 20: 1,2,3, 6 page 513

Revised 1.4.13

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Standards and Assessment VocabularySocial Studies

The purpose of the Standards and Assessment Vocabulary is to highlight words or phrases contained in the Indiana Academic Standards that may appear on ISTEP+ and to develop an awareness of connections between the standards and assessment.

Key Word or Phrase NotesDescribe Which best describes

Examples Describe two ways international trade benefits individual living in different countries.

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Describe one similarity and one difference between the beliefs of Christianity and Islam.

Example Give examples to support a statement presentedExplain An example

Explain the affects of cultural religious interactions between civilizations.Explain the significance

Of an event or personAn example

Describe and explain the significance of ancient Egyptian achievements in two of the following areas: Art, Architecture, Government, Religion

Identify Identify locations on maps Identify characteristics

Using what you have learned

Often a map, information or a short excerpt is presented to stimulate student thinking. Students should use this stimulus but also reflect on their own knowledge before answering the question.

Core Standard 1: History Key historic movements Key historic events Key historic figures Contributions to the development of modern European and American nations from early civilizations to

modern times.

6.1.1 Early and Classical Civilizations: 1900 B.C. /B.C.E to 700 A.D. /C.E. Describe the rise; the political, technological and cultural achievements; and the decline of ancient civilizations in Europe and Mesoamerica.6.1.2 Early and Classical Civilizations: 1900 B.C. /B.C.E to 700 A.D. /C.E. Describe and compare the beliefs, the spread and the influence of religions throughout Europe and Mesoamerica.6.1.3 Medieval Period: 400 A.D. /C.E. - 1500 A.D./C.E. Explain the continuation and contributions of the Eastern Roman Empire after the fall of the Western Roman Empire.

Learning Targets/Outcomes Evaluate the cause and effect of ancient Aegean civilizations and the Greek city-based republics.

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Evaluate the major developments and achievements of the Roman Republic and analyze the effects on the rise and expansion of the Roman Empire.

Summarize the migration of the Jews and the spread of Christianity.

Key Vocabulary Republic • Migration Civilization • Expansion Trade route • Religion Technology • Parliament Culture • Citizen Citizenship

I. Early Civilizations and Societies of 700 A.D./C.E.A. Achievements in Culture (including religion) and Government:

1. Europe2. Mesoamerica3. Eastern Roman Empire

B. Effects of the influences and interactions between these civilizations due to the achievements in culture and

Government:1. Europe2. Mesoamerica3. Eastern Roman Empire

6.1.5 Medieval Period: 400 A.D./C.E. - 1500 A.D./C.E. Analyze the diverse points of view and interests of those involved in the Crusades and give examples of the changes brought about by the Crusades. 6.1.6 Medieval Period: 400 A.D./C.E. - 1500 A.D./C.E. Examine the importance of trade routes and trace the rise of cultural centers and trade cities in Europe and Mesoamerica. 6.1.7 Medieval Period: 400 A.D./C.E. - 1500 A.D./C.E. Explain the effects of the Black Death, or bubonic plague, along with economic, environmental and social factors that led to the decline of medieval society.6.1.8 Medieval Period: 400 A.D./C.E. - 1500 A.D./C.E. Compare the diverse perspectives, ideas, interests and people that brought about the Renaissance in Europe.6.1.9 Medieval Period: 400 A.D./C.E. - 1500 A.D./C.E. Analyze the interconnections of people, places and events in the economic, scientific and cultural exchanges of the European Renaissance that led to the Scientific Revolution, voyages of discovery and imperial conquest.6.4.1 Give examples of how trade related to key developments in the history of Europe and the Americas.

Learning Targets/Outcomes Analyze the reasons for the rise and fall of the Roman Empire. Investigate the contributions of the eastern Roman Empire and their continuation. Organize the feudal system by political, social, and economic factors. Analyze the diverse points of view and interests of those involved in the Crusades. Interpret the effects of the Black Death, economic, environmental, and social factors that led to the decline of medieval monarchies.

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Critique the importance of Asian trade routes as they relate to the rise of cultural centers and trading cities.

Key Vocabulary Decline • Industrialization • Crusades Medieval • Urbanization • Columbian Exchange Feudal • Mesoamerica • Monarchies Political • Social Reformation • Economic

II. Medieval and Renaissance in the 16th CenturyA. Effects on medieval society:

1. Feudal System 3. Science 5. Literature2. Religion 4. Arts 6. Trade

6.1.10 Early Modern Era: 1500 to 1800. Examine and explain the outcomes of European colonization on the Americas and the rest of the world. 6.1.12 Early Modern Era: 1500 to 1800. Describe the Reformations and their effects on European and American society. 6.1.13 Early Modern Era: 1500 to 1800. Explain the origin and spread of scientific, political, and social ideals associated with the Age of Enlightenment.6.1.14 Early Modern Era: 1500 to 1800. Describe the origins, developments and innovations of the Industrial Revolution and explain the changes it brought about. 6.2.4 Foundations of Government: Define the term nation-state and describe the rise of nation-states headed by monarchs in Europe from 1500 to 1700. 6.4.1 Give examples of how trade related to key developments in the history of Europe and the Americas. 6.4.2 Analyze how countries of Europe and the Americas have been influenced by trade in different historical periods.

Learning Targets/Outcomes Summarize the influences that brought about the Renaissance. Analyze the development of Spain through 1492. Describe the development of Mesoamerican civilizations prior to contact with Europeans. Investigate the causes and outcomes of the defeat of the Aztec and Incan empires by the Spanish. Analyze how countries of Europe and the Americas have benefited from trade in different historical periods.

Key Vocabulary Anthropology • Mayas Renaissance • Incas Aztecs • Trade Archaeology Innovation Latitude Longitude GDP Cultural diffusion

III. Exploration and Colonization and Post-Colonialism to the 19th CenturyA. Outcomes of European colonization on the Americas.

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B. Impact of Age of Enlightenment in Europe and Americas:1. Political2. Scientific thoughts

C. Effect of trade:1. Economic2. Exploration

6.1.14 Early Modern Era: 1500 to 1800. Describe the origins, developments and innovations of the Industrial Revolution and explain the changes it brought about. 6.1.15 Modern Era: 1700 to the present. Describe the impact of industrialization and urbanization on the lives of individuals and on trade and cultural exchange between Europe and the Americas and the rest of the world.6.1.16 Modern Era: 1700 to the present. Trace the individuals, beliefs and events that represent various political ideologies during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.

Learning Targets/Outcomes Compare Spanish colonies in Mexico and South America with French and British colonies in Canada. Analyze timelines that identify major people, events, and developments in the history of individual civilizations and/or countries that comprise

Europe and the Americas.Key Vocabulary

Colonies • Social ideologies Industrialization • Independence Political ideologies

IV. Europe and the Americas in the 19th – 21st CenturyA. Impact of industrializations:

1. On individuals2. On nations3. On relations between Europe and America

B. Governments of Europe and the Americas:1. Influenced by political ideologies2. Influenced by social ideologies

C. Independent movements in Eastern Europe

6.1.18 Chronological Thinking, Historical Comprehension, Analysis and Interpretation, Research: Create and compare timelines that identify major people, events and developments in the history of individual civilizations and/or countries that comprise Europe and the Americas.6.1.21 Chronological Thinking, Historical Comprehension, Analysis and Interpretation, Research: Analyze cause-and-effect relationships, keeping in mind multiple causations, including the importance of individuals, ideas, human interests, beliefs and chance in history.

6.1.23 Chronological Thinking, Historical Comprehension, Analysis and Interpretation, Research: Form research questions and use a variety of information resources to obtain, evaluate and present data on people, cultures and developments in Europe and the Americas. 6.1.24 Chronological Thinking, Historical Comprehension, Analysis and Interpretation, Research: Identify issues related to an historical event in Europe or the Americas and give basic arguments for and against that issue utilizing the perspectives, interests and values of

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those involved. Learning Targets/Outcomes

Identify people and events and history. Analyze historical events, differentiating between fact and interpretation, and explaining the meaning of historical passages.

V. Chronology, Analysis, and Interpretation

Core Standard 2: Civics and Government Forms of government. Political structures of Europe and Americas. Rights and responsibilities of individuals of political systems.

6.1.1 Early and Classical Civilizations: 1900 B.C. /B.C.E to 700 A.D. /C.E. Describe the rise; the political, technological and cultural achievements; and the decline of ancient civilizations in Europe and Mesoamerica.6.1.3 Medieval Period: 400 A.D./C.E. - 1500 A.D./C.E. Explain the continuation and contributions of the Eastern Roman Empire after the fall of the Western Roman Empire.6.2.1 Foundations of Government: Identify and compare major forms of historical and contemporary governments in Europe and the Americas.6.2.3 Foundations of Government: Examine key ideas of Magna Carta (1215), the Petition of Right (1628), and the English Bill of Rights (1689) as documents to place limits on the English monarchy. 6.2.4 Foundations of Government: Define the term nation-state and describe the rise of nation-states headed by monarchs in Europe from 1500 to 1700.

Learning Targets/Outcomes Compare governments developed by ancient European civilizations with governments of today. Identify the rise of nation-states headed by monarchs in Europe from 1500 to 1700. Identify major forms of government in Europe and the Americas and compare them with that of the United States.

Key Vocabulary Nation-state • Republics Monarch Democracies

I. Foundations of Government in Europe and the AmericasA. Greek and Roman forms of government:

1. Nation states2. Impacted by Enlightenment ideas

6.1.4 Medieval Period: 400 A.D./C.E. - 1500 A.D./C.E. Describe and explain the development and organization of political, cultural, social and economic systems in Europe and the Americas. 6.2.1 Foundations of Government: Identify and compare major forms of historical and contemporary governments in Europe and the Americas. 6.2.5 Functions of Government: Describe how major forms of government in Europe and the Americas protect or protected citizens and their civil and human rights.6.2.6 Functions of Government: Identify the functions of international political organizations in the world today.

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6.2.7 Roles of Citizens: Define and compare citizenship and the citizen's role in selected countries of Europe and the Americas. Learning Targets/Outcomes

Describe the European Union (EU) and its relationship to the governments of the other members of the EU. Examine the roles of citizens in Europe and the Americas. Identify the functions of governmental international organizations in the world today.

Key Vocabulary European Union (EU) • National Sovereign • International Citizenship

II. Functions of Government in Europe and the AmericasA. European and American Governments:

1. Socialists2. Communist3. Democratic4. Roles of Citizens

B. Functions of international organizations

Core Standard 3: Geography Climate regions Physical features Countries and cities

6.3.1 The World in Spatial Terms: Identify and locate on maps the countries and capitals of Europe and the Americas such as Great Britain, Russia, Mexico, Canada and Brazil. 6.3.2 The World in Spatial Terms: Use latitude and longitude to locate the capital cities of Europe and the Americas and describe the uses of locational technology, such as Global Positioning Systems (GPS) to distinguish absolute and relative location and to describe Earth's surfaces.6.3.3 Places and Regions: Describe and compare major physical characteristics of regions in Europe and the Americas. 6.3.7 Physical Systems : Locate and describe the climate regions of Europe and the Americas and explain how and why they differ.

Learning Targets/Outcomes Explain map components. Compare map types and explain appropriate use of each. Use latitude and longitude to locate places on Earth. Describe the uses of locational technology. Identify and locate countries and major cities in Europe and the Western Hemisphere. Locate and map the climate regions of Europe and the Western Hemisphere. Describe and compare the climate regions of Europe and the Western Hemisphere.

Key Vocabulary Latitude Longitude Topographical

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I. Maps and GlobesA. Latitude and longitudeB. Major physical features/areasC. Climate regions

6.3.4 Places and Regions: Describe and compare major cultural characteristics of regions in Europe and the Western Hemisphere. 6.3.9 Human Systems: Identify current patterns of population distribution and growth in Europe and the Americas using a variety of geographic representations such as maps, charts, graphs, and satellite images and aerial photography. 6.3.10 Human Systems: Explain that cultures change in three ways: cultural diffusion, invention and innovation.6.3.12 Environment and Society: Compare the distribution of natural gas, oil, forests, uranium, minerals, coal, seafood and water in countries such as Brazil, Mexico, Canada, Great Britain and Russia.

Learning Targets/Outcomes Describe major physical characteristics of regions in Europe and the Americas. Identify and explain patterns and changes in population distribution and growth in Europe and Americas. Compare and contrast cultural patterns in Europe and the Western Hemisphere. Analyze the distribution of natural resources in Europe and the Western Hemisphere.

Key Vocabulary Physical characteristics • Cultural patterns Regions • Natural resources Population distribution

II. Human and Physical SystemsA. Distribution:

1. Natural resources2. People3. Languages4. Major religions

B. How cultures changes

Core Standard 4: Economics Influence of physical and cultural factors on economics systems in Europe and the Americas.

6.4.1 Give examples of how trade related to key developments in the history of Europe and the Americas.6.4.2 Analyze how countries of Europe and the Americas have been influenced by trade in different historical periods.6.4.7 Analyze current economic issues in the countries of Europe or the Americas using a variety of information resources.6.4.8 Identify economic connections between the local community and the countries of Europe or the Americas and identify job skills needed to be successful in the workplace.

Learning Targets/Outcomes Analyze how countries of Europe and the Americas have benefited from trade in different historical periods. Compare the standard of living of various countries of Europe and the Americas today. Analyze current economic issues of Europe or the Americas.

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Key Vocabulary Standard of living Gross Domestic Product (GDP)

II. International TradeA. History and development of countriesB. Indiana’s global economic connections

6.4.6 Compare the standard of living of various countries of Europe and the Americas today using Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita as an indicator. 6.4.7 Analyze current economic issues in the countries of Europe or the Americas using a variety of information resources. 6.4.9 Identify situations in which the actions of consumers and producers in Europe or the Americas create helpful spillovers or harmful spillovers to people inside a country who are not directly involved in the consumption or production of a product.

Learning Targets/Outcomes Explain how financial institutions operate. Identify economic connections between the local communities and of Europe and the Americas.

Key Vocabulary Financial institution Savers Borrowers Investors

III. Standard of Living

A. Influenced by data such as GNP.B. Channeling funds from savers, borrowers, and investors.

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Essential Outcomes6th Grade Social Studies Pacing Guide

1. Many civilizations influenced the development of Europe from early societies through modern times (Standard 1)Learning Goals:

a. Students will investigate religious institutions(6.1.2, 6.1.3, 6.1.12) b. Students will analyze the cause and effect of trade and cultural interactions (6.1.1 ,6.1.4, 6.1.6, 6.1.7 ,6.1.9, 6.1.10,

6.1.15, 6.1.21, 6.3.4)c. Students will recognize and classify political institutions (6.1.10, 6.1.13, 6.1.16 6.2.6)d. Students will recognize and analyze technological developments (6.1.10, 6.1.13, 6.1.14, 6.1.21)

2. Many civilizations influenced the development of Mesoamerica from early societies through modern times (Standard 1)Learning Goals:

a. Students will analyze the cause and effect of trade and cultural interactions (6.1.1, 6.1.2, 6.1.12)b. Students will investigate religious institutions (6.1.6, 6.1.10, 6.1.15, 6.1.21, 6.3.4) c. Students will recognize and classify political institutions (6.1.10, 6.1.13, 6.1.16 6.2.6)d. Students will recognize and analyze technological developments (6.1.10, 6.1.13, 6.1.14, 6.1.21)

3. Various forms of Government existed in Historical and Contemporary Europe (Standard 2) Learning Goals:

a. Students will investigate the differences between historical forms of government (6.2.1, 6.2.3, 6.2.4) b. Students will investigate the difference between contemporary forms of government (6.2.1)c. Students will match historical and contemporary forms of government (6.2.3, 6.2.4, 6.2.5)d. Students will evaluate citizenship as it relates to the role of being a citizen (6.2.5, 6.2.7)

4. Various forms of Governments existed in Historical and Contemporary Mesoamerica (Standard 2)Learning Goals:

a. Students will investigate the difference between historical forms for government (6.1.18, 6.2.1)b. Students will investigate the difference between contemporary forms of government (6.2.1)c. Students will match historical and contemporary forms of government (6.2.5)d. Students will evaluate citizenship as it relates to the role of being a citizen (6.2.5, 6.2.7)

5. Numerous geographical regions exist in Europe (Standard 3)Learning Goals:

a. Students will recall and classify the characteristics of climate regions (6.3.3, 6.3.7)b. Students will investigate major physical features of countries and cities (6.3.3, 6.3.11)c. Students will analyze the location of cities based on geographic and historical factors (6.3.1, 6.3.2, 6.3.9, 6.3.10)

6. Numerous geographical regions exist in Mesoamerica (Standard 3) Learning goals:

a. Students will recall and classify the characteristics of climate regions (6.3.3, 6.3.7)b. Students will investigate major physical features of countries and cities (6.3.3, 6.3.11)

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c. Students will analyze the location of cities based on geographic and historical factors (6.3.1, 6.3.2, 6.3.9, 6.3.10)

7. Multiple factors affect the development of economic systems in European countries (Standard 4) Learning goals:

a. Students will investigate and analyze the influence of physical factors (6.4.1, 6.4. 2, 6.4.7, 6.4.9)b. Students will investigate and analyze the influence of cultural factors (6.4.1, 6.4.2, 6.4.6, 6.4.7, 6.4.8)

8. Multiple factors affect the development of economic systems in Mesoamerican countries (Standard 4) Learning goals

a. Students will investigate and analyze the influence of physical factors (6.4.1, 6.4.2, 6.4.7, 6.4.9)b. Students will investigate and analyze the influence of cultural factors (6.4.1, 6.4.2, 6.4.6, 6.4.7, 6.4.8)

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6th Grade Social Studies Quarter 1

Standard Indicator 1: Development of Europe from early civilizations through modern times6.1.1 Describe the rise; the political, technological and cultural achievements; and the decline of ancient civilizations in Europe and Mesoamerica.6.1.2 Describe and compare the beliefs, the spread and the influence of religions throughout Europe and Mesoamerica.6.1.3 Explain the continuation and contributions of the Eastern Roman Empire after the fall of the Western Roman Empire.6.1.4 Describe and explain the development and organization of political, cultural, social and economic systems in Europe and the Americas.6.1.5 Analyze the diverse points of view and interests of those involved in the Crusades and give examples of the changes brought about by the Crusades.6.1.6 Examine the importance of trade routes and trace the rise of cultural centers and trade cities in Europe and Mesoamerica.6.1.7 Explain the effects of the Black Death, or bubonic plague, along with economic, environmental and social factors that led to the decline of medieval society.6.1.8 Compare the diverse perspectives, ideas, interests and people that brought about the Renaissance in Europe.6.1.9 Analyze the interconnections of people, places and events in the economic, scientific and cultural exchanges of the European Renaissance that led to the Scientific Revolution, voyages of discovery and imperial conquest.6.1.11 Early Modern Era: 1500 to 1800 Compare Spanish and Portuguese colonies in Mexico and South America with French and British colonies in North America6.1.12 Describe the Reformations and their effects on European and American society.6.1.13 Explain the origin and spread of scientific, political and social ideas associated with the Age of Enlightenment. 6.1.15 Describe the impact of industrialization and urbanization on the lives of individuals and on trade and cultural exchange between Europe and the Americas and the rest of the world. 6.1.17 Compare the opportunities and dangers related to the development of a highly technological society.6.1.18 Create and compare timelines that identify major people, events and developments in the history of individual civilizations and/or countries that comprise Europe and the Americas.6.1.19 Chronological Thinking, Historical Comprehension, Analysis and Interpretation, Research Define and use the terms decade, century and millennium, and compare alternative ways that historical periods and eras are designated by identifying the organizing principles upon which each is based.6.1.20 Chronological Thinking, Historical Comprehension, Analysis and Interpretation, Research Recognize historical perspectives in fiction and nonfiction by identifying the historical context in which events unfolded and by avoiding evaluation of the past solely in terms of present-day norms.6.1.21 Analyze cause-and-effect relationships, keeping in mind multiple causations, including the importance of individuals, ideas, human interests, beliefs and chance in history.6.1.23 Form research questions and use a variety of information resources to obtain, evaluate and present data on people, cultures and developments in Europe and the Americas.6.1.24 Identify issues related to an historical event in Europe or the Americas and give basic arguments for and against that issue utilizing the perspectives, interests and values of those involved.6.2.1 Identify and compare major forms of historical and contemporary governments in Europe and the Americas.6.2.7 Define and compare citizenship and the citizen’s role in selected countries of Europe and the Americans.6.3.1 Identify and locate on maps the countries and capital of Europe and the Americas such as Great Britain, Russia, Mexico, Canada and Brazil.6.3.2 Use latitude and longitude to locate the capital cities of Europe and the Americas and Describer the use of locational technology, such as Global Positioning Systems (GPS) to distinguish absolute and relative location and to describe Earth’s surfaces.6.3.3 Places and Regions: Describe and compare major physical characteristics of regions in Europe and the Americas.6.3.4 Describe and compare major cultural characteristics of regions in Europe and the Western Hemisphere.6.3.7 Physical Systems: Locate and describe the climate regions of Europe and the Americas and explain how and why they differ.6.3.10 Explain that cultures change in three ways: cultural diffusion, invention and innovation.6.3.11 Human Systems: Define the terms anthropology and archeology and explain how these fields contribute to our understanding of societies in the present and the past.6.3.14 Explain and give examples of how nature has impacted the physical environment and human populations in specific areas of Europe and the Americas.6.4.1 Give examples of how trade related to key developments in the history of Europe and the Americas6.4.2 Analyze how countries of Europe and the Americas have been influenced by trade in different historical periods. 6.4.7 Analyze current economic issues in the countries of Europe or the Americas using a variety of information resources. 6.4.9 Identify situations in which the actions of consumers and producers in Europe or the Americas create helpful spillovers or harmful spillovers to people inside a country who are not directly involved in the consumption or production of a product. 6.4.6 Compare the standard of living of various countries of Europe and the Americas today using Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita as an indicator. 6.4.8 Identify economic connections between the local community and the countries of Europe or the Americas and identify job skills needed to be successful in the workplace.6.4.9 Identify situations in which the actions of consumers and producers in Europe or the Americas create helpful spillovers or harmful spillovers to people inside a country who are not directly involved in the consumption or production of a produce.Declarative Knowledge Procedural Knowledge

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Concepts Numerous geographical regions exist in Europe.

Multiple factors affect the development of economic systems in European countries.

Processes Writing Process Reading Process

OrganizingIdeas

1. Students will recall and classify the characteristics of climate regions.

2. Students will investigate major physical features of countries and cities.

3. Students will analyze the location of cities based on geographic and historical factors.

4. Students will investigate and analyze the influence of physical factors.

5. Students will investigate and analyze the influence of cultural factors.

Details 1. Geographya. Physical characteristics of regionsb. Climate regionsc. Physical location-countries and capitalsd. Population distribution

2. Cultural Relationshipsa. Understanding societies in the present and the pastb. Cultural change

3. Tradea. Relationship to historical development

4. Economicsa. Current economic issuesb. Roles of consumer and producerc. Standard of livingd. Country and continental connectionse. Workplace skills

Skills Using and creating maps, charts, and graphs

Interpret satellite images and aerial photographs

Analyze and interpret informational resources

Using graphic organizers Compare and contrast major

physical characteristics of regions, climate regions, cultural characteristics, population distribution

Evaluate impact of trade on the development of Europe’s economics

Vocabulary

Nation-State AqueductRenaissance CrusadesStandard of Living Magna CartaFeudal System Cold WarCity-State CommunismCircumnavigate DictatorReformation CapitalismMedieval Industrial Revolution

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6th Grade Social Studies Quarter 2 Standard Indicator 1: Development of Mesoamerica from early civilizations through modern times6.1.2 Early and Classical Civilizations: 1900 B.C. /B.C.E to 700 A.D. /C.E. Describe and compare the beliefs, the spread and the influence of religions throughout Europe and Mesoamerica.6.1.6 medieval Period; 400 A.D./C.E.-1500 A.D./C.E. Examine the importance of trade routes and trace the rise of cultural centers and trade cities in Europe and Mesoamerica.6.1.10 Early Modern Era: 1500-1800 Examine and explain the outcomes of European colonization on the Americas and the rest of the world6.1.11 Early Modern Era: 1500 to 1800 Compare Spanish and Portuguese colonies in Mexico and South America with French and British colonies in North America6.1.15 Modern Era: 1700 to the present Describe the impact of industrialization and urbanization on the lives of individuals and on trade and cultural exchange between Europe and the Americas and the rest of the world.6.1.18 Chronological Thinking, Historical Comprehension, Analysis and Interpretation, Research: Create and compare timelines that identify major people, events and developments in the history of individual civilizations and/or countries that comprise Europe and the Americas.6.1.20 Chronological Thinking, Historical Comprehension, Analysis and Interpretation, Research Recognize historical perspectives in fiction and nonfiction by identifying the historical context in which events unfolded and by avoiding evaluation of the past solely in terms of present-day norms.6.1.21 Chronological Thinking, Historical Comprehension, Analysis and Interpretation, Research: Analyze cause-and-effect relationships, keeping in mind multiple causations, including the importance of individuals, ideas, human interests, beliefs and chance in history. 6.1.23 Chronological Thinking, Historical Comprehension, Analysis and Interpretation, Research: Form research questions and use a variety of information resources to obtain, evaluate and present data on people, cultures and developments in Europe and the Americas. 6.1.24 Chronological Thinking, Historical Comprehension, Analysis and Interpretation, Research: Identify issues related to an historical event in Europe or the Americas and give basic arguments for and against that issue utilizing the perspectives, interests and values of those involved. 6.3.4 Places and Regions: Describe and compare major cultural characteristics of regions in Europe and the Western Hemisphere.6.2.1 Foundations of Government: Identify and compare major forms of historical and contemporary governments in Europe and the Americas. 6.2.7 Roles of Citizens: Define and compare citizenship and the citizen's role in selected countries of Europe and the Americas. 6.3.2 Use latitude and longitude to locate the capital cities of Europe and the Americas and describe the uses of locational technology, such as Global Positioning Systems (GPS) to distinguish absolute and relative location and to describe Earth’s surfaces.6.3.3 Describe and compare major physical characteristics of regions in Europe and the Americas.6.3.5 Give examples and describe the formation of important river deltas, mountains and bodies of water in Europe and the Americas.6.3.7 Locate and describe the climate regions of Europe and the Americas and explain how and why they differ.6.3.8 Identify major biomes of Europe and the Americas and explain how these are influenced by climate.6.3.9 Identify current patterns of population distribution and growth in Europe and the Americas using a variety of geographic representations such as maps, charts, graphs, and satellite images and aerial photography6.3.10 Explain That cultures change in three ways: cultural diffusion, invention and innovation.6.3.11 Define the terms and anthropology and archeology and explain how these fields contribute to our understanding of societies in the present and the past.6.1.4 Describe and explain the development and organization of political, cultural, social and economic systems in Europe and the Americas.6.1.6 Examine the importance of trade routes and trace the rise of cultural centers and trade cities in Europe and Mesoamerica.6.1.15 Describe the impact of industrialization and urbanization on the lives of individuals and on trade and cultural exchange between Europe and the Americas and the rest of the world.6.2.2 Explain how elements of Greek direct democracy and Roman representative democracy are present in modern systems of government.6.2.5 Describe how major forms of government in Europe and the Americas protect or protected citizens and their civil and human rights..6.3.1 Identify and locate on maps the countries and capitals of Europe and the Americas such as Great Britain, Russia, Mexico, Canada and Brazil. 6.4.1 Give examples of how trade related to key developments in the history of Europe and the Americas.6.4.6 Compare the standard of living of various countries of Europe and the Americas today using Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita as an indicator.

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6.4.7 Analyze current economic issues in the Countries of Europe or the Americas using a variety of information resources.6.4.8 Identify economic connections between the local community and the countries of Europe or the Americas and identify job skills needed to be successful in the workplace.6.4.9 Identify situations in which the actions of consumers and producers in Europe or the Americas create helpful spillovers or harmful spillovers to people inside a country who are not directly involved in the consumption or production of a product.Declarative Knowledge Procedural Knowledge

Concepts Many civilizations influenced the development of Europe from early societies through modern times.

Various forms of Government existed in Historical and Contemporary Europe.

Processes Writing Process Reading Process

OrganizingIdeas

1. Students will investigate religious institutions 2. Students will analyze the cause and effect of trade

and cultural interactions3. Students will recognize and classify political

institutions 4. Students will recognize and analyze technological

developments5. Students will investigate the differences between

historical forms of government6. Students will investigate the difference between

contemporary forms of government 7. Students will match historical and contemporary

forms of government8. Students will evaluate citizenship as it relates to the

role of being a citizenDetails 1. Religious beliefs

o Judaismo Christianityo Islamo Native practices

2. Trade and cultural interactions o Trade routes (land/water)o Rise of cultural center/citieso Scientific Revolutiono Colonizationo Industrialization and urbanization

3. Political institutionso Imperial Conquesto Political Ideologies (Liberalism, conservatism,

nationalism, socialism, communism, fascism, city-states, democracies, popular sovereignty),

Skills Reading thematic maps Reading charts and graphs Create charts and graphs Analyze religions, trade and cultural interactions, political, and technological

development Categorize religions and political ideologies Investigate the various levels of citizenship in

a diverse multicultural society

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Parliamentary government, nation-state

4. Technological developmentso Crusadeso Scientific Inquiryo Warfare and weaponso Architectureo Medicalo Industrial Revolution

5. Citizenship Methods of voting Participation in civil society Participation in government

Vocabulary Anthropology AztecsArchaeology InnovationGDP Cultural diffusionPhysical characteristics DemocraciesStandard of living SovereignMayas ExpansionIncasCausewayConquistadorColoniesProvincesCartographyConstitutional monarchyAbsolute locationRelative locationRepublicCivilizationTrade routeReligionParliamentCitizenship

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6th Grade Social Studies Quarter 3 Standard Indicator 1: Development of Mesoamerica from early civilizations through modern times6.1.1 Early and Classical Civilizations: 1900 B.C. /B.C.E to 700 A.D. /C.E. Describe the rise; the political, technological and cultural achievements; and the decline of ancient civilizations in Europe and Mesoamerica. 6.1.2 Early and Classical Civilizations: 1900 B.C. /B.C.E to 700 A.D. /C.E. Describe and compare the beliefs, the spread and the influence of religions throughout Europe and Mesoamerica. 6.1.6 Medieval Period: 400 A.D./C.E. - 1500 A.D./C.E. Examine the importance of trade routes and trace the rise of cultural centers and trade cities in Europe and Mesoamerica.6.1.11 Early Modern Era: 1500 to 1800 Compare Spanish and Portuguese colonies in Mexico and South America with French and British colonies in North America6.1.14 Early Modern Era: 1500 to 1800 Describe the origins, developments and innovations of the Industrial Revolution and explain the changes it brought about 6.1.15 Modern Era: 1700 to the present. Describe the impact of industrialization and urbanization on the lives of individuals and on trade and cultural exchange between Europe and the Americas and the rest of the world.6.1.16 Modern Era: 1700 to the present Trace the individual, beliefs and events that represent various political ideologies during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.6.1.18 Create and compare timelines that identify major people, events and developments in the history of individual civilizations and/or countries that comprise Europe and the Americas.6.1.19 Chronological Thinking, Historical Comprehension, Analysis and Interpretation, Research Define and use the terms decade, century and millennium, and compare alternative ways that historical periods and eras are designated by identifying the organizing principles upon which each is based.6.1.20 Chronological Thinking, Historical Comprehension, Analysis and Interpretation, Research Recognize historical perspectives in fiction and nonfiction by identifying the historical context in which events unfolded and by avoiding evaluation of the past solely in terms of present-day norms6.1.21 Chronological Thinking, Historical Comprehension, Analysis and Interpretation, Research: Analyze cause-and-effect relationships, keeping in mind multiple causations, including the importance of individuals, ideas, human interests, beliefs and chance in history.6.1.22 Chronological Thinking, Historical Comprehension, Analysis and Interpretation, Research Differentiate between fact and interpretation in historical accounts and explain the meaning of historical passages by identifying who was involved, what happened, where it happened, and relating them to outcomes that followed the gaps in the historical record.6.1.23 Form research questions and use a variety of information resources to obtain, evaluate and present data on people, cultures and developments in Europe and the Americas.6.1.24 Identify issues related to an historical event in Europe or the Americas and give basic arguments for and against that issue utilizing the perspectives, interests and values of those involved.6.2.1 Identify and compare major forms of historical and contemporary governments in Europe and the Americas. 6.2.3 Foundations of Government Examine key ideas of Magna Carta (1215), the Petition of Right (1628), and the English Bill of Rights (1689) as documents to place limits on the English monarchy.6.2.4 Foundations of Government Define the term nation-state and describe the rise of nation-states headed by monarchs in Europe from 1500 to 17006.2.6 Functions of Government: Identify the functions of international political organizations in the world today. 6.2.7 Define and compare citizenship and the citizen’s role in selected countries of Europe and the Americas.6.3.1 Identify and locate on maps the countries and capitals of Europe and the Americas such as Great Britain, Russia, Mexico, Canada and Brazil.6.3.2 Use latitude and longitude to locate the capital cities of Europe and the Americas and describe the uses of locational technology, such as Global Positioning Systems (GPS) to distinguish absolute and relative location and to describe Earth’s surfaces. 6.3.3 Describe and compare major physical characteristics of regions in Europe and the Americas.6.3.4 Places and Regions: Describe and compare major cultural characteristics of regions in Europe and the Western Hemisphere. 6.3.5 Give examples and describe the formation of important river deltas, mountains and bodies of water in Europe and the Americas. 6.3.7 Locate and describe the climate regions of Europe and the Americas and explain how and why they differ.6.3.8 Identify major biomes of Europe and the Americas and explain how these are influenced by climate.6.3.9 Identify current patterns of population distribution and growth in Europe and the Americas using a variety of geographic representations such as maps, charts, graphs, and satellite images and aerial photography.6.3.10 Explain that cultures change in three ways: cultural diffusion, invention and innovation.

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6.3.11 Define the terms anthropology and archeology and explain how these fields contribute to our understanding of societies in the present and the past.6.3.12 Compare the distribution of natural gas, oil, forests, uranium, minerals, coal, seafood and water in countries such as Brazil, Mexico, Canada, Great Britain and Russia.6.3.13 Explain the impact of humans on the physical environment in Europe and the Americas.6.4.1 Give examples of how trade related to key developments in the history of Europe and the Americas.6.4.4 Describe how different economic systems (traditional, command, market and mixed) in Europe and the Americas answer the basic economic questions of what to produce, how to produce and for whom to produce.6.4.6 Compare the standard of living various countries of Europe and the Americas today using Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita as an indicator.6.4.7 Analyze current economic issues in the countries of Europe or the Americas using a variety of information resources.6.4.8 Identify economic connections between the local community and the countries of Europe or the Americas and identify job skills needed to be successful in the workplace.6.4.9 Identify situations in which the actions of consumers and producers in Europe or the Americas create helpful spillovers or harmful spillovers to people inside a country who are not directly involved in the consumption of production of a product.Declarative Knowledge Procedural Knowledge

Concepts Many civilizations influenced the development of Mesoamerica from early societies through modern times.

Various forms of Governments existed in Historical and Contemporary Mesoamerica.

Processes Writing Process Reading Process

OrganizingIdeas

1. Students will analyze the cause and effect of trade and cultural interactions

2. Students will investigate religious institutions 3. Students will recognize and classify political institutions4. Students will recognize and analyze technological developments5. Students will investigate the difference between historical forms for

government6. Students will investigate the difference between contemporary forms of

government 7. Students will match historical and contemporary forms of government 8. Students will evaluate citizenship as it relates to the role of being a

citizenDetails 1. Religious beliefs

a. Aztecb. Mayanc. Incad. Olmece. Christianity

2. Trade and cultural interactions a. Trade routes (land/water)b. Rise of cultural centers and citiesc. Scientific Achievementd. Outcomes of European colonization e. Impact of industrialization and urbanization

3. Political institutionsa. Imperial inquestb. Political ideologies (Liberalism, conservatism, nationalism,

socialism, communism, fascism, popular sovereignty,

Skills Using maps Reading charts and graphs Create charts and graphs Using graphic organizers Compare and contrast religions,

trade and cultural interactions, political, and technological development

Categorize religions and political ideologies

Evaluate impact of religion, trace and cultural interactions, political and technological advances on the development of Europe

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democracies, totalitarianism, republics)4. Technological developments

a. Scientific Inquiryb. Warfare and Weaponsc. Architectured. Medicale. Industrial Revolution

5. Citizenshipa. Methods of votingb. Participation in civil societyc. Participation in government

Vocabulary

DeclinePoliticalIndustrializationUrbanizationMesoamericaSocialEconomicColumbian Exchange

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6th Grade Social Studies Quarter 4Standard Indicator 1: Development of Europe from early civilizations through modern times6.1.2 Historical Knowledge Describe and compare the beliefs, the spread and the influence of religions throughout Europe and Mesoamerica6.1.6 Examine the importance of trade routes and trace the rise of cultural centers and trade cities in Europe and Mesoamerica.6.1.15 Describe the impact of industrialization and urbanization on the lives of individuals and on trade and cultural exchange between Europe and the Americas and the rest of the world. 6.1.18 Compare the diverse perspectives, ideas, interests and people that brought about the Renaissance in Europe.6.1.20 Chronological Thinking, Historical Comprehension, Analysis and Interpretation, Research Recognize historical perspectives in fiction and nonfiction by identifying the historical context in which events unfolded and by avoiding evaluation of the past solely in terms of present-day norms6.1.21 Analyze cause-and effect relationships, keeping in mind multiple causations, including the importance of individuals, ideas, human interests, beliefs and chance in history.6.1.23 Form research questions and use a variety of information resources to obtain, evaluate and present data on people, cultures and developments in Europe and the Americas.6.1.24 Identify issues related to an historical event in Europe or the Americas and give basic arguments for and against that issue utilizing the perspectives, interests and values of those involved.6.2.1 Identify and compare major forms of historical and contemporary government in Europe and the Americas.6.2.4 Foundations of Government Define the term nation-state and describe the rise of nation-states headed by monarchs in Europe from 1500 to 17006.2.5 Describe how major forms of government in Europe and the Americas protect or protected citizens and their civil and human rights.6.2.6 Functions of Government Identify the functions of international political organizations in the world today.6.2.7 Define and compare citizenship and the citizen’s role in selected countries of Europe and the Americas.6.3.1 Identify and locate on maps the countries and capitals of Europe and the Americas such as Great Britain, Russia, Mexico, Canada and Brazil.6.3.2 Use latitude and longitude to locate the capital cities of Europe and the Americas and describe the uses of locational technology, such as Global Positioning Systems (GPS)_ to distinguish absolute and relative location and to describe Earth’s surfaces.6.3.3 Places and Regions: Describe and compare major physical characteristics of regions in Europe and the Americas.6.3.4 Describe and compare major cultural characteristics of regions in Europe and the Western Hemisphere. 6.3.5 Give examples and describe the formation of important river deltas, mountains and bodies of water in Europe and the Americas.6.3.6 Explain how ocean currents and winds influence climate differences on Europe and the Americas.6.3.7 Physical Systems: Locate and describe the climate regions of Europe and the Americas and explain how and why they differ.6.3.11 Human Systems: Define the terms anthropology and archeology and explain how these fields contribute to our understanding of societies in the present and the past. 6.3.9 Human Systems: Identify current patterns of population distribution and growth in Europe and the Americas using a variety of geographic representations such as maps, charts, graphs, and satellite images and aerial photography. 6.3.10 Human Systems: Explain that cultures change in three ways: cultural diffusion, invention and innovation. 6.4.1 Give examples of how trade related to key developments in the history of Europe and the Americas.6.4.2 Analyze how countries of Europe and the Americas have been influenced by trade in different historical periods.6.4.3 Explain why international trade requires a system for exchanging currency between various countries 6.4.6 Compare the standard of living of various countries of Europe and the Americas today using Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita as an indicator. 6.4.7 Analyze current economic issues in the countries of Europe or the Americas using a variety of information resources.6.4.8 Identify economic connections between the local community and the countries of Europe or the Americas and identify job skills needed to be successful in the workplace.6.4.9 Identify situations in which the actions of consumers and producers in Europe or the Americas create helpful spillovers or harmful spillovers to people inside a country who are not directly involved in the consumption or production of a product. Declarative Knowledge Procedural Knowledge

Concepts Numerous geographical regions exist in Mesoamerica.

Multiple factors affect the development of economic systems in Mesoamerican countries.

Processes Writing Process Reading Process

OrganizingIdeas

1. Students will recall and classify the characteristics of climate regions2. Students will investigate major physical features of countries and

cities3. Students will analyze the location of cities based on geographic and

historical factors

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4. Students will investigate and analyze the influence of physical factors

5. Students will investigate and analyze the influence of cultural factors Details 1. Geography

a. Physical characteristics of regionsb. Climate regionsc. Physical location-countries and capitalsd. Population distribution

2. Cultural Relationshipsa. Understanding societies in the present and the pastb. Cultural change

3. Tradea. Relationship to historical development

4. Economicsa. Current economic issuesb. Roles of consumer and producerc. Standard of livingd. Country and continental connectionse. Workplace skills

Skills Using and creating maps, charts, and graphs

Interpret satellite images and aerial photographs

Analyze and interpret informational resources

Using graphic organizers Compare and contrast

major physical characteristics of regions, climate regions, cultural characteristics, population distribution

Evaluate impact of trade on the development of Europe’s economics

Vocabulary Navigable Neutral English channel FjordBalkan peninsula Ethnic cleansingCommonwealth Independent Chancellor

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Ongoing/All Year 1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter

Course Title Assessment Assessment Assessment Assessment

Standard Bundle#/StandardBenchmark #1

6.1.1, 6.1.2, 6.1.4, 6.1.6, 6.1.11, 6.1.15, 6.1.17, 6.1.18, 6.1.19, 6.1.20, 6.1.21, 6.1.23, 6.1.24, 6.2.1, 6.2.2, 6.2.5, 6.2.7, 6.3.1, 6.3.2,6.3.3,6.3.4, 6.3.5, 6.3.7, 6.3.10, 6.3.11, 6.4.1, 6.4.6, 6.4.7, 6.4.8, 6.4.9

Bundle#/StandardBenchmark #2

6.1.2, 6.1.6, 6.1.10, 6.1.11, 6.1.15, 6.1.18, 6.1.20, 6.1.21, 6.1.23, 6.1.24, 6.2.1, 6.2.7, 6.2.8, 6.3.1, 6.3.2, 6.3.3, 6.3.4, 6.3.5, 6.3.7, 6.3.9, 6.3.10, 6.3.11, 6.3.12, 6.3.13, 6.4.1, 6.4.2, 6.4.4, 6.4.6, 6.4.7, 6.4.8, 6.4.9

Bundle#/StandardBenchmark #3

6.1.1, 6.1.2, 6.1.3, 6.1.4, 6.1.5, 6.1.6, 6.1.7, 6.1.8, 6.1.9, 6.1.11, 6.1.12, 6.1.13, 6.1.14, 6.1.15, 6.1.16, 6.1.17, 6.1.18, 6.1.19, 6.1.20, 6.1.21, 6.1.22, 6.1.23, 6.1.24, 6.2.1, 6.2.3, 6.2.4, 6.2.6, 6.2.7, 6.3.1, 6.3.2, 6.3.3,6.3.4, 6.3.7, 6.3.10, 6.3.11,6.3.14, 6.4.1, 6.4.6, 6.4.7, 6.4.8, 6.4.9

Bundle#/StandardBenchmark #4

6.1.2, 6.1.6, 6.1.15, 6.1.18, 6.1.20, 6.1.21, 6.1.23, 6.1.24, 6.2.1, 6.2.4, 6.2.5, 6.2.6, 6.2.7, 6.3.1, 6.3.2, 6.3.3,6.3.4, 6.3.6, 6.3.7, 6.3.9, 6.3.10, 6.3.11, 6.4.1, 6.4.2, 6.4.3, 6.4.6, 6.4.7, 6.4.8, 6.4.9

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Page 32: Science Pacing Guide - Michigan City Area Schools€¦  · Web view6.3.8 Identify major biomes of Europe and the Americas and explain how these are influenced by climate. 6.3.9 Identify

Essential Outcome: Numerous geographical regions exist in Europe.Standard: 3 and 4

Summative Assessment: Geographical regions – true/false, multiple choice, matching, and fill-in questions

Describe Assessment &Timeline

Method TestingKnowledge

TestingReasoning/Analysis

TestingPerformance

Skill

Testing Product

Formative 1: Recall and classify characteristics of climate regions

Timeline: 1 week

Create a map and/or table

X X X X

Formative 2: Investigate physical features of countries and cities.

Timeline : 1 ½ – 2 weeks

Fill-in and label physical map that includes a map key, compass rose, title

X X

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Page 33: Science Pacing Guide - Michigan City Area Schools€¦  · Web view6.3.8 Identify major biomes of Europe and the Americas and explain how these are influenced by climate. 6.3.9 Identify

Essential Outcome: Numerous geographical regions exist in Mesoamerica.Standard: 3 and 4

Summative Assessment: Geographical regions – true/false, multiple choice, matching, and fill-in questions

Formative 1: Recall and classify characteristics of climate regions

Timeline: 1 week

Create a map and/or table

X X X X

Formative 2: Investigate physical features of countries and cities.

Timeline : 1 ½ – 2 weeks

Fill-in and label physical map that includes a map key, compass rose, title

X X

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Page 34: Science Pacing Guide - Michigan City Area Schools€¦  · Web view6.3.8 Identify major biomes of Europe and the Americas and explain how these are influenced by climate. 6.3.9 Identify

Essential Outcome: Many civilizations influenced the development of Europe from early societies through modern times.Standard: 1 and 2

Summative Assessment: Civilizations – short answer fill-in Trade and cultural interactions – open response Technological developments – true/false

Describe Assessment &Timeline

Method TestingKnowledge

TestingReasoning/Analysis

TestingPerformance

Skill

Testing Product

Formative 1: Civilizations

Timeline 2 weeks

Civilizations and their influence 1-2 matching question each

X

Formative 2: Trade and cultural interactions

Timeline 1 week

Trade routes, rise of cultural centers, Scientific Revolution, colonization, industrialization and urbanization

1-2 fill in question each

X X

Formative 3: technological developments

Timeline 1 week

Crusades, Scientific Inquiry, warfare and weapons, architecture, medical, Industrial Revolution

1 open-ended question each

X X

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Page 35: Science Pacing Guide - Michigan City Area Schools€¦  · Web view6.3.8 Identify major biomes of Europe and the Americas and explain how these are influenced by climate. 6.3.9 Identify

Essential Outcome: Many civilizations influenced the development of Mesoamerica from early societies through modern times.Standard: 1 and 2

Summative Assessment: Civilizations – short answer fill-in Trade and cultural interactions – open response Technological developments – true/false

Describe Assessment &Timeline

Method TestingKnowledge

TestingReasoning/Analysis

TestingPerformance

Skill

Testing Product

Formative 1: Civilizations

Timeline 2 weeks

Civilizations and their influences 1-2 matching question each

X

Formative 2: Trade and cultural interactions

Timeline 1-1 ½ week

Trade routes, rise of cultural centers, Scientific Achievement, outcomes of European colonization, impact industrialization and urbanization

1-2 fill in question each

X X

Formative 3: technological developments

Timeline 1 week

Scientific Inquiry, warfare and weapons, architecture, medical, Industrial Revolution

1 open-ended question each

X X

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Page 36: Science Pacing Guide - Michigan City Area Schools€¦  · Web view6.3.8 Identify major biomes of Europe and the Americas and explain how these are influenced by climate. 6.3.9 Identify

Essential Outcome: Various forms of government existed in historical and contemporary Europe.Standard: 1 and 2

Summative Assessment: Historical and contemporary forms of government – matching and fill-in Citizenship – essay

Describe Assessment &Timeline

Method TestingKnowledge

TestingReasoning/Analysis

TestingPerformance

Skill

Testing Product

Formative 1: Recognize and classify political institutions as they relate to differences between historical and contemporary forms of government

Timeline: 3 weeks

Create a table/chart

X X X X

Formative 2: Citizenship as it relates to the role of being a citizen

Timeline : 1 week

Create a poster infomercial essay poem song brochure etc.

X X X X

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Page 37: Science Pacing Guide - Michigan City Area Schools€¦  · Web view6.3.8 Identify major biomes of Europe and the Americas and explain how these are influenced by climate. 6.3.9 Identify

Essential Outcome: Various forms of government existed in historical and contemporary MesoamericaStandard: 1 and 2

Summative Assessment: Historical and contemporary forms of government – matching and fill-in Citizenship – essay

Describe Assessment &Timeline

Method TestingKnowledge

TestingReasoning/Analysis

TestingPerformance

Skill

Testing Product

Formative 1: Recognize and classify political institutions as they relate to differences between historical and contemporary forms of government

Timeline: 3 weeks

Create a table/chart

X X X X

Formative 2: Citizenship as it relates to the role of being a citizen

Timeline : 1 week

Create a poster infomercial essay poem song brochure etc.

X X X X

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Page 38: Science Pacing Guide - Michigan City Area Schools€¦  · Web view6.3.8 Identify major biomes of Europe and the Americas and explain how these are influenced by climate. 6.3.9 Identify

Essential Outcome: Multiple factors affect the development of European economic systems.Standard: 3 and 4

Summative Assessment: Factors affecting economic systems – label and fill-in map, essay, multiple choice

Describe Assessment &Timeline

Method TestingKnowledge

TestingReasoning/Analysis

TestingPerformance

Skill

Testing Product

Formative 1: Analyze city location based on geographic, historical, physical, population, and cultural factors

Timeline : 2 – 3 weeks

City location due to geographic and physical factors

10 matching/multiple choice questions

X X

Formative 2: Factors that influenced economic development in Europe

Timeline : 1 -2 weeks

Current issues and roles that relate to

economic development

10 matching questionsX X

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Page 39: Science Pacing Guide - Michigan City Area Schools€¦  · Web view6.3.8 Identify major biomes of Europe and the Americas and explain how these are influenced by climate. 6.3.9 Identify

Essential Outcome: Multiple factors affect the development of Mesoamerican economic systems.Standard: 3 and 4

Summative Assessment: Factors affecting economic systems – label and fill-in map, essay, multiple choice

Formative 1: Analyze city location based on geographic, historical, physical, population, and cultural factors

Timeline : 2 – 3 weeks

City location due to geographic and physical factors

10 matching/multiple choice questions

X X

Formative 2: Factors that influenced economic development in Europe

Timeline : 1 -2 weeks

Current issues and roles that relate to

economic development

10 matching questions

X X

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