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Social Studies -6th Grade Lesson Plans
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The lesson plans below provide a detailed list of the sixth grade social studies curriculum, with brief activity descriptions and learning activity (LA) numbers. Additional resources related to sixth grade social studies are also provided, below.
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| History of Judaism: Explain the origins of Judaism as the first religion based on the concept of one god. Analyze the significance of monotheism and the concept of moral laws for humanity. Discuss the Hebrew Bible as the source of the teachings and central beliefs of Judaism. Explain the role of beliefs such as the observance of law and the concepts of righteousness and justice. Discuss how the ideas of the Hebrews are reflected in the moral and ethical traditions of Western civilization. |
Yahweh and the Code of Morals |
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6179 |
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| Words to Live By |
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6180 |
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| Lesson Quiz: History of Judaism |
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| Chapter Test: Ancient Hebrew Civilization |
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| Indus River Valley: Describe the physical setting and location of the river system that supported the ancient civilization of the Indus River Valley. Describe the significance of the Aryan invasions of the Indus civilization. |
A City in the Sand |
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6155 |
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| Mystery of the Buried Ruins |
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6157 |
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| Lesson Quiz: Indus River Valley |
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| From Brahmanism to Hinduism: Investigate the major beliefs and practices of Brahmanism in India and how they grew into Hinduism. |
The Long Life of Hinduism |
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6158 |
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| A Blending of Beliefs |
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6156 |
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| Lesson Quiz: From Brahmanism to Hinduism |
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| The Caste System: Investigate the social structure of the caste system. |
A Caste Life |
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6159 |
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| From Priests to Untouchables |
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6163 |
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| Lesson Quiz: The Caste System |
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| Buddhism in India: Summarize the life and moral teachings of Buddha. Describe how Buddhism spread in India, Ceylon, and Central Asia. Describe the growth of the Maurya Empire and Emperor Asoka''s political and moral achievements |
The Enlightened One |
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6165 |
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| The Story of Siddhartha |
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6160 |
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| Lesson Quiz: Buddhism in India |
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| Contributions of India: Identify important artistic and intellectual contributions of the civilizations of India, including Sanskrit literature (Bhagavad Gita), medicine, astronomy, and mathematics. |
The Gifts of India |
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6161 |
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| Lesson Quiz: Contributions of India |
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| Chapter Test: Early Civilizations of India |
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| Emperor Shi Huangdi: Summarize the achievements of the emperor Shi Huangdi when unifying northern China under the Qin dynasty. |
The First Emperor |
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6164 |
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| Remembering the First Emperor |
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6167 |
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| Lesson Quiz: Emperor Shi Huangdi |
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| The Han Dynasty: Examine the contributions of the Han dynasty that led to the development and expansion of the empire. Explain the significance and location of the ''''silk roads'''' of the Han and Roman empires. |
The Han Dynasty |
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6168 |
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| Into the Hands of Han |
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6166 |
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| Lesson Quiz: The Han Dynasty |
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| The Tang Dynasty: Describe the reunification of China under the Tang dynasty. Examine the reasons for the spread of Buddhism in China, Korea, and Japan during Tang China. Describe the agricultural, technological, and commercial developments during the Tang and Sung periods. |
An Age of Achievement |
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6170 |
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| The Golden Dynasties |
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6173 |
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| Lesson Quiz: The Tang Dynasty |
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| Chinese Discoveries: Examine the historical influence of Chinese discoveries such as tea, the manufacture of paper, the compass, woodblock printing, and gunpowder. |
Reviewing China's Fabulous Treasures |
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6171 |
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| The Treasures of China |
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6169 |
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| Lesson Quiz: Chinese Discoveries |
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| Chapter Test: Early Civilizations of China |
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| Rise of Rome: Describe the location and rise of the Roman Republic. Investigate the following mythical and historical figures: Aeneas, Romulus and Remus, Cincinnatus, Julius Caesar, and Cicero. |
The Rise of Rome |
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6141 |
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| Rome Rising |
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6142 |
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| Lesson Quiz: Rise of Rome |
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| Features of the Government: Explain significant features of the government of the Roman Republic: written constitution, tripartite government, checks and balances, and civic duty. |
The Roman Republic |
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6143 |
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| Reviewing the Roman Republic |
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6144 |
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| Lesson Quiz: Features of the Government |
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| Reasons for the Growth: Describe the political and geographic reasons for the growth of the Roman territories and empire, including the use of currency and trade routes. Describe the roles of Julius Caesar and Augustus Caesar in Rome's transition from republic to empire. |
Expanding the Empire |
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6145 |
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| The Great Roman Empire |
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6146 |
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| Lesson Quiz: Reasons for the Growth |
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| Jewish Migration: Describe the migration of Jews in the Mediterranean region and their conflicts with the Romans. |
Searching for a Home |
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6147 |
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| The Long Road Home |
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6150 |
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| Lesson Quiz: Jewish Migration |
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| Origins of Christianity: Summarize the origins of Christianity in Jewish prophecies, the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth, and the contribution of St. Paul the Apostle to the spread of Christian beliefs. |
Early Christian History |
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6151 |
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| The Beginnings of Christianity |
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6148 |
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| Lesson Quiz: Origins of Christianity |
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| How Christianity Spread: Describe how Christianity spread in Europe and other Roman territories. |
Christianity and the Empire |
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6149 |
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| Christianity and Rome |
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6152 |
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| Lesson Quiz: How Christianity Spread |
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| Roman Legacy: Explain the legacy of Roman art and architecture, technology and science, literature, language, and law. |
The Legacy of Rome |
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| Pieces of the Past |
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| Lesson Quiz: Roman Legacy |
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| Chapter Test: Rome |
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| The Arabian Peninsula: Describe the climate and physical features of the Arabian Peninsula and its surroundings. |
All About Islam |
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6172 |
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| Reviewing Islam |
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6174 |
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| Lesson Quiz: The Arabian Peninsula |
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| Spread of Muslim Rule: Explain the spread of Muslim rule by military conquest and treaties. Discuss the blending of cultures in the civilization and the acceptance of Islam and Arabic. |
The Empire of Islam |
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6175 |
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| Looking Back on the Islamic Empire |
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6177 |
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| Lesson Quiz: Spread of Muslim Rule |
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| Muslim Contributions: Identify the contributions that Muslim scholars made to later civilizations in science, geography, mathematics, philogosphy, medicine, art, and literature. |
A Thousand and One Arabian Gifts |
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6176 |
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| Did Aladdin Really Have a Magic Lamp? |
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6043 |
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| Lesson Quiz: Muslim Contributions |
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| Chapter Test: Civilizations of Islam |
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| West African Civilization: Locate the Niger River and the vegetation zones of forest, savanna, and desert. Relate these features to the trade in gold, salt, food, and slaves, as well as to the growth of the Ghananian and Malian empires. |
Traditional West African Civilization |
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6077 |
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| Reviewing Traditional West African Civilization |
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| Lesson Quiz: West African Civilization |
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| Effects of the Caravan Trade: Describe the caravan trade across the Sahara and its role in changing religious and cultural characteristics of West Africa. |
Reviewing the Caravan Trade |
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6081 |
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| Crossing the Sahara Desert |
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6078 |
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| Lesson Quiz: Effects of the Caravan Trade |
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| Written & Oral Traditions: Summarize the importance of written and oral traditions in African history and culture. |
African Storytelling |
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6079 |
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| Reviewing African Storytelling |
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| Lesson Quiz: Written & Oral Traditions |
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| Chapter Test: African Civilization |
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| Development of the West: Describe the role of mining and the transcontinental railroad in the development of the West. |
Boomtowns and Blue Jeans |
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6001 |
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| Review Boomtown and Blue Jeans |
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6002 |
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| Lesson Quiz: Development of the West |
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| The Plains Indians: Identify the Native American nations that lived on the Great Plains. Describe the culture of the Plains Indians. |
The Horse and the Buffalo |
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6003 |
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| Reviewing the Horse and the Buffalo |
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6004 |
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| Lesson Quiz: The Plains Indians |
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| Settler & Native American Wars: Explain why wars broke out between settlers and Native Americans. Name the battles that took place on the plains. Describe how the government ended wars. |
Broken Promises |
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6005 |
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| Review Broken Promises |
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6006 |
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| Lesson Quiz: Settler & Native American Wars |
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| Life on the Plains: Describe how cattle ranching became a big business. Describe how farmers adapted to life on the plains. |
Boots and Saddles |
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6007 |
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| Along the Chisholm Trail |
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6008 |
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| Lesson Quiz: Life on the Plains |
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| Farming in the Late 1800's: Explain why farmers faced hard times in the late 1800s. Discuss how farmers organized to help themselves. |
My Home Is Called a "Soddie" |
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6009 |
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| Reviewing My Home is Called a "Soddie" |
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6010 |
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| Lesson Quiz: Farming in the Late 1800's |
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| Chapter Test:: Settling the Western U.S. |
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| Importance of Railroads: Explain why railroads grew after the Civil War. Describe their impact. |
Railroads Change the Nation |
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6011 |
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| Reviewing Railroads |
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6012 |
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| Lesson Quiz: Importance of Railroads |
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| Steel & Big Business: Explain how steel became a big industry. Describe how business leaders helped build American industry. Explain why some people criticized big business. |
The Nation Industrializes |
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6013 |
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| Reviewing the Industrialization of the Nation |
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6014 |
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| Lesson Quiz: Steel & Big Business |
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| Inventions of the Time: Describe how the telephone was invented. Name the discoveries and inventions of Thomas Alva Edison. Explain how Henry Ford created a new way to make cars. |
Inventions Bringing Change to America |
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6015 |
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| Reviewing: Inventions Bring Changes to America |
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6016 |
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| Lesson Quiz: Inventions of the Time |
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| Work in the Factory: Describe how factory work changed in the 1880s. Describe how workers tried to improve their lives. Explain why violence broke out between workers and owners |
The Workers' Changing World |
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6017 |
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| Reviewing the Workers' Changing World |
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6018 |
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| Lesson Quiz: Work in the Factory |
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| Chapter Test: Industrial Revolution |
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| Coming to America: Explain why and how millions of people immigrated to America. Discuss how native-born Americans reacted to the newcomers. |
"Gold in the Streets" |
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6019 |
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| Reviewing Streets of Gold |
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6020 |
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| Lesson Quiz: Coming to America |
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| Growth of American Cities: Explain the growth of American cities. Identify the different populations that lived in the cities. Describe attempts at urban improvement. |
Back in the "Good Old Days" |
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6021 |
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| Reviewing Back to the "Good Old Days" |
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6022 |
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| Lesson Quiz: Growth of American Cities |
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| Changes in the Late 1800's: Describe how cities changed in the late 1800s. Name the sports that Americans enjoyed. Describe how music influenced American life. |
The Changing World of Cities |
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6023 |
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| Reviewing the Changing World of Cities |
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6024 |
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| Lesson Quiz: Changes in the Late 1800's |
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| Chapter Test: Immigration to America |
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| Women Fight For Their Rights: Describe how women won the right to vote and gained other opportunities. Describe the role of women in bringing about Prohibition. |
Women Fight for Their Rights |
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| Women Fight for Their Rights—A Review |
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6026 |
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| Cast Your Vote |
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| Help Me Jane |
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| Lesson Quiz: Women Fight For Their Rights |
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| Presidents Roosevelt & Wilson: Describe how Theodore Roosevelt became president. Identify the reforms that Roosevelt supported. Discuss Woodrow Wilson's policies as president. |
Teddy Bear President |
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6027 |
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| Reviewing the Teddy Bear President |
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| Lesson Quiz: Presidents Roosevelt & Wilson |
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| Fighting for Equality: Describe how life for African Americans worsened in the 1890s. Discuss how African-American leaders fought discrimination. Identify the problems faced by African, Asian, Mexican, and Native Americans. |
We are Equal |
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| Fighting for Equaltiy—A Review |
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6030 |
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| Fighting for Equality |
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6028 |
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| Lesson Quiz: Fighting for Equality |
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| Chapter Test: United States 1877-1914 |
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| Overseas Expansion: Explain why some Americans called for overseas expansion in the late 1800s. Describe how the United States gained Alaska. Explain how the United States increased its influence in the Pacific. |
American Expansion |
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6031 |
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| Reviewing American Expansion |
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6032 |
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| Lesson Quiz: Overseas Expansion |
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| The Spanish-American War: Explain the importance of Latin America to the United States. Identify the causes of the Spanish-American War, and explain why American opinion was divided regarding the peace treaty. |
The Spanish-American War |
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6033 |
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| Reviewing the Spanish-American War |
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6034 |
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| Lesson Quiz: The Spanish-American War |
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| The Panama Canal: Describe how the United States built the Panama Canal. |
"Speak Softly and Carry a Big Stick" |
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6035 |
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| Reviewing "Speak Softly and Carry a Big Stick" |
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6036 |
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| Lesson Quiz: The Panama Canal |
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| Invasion of Mexico in 1916: Discuss the policies of the United States toward Latin America. Explain why the United States invaded Mexico in 1916. |
The "Big Stick" in Latin America |
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6037 |
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| Reviewing U.S. "Big Stick" Policies in Latin America |
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6038 |
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| Lesson Quiz: Invasion of Mexico in 1916 |
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| Chapter Test:: The U.S. as a World Power |
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| Native American Artifacts: Describe Native American artifacts that have been found in your state, and write an essay describing these peoples' lives. |
Native American Artifacts |
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| Lesson Quiz: Native American Artifacts |
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| Native American Homes: Conduct research to determine which type or types of Native American homes were used in your state. Include a detailed description of each type. |
Native American Homes |
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| Native American Homes |
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| Your Major Officeholders: Identify your state's major officeholders, such as governor, lieutenant governor, state senators, and local representatives. Write your local representative a letter that expresses your views on a current local or state issue. |
Your Opinion Matters! |
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| Lesson Quiz: Your Major Officeholders |
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| Branches of Local Government: Create a chart depicting the branches of your local community government. Include the names of current officeholders. |
Local Government |
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6128 |
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| Lesson Quiz: Branches of Local Government |
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| Chapter Test: Investigate Your State |
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| National & State Landmarks: Collect postcards and travel information depicting national and state landmarks in your state. Write to tourism boards, or research online sources, for information on the landmarks. Use this information to create your own travel brochure that encourages others to visit your favorite landmark. |
Landmarks in Your State |
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| Lesson Quiz: National & State Landmarks |
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| Major Industries: Investigate the major industries of your state. Explain how these industries may be related to the availability of natural resources. Identify key people who were instrumental in the formation of each industry. |
Put Your State on the Map! |
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| Lesson Quiz: Major Industries |
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| Chapter Test: Characteristics of Your State |
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| Advantages & Disadvantages: Identify the advantages and disadvantages of globes and maps. |
The Great Escape! |
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6039 |
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| Reviewing the Great Escape |
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6040 |
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| Lesson Quiz: Advantages & Disadvantages |
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| The Global Address System: Locate the North and South Poles in relationship to the Arctic and Antarctic Circles. |
What's Your Address? |
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6041 |
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| Reviewing What is My Address? |
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6042 |
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| Lesson Quiz: The Global Address System |
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| Weather Patterns: Examine weather patterns in relation to the formation of desert ecosystems of the Middle East. |
A Desert Adventure |
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6105 |
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| Reviewing a Desert Adventure |
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6106 |
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| Lesson Quiz: Weather Patterns |
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| Chapter Test: Maps/Globes/Geographic Tools |
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| Characteristics of Citizens: Describe a citizen as defined in the Constitution, and explain how Americans are citizens of both their state and the United States. Describe the three ways to become a citizen of the United States. |
Constitutional Citizenship |
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| Rights, Responsibilities, and Privileges |
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| Lesson Quiz: Characteristics of Citizens |
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| American Principles & Values: Identify values and principles Americans share, as set forth in such documents as the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution. Explain why it is important to the guarantee of human rights that Americans understand and act on their shared political values and principles. |
Reviewing the Declaration and Constitution |
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6088 |
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| Let Freedom Ring! |
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6085 |
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| Lesson Quiz: American Principles & Values |
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| Private Life & Civic Life: Differentiate between private life and civic life. Create a plan for participating in civic life. |
Reviewing Private and Civic Life |
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6087 |
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| Private and Civic Life |
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6084 |
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| Lesson Quiz: Private Life & Civic Life |
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| Chapter Test: Political Science |
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| Political Party: Describe what a political party is and what it means to be a party member. Examine the functions performed by political parties, and explain how they are organized. |
What Is a Political Party? |
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6089 |
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| Reviewing Political Parties |
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6091 |
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| Lesson Quiz: Political Party |
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| Presidential Election: Explain how presidential candidates are selected. Summarize the presidential election from nominating conventions to general elections. |
Reviewing the Road to the Presidency |
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6092 |
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| Road to the Presidency! |
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6090 |
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| Lesson Quiz: Political Party |
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| Chapter Test: U.S. Political System |
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| Influences on Income: Explain how physical geography, specialization, and trade influence the way people earn income. Explain how increased specialization and trade make countries wealthier yet more interdependent. Explain why international trade requires a system for exchanging money between and among nations. |
Talking about Trade |
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6096 |
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| Reviewing International Trade, Specialization, and Interdependence |
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6100 |
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| Lesson Quiz: Influences on Income |
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| Decisions in a Market Economy: Explain how economic decisions are made in a market economy by describing the relationships among economic factors (such as scarcity, choice, opportunity cost, money, goods and services, price, and supply and demand). |
Reviewing a Market Economy |
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6098 |
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| How a Market Economy Works |
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6094 |
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| Lesson Quiz: Decisions in a Market Economy |
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| Different Economic Systems: Describe different economic systems: traditional, command, and market. Compare how each system determines what will be produced, for whom, and how production will be accomplished. |
Traditional, Command, and Market Economies: What Are They? |
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6093 |
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| Reviewing World Economies |
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6097 |
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| Lesson Quiz: Different Economic Systems |
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| Gross Domestic Product (GDP): Define gross domestic product (GDP). Compare and contrast the level and sources of GDP in countries of the Eastern world and the United States. |
Reviewing Gross Domestic Product |
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6099 |
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| Grasping the GDP |
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6095 |
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| Lesson Quiz: Gross Domestic Product (GDP) |
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| Chapter Test: Economic System |
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