SSHist08 Essential Skills
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Social Science Essential Skills for Level 8
First Quarter:
Students will:
- Describe significant events and people in the United States history in chronological context of history of the Americas and world from 1000 A.D. to 1692. Events to Cover: Dark Ages, Crusades, Protestant Reformation, Age of Exploration, Columbian Exchange, Mercantilism, Slaves/Indentured Servants, Spanish, French, Dutch Colonies, Jamestown, Pilgrims, Puritans, and Salem Witch Trials Standard 1
- Examine data for point of view, historical context, bias, distortion and propaganda regarding the time from 1492 to 1700. Point of View from: Pilgrims, Puritans, Jamestown, Native Americans, Slaves, and Europeans. Standard 2
- Describe history, interactions and contributions of the various peoples and cultures that have lived in the Western Hemisphere. Compare and Contrast: European society with American Colonial society. Standard 3
- Describe historical events and individual in the economic development of the United States. Identify factors that influence location and distribution of economic activities and explain why and how countries trade goods and services. Explain reasons for variation in population distribution. Topics: Columbian Exchange, French/Furs, Spain/gold and England/tobacco exchanges. Standard 4
- Identify the ancient and medieval roots of government, principles and institutions. Explain the historical development of democratic principles and institutions. Documents to use: Magna Carta, Mayflower Compact, Virginia House of Burgesses, Puritan General Court. Standard 5
- Describe religious developments and concepts in United States history and give examples of individuals who, throughout history, acted from their religious or philosophical beliefs. People: King Henry VIII, Martin Luther, Pilgrims/Separatists, Puritans, James Oglethorpe, Lord Baltimore, and William Penn. Standard 6
Second Quarter:
Students will:
- Describe significant events and people, which form the foundation of United States history in the chronological context of the history of the Americas and the world. Construct tiered timelines to show how different series of events happened simultaneously. Interpret historical data to determine cause-effect and time-order relationships. Topics: French and Indian War and Revolutionary War. Standard 1
- Examine data for point of view, historical context, bias, distortion or propaganda. Documents to analyze: “Common Sense” and Declaration of Independence. Standard 2
- Describe the history, interactions, and contributions of various peoples and cultures that have lived in the Western Hemisphere and United States. People: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, King George III, Thomas Paine, Samuel Adams, and other Revolutionary War people. Standard 3
- Explain how economic factors influenced historical events in the United States and in various regions of the world.. Reference to: French and Indian War. Standard 4
- Describe the basic ideas set forth in the Declaration of Independence. Give examples of political and civil rights in U.S. history. Describe how attributes of various people have affected their individual political rights. Topics: Pre-Revolutionary War and Revolutionary War Standard 5
- Give examples of individuals who, throughout history, acted from their religious or philosophical beliefs. Beliefs of: Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, Sam Adams, Patrick Henry, Thomas Paine, Ben Franklin, common colonists, etc. Standard 6
Third Quarter:
Students will:
- Describe significant events and people, which form the foundation of the United States history in the chronological context of the history of the Americas and the world. Topics: A new government, and Civics of U.S. Standard 1
- Explain data for point of view, historical context, bias, distortion, or propaganda and examine current concepts, issues, events, and themes from multiple, historical perspectives. Participate in Constitutional Convention. Standard 2
- Describe the common traits and characteristics that united the United States as a nation and a society. Compare how roles of people have differed throughout history based on gender, age, wealth, racial identity, etc. Concepts: Civics of U.S. a New Government. Standard 3
- Explain how the economy of the Western U.S. has historically depended upon natural resources and how this has affected the region. Topics: Constitutional Constitution and Compromise. Standard 4
- Explain the historical development of democratic governmental principles and institutions. Describe the basic ideas set forth in the Articles of Confederation, Constitution and Bill of Rights. Standard 5
- Give examples of how religious and philosophical beliefs have defined standards of right/wrong, good/evil, and justice/injustice in creating the Constitution. Standard 6
Fourth Quarter:
Students will:
- Describe significant events and people, which form the foundation of United States history in the chronological context of the history of the Americas and the world. Interpret historical data to determine cause-effect and time-order relationships. Topics: Western Expansion, Manifest Destiny, Slavery, Civil War. Standard 1
- Examine data for point of view, historical context, bias, distortion, or propaganda. Examine current concepts, issues, events, and themes from multiple, historical perspectives. Topic: Slavery and Civil War Standard 2
- Explain how tradition has acted to maintain elements of social organization throughout history. Describe how social roles have changed in the U.S. throughout history. Compare how roles of people have differed throughout history based on gender, age, wealth, and racial identity. Topics: Slavery and Civil War. Standard 3
- Describe how industrialization influenced the movement of people. Explain how economic factors influenced historical events in the U.S. and in various regions of the world. Topics: Industrial Revolution, Western Movement, Civil War Standard 4
- Give examples of political and civil rights in U.S. history. Describe how forms of involuntary servitude have been used to maintain and expand political power throughout history. Topics: Slavery and outcome of Civil War Standard 5
- Give examples of how religious and philosophical beliefs have defined standards of right/wrong, good/evil, and justice/injustice. Describe how societies have used various forms of visual arts, dance, theater and music to express their religious beliefs and philosophical ideas throughout history. Topics: Slavery and Underground Railroad. Standard 6
