6-8 Social Studies

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6-8 SOCIAL STUDIES

CITIZENSHIP

CONTENT STANDARD

Students will understand the rights, privileges and responsibilities of citizenship.

Performance Indicators

Assessment Strategies

6-8 examine the major historical and legal sources of personal and political rights (e.g. Constitution, court decisions)

� (6) compare major conflicts (e.g. American Revolution, French/Indian War) which occurred in the United States, Canada and Latin America

� (6) compare and contrast political rights that citizens in Latin America and Canada have versus American citizens

� (7) compare/examine the political rights of citizens in Europe, Asia, Africa and the United States

� (8) read/discuss what influences the making of laws and how and why the laws change

6-8 describe the procedures for participatory citizenship

� (6-8) recognize and describe how people can influence local, state or national governments

6-8 examine the ways citizens manage differences of opinion

� (6-8) identify and explain how and to what degree citizens opinions have shaped local, national and global political systems

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6-8 SOCIAL STUDIES

GOVERNMENT

CONTENT STANDARD

Students will understand the purpose, development and structures of governmental systems.

Performance Indicators

Assessment Strategies

6-8 differentiate the diverse characteristics and functions of governments around the world

� (6) compare/contrast types of government systems and their effect on populations of the neighboring countries in Latin America/Canada/United States

� (7) compare/contrast types of government systems and their effect and influence on other global countries and the United States

� (8) compare/contrast the United States and state of Maine government systems

6-8 compare and contrast the development, purpose and application of the Maine and United States constitutions

� (7-8) recognize/evaluate the similarities and differences between the United States Constitution and the Maine Constitution

� (8) explain the history and functions of Maine state government

6-8 describe how government policy changes affect political, economic and social issues of a nation (e.g. New Deal, balanced

budget, term limits)

� (6) identify the cause and effects that occur when governing systems change as it relates to Canada/Latin America

� (7) identify the cause and effects that occur when governing systems change around the world

� (8) identify the cause and effects that occur when government changes nationally and statewide

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6-8 SOCIAL STUDIES

POLITICS

CONTENT STANDARD

Students will understand the constitutional principles and democratic foundations of our national, state, and local political systems.

Performance Indicators

Assessment Strategies

6-8 identify and describe the civil rights, liberties, and responsibilities established in the Maine and United States Constitutions

� (6) compare rights, liberties, and responsibilities in Latin America with Maine and the United States

� (7) compare rights, liberties, and responsibilities in countries around the world with Maine and the United States

6-8 review the meaning of fundamental principles of American constitutional democracy (e.g. three branches of government,

representative institutions, separation of church and state, shared political values and principals)

� (6) compare Latin America/Canada with the United States

� (7) compare countries around the world with the United States

� (8) identify and explain the principles of American Democracy

� (8) describe the fundamentals of a pluralistic society (shared political values and principles)

6-8 relate how various interpretations of the constitution impact current issues

� (6) identify constitution of Latin America/Canada and how rights vary between them and the United States

� (7) identify constitutions of other countries and how rights vary between them and the United States

� (8) review major supreme court decisions and the impact on citizens

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6-8 SOCIAL STUDIES

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

CONTENT STANDARD

Students will understand the relationships among the United States and other nations.

Performance Indicators

Assessment Strategies

6-8 summarize the foreign policy powers which the Constitution gives to the branches of the government

�(8) describe and recognize the foreign policy powers of the President and Congress within the confines of the constitution

6-8 investigate foreign policy strategies and their applications during war and peace time

� (6) explain and differentiate between United States foreign policy with Latin America and Canada

� (7-8) explain and differentiate United States foreign policy with other countries and how it's changed through history

6-8 explain the reasons for alliances among nations (e.g. W.W.II Allies, France and the United States in the Revolution)

� (6) describe past alliances and the need for present day alliances, especially trade alliances with Canada and Latin America

� (7) describe past alliances and the need for present day alliances with countries around the world regarding trade, peace, and security

� (8) describe the benefits of alliances that the state of Maine enters into

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6-8 SOCIAL STUDIES

ECONOMIC SYSTEMS

CONTENT STANDARD

Students will understand the function and evolution of economic systems.

Performance Indicators

Assessment Strategies

6-8 explain and summarize the economic concepts of credit, interest rate, inflation, recession

� (6-8) define and give examples of credit and interest rates

� (6-8) explain cause and effects of inflation and recession

6-8 determine how scarcity affects an individuals decision about production and consumption of goods and services

� (6-8) identify and describe the concepts of supply and demand as it relates to Latin America/Canada, countries around the world, Maine

and the United States

6-8 connect the role of money and banking in the economy

� (6-8) identify factors that influence personal spending and saving decisions

6-8 recognize that countries have different economic goals (e.g. equity, stability, economic growth)

� (6) identify the economic goals of Canada and countries in Latin America

� (7) identify the economic goals of countries around the world

� (8) identify the economic goals of the United States and Maine

6-8 recognize the influence of distribution of world resources on international trade

� (6) recognize resources that the United States imports and/or exports to or from Latin America and Canada

� (7) recognize resources that the United States imports and/or exports to or from other countries

� (8) explain how and why Maine enters into trade agreements with other countries

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6-8 SOCIAL STUDIES

CULTURES

CONTENT STANDARD

Students will understand the origins, characteristics and interactions of cultures.

Performance Indicators

Assessment Strategies

6-8 understand the influence of ethnicity, gender, nationality, religion, and socioeconomic status on personal and group identity

� (6) describe and identify as these relate to Canada and Latin America

� (7) describe and identify as these relate to global countries

� (8) describe and identify as these relate to the United States and Maine

6-8 relate how cultural identity influences behavior

� (6) identify culturally specific behaviors that exist in Latin America and Canada and how they are different from the United States

� (7) identify culturally specific behaviors that exist in Europe and Asia and how they are different from the United States

� (8) identify the influence that various cultures and/or ethnic groups have within the United States and Maine

� (6-8) explain the impact of diverse cultures on society

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6-8 SOCIAL STUDIES

CHRONOLOGY

CONTENT STANDARD

Students will use chronology to demonstrate knowledge of major periods, themes, events, ideas and people in history.

Performance Indicators

Assessment Strategies

6-8 sequence major events and people in history of Maine, the United States, and selected world civilizations

� (6) trace the development of Canada and Latin America from the earliest settlement to present day

� (7) trace the development, growth and impact of selected civilizations (Mesopotamia through the Industrial Revolution)

� (8) sequence major events in Maine and United States history

6-8 organize chronologically simultaneous events in various parts of the world during a specific era

� (6) define and order parallel events occurring in Canada/Latin America/United States

� (7) define and order parallel events occurring within a specific time period in countries around the world (e.g. Industrialization, Revolution,

World Wars)

� (8) define and order parallel events occurring within a specific time period in the United States and Maine - include influence of other

countries

6-8 explain continuing themes and contributions of people in Maine, United States, and world history (e.g. revolution, technological

innovation, migration)

� (6-8) trace the development of major themes (technology, industry, environment, etc.) and the corresponding impact on society

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6-8 SOCIAL STUDIES

PLACES AND REGIONS

CONTENT STANDARD

Students will understand the concepts and physical and human characteristics of places and regions.

Performance Indicators

Assessment Strategies

6-8 understand the human characteristics of regions (e.g. religion, politics, technology, population, development, urbanization)

� (6) recognize the impact that humans have on Canada/Latin America

� (7) recognize the impact of demography globally

� (8) recognize the impact of demography within the United States and Maine

6-8 identify factors that contribute to changing regional characteristics (e.g. accessibility, migration, media image)

� (6) describe factors that lead to changes in regional characteristics in Canada and Latin America

� (7) describe factors that lead to changes in regional characteristics in other countries (migration routes, trade routes, etc.)

� (8) describe factors in Maine and the United States that lead to changes in regional characteristics (settlements, immigrations, etc.)

6-8 understand the interconnectedness of regions

� (6-8) explain how regions within a country interact and how countries interact and depend on each other

6-8 explain how and why regions change and how people adapt to or modify their environments

� (6-8) explain how certain regions and/or people get labeled, what those labels mean and the impact of those labels

6-8 define the origins and effects of regional labels and images (e.g. the rust belt, the South)

� (6) identify origins of regional labels and images in Latin America/Canada

� (7) identify origins of regional labels and images in countries around the world

� (8) identify origins of regional labels and images in Maine and the United States

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6-8 SOCIAL STUDIES

MAPS AND GEOGRAPHIC TOOLS

CONTENT STANDARD

Students will understand the uses of maps and other geographic tools and technologies.

Performance Indicators

Assessment Strategies

6-8 know the relative location and characteristics of major physical features, political divisions, and human settlements

� (6) identify major physical features, political divisions and settlements in Latin America/Canada

� (7) identify major physical features, political divisions and settlements in countries around the world

� (8) identify major physical features, political divisions and settlements in Maine and the United States

6-8 identify and locate continents

� (6) identify and locate northern and southern, eastern and western hemispheres

� (6) identify the physical and political regions of Latin America and Canada

� (7) identify and locate major physical features of the globe

� (7) identify and locate major settlements (cities) around the world

� (8) identify and locate major political divisions and settlements in Maine and the United States

6-8 explain and use the elements of maps and globes (e.g. legend, directions, parallels)

� (6-8) review and apply latitude and longitude to locate specific areas

� (6) explain and use scale and legend to interpret maps

� (7-8) use scale and legend to interpret more complex maps

� (6-8) demonstrate knowledge of different kinds of maps (population, climate, topographic, etc.)

6-8 analyze patterns in the world using maps, globes, charts, models and geographic databases

� (6-8) identify patterns (e.g. immigration, climate, population, resources)

� (6-8) explain the impact of regional and global patterns

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6-8 SOCIAL STUDIES

ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION

CONTENT STANDARD

Students will engage in historical inquiry, analysis, and interpretation.

Performance Indicators

Assessment Strategies

6-8 use a variety of primary and secondary sources to conduct historical research

� (6-7) form a research question and use appropriate print and/or technological media to complete the research

� (8) identify the most appropriate resources (web-based or print) for a research project

� (8) develop and use an extensive bibliography for a research project

6-8 determine the varying credibility of historical accounts

� (6-8) recognize difference between historical fact, fiction, point of view and opinion

� (6-8) identify and verify the original source of web-based material

6-8 use knowledge of the past to project potential outcomes for current issues

� (6-8) analyze cause and effect of past events

� (6-8) make predictions based on the analysis of past events

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6-8 SOCIAL STUDIES
CITIZENSHIP
CONTENT STANDARD

Students will understand the rights, privileges and responsibilities of citizenship.

Performance Indicators	Assessment Strategies
6-8 examine the major historical and legal sources of personal and political rights (e.g. Constitution, court decisions)
� (6) compare major conflicts (e.g. American Revolution, French/Indian War) which occurred in the United States, Canada and Latin America
� (6) compare and contrast political rights that citizens in Latin America and Canada have versus American citizens
� (7) compare/examine the political rights of citizens in Europe, Asia, Africa and the United States
� (8) read/discuss what influences the making of laws and how and why the laws change

6-8 describe the procedures for participatory citizenship
� (6-8) recognize and describe how people can influence local, state or national governments

6-8 examine the ways citizens manage differences of opinion
� (6-8) identify and explain how and to what degree citizens opinions have shaped local, national and global political systems
Top
6-8 SOCIAL STUDIES
GOVERNMENT
CONTENT STANDARD

Students will understand the purpose, development and structures of governmental systems.

Performance Indicators	Assessment Strategies
6-8 differentiate the diverse characteristics and functions of governments around the world
� (6) compare/contrast types of government systems and their effect on populations of the neighboring countries in Latin America/Canada/United States
� (7) compare/contrast types of government systems and their effect and influence on other global countries and the United States
� (8) compare/contrast the United States and state of Maine government systems

6-8 compare and contrast the development, purpose and application of the Maine and United States constitutions
� (7-8) recognize/evaluate the similarities and differences between the United States Constitution and the Maine Constitution
� (8) explain the history and functions of Maine state government

6-8 describe how government policy changes affect political, economic and social issues of a nation (e.g. New Deal, balanced
budget, term limits)
� (6) identify the cause and effects that occur when governing systems change as it relates to Canada/Latin America
� (7) identify the cause and effects that occur when governing systems change around the world
� (8) identify the cause and effects that occur when government changes nationally and statewide
Top
6-8 SOCIAL STUDIES
POLITICS

CONTENT STANDARD

Students will understand the constitutional principles and democratic foundations of our national, state, and local political systems.

Performance Indicators	Assessment Strategies
6-8 identify and describe the civil rights, liberties, and responsibilities established in the Maine and United States Constitutions
� (6) compare rights, liberties, and responsibilities in Latin America with Maine and the United States
� (7) compare rights, liberties, and responsibilities in countries around the world with Maine and the United States

6-8 review the meaning of fundamental principles of American constitutional democracy (e.g. three branches of government,
representative institutions, separation of church and state, shared political values and principals)
� (6) compare Latin America/Canada with the United States
� (7) compare countries around the world with the United States
� (8) identify and explain the principles of American Democracy
� (8) describe the fundamentals of a pluralistic society (shared political values and principles)

6-8 relate how various interpretations of the constitution impact current issues
� (6) identify constitution of Latin America/Canada and how rights vary between them and the United States
� (7) identify constitutions of other countries and how rights vary between them and the United States
� (8) review major supreme court decisions and the impact on citizens
Top
6-8 SOCIAL STUDIES
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

CONTENT STANDARD

Students will understand the relationships among the United States and other nations.

Performance Indicators	Assessment Strategies
6-8 summarize the foreign policy powers which the Constitution gives to the branches of the government
�(8) describe and recognize the foreign policy powers of the President and Congress within the confines of the constitution

6-8 investigate foreign policy strategies and their applications during war and peace time
� (6) explain and differentiate between United States foreign policy with Latin America and Canada
� (7-8) explain and differentiate United States foreign policy with other countries and how it's changed through history

6-8 explain the reasons for alliances among nations (e.g. W.W.II Allies, France and the United States in the Revolution)
� (6) describe past alliances and the need for present day alliances, especially trade alliances with Canada and Latin America
� (7) describe past alliances and the need for present day alliances with countries around the world regarding trade, peace, and security
� (8) describe the benefits of alliances that the state of Maine enters into

Top
6-8 SOCIAL STUDIES
ECONOMIC SYSTEMS

CONTENT STANDARD

Students will understand the function and evolution of economic systems.

Performance Indicators	Assessment Strategies
6-8 explain and summarize the economic concepts of credit, interest rate, inflation, recession
� (6-8) define and give examples of credit and interest rates
� (6-8) explain cause and effects of inflation and recession

6-8 determine how scarcity affects an individuals decision about production and consumption of goods and services
� (6-8) identify and describe the concepts of supply and demand as it relates to Latin America/Canada, countries around the world, Maine
and the United States

6-8 connect the role of money and banking in the economy
� (6-8) identify factors that influence personal spending and saving decisions

6-8 recognize that countries have different economic goals (e.g. equity, stability, economic growth)
� (6) identify the economic goals of Canada and countries in Latin America
� (7) identify the economic goals of countries around the world
� (8) identify the economic goals of the United States and Maine

6-8 recognize the influence of distribution of world resources on international trade
� (6) recognize resources that the United States imports and/or exports to or from Latin America and Canada
� (7) recognize resources that the United States imports and/or exports to or from other countries
� (8) explain how and why Maine enters into trade agreements with other countries
Top
6-8 SOCIAL STUDIES
CULTURES

CONTENT STANDARD

Students will understand the origins, characteristics and interactions of cultures.

Performance Indicators	Assessment Strategies
6-8 understand the influence of ethnicity, gender, nationality, religion, and socioeconomic status on personal and group identity
� (6) describe and identify as these relate to Canada and Latin America
� (7) describe and identify as these relate to global countries
� (8) describe and identify as these relate to the United States and Maine

6-8 relate how cultural identity influences behavior
� (6) identify culturally specific behaviors that exist in Latin America and Canada and how they are different from the United States
� (7) identify culturally specific behaviors that exist in Europe and Asia and how they are different from the United States
� (8) identify the influence that various cultures and/or ethnic groups have within the United States and Maine
� (6-8) explain the impact of diverse cultures on society
Top
6-8 SOCIAL STUDIES
CHRONOLOGY

CONTENT STANDARD

Students will use chronology to demonstrate knowledge of major periods, themes, events, ideas and people in history.

Performance Indicators	Assessment Strategies
6-8 sequence major events and people in history of Maine, the United States, and selected world civilizations
� (6) trace the development of Canada and Latin America from the earliest settlement to present day
� (7) trace the development, growth and impact of selected civilizations (Mesopotamia through the Industrial Revolution)
� (8) sequence major events in Maine and United States history

6-8 organize chronologically simultaneous events in various parts of the world during a specific era
� (6) define and order parallel events occurring in Canada/Latin America/United States
� (7) define and order parallel events occurring within a specific time period in countries around the world (e.g. Industrialization, Revolution,
World Wars)
� (8) define and order parallel events occurring within a specific time period in the United States and Maine - include influence of other
countries

6-8 explain continuing themes and contributions of people in Maine, United States, and world history (e.g. revolution, technological
innovation, migration)
� (6-8) trace the development of major themes (technology, industry, environment, etc.) and the corresponding impact on society
Top
6-8 SOCIAL STUDIES
PLACES AND REGIONS

CONTENT STANDARD

Students will understand the concepts and physical and human characteristics of places and regions.

Performance Indicators	Assessment Strategies
6-8 understand the human characteristics of regions (e.g. religion, politics, technology, population, development, urbanization)
� (6) recognize the impact that humans have on Canada/Latin America
� (7) recognize the impact of demography globally
� (8) recognize the impact of demography within the United States and Maine

6-8 identify factors that contribute to changing regional characteristics (e.g. accessibility, migration, media image)
� (6) describe factors that lead to changes in regional characteristics in Canada and Latin America
� (7) describe factors that lead to changes in regional characteristics in other countries (migration routes, trade routes, etc.)
� (8) describe factors in Maine and the United States that lead to changes in regional characteristics (settlements, immigrations, etc.)

6-8 understand the interconnectedness of regions
� (6-8) explain how regions within a country interact and how countries interact and depend on each other

6-8 explain how and why regions change and how people adapt to or modify their environments
� (6-8) explain how certain regions and/or people get labeled, what those labels mean and the impact of those labels

6-8 define the origins and effects of regional labels and images (e.g. the rust belt, the South)
� (6) identify origins of regional labels and images in Latin America/Canada
� (7) identify origins of regional labels and images in countries around the world
� (8) identify origins of regional labels and images in Maine and the United States
Top
6-8 SOCIAL STUDIES
MAPS AND GEOGRAPHIC TOOLS

CONTENT STANDARD

Students will understand the uses of maps and other geographic tools and technologies.

Performance Indicators	Assessment Strategies
6-8 know the relative location and characteristics of major physical features, political divisions, and human settlements
� (6) identify major physical features, political divisions and settlements in Latin America/Canada
� (7) identify major physical features, political divisions and settlements in countries around the world
� (8) identify major physical features, political divisions and settlements in Maine and the United States

6-8 identify and locate continents
� (6) identify and locate northern and southern, eastern and western hemispheres
� (6) identify the physical and political regions of Latin America and Canada
� (7) identify and locate major physical features of the globe
� (7) identify and locate major settlements (cities) around the world
� (8) identify and locate major political divisions and settlements in Maine and the United States

6-8 explain and use the elements of maps and globes (e.g. legend, directions, parallels)
� (6-8) review and apply latitude and longitude to locate specific areas
� (6) explain and use scale and legend to interpret maps
� (7-8) use scale and legend to interpret more complex maps
� (6-8) demonstrate knowledge of different kinds of maps (population, climate, topographic, etc.)

6-8 analyze patterns in the world using maps, globes, charts, models and geographic databases
� (6-8) identify patterns (e.g. immigration, climate, population, resources)
� (6-8) explain the impact of regional and global patterns
Top
6-8 SOCIAL STUDIES
ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION

CONTENT STANDARD

Students will engage in historical inquiry, analysis, and interpretation.

Performance Indicators	Assessment Strategies
6-8 use a variety of primary and secondary sources to conduct historical research
� (6-7) form a research question and use appropriate print and/or technological media to complete the research
� (8) identify the most appropriate resources (web-based or print) for a research project
� (8) develop and use an extensive bibliography for a research project

6-8 determine the varying credibility of historical accounts
� (6-8) recognize difference between historical fact, fiction, point of view and opinion
� (6-8) identify and verify the original source of web-based material

6-8 use knowledge of the past to project potential outcomes for current issues
� (6-8) analyze cause and effect of past events
� (6-8) make predictions based on the analysis of past events
Top