Principles of Constitutional Democracy 1. Knowledge of the principles expressed in documents shaping constitutional democracy in the United States A. (1) Principles expressed in documents shaping constitutional democracy in the United States Analyze responsibilities governments and citizens need to accept to become effective in a constitutional democracy SE/TE: Government, 1, 47, 90, 100, 128 133, 134, 135 136, 137, 142, 145, 148, 151, 160 165, 185, 189, 192, 193, 194, 198; For related information see Citizen Heroes pages 60, 90, 112, and 145. Compare and contrast the following: limited government rule of law majority rule minority rights SE/TE: Government, 1, 47, 90, 100, 128 133, 134, 135 136, 137, 142, 145, 148, 151, 160 165, 185, 189, 192, 193, 194, 198 Principles and Processes of Governance Systems 3. Knowledge of principles and processes of governance systems A. (1) Principles and processes of government Compare and contrast limited and unlimited SE/TE: Government, 1, 47, 90, 100, 128 133, governments (i.e., democratic and 134, 135 136, 137, 142, 145, 148, 151, 160 165, authoritarian governments) and how people s 185, 189, 192, 193, 194, 198 lives vary under these systems 1
Economic and Principles 4. Knowledge of economic concepts (including productivity and the market system) and principles (including the laws of supply and demand) A. (1) Economic concepts Apply the following economic concepts: investment productivity Gross Domestic Product (GDP) inflation profit and profit motive decisions Interpret the past, explain the present and predict future consequences of economic decisions SE/TE: Economic /Economics Systems, 1, 21, 28 30, 66, 67 68, 97, 100, 111, 131, 172, 180, 183 184, 191 193, 198, 221 C. (3) Interpreting the past, explaining the present and predicting the future of economic SE/TE: Resources and the Economy, 28 30; The People of South America, 88 90; City and Country Life, 91 92; Mexico: Opportunities and Challenges, 106 108; Guatemala: Working for a Better Life, 112 113; Panama and Its Canal, 120 122; The People of Haiti, 146 147; Puerto Rico: Seeking a New Direction, 153 154; Brazil: The Importance of the Rain Forest, 168 169; Venezuela in Crisis, 193 194; Projects, 198 D. (4) Understanding the consequences of personal and public economic decisions 2
Explain the consequences of personal and public economic decisions SE/TE: Resources and the Economy, 28 30; The People of South America, 88 90; City and Country Life, 91 92; Mexico: Opportunities and Challenges, 106 108; Guatemala: Working for a Better Life, 112 113; Panama and Its Canal, 120 122; The People of Haiti, 146 147; Puerto Rico: Seeking a New Direction, 153 154; Brazil: The Importance of the Rain Forest, 168 169; Venezuela in Crisis, 193 194; Projects, 198 Elements of Geographical Study and Analysis 5. Knowledge of major elements of geographical study and analysis (such as location, place, movement, regions) and their relationship to changes in society and the environment A. (1) Geographic research sources (e.g., maps, satellite images, globes, charts, graphs and databases) and how to evaluate and use them Use geographic research sources to process and report information to solve problems SE/TE: Section Assessment, 14, 21, 30, 44. 49, 56, 61, 68, 79, 86, 92, 108, 113, 122, 139, 147, 154, 172, 178, 185, 194; Review and Assessment, 31 32, 69 70, 93 94, 123 124, 155 156; 195 196; Standardized Test Prep, 32, 70, 94, 124, 156, 196; Skills for Life, 22 23, 62 63, 80 81, 114 115, 140 141, 186 187; Map Master, M6, M7, M8, M9, M10, M11, M12, M13, M14, M16, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 11, 16, 20, 25, 32, 39, 54, 59, 70, 73, 94, 97, 104, 106, 111, 117, 118, 124, 127, 137, 144, 151, 156, 159, 170, 174, 180, 190, 196; Atlas, 200 215 3
Construct maps SE/TE: Map Master Skills Handbook, M1 M17; Mental Mapping, 24 30, 102 108; Regional Maps, 9, 23, 39, 59, 73 B. (2) Use of the geography of Missouri, the United States, the Americas, and world to make predictions and solve problems: Location Locate major cities and nations of the world in historical context SE/TE: Map Master, M6, M7, M8, M9, M10, M11, M12, M13, M14, M16, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 11, 16, 20, 25, 32, 39, 54, 59, 70, 73, 94, 97, 104, 106, 111, 117, 118, 124, 127, 137, 144, 151, 156, 159, 170, 174, 180, 190, 196; Regional Overview, 2 3, 6 7 Locate the world s continents, oceans and major topographic features as civilizations spread SE/TE: Map Master, M6, M7, M8, M9, M10, M11, M12, M13, M14, M16, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 11, 16, 20, 25, 32, 39, 54, 59, 70, 73, 94, 97, 104, 106, 111, 117, 118, 124, 127, 137, 144, 151, 156, 159, 170, 174, 180, 190, 196; Regional Overview, 2 3, 6 7 Locate and describe geographic places, using absolute and relative location, especially as people were able to define them more accurately SE/TE: Map Master, M6, M7, M8, M9, M10, M11, M12, M13, M14, M16, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 11, 16, 20, 25, 32, 39, 54, 59, 70, 73, 94, 97, 104, 106, 111, 117, 118, 124, 127, 137, 144, 151, 156, 159, 170, 174, 180, 190, 196; Regional Overview, 2 3, 6 7 4
C. (3) Place Explain physical characteristics, such as climate, topography, relationship to water and ecosystems SE/TE: Latin America: Physical Geography, 8 9; Land and Water, 10 14; Climate and Vegetation, 15 23; Resources and Land Use, 24 30; Review and Assessment, 31 32; Standardized Test Prep, 33; Mexico and Central America, 96 97; Country Database, 98 101; The Caribbean, 126 127; Country Database, 128 133; South America, 158 159; Country Database, 160 165 Explain human characteristics, such as people s education, language, diversity, economies, religions, settlement patterns, ethnic background and political system SE/TE: Latin America: Shaped by Its History, 38 39; Early Civilizations of Middle America, 40 44; The Incas: People of the Sun, 45 49; European Conquest, 50 56; Independence, 57 63; From Past to Present, 64 68; Review and Assessment, 69 71; Cultures of Latin America, 72 73; The Cultures of Mexico and Central America, 74 81; The Cultures of the Caribbean, 82 86; The Cultures of South America, 87 92; Review and Assessment, 93 95 D. (4) Relationships within places 5
Describe how physical processes shape the physical environment SE/TE: Aztec Farming, 42, 43; Leaving the Countryside, 77; Country and City Life, 91 92; Mexico: Moving to the City, 102 108; Panama: An Important Crossroads, 116 122; Brazil: Geography Shapes a Nation, 166 172; Peru: An Ancient Land Looks to the Future, 173 178; Chile: Land of Contrasts, 179 187; Venezuela: Oil Powers the Economy, 188 194 Describe a variety of ecosystems, and explain where they may be found and how physical processes and human activities may change them F. (6) Human-environment interactions SE/TE: Latin America: Physical Geography, 8 9; Land and Water, 10 14; Climate and Vegetation, 15 23; Resources and Land Use, 24 30; Review and Assessment, 31 32; Standardized Test Prep, 33; Mexico and Central America, 96 97; Country Database, 98 101; The Caribbean, 126 127; Country Database, 128 133; South America, 158 159; Country Database, 160 165 Identify and describe world-wide patterns of resource distribution SE/TE: Resources and Land Use, 24 30; From Past to Present, 64 68; The Cultures of Mexico and Central America, 74 81; The Cultures of South America, 87 92; Mexico: Moving to the City, 102 108; Panama: An Important Crossroads, 116 122; Cuba s History, 135 136; Puerto Rican and American, 149 150; Chile s People and Products, 183; Venezuela: Oil Powers the Economy, 188 194 6
Identify how technology and culture have influenced resource use in the past Identify and explain environmental consequences of how people use resources from historical examples SE/TE: Technology, 43, 121; Science, 17, 32, 48, 124; Mexico: Moving to the City, 102 108; Guatemala: Descendants of an Ancient People, 109 115; Puerto Rico: An American Commonwealth, 148 155; Roads, Bridges, and Aqueducts, 48; Communication, 122; Transportation, 48; Railroad, 65; Panama Canal, 116 122; Colorful Buses in Haiti, 147; Modern Suspension Bridge, 178; Ships, 179 SE/TE: Resources and the Economy, 28 30; The People of South America, 88 90; City and Country Life, 91 92; Mexico: Opportunities and Challenges, 106 108; Guatemala: Working for a Better Life, 112 113; Panama and Its Canal, 120 122; The People of Haiti, 146 147; Puerto Rico: Seeking a New Direction, 153 154; Brazil: The Importance of the Rain Forest, 168 169; Venezuela in Crisis, 193 194 Identify and explain the effect of natural forces upon human activities from historical experiences SE/TE: Resources and the Economy, 28 30; The People of South America, 88 90; City and Country Life, 91 92; Mexico: Opportunities and Challenges, 106 108; Guatemala: Working for a Better Life, 112 113; Panama and Its Canal, 120 122; The People of Haiti, 146 147; Puerto Rico: Seeking a New Direction, 153 154; Brazil: The Importance of the Rain Forest, 168 169; Venezuela in Crisis, 193 194 7
G. (7) Relationships between and among places Explain causes and effects of migration streams, movements of people to job markets, barriers to human movement and how people overcome such barriers SE/TE: Human Migration, M14 M15; Early Civilizations of Middle America, 40 44; The Incas: People of the Sun, 45 49; European Conquest, 50 56; From Past to Present, 64 68; The Cultures of Mexico and Central America, 74 81; The Cultures of the Caribbean, 82 86; The Cultures of South America, 87 92; Mexico: Moving to the City, 102 108; The People of Haiti, 146 147; Coming to New York City, 150; Rio de Janeiro, 172; Chile s Cities, 183 H. (8) Regions Explain how regions of the world relate to one another and change over time SE/TE: Latin America: Shaped by Its History, 38 39; Early Civilizations of Middle America, 40 44; The Incas: People of the Sun, 45 49; European Conquest, 50 56; Independence, 57 63; From Past to Present, 64 68; Review and Assessment, 69 71; Cultures of Latin America, 72 73; The Cultures of Mexico and Central America, 74 81; The Cultures of the Caribbean, 82 86; The Cultures of South America, 87 92; Review and Assessment, 93 95 8
I. (9) Uses of geography Use geography to interpret the past, explain the present and plan for the future SE/TE: Latin America: Shaped by Its History, 38 39; Early Civilizations of Middle America, 40 44; The Incas: People of the Sun, 45 49; European Conquest, 50 56; Independence, 57 63; From Past to Present, 64 68; Review and Assessment, 69 71; Cultures of Latin America, 72 73; The Cultures of Mexico and Central America, 74 81; The Cultures of the Caribbean, 82 86; The Cultures of South America, 87 92; Review and Assessment, 93 95; Cuba: Clinging to Communism, 134 141; Haiti: A Democracy in Progress, 142 147 Relationships of Individual and Groups to Institutions and Traditions 6. Knowledge of relationships of the individual and groups to institutions and cultural traditions A. (1) Knowledge of how needs of individuals are met Analyze how the needs of individuals are met SE/TE: Latin America: Shaped by Its History, by families, friends, groups and 38 39; Early Civilizations of Middle America, organizations, such as governments, 40 44; The Incas: People of the Sun, 45 49; businesses, schools, religious institutions and European Conquest, 50 56; Independence, charities in the United States and other 57 63; From Past to Present, 64 68; Review and nations Assessment, 69 71; The Cultures of Mexico and Central America, 74 81; The Cultures of the Caribbean, 82 86; The Cultures of South America, 87 92; Review and Assessment, 93 95 C.(3) Effects of actions, cultural, traditions and institutions 9
Analyze how cultural traditions, human actions and institutions affect people s behavior SE/TE: Latin America: Shaped by Its History, 38 39; Early Civilizations of Middle America, 40 44; The Incas: People of the Sun, 45 49; European Conquest, 50 56; Independence, 57 63; From Past to Present, 64 68; Review and Assessment, 69 71; The Cultures of Mexico and Central America, 74 81; The Cultures of the Caribbean, 82 86; The Cultures of South America, 87 92; Review and Assessment, 93 95 D. (4) Effect of laws and events on relationships Identify how laws and events affect members of and relationships among groups G. (7) Methods of resolving conflicts SE/TE: Government, 1, 47, 90, 100, 128 133, 134, 135 136, 137, 142, 145, 148, 151, 160 165, 185, 189, 192, 193, 194, 198 Evaluate constructive processes or methods for resolving conflicts SE/TE: Latin America: Shaped by Its History, 38 39; Early Civilizations of Middle America, 40 44; The Incas: People of the Sun, 45 49; European Conquest, 50 56; Independence, 57 63; From Past to Present, 64 68; Review and Assessment, 69 71; Haiti: A Democracy in Progress, 142 147; Brazil: Geography Shapes a Nation, 166 172; Peru: An Ancient Land Looks to the Future, 173 178; Chile: Land of Contrasts, 179 187 10
Tools of Social Science Inquiry 7. Knowledge of the use of tools of social science inquiry (such as surveys, statistics, maps and documents) A. (1) Using primary and secondary sources Select, investigate, and present a topic using primary and secondary resources, such as oral interviews, artifacts, journals, documents, photos and letters SE/TE: Distinguishing Fact and Opinion, 80; Drawing Inferences and Conclusions, 114; Reading and Writing Handbook, RW1 RW5; Target Reading Skills, 8, 38, 72, 96, 126, 158;also see: Review and Assessment, 32, 70, 94, 124, 156 B. (2) Using maps, graphs, statistics, timelines, charts and diagrams Use maps, graphs, statistical data, timelines, charts and diagrams to interpret, draw conclusions and make predictions C. (3) Creating maps and graphics SE/TE: Map Master, M6, M7, M8, M9, M10, M11, M12, M13, M14, M16, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 11, 16, 20, 25, 32, 39, 54, 59, 70, 73, 94, 97, 104, 106, 111, 117, 118, 124, 127, 137, 144, 151, 156, 159, 170, 174, 180, 190, 196; Atlas, 200 215; Charts, Graphs, and Tables, 5, 18, 28, 46, 55, 66, 77, 95, 104, 111, 118, 125, 137, 144, 149, 151, 157, 168, 170, 174, 180, 189, 190; Making a Timeline, 62 63 11
Create maps, graphs, timelines, charts and diagrams to communicate information SE/TE: Map Master Skills Handbook, M1 M17; Mental Mapping, 24 30, 102 108; Regional Maps, 9, 23, 39, 59, 73; Making a Timeline, 62 63 D. (4) Using technological tools Use technological tools for research and presentation E. (5) Distinguishing fact and opinion Distinguish between fact and opinion and recognize bias and points of view F. (6) Supporting a point of view Identify, research and defend a point of view/position SE/TE: Go Online: Section Assessment, 14, 21, 30, 44. 49, 56, 61, 68, 79, 86, 92, 108, 113, 122, 139, 147, 154, 172, 178, 185, 194; Standardized Test Prep, 32, 70, 94, 124, 156, 196; Discovery School Channel Video/DVD, 11, 55, 85, 98, 106, 111, 119, 128, 135, 143, 151, 160, 168, 176, 184, 193 SE/TE: Fact and Opinion, 80 81; Synthesizing Information, 186 187 SE/TE: Target Reading Skills, 8, 38, 72, 96, 126, 158; Writing Activity, 14, 21, 30, 44. 49, 56, 61, 68, 79, 86, 92, 108, 113, 122, 139, 147, 154, 172, 178, 185, 194 12
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