Social Studies 6 -8

Exit Expectations Western Hemisphere Sixth Grade

Identify a globe as the most correct model of the earth and maps as representations of the earth from an overhead perspective.
Analyze and read information found on physical, political, land use, population, and climate maps.
Identify and locate the oceans and continents.
Interpret information on a map key (legend).
Locate and identify the North and South Poles, a compass rose, and the four hemispheres.
Locate cities, states, and countries using latitude and longitude coordinates.
Determine distance between two given locations using map scales.
Describe and analyze the five themes of geography: location, place, human-environment interaction, movement, and regions.
Interpret information from tables, time lines, graphs, and charts.
Discuss the influence of ancient Latin American cultures and contributions on modern civilizations.
Name and locate the provinces and territories of Canada and their capitals.
Analyze the social pyramid of early Latin America and relate it to present times.

Exit Expectations Eastern Hemisphere Seventh Grade

Locate chosen countries of a continent in relationship to the United States
Identify important geographical aspects of a certain country: capital city, other important cities, rivers, lakes, mountains, and surrounding water bodies and countries.
Compare and contrast economic and political relationships or connections between countries of a particular continent and the Unites States.
Describe or analyze historical background events of a given country and the connection they have with modern-day activities.
Compare and contrast the cultural aspects of a given country with those of the United States: traditions, customs, religions, language, dress, foods, interpersonal and intra- personal relationships, religious and political observances, and architectural styles.
Describe how culture and experience influence people's perception of places and regions.
List characteristics of ecosystems on earth's surface.
Explain characteristics, patterns, and distributions of human settlement as humans compete for control of the earth's surface.
Describe forces of conflict and cooperation among people and how it influences them.
List changes that occur in the use, distribution, and importance of resources.

Exit Expectations

United States History

Eighth Grade

List European interests in the New World exploration and colonization.
Analyze reasons why the English colonized North America and describe colonial society.
Sequence the order of events leading up to the American Revolution.
Identify the major events of the war for independence.
Describe the general functions of the three branches of government.
Describe the system of checks and balances.
List some of the freedoms guaranteed by the Bill of Rights.
List ways in which the United States became more democratic following its establishment as a country.
Identify the major events influencing American expansion.
Identify the factors leading to division in the United States.
Describe slavery.
Identify the major events of the Civil War.
Locate and identify the 50 states and their capitals.
Identify the multi-cultural contributions and influences of various ethnic groups (including but not limited to native Americans, African-Americans, and Hispanics) throughout United States history.

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