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Social Studies
Social Studies - Grade 6

Ancient History
Ancient History
The learner will be able to identify and describe the culture and economic systems of the Inuits (Eskimos), the Incas, the Mayans, the Aztecs, and the Toltecs.
Strand Scope Source
Indigenous People Master NE:Standards, May 8, 1998, Grades 5-8, 8.1.1
  
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Prehistoric/Early Civilizations
Ancient History
The learner will be able to explain how geography and climate influenced the way Native Americans lived.
Strand Scope Source
Early Civilizations Master NE: Standards, May 8, 1998, Grades 5-8, 8.1.1
  
Ancient History
The learner will be able to evaluate the pre-historic, the pre-Columbian, and the Conquest Periods as related to Canada and Latin America.
Strand Scope Source
Early Civilizations Master NE: Standards, May 8, 1998, Grades 5-8, 8.1.1
  
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First Global Era (1450 - 1750)
Exploration
The learner will be able to trace the routes and evaluate the early explorations of the Americas by the Europeans.
Strand Scope Source
European Expansion Master NE: Standards, May 8, 1998, Grades 5-8, 8.1.2
  
Exploration
The learner will be able to explain the motivations, obstacles, and accomplishments of sponsors and leaders of key expeditions from Spain, France, Portugal, England, and other European nations.
Strand Scope Source
European Expansion Master NE: Standards, May 8, 1998, Grades 5-8, 8.1.2
  
Exploration
The learner will be able to identify the political, economic, and social impact of the encounter between European and Native Americans.
Strand Scope Source
European Expansion Master NE: Standards, May 8, 1998, Grades 5-8, 8.1.2
  
Exploration
The learner will be able to identify the economic, ideological, religious, and nationalist forces that led to competition among European powers for control of North America.
Strand Scope Source
European Expansion Master NE: Standards, May 8, 1998, Grades 5-8, 8.1.2
  
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Era of Revolutions (1750 - 1914)
Expansion
The learner will be able to describe growth and change in the Americas from1801 to 1861, such as territorial exploration, expansion, and settlement in Texas and California.
Strand Scope Source
Latin America Introduce NE: Standards, May 8, 1998, Grades 5-8, 8.1.6
  
Expansion
The learner will be able to generalize about the influence of growth and change on the relationships between the U. S., Mexico, Canada, and the European powers including the effects of the Monroe Doctrine and Manifest Destiny.
Strand Scope Source
Latin America Master NE: Standards, May 8, 1998, Grades 5-8, 8.1.6
  
Latin America
The learner will be able to construct various time lines of American history from pre-Columbian times to 1877, highlighting landmark dates, technological changes, major political and military events, and major historical figures in Latin America and Canada.
Strand Scope Source
Latin America Master NE: Standards, May 8, 1998, Grades 5-8, 8.1.9
  
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Economics
Economics
The learner will be able to explain the system of bartering in Latin America and Canada.
Strand Scope Source
Economic Systems Master NE: Standards, May 8, 1998, Grades 5-8, 8.1.6
  
Economics
The learner will be able to interpret economic issues as expressed in maps, tables, diagrams, charts, political cartoons, and economic graphs.
Strand Scope Source
Economics Master NE: Standards, May 8, 1998, Grades 5-8, 8.3.10
  
Economics
The learner will be able to summarize tariff barriers to world trade with Canada and Latin America.
Strand Scope Source
Economic Systems Introduce NE. Standards, May 8, 1998, Grades 5-8, 8.2.2
  
Economics
The learner will be able to compare the U.S. economic system to the systems of Canada, Mexico, South America, and some Western European nations including the differences between traditional command and market economics and supply and demand.
Strand Scope Source
Supply Introduce NE: Standards, May 8, 1998, Grades 5-8, 8.3.7
  
Trade offs/Consumer Economics
The learner will be able to take part in a trade offs/consumer economics unit.
Strand Scope Source
Economics Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a)
  
Decisions
The learner will be able to engage in activities in which they will learn the rewards/consequences in making descisions.
Strand Scope Source
Economics Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a)
  
Money
The learner will be able to the value of making positive choices with money and the role money plays in our society.
Strand Scope Source
Economics Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a)
  
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Historical Perspective
Historical Analysis
The learner will be able to develop skills in historical analysis by identifying characters, settings, and events from narratives and world history such as those in Evangeline.
Strand Scope Source
Historical Analysis Master NE: Standards, May 8, 1998, Grades 5-8, 8.1.9
  
Latin Am and Canada
The learner will be able to develop skills in public speaking, discussion, debate, and persuasive writing by analyzing historical situations and events, such as those related to the Aztecs, the Incas, the Mayas, and the Toltecs, Hispanic Americans (Mestizos), and European Americans (Creoles), and rural and urban populations.
Strand Scope Source
Historical Analysis Master NE: Standards, May 8, 1998, Grades 5-8, 8.1.10
  
Latin America
The learner will be able to describe and analyze the changing role of the U. S. in world affairs between 1877 and 1930 such as that involved with the Spanish-American War and the Panama Canal.
Strand Scope Source
Historical Analysis Master NE: Standards, May 8, 1998, Grades 5-8, 8.2.2
  
Historical Analysis
The learner will be able to identify, analyze, and interpret primary sources such as artifacts, diaries, letters, photographs, art, documents, newspapers, contemporary media, and computer resources.
Strand Scope Source
Historical Analysis Master NE: Standards, May 8, 1998, Grades 5-8, 8.2.7
  
Skills
The learner will be able to construct various time lines comparing Canadian and Latin American history with that of the U. S..
Strand Scope Source
Time: Chronological Order Master NE: Standards, May 8, 1998, Grades 5-8, 8.2.7
  
Politics
The learner will be able to interpret political issues as expressed in maps, tables, diagrams, charts, political cartoons, and graphs.
Strand Scope Source
Data Interpretation Master NE: Standards, May 8, 1998, Grades 5-8, 8.3.10
  
Early Civilizations
The learner will be able to describe and compare selected civilizations in the Americas, focusing on chronology, location, geography, social structures, form of government, economy, religion, and contributions to later civilizations, such as the Mayan, the Aztec, the Incan, and the Toltec civilizations.
Strand Scope Source
Historical Analysis Master NE: Standards, May 8, 1998, Grades 5-8, 8.4.8
  
Historical Research
The learner will be able to improve their skills in historical research and geographical analysis by identifying, analyzing, and interpreting primary sources and secondary sources to make generalizations about events and life in world history up to 1000 A.D.
Strand Scope Source
Historical Analysis Master NE: Standards, May, 1998, Grades 5-8, 8.4.9
  
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Civics and Government
Civics
The learner will be able to compare and contrast the structures and functions of the governments of Nebraska, the United States, Canada, and Mexico, and other Latin American nations such as Cuba.
Strand Scope Source
Government Master NE: Standards, May 8, 1998, Grades 5-8, 8.3.1
  
Comparative Governments
The learner will be able to compare the election process at the local, state, and national levels including the similarities and differences between the major political parties and political systems of the U. S., Canada, Mexico, Nebraska, and other selected Latin American nations.
Strand Scope Source
Government Master NE: Standards, May 8, 1998, Grades 5-8, 8.3.2
  
Government Differences
The learner will be able to understand the difference between local, state, and federal governments.
Strand Scope Source
Government Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a)
  
Identify Powers & Body
The learner will be able to identify basic powers and the lawmaking body that make up each branch.
Strand Scope Source
Government Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a)
  
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Geography
Early Civilizations
The learner will be able to identify and compare contemporary national political boundaries with the location of the ancient and early American civilizations, empires, and kingdoms from 4000 B.C. to the present.
Strand Scope Source
World Geography Introduce NE: Standards, M<ay 8, 1998, Grades 5-8, 8.4.9
  
Countries of the World
The learner will be able to locate the major countries and geographical features of the world including those in Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Western Hemisphere.
Strand Scope Source
World Geography Master NE: Standards, May 8, 1998.; , District Approved Curriculum
  
Map Skills
The learner will be able to use basic map reading skills and vocabulary such as those needed to interpret geographical and historical maps.
Strand Scope Source
Map/Globe Skills Master NE: Standards, May 8, 1998, Grades 5-8, 8.3.10
  
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Urban Geography
Where to Buy & Sell Products
The learner will be able to explore where they buy their own products on a daily basis and how businesses decide where to sell their product.
Strand Scope Source
Growth Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a)
  
Growth & Renovation
The learner will be able to explore the growth of west Omaha and the renovation of downtown Omaha.
Strand Scope Source
Growth Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a)
  
Location of business
The learner will be able to understand how the location of a business is very important to be successful in selling their product.
Strand Scope Source
Location Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a)
  
Project
The learner will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of different cultures, geographical places, and the world around them.
Strand Scope Source
Location Master Elkhorn Public Schools(a)
  
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