Chapter -"Ancient Civilization"-The learner will examine
the ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia, Egypt, and the Indus Valley.
Lesson
Code
Lesson Title and Description
LA Number
1
Mesopotamian Geography-Investigate the following features of the ancient
civilization of Mesopotamia: natural environment of the Tigris and
Euphrates Rivers, Babylonia, Babylon, Hanging Gardens of Babylon.
322 , 514
2
Mesopotamian Culture-Investigate the following features of the ancient
civilization of Mesopotamia: the development of writing and the
impact of written records on the development of a civilization.
328 , 524
3
Mesopotamian Government-Investigate the following features of the ancient
civilization of Mesopotamia: the Code of Hammurabi and the contribution
of laws to a developing civilization.
329 , 542
4
Egyptian Geography-Investigate the following features of the ancient
civilization of Egypt: natural environments of the Nile River Valley
and the Sahara Desert.
345 , 548
5
Egyptian Culture-Investigate the following features of the ancient
civilization of Egypt: the development of writing and the impact
of written records on the development of a civilization.
356 , 553
6
Egyptian Architecture-Investigate the following features of the ancient
civilization of Egypt: art, pyramids, mummies, pharaohs, Sphinx.
369 , 577
7
Indus River Geography-Investigate the following features of the ancient
civilization of the Indus River Valley: the natural environment
of the Indus River Valley, Mohenjo-Daro, and Harappa.
379 , 595
10
Similarities & Differences-Analyze similarities and differences among
the three civilizations studied.
384
Chapter -"Aztecs, Incas & Mayas"-The learner will examine
the ancient civilizations of the Aztecs, Incas, and Mayas.
Lesson
Code
Lesson Title and Description
LA Number
1
Mayan Culture-Investigate the following features of the Mayan civilization:
writing, art, architecture, government.
409 , 607
2
Mayan Science-Investigate the following features of the Mayan civilization:
development of a calendar, mathematics, astronomy.
414
3
Aztec Culture-Investigate the following features of the Aztec Empire:
aqueducts, art, architecture, society. Investigate the following
features of the Mayan civilization: development of a calendar, mathematics,
astronomy.
441 , 617
5
Incan Society-Investigate the following features of the Incan society:
natural environment of the Andes Mountains, Machu Picchu, Cuzco,
road system.
443 , 629
6
Incan Culture-Investigate the following features of the Incan society:
art, architecture, government.
451
8
Similarities & Differences-Analyze similarities and differences among
the three civilizations studied.
455
Chapter -"U.S. Revolutionary Period"-The learner will
examine the history of the United States during the Revolutionary
and Early National periods.
Lesson
Code
Lesson Title and Description
LA Number
1
Colonization-Explain the importance of the roles of the Viking, Spanish,
and French in the events leading to the colonization of America.
237 , 278 , 727
2
English Colonies-Describe in general terms the English colonies before
1750.
192 , 279 , 316 , 317 , 426 , 427
, 428 , 745
3
Causes of French & Indian War-Identify the basis of conflict that led
to the French and Indian War.
419 , 453
4
Results of French & Indian War-Summarize the results of the French
and Indian War.
457 , 530
5
Causes of Revolution-Analyze the following events that contributed
to the outbreak of the American Revolution: Pontiac's Rebellion,
Proclamation of 1763.
471 , 480
6
Causes of Revolution-Explain why the colonists resisted the Stamp Act.
489 , 492
7
Causes of Revolution-Analyze the following events that contributed
to the outbreak of the American Revolution: Townshend Acts, Boston
Massacre.
506 , 511
8
Causes of Revolution-Analyze the following events that contributed
to the outbreak of the American Revolution: Boston Tea Party, Intolerable
Acts.
555 , 567
9
First Continental Congress-Identify the importance of the First Continental
Congress.
606 , 611
10
Lexington & Concord-Describe the battles of Lexington and Concord.
652 , 680
13
People & Causes-Investigate the following people and their roles in
the events leading to the outbreak of the American Revolution: Crispus
Attucks, John Adams, Paul Revere.
714 , 738
14
Battle of Bunker Hill-Describe the significance of the battle of Bunker
Hill.
711 , 712
15
Second Continental Congress-Explain the role of the Second Continental
Congress.
756 , 764
16
Common Sense-Summarize the purpose of Thomas Paine's pamphlet Common
Sense.
654 , 674
18
Concepts of Liberty-Discuss the propositions that all men are created
equal,the responsibility of the government to protect the unalienable
rights of the people, the natural rights of life, liberty, and the
pursuit of happiness,and the right of the people. . .to institute
a new government.
695 , 703
21
People in the Revolution-Investigate the following people and their
roles in the American Revolution: George Washington as commander-in-chief
of the new Continental Army, Martha Washington.
463 , 486
22
People in the Revolution-Investigate the following people and their
roles in the American Revolution: Molly Pitcher [Mary Hays], Deborah
Sampson, Mercy Otis Warren, Laura Wolcott, Sybil Ludington.
470 , 485
23
People in the Revolution-Investigate the following people and their
roles in the American Revolution: Peter Salem, Henri Christophe,
Prince Whipple, Oliver Cromwell, Salem Poor, Phillis Wheatley.
477 , 478
24
Major Battles-Examine the following major battles of the American Revolution
from the standpoint of location, key people, and outcomes: Trenton,
Saratoga.
487 , 491
25
Major Battles-Examine the following major battles of the American Revolution
from the standpoint of location, key people, and outcomes: Ticonderoga
(1777), Savannah, King's Mountain.
504 , 505
26
Valley Forge-Describe the conditions at Valley Forge in the winter
of 1777. Evaluate the significance of Valley Forge.
529 , 532
27
American Allies-Examine the United States' relationships with the following
European countries, and explain how they contributed to the American
cause: France, Poland, Germany.
536 , 540
28
Frontier Battles-Examine the following battles on the frontier during
the American Revolution from the standpoint of location, key people,
and outcomes: Kaskaskia, Cahokia, Vincennes.
568 , 570
29
Sea Battles-Examine the following sea battle during the American Revolution
from the standpoint of location, key people, and outcome: ''Bonhomme
Richard vs. Serapis.''
586 , 594
30
Benedict Arnold-Identify Benedict Arnold's varied roles in the American
Revolution.
609 , 615
31
Yorktown-Describe the American victory at Yorktown and the end of the
American Revolution.
628 , 630
33
Timeline-Construct a time line of the Revolutionary War Era.
757
Chapter -"Geography"-The learner will investigate the
world in spatial terms. The learner will investigate the interaction
of people with their physical environment.
Lesson
Code
Lesson Title and Description
LA Number
1
Tools-Use geographic tools such as maps, globes, and atlases to gather
and interpret data about the world.
456 , 475
2
Skills-Locate and identify on a world map or globe the continents,
oceans, hemispheres, equator, prime meridian, and International
Date Line.
461 , 484
3
Maps-Investigate and use a variety of maps, such as political, physical,
relief, population, and climate.
465 , 490
4
Longtitude & Latitude-Use longitude and latitude to locate specific
places on a map or globe.
458 , 472
5
Delta, Strait, Channel-Demonstrate ability to use the following geographical
terminology: delta, strait, channel. Locate examples of each on
a map.
464 , 533
6
Plateau, Prairie, Mesa-Demonstrate ability to use the following geographical
terminology: plateau, prairie, mesa. Locate examples of each on
a map.
513
7
Isthmus, Peninsula, Fjord-Demonstrate ability to use the following
geographical terminology: isthmus, peninsula, fjord. Locate examples
of each on a map.
526
8
Mountain Ranges-Locate on a map the following major mountain ranges
of the world: Andes, Rockies, Himalayas, Atlas, Alps.
469 , 554
9
Rivers-Locate on a map the following major rivers of the world: Amazon,
Mississippi, Yellow, Yangtze, Ganges, Nile, Danube, Rhine, Volga.
562
Chapter -"United States Civics"-The learner will examine
the United States political system in historical context and from
the standpoint of present-day practice.
Lesson
Code
Lesson Title and Description
LA Number
1
Articles of Confederation-Describe the strengths and weaknesses of
the Articles of Confederation.
323 , 512
2
Constitutional Convention-Explain the purpose of the Constitutional
Convention.
331 , 522
3
People of the Convention-Investigate the following groups and people
of the Constitutional Convention: ''Founding Fathers,'' James Madison,
Alexander Hamilton, Benjamin Franklin, George Washington
349 , 531
4
Topics of the Convention-Investigate the following topics of the Constitutional
Convention: arguments between large and small states, the Great
Compromise.
360 , 544
5
Issue of Slavery-Investigate the following key topic of the Constitutional
Convention: the issue of slavery.
367 , 551
6
Constitution-Summarize the following features of the United States
Constitution: federal system of government, separation of powers,
three branches of government.
370 , 560
7
Constitution-Summarize the following features of the United States
Constitution: checks and balances, veto power, ability to amend.
378 , 564
8
United States Government-Demonstrate understanding that the United
States government is based on a constitution and that the United
States Constitution is the supreme law of the land.
388 , 569
9
Bill of Rights-Examine the Bill of Rights, and explain its importance
and relevance in today's society.
415 , 579
10
Three Branches-Discuss the functions of the three branches of the United
States government.
417 , 583
11
George Washington-Analyze the contributions of George Washington as
the nation's first president. Discuss the phrases: ''the father
of our Country'' and ''first in war, first in peace, and first in
the hearts of his countrymen''.
432 , 593
12
Need for Laws-Examine the need for laws and the role of citizenship
in promoting them. Evaluate the interaction between rights and responsibilities.
442 , 588
Chapter -"Economics"-The learner will demonstrate an understanding
of economics through the study of production, distribution, and
consumption.
Lesson
Code
Lesson Title and Description
LA Number
1
Wants & Needs-Differentiate between personal wants and needs.
366 , 596
3
Government Revenue-Identify sources of revenue for local, state, and
federal governments.
373 , 600
6
Role of Money-Explain the role of money in everyday life.
400 , 622
7
Role of Economics-Review the role of economics in today's society.
413
Chapter -"Current Events"-The learner will examine and
analyze current issues and discuss how these issues might impact
present and future life.
Lesson
Code
Lesson Title and Description
LA Number
1
Gathering Information-Use public documents to gather information regarding
current issues and events.
627 , 768
2
Impact of Current Events-Examine possible impact of a current issue
or event on present-day life.
625
3
Impact on Future-Predict possible impact of a current issue or event
on future life.
626
4
Impact on Personal Life-Relate a current issue or event to personal
life.
684
Chapter -"Prehistoric Art"-Examine and describe the basic
styles of art from the following category: prehistoric cave art.
Lesson
Code
Lesson Title and Description
LA Number
1
Prehistoric Cave Art-Examine and describe the basic styles of
art from the following category: prehistoric cave art.