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Sixth Grade- World Studies

Sixth grade students will study the history, geography, political structures, and economics of Latin America & Canada, Europe, Australia & Oceania. By the end of 6th grade, students will be able to:
• Explain major historical developments leading to and of 20th & 21st century Latin America & Canada, Europe, Australia & Oceania• Explain the impact of location, climate, physical characteristics, natural resources, and population size on these regions of the modern world
• Describe the cultural characteristics of Latin America & Canada, Europe, Australia & Oceania
• Describe the impact of governmental policies and individual behaviors on these regions of the modern world
• Describe different economic systems and economic policies as they relate to these regions of the modern world
• Explain concepts of personal money management

Seventh Grade- World Studies

Seventh grade students will study the history, geography, political structures, and economics of Africa and Asia. By the end of 7th grade, students will be able to:
• Identify and explain significant historical developments leading to and of 20th & 21st century Africa and Asia
• Describe the development of the three major religions that originated in the Middle East
• Explain the impact of location, climate, physical
characteristics, natural resources, and population size on these regions of the modern world
• Describe the cultural characteristics of Africa and Asia
• Describe the impact of governmental policies
and individual behaviors on these regions of the modern world                                                                                     Describe different economic systems and economic policies as they relate to these regions of the modern world

 

Eighth Grade- Georgia History


• Describe different economic systems and economic policies as they relate to these regions of the modern world
Eighth grade students will study the history, geography, political structures, and economics of Georgia. By the end of 8th grade, students willbe able to:
• Explain, analyze, and evaluate major historical
developments leading up to Georgia statehood
• Explain, analyze, and evaluate the political, social, and economic history of Georgia
• Explain, analyze, and evaluate the role Georgia has played in significant historical events
affecting the United States, including Georgia’s role before, during, and after major wars
• Explain the impact of location, climate, physical characteristics, natural resources, and modes of
transportation on Georgia
• Describe the roles and responsibilities of Georgia citizens, of the three branches of Georgia government, and of local governments in Georgia
• Explain, evaluate, and/or give examples of economic factors affecting Georgia, including factors related to revenue of state and local
government

 

Research Links

Fact Monster

World Almanac for Kids

 

Sixth Grade World Studies

 

Seventh Grade World Studies

 

Mid East Conflict Websites:

Eighth Grade Georgia History

 


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