Social Studies
1st 9 weeks
Unit 3
Themes of Geography
� Location
Relative Location /Absolute Location
� Place
Human Characteristics/Physical Characteristics
� Human-Environmental Interactions
Humans adapt to the environment/Humans modify the environment/Humans depend
on the environment
� Movement
People/Goods /Ideas
� Regions
Formal/Functional/Vernacular (perceptual
Goal 4: The learner will explain geographic concepts and the relationship
between people and geography in real life situations.
4.01 Distinguish between various types of maps and globes.
4.02 Use appropriate source maps to locate communities.
4.03 Use geographic terminology to describe and explain variations in the
physical environment as communities.
4.04 Compare how people in different communities adapt to or modify the
physical environment to meet their needs.
Social Studies
2nd 9 weeks
Unit 4, 2
Goal 1: The learner will characterize qualities of good citizenship by
identifying people who made a difference in the community and other social
environments.
1.01 Identify and demonstrate characteristics of responsible citizenship and
explain how citizen participation can impact changes within a community.
1.02 Recognize diverse local, state, and national leaders, past and present,
who demonstrate responsible citizenship.
1.03 Identify and explain the importance of civic responsibility, including
but not limited to, obeying laws and voting.
1.04 Explain the need for leaders in communities and describe their roles and
responsibilities.
1.05 Suggest responsible courses of action in given situations and assess the
consequences of irresponsible behavior.
1.06 Identify selected personalities associated with major holidays and
cultural celebrations.
Goal 6: The learner will recognize how technology is used at home, school,
and in the community.
6.01 Describe and assess ways in which technology is used in a community's
economy.
6.02 Identify and describe contributions made by community leaders in
technology.
6.03 Identify the impact of technological change on communities around the
world.
Social Studies
3rd 9 weeks
Unit 4, 6
Goal 7: The learner will analyze the role of real and fictional heroes in
shaping the culture of communities.
7.01 Identify the deeds of local and global leaders.
7.02 Assess the heroic deeds of characters from folktales and legends.
7.03 Explore the role of selected fictional characters in creating new
communities.
Goal 5: The learner will apply basic economic principles to the study of
communities
5.01 Define and identify examples of scarcity.
5.02 Explain the impact of scarcity on the production, distribution, and
consumption of goods and services.
5.03 Apply concepts of specialization and division of labor to the local
community.
5.04 Compare and contrast the division of labor in local and global
communities.
5.05 Distinguish and analyze the economic resources within communities.
5.06 Recognize and explain reasons for economic interdependence of
communities.
5.07 Identify historic figures and leaders who have influenced the economies
of communities and evaluate the effectiveness of their contributions.
Social Studies
4th 9 weeks
Unit 1, 5
Goal 2: The learner will analyze the multiple roles that individuals perform
in families, workplaces, and communities
2.01 Distinguish and compare economic and social roles of children and adults
in the local community to selected communities around the world.
2.02 Analyze similarities and differences among families in different times
and in different places.
2.03 Describe similarities and differences among communities in different
times and in different places.
Goal 3: The learner will examine how individuals can initiate change in
families, neighborhoods, and communities.
3.01 Analyze changes, which have occurred in communities past and present.
3.02 Describe how individuals, events, and ideas change over time.
3.03 Compare and contrast the family structure and the roles of its members
over time.
