Virginia Standards of Learning for History and Social Science
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Kindergarten
- K.1
The student will apply history and social science skills to practice citizenship in the classroom by
- K.1.a
taking responsibility for one’s actions
- K.1.b
practicing honesty and showing kindness to oneself and others
- K.1.c
recognizing the purpose of rules and practicing self-control
- K.1.d
caring for one’s personal property and respecting other students’ property; and
- K.1.e
taking turns, sharing, and working well with others for the good of everyone
- K.2
The student will apply history and social science skills to explain how communities honor state and national traditions ...
- K.2.a
Labor Day;
- K.2.b
Columbus Day (also known as Indigenous Peoples’ Day*) and Yorktown Victory Day;
- K.2.c
Election Day
- K.2.d
Veterans Day
- K.2.e
Thanksgiving Day
- K.2.f
Christmas Day
- K.2.g
New Year’s Day
- K.2.h
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
- K.2.i
George Washington Day (commonly known as Presidents’ Day)
- K.2.j
Memorial Day
- K.2.k
Juneteenth; and
- K.2.l
Independence Day
- K.3
The student will apply history and social science skills to define patriotism and explain how communities express patrio...
- K.3.a
identifying the American and Virginia flags
- K.3.b
identifying national and state symbols, including, but not limited to the bald eagle, the dogwood, and the cardinal
- K.3.c
recognizing the Pledge of Allegiance and the national anthem; and
- K.3.d
identifying the current president and explaining that the president is the leader of the United States and is elected by...
- K.4
The student will apply history and social science skills to recognize Virginia’s earliest communities by
- K.4.a
identifying examples of historic events, stories, and legends
- K.4.b
identifying early communities, changemakers, and contributions of leaders, including, but not limited to Indigenous trib...
- K.4.c
recognizing that places change over time; and
- K.4.d
identifying people who helped establish and lead the local community over time
- K.5
The student will apply history and social science skills to understand and explain what makes communities unique by
- K.5.a
explaining the roles of important local community members, such as, but not limited to medical personnel, first responde...
- K.5.b
identifying historic events; and
- K.5.c
telling the stories of the people that developed their local communities
- K.6
The student will apply history and social science skills to describe the relative location of people, places, and object...
- K.7
The student will apply history and social science skills to demonstrate an understanding of maps and globes by
- K.7.a
identifying the similarities and differences between a map and a globe
- K.7.b
identifying basic map symbols
- K.7.c
identifying land and bodies of water in the local community; and
- K.7.d
identifying the geographic location of the United States and Virginia on a map and globe
- K.8
The student will apply history and social science skills to demonstrate an understanding of primary economic principles ...
- K.8.a
describing ways people work to earn and save money to buy the things they need and want; and
- K.8.b
recognizing that Americans are free to make choices about what to buy and that they must make choices because they canno...
- S.K
The student will apply history and social science skills to the content by
- S.K.a
viewing and exploring information sources, including, but not limited to artifacts, primary and secondary sources, chart...
- S.K.b
applying geographic skills to identify and understand geographic features
- S.K.c
demonstrating curiosity and critical thinking through questioning
- S.K.d
sequencing and organizing information
- S.K.e
identifying similarities and differences to explain content
- S.K.f
recognizing cause-and-effect relationships
- S.K.g
using economic decision-making models to make informed economic decisions
- S.K.h
practicing civility, respect, hard work, and responsible citizenship skills; and
- S.K.i
using content vocabulary to demonstrate comprehension
Grade 1
- 1.1
The student will apply history and social science skills to practice citizenship in the classroom by
- 1.1.a
practicing honesty and showing kindness to oneself and others
- 1.1.b
recognizing the purpose of rules and practicing self-control
- 1.1.c
being respectful of others and celebrating differences in ethnic origins, customs, and traditions
- 1.1.d
working respectfully with one another to achieve a goal
- 1.1.e
contributing one’s time and talents to help others in their homes, schools, and communities through jobs
- 1.1.f
participating in classroom decision-making by voting; and
- 1.1.g
understanding that local and state government representatives are elected by citizens who vote
- 1.2
The student will apply history and social science skills to explain how communities honor local and national traditions ...
- 1.2.a
Labor Day;
- 1.2.b
Columbus Day (also known as Indigenous Peoples’ Day*) and Yorktown Victory Day;
- 1.2.c
Election Day
- 1.2.d
Veterans Day
- 1.2.e
Thanksgiving Day
- 1.2.f
Christmas Day
- 1.2.g
New Year’s Day
- 1.2.h
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
- 1.2.i
George Washington Day (commonly known as Presidents’ Day)
- 1.2.j
Memorial Day
- 1.2.k
Juneteenth; and
- 1.2.l
Independence Day
- 1.3
The student will apply history and social science skills to describe the symbols and traditions that honor and foster pa...
- 1.3.a
learning the Pledge of Allegiance and the National Anthem and the ways people express respect for the American flag
- 1.3.b
explaining the symbolism of the colors, stars, and stripes of the American flag
- 1.3.c
identifying the Virginia flag, state capitol building, the cardinal as the state bird, and the dogwood as the state flow...
- 1.3.d
explaining why people use symbols and have traditions
- 1.4
The student will apply history and social science skills to understand Virginia’s history by
- 1.4.a
identifying and describing important events and locations throughout the early history of the Commonwealth, including, b...
- 1.4.b
describing how life in various Virginia communities has changed over time; and
- 1.4.c
identifying local cities or counties on a map of Virginia
- 1.5
The student will apply history and social science skills to describe contributions of Virginia’s diverse people and the ...
- 1.5.a
Indigenous people: Chief Powhatan and Pocahontas;
- 1.5.b
Explorers: John Smith and Christopher Newport
- 1.5.c
Presidents: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and James Monroe; and
- 1.5.d
Barrier Breakers: John Mercer Langston, Booker T. Washington, Maggie L. Walker, Barbara Johns, Arthur R. Ashe, Jr., and ...
- 1.6
The student will apply history and social science skills to develop geographic skills by
- 1.6.a
using basic map symbols, including references to land, water, cities, and roads
- 1.6.b
using cardinal directions on maps
- 1.6.c
locating Virginia, the United States, continents, and oceans on maps and globes; and
- 1.6.d
constructing simple maps and including a title, map legend or key, and a compass rose.
- 1.7
The student will apply history and social science skills to connect geography to historic events of Virginia and the Uni...
- 1.7.a
identifying landforms and bodies of water of Virginia and describing how they affect the way people live
- 1.7.b
understanding that the location of Virginia determines its climate and its four distinct seasons;
- 1.7.c
locating the site of the Jamestown colony; and
- 1.7.d
locating Richmond and Washington, D.C., on Virginia and United States maps
- 1.8
The student will apply history and social science skills to explain how individuals make economic choices to meet their ...
- 1.8.a
identifying the difference between goods and services
- 1.8.b
describing how people can be both consumers and producers
- 1.8.c
describing ways people work to earn and save money to purchase goods and services
- 1.8.d
describing goods produced and services provided in Virginia; and
- 1.8.e
describing why people must make choices, prioritizing needs over wants
- S.1
The student will apply history and social science skills to the content by
- S.1.a
viewing and exploring information sources, including, but not limited to artifacts, primary and secondary sources, chart...
- S.1.b
applying geographic skills to identify and understand geographic features
- S.1.c
demonstrating curiosity and critical thinking through questioning
- S.1.d
sequencing and organizing information
- S.1.e
identifying similarities and differences to clarify and explain content
- S.1.f
recognizing cause-and-effect relationships
- S.1.g
using economic decision-making models to make informed economic decisions
- S.1.h
practicing civility, respect, hard work, and responsible citizenship skills; and
- S.1.i
using content vocabulary to demonstrate comprehension
Grade 2
- 2.1
The student will apply history and social science skills to distinguish between the rights and responsibilities that ind...
- 2.10
The student will describe the contributions and roles of changemakers in United States history, including, but not limit...
- 2.10.a
Scholars and Inventors: Benjamin Franklin, Benjamin Banneker, Thomas Jefferson, George Washington Carver, Booker T. Wash...
- 2.10.b
Explorers and Adventurers: Meriwether Lewis, William Clark, Sacagawea, Neil Armstrong, and Amelia Earhart;
- 2.10.c
Reformers and Champions: Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Helen Keller, Thurgood Marshall, Rosa Parks, Jackie Robins...
- 2.11
The student will apply history and social science skills to develop geographic mapping skills using world maps and globe...
- 2.11.a
locating the countries of North America and the bordering oceans
- 2.11.b
identifying major rivers, mountain ranges, lakes, and other physical features in the United States
- 2.12
The student will apply history and social science skills to connect geography to landmarks and historic events, includin...
- 2.12.a
the Jefferson Memorial and the Lincoln Memorial;
- 2.12.b
Valley Forge and George Washington’s crossing of the Delaware River; and
- 2.12.c
Yellowstone National Park
- 2.13
The student will apply history and social science skills to understand basic economic principles by
- 2.13.a
identifying natural resources (e.g., water, soil, wood, coal), human resources (i.e., people at work), and capital resou...
- 2.13.b
distinguishing between needs and wants
- 2.13.c
distinguishing between the use of barter and the use of money in the exchange for goods and services and describing how ...
- 2.13.d
explaining that scarcity (having limited resources) requires people to make choices about producing and consuming goods ...
- 2.1.a
exercising freedom of expression
- 2.1.b
exercising freedom of religion
- 2.1.c
understanding equal protection
- 2.1.d
voting for local, state, and national representatives
- 2.1.e
respecting and following laws
- 2.1.f
practicing honesty and trustworthiness; and
- 2.1.g
respecting the rights, beliefs, and opinions of others
- 2.2
The student will apply history and social science skills to understand citizenship by
- 2.2.a
identifying the benefits of being a U.S. citizen; and
- 2.2.b
identifying the responsibilities of being a U.S. citizen.
- 2.3
The student will apply history and social science skills to explain how communities honor local and national traditions ...
- 2.3.a
Labor Day;
- 2.3.b
Columbus Day (also known as Indigenous Peoples’ Day*) and Yorktown Victory Day;
- 2.3.c
Election Day
- 2.3.d
Veterans Day
- 2.3.e
Thanksgiving Day;
- 2.3.f
Christmas Day
- 2.3.g
New Year’s Day
- 2.3.h
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
- 2.3.i
George Washington Day (commonly known as Presidents’ Day)
- 2.3.j
Memorial Day
- 2.3.k
Juneteenth; and
- 2.3.l
Independence Day
- 2.4
The student will apply history and social science skills to recognize state and national symbols, including, but not lim...
- 2.4.a
locating the Virginia and United States capitals and Capitol buildings
- 2.4.b
explaining the meaning behind symbols including, but not limited to the American flag, bald eagle, Washington Monument, ...
- 2.4.c
learning about the meaning of the American flag and the words chosen in the Pledge of Allegiance and the National Anthem
- 2.5
The student will use history and social science skills to identify the geographic location, use of resources, and contri...
- 2.5.a
Indigenous nations and tribes of the Eastern Woodlands
- 2.5.b
Indigenous nations and tribes of the Plains
- 2.5.c
Indigenous nations and tribes of the Southwest; and
- 2.5.d
understanding tribal sovereignty, and the importance of land, history, and culture.
- 2.6
The student will use history and social science skills to identify the geographic location, use of resources, and contri...
- 2.7
The student will apply history and social science skills to describe the revolutionaries who fought for America’s freedo...
- 2.7.a
John Adams
- 2.7.b
Benjamin Franklin
- 2.7.c
Alexander Hamilton
- 2.7.d
Patrick Henry
- 2.7.e
Thomas Jefferson
- 2.7.f
James Madison (known as the “Father of the Constitution”);
- 2.7.g
Paul Revere; and
- 2.7.h
George Washington (known as the “Father of our Country”).
- 2.8
The student will apply history and social science skills to understand the principles of American democracy and relate t...
- 2.8.a
identifying reasons for the settlement of the thirteen colonies
- 2.8.b
explaining the relationships between the colonies and Great Britain; and
- 2.8.c
identifying key components of the Declaration of Independence
- 2.9
The student will apply history and social science skills to understand key events in United States history including, bu...
- 2.9.a
recognizing the reasons for moving the nation’s capital from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C. and the importance of the ...
- 2.9.b
describing the impact of the Louisiana Purchase on the westward expansion of the United States
- S.2
The student will apply history and social science skills to the content by
- S.2.a
viewing and exploring information sources, including, but not limited to artifacts, primary and secondary sources, chart...
- S.2.b
applying geographic skills to identify and understand geographic features and connections
- S.2.c
demonstrating curiosity and critical thinking through questioning and drawing conclusions
- S.2.d
sequencing and organizing information
- S.2.e
identifying similarities and differences to clarify and explain content
- S.2.f
recognizing cause-and-effect relationships
- S.2.g
using economic decision-making models to make informed economic decisions
- S.2.h
practicing civility, respect, hard work, honesty, trustworthiness, and responsible citizenship skills; and
- S.2.i
using content vocabulary to demonstrate comprehension
Grade 3
- 3.1
The student will apply history and social science skills to define citizenship and explain the rights and responsibiliti...
- 3.10
The student will apply history and social science skills to explain basic economic principles by
- 3.10.a
defining production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services
- 3.10.b
understanding different cultures and the natural, human, and capital resources they use in the production of goods and s...
- 3.10.c
recognizing that because people and regions cannot produce everything they want, they specialize in what they do best an...
- 3.10.d
identifying examples of making an economic choice and explaining the idea of opportunity cost
- 3.1.a
recognizing that Americans are people of diverse ethnic origins, customs, and traditions that are united by the basic pr...
- 3.1.b
describing the rights guaranteed to citizens in the First Amendment
- 3.1.c
understanding the importance of supporting and defending the Constitution of the United States and the Bill of Rights;
- 3.1.d
respecting and following local, state, and federal laws
- 3.1.e
taking part in the voting process when making classroom decisions
- 3.1.f
running for elected office
- 3.1.g
serving on a jury
- 3.1.h
paying local, state, and federal taxes
- 3.1.i
describing the purpose of rules; and
- 3.1.j
understanding responsible digital citizenship
- 3.2
The student will apply history and social science skills to locate and describe major geographic features of Africa, Ant...
- 3.2.a
locating and describing the seven continents and the five oceans; and
- 3.2.b
locating and describing the equator, the Prime Meridian, and the four hemispheres
- 3.3
The student will apply history and social science skills to describe major geographic features of ancient societies on a...
- 3.3.a
identifying and locating major bodies of water
- 3.3.b
identifying and locating major mountain ranges
- 3.3.c
describing how geographic features have impacted the lives of individuals; and
- 3.3.d
connecting geography to major historical events.
- 3.4
The student will apply history and social science skills to describe the geographic, political, economic, and social str...
- 3.4.a
locating ancient Egypt on a map of the world
- 3.4.b
connecting the geography of ancient Egypt and its economy
- 3.4.c
identifying and explaining the government
- 3.4.d
describing the arts and innovations; and
- 3.4.e
identifying and explaining the architecture and its influence in the world today
- 3.5
The student will apply history and social science skills to describe the geographic, political, economic, and social str...
- 3.5.a
locating ancient China on a map of the world
- 3.5.b
connecting the geography of ancient China and its economy
- 3.5.c
identifying and explaining the government
- 3.5.d
describing the arts and innovations; and
- 3.5.e
identifying and explaining the architecture and its influence in the world today
- 3.6
The student will apply history and social science skills to describe the geographic, political, economic, and social str...
- 3.6.a
locating ancient Greece on a map of the world
- 3.6.b
describing the unique geography of ancient Greece
- 3.6.c
identifying and explaining direct democracy
- 3.6.d
describing the arts and innovations; and
- 3.6.e
identifying and explaining the architecture and its influence in the world today
- 3.7
The student will apply history and social science skills to describe the geographic, political, economic, and social str...
- 3.7.a
locating ancient Rome on a map of the world
- 3.7.b
connecting the geography of ancient Rome and its economy
- 3.7.c
identifying and explaining representative democracy
- 3.7.d
describing the arts and innovations; and
- 3.7.e
identifying and explaining the architecture and its influence in the world today
- 3.8
The student will apply history and social science skills to describe the geographic, political, economic, and social str...
- 3.8.a
locating the ancient empire of Mali on a map of the world;
- 3.8.b
connecting the geography of the ancient empire of Mali and its economy;
- 3.8.c
identifying and explaining the government
- 3.8.d
describing the arts and innovations; and
- 3.8.e
identifying and explaining the architecture and its influence in the world
- 3.9
The student will apply history and social science skills to explain the basic structure of the United States government ...
- 3.9.a
explaining the purpose of governments and understanding that other countries have governments similar to and different f...
- 3.9.b
explaining how the Constitution supports the structure of the United States government
- 3.9.c
identifying and describing the three branches of government
- 3.9.d
explaining what governments do at the national, state, and local levels; and
- 3.9.e
explaining how local, state, and national governments are organized
- S.3
The student will apply history and social science skills to the content by
- S.3.a
analyzing and interpreting information sources, including, but not limited to artifacts, primary and secondary sources, ...
- S.3.b
applying geographic skills to identify and understand geographic features and connections
- S.3.c
developing questions, demonstrating curiosity, and engaging in critical thinking and analysis
- S.3.d
using evidence to construct timelines, classify events, and distinguish fact from opinion
- S.3.e
comparing and contrasting people, places, and events
- S.3.f
identifying cause-and-effect relationships to clarify and explain content
- S.3.g
using economic decision-making models to make informed economic decisions
- S.3.h
practicing civility, respect, hard work, honesty, trustworthiness, and responsible citizenship skills; and
- S.3.i
using content vocabulary to demonstrate learning through oral and written products
Grade 4
- S.VS
The student will apply history and social science skills to the content by
- S.VS.a
analyzing and interpreting information sources, including but not limited to artifacts, primary and secondary sources, c...
- S.VS.b
applying geographic skills to identify and understand geographic features and connections
- S.VS.c
developing questions, enhancing curiosity, and engaging in critical thinking and analysis
- S.VS.d
using evidence to construct timelines, classify events, and distinguish fact from opinion
- S.VS.e
comparing and contrasting people, places, and events
- S.VS.f
identifying cause-and-effect relationships to clarify and explain content
- S.VS.g
using economic decision-making models to make informed economic decisions and to explain the incentives and consequences...
- S.VS.h
practicing civility, respect, hard work, honesty, trustworthiness, and responsible citizenship skills; and
- S.VS.i
developing products that reflect an understanding of content
- VS.1
The student will apply history and social science skills to explain the relationship between physical geography and the ...
- VS.10
The student will apply history and social science skills to understand the role Virginians played in American history du...
- VS.11
The student will apply history and social science skills to understand the Civil Rights Movement in Virginia by
- VS.11.a
explaining the social and political events connected to disenfranchisement of African American voters in Virginia in the...
- VS.11.b
investigating the political, social, and economic effects of choices made during the Civil Rights Era by Virginians incl...
- VS.12
The student will use history and social science skills to recognize why Virginia is known as the “Mother of Presidents”.
- VS.13
The student will apply history and social science skills to explain Virginia’s role in the global economy in the 21st Ce...
- VS.13.a
examining major products and industries important to Virginia; and
- VS.13.b
examining the impact of the ideas, innovations, and advancements of Virginians on a global market
- VS.1.a
locating Virginia and its bordering states on maps of the United States and North America
- VS.1.b
locating and describing the relative location and physical characteristics of Virginia's five geographic regions on a ma...
- VS.1.c
locating, identifying, and describing the impact of Virginia’s bodies of water on its history, economy, and culture
- VS.2
The student will apply history and social science skills to describe the Indigenous nations of Virginia past and present...
- VS.2.a
describing how archaeologists have recovered artifacts from important places in the history of Indigenous people, includ...
- VS.2.b
describing Virginia’s three most prominent Indigenous language groups (i.e., the Algonquian, the Siouan, and the Iroquoi...
- VS.2.c
describing the diversity among the Indigenous nations
- VS.2.d
describing the relationships and interactions of Virginia’s Indigenous People and their environment, circa 1600; and
- VS.2.e
describing the lives and cultures of Virginia’s Indigenous People leading to the present day.
- VS.3
The student will apply history and social science skills to explain the causes and effects of events associated with the...
- VS.3.a
explaining the reasons for English colonization
- VS.3.b
describing the economic and geographic influences on the decision to settle at Jamestown
- VS.3.c
describing the importance of the Virginia Company of London Charter (April 10, 1606) in establishing the Jamestown colon...
- VS.3.d
describing the interactions between the English colonists and the Indigenous people, including the role of the Powhatan ...
- VS.3.e
describing the hardships faced by settlers at Jamestown and the changes that took place to ensure survival, including, b...
- VS.3.f
analyzing the impact of the arrival of Africans and women to the Jamestown settlement; and
- VS.3.g
identifying the significance of establishing the General Assembly (1619), the first representative legislative body in E...
- VS.4
The student will apply history and social science skills to understand life in the Virginia colony by
- VS.4.a
explaining the importance and influence of agriculture
- VS.4.b
examining how colonial Virginia reflected the culture of Virginia’s Indigenous People, European (English, Scots-Irish, G...
- VS.4.c
distinguishing between indentured servants and enslaved people, including how European countries traded for, transported...
- VS.4.d
describing the laws that established race-based enslavement
- VS.4.e
explaining the reasons for the relocation of Virginia’s capital from Jamestown to Williamsburg; and
- VS.4.f
describing ways people exchanged goods and services in Colonial Virginia
- VS.5
The student will apply history and social science skills to explain Virginia and Virginians’ role during the American Re...
- VS.5.a
explaining the principles and events that convinced the colonists to declare independence and go to war with Great Brita...
- VS.5.b
examining the important contributions, leadership, and experiences of Virginians during the war including, but not limit...
- VS.5.c
identifying the reasons for the relocation of Virginia’s capital from Williamsburg to Richmond; and
- VS.5.d
identifying the importance of the American victory at Yorktown
- VS.6
The student will apply history and social science skills to explain the establishment and growth of the new American nat...
- VS.6.a
explaining the roles of George Washington (known as the “Father of Our Country”), James Madison (known as the “Father of...
- VS.6.b
explaining the development of founding Virginia documents, including the Virginia Declaration of Rights (written by Geor...
- VS.6.c
describing how principles of these founding Virginia documents inspired the Declaration of Independence, the Constitutio...
- VS.6.d
explaining how geographical features and technological advances impacted the western movement in the first half of the 1...
- VS.6.e
explaining the causes and events of Nat Turner’s Rebellion and how it impacted the institution of slavery
- VS.7
The students will apply history and social science skills to understand the key people, events, and issues of the Civil ...
- VS.7.a
explaining the role of John Brown and the impact of the raid at Harper’s Ferry
- VS.7.b
describing how the institution of slavery was the cause of the Civil War, and secondary factors that contributed to the ...
- VS.7.c
explaining the significance of the Underground Railroad and the contributions of Harriet Tubman
- VS.7.d
explaining major events and issues that divided Virginians and led to secession, war, and the creation of West Virginia
- VS.7.e
identifying major battles that took place in Virginia
- VS.7.f
identifying and explaining the leadership roles of Virginians including, but not limited to Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson, ...
- VS.7.g
evaluating the experiences and contributions of Indigenous people and enslaved and free Blacks and their allies during t...
- VS.8
The student will apply history and social science skills to explain the reconstruction of Virginia following the Civil W...
- VS.8.a
describing what the Thirteenth, Fourteenth, and Fifteenth Amendments to the Constitution accomplished
- VS.8.b
examining the effects of Reconstruction on life in Virginia
- VS.8.c
describing the role that the “Freedmen’s Schools” played in the lives of African Americans in Virginia after the Civil W...
- VS.8.d
discussing the election of African American leader John Mercer Langston to Congress in 1890;
- VS.8.e
describing the effect of the Supreme Court’s decision in Plessy v. Ferguson; and
- VS.8.f
analyzing the effects of segregation and “Jim Crow” laws on life in Virginia
- VS.9
The student will apply history and social science skills to understand the ways in which Virginia became interconnected ...
- VS.9.a
explaining the importance of railroads, waterways, new industries, and the growth of cities to Virginia’s economic devel...
- VS.9.b
explaining the economic and social transition from a rural society to a more urban society
Grade 5
- S.USI
The student will apply history and social science skills to the content by
- S.USI.a
synthesizing evidence from information sources including, but not limited to artifacts, primary and secondary sources, c...
- S.USI.b
applying geographic skills to determine patterns and trends of people, places, or events
- S.USI.c
developing questions, enhancing curiosity, and engaging in critical thinking and analysis
- S.USI.d
integrating evidence to construct and analyze timelines, classify events, and distinguish fact from opinion
- S.USI.e
comparing and contrasting historical, cultural, economic, and political perspectives
- S.USI.f
determining and explaining cause-and-effect relationships
- S.USI.g
using economic decision-making models to make a decision and explain the incentives and consequences of a specific choic...
- S.USI.h
engaging and communicating as a civil and informed individual with persons with different perspectives; and
- S.USI.i
developing products that reflect an understanding of content
- USI.1
The student will apply history and social science skills to understand the geography of North America by
- USI.1.a
locating North America in relation to the other continents and the oceans
- USI.1.b
locating and describing major geographic regions and bodies of water of North America and their impact on the early hist...
- USI.1.c
locating the 50 states
- USI.2
The student will apply history and social science skills to describe how early cultures developed throughout North Ameri...
- USI.2.a
describing how archaeologists have recovered artifacts from ancient settlements including, but not limited to Cactus Hil...
- USI.2.b
locating and explaining where Indigenous people lived prior to the arrival of Europeans, with an emphasis on how the var...
- USI.3
The student will apply history and social science skills to explain European exploration and colonization in North Ameri...
- USI.3.a
describing the motivations for, obstacles to, and accomplishments of the Dutch, English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish...
- USI.3.b
describing cultural and economic interactions between Indigenous people and Europeans that led to cooperation and confli...
- USI.4
The student will apply history and social science skills to understand how the Western Hemisphere impacted West Africa b...
- USI.4.a
identifying the location and characteristics of West African societies of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai before European explo...
- USI.4.b
examining the arrival of the first Africans to colonial America at Old Point Comfort (Fort Monroe)
- USI.4.c
explaining the Transatlantic Slave Trade and its impact on the African coast and the Western Hemisphere; and
- USI.4.d
identifying the cultural connections, conflicts, and common values of enslaved people in the Western Hemisphere, as well...
- USI.5
The student will apply history and social science skills to explain the social, political, religious, economic, and geog...
- USI.5.a
describing the characteristics and differences among the New England, the Mid-Atlantic, and the Southern colonies
- USI.5.b
explaining Virginia’s importance as one of the most populous and wealthiest colonies
- USI.5.c
comparing life from the perspectives of various groups, including, but not limited to large landowners, farmers, artisan...
- USI.5.d
explaining the specialization and interdependence of the regions; and
- USI.5.e
explaining the changing political and economic relationships between the colonies and Great Britain, including, but not ...
- USI.6
The student will apply history and social science skills to explain the American Revolution by
- USI.6.a
identifying the causes and effects of the French and Indian War
- USI.6.b
identifying the issues of dissatisfaction that led to the American Revolution, including, but not limited to the “injuri...
- USI.6.c
comparing and contrasting the political ideas and principles that shaped the revolutionary movement
- USI.6.d
describing the leadership roles of individuals including, but not limited to George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Thoma...
- USI.6.e
examining the causes, course, and consequences of key events and battles of the era
- USI.7
The student will apply history and social science skills to describe the challenges faced by the new nation by
- USI.7.a
explaining the strengths, weaknesses, and outcomes of the government established by the Articles of Confederation
- USI.7.b
describing the Constitutional Convention and the development of the Constitution of the United States, with an emphasis ...
- USI.7.c
examining constitutional issues debated, including the role of the national government and the debate over ratifying the...
- USI.7.d
explaining the Three-Fifths Compromise; and
- USI.7.e
examining the three branches of government
- USI.8
The student will apply history and social science skills to explain westward expansion and reform in America from 1801 t...
- USI.8.a
describing how territorial expansion affected the political map of the United States, including, but not limited to the ...
- USI.8.b
describing the causes, course of events, and effects of the War of 1812, the role of Andrew Jackson, and the development...
- USI.8.c
identifying geographic, economic, and religious motivations that influenced the movement of settlers
- USI.8.d
analyzing the impact of westward expansion on Indigenous people including, but not limited to the Indian Removal Act (18...
- USI.8.e
explaining technological advancements and innovations and their effects on life in America, including but not limited to...
- USI.8.f
describing major developments in the abolitionist and women’s suffrage movements; and
- USI.8.g
explaining how the expansion of U.S. territory led to increased momentum for the abolitionist and women’s suffrage movem...
- USI.9
The student will apply history and social science skills to understand the cause, major events, and effects of the Civil...
- USI.9.a
describing how slavery and its expansion was the primary cause of the cultural, economic, and constitutional issues that...
- USI.9.b
describing the differences in the economies of the North and the South, growth of agriculture and industry, and how thos...
- USI.9.c
evaluating the leadership and impact of Abraham Lincoln during the Civil War
- USI.9.d
describing how individuals influenced the course of the Civil War, including, but not limited to Jefferson Davis, Ulysse...
- USI.9.e
describing major political texts during the war including, but not limited to Lincoln’s Inaugural Address, the Emancipat...
- USI.9.f
analyzing the effects of the war from various perspectives of Union and Confederate soldiers, Indigenous people, women, ...
Grade 6
- S.USII
The student will apply history and social science skills to the content by
- S.USII.a
synthesizing evidence from information sources, including, but not limited to artifacts, primary and secondary sources, ...
- S.USII.b
applying geographic skills to determine and predict patterns and trends of people, places, and events
- S.USII.c
developing questions, enhancing curiosity, and engaging in critical thinking and analysis
- S.USII.d
integrating evidence to construct and analyze timelines, classify events, and distinguish fact from opinion
- S.USII.e
comparing and contrasting people, places, events, and historical and political perspectives
- S.USII.f
determining and explaining cause-and-effect relationships
- S.USII.g
using an economic decision-making model to analyze the costs and benefits and explain the incentives and consequences of...
- S.USII.h
engaging and communicating as a civil and informed individual with persons with different perspectives; and
- S.USII.i
developing products that reflect an understanding of content
- USII.1
The student will apply history and social science skills to examine westward expansion after the mid-19th century by
- USII.1.a
explaining how technology allowed settlers to adapt to the physical features and climate of the West
- USII.1.b
identifying the motivations for westward expansion
- USII.1.c
examining the impact of policies, legislation, and treaties associated with the growth of the nation; and
- USII.1.d
explaining the effect that the growth of the United States had on Indigenous people.
- USII.2
The student will apply history and social science skills to understand the ongoing effects of Reconstruction on American...
- USII.2.a
describing the impact of the assassination of Abraham Lincoln and the political aftermath of the Civil War
- USII.2.b
analyzing the goals and effects of the Reconstruction Amendments, the Freedmen’s Bureau, and civil rights policies that ...
- USII.2.c
describing the legacies of Abraham Lincoln and the Gettysburg Address, Ulysses S. Grant, Robert E. Lee, Hiram Revels, an...
- USII.2.d
describing the role of Congress and the Supreme Court in specific plans and policies including, but not limited to Linco...
- USII.2.e
describing the role and motivations of individuals who sought to gain from Reconstruction including, but not limited to ...
- USII.2.f
explaining how the 1876 presidential election led to the end of Reconstruction
- USII.3
The student will apply history and social science skills to understand how industrialization changed life in rural and u...
- USII.3.a
explaining relationships among natural resources, transportation, and industrial development from 1865
- USII.3.b
explaining the impact of new inventions, the rise of big business, the growth of industry, and the changes to life on Am...
- USII.3.c
evaluating and explaining the impact of the Progressive Movement on child labor, working conditions, the rise of organiz...
- USII.3.d
explaining the events, factors, and motivations that caused individuals and groups to migrate to the United States towar...
- USII.3.e
examining the cause-and-effect relationship between rapid population growth and city government services and infrastruct...
- USII.3.f
explaining how governmental actions, including, but not limited to the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882, caused harm to Chi...
- USII.3.g
explaining how various groups worked to alleviate the issues facing new immigrants and how immigrants advocated for them...
- USII.3.h
describing the technological advances and the broader impact of the 1893 Chicago World's Fair on America’s rise as a wor...
- USII.4
The student will apply history and social science skills to explain the changing role of the United States from the late...
- USII.4.a
explaining the legacy of Theodore Roosevelt including, but not limited to conservation contributions, progressivism, the...
- USII.4.b
explaining the reasons for and results of the Spanish-American War, including the Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doct...
- USII.4.c
analyzing the major causes and consequences of World War I and examining the roles of key leaders and groups
- USII.4.d
examining the evolution of warfare tactics and technology, including, but not limited to cavalry, air, submarine, chemic...
- USII.4.e
explaining how the war was a catalyst for the United States gaining international power and expanding its sphere of inte...
- USII.4.f
examining how post-war sanctions and the failure of the League of Nations set the stage for World War II
- USII.5
The student will apply history and social science skills to understand the social, political, economic, and technologica...
- USII.5.a
explaining how capitalism and free markets helped foster developments in factory and labor productivity, transportation,...
- USII.5.b
examining how the rise of communism affected America, including, but not limited to the first Red Scare
- USII.5.c
describing the reasons for and impact of the Great Migration
- USII.5.d
describing the events and leaders that lead to prohibition, the Women’s Suffrage Movement, and the passage of the Ninete...
- USII.5.e
examining the art, literature, and music of the 1920s and 1930s, including, but not limited to the Roaring Twenties and ...
- USII.5.f
analyzing the causes of the Great Depression and the impact of the Dust Bowl on the lives of Americans
- USII.5.g
describing the features, effects, programs, and lasting institutions of Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal
- USII.5.h
describing racial segregation, housing discrimination via redlining, the rise of “Jim Crow” laws, Black Codes, and threa...
- USII.5.i
analyzing events and impacts of African American leaders in response to “Jim Crow” including, but not limited to the for...
- USII.6
The student will apply history and social science skills to understand the major causes and events of World War II and t...
- USII.6.a
explaining the rise and spread of fascism and totalitarianism internationally and the policy of appeasement towards Nazi...
- USII.6.b
explaining the causes and events that led to American involvement in the war, including the attack on Pearl Harbor
- USII.6.c
locating and describing the major events and turning points of the war in Europe, including, but not limited to the alli...
- USII.6.d
locating and describing the major events and turning points of the war in the Pacific, including, but not limited to the...
- USII.6.e
explaining and evaluating the role of key political and military leaders of the Allies and Axis powers, including, but n...
- USII.6.f
identifying the roles and sacrifices of U.S. armed forces, including prisoners of war (POWs), women, and segregated unit...
- USII.6.g
evaluating the effects of the war on the home front, including, but not limited to women in the workforce, the incarcera...
- USII.6.h
examining the causes and consequences of the Holocaust including, but not limited to Jewish life before the Holocaust, a...
- USII.6.i
describing the events that led to the surrender of the Axis Powers and America’s role in the Allied victory, including, ...
- USII.7
The student will apply history and social science skills to understand the transformation of U.S. foreign policy between...
- USII.7.a
explaining how key decisions and agreements including, but not limited to the Atlantic Charter, formation of the United ...
- USII.7.b
describing the Marshall Plan’s objectives for rebuilding Europe, the occupation and reconstruction of Japan, and the eme...
- USII.7.c
describing the differences between a communist nation and a democratic nation including, but not limited to self-governa...
- USII.7.d
examining the role of the United States in fighting communism and defending freedom during the Cold War including, but n...
- USII.7.e
explaining the collapse of communism in the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe and the end of the Cold War, including the a...
- USII.8
The student will apply history and social science skills to analyze the key changing patterns of society during the seco...
- USII.8.a
examining the contributions of key leaders and events during the Civil Rights Era, including, but not limited to Robert ...
- USII.8.b
explaining the significance of urban renewal plans, including, but not limited to Jackson Ward in Richmond and Vinegar H...
- USII.8.c
examining key events of the 1960s and 1970s including, but not limited to the Apollo missions, the moon landing, assassi...
- USII.8.d
describing the impact of the baby boom, the changing demographics of the United States, and the ending of the military d...
- USII.8.e
describing the protections and provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- USII.8.f
describing the similarities and differences between the objectives of the women’s movement of the early and mid-20th cen...
- USII.8.g
describing expanded educational and economic opportunities for military veterans, women, and minorities; and
- USII.8.h
describing how the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, including the heroic sacrifices of Flight 93 passengers, sig...
- USII.9
The student will apply history and social science skills by
- USII.9.a
studying the iterative and ongoing advancements in science and technology; and
- USII.9.b
describing the changes in American culture related to music, art, media, and communication, as well as advancements in A...
Grade 7
- CE.1
The student will apply history and social science skills to explain the foundations of the American constitutional democ...
- CE.10
The student will apply history and social science skills to analyze the role of public participation in American civic l...
- CE.10.a
describing duties of citizens, including paying taxes, serving on a jury, following the law, and registering for selecti...
- CE.10.b
evaluating voting responsibilities, voting dates, voting and processes in Virginia; and
- CE.10.c
explaining voter eligibility and requirements for registration.
- CE.11
The student will apply history and social science skills to analyze how economic decisions are made in the marketplace a...
- CE.11.a
explaining that because of scarcity, consumers, producers, and governments must make economic choices, and understanding...
- CE.11.b
explaining the importance of innovation and productivity, including the freedom to choose occupations, the role of techn...
- CE.11.c
comparing and contrasting free-market, command, and mixed economies to determine how each affects the allocation of limi...
- CE.12
The student will apply history and social science skills to describe the United States economy by
- CE.12.a
evaluating the shared fundamental principles and connection of free enterprise and democracy;
- CE.12.b
describing the critical components of the United States economy, such as limited government, private property, markets, ...
- CE.12.c
explaining the concept of inflation and the effect of supply and demand on consumer prices in a market economy;
- CE.12.d
describing the types of business organizations and the role of entrepreneurship;
- CE.12.e
explaining the role of consumers, producers, and government interactions on the economy;
- CE.12.f
explaining how financial institutions are critical to creating capital to fuel economic growth for individuals and the l...
- CE.12.g
analyzing the role of Virginia in the United States and global economies, with an emphasis on the effect of technologica...
- CE.13
The student will apply history and social science skills to analyze the role of government in the United States economy ...
- CE.13.a
examining the effect of competition in the marketplace;
- CE.13.b
explaining how and why government provides certain public goods and services;
- CE.13.c
describing how local, state, and federal governments allocate their budgets and collect taxes to pay for goods and servi...
- CE.13.d
explaining the structure and main function of the Federal Reserve System and how it acts as the nation’s central bank;
- CE.13.e
explaining the role of government currency and analyzing the purpose of a money economy;
- CE.13.f
describing how governments regulate commerce to protect consumers, the environment, competition in the marketplace, and ...
- CE.13.g
evaluating how and why governments regulate industry, labor, competition, and monopolies in the marketplace.
- CE.14
The student will apply history and social science skills to explain career opportunities and understand the fundamentals...
- CE.14.a
identifying the talents, interests, and aspirations that can influence career choice;
- CE.14.b
identifying the attitudes and behaviors that strengthen individual work ethic and promote career success;
- CE.14.c
identifying human capital, abilities, intellectual and physical skills, work habits, and education, and the changing sup...
- CE.14.d
examining the effect of technological change and globalization on career opportunities;
- CE.14.e
describing the importance of education to one’s intellectual life, lifelong learning, and personal goals;
- CE.14.f
analyzing the role of financial responsibility in good citizenship, including, but not limited to evaluating common form...
- CE.14.g
describing the importance of equal opportunities for access to education and training; and
- CE.14.h
researching jobs and careers in the public and private sector and understanding the pathways to various careers.
- CE.1.a
explaining the fundamental principles of limited government, republicanism, federalism, checks and balances, separation ...
- CE.1.b
describing the Magna Carta, English common law, the charters of the Virginia Company of London (April 10, 1606; May 23, ...
- CE.1.c
comparing and contrasting debates, compromises, and plans surrounding the drafting and ratification of the Constitution ...
- CE.1.d
describing the purpose of the Constitution of the United States as stated in its Preamble;
- CE.1.e
explaining the fundamental concepts of the U.S. government, including but not limited to due process, equal justice unde...
- CE.1.f
describing the procedures for amending the Constitution of Virginia and the Constitution of the United States.
- CE.2
The student will apply history and social science skills to analyze how American constitutional government functions at ...
- CE.2.a
describing the structure and powers of the government (the three branches of government);
- CE.2.b
explaining the legislative branch and the lawmaking process as explained in Article I of the Constitution of the United ...
- CE.2.c
explaining the particular role and powers of the executive branch as explained in Article II of the Constitution of the ...
- CE.2.d
explaining the particular role and powers of the judicial branch as explained in Article III of the Constitution of the ...
- CE.2.e
explaining the principle of separation of powers and the operation of checks and balances.
- CE.3
The student will apply history and social science skills to analyze how constitutional government functions at the state...
- CE.3.a
describing the structure and powers of the state government (the three branches of government);
- CE.3.b
explaining the state lawmaking process;
- CE.3.c
describing the roles and powers of the executive branch and regulatory boards as they affect states;
- CE.3.d
explaining the relationship between state governments and the national government in the federal system, referencing Fed...
- CE.3.e
explaining the principle of separation of powers and the operation of checks and balances at the state level.
- CE.4
The student will apply history and social science skills to analyze American constitutional government at the local leve...
- CE.4.a
describing the structure and powers of the local government and explaining the local lawmaking process;
- CE.4.b
describing how state, national, and international issues and events impact local decision making; and
- CE.4.c
comparing and contrasting powers and responsibilities of local, state, federal, and tribal governments, including, but n...
- CE.5
The student will apply history and social science skills to explain the judicial systems established by the Constitution...
- CE.5.a
describing the system of state and federal courts, including, but not limited to jurisdiction and judicial review;
- CE.5.b
describing how due-process protections seek to ensure justice;
- CE.5.c
comparing and contrasting civil and criminal cases; and
- CE.5.d
explaining the effects of Supreme Court cases affecting the judiciary, including, but not limited to Marbury v. Madison.
- CE.6
The student will apply history and social science skills to define citizenship by
- CE.6.a
describing the processes by which an individual becomes a citizen of the United States;
- CE.6.b
describing the rights and privileges guaranteed by the First Amendment, including freedoms of religion, speech, press, a...
- CE.6.c
examining ways to peacefully work for change in communities or the nation by participating in political campaigns and me...
- CE.6.d
examining how civic participation can address community needs and serve the public good, including the importance of vol...
- CE.6.e
examining the process and importance of immigration policies at different points in U.S. history; and
- CE.6.f
reviewing the criteria and exam for naturalizing U.S. citizens.
- CE.7
The student will apply history and social science skills that exhibit effective and respectful participation in civic li...
- CE.8
The student will apply history and social science skills to examine the political process at the local, state, and natio...
- CE.8.a
describing the origins, history, and functions of political parties;
- CE.8.b
analyzing campaigns for elective office, with emphasis on the roles of candidates, volunteers, the media, voters, and po...
- CE.8.c
explaining the role of campaign contributions and the cost of campaigns;
- CE.8.d
examining the history of and requirements for voter registration; and
- CE.8.e
describing the role of the Electoral College in the election of the president and vice president.
- CE.9
The student will apply history and social science skills to explain the role of the media and social media as well as it...
- CE.9.a
explaining the role and rights of the press in reporting events;
- CE.9.b
describing the effect biased reporting can have on public opinion;
- CE.9.c
explaining the role that individuals play in the political policy-making process by expressing their opinions formally o...
- CE.9.d
evaluating the effect of social media on political campaigns, politics, and civic discourse;
- CE.9.e
identifying the source of information and considering possible motivations or biases of its creator; and
- CE.9.f
evaluating multiple sources describing the same event or idea and reflecting on the reasons for any discrepancies.
- S.CE
The student will apply history and social science skills to the content by
- S.CE.a
selecting and synthesizing evidence from information sources, including, but not limited to artifacts, primary and secon...
- S.CE.b
applying geographic skills to determine and predict patterns and trends of people, places, or events;
- S.CE.c
developing questions, enhancing curiosity, and engaging in critical thinking and analysis;
- S.CE.d
integrating evidence to construct and analyze timelines, classify events, and to distinguish fact and opinion;
- S.CE.e
comparing and contrasting historical, cultural, economic, and political perspectives;
- S.CE.f
determining and explaining cause and effect relationships;
- S.CE.g
analyzing the costs and benefits and incentives and consequences of a specific choice using various economic decision-ma...
- S.CE.h
engaging and communicating as a civil and informed individual with persons with different perspectives; and
- S.CE.i
developing products that reflect an understanding of research, content, and civics and economic concepts.
Grade 8
- S.WG
The student will demonstrate skills for historical thinking, geographical analysis, economic decision making, and respon...
- S.WG.a
selecting and synthesizing evidence from information sources including, but not limited to artifacts, primary and second...
- S.WG.b
applying geographic skills to determine and predict patterns and movement of people, places, and events;
- S.WG.c
developing questions, enhancing curiosity, and engaging in critical thinking and analysis;
- S.WG.d
investigating and analyzing evidence from multiple sources to construct arguments;
- S.WG.e
comparing and contrasting historical, cultural, economic, and political perspectives;
- S.WG.f
determining and explaining cause-and-effect relationships;
- S.WG.g
using economic decision-making models to analyze and explain the incentives for and consequences of a specific choice;
- S.WG.h
engaging and communicating as a civil and informed individual with persons with different perspectives;
- S.WG.i
developing products that reflect an understanding of research, content, and world geography concepts; and
- S.WG.j
contextualizing, corroborating, and evaluating sources for credibility, propaganda, and bias to determine patterns and t...
- WG.1
The student will apply history and social science skills to explain how geographic information and geospatial tools are ...
- WG.10
The student will analyze the characteristics of the East Asian region by
- WG.10.a
identifying and analyzing the location of major geographic regions and major cities on maps and globes;
- WG.10.b
describing major physical and environmental features and how geography may change over time;
- WG.10.c
analyzing cultural influences and landscapes; and
- WG.10.d
explaining important economic characteristics, including the distribution of economic activities and global trade.
- WG.11
The student will analyze the characteristics of the Australian and Pacific Islands regions by
- WG.11.a
identifying and analyzing the location of major geographic regions and major cities on maps and globes;
- WG.11.b
describing major physical and environmental features and how geography may change over time;
- WG.11.c
analyzing cultural influences and landscapes; and
- WG.11.d
explaining important economic characteristics, including the distribution of economic activities and global trade.
- WG.12
The student will apply social science skills to understand the distribution, growth rates, and characteristics of human ...
- WG.12.a
examining the relationship between demographic data to determine the level of economic development;
- WG.12.b
distinguishing between developed and developing countries; and
- WG.12.c
comparing and contrasting the level of economic development to the standard of living, quality of life, form of governme...
- WG.13
The student will apply history and social science skills to understand population and migration by
- WG.13.a
explaining how data is used to describe and compare populations; and
- WG.13.b
analyzing the causes, impacts, and responses related to migration.
- WG.14
The student will apply history and social science skills to determine cultural patterns and interactions across time and...
- WG.14.a
identifying and describing characteristics that contribute to cultural identity, cultural groups, and cultural landscape...
- WG.14.b
explaining the intellectual exchanges among cultures, including, but not limited to the areas of science, geography, mat...
- WG.15
The student will apply history and social science skills to analyze the patterns of rural and urban migration and develo...
- WG.15.a
applying the concepts of site and situation to major cities in each region; and
- WG.15.b
explaining how the functions of towns and cities have changed over time.
- WG.16
The student will apply history and social science skills to understand the impact of the growing interdependence of the ...
- WG.16.a
examining factors that influence the distribution of economic activities and trade; and
- WG.16.b
analyzing global trade and communication networks.
- WG.17
The student will apply history and social science skills to analyze strategic geographic features and resources by
- WG.17.a
identifying and describing examples of disputed borders and explaining the reasons for the disputes;
- WG.17.b
describing and explaining examples of the different types of conflicts that may erupt between and among nations; and
- WG.17.c
analyzing the types of conflicts and cooperation that can occur over the use of rivers and bodies of water.
- WG.1.a
explaining how characteristics of regions have led to regional labels;
- WG.1.b
describing how regional landscapes reflect the physical environment and the cultural characteristics of their inhabitant...
- WG.1.c
analyzing how cultural characteristics, including the world’s major languages, ethnicities, and religions, link or divid...
- WG.1.d
explaining how cartography is used to reflect regional perspectives, points of view, and perceptions of an area and the ...
- WG.2
The student will apply history and social science skills to evaluate the significance of natural, human, and capital res...
- WG.2.a
comparing the distribution of major natural resources throughout world regions;
- WG.2.b
showing the influence of resources on patterns of economic activity and land use; and
- WG.2.c
evaluating perspectives regarding the use of resources.
- WG.3
The student will analyze the characteristics of the regions of the United States and Canada by
- WG.3.a
identifying and analyzing the location of major geographic regions and major cities on maps and globes;
- WG.3.b
describing major physical and environmental features and how geography may change over time;
- WG.3.c
analyzing cultural influences and landscapes; and
- WG.3.d
explaining important economic characteristics, including the distribution of economic activities and global trade.
- WG.4
The student will analyze the characteristics of the regions of Latin America and the Caribbean by
- WG.4.a
identifying and analyzing the location of major geographic regions and major cities on maps and globes;
- WG.4.b
describing major physical and environmental features and how geography may change over time;
- WG.4.c
analyzing cultural influences and landscapes; and
- WG.4.d
explaining important economic characteristics, including the distribution of economic activities and global trade.
- WG.5
The students will analyze the characteristics of the regions of Europe by
- WG.5.a
identifying and analyzing the location of major geographic regions and major cities on maps and globes;
- WG.5.b
describing major physical and environmental features and how geography may change over time;
- WG.5.c
analyzing cultural influences and landscapes; and
- WG.5.d
explaining important economic characteristics, including the distribution of economic activities and global trade.
- WG.6
The student will analyze the characteristics of the regions of Russia and Central Asia by
- WG.6.a
identifying and analyzing the location of major geographic regions and major cities on maps and globes;
- WG.6.b
describing major physical and environmental features and how geography may change over time;
- WG.6.c
analyzing cultural influences and landscapes; and
- WG.6.d
explaining important economic characteristics, including the distribution of economic activities and global trade.
- WG.7
The student will analyze the characteristics of the regions of sub-Saharan Africa by
- WG.7.a
identifying and analyzing the location of major geographic regions and major cities on maps and globes;
- WG.7.b
describing major physical and environmental features and how geography may change over time;
- WG.7.c
analyzing cultural influences and landscapes; and
- WG.7.d
explaining important economic characteristics, including the distribution of economic activities and global trade.
- WG.8
The student will analyze the characteristics of the regions of North Africa and Southwest Asia by
- WG.8.a
identifying and analyzing the location of major geographic regions and major cities on maps and globes;
- WG.8.b
describing major physical and environmental features and how geography may change over time;
- WG.8.c
analyzing cultural influences and landscapes; and
- WG.8.d
explaining important economic characteristics, including the distribution of economic activities and global trade.
- WG.9
The student will analyze the characteristics of the regions of South Asia and Southeast Asia by
- WG.9.a
identifying and analyzing the location of major geographic regions and major cities on maps and globes;
- WG.9.b
describing major physical and environmental features and how geography may change over time;
- WG.9.c
analyzing cultural influences and landscapes; and
- WG.9.d
explaining important economic characteristics, including the distribution of economic activities and global trade.