Eight Grade Social Studies Curriculum Map

8th Grade Social Studies: Curriculum Map and Pacing Guide 2009‐2010
Quarter 1
Performance Objective Student Outcomes Core Resource Assessment
SS08‐S4C1 I can perform the following tasks : These standards will be
PO 1. Construct maps, charts, and graphs to display • Construct maps, charts, and graphs to display addressed throughout the
geographic information. geographic information American History textbook
according to the era and/or
PO 2. Identify purposes and differences of maps, globes, • Identify purposes and differences of maps, globes,
geographic region being
aerial photographs, charts, and satellite images. aerial photographs, charts, and satellite images studied.
PO 3. Interpret maps, charts, and geographic databases • Interpret maps, charts, and geographic databases
using geographic information. • Locate physical and cultural features throughout the
PO 4. Locate physical and cultural features (e.g., world
continents, cities, countries, bodies of water, landforms, • Interpret thematic maps, graphs, charts, and
mountain ranges, climate zones) throughout the world. databases depicting various aspects of the United
PO 5. Interpret thematic maps, graphs, charts, and States and world regions
databases depicting various aspects of the United States
and world regions. (Apply to regions studied.)
SS08‐S4C2 I can perform the following tasks :
PO 1. Identify common characteristics of contemporary • Identify common characteristics of contemporary
and historical regions on the basis of climate, landforms, and historical regions on the basis of climate,
ecosystems, and culture. landforms, ecosystems, and culture.
PO 2. Explain the factors that contribute to political and • Explain the factors that contribute to political and
social change in various world regions (e.g., USSR/Russia, social change in various world regions
Israel, European Union, China, Korea, Germany). • Examine relationships and interactions
PO 3. Examine relationships and interactions (e.g., Middle • Identify how the role of the media, images, and
East Conflicts, NATO, European Union) among regions. advertising influences the perception of a place.
PO 4. Identify how the role of the media, images, and • Describe how a place changes over time.
advertising influences the perception of a place.
PO5. Describe how a place changes over time. (Connect
with content studied.)
SS08‐S4C3 I can explain risk factors of and possible solutions to chemical
Analyze risk factors of and possible solutions to chemical and biological hazards.
and biological hazards.

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Quarter 1
PO 1. Identify the push and pull factors (e.g., economic • Identify the push and pull factors that drive human addressed throughout the
conditions, human rights conditions, famines, political migrations American History textbook
strife/wars, natural disasters, changes in technology) that • Describe the effects of human migrations on places
geographic region being
drive human migrations. and regions studied.
PO 2. Describe the effects (e.g., economic, environmental, • Describe the characteristics and locations of various
cultural, political) of human migrations on places and cultures throughout the world
regions. • Identify the factors that influence the location,
PO 3. Describe the characteristics and locations of various distribution and interrelationships of economic
cultures throughout the world. activities in different regions
PO 4. Identify the factors (e.g., breakup of USSR, • Explain how cooperation contributes to political,
unification of Germany, cheap labor forces, outsourcing of economic, and social organization
services, oil industry) that influence the location, • Describe the aspects of culture related to beliefs
distribution and interrelationships of economic activities and understandings that influence the economic,
in different regions. social, and political activities of men and women
PO 5. Explain how cooperation contributes to political, • Describe how changes in technology, transportation,
economic, and social organization (e.g., United Nations, communication, and resources affect economic
European Union, NAFTA). development
PO 6. Describe the aspects of culture (e.g., literacy,
occupations, clothing, property rights) related to beliefs
and understandings that influence the economic, social,
and political activities of men and women.
PO 7. Describe how changes in technology,
transportation, communication, and resources affect
economic development.


Quarter 1
August
PO 1. Describe how (e.g., deforestation, desertification) • Describe how humans modify ecosystems addressed throughout the
humans modify ecosystems. • Describe why humans modify ecosystems American History textbook
PO 2. Describe why (e.g., resources, economic livelihood) • Explain how changes in the natural environment can geographic region being
humans modify ecosystems. increase or diminish its capacity to support human studied.
PO 3. Explain how changes in the natural environment can activities
increase or diminish its capacity to support human • Explain how negatively affects the environment.
activities. • Analyze changing ideas and viewpoints on the best
PO 4. Explain how negatively affects the environment. use of natural resources
PO 5. Analyze changing ideas and viewpoints on the best • Explain how societies and governments plan for and
use of natural resources (e.g., value of oil, water use, respond to natural disasters
forest management).
PO 6. Explain how societies and governments plan for and
respond to natural disasters (e.g., evacuation routes,
changing farming techniques, warning systems).
SS08‐S4C6 I can perform the following tasks :
PO 1. Describe ways geographic features and conditions • Describe ways geographic features and conditions
influence history. influence history
(Connect to time periods studied as well as current • Describe ways different groups of people (i.e.,
events.) Native Americans, Hispanics, retirees) create and
PO 2. Describe ways different groups of people (i.e., shape the same environment
Native Americans, Hispanics, retirees) create and shape • Use geographic knowledge and skills (e.g.,
the same environment. recognizing patterns, mapping, graphing) when
PO 3. Use geographic knowledge and skills (e.g., discussing current events
recognizing patterns, mapping, graphing) when discussing
current events.
SS08‐S1C1‐05 Describe the difference between a primary I can describe the differences between primary and pp. S4‐S7
source document and a secondary source document and secondary sources.
the relationships between them.
SS08‐S2C1‐05Describe the difference between a primary I can describe the differences between primary and pp. S4‐S7
source document and a secondary source document and secondary sources.
the relationships between them.
SS08‐S1C1‐08Analyze two points of view on the same I can look at one historical event from more than one pp. S4‐S7
historical event. perspective.


Quarter 1
SS08‐S2C1‐08Analyze two points of view on the same I can look at one historical event from more than one pp. S4‐S7
historical event. perspective.

SS08‐S3C1‐01 Describe how the following philosophies I can describe philosophies and documents that influenced Chapter 3, Section 2
and documents influenced the creation of the the Constitution.
Constitution:
e. Mayflower Compact
SS08‐S3C1‐01 Describe how the following philosophies Chapter 5, Section 1
and documents influenced the creation of the
Constitution:
d.  John Locke’s theories – natural law, social contract
SS08‐S3C1‐01 Describe how the following philosophies Supplemental resource
and documents influenced the creation of the needed
Constitution:
c. Montesquieu’s separation of power
SS08‐S3C1‐01 Describe how the following philosophies Chapter  5, Section 2
and documents influenced the creation of the
Constitution:
a. Magna Carta
b. English Bill of Rights
SS08‐S1C4‐01 Analyze the following events which led to I can describe the impact of key events that lead to the Chapter  6, Section 1
the American Revolution: American revolution.
a. Tea Act
b. Stamp Act
c. Boston Massacre
d. Intolerable Acts
e. Declaration of Independence
SS08‐S1C4‐04 Describe the significance of the following I can describe the impact of key events that lead to the Chapter  6, Section 4
documents: American revolution.
a. Declaration of Independence


Quarter 1
SS08‐S3C1‐01 Describe how the following philosophies I can describe the philosophy and documents that influenced Chapter  6, Section 4
and documents influenced the creation of the the Constitution. pp. 184‐188
Constitution:
f. Declaration of Independence

SS08‐S1C4‐02 Describe the significance of key events of I can describe the significance of the key events of the Chapter  6, Section 3
the Revolutionary War: Revolutionary War. Chapter  7, Sections 1,2,3
a. major battles (e.g., Lexington, Saratoga, Trenton)
SS08‐S1C4‐02 Describe the significance of key events of Chapter  7, Section 2
the Revolutionary War:
b. aid from France
SS08‐S1C4‐02 Describe the significance of key events of Chapter  7, Section 3
the Revolutionary War:
c. surrender at Yorktown
SS08‐S1C4‐03 Describe the impact of the following key I can describe the significance of key individual contributions Chapter  5, Section 1
individuals on the Revolutionary War: to the Revolutionary War.
a. Benjamin Franklin
SS08‐S1C4‐03 Describe the impact of the following key Chapter  6, Section 4
individuals on the Revolutionary War:
b. Thomas Jefferson
c. George Washington
d. Patrick Henry
e. Thomas Paine
f. King George III


Quarter 1
September
SS08‐S3C1‐02 Analyze the purpose (e.g., weaknesses of
I can describe the purpose and reasons for the Constitutional
the Articles of Confederation) and outcome (e.g., Chapter  8, Section 1
Convention.
compromises) of the Constitutional Convention.
SS08‐S1C4‐04 Describe the significance of the following I can describe the importance of the Articles of Chapter  8, Section 1
documents: Confederation. (review)
b. Articles of Confederation Chapter  8, Section 2
SS08‐S3C1‐03 Analyze the struggle (e.g., Federalists’ I can describe the struggle between federalists and Chapter  8, Section 3
Papers, Bill of Rights) between the federalists and the antifederalists over the ratification of the Constitution.
anti‐federalists over the ratification of the Constitution.

SS08‐S1C4‐05 Explain the influence of the following I can explain the influence of Thomas Jefferson in the Chapter  8, Section 2
individuals in the establishment of a new government: establishment of a new government.
a. Thomas Jefferson
SS08‐S1C4‐05 Explain the influence of the following I can explain the influence of James Madison in the Chapter  8, Section 2
b. James Madison
SS08‐S1C4‐05 Explain the influence of the following I can explain the influence of John Adams in the Chapter  8, Section 2
c. John Adams
SS08‐S1C4‐05 Explain the influence of the following I can explain the influence of Benjamin Franklin in the Chapter  8, Section 2
d. Benjamin Franklin
SS08‐S1C4‐06 Describe how one nation evolved from I can describe how one nation evolved from thirteen colonies Civic in America
thirteen colonies: in the Constitutional Convention. (supplemental resource)
a. Constitutional Convention Chapter 3

SS08‐S3C2‐01 Describe the following principles on which I can describe the principles on which the Constitution was Chapter  8, Section 2
the Constitution (as the Supreme Law of the Land) was founded.
founded:
a. federalism (i.e., enumerated, reserved, and
concurrent powers)
b. popular sovereignty
c. Separation of Powers
d. checks and balances
e. limited government
SS08‐S3C2‐02 Differentiate the roles and powers of the I can differentiate the roles and powers of the three Civic in America
three branches of the federal government. branches of government. (supplemental resource)
Chapter 3

Quarter 2
October
SS08‐S3C3‐06 Compare the adult and juvenile criminal I can explain the differences between the adult and juvenile Civic in America
justice systems. criminal justice system. (supplemental resource)
Chapter 14
SS08‐S1C4‐06 Describe how one nation evolved from I can describe how one nation evolved from thirteen colonies Chapter  8, Section 2
thirteen colonies: in the Constitutional Convention.
a. Constitutional Convention
SS08‐S1C4‐06 Describe how one nation evolved from I can describe the importance of the Washington presidency Chapter  9, Section 1
thirteen colonies: in unifying the nation.
b. George Washington’s presidency
SS08‐S1C4‐06 Describe how one nation evolved from I can describe how political parties were formed. Chapter  9, Section 3
thirteen colonies:
c. creation of political parties (e.g., Federalists, Whigs,
Democratic‐Republicans)
November
SS08‐S3C2‐03 Explain the electoral process (e.g., primary Civic in America
and general elections, electoral college). I can explain the electoral process. (supplemental resource)
Chapter 11
SS08‐S3C2‐04 Explain how a candidate can be elected
I can explain how a candidate can be elected president Supplemental resource
president (e.g., Adams‐Jackson, Hayes‐Tilden, Bush‐
without receiving a majority of the popular vote. needed
Gore) without receiving a majority of popular vote.
SS08‐S3C2‐05 Describe the line of succession to the The Living Constitution
I can describe the line of succession to be president.
presidency as stated in the 25th Amendment. pp. 266‐299
SS08‐S3C2‐01 Describe the following principles on which I can describe the principles on which the Constitution was Civic in America
the Constitution (as the Supreme Law of the Land) was founded. (supplemental resource)
founded: Chapter  9

a. federalism (i.e., enumerated, reserved, and
concurrent powers)
b. popular sovereignty

c. Separation of Powers
d. checks and balances
e. limited government
f. flexibility (i.e., Elastic Clause, amendment process)
SS08‐S3C2‐02 Differentiate the roles and powers of the Civic in America
I can differentiate the roles and powers of the three
three branches of the federal government. (supplemental resource)
branches of government.
Chapter 9
SS08‐S3C2‐03 Explain the electoral process (e.g., primary I can explain the electoral process. Civic in America
and general elections, electoral college). (supplemental resource)
Chapter 9
November
SS08‐S3C2‐04 Explain how a candidate can be elected Civic in America
I can explain how a candidate can be elected president
president (e.g., Adams‐Jackson, Hayes‐Tilden, Bush‐ (supplemental resource)
without receiving a majority of the popular vote.
Gore) without receiving a majority of popular vote. Chapter 8
SS08‐S3C2‐05 Describe the line of succession to the The Living Constitution
I can describe the line of succession to be president.
presidency as stated in the 25th Amendment. pp. 266‐299
SS08‐S1C8‐01 Review the impact of the Great Depression I can describe the impact of the Great Depression on the Chapter  25 (Review)

on the United States. United States.
SS08‐S1C8‐02 Explain how Pearl Harbor led to United I can explain how Pearl Harbor led to United States Chapter  26, Sections 1, 2

States involvement in World War II. involvement in World War II.
SS08‐S1C8‐03 Explain the impact of World War II on I can explain the impact of World War II on economic Chapter  26, Sections 1, 2

economic recovery from the Great Depression. recovery from the Great Depression.
SS08‐S1C8‐04 Explain how the following factors affected I can explain the factors that affected the U.S. home front Chapter  26, Sections 1, 2
the U.S. home front during World War II: during World War II.
a. war bond drives
b. war industry

c. women and minorities in the work force
d. rationing
e. internment of Japanese‐, German‐, and Italian ‐
Americans
SS08‐S1C8‐06 Summarize the United States’ role in the I can summarize the role of the United States during the Chapter  26, Sections 1, 2
following events: following events:
a. D‐day invasion D‐day invasion

b. battles of the Pacific battles of the Pacific
c. development and use of the atomic bomb development and use of the atomic bomb
d. V‐E Day / V‐J Day V‐E Day / V‐J Day
SS08‐S1C8‐07 Analyze the following individuals’ I can explain how the following individuals played a Chapter  26, Sections 1, 2
significance to World War II: significant role during World War II:
a. Franklin D. Roosevelt Franklin D. Roosevelt
b. Dwight Eisenhower Dwight Eisenhower
c. George Patton George Patton


d. Douglas MacArthur Douglas MacArthur
e. Harry Truman   Harry Truman
f. Eleanor Roosevelt Eleanor Roosevelt
December
SS08‐S2C8‐01 Review the rise of totalitarianism in Europe I can describe the rise of totalitarianism in Europe following Chapter  26, Sections
following World War I. World War I. 3,4,5

SS08‐S2C8‐02 Analyze the major causes of World War II: I can explain the major causes of World War II. Chapter  26, Sections
a. aggressive search for 3,4,5
resources by Japan
b. political ideologies of
Fascism and Nazism
c. resentment toward the
Treaty of Versailles
SS08‐S2C8‐03 Trace the series of invasions and conquests I can trace the series of invasions and conquests in the Chapter  26, Sections

in the European and Pacific Theaters in World War II. European and Pacific Theaters in World War II. 3,4,5
SS08‐S2C8‐04 Summarize the United States’ role in the I can summarize the role of the United States in the events Chapter  26, Sections
following events leading to the Allied victory: leading up to the Allied victory. 3,4,5
a. D‐Day Invasion

b. Battle of the Bulge
c. Japanese defeat in Iwo Jima and Okinawa
d. atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
SS08‐S2C8‐05 Describe how racism and intolerance I can describe how racism and intolerance contributed to the Chapter  26, Sections

contributed to the Holocaust. Holocaust. 3,4,5
SS08‐S2C8‐06 Summarize each of the following outcomes I can summarize the outcomes of World War II. Chapter  26, Sections
of World War II:   3,4,5
a. redrawing of political boundaries in Europe
b. tensions leading to Cold War
c. formation of the United Nations
d. beginning of atomic age
e. rebuilding of Japan
SS08‐S2C8‐07 Compare the rebuilding of Japan with the I can compare the rebuilding of Japan with the rebuilding of Chapter  26, Sections

rebuilding of Germany following World War II. Germany following World War II. 3,4,5
SS08‐S2C8‐08 Describe the following events resulting I can describe the key events that resulted from World War Chapter  26, Sections
from World War II: II. 3,4,5
a. Nuremburg Trial

b. Marshall Plan
c. NATO / Warsaw Pact
d. creation of United Nations


e. creation of Israel

Quarter 3
January
SS08‐S2C8‐09 Describe the spread of Communism after I can describe the spread of Communism after World War II Chapter  27
World War II: in China, Korea, Cuba, and Vietnam.
a. China – Mao Tse‐tung and Chinese Revolution
b. Korea – 38th parallel and division of country
c. Cuba – Fidel Castro and Cuban Missile Crisis
d. Vietnam – Ho Chi Minh
SS08‐S2C8‐10 Describe the impact of the Cold War (i.e., I can describe the impact of the Cold War and how it led to Chapter  27
creation of the Iron Curtain, arms race, space race) that global competition.
led to global competition.
SS08‐S2C8‐11 Describe the following events of the Korean I can describe the following events of the Korean War: Chapter  27
War: Chinese involvement
a. Chinese involvement U.N. police actions
b. U.N. police actions containment of Communism
c. containment of Communism partition of Korea at the 38th Parallel
d. partition of Korea at the 38th Parallel
SS08‐S1C9‐01 Describe the following origins of the Cold I can describe the origins of the Cold War. Chapter  27
War:
a. Western fear of communist expansion
b. Soviet fear of capitalist influences
c. development of nuclear weapons
d. Truman Doctrine
SS08‐S1C9‐02 Describe the impact of the Cold War on the I can describe the impact of the Cold War on the United Chapter  27
United States: States.
a. McCarthyism
b. arms race
c. space race Cuban Missil
d. e Crisis e. creation of the CIA
SS08‐S1C9‐03 Identify the role of the I can identify the role of the United States in the Korean War. Chapter  27
United States in the Korean War:
a. Communist containment
b. military involvement
c. resolution of conflict


SS08‐S1C9‐05 Describe life (e.g., transportation, I can describe life in the U.S. during the Post War period. Chapter  27
communication, technology, medical, entertainment,
growth of suburbs) in the U.S. during the Post War period.
January
SS08‐S2C8‐13 Examine the fall of Communism and the I can explain the fall of Communism and unification of the Chapter  30
unification of European nations: European nations.
a. Germany – reunification, Berlin Wall torn down
b. Russia – Gorbachev, Glasnost and Perestroika
c. Union of Soviet Socialist Republics – countries regained
independence
d. European Union formed
SS08‐S2C8‐14 Describe the following events in the Middle I can describe the following events in the Middle East during Chapter  30
East during the 20th and 21st centuries: the 20th and 21st centuries:
a. creation of Israel a. creation of Israel
b. conflicts between Israeli and Palestinian governments b. conflicts between Israeli and Palestinian governments
c. Camp David Peace Treaty c. Camp David Peace Treaty
d. Persian Gulf War d. Persian Gulf War
e. Iraq War e. Iraq War
SS08‐S2C8‐15 Compare independence movements in I can compare independence movements in various parts of Chapter  30
various parts of the world (e.g., India/ Pakistan, Latin the world during 20th century.
America, Africa, Asia) during the 20th century.
SS08‐S2C8‐16 Examine human rights issues during the I can describe human rights issues during the 20th century. Chapter  30
20th century (e.g., Apartheid, genocide, famine, disease).
February
SS08‐S1C9‐04 Identify the role of the I can identify the role of the United States in the Vietnam Chapter  29
United States in the Vietnam Conflict:   Conflict.
a. containment of Communism – Domino Theory
b. Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
c. Tet Offensive
d. anti‐war protests
e. Vietnam Peace Accords
SS08‐S2C8‐12 Describe how the following impacted the I can describe how the following impacted the Vietnam War: Chapter  29
Vietnam War: a. historical relationship of China and Vietnam
a. historical relationship of China and Vietnam b. French Indochina War
b. French Indochina War c. containment of Communism
c. containment of Communism d. Ho Chi Minh Trail
d. Ho Chi Minh Trail e. conflict resolution
e. conflict resolution
SS08‐S1C9‐06 Describe the importance of the following I can describe the importance of events of the Civil Rights Chapter  28

civil rights issues and events: Movement.


a. Jim Crow Laws
b. nonviolent protests
c. desegregation
d. Civil Rights Act of 1964
e. Voting Rights Act of 1965

Quarter 4
March
SS08‐S1C10‐01 Describe events (e.g.,opening of foreign I can describe the significant events during the presidency of Chapter  30
relations with China, Watergate, resignation) of the Richard Nixon.
presidency of Richard Nixon.
SS08‐S1C10‐02 Describe events (e.g., succession to I can describe the significant events during the presidency of Chapter  30
presidency, pardoning of Nixon) of the presidency of Gerald Ford.
Gerald Ford.
SS08‐S1C10‐03 Describe events (e.g., Camp David Peace I can describe the significant events during the presidency of Chapter  30
Accords, Iran Hostage Crisis) of the presidency of Jimmy Jimmy Carter.
Carter.
SS08‐S1C10‐04 Describe events (e.g., Star Wars, Iran‐ I can describe the significant events during the presidency of Chapter  30

Contra Affair) of the presidency of Ronald Reagan. Ronald Reagan.
SS08‐S1C10‐05 Describe events (e.g., Persian Gulf War, I can describe the significant events during the presidency of Chapter  30

Berlin Wall falls) of the presidency of George H.W. Bush. George H.W. Bush.
SS08‐S1C10‐06 Describe events (e.g., economic growth, I can describe the significant events during the presidency of Chapter  30

impeachment) of the presidency of William Clinton. William Clinton.
SS08‐S1C10‐07 Describe events (e.g., September 11 I can describe the significant events during the presidency of Chapter  30
Terrorist Attacks, Afghanistan, Iraq War) of the presidency George W. Bush.
of George W. Bush.
April
SS08‐S2C9‐02 Identify the connection between current I can identify the connection between current and historical Supplemental resource
and historical events and issues studied at this grade level events and issues. needed
using information from class discussions and various
resources (e.g., newspapers, magazines, television,
Internet, books, maps).
SS08‐S2C9‐03 Analyze how world events of the late 20th I can analyze how world events of the late 20th century and
century and early 21st century affected, and continue to early 21st century affected, and continue to affect, the social,
affect, the social, political, geographic, and economic political, geographic, and economic climate of the world.
climate of the world (e.g., terrorism, globalization,
conflicts, interdependence, natural disasters,

advancements in science and technology and
environmental issues).
May
SS08‐S5C1‐01 Explain how limited resources and I can explain how limited resources and unlimited human Supplemental resource
unlimited human wants cause people to choose some wants cause people to choose some things and give up needed‐Economics Book
things and give up others. others.
SS08‐S5C1‐02 Analyze how scarcity, opportunity costs, I can explain how scarcity, opportunity costs, and trade‐offs,

and trade‐offs, influence decision‐making. influence decision‐making.
SS08‐S5C1‐03 Analyze how individuals, governments and I can explain how individuals, governments and businesses
businesses make choices based on the availability of make choices based on the availability of resources.
resources.
SS08‐S5C1‐04 Apply Adam Smith’s ideas of a market I can demonstrate how to apply Adam Smith’s ideas of a
economy to: market economy.
a. property rights

b. freedom of enterprise c. competition
d. consumer choice
e. limited role of government
SS08‐S5C1‐05 Describe the impact of the availability and I can describe the impact of the availability and distribution

distribution of natural resources on an economy. of natural resources on an economy.
SS08‐S5C2‐01 Identify the functions and relationships I can identify the functions and relationships among various
among various institutions (e.g., business firms, banks, institutions that make up an economic system.

government agencies, labor unions, corporations) that
make up an economic system.
SS08‐S5C2‐02 Explain the impact of government I can explain the impact of government investment in human
investment in human capital: capital.
a. health (e.g.,
immunizations)
b. education (e.g., college
grants, loans)
c. training of people (e.g., Job Corps)
SS08‐S5C2‐03 Explain the impact of government I can explain the impact of government investment in

investment in physical capital (e.g., NASA, transportation). physical capital.
SS08‐S5C2‐04 Describe how income for most people is I can describe how income for most people is determined by
determined by the value of the goods and services they the value of the goods and services they sell.
sell.
SS08‐S5C2‐05 Describe the impact of entrepreneurs (e.g., I can describe the impact of entrepreneurs in the free
Bill Gates, Martha Stewart, Oprah Winfrey, Ted Turner enterprise system.
Donald Trump) in the free enterprise system.
SS08‐S5C2‐06 Analyze how investment in physical capital I can explain how investment in physical capital leads to

(e.g., factories, medical advancements, new technologies) economic growth.


leads to economic growth.

SS08‐S5C2‐07 Describe how competition (e.g., I can describe how competition affects supply and demand
Microsoft/Apple, Wal‐Mart/Target) affects supply and from the vantage point of the consumer and producer.

demand from the vantage point of the consumer and
producer.
SS08‐S5C2‐08 Describe how market prices provide I can describe how market prices provide incentives to

incentives to buyers and sellers. buyers and sellers.
SS08‐S5C2‐09 Describe how protection of private property I can describe how protection of private property rights
rights provides incentives to conserve and improve provides incentives to conserve and improve property.
property (e.g., resale market).
May
SS08‐S5C3‐01 Identify the organization and functions of I can identify the organization and functions of the Federal

the Federal Reserve System. Reserve System.
SS08‐S5C3‐02 Identify the effects of inflation on society. I can identify the effects of inflation on society.
SS08‐S5C3‐03 Analyze the government’s role in economic I can explain the government’s role in economic recovery.

recovery.
SS08‐S5C4‐01 Compare how private property rights differ I can compare how private property rights differ in market
in market (capitalism) economies versus command (capitalism) economies versus command (communist)
(communist) economies. economies.
SS08‐S5C4‐02 Identify the effects of trade restrictions I can identify the effects of trade restrictions between

between national and world regions. national and world regions.
SS08‐S5C4‐03 Describe the role of the United States I can describe the role of the United States government in
government in influencing international commerce in influencing international commerce in regions studied.
regions studied.
SS08‐S5C4‐04 Identify interdependence (e.g., North I can identify examples of interdependence between nations.
American Free Trade Agreement, European Union,

International Monetary Fund/ World Bank) between
nations.
SS08‐S5C5‐01 Explain how scarcity influences personal I can explain how scarcity influences personal financial
financial choices (e.g., budgeting, saving, investing, choices
credit).
SS08‐S5C5‐02 Describe types of personal investments I can describe types of personal investments.
(e.g., saving accounts, stocks, mutual funds, bonds,
retirement funds, land).
SS08‐S5C5‐03 Describe the role of the stock market in I can describe the role of the stock market in personal

personal investing. investing.
SS08‐S5C5‐04 Describe various forms of credit. (e.g., I can describe various forms of credit.
personal loans, credit cards, lines of credit, mortgages,
auto loans).


SS08‐S5C5‐05 Analyze the advantages, disadvantages, and I can explain the advantages, disadvantages, and alternatives

alternatives to consumer credit. to consumer credit.
SS08‐S5C5‐06 Analyze the costs and benefits of producing I can explain the costs and benefits of producing a personal

a personal budget. budget.
May
SS08‐S5C5‐07 Create a personal budget to include fixed I can create a personal budget that includes fixed and

and variable expenses. variable expenses.
SS08‐S5C5‐08 Identify the benefits of future financial I can identify the benefits of future financial planning.

planning.


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