Analyze the efforts and activities institutions use to sustain themselves over time
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Grade 6 Social Studies Video Lessons
Watch 33 dedicated curriculum video lessons.
Analyze the experiences and contributions of diverse groups to multicultural societies
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Analyze the impact of improved communication technology among cultures
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Answer geographic questions, including: Where is it located? Why is it there? What is significant about its location? How is its location related to the location of other people
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Compare various world regions and countries using data from maps, graphs, and charts
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Compare ways in which various societies organize the production and distribution of goods and services
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Describe and compare examples of limited and unlimited governments such as constitutional (limited) and totalitarian (unlimited)
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Describe ways in which the factors of production (natural resources, labor, capital, and entrepreneurs) influence the economies of various contemporary societies
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Differentiate between, locate, and use valid primary and secondary sources such as oral, print, and visual material and artifacts to acquire information about various world
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Economics. The student understands categories of economic activities and the data used to measure a society's economic level
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Explain the impact of the distribution of resources on international trade and economic interdependence among and within societies
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Explain the relationships that exist between societies and their architecture, art, music, and literature
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Express ideas orally based on research and experiences
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Formulate and communicate visually, orally, or in writing a claim supported by evidence and reasoning related to a social studies topic
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Geography. The student understands how geographic factors influence the economic development and political relationships of societies
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History. The student understands that historical events influence contemporary events
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History. The student understands the influences of individuals and groups from various cultures on various historical and contemporary societies
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Identify and analyze ways people have modified the physical environment such as mining, irrigation, and transportation infrastructure
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Identify and describe common traits that define cultures and culture regions
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Identify and describe examples of human rights abuses by limited or unlimited governments such as the oppression of religious, ethnic, and political groups
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Identify and describe means of cultural diffusion such as trade, travel, and war
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Identify and explain the geographic factors responsible for patterns of population in places and regions
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Identify and give examples of governments with rule by one, few, or many
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Identify and locate major physical and human geographic features such as landforms, water bodies, and urban centers of various places and regions
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Identify examples of scientific discoveries, technological innovations, and scientists and inventors that have shaped the world
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Identify historical origins of democratic forms of government such as Ancient Greece
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Identify institutions basic to all societies, including government, economic, educational, and religious institutions
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Make predictions about future social, political, economic, cultural, and environmental impacts that may result from future scientific discoveries and technological innovations
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Organize and interpret information from outlines, reports, databases, and visuals, including graphs, charts, timelines, and maps
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Social studies skills. The student uses problem-solving and decision-making skills, working independently and with others
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Understand the importance of ethics in maintaining a functional free enterprise system
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Use effective written communication skills, including proper citations to avoid plagiarism
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Use social studies terminology correctly
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