Understand and explain historical context using maps (GEO 6–7.2)

Construct maps to represent and explain the pattern of cultural and environmental characteristics in our world. (GEO 6–7.1)

Analyze the factors for the growth of civilization in the Fertile Crescent (GEO 6–7.4)

Explain how a civilization’s arts, architecture, music, and literature reflect its culture and history (HIST 6–8.1)

Describe how civilizations used technology to manipulate the environment (GEO 6–7.9)

Use maps, satellite images, photographs, and other representations to explain relationships between the locations of places and regions, (GEO 6-7.2)

and changes in their environmental characteristics

Analyze G.R.A.P.E.S.* to understand and evaluate Ancient Egypt (CIV 6–7.2, GEO 6–7.7)

Compare and contrast achievements and contributions of a range of past and present civilizations (CIV 6-7.2)

Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including vocabulary specific to domains related to history/social studies (RH.6-8.4)

Describe how civilizations used technology to manipulate the environment (GEO 6-7.9)

Examine geographical factors that help explain historical events or contemporary issues (GEO 6–7.6)

Analyze G.R.A.P.E.S.* to understand and evaluate Ancient China (CIV 6–7.2)

Analyze how specific individuals and their ideas and beliefs influenced world history (CIV 6–7.1)

Use critical reading skills to assess an author’s purpose and point of view (INQ 6–8.2)

Use maps, satellite images, photographs, and other representations to explain relationships between the locations of places and regions, and changes in their environmental characteristics (GEO 6–7.2)

Analyze G.R.A.P.E.S.* to understand and evaluate Ancient Greece (CIV 6–7.2, GEO 6–7.7)

Compare and contrast the roles of citizens in different forms of government (CIV 6–7.1)

Analyze G.R.A.P.E.S.* to understand and evaluate Ancient Rome

Compare and contrast achievements and contributions of a range of past and present civilizations

Use questions about historically significant people or events to explain the impact on a region

Engage in the inquiry process through making a claim, collecting evidence, and communicating conclusions

Take informed action by sharing information with an authentic audience