Social Studies
Current Event Report Template
Suggested websites for Social Studies:
TCI: https://www.teachtci.com/ (23 topics and chapters)
Ducksters: www.ducksters.com/history/
Some suggested websites for Current Events:
Our Nation and the World
Trimester 1:
History & Geography
The students will use chronological sequence of events to compare developments, explain probable causes and effects of events, and use historical sources when gathering information.
Trimester 2:
Civics & Geography
The students will distinguish the responsibilities of government official, examine the origins of rules and laws, and explain how policies are developed to address public problems.
Trimester 3:
Economy & Geography
The students will analyze how businesses around the world specialize and trade and determine the ways the government pays for goods and services.
Geography
The students will investigate how the cultural characteristics of places change over time
They will describe how humans utilize natural resources
They will analyze the effects of catastrophic events and technological developments
They will compare the environmental characteristics of the United States to other world regions