Social Studies
Geography Topics
Geography Topics
The Six Essential Elements of Geography
The Six Essential Elements of Geography
1) The World in Spatial Terms
1) The World in Spatial Terms
2) Places and Regions
2) Places and Regions
3) Physical Systems
3) Physical Systems
4) Human Systems
4) Human Systems
5) Environment and Society
5) Environment and Society
6) The Uses of Geography
6) The Uses of Geography
Topics for the Year:
Topics for the Year:
Rhode Island
Rhode Island
Culture - Mongolia
Culture - Mongolia
India
India
October:
October:
Map Basics
Map Basics
Compass Rose
Compass Rose
Latitude and Longitude
Latitude and Longitude
Perspective
Perspective
Distortion
Distortion
Projection
Projection
Scale
Scale
Map Key
Map Key
Cardinal Directions
Cardinal Directions
Intermediate Directions
Intermediate Directions
Elevation
Elevation
Contour Lines
Contour Lines
American History Course Description
American History Course Description
U.S. Constitution: Rights and Responsibilities; 3 Branches; Amendments
U.S. Constitution: Rights and Responsibilities; 3 Branches; Amendments
Colonization: First Settlements, New England, Middle and Southern Colonies
Colonization: First Settlements, New England, Middle and Southern Colonies
Road To Revolutions: French Indian War, Taxation
Road To Revolutions: French Indian War, Taxation
The American Revolution: Declaration of Independence; 'Shot Heard Round the World'; General Washington; Battle of Yorktown
The American Revolution: Declaration of Independence; 'Shot Heard Round the World'; General Washington; Battle of Yorktown
Forming a New Nation: Articles of Confederation; Constitution;
Forming a New Nation: Articles of Confederation; Constitution;
Westward Expansion: Lewis and Clarke; Manifest Destiny
Westward Expansion: Lewis and Clarke; Manifest Destiny
As always current events throughout the year
As always current events throughout the year