Social Studies

Geography Topics

The Six Essential Elements of Geography

1) The World in Spatial Terms

2) Places and Regions

3) Physical Systems

4) Human Systems

5) Environment and Society

6) The Uses of Geography

Topics for the Year:

Rhode Island

Culture - Mongolia

India

October:

Map Basics

Compass Rose

Latitude and Longitude

Perspective

Distortion

Projection

Scale

Map Key

Cardinal Directions

Intermediate Directions

Elevation

Contour Lines

American History Course Description

U.S. Constitution: Rights and Responsibilities; 3 Branches; Amendments

Colonization: First Settlements, New England, Middle and Southern Colonies

Road To Revolutions: French Indian War, Taxation

The American Revolution: Declaration of Independence; 'Shot Heard Round the World'; General Washington; Battle of Yorktown

Forming a New Nation: Articles of Confederation; Constitution;

Westward Expansion: Lewis and Clarke; Manifest Destiny

As always current events throughout the year