Upcoming Tests
Skills taught during the Government Unit:
Your child will be able to:
Skills taught during the Economics Unit:
Skills Taught During the Map Skills Unit:
Your child will be able to:
use map scale and cardinal and intermediate directions to describe the relative location of physical and human characteristics of Ohio and the United States
demonstrate the concept of relative location by using map scale and cardinal and intermediate directions
demonstrate understanding of the relationship between a unit of length on a map and the corresponding length on Earth's surface
demonstrate understanding of cardinal directions as the 4 main points of a compass (North,N; South,S; East,E; West,W)
demonstrate understanding of intermediate directions as the points on a compass that fall between the 4 cardinal directions (NE, NW, SE, SW)
Skills taught during the Places and Regions Unit:
Your child will be able to:
discuss how the economic development of the United States continues to influence and be influenced by agriculture, industry, and natural resources in Ohio
list and explain how Ohio's 'natural resources' played a crucial role in the early development of the United States
name and explain how Ohio's waterways have played a role in the development of Ohio and the U.S., and are still playing a role in the 21st century
write a narrative essay explaining the importance of agriculture and family farming in Ohio and why Catholic farmers pay homage to St. Isadore, the Farmer
list some of the industries and their locations that were created in Ohio
describe the 'alternative energy sources' and other alternatives that Ohio is moving towards in the 21st century.
understand that regions which became known as the North, South, and West of the United States developed in the early 1800s based largely because of the physical environments and economies
conduct research to create an 1800s map of the U.S. identifying the borders of the U.S. and labeling the regions
identify and list the physical characteristics of each region and their contributions to the economy of that region and the U.S.
locate and list the 'natural' landmarks used as boundary development in the 1800s
Skills taught during the Histororical Thinking and Skills Unit:
Construct timelines with evenly spaced intervals for years, decades, and centuries to show the order of significant events in Ohio history.
Construct chronological timeline for the following inhabitants of Ohio, and significant events and contributions they established:
Mound Builders (Adena, Hopewell, Fort Ancient)
Historic Indians of Ohio (Shawnee, Miami, Delaware, Ottowa, Mingo, and Wyandot)
Amish and Appalachian populations
Catholic missionaries and other religious organizations
The first diocese of Ohio
The first Catholic university/college in Ohio
During this school year, demonstrate significant events in Ohio and the United States on a timeline.
Explain the difference between Primary and Secondary sources when creating historical narratives.
Give examples of Primary Sources including records of events, memoirs, photos, original documents, etc.
Skills Taught During the Heritage Unit:
Various groups of people lived in Ohio over time including prehistoric and historic American Indians, settlers, and immigrants. The interactions among these groups have resulted in both cooperation and conflict. Discuss times when these groups were cooperative and when there was conflict and the outcomes.
Use primary and secondary sources to learn about the people, cultures, and life styles of the earlier inhabitants of Ohio.
Compare and contrast early establishments and life styles in Ohio to that of the 21st century.
Explain some reasons that early people migrated to Ohio and established settlements.
Identify and name the thirteen original colonies and the reasons why they came together around the common causes for justice and independence, and were willing to fight to form a new nation.
Analyze and discuss some of the high taxes the colonists had to pay under British rule: Stamp Act, Paint Tax, and Tea Tax.
Discuss the Proclamation of 1763 and how the colonists felt about this Proclamation.
Discuss the Boston Tea Party including the reasons why it happened, the major people involved, and the final outcomes.
Analyze and discuss the main reasons and major outcomes of the American Revolutionary War.
Discuss the Articles of Confederation and why it was ineffective.
Describe how the Constitution of the United States was written and why it allowed for changes.
Analyze the significance of the Bill of Rights (first ten amendments of the Constitution)
The Northwest Ordinance established a process for the creation of new states and established democratic ideals. Discuss these ideals and how they were to be incorporated into the Northwest Territory.
Create a map of the Northwest Territory, labeling the names of the states that were formed.
Democratic ideals were guaranteed to the people of the Northwest Territory under the Northwest Ordinance. List and discuss the 5 major rights including the banning of slavery.
The Northwest Ordinance established a three-step plan for admitting states from the Northwest Territory. Analyze these steps as a condition for statehood.
Explain the reason political leaders in Ohio wrote Ohio's first constitution, and what model was used to compose Ohio's Constitution.
Describe how some Revolutionary War veterans were compensated in the Northwest Territory for their service.
Describe the progression from being a territory to becoming a state in Ohio.
The inability to resolve issues with Great Britain and the conflicts with American Indians led the U.S. into the War of 1812. Analyze and Discuss the Battle of Lake Erie and how it contributed to American success in the War of 1812.
Using primary and secondary sources, identify tribal leaders and their role in the resistance of Ohio settlements by American settlers: Blue Jacket, Little Turtle, Tecumseh, and Prophet.
Analyze and describe the significance of the Battle of Fallen Timber and the Battle of Tippecanoe.
Describe the outcomes of the Treaty of Greenville.
Discuss Oliver Hazard Perry's victory against the victory against the British navy on Lake Erie in 1813.
Describe the significance of Fort Meigs and how it helped the U.S. in the defeat of British troops and Indian warriors.
After the War of 1812, Ohio played a key role with issues that divided the U.S., particularly with the anti-slavery movement and the Underground Railroad. Discuss the beliefs behind the anti-slavery movement and the key people involved.
The Northwest Ordinance admitted Ohio to statehood as a 'free' state. Discuss the part the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 played in the anti-slavery movement.
Uncle Tom's Cabin was written in Cincinnati by Harriet Beecher Stowe. Explain how this popular book played a monumental role with the Abolitionist Movement.
Create a visual tracing some of the secret routes of the Underground Railroad including towns where 'safe houses' were located.
Write about Harriet Tubman's heroic acts and the role she played conducting the Underground Railroad.
List and discuss the contributions of the technological innovations that originated in Ohio and benefited the United States.