Social Studies- I Can Statements

SOCIAL STUDIES:

6TH:

E1.2I can explain how people long ago used trade and exchange systems and how that affected the way in which they lived their life.

G1.1 I can explain how the geography of an area can influence the civilization/society that lives there.

G1.2 I can tell what factors influence the movement of people, goods, and ideas.

G1.4 I can explain how people in the past modified and adapted to the environment in order to meet their needs.

H1.1 I can make a variety of graphic resources to explain historical events and issues.

H1.3 I can identify the difference between a primary (original) source and secondary (summarized) material and use the information contained within to interpret how people look at history and historical events.

7TH:

H1.1 I can make a variety of graphic resources to explain historical events and issues.

G1.1

I can explain how the environment influences modern society.

I can explain how humans responding to the environment have influenced modern society.

G1.3

I can explain how natural disasters have affected modern society and areas.

I can explain how humans modifying the land and trying to preserve if have affected modern societies and the areas around them.

E1.1 I can explain how nations competing for resources have affected the economic ties they have with one another.

E1.4 I can explain how my use of money (what I choose to spend my money on, save, etc.) affects the way in which I live my life.

8TH

H1.1 I can make a variety of graphic resources to explain historical events and issues.

H1.2 I can place in my own words the information presented to me in a primary (original) document.

H3.2 I can show how technological advances and innovation have made people in NC and the US change their way of life.

H3.3 I can show how individuals and groups are able to impact the economic activity of NC and the US.

G1.3

I can demonstrate how HEI (human environmental impact) has affected the settlement patterns in NC and the US.

I can demonstrate how HEI (human environmental impact) has affected the quality of life in NC and the US.

E1.2 I can use a variety of economic data to evaluate the economic growth and stability of NC and the US.

E1.3 I can explain how my use of money (what I choose to spend my money on, save, etc.) affects the way in which I live my life.