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Accelerated Social Studies I Curriculum Map2012-2013

Note: Reading and Writing Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies for grade 9 will be incorporated throughout the curriculum.

DATE CONTENT SKILLS ACTIVITIES/ASSESSMENT

August 7-10 Unit I: Skills HandbookChapters 1 and 2: Studying and Writing Effectively/ Reading and Thinking Critically

SWBAT…Research and write effectively.

Class introduction *syllabus *expectations *rules *Current Events Notebooks

Multiple Intelligences Survey

Effective Note-Taking Activity

Commercials and Critical Thinking Activity

August 13-17 Chapters 3, 4, and 5: Doing Research/ Interpreting Special Sources/ Completing Special Assignments

SWBAT…Research and write effectively.

Political Cartoon Activity(A/H)

Using the Internet Activity

How to Give a Speech Activity

Unit I Quiz

August 20-24 Unit II: Constitution and Foundations SWBAT… Chapter 1 Study Guide

of GovernmentChapter 1: Principles of GovernmentSS-HS-1.1.1: Students will compare and contrast various forms of government in the world and evaluate how they have been in establishing order, providing security, and accomplishing common goals. (DOK 3)

Identify the origins and purposes of government.

Describe the characteristics of a nation-state.

Explain how political power is distributed.

Explain the similarities and differences among the major forms of government.

Role-Playing Exercise: Philosophies of Government

*Current Events(RA)

August 27-31 Chapter 2: Beginnings of American GovernmentSS-HS-1.1.2: Students will explain and give examples of how democratic governments preserve and protect the rights and liberties of their constituents through different sources. (DOK 2)SS-HS-1.2.1: Students will analyze how powers of government are distributed and shared among levels and branches and evaluate how this distribution of powers protects the “common good”. (DOK 3)SS-HS-1.2.2: Students will interpret the principles of limited government and evaluate how these principles protect individual rights and promote the “common good”. (DOK 3)

SWBAT…Explain the major ideas in the Declaration of Independence.

Analyze the meanings of limited government, representative government, liberty, and equality.

Compare and contrast the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation with the strength of the Constitution.

Chapter 2 Study Guide

Updating the Declaration of Independence Writing Assignment(WA)

Primary Source Reading: The Articles of Confederation(RA, ACT)

Movie: 1776 or National Treasure* Viewer guide

September 4-7 Chapter 3: The ConstitutionSS-HS-1.1.2: Students will explain and give examples of how democratic

SWBAT…Explain the basic principles and structure of the Constitution.


Universal Declaration of Human

governments preserve and protect the rights and liberties of their constituents through different sources. (DOK 2)SS-HS-1.2.1: Students will analyze how powers of government are distributed and shared among levels and branches and evaluate how this distribution of powers protects the “common good”. (DOK 3)SS-HS-1.2.2: Students will interpret the principles of limited government and evaluate how these principles protect individual rights and promote the “common good”. (DOK 3)

Rights

“We the People” Activity- Foundations of the Constitution

*Current Events(RA)

September 11-14 Chapter 4: FederalismSS-HS-1.1.2: Students will explain and give examples of how democratic governments preserve and protect the rights and liberties of their constituents through different sources. (DOK 2)SS-HS-1.2.1: Students will analyze how powers of government are distributed and shared among levels and branches and evaluate how this distribution of powers protects the “common good”. (DOK 3)SS-HS-1.2.2: Students will interpret the principles of limited government and evaluate how these principles protect individual rights and promote the “common good”. (DOK 3)

SWBAT…Define and explain the six powers of government.


Group Activity: Federal v. States’ Rights- The Drinking Age at 21

Extra Credit Opportunity: Recitation of the Preamble

Unit II Exam

September 17-21 Unit III: Political Behavior and Participation

SWBAT…Identify the four roles of political


Chapter 5: Political PartiesSS-HS-1.3.3: Students will evaluate the impact citizens have on the functioning of a democratic government by assuming responsibilities and duties. (DOK 3)

parties.

Identify the major political parties that exist in the U.S.

Evolution of American Political Parties

*Current Events(RA)

September 24-28 Chapter 6: Elections and CampaignsSS-HS-1.3.3: Students will evaluate the impact citizens have on the functioning of a democratic government by assuming responsibilities and duties. (DOK 3)

SWBAT…Describe the phases of a presidential campaign.

Identify the sources of funding for campaigns.

Define what political action committees are and their purpose.


“The Presidential Campaign Game”

October 1-5 Chapter 7: Political Participation and Voter BehaviorSS-HS-1.3.3: Students will evaluate the impact citizens have on the functioning of a democratic government by assuming responsibilities and duties. (DOK 3)

SWBAT…Identify various types of political participation.

Describe how voting rights have evolved in the U.S.

Explain the three factors that influence the choices that voters make.


*Current Events(RA)

October 8-12 (Fall Break)

October 15-19 Chapters 8 and 9: Public Opinion and Mass Media/ Interest GroupsSS-HS-1.3.3: Students will evaluate the impact citizens have on the functioning of a democratic government by assuming responsibilities and duties. (DOK 3)

SWBAT…Identify and define various political ideologies.

Analyze the impact of the mass media on the policy agenda in the U.S. government.

Chapters 8 and 9 Study Guide

Political Ideology Survey

“Selecting a Political Party” Group Activity

Analyze the effects of interest groups on the legislative process in particular and on the political process in general.

Unit III Exam

October 22-26 Unit IV: Institutions of National GovernmentChapter 10: Congress and the Legislative BranchSS-HS-1.2.1: Students will analyze how powers of government are distributed and shared among levels and branches and evaluate how this distribution of powers protects the “common good”. (DOK 3)SS-HS-1.2.2: Students will interpret the principles of limited government and evaluate how these principles protect individual rights and promote the “common good”. (DOK 3)

SWBAT…Identify the basic qualifications for House and Senate members.

Explain the three differences between the House and Senate.

Analyze the stages of the lawmaking process in both the House and Senate.


Standing Committee Activity

*Current Events(RA)

October 29- November 2 Chapter 11: The PresidencySS-HS-1.2.1: Students will analyze how powers of government are distributed and shared among levels and branches and evaluate how this distribution of powers protects the “common good”. (DOK 3)

SS-HS-1.2.2: Students will interpret the principles of limited government and evaluate how these principles protect individual rights and promote the “common good”. (DOK 3)

SWBAT…Identify the constitutional qualifications for becoming President of the U.S.

Define what the electoral college is.Identify the major powers assigned to the President.


“The Electoral College: Is it Broken” Group Activity

BioBoard Activity: The Presidents of the United States(A/H)

November 5-9 Chapter 12: The Executive BranchSS-HS-1.2.1: Students will analyze

SWBAT…Define bureaucracy.


how powers of government are distributed and shared among levels and branches and evaluate how this distribution of powers protects the “common good”. (DOK 3)SS-HS-1.2.2: Students will interpret the principles of limited government and evaluate how these principles protect individual rights and promote the “common good”. (DOK 3)

Identify the members of the President’s Cabinet.

Know Your Cabinet Members Research Activity

Extra Credit Opportunity: Volunteering in Your Community(PLCS)

* Verification sheet and student reflection

*Current Events(RA)November 12-16 Chapter 13: The Courts and the

Judicial BranchSS-HS-1.2.1: Students will analyze how powers of government are distributed and shared among levels and branches and evaluate how this distribution of powers protects the “common good”. (DOK 3)SS-HS-1.2.2: Students will interpret the principles of limited government and evaluate how these principles protect individual rights and promote the “common good”. (DOK 3)

SWBAT…Explain the differences between civil and criminal law and between appellate and original jurisdiction.

Identify the different kinds of federal courts.

Analyze the process that the Supreme Court goes through to hear and decide cases.


Landmark Supreme Court Cases Presentations(ACT)

November 19-20 Chapter 13: The Courts and the Judicial Branch

SWBAT…Describe various landmark Supreme Court decisions.

Unit IV Exam

November 21-23 (Thanksgiving Break)November 26-30 Unit V: Civil Liberties and Civil Rights

Chapter 14: 1st Amendment FreedomsSS-HS-1.1.2: Students will explain and give examples of how democratic governments preserve and protect the rights and liberties of their constituents through different

SWBAT…Identify the first 10 amendments of the Constitution.

Explain what civil liberties and civil rights are.


Flag Protection Amendment

*Current Events(RA)

sources. (DOK 2)SS-HS-1.2.2: Students will interpret the principles of limited government and evaluate how these principles protect individual rights and promote the “common good”. (DOK 3)SS-HS-1.3.1: Students will explain and give examples of the rights of one individual may, at times, be in conflict with the rights of another. (DOK 2)SS-HS-1.3.2: Students will explain how the rights of an individual may, at times, be in conflict with the responsibility of the government to protect the “common good”. (DOK 2)

Define and demonstrate an understanding of the Establishment and Free Exercise Clauses.

Explain and give examples of limits on the freedom of speech and the press.

Identify key issues concerning the freedom of assembly and petition.

December 3-7 Chapter 15: Rights of Due ProcessSS-HS-1.1.2: Students will explain and give examples of how democratic governments preserve and protect the rights and liberties of their constituents through different sources. (DOK 2)SS-HS-1.2.2: Students will interpret the principles of limited government and evaluate how these principles protect individual rights and promote the “common good”. (DOK 3)SS-HS-1.3.1: Students will explain and give examples of the rights of one individual may, at times, be in conflict with the rights of another. (DOK 2)SS-HS-1.3.2: Students will explain how the rights of an individual may, at times, be in conflict with the responsibility of the government to protect the “common good”. (DOK 2)

SWBAT…Explain due process, its significance, and its constitutional basis.

Identify the basic protections of the 4th, 5th, 6th, and 8th amendments.


Bill of Rights Scavenger Hunt

December 10-14, 18-19 MIDTERM REVIEW/ MIDTERM EXAMS

MIDTERM REVIEW/ MIDTERM EXAMS

MIDTERM REVIEW/ MIDTERM EXAMS

December 19 -January 1 (Christmas Break)

January 2-4 Chapter 16: Civil RightsSS-HS-1.3.1: Students will explain and give examples of the rights of one individual may, at times, be in conflict with the rights of another. (DOK 2)SS-HS-1.3.2: Students will explain how the rights of an individual may, at times, be in conflict with the responsibility of the government to protect the “common good”. (DOK 2)SS-HS-1.3.3: Students will evaluate the impact citizens have on the functioning of a democratic government by assuming responsibilities and duties. (DOK 3)

SWBAT…Analyze the history and key issues in the civil rights struggles of African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Asian-Pacific Americans, and Native Americans.

Explain the Equal Rights Amendment, its purpose and history.

Explain affirmative action and reverse discrimination.

Video: Eyes on the Prize* Viewer guide

Unit V Exam

January 7-11 Unit VI: The Economy and the IndividualChapter 18 and 26: What is Economics?/Comparing Economic SystemsSS-HS-3.1.1: Students will give examples of and explain how scarcity of resources necessitates choices at both the personal and societal levels in the modern world and the United States and explain the impact of those choices. (DOK 2)SS-HS-3.2.1: Students will compare and contrast economic systems based on their abilities to achieve broad social goals such as freedom, efficiency, equity, security and growth in the modern world. (DOK 2)

SWBAT…Explain the fundamentals of economics.

Describe how to make economic decisions.

Discuss how to be an economically smart citizen.

Compare different types of economic systems.

Chapter 18 Reading Study Guide

Economic Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle

*Current Events(RA)

SS-HS-3.2.3: Students will explain how, in a free enterprise system, individuals attempt to maximize their profits based on their role in the economy. (DOK 2)

January 14-18 Chapters 18 and 26: What is Economics?/ Comparing Economic Systems

SWBAT…Explain the fundamentals of economics.

Describe how to make economic decisions.

Discuss how to be an economically smart citizen.

Compare different types of economic systems.

Foldable Activity: Compare and Contrast Types of Economic Systems(ACT)

Chapter 18 Test with Open-Response(WA)

January 22-25 Chapter 19: The American EconomySS-HS-3.1.1: Students will give examples of and explain how scarcity of resources necessitates choices at both the personal and societal levels in the modern world and the United States and explain the impact of those choices. (DOK 2)SS-HS-3.2.3: Students will explain how, in a free enterprise system, individuals attempt to maximize their profits based on their role in the economy. (DOK 2)

SWBAT…List the major features of free enterprise.

Describe the factors of production and the Gross Domestic Product.

Explain the kinds of help available to consumers.


Entrepreneur Map Activity(PLCS)

*Current Events(RA)

January 28- February 1 Chapter 19: The American Economy Prom Budget Activity

Chapter 19 Test

February 4-8 Chapters 20 and 21: Demand/ SupplySS-HS-3.3.1: Students will explain and

SWBAT…Explain the law of demand and

Chapters 20 and 21 Reading Study Guides

give examples of how numerous factors influence the supply and demand of products. (DOK 2)

understand the factors that cause changes in demand.

Explain how supply works and identify how supply increases or decreases.

Analyze the relationship between supply and demand.

Supply and Demand Curve Activity

Chapters 20 and 21 Test

Extra Credit Opportunity:Reflection of the “State of the Union” Address

*Current Events(RA)

February 11-15 Chapter 22: Business and LaborSS-HS-3.4.1: Students will analyze the changing relationships among business, labor and government and how each has affected production, distribution and consumption in the United States or the world. (DOK 3)SS-HS-3.4.2: Students will describe and give examples of how factors such as technological change, investments in capital goods and human capital/resources have increased productivity in the world. (DOK 2)

SWBAT…Identify the advantages and disadvantages of each type of business organization.

Explain how labor unions and management conduct negotiations.


Foldable Activity: Types of Businesses

Primary Source Reading: Labor Unions(RA, ACT)

Chapter 22 Test

February 19-22 Unit VII: The Free Enterprise SystemChapter 23: Government and the EconomySS-HS-3.4.1: Students will analyze the changing relationships among business, labor and government and how each has affected production, distribution and consumption in the

SWBAT…Identify the ways that the government regulates the economy.

Recognize the role financial institutions play in meeting financial needs.


Business Cycle Activity(PLCS)

Stock Market Game(PLCS)

*Current Events(RA)

United States or the world. (DOK 3) Describe the ways the government is financed.

February 25- March 1 Chapter 23: Government and the Economy

SWBAT…Identify the ways that the government regulates the economy.

Recognize the role financial institutions play in meeting financial needs.

Describe the ways the government is financed.

Movie: The Grapes of Wrath *Viewer guide *Portfolio piece

Chapter 23 Test

March 4-8 Chapter 24: Money and BankingSS-HS-3.4.1: Students will analyze the changing relationships among business, labor and government and how each has affected production, distribution and consumption in the United States or the world. (DOK 3)

SWBAT…Describe how money is used.

Explain how the Federal Reserve System affects the economy.

Analyze the function of banks.


Currency Activity(PLCS)

Loan Application Activity(PLCS)

Chapter 24 Test

*Current Events(RA)March 11-15 Chapters 25 and 28: Government

Finances/ An Interdependent WorldSS-HS-3.4.1: Students will analyze the changing relationships among business, labor and government and how each has affected production, distribution and consumption in the United States or the world. (DOK 3)SS-HS-3.4.3: Students will explain and give examples of how interdependence of personal, national and international economic activities often results in international

SWBAT…Explain how the federal government spends its revenues.

Identify sources of revenue and types of expenditures for state and local governments.

Describe surpluses, deficits, and a balanced budget.

Examine how interdependent nations are addressing economic and

Chapters 25 and 28 Reading Study Guides

Chapters 25 and 28 Test

issues and concerns in the modern world and the United States. (DOK 2)

environmental issues.

March 18-22 Unit VIII: World GeographyGeography Skills HandbookSS-HS-4.1.1: Students will use a variety of geographic tools to explain and analyze the reasons of the distribution of physical and human features on the Earth’s surface. (DOK 3)SS-HS-4.1.2: Students will explain how mental maps, the mental image a person has of an area including knowledge of features and spatial relationships, become more complex as experience, study and the media bring new geographic information. (DOK 3)SS-HS-4.1.3: Students will use geographic tools to interpret the reasoning patterns on which the location and distribution of Earth’s human features is based. (DOK 3)

SWBAT…Identify different types of maps.

Examine various maps, graphs, charts, and diagrams for information.

Using Maps Activity: Where Have You Been?

Synthesizing Information Activity: map projections

*Current Events(RA)

March 25-29 Chapter 1: How Geographers Look at the WorldSS-HS-4.1.1: Students will use a variety of geographic tools to explain and analyze the reasons of the distribution of physical and human features on the Earth’s surface. (DOK 3)SS-HS-4.1.2: Students will explain how mental maps, the mental image a person has of an area including knowledge of features and spatial relationships, become more complex as experience, study and the media bring new geographic information.

SWBAT…Describe the elements of geography and the topics geographers study.

Identify the tools and applications of geography and its relationship to other fields of study.


“Getting to Know the World” Class Activity

Elements of Geography Chart

Absolute and Relative Location of OCHS

Research Methods Activity

Map Identification: Middle America and South America

(DOK 3)SS-HS-4.1.3: Students will use geographic tools to interpret the reasoning patterns on which the location and distribution of Earth’s human features is based. (DOK 3)

Chapter 1 Test

April 1-5 (Spring Break)

April 8-12 Chapter 2: The EarthSS-HS-4.1.1: Students will use a variety of geographic tools to explain and analyze the reasons of the distribution of physical and human features on the Earth’s surface. (DOK 3)SS-HS-4.1.2: Students will explain how mental maps, the mental image a person has of an area including knowledge of features and spatial relationships, become more complex as experience, study and the media bring new geographic information. (DOK 3)

SS-HS-4.1.3: Students will use geographic tools to interpret the reasoning patterns on which the location and distribution of Earth’s human features is based. (DOK 3)SS-HS-4.2.2: Students will explain how physical and human characteristics of regions create advantages and disadvantages for human activities in a specific place. (DOK 2)

SWBAT…Describe Earth’s location and structure.

Identify the forces that shape Earth’s surface.


Biosphere Activity

Forces of Change Activity

Video: The Blue Planet *Viewer guide

Map Identification: Africa and Europe

Chapter 2 Test

*Current Events(RA)

April 15-19 Chapter 3: Climates of the Earth SWBAT… Chapter 3 Study Guide

SS-HS-4.1.1: Students will use a variety of geographic tools to explain and analyze the reasons of the distribution of physical and human features on the Earth’s surface. (DOK 3)SS-HS-4.1.2: Students will explain how mental maps, the mental image a person has of an area including knowledge of features and spatial relationships, become more complex as experience, study and the media bring new geographic information. (DOK 3)SS-HS-4.1.3: Students will use geographic tools to interpret the reasoning patterns on which the location and distribution of Earth’s human features is based. (DOK 3)SS-HS-4.2.2: Students will explain how physical and human characteristics of regions create advantages and disadvantages for human activities in a specific place. (DOK 2)

Explain the effects of the Earth-sun relationship on life on Earth.

Identify the factors that contribute to Earth’s climates.

Describe the major climate patterns found on Earth.

Greenhouse Effect Activity

Foldable Activity: Types of Climates

Map Identification: Asia

Chapter 3 Test

April 22-26 Chapter 4: The Human WorldSS-HS-4.1.1: Students will use a variety of geographic tools to explain and analyze the reasons of the distribution of physical and human features on the Earth’s surface. (DOK 3)SS-HS-4.1.2: Students will explain how mental maps, the mental image a person has of an area including knowledge of features and spatial relationships, become more complex as experience, study and the media

SWBAT…Discuss global population densities and distributions.

Describe the culture regions into which geographers classify the world.

Explain how the distribution of natural resources influences trade.


Population Density Activity(ACT)

Elements of Culture Activity(A/H)

Map Identification: Australia and Oceania; Antarctica

Chapter 4 Test

*Current Events(RA)

bring new geographic information. (DOK 3)SS-HS-4.1.3: Students will use geographic tools to interpret the reasoning patterns on which the location and distribution of Earth’s human features is based. (DOK 3)SS-HS-4.2.2: Students will explain how physical and human characteristics of regions create advantages and disadvantages for human activities in a specific place. (DOK 2)SS-HS-4.3.1: Students will describe the movement and settlement patterns of people in various places and analyze the causes of the movement and settlement and the impacts in the modern world and the United States. (DOK 3)SS-HS-4.3.2: Students will explain how technology has facilitated the movement of goods, services and populations, increased economic interdependence at all levels and influenced development of centers of economic activity. (DOK 2)SS-HS-4.4.2: Students will explain how human modifications to the physical environment, perspectives on the use of natural resources, and natural disasters may have possible global effects in the modern world and United States. (DOK 2)

April 29- May 3 Geography of KentuckySS-HS-4.1.1: Students will use a variety of geographic tools to explain and analyze the reasons of the

SWBAT…Identify Kentucky counties, rivers, lakes, mountains, and regions.

Map Activity: counties, rivers, lakes, mountains, and regions

Cultural Geography of Kentucky

distribution of physical and human features on the Earth’s surface. (DOK 3)SS-HS-4.1.2: Students will explain how mental maps, the mental image a person has of an area including knowledge of features and spatial relationships, become more complex as experience, study and the media bring new geographic information. (DOK 3)SS-HS-4.1.3: Students will use geographic tools to interpret the reasoning patterns on which the location and distribution of Earth’s human features is based. (DOK 3)SS-HS-4.2.2: Students will explain how physical and human characteristics of regions create advantages and disadvantages for human activities in a specific place. (DOK 2)SS-HS-4.3.1: Students will describe the movement and settlement patterns of people in various places and analyze the causes of the movement and settlement and the impacts in the modern world and the United States. (DOK 3)

Describe the cultural geography of Kentucky. Quiz

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May 13-14 FINALS FINALS FINALS

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