NC Social Studies Standard Course of Study matched to Social Studies with Computers

NC Social Studies Standard Course of Study
matched to
Social Studies with Computers

1.1 Determine the absolute and relative location of physical and cultural features.

Grade 8 û North Carolina: The History of an American State : GOAL 1: The learner will assess the influence of geography on the economic, social, and political development of North Carolina.

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Web Research Skills

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Text pp. 57-74

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2.1 Identify Native-American cultures and evaluate their contributions to North Carolina culture.

Grade 8 û North Carolina: The History of an American State : GOAL 2: The learner will evaluate the effects of early contacts between various European nations and Native Americans.

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Colonial Lists and Tables

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Text pp. 1-20

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2.2 Describe and explain differences between Native Americans and Europeans in their attitudes toward the use of natural resources.

Grade 8 û North Carolina: The History of an American State : GOAL 2: The learner will evaluate the effects of early contacts between various European nations and Native Americans.

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Colonial Lists and Tables

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Text pp. 1-20

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2.3 Describe the influence of trading contacts on relations between Native Americans and Europeans in North America.

Grade 8 û North Carolina: The History of an American State : GOAL 2: The learner will evaluate the effects of early contacts between various European nations and Native Americans.

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Colonial Lists and Tables

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Text pp. 1-20

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2.4 Describe and distinguish among early European explorations in North America.

Grade 8 û North Carolina: The History of an American State : GOAL 2: The learner will evaluate the effects of early contacts between various European nations and Native Americans.

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Colonial Lists and Tables

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Text pp. 1-20

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Social Studies Problems to Perplex Your Brain

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Text pp. 163-196

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3.1 Locate important European settlements in North America and delineate reasons for their settlement.

Grade 8 û North Carolina: The History of an American State : GOAL 3: The learner will analyze important economic, social, religious, and political aspects of life in colonial North America.

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Colonial Lists and Tables

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Text pp. 1-20

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3.2 Analyze the influence of various groups on colonial life in America.

Grade 8 û North Carolina: The History of an American State : GOAL 3: The learner will analyze important economic, social, religious, and political aspects of life in colonial North America.

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Colonial Lists and Tables

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Text pp. 1-20

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4.2 Elaborate on the major reasons for the American Revolution.

Grade 8 û North Carolina: The History of an American State : GOAL 4: The learner will trace causes and evaluate effects of major events and personalities of the Revolutionary War Era.

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Essays on American Government

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Text pp. 21-41

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4.3 Judge the role of prominent Revolutionary Era leaders.

Grade 8 û North Carolina: The History of an American State : GOAL 4: The learner will trace causes and evaluate effects of major events and personalities of the Revolutionary War Era.

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Early American Letters and Memos

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Text pp. 42-56

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5.1 Assess the severity of problems faced by the new nation and its people after independence was won.

Grade 8 û North Carolina: The History of an American State : GOAL 5: The learner will assess the impact of major events, problems, and personalities of North Carolina and the new nation.

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Social Studies Problems to Perplex Your Brain

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Text pp. 163-196

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5.2 Analyze strengths and weaknesses of North Carolina government under the Articles of Confederation.

Grade 8 û North Carolina: The History of an American State : GOAL 5: The learner will assess the impact of major events, problems, and personalities of North Carolina and the new nation.

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Social Studies Problems to Perplex Your Brain

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Text pp. 163-196

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5.4 Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of the government framed by the Constitution of the United States, noting the extent to which liberties were granted to various groups.

Grade 8 û North Carolina: The History of an American State : GOAL 5: The learner will assess the impact of major events, problems, and personalities of North Carolina and the new nation.

Component:

Essays on American Government

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Text pp. 21-41

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Early American Letters and Memos

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Text pp. 42-56

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Social Studies Problems to Perplex Your Brain

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Text pp. 163-196

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5.5 Evaluate the causes and results of the War of 1812.

Grade 8 û North Carolina: The History of an American State : GOAL 5: The learner will assess the impact of major events, problems, and personalities of North Carolina and the new nation.

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Colonial Lists and Tables

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Text pp. 1-20

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7.1 Trace the development of sectionalism in North Carolina and the nation, and analyze the influence of slavery on this phenomenon.

Grade 8 û North Carolina: The History of an American State : GOAL 7: The learner will trace the causes and events and judge the effects of Civil War and Reconstruction on North Carolina.

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Social Studies Problems to Perplex Your Brain

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Text pp. 163-196

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7.3 Analyze relationships between the governments of North Carolina and the Confederate States of America in terms of North Carolina's contributions to the war effort.

Grade 8 û North Carolina: The History of an American State : GOAL 7: The learner will trace the causes and events and judge the effects of Civil War and Reconstruction on North Carolina.

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Social Studies Problems to Perplex Your Brain

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Text pp. 163-196

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7.6 Analyze similarities and differences between Presidential and Congressional plans for reconstructing the Union and assess their impact on various groups in North Carolina.

Grade 8 û North Carolina: The History of an American State : GOAL 7: The learner will trace the causes and events and judge the effects of Civil War and Reconstruction on North Carolina.

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Social Studies Problems to Perplex Your Brain

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Text pp. 163-196

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9.3 Trace pressures for and results of Constitutional amendments of the period for both the state and nation.

Grade 8 û North Carolina: The History of an American State : GOAL 9: The learner will judge the effects of progressivism, war, and religious controversy on North Carolina.

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Social Studies Problems to Perplex Your Brain

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Text pp. 163-196

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1.6 Compare differing points of view on the proper role of government in the personal lives of citizens.

Grades 9-12 - Economic, Legal, and Political Systems in Action : GOAL 1: The learner will investigate issues and problems confronting the American economic, legal and political systems.

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Social Studies Problems to Perplex Your Brain

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Text pp. 163-196

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2.5 Explain rights and freedoms available to all citizens of the United States.

Grades 9-12 - Economic, Legal, and Political Systems in Action : GOAL 2: The learner will explain rights and analyze the obligations of responsible citizenship.

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Social Studies Problems to Perplex Your Brain

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Text pp. 163-196

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6.1 Explain how constitutions define the framework of governments.

Grades 9-12 - Economic, Legal, and Political Systems in Action : GOAL 6: The learner will explain the function and importance of the North Carolina and United States Constitutions.

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Essays on American Government

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Text pp. 21-41

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Early American Letters and Memos

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Text pp. 42-56

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6.2 Identify principles found in the United States Constitution which were stated in the Declaration of Independence and explored in the Federalist Papers.

Grades 9-12 - Economic, Legal, and Political Systems in Action : GOAL 6: The learner will explain the function and importance of the North Carolina and United States Constitutions.

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Essays on American Government

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Text pp. 21-41

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6.3 Explain how constitutions grant and limit the authority of public officials and government agencies.

Grades 9-12 - Economic, Legal, and Political Systems in Action : GOAL 6: The learner will explain the function and importance of the North Carolina and United States Constitutions.

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Essays on American Government

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Text pp. 21-41

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Early American Letters and Memos

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Text pp. 42-56

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6.5 Analyze cases which illustrate that the United States Constitution is the supreme law of the land.

Grades 9-12 - Economic, Legal, and Political Systems in Action : GOAL 6: The learner will explain the function and importance of the North Carolina and United States Constitutions.

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Essays on American Government

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Text pp. 21-41

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Early American Letters and Memos

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Text pp. 42-56

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6.6 Analyze cases which demonstrate how the United States Constitution and Bill of Rights protect the rights of individuals.

Grades 9-12 - Economic, Legal, and Political Systems in Action : GOAL 6: The learner will explain the function and importance of the North Carolina and United States Constitutions.

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Social Studies Problems to Perplex Your Brain

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Text pp. 163-196

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6.7 Identify modern controversies related to powers of the federal government that are similar to the debates between Federalists and Anti-Federalists over ratification of the United States Constitution.

Grades 9-12 - Economic, Legal, and Political Systems in Action : GOAL 6: The learner will explain the function and importance of the North Carolina and United States Constitutions.

Component:

Essays on American Government

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Text pp. 21-41

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Early American Letters and Memos

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Text pp. 42-56

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Social Studies Problems to Perplex Your Brain

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Text pp. 163-196

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7.1 Explain the structure, functions, and relationships of the executive, legislative, and judicial branches.

Grades 9-12 - Economic, Legal, and Political Systems in Action : GOAL 7: The learner will explain the structure and functions of local, state, and national governments and describe their relationship.

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Essays on American Government

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Text pp. 21-41

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8.5 Describe the role of the executive branch in the implementation of laws and policies.

Grades 9-12 - Economic, Legal, and Political Systems in Action : GOAL 8: The learner will explain why laws are needed and how they a enacted, implemented, and enforced.

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Essays on American Government

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Text pp. 21-41

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10.4 Analyze the meaning and influence on our society of the religion clauses of the First Amendment to the United States Constitution.

Grades 9-12 - Economic, Legal, and Political Systems in Action : GOAL 10: The learner will evaluate the influence of ethical and moral principles and religious beliefs on the development of our economic, legal and political systems..

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Social Studies Problems to Perplex Your Brain

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Text pp. 163-196

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1.1 Elaborate on basic principles of the Constitution of the United States and their development over time.

Grades 9-12 - Government : GOAL 1: The learner will trace the origins of constitutional principles and the foundations of the American governmental system and assess their development through American history.

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Social Studies Problems to Perplex Your Brain

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Text pp. 163-196

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1.2 Analyze those elements that make up the foundations of the American governmental system.

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Social Studies Problems to Perplex Your Brain

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Text pp. 163-196

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1.3 Assess constitutional changes and their implications for the American governmental system.

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Social Studies Problems to Perplex Your Brain

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Text pp. 163-196

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2.1 Describe the structure of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of state and federal governments.

Grades 9-12 - Government : GOAL 2: The learner will analyze the structure, history, and functioning of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of state and federal governments.

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Essays on American Government

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Text pp. 21-41

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2.3 Analyze the functioning of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of state and federal governments.

Grades 9-12 - Government : GOAL 2: The learner will analyze the structure, history, and functioning of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of state and federal governments.

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Essays on American Government

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Text pp. 21-41

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3.1 Elaborate on how state and federal laws are enacted.

Grades 9-12 - Government : GOAL 3: The learner will trace the enactment, implementation, and enforcement of state and federal laws.

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Essays on American Government

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Text pp. 21-41

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