Unit objectives
social studies
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science
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Standards
social studies
National Council for the Social Studies Standards (NCSS)
Standard I - Culture Social studies programs should include experiences that provide for the study of culture and cultural diversity Standard II - Time, Continuity and Change Social studies programs should include experiences that provide for the study of the past and its legacy Standard III- People, Places and the Environment Social studies programs should include experiences that provide for the study of people, places and environments Standard IV- Science, Technology and Society Social studies programs should include experiences that provide for the study of relationships among science, technology and society. National Content Standards for Arts Education Visual Arts 1. Understanding and applying media, techniques, and processes 4. Understanding the visual arts in relation to history and cultures. 5. Reflecting upon and assessing the characteristics and merits of their work and the work of others. 6. Making connections between visual arts and other disciplines. VA SOL Skills USI.1 (a-i) The student will demonstrate skills for historical and geographical analysis and responsible citizenship Expansion and Reform USI.8 (a-b) The student will demonstrate knowledge of westward expansion and reform in America from 1801 to 1861. Geography USI.2 (a-d) The student will use maps, globes, photographs, pictures, or tables. |
Science
National Science Education Standards (NCES)
5-8: E. SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 1. Abilities of Technological Design a. Identify a simple problem. b. Design or propose a solution. c. Implement a proposed solution. d. Evaluate a product of design. e. Communicate a problem, design, and solution. 5-8: F. SCIENCE IN PERSONAL AND SOCIAL PERSPECTIVES 2. Populations, Resources, and Environments a. When an area becomes overpopulated, the environment will become degraded due to the increased use of resources. b. Causes of environmental degradation and resource depletion vary from region to region and from country to country. VA SOL Earth Resources 6.9 (a-d) The student will investigate and understand public policy decisions relating to the environment. Scientific Investigation, Reasoning, and Logic 6.1(h-i) The student will demonstrate an understanding of scientific reasoning, logic, and the nature of science by planning and conducting investigations. |