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AZ.SS04-S1.American History
American History
SS04-S1C1. Research Skills for History: Historical research is a process in which students examine topics or questions related to historical studies and/or current issues. By using primary and secondary sources effectively students obtain accurate and relevant infor
SS04-S1C1-01. Use the following to interpret historical data: a) timelines - B.C.E. and B.C.; C.E. and A.D.; b) graphs, tables, charts, and maps.
SS04-S1C10. Contemporary United States 1970s - Present: Current events and issues continue to shape our nation and our involvement in the global community.
SS04-S1C10-02. Discuss the connections between current and historical events and issues from content studied in Strand 1 using information from class discussions and various resources (e.g., newspapers, magazines, television, Internet, books, maps).
SS04-S1C10-03. Describe the influence of key individuals (e.g., Sandra Day O'Connor, Carl Hayden, Ernest W. McFarland, Barry Goldwater, Cesar Chavez, John McCain) in Arizona.
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuideFamous Americans
SS04-S1C10-04. Discuss the contributions of diverse populations to Arizona.
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuideFirst Americans
SS04-S1C2. Early Civilizations Pre 1500: The geographic, political, economic and cultural characteristics of early civilizations made significant contributions to the later development of the United States.
SS04-S1C2-01. Describe the legacy and cultures of prehistoric people in the Americas: a) characteristics of hunter-gatherer societies; b) development of agriculture.
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuideFirst Americans
SS04-S1C2-04. Identify the early civilizations (e.g., Maya, Aztec, Inca/Inka) that developed into empires in Central and South America.
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuideExploration
SS04-S1C2-05. Recognize the achievements and features (e.g., mathematics, astronomy, architecture) of the Mayan, Aztec, and Incan/Inkan civilizations.
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuideExploration
SS04-S1C3. Exploration and Colonization 1500s - 1700s: The varied causes and effects of exploration, settlement, and colonization shaped regional and national development of the U.S.
SS04-S1C3-01. Describe the reasons for early Spanish exploration of Mexico and the Southwestern region of the United States by: a) Cabeza de Vaca; b) Estevan; c) Fray Marcos de Niza; d) Francisco Vasques de Coronado.
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuideExploration
SS04-S1C3-03. Describe the location and cultural characteristics of Native American tribes (e.g., O'odham, Apache, Hopi) during the Spanish period.
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuideFirst Americans
SS04-S1C5. Westward Expansion 1800 - 1860: Westward expansion, influenced by political, cultural, and economic factors, led to the growth and development of the U.S.
SS04-S1C5-03. Describe events that led to Arizona becoming a possession of the United States: a) Mexican - American War; b) Mexican Cession (Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo); c) Gadsden Purchase.
SS04-S1C5-04. Describe the impact of Native Americans, Hispanics, and newcomers from the United States and the world on the culture of Arizona (e.g., art, language, architecture, mining, ranching).
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuideFirst Americans
SS04-S1C5-05. Describe the conflict of cultures that occurred between newcomers and Arizona Native Americans: a) Indian Wars; b) Navajo Long Walk; c) formation of reservations.
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuideFirst Americans
SS04-S1C7. Emergence of the Modern United States 1875 - 1929: Economic, social, and cultural changes transformed the U.S. into a world power.
SS04-S1C7-03. Identify key individuals and groups (e.g., Charles Poston, Sharlot Hall, Buffalo Soldiers, Geronimo, George W.P. Hunt, Manuelito, Cochise) related to Arizona territorial days and early statehood.
SS04-S1C7-05. Recognize the formation of Native American communities and reservations in Arizona (e.g., Gila River Reservation, Yaquis, Colorado River Indian Tribes).
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuideFirst Americans
SS04-S2C1. Research Skills for History: Historical research is a process in which students examine topics or questions related to historical studies and/or current issues.
SS04-S2C1-01. Use the following to interpret historical data: a) timelines - B.C.E. and B.C.; C.E. and A.D.; b) graphs, tables, charts, and maps.
SS04-S2C5. Encounters and Exchange: Innovations, discoveries, exploration, and colonization accelerated contact, conflict, and interconnection among societies world wide, transforming and creating nations.
SS04-S2C5-01. Describe the reasons (e.g., trade routes, gold) for Spanish and Portuguese explorations of the Americas.
SS04-S3C1. Foundations of Government: The United States democracy is based on principles and ideals that are embodied by symbols, people and documents.
SS04-S3C1-01. Describe state and national symbols and monuments that represent American democracy and values: a) Great Seal of the United States; b) Arizona symbols (e.g., seal, flag); c) war memorials (e.g., Pearl Harbor- Arizona Memorial, WW II, Korean, and Vietnam M
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuideLandmarks
SS04-S3C1-02. Identify the rights and freedoms supported by the following documents: a) Preamble of the U.S. Constitution; b) Bill of Rights; c) Statement of Natural Rights as found in the Declaration of Independence (We hold these truths to be self evident...) (Note:
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuideState Government
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuideU.S. Government
SS04-S3C3-02. Describe the responsibilities (e.g., determining land use, enforcing laws, overlapping responsibilities with state government) of the local government.
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuideLocal Government
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuideU.S. Government
SS04-S3C4. Rights, Responsibilities, and Roles of Citizenship: The rights, responsibilities and practices of United States citizenship are founded in the Constitution and the nation's history.
SS04-S3C4-01. Discuss ways an individual can contribute to a school or community.
SS04-S3C4-02. Identify traits of character (e.g., responsibility, respect, perseverance, loyalty, integrity, involvement, justice and tolerance) that are important to the preservation and improvement of democracy.
SS04-S3C4-03. Describe the importance of citizens being actively involved in the democratic process (e.g., voting, campaigning, civil and community service, volunteering, jury duty).
SS04-S4C1. The World in Spatial Terms: The spatial perspective and associated geographic tools are used to organize and interpret information about people, places and environments.
SS04-S4C1-01. Use different types of maps to solve problems (i.e., road maps -distance, resource maps-products, historical maps- boundaries, thematic map- climates).
SS04-S4C1-02. Interpret political and physical maps using the following map elements: a) title; b) compass rose (cardinal and intermediate directions); c) symbols; d) legend; e) scale; f) road map index; g) grid (latitude and longitude).
SS04-S4C1-04. Construct charts and graphs to display geographic information.
SS04-S4C1-05. Describe characteristics of human and physical features: a) physical - (i.e., river, lake, mountain, range, coast, sea, desert, gulf, bay, strait, plain, valley, volcanoes, isthmus, canyon, plateau, mesa, oasis, dunes); b) human - (i.e., equator, four hem
SS04-S4C1-06. Locate physical and human features using maps, illustrations, images, or globes: a) physical (i.e., river, lake, mountain range, coast, sea, desert, gulf, bay, strait); b) human (i.e., equator four hemispheres, city, state, country, roads, railroads).
SS04-S4C1-07. Locate physical and human features in Arizona using maps, illustrations, or images: a) physical (e.g., Grand Canyon, Mogollon Rim, Colorado River, Gila River, Salt River); b) human (e.g., Phoenix, Yuma, Flagstaff, Tucson, Prescott, Hoover Dam, Roosevelt D
SS04-S4C2-05. Describe how regions and places (e.g., Grand Canyon, Colorado River, Casa Grande Ruin, Canyon de Chelly, Yucatan Peninsula) have distinct characteristics.
SS04-S4C3. Physical Systems: Physical processes shape the Earth and interact with plant and animal life to create, sustain, and modify ecosystems. These processes affect the distribution of resources and economic development.
SS04-S4C3-02. Describe uses, types, and conservation of natural resources.
SS04-S4C4. Human Systems: Human cultures, their nature, and distribution affect societies and the Earth.
SS04-S4C4-05. Describe the major economic activities and land use patterns (e.g., agricultural, industrial, residential, commercial, recreational, harvesting of natural resources) of regions studied.
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuideWorld Population
SS04-S4C5. Environment and Society: Human and environmental interactions are interdependent upon one another. Humans interact with the environment- they depend upon it, they modify it; and they adapt to it. The health and well-being of all humans depends upon an und
SS04-S4C5-01. Describe human dependence on the physical environment and natural resources to satisfy basic needs.
SS04-S4C5-03. Describe the impact of human modifications (e.g., dams, mining, air conditioning, irrigation, agricultural) on the physical environment and ecosystems.
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuideWorld Population
SS04-S4C6. Geographic Applications: Geographic thinking (asking and answering geographic questions) is used to understand spatial patterns of the past, the present, and to plan for the future.
SS04-S4C6-01. Describe the impact of geographic features (e.g., rivers, mountains, resources, deserts, climate) on migration and the location of human activities (e.g., exploration, mining, transportation routes, settlement patterns).
SS04-S4C6-03. Use geography concepts and skills (e.g., recognizing patterns, mapping, graphing) to find solutions for local, state or national problems (e.g., shortage or abundance of natural resources).
SS04-S5C1. Foundations of Economics: The foundations of economics are the application of basic economic concepts and decision-making skills. This includes scarcity and the different methods of allocation of goods and services.
SS04-S5C1-01. Explain the decision for a personal spending choice.
SS04-S5C2. Microeconomics: Microeconomics examines the costs and benefits of economic choices relating to individuals, markets and industries, and governmental policies.
SS04-S5C2-01. Explain how price incentives affect peoples' behavior and choices, such as colonial decisions about what crops to grow and which products to produce.
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuideColonial Life
SS04-S5C5. Personal Finance: Decision-making skills foster a person's individual standard of living. Using information wisely leads to better informed decisions as consumers, workers, investors and effective participants in society.
SS04-S5C5-01. Describe how interest is an incentive to saving money.