Jefferson County Schools
Jefferson County Schools

Social Studies - Grade 7

Social Studies

In Social Studies, the goal is for all students to develop a deep, rich network of understandings related to the world around them. The objectives and competencies included in this curriculum deal with history, geography, economics, and civics from a diverse, global perspective. Students engage in projects that require them to apply Social Studies skills in real-world contexts.

Grade 7

Core concepts covered in this course are a unique combination of United States and world history, civics, geography and economics. Students should attempt to synthesize the wide array of historical information presented thus far in their Social Studies education before moving on to concentrated study in each area. Seventh graders expand on what was learned in the fifth grade course for U.S. history, as well as building on the content covered in sixth grade for world history. Discussions in civics include the electoral process, political party system, and the Supreme Court. Geography studies focus on human-environment interaction, resource patterns, and populations. Issues presented in economics range from U.S. fiscal policy to an understanding of international trade.


Culture

    Community: Draw Conclusions
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) use a picture or story to draw conclusions about types of communities.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Community Master Terra Nova, Complete Battery, Grade 7, 1997
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.socialstudies.org/links, Resources, Links [On-line].  
- www.pbs.org/teachersource/soc_stud.htm, Activities [On-line].  
- www.pacific.net~mandel/socialstudies.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.usask.ca/education/ideas/tplan/sslp/sslp.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com/ss67.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
  
    Culture: Definitions
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) recognize cultural definitions (i.e. language, religion, customs, political system, economic system).
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Community Comprehension Master Tennessee Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 7, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 7.1.spi.1
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.socialstudies.org/links, Resources, Links [On-line].  
- www.pbs.org/teachersource/soc_stud.htm, Activities [On-line].  
- www.pacific.net~mandel/socialstudies.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.usask.ca/education/ideas/tplan/sslp/sslp.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com/ss67.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
  
    Culture: Diffusion
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) analyze the role of cultural diffusion and identify the location of major cultural attributes such as language, religion, p[political systems, economic systems and population centers locally, regionally, and globally.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Community Comprehension Master Tennessee Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 7, Learning Accomplishment 7.1.01 d, e
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.socialstudies.org/links, Resources, Links [On-line].  
- www.pbs.org/teachersource/soc_stud.htm, Activities [On-line].  
- www.pacific.net~mandel/socialstudies.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.usask.ca/education/ideas/tplan/sslp/sslp.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com/ss67.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
  
    Culture: Understand Nature
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) understand the complex nature of culture by recognizing the basic components of culture, identify how people living in the same region maintain different ways of life, and identify how communities reflect the cultural background of their inhabitants.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Community Evaluation Master Tennessee Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 7, Learning Accomplishments, 7.1.01 a,b,c
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.socialstudies.org/links, Resources, Links [On-line].  
- www.pbs.org/teachersource/soc_stud.htm, Activities [On-line].  
- www.pacific.net~mandel/socialstudies.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.usask.ca/education/ideas/tplan/sslp/sslp.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com/ss67.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
  
    Culture/Physical Environments: Relations
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) identify physical environment characteristics that contribute to the growth and development of a culture, compare how cultures differ in their use of similar environments and resources, and evaluate the effect of technology on various cultures.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Community Master Tennessee Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 7, Learning Accomplishment 7.1.03 a,b,c
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.socialstudies.org/links, Resources, Links [On-line].  
- www.pbs.org/teachersource/soc_stud.htm, Activities [On-line].  
- www.pacific.net~mandel/socialstudies.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.usask.ca/education/ideas/tplan/sslp/sslp.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com/ss67.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
  
    Cultural Perceptions: Impact
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) identify how information and experiences may have different interpretations from different cultures and identify how language, art, music, belief systems, and other cultural elements facilitate global understanding or misunderstanding.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Community Comprehension Master Tennessee Curriculum Standards, 2001 , Grade 7, Learning Accomplishment 7.1.04 a, b
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.socialstudies.org/links, Resources, Links [On-line].  
- www.pbs.org/teachersource/soc_stud.htm, Activities [On-line].  
- www.pacific.net~mandel/socialstudies.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.usask.ca/education/ideas/tplan/sslp/sslp.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com/ss67.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
  
    Diverse Cultural Experiences: Contributi
The learner will be able to (COMPACTED) identify the roles of language, literature, the arts, architecture, traditions, and identify how they contributed to the development and transmission of culture.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Community Comprehension Master Jefferson County Schools
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.socialstudies.org/links, Resources, Links [On-line].  
- www.pbs.org/teachersource/soc_stud.htm, Activities [On-line].  
- www.pacific.net~mandel/socialstudies.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.usask.ca/education/ideas/tplan/sslp/sslp.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com/ss67.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
  
    Early Civilizations: Writing Skills
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) identify the writing skills of ancient people (Chinese characters, identify hieroglyphics, Harrapan script, Mayan hieroglyphics, Sumerian Pictographs).
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Community Master Terra Nova, Complete Battery, Grade 7, 1997
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.socialstudies.org/links, Resources, Links [On-line].  
- www.pbs.org/teachersource/soc_stud.htm, Activities [On-line].  
- www.pacific.net~mandel/socialstudies.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.usask.ca/education/ideas/tplan/sslp/sslp.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com/ss67.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
  
    Media: Newspaper Advertisement
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) draw conclusions based on information presented in a newspaper advertisement including reasons why stores advertise.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Community Master Terra Nova, Complete Battery, Grade 7, 1997
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.socialstudies.org/links, Resources, Links [On-line].  
- www.pbs.org/teachersource/soc_stud.htm, Activities [On-line].  
- www.pacific.net~mandel/socialstudies.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.usask.ca/education/ideas/tplan/sslp/sslp.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com/ss67.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
  
    Media: Political/Editorial Cartoons
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) draw conclusions from political and editorial cartoons and other illustrations.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Community Master Terra Nova, Complete Battery, Grade 7, 1997
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.socialstudies.org/links, Resources, Links [On-line].  
- www.pbs.org/teachersource/soc_stud.htm, Activities [On-line].  
- www.pacific.net~mandel/socialstudies.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.usask.ca/education/ideas/tplan/sslp/sslp.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com/ss67.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
  
    Industry: Development/Influence
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) examine how industrial development influenced the lives and culture of people (Roman road network, aqueducts).
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Community Knowledge Master Terra Nova, Complete Battery, Grade 7, 1997
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.socialstudies.org/links, Resources, Links [On-line].  
- www.pbs.org/teachersource/soc_stud.htm, Activities [On-line].  
- www.pacific.net~mandel/socialstudies.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.usask.ca/education/ideas/tplan/sslp/sslp.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com/ss67.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
  
    Major Religions: Compare/Contrast
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) compare and contrast the tenets of the five major world religions (i.e.Christianity, Buddhism, Islam, Hinduism, Judaism).
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Community Analysis Master Tennessee Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 7, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 7.1.spi.3
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.socialstudies.org/links, Resources, Links [On-line].  
- www.pbs.org/teachersource/soc_stud.htm, Activities [On-line].  
- www.pacific.net~mandel/socialstudies.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.usask.ca/education/ideas/tplan/sslp/sslp.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com/ss67.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
  
    Map: Locate Cultural Information
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) locate cultural information on a thematic map (i.e. languages, political systems, economic systems, religions).
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Community Master Tennessee Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 7, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 7.1.spi. 2
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.socialstudies.org/links, Resources, Links [On-line].  
- www.pbs.org/teachersource/soc_stud.htm, Activities [On-line].  
- www.pacific.net~mandel/socialstudies.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.usask.ca/education/ideas/tplan/sslp/sslp.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com/ss67.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
  
    Religions: Role
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) recognize the role of major religions by recognizing a definition of religion, defining the beliefs of the world's major religions, and evaluating the role of religious beliefs on local, regional, nation-wide, and global levels.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Community Master Tennessee Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 7, Learning Accomplishment 7.1.02 a, b, c
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.socialstudies.org/links, Resources, Links [On-line].  
- www.pbs.org/teachersource/soc_stud.htm, Activities [On-line].  
- www.pacific.net~mandel/socialstudies.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.usask.ca/education/ideas/tplan/sslp/sslp.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com/ss67.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
  

Economics

    Demographics: Define
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) define demographic concepts (i.e.population, population distribution, population density, growth rate).
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Stock Market Comprehension Master Tennessee Curriculum Standards,2001, Grade 7, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 7.2.spi.3
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://ofcn.org/cyber.serv/academy, On-line [Online].  
- http://www.col-ed.org/index, On-line [Online].  
- http://www.lessonplanspage.com, On-line [Online].  
- http://ecedweb.unomaha.edu/k-12/hjome.cfm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- http://www.fte.org/, Resources [On-line].  
- www.socialstudies.org/links, Resources, Links [On-line].  
- www.sitesforteachers.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.pbs.org/teachersource/soc_stud.htm, Activities [On-line].  
- www.pacific.net~mandel/socialstudies.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.usask.ca/education/ideas/tplan/sslp/sslp.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com/ss67.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
  
    Economic Concepts: Understand
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) list the major resources, industrial, and agricultural products locally, regionally and globally, apply basic economic concepts in studying the various regions of the world, and explain the interactions between domestic and global economic systems.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Currency Master Tennessee Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 7, Learning Accomplishment 7.2.01 b, c, d
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://ofcn.org/cyber.serv/academy, On-line [Online].  
- http://www.col-ed.org/index, On-line [Online].  
- http://www.lessonplanspage.com, On-line [Online].  
- http://ecedweb.unomaha.edu/k-12/hjome.cfm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- http://www.fte.org/, Resources [On-line].  
- www.socialstudies.org/links, Resources, Links [On-line].  
- www.sitesforteachers.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.pbs.org/teachersource/soc_stud.htm, Activities [On-line].  
- www.pacific.net~mandel/socialstudies.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.usask.ca/education/ideas/tplan/sslp/sslp.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com/ss67.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
  
    Economic Issues: Maps, Tables, Charts,
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) interpret economic issues as expressed with maps, tables, diagrams, and charts.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Supply/Demand Evaluation Master Tennessee Curricululm Standards, 2001, Grade 7, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 7.2.spi.4
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://ofcn.org/cyber.serv/academy, On-line [Online].  
- http://www.col-ed.org/index, On-line [Online].  
- http://www.lessonplanspage.com, On-line [Online].  
- http://ecedweb.unomaha.edu/k-12/hjome.cfm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- http://www.fte.org/, Resources [On-line].  
- www.socialstudies.org/links, Resources, Links [On-line].  
- www.sitesforteachers.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.pbs.org/teachersource/soc_stud.htm, Activities [On-line].  
- www.pacific.net~mandel/socialstudies.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.usask.ca/education/ideas/tplan/sslp/sslp.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com/ss67.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
  
    Economic Systems: Early
The learner will be able to (COMPACTED) understand early economic systems.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Economic Systems Comprehension Master Jefferson County Schools
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://ofcn.org/cyber.serv/academy, On-line [Online].  
- http://www.col-ed.org/index, On-line [Online].  
- http://www.lessonplanspage.com, On-line [Online].  
- http://ecedweb.unomaha.edu/k-12/hjome.cfm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- http://www.fte.org/, Resources [On-line].  
- www.socialstudies.org/links, Resources, Links [On-line].  
- www.sitesforteachers.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.pbs.org/teachersource/soc_stud.htm, Activities [On-line].  
- www.pacific.net~mandel/socialstudies.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.usask.ca/education/ideas/tplan/sslp/sslp.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com/ss67.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
  
    Economic Systems: Identify
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) identify various types of economies and their methods of production and consumption (e.g.,market economy, free enterprise, capitalism, communism, and socialism).
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Economic Systems Knowledge Master Tennessee Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 7, Learning Accomplishment 7.2.01a
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://ofcn.org/cyber.serv/academy, On-line [Online].  
- http://www.col-ed.org/index, On-line [Online].  
- http://www.lessonplanspage.com, On-line [Online].  
- http://ecedweb.unomaha.edu/k-12/hjome.cfm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- http://www.fte.org/, Resources [On-line].  
- www.socialstudies.org/links, Resources, Links [On-line].  
- www.sitesforteachers.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.pbs.org/teachersource/soc_stud.htm, Activities [On-line].  
- www.pacific.net~mandel/socialstudies.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.usask.ca/education/ideas/tplan/sslp/sslp.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com/ss67.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
  
    Economics: Change/Cause and Effect
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) analyze the relationship among scarcity of resources, economic development, and international conflict and use economics concepts to evaluate contemporary developments.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Economics Knowledge Master Tennessee Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 7, Learning Accomplishments 7.2.02 d,e,f
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://ofcn.org/cyber.serv/academy, On-line [Online].  
- http://www.col-ed.org/index, On-line [Online].  
- http://www.lessonplanspage.com, On-line [Online].  
- http://ecedweb.unomaha.edu/k-12/hjome.cfm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- http://www.fte.org/, Resources [On-line].  
- www.socialstudies.org/links, Resources, Links [On-line].  
- www.sitesforteachers.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.pbs.org/teachersource/soc_stud.htm, Activities [On-line].  
- www.pacific.net~mandel/socialstudies.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.usask.ca/education/ideas/tplan/sslp/sslp.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com/ss67.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
  
    Economics: Terms
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) recognize basic economic concepts (i.e. imports, exports, barter system, tariffs, closed and emerging markets, supply and demand, inflation, recession, depression).
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Economics Comprehension Master Tennessee Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 7, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 7.2.spi. 1
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://ofcn.org/cyber.serv/academy, On-line [Online].  
- http://www.col-ed.org/index, On-line [Online].  
- http://www.lessonplanspage.com, On-line [Online].  
- http://ecedweb.unomaha.edu/k-12/hjome.cfm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- http://www.fte.org/, Resources [On-line].  
- www.socialstudies.org/links, Resources, Links [On-line].  
- www.sitesforteachers.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.pbs.org/teachersource/soc_stud.htm, Activities [On-line].  
- www.pacific.net~mandel/socialstudies.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.usask.ca/education/ideas/tplan/sslp/sslp.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com/ss67.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
  
    Employment: Social Effects
The learner will be able to (COMPACTED) determine the social effects caused by economic conditions, such as unemployment.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Employment Comprehension Master Jefferson County Schools
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://ofcn.org/cyber.serv/academy, On-line [Online].  
- http://www.col-ed.org/index, On-line [Online].  
- http://www.lessonplanspage.com, On-line [Online].  
- http://ecedweb.unomaha.edu/k-12/hjome.cfm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- http://www.fte.org/, Resources [On-line].  
- www.socialstudies.org/links, Resources, Links [On-line].  
- www.sitesforteachers.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.pbs.org/teachersource/soc_stud.htm, Activities [On-line].  
- www.pacific.net~mandel/socialstudies.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.usask.ca/education/ideas/tplan/sslp/sslp.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com/ss67.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
  
    Fiscal Policy: Budget Deficit/Borrow
The learner will be able to (COMPACTED) analyze how the government borrows money from individuals, corporations, financial institutions, and/or foreign governments to run a budget deficit.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
US Economy: Fiscal Policy Analysis Master Jefferson County Schools
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://ofcn.org/cyber.serv/academy, On-line [Online].  
- http://www.col-ed.org/index, On-line [Online].  
- http://www.lessonplanspage.com, On-line [Online].  
- http://ecedweb.unomaha.edu/k-12/hjome.cfm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- http://www.fte.org/, Resources [On-line].  
- www.socialstudies.org/links, Resources, Links [On-line].  
- www.sitesforteachers.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.pbs.org/teachersource/soc_stud.htm, Activities [On-line].  
- www.pacific.net~mandel/socialstudies.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.usask.ca/education/ideas/tplan/sslp/sslp.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com/ss67.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
  
    Fiscal Policy Concepts: Understand
The learner will be able to (COMPACTED) understand fiscal concepts including the concept of balanced budget, deficit, surplus, and national debt.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
US Economy: Fiscal Policy Comprehension Master Jefferson County Schools
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://ofcn.org/cyber.serv/academy, On-line [Online].  
- http://www.col-ed.org/index, On-line [Online].  
- http://www.lessonplanspage.com, On-line [Online].  
- http://ecedweb.unomaha.edu/k-12/hjome.cfm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- http://www.fte.org/, Resources [On-line].  
- www.socialstudies.org/links, Resources, Links [On-line].  
- www.sitesforteachers.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.pbs.org/teachersource/soc_stud.htm, Activities [On-line].  
- www.pacific.net~mandel/socialstudies.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.usask.ca/education/ideas/tplan/sslp/sslp.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com/ss67.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
  
    Global Economic Connections: Understand
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) recognize that resources and good are exchanged worldwide, understand global economic connections, conflicts, and interdependence including the interactions between domestic and global economic systems and the economic impact of improved communication and transportation.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Goods/Services Analysis Master Tennessee Curriculum Standards, 2001 , Grade 7, Learning Accomplishment 7.2.02 a, b, c
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://ofcn.org/cyber.serv/academy, On-line [Online].  
- http://www.col-ed.org/index, On-line [Online].  
- http://www.lessonplanspage.com, On-line [Online].  
- http://ecedweb.unomaha.edu/k-12/hjome.cfm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- http://www.fte.org/, Resources [On-line].  
- www.socialstudies.org/links, Resources, Links [On-line].  
- www.sitesforteachers.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.pbs.org/teachersource/soc_stud.htm, Activities [On-line].  
- www.pacific.net~mandel/socialstudies.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.usask.ca/education/ideas/tplan/sslp/sslp.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com/ss67.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
  
    Goods/Services: Identify Effect
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) identify a business that supplies services and the effect it has on the community (employment, population growth).
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Currency Master Terra Nova, Complete Battery, Grade 7, 1997
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://ofcn.org/cyber.serv/academy, On-line [Online].  
- http://www.col-ed.org/index, On-line [Online].  
- http://www.lessonplanspage.com, On-line [Online].  
- http://ecedweb.unomaha.edu/k-12/hjome.cfm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- http://www.fte.org/, Resources [On-line].  
- www.socialstudies.org/links, Resources, Links [On-line].  
- www.sitesforteachers.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.pbs.org/teachersource/soc_stud.htm, Activities [On-line].  
- www.pacific.net~mandel/socialstudies.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.usask.ca/education/ideas/tplan/sslp/sslp.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com/ss67.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
  
    Resources: Changes
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) analyze issues related to the location, availability, use distribution and trade of natural resources including the relationship between the use, availability and accessibility of resources in a country's standard of living.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Economics Analysis Master Tennesse Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 7, Learning Accomplishment 7.2.03 d,e
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://ofcn.org/cyber.serv/academy, On-line [Online].  
- http://www.col-ed.org/index, On-line [Online].  
- http://www.lessonplanspage.com, On-line [Online].  
- http://ecedweb.unomaha.edu/k-12/hjome.cfm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- http://www.fte.org/, Resources [On-line].  
- www.socialstudies.org/links, Resources, Links [On-line].  
- www.sitesforteachers.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.pbs.org/teachersource/soc_stud.htm, Activities [On-line].  
- www.pacific.net~mandel/socialstudies.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.usask.ca/education/ideas/tplan/sslp/sslp.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com/ss67.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
  
    Resources: Define
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) define renewable and nonrenewable resources.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Currency Knowledge Master Tennessee Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 7, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 7.2.spi.2
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://ofcn.org/cyber.serv/academy, On-line [Online].  
- http://www.col-ed.org/index, On-line [Online].  
- http://www.lessonplanspage.com, On-line [Online].  
- http://ecedweb.unomaha.edu/k-12/hjome.cfm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- http://www.fte.org/, Resources [On-line].  
- www.socialstudies.org/links, Resources, Links [On-line].  
- www.sitesforteachers.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.pbs.org/teachersource/soc_stud.htm, Activities [On-line].  
- www.pacific.net~mandel/socialstudies.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.usask.ca/education/ideas/tplan/sslp/sslp.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com/ss67.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
  
    Resources: Use, Dist, Importance
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) recognize patterns of resource distribution and utilization and ways resources are recycled.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Economics Application Master Tennessee Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 7, Learning Accomplishment 7.2.03 a, b, c
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://ofcn.org/cyber.serv/academy, On-line [Online].  
- http://www.col-ed.org/index, On-line [Online].  
- http://www.lessonplanspage.com, On-line [Online].  
- http://ecedweb.unomaha.edu/k-12/hjome.cfm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- http://www.fte.org/, Resources [On-line].  
- www.socialstudies.org/links, Resources, Links [On-line].  
- www.sitesforteachers.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.pbs.org/teachersource/soc_stud.htm, Activities [On-line].  
- www.pacific.net~mandel/socialstudies.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.usask.ca/education/ideas/tplan/sslp/sslp.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com/ss67.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
  
    Tennessee: Major Resources
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) select the major resources, industrial, and agricultural products for the three grand divisions from a map of Tennessee.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Currency Comprehension Master Tennessee Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 7, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 7.2.spi.5
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://ofcn.org/cyber.serv/academy, On-line [Online].  
- http://www.col-ed.org/index, On-line [Online].  
- http://www.lessonplanspage.com, On-line [Online].  
- http://ecedweb.unomaha.edu/k-12/hjome.cfm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- http://www.fte.org/, Resources [On-line].  
- www.socialstudies.org/links, Resources, Links [On-line].  
- www.sitesforteachers.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.pbs.org/teachersource/soc_stud.htm, Activities [On-line].  
- www.pacific.net~mandel/socialstudies.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.usask.ca/education/ideas/tplan/sslp/sslp.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com/ss67.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
  
    US Economy: Taxes/Services
The learner will be able to (COMPACTED) understand the connection between taxes and government services.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
US Economy Comprehension Master Jefferson County Schools
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://ofcn.org/cyber.serv/academy, On-line [Online].  
- http://www.col-ed.org/index, On-line [Online].  
- http://www.lessonplanspage.com, On-line [Online].  
- http://ecedweb.unomaha.edu/k-12/hjome.cfm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- http://www.fte.org/, Resources [On-line].  
- www.socialstudies.org/links, Resources, Links [On-line].  
- www.sitesforteachers.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.pbs.org/teachersource/soc_stud.htm, Activities [On-line].  
- www.pacific.net~mandel/socialstudies.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.usask.ca/education/ideas/tplan/sslp/sslp.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com/ss67.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
  
    World Economy: Compare/Contrast
The learner will be able to (COMPACTED) compare and contrast national economies in terms of government direction and private markets.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
World Economy Application Master Jefferson County Schools
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://ofcn.org/cyber.serv/academy, On-line [Online].  
- http://www.col-ed.org/index, On-line [Online].  
- http://www.lessonplanspage.com, On-line [Online].  
- http://ecedweb.unomaha.edu/k-12/hjome.cfm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- http://www.fte.org/, Resources [On-line].  
- www.socialstudies.org/links, Resources, Links [On-line].  
- www.sitesforteachers.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.pbs.org/teachersource/soc_stud.htm, Activities [On-line].  
- www.pacific.net~mandel/socialstudies.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.usask.ca/education/ideas/tplan/sslp/sslp.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com/ss67.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
  

Geographic Perspectives

    Climate: Types
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) identify identify types of climate (polar, desert, sub-artic, tropics).
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Earth Attributes Master Terra Nova, Complete Battery, Grade 7, 1997
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://ofcn.org/cyber.serv/academy, On-line [Online].  
- http://www.col-ed.org/index, On-line [Online].  
- http://www.lessonplanspage.com, On-line [Online].  
- http://www.50states.com, Activities [On-line].  
- http://lcweb.loc.gov/rr/geogmap/gmpage.html, Map[ Reading Room [On-line].  
- http://my.execpc.com/~dboals/boals.htm/, Resources [On-line].