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Copyright
Credits
Board Members
Foreword
Mission Statement
Preface
Introduction
Ordering Info

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Jefferson County Schools
Jefferson County Schools
Social Studies - Grade 7

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 Activities
Community   Master   Terra Nova, Complete Battery, Grade 7, 1997 Classroom
  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 Activities
Community Comprehension Master   Tennessee Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 7, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 7.1.spi.1 Classroom
  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 Activities
Community Comprehension Master   Tennessee Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 7, Learning Accomplishment 7.1.01 d, e Classroom
  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 Activities
Community Evaluation Master   Tennessee Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 7, Learning Accomplishments, 7.1.01 a,b,c Classroom
  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 Activities
Community   Master   Tennessee Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 7, Learning Accomplishment 7.1.03 a,b,c Classroom
  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 Activities
Community Comprehension Master   Tennessee Curriculum Standards, 2001 , Grade 7, Learning Accomplishment 7.1.04 a, b Classroom
  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 Activities
Community Comprehension Master   Jefferson County Schools Classroom
  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 Activities
Community   Master   Terra Nova, Complete Battery, Grade 7, 1997 Classroom
  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 Activities
Community   Master   Terra Nova, Complete Battery, Grade 7, 1997 Classroom
  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 Activities
Community   Master   Terra Nova, Complete Battery, Grade 7, 1997 Classroom
  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 Activities
Community Knowledge Master   Terra Nova, Complete Battery, Grade 7, 1997 Classroom
  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 Activities
Community Analysis Master   Tennessee Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 7, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 7.1.spi.3 Classroom
  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 Activities
Community   Master   Tennessee Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 7, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 7.1.spi. 2 Classroom
  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 Activities
Community   Master   Tennessee Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 7, Learning Accomplishment 7.1.02 a, b, c Classroom
  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].  
  
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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 Activities
Stock Market Comprehension Master   Tennessee Curriculum Standards,2001, Grade 7, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 7.2.spi.3 Classroom
  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 Activities
Currency   Master   Tennessee Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 7, Learning Accomplishment 7.2.01 b, c, d Classroom
  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 Activities
Supply/Demand Evaluation Master   Tennessee Curricululm Standards, 2001, Grade 7, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 7.2.spi.4 Classroom
  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 Activities
Economic Systems Comprehension Master   Jefferson County Schools Classroom
  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 Activities
Economic Systems Knowledge Master   Tennessee Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 7, Learning Accomplishment 7.2.01a Classroom
  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 Activities
Economics Knowledge Master   Tennessee Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 7, Learning Accomplishments 7.2.02 d,e,f Classroom
  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 Activities
Economics Comprehension Master   Tennessee Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 7, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 7.2.spi. 1 Classroom
  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 Activities
Employment Comprehension Master   Jefferson County Schools Classroom
  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 Activities
US Economy: Fiscal Policy Analysis Master   Jefferson County Schools Classroom
  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 Activities
US Economy: Fiscal Policy Comprehension Master   Jefferson County Schools Classroom
  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 Activities
Goods/Services Analysis Master   Tennessee Curriculum Standards, 2001 , Grade 7, Learning Accomplishment 7.2.02 a, b, c Classroom
  Unit Instructional Resources