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Social Studies - Grade 8

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Goals and Descriptions

Culture

Analysis: Influences
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) analyze the influence of individuals, ideas, decisions, and/or events on history including science and technology on the development of early American colonial cultures (i.e., compass, shipbuilding, food storage, printing press, financial markets, weaponry, transportation).

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Hours	Source	Activities
Community	Analysis	Master		Terra Nova, Complete Battery, Grade 8, 1997, Tennessee Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 8.1.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].

Culture: Nature/Complexity
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) understand the nature and complexity of culture by analyzing how human migration and cultural activities influence the character of place and explaining how people living in the same region maintain different ways of life.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Hours	Source	Activities
Community		Master		Tennessee Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, Learning Accomplishment(s) 8.1.01. 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].

Cultures : Contributing
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) identify cultures that contributed to the development of the United States (i.e., Native America, African, British, Scottish, Irish, German).

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Hours	Source	Activities
Community	Comprehension	Master		Tennessee Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 8.1.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].

Diversity: Immigration
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) recognize how immigration and cultural diffusion have influenced the character of a place (i.e., religion within certain colonies, African songs in the South, British v. French influences).

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Hours	Source	Activities
Community	Synthesis	Master		Terra Nova, Complete Battery, Grade 8, 1997, Tennessee Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 8.1.spi.7.	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: Major Characterist
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) contrast the characteristics of major early civilizations of the Americas including the tenets of early major religions (i.e.,Olmec beliefs, Native American Earth/Mother spirit, African Traditional Religion, Puritanism, Quakerism).

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Hours	Source	Activities
Community		Master		Tennessee Curriculum Standards,2001, Grade 8, as documented through state assessment, Performance Objective 8.1.spi.4, Performance Indicator 8.5.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].

Religion: Define/Roles
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) recognize the definition of religion and identify how religion contributed to American society (e.g.,impact on government, education, social norms, slavery, tolerance) (Learning Accomplishment includes describing the beliefs of major religions and how religion contributed to the growth of representative government in the American colonies).

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Hours	Source	Activities
Community	Evaluation	Master		Tennessee Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, as documented through state assessment Performance Indicators 8.1.spi.1, 8.1.spi. 5, Learning Accomplishments 8.1.02.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].

Roles: Diverse Cultures/Idenitfy
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) identify the roll diverse cultures had on the development of the United States by listing the various cultures which contributed to the development and identifying/examining perspectives of various cultural groups within early American history.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Hours	Source	Activities
Community		Master		Tennessee Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, Learning Accomplishment(s) 8.1.03. 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].

Science/Technology: Influence
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) describe the influence of science and technology on the development of culture through time by identifying specific technological innovations and their uses.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Hours	Source	Activities
Community		Master		Tennessee Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, Learning Accomplishment(s) 8.1.04. a	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].

Timeline: Read/Analyze
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) read and interpret timelines detailing technological innovations.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Hours	Source	Activities
Community		Master		Terra Nova, Complete Battery, Grade 8, 1997, Tennessee Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, Performance Indicator 8.1.spi. 6, Learning Accomplishment 8.1.04. 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].

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Economics

Communication/Transportation: Impact
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) explain the economic impact of improved communication and transportation on the world economy.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Hours	Source	Activities
Currency		Master		Tennessee Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, Learning Accomplishment 8.2.02. c	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, Lesson Plans [Online].
·	http://www.edhelper.com -Lesson Plans, Online [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].

Cost of Goods/Services: Impact
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) analyze how supply/demand, and change in technology impact the cost for goods and services.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Hours	Source	Activities
Currency		Master		Tennessee Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, Learning Accomplishment 8.2.03. b	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, Lesson Plans [Online].
·	http://www.edhelper.com -Lesson Plans, Online [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].

Credit/Debt: Differentiate
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) differentiate between credit and debt (Learning Accomplishment includes"evaluate the relationship between creditors and debtors").

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Hours	Source	Activities
Currency	Comprehension	Master		Tennessee Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 8.2.spi.3, Learning Accomplishment 8.2.03. c	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, Lesson Plans [Online].
·	http://www.edhelper.com -Lesson Plans, Online [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].

Early America: Economic Activities
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) recognize the economic activities of early America (i.e., agriculture, industry, services).

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Hours	Source	Activities
Currency	Comprehension	Master		Tennessee Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 8.2.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, Lesson Plans [Online].
·	http://www.edhelper.com -Lesson Plans, Online [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 Agreements: Evaluate/Impact
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) evaluate the domestic and economic impact of various economic agreements.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Hours	Source	Activities
Currency		Master		Tennessee Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, Learning Accomplishment 8.2.04. c	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, Lesson Plans [Online].
·	http://www.edhelper.com -Lesson Plans, Online [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 Choices: Analyze
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) define microeconomic terms such as credit, debt, goods, services, domestic products,imports, and exports.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Hours	Source	Activities
Currency		Master		Tennessee Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, Learning Accomplishment 8.2.03. a	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, Lesson Plans [Online].
·	http://www.edhelper.com -Lesson Plans, Online [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 Phenomena: Analyze
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) analyze the impact of economic phenomena within the free enterprise system such as supply and demand, profit, government regulation, and world competition on the economy of Tennessee and early America.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Hours	Source	Activities
Currency		Master		Tennessee Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, Learning Accomplishment 8.2.01.e	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, Lesson Plans [Online].
·	http://www.edhelper.com -Lesson Plans, Online [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 System: Describe
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) describe a range of examples of the various institutions that make up economic systems such as households, business firms, banks, government agencies, labor unions, and corporations.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Hours	Source	Activities
Currency		Master		Tennessee Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, Learning Accomplishment 8.2.01. 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, Lesson Plans [Online].
·	http://www.edhelper.com -Lesson Plans, Online [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: Compare
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) compare basic economic systems according to who determines what is produced, distributed, and consumes.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Hours	Source	Activities
Currency		Master		Tennessee Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, Learning Accomplishment 8.2.04. 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, Lesson Plans [Online].
·	http://www.edhelper.com -Lesson Plans, Online [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 (ESSENTIAL) distinguish among various economic markets found in early America(i.e, traditional, monopoly, oligopoly, free competition).

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Hours	Source	Activities
Economic Systems	Comprehension	Master		Tennessee Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 8.2.spi.10	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, Lesson Plans [Online].
·	http://www.edhelper.com -Lesson Plans, Online [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: Market/Features
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) define macroeconomics terms such as economic alignments, credit, market economy, tariffs, closed economies, and emerging markets.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Hours	Source	Activities
Economic Systems	Knowledge	Master		Tennessee Curriculm Standards, 2001, Grade 8, Learning Accomplishment 8.2.04. a	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, Lesson Plans [Online].
·	http://www.edhelper.com -Lesson Plans, Online [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 Theories: Differences/Describe
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) describe the differences within economic theories such as mercantilism and capitalism.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Hours	Source	Activities
Currency		Master		Tennessee Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, Learning Accomplishment 8.2.01.b	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, Lesson Plans [Online].
·	http://www.edhelper.com -Lesson Plans, Online [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: Predict
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) predict the outcome of an economic situation in the areas of production, consumption, and resource use presented in a reading selection , graph, or table.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Hours	Source	Activities
Economics	Application	Master		Terra Nova, Complete Battery, Grade 8, 1997	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, Lesson Plans [Online].
·	http://www.edhelper.com -Lesson Plans, Online [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 the definition of economic terms, such as deficit, surplus, credit, import, export.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Hours	Source	Activities
Economics	Comprehension	Master		Terra Nova, Complete Battery, Grade 8, 1997	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, Lesson Plans [Online].
·	http://www.edhelper.com -Lesson Plans, Online [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].

Economies: Differentiate
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) differentiate between a commercial and subsistence economy.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Hours	Source	Activities
Currency	Application	Master		Tennessee Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 8.2.spi.7	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, Lesson Plans [Online].
·	http://www.edhelper.com -Lesson Plans, Online [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, Lesson Plans [Online].
·	http://www.edhelper.com -Lesson Plans, Online [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: Price/Supply/Demand
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) analyze the function of price and supply and demand in resource allocation and in everyday events.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Hours	Source	Activities
Goods/Services	Analysis	Master		Terra Nova, Complete Battery, Grade 8, 1997, Tennessee Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, Learning Accomplishment 8.2.01. a	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, Lesson Plans [Online].
·	http://www.edhelper.com -Lesson Plans, Online [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].

Graphs/Charts: Interpret Variety
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) interpret a variety of economic graphs and charts with topics (e.g., the Columbian exchange, population of colonies, number of slaves, population diversity).

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Hours	Source	Activities
Supply/Demand	Evaluation	Master		Terra Nova, Complete Battery, Grade 8, 1997, Tennessee Curricuum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 8.2.spi.6	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, Lesson Plans [Online].
·	http://www.edhelper.com -Lesson Plans, Online [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].

Historic/Contemporary Developments: Eval
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) apply economic concepts to evaluate historic and contemporary developments.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Hours	Source	Activities
Currency		Master		Tennessee Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, Learning Accomplishment 8.2.02. b	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, Lesson Plans [Online].
·	http://www.edhelper.com -Lesson Plans, Online [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].

Incentives/Profits: Role/Describe
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) describe the role incentives and profits play in determining what is produced and distributed in a competitive market system.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Hours	Source	Activities
Currency		Master		Tennessee Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, Learning Accomplishment 8.2.01.a	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, Lesson Plans [Online].
·	http://www.edhelper.com -Lesson Plans, Online [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].

Industrial/Agricultural Products:U.S./TN
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) list the major industrial and agricultural products of Tennessee and the United States.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Hours	Source	Activities
Currency		Master		Tennessee Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, Learning Accomplishment 8.2.01. c	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, Lesson Plans [Online].
·	http://www.edhelper.com -Lesson Plans, Online [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].

Industries: Urbanization/Contributions
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) trace the development of major industries that contributed to the urbanization of Tennessee and early America.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Hours	Source	Activities
Currency		Master		Tennessee Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, Learning Accomplishment 8.2.04. 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, Lesson Plans [Online].
·	http://www.edhelper.com -Lesson Plans, Online [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].

Jobs/Occupations: Changes/Urbanization
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) explain the changes in types of jobs and occupations that resulted from the urbanization of early America and Tennessee.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Hours	Source	Activities
Currency		Master		Tennessee Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, Learning Accomplishment 8.2.04. g	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, Lesson Plans [Online].
·	http://www.edhelper.com -Lesson Plans, Online [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].

National/International Markets: Impact
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) analyze the impact of national and international markets and events on the production of goods and services in Tennessee and early America.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Hours	Source	Activities
Currency		Master		Tennessee Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, Learning Accomplishment 8.2.02. 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, Lesson Plans [Online].
·	http://www.edhelper.com -Lesson Plans, Online [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].

Natural Resources: Recognize
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) recognize America's natural resources (i.e., land, timber, fish, animal pelts, peppers, sweet potatoes, squash, pumpkins, turkeys, peanuts, potatoes, tomatoes, tobacco, cacao, beans, and vanilla).

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Hours	Source	Activities
Currency		Master		Tennessee Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 8.2.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, Lesson Plans [Online].
·	http://www.edhelper.com -Lesson Plans, Online [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].

Production/Consumption: Economies/Types
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) define various types of economies and their methods of production and consumption.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Hours	Source	Activities
Currency		Master		Tennessee Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, Learning Accomplishment 8.2.02. a	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, Lesson Plans [Online].
·	http://www.edhelper.com -Lesson Plans, Online [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].

Resource:Change to Product
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) interpret a diagram showing the steps of changing a resource into a product.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Hours	Source	Activities
Currency	Analysis	Master		Tennessee Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 8.2.spi.2	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, Lesson Plans [Online].
·	http://www.edhelper.com -Lesson Plans, Online [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].

Slavery: Reasons for Success in South
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) analyze in economic terms (i.e., climate, triangle trade, infrastructure, topography) why slavery flourished in South as opposed to North.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Hours	Source	Activities
Currency		Master		Tennessee Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indictor 8.2.spi.9	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, Lesson Plans [Online].
·	http://www.edhelper.com -Lesson Plans, Online [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].

Taxes: Identify Various
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) identify identify forms of taxation (i.e., tariffs, sales tax, excise tax).

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Hours	Source	Activities
Currency		Master		Tennessee Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, as documented throough state assessment, Performance Indicator 8.2.spi.5	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, Lesson Plans [Online].
·	http://www.edhelper.com -Lesson Plans, Online [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].

Urbanization/Industrialization: Factors
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) recognize the factors that led to urbanization and industrialization in early America (i.e., religious freedom, land ownership, thriving market) (Learning Accomplishment includes "and in Tennessee").

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Hours	Source	Activities
Currency	Comprehension, Analysis	Master		Tennessee Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 8.2.spi.8, Learning Accomplishment 8.2.04. e	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, Lesson Plans [Online].
·	http://www.edhelper.com -Lesson Plans, Online [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/Evaluate
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) generalize and evaluate the process of governmental taxation on individuals nd businesses.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Hours	Source	Activities
US Economy	Comprehension	Master		Tennessee Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, Learning Accomplishment 8.2.04. b	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, Lesson Plans [Online].
·	http://www.edhelper.com -Lesson Plans, Online [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].

Values/Beliefs: Influences
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) explain and illustrate how values and beliefs influence different economic decisions related to needs and wants.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Hours	Source	Activities
Currency		Master		Tennessee Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, Learning Accomplishment 8.2.03. 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, Lesson Plans [Online].
·	http://www.edhelper.com -Lesson Plans, Online [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].

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Geographic Perspectives

Boundaries: Factors/Contributing
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) explain the factors that contribute to the placement of cities and boundaries.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Hours	Source	Activities
Earth Attributes		Master		Tennessee Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, Learning Accomplishment 8.3.02. c	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, Lesson Plans [Online].
·	http://www.edhelper.com -Lesson Plans, Online [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].
·	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].
·	www.enchantedlearning.com, Activities [On-line].
·	www.homehotline.com/SocialStudies.htm, Activities [On-line].
·	www.ncrtec.org/picture.htm, Pictures [On-line].
·	www.aquarius.geomar.de/omc/omc_intro.html/, Create Maps [On-line].

Concepts: Draw Conclusions
The learner will be able to (COMPACTED) draw conclusions based on a reading passage about geography.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Hours	Source	Activities
Geographical Concepts	Application	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, Lesson Plans [Online].
·	http://www.edhelper.com -Lesson Plans, Online [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].
·	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].
·	www.enchantedlearning.com, Activities [On-line].
·	www.homehotline.com/SocialStudies.htm, Activities [On-line].
·	www.ncrtec.org/picture.htm, Pictures [On-line].
·	www.aquarius.geomar.de/omc/omc_intro.html/, Create Maps [On-line].

Earth Attributes: Identify on Map
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) identify key geographic elements on maps (i.e., island, flood plain, swamp, delta, marsh, harbor, cape, sea level, bay, geographic, desert, oasis, mesa, mountain, valley, glacier, canyon, cliff, plateau).

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Hours	Source	Activities
Earth Attributes	Comprehension	Master		Terra Nova, Complete Battery, Grade 8, 1997, Tennessee Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 8.3.spi.2	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, Lesson Plans [Online].
·	http://www.edhelper.com -Lesson Plans, Online [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].
·	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].
·	www.enchantedlearning.com, Activities [On-line].
·	www.homehotline.com/SocialStudies.htm, Activities [On-line].
·	www.ncrtec.org/picture.htm, Pictures [On-line].
·	www.aquarius.geomar.de/omc/omc_intro.html/, Create Maps [On-line].

Environmental Factors: Influences
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) explain how environmental factors influenced the way of life of the various peoples of the Americas.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Hours	Source	Activities
Earth Attributes		Master		Tennessee Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, Learning Accomplishment 8.3.03. b	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, Lesson Plans [Online].
·	http://www.edhelper.com -Lesson Plans, Online [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].
·	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].
·	www.enchantedlearning.com, Activities [On-line].
·	www.homehotline.com/SocialStudies.htm, Activities [On-line].
·	www.ncrtec.org/picture.htm, Pictures [On-line].
·	www.aquarius.geomar.de/omc/omc_intro.html/, Create Maps [On-line].

Environmental Issues: Influences
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) explain how environmental issues such as water supply and resource availability influenced settlement patterns.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Hours	Source	Activities
Earth Attributes		Master		Tennessee Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, Learning Accomplishment 8.3.04. b	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, Lesson Plans [Online].
·	http://www.edhelper.com -Lesson Plans, Online [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].
·	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].
·	www.enchantedlearning.com, Activities [On-line].
·	www.homehotline.com/SocialStudies.htm, Activities [On-line].
·	www.ncrtec.org/picture.htm, Pictures [On-line].
·	www.aquarius.geomar.de/omc/omc_intro.html/, Create Maps [On-line].

Geographic Exchange: Illustrate
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) illustrate the geographic exchange of ideas, materials, and goods between the Americas and the rest of the world prior to the Civil War.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Hours	Source	Activities
World Geography	Synthesis	Master		Tennessee Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, Learning Accomplishment 8.3.01. c	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, Lesson Plans [Online].
·	http://www.edhelper.com -Lesson Plans, Online [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].
·	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].
·	www.enchantedlearning.com, Activities [On-line].
·	www.homehotline.com/SocialStudies.htm, Activities [On-line].
·	www.ncrtec.org/picture.htm, Pictures [On-line].
·	www.aquarius.geomar.de/omc/omc_intro.html/, Create Maps [On-line].

Geographic Features: Influences
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) describe how geographic features affected the development of transportation and communication networks.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Hours	Source	Activities
Earth Attributes		Master		Tennessee Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, Learning Accomplishment 8.3.03. c	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, Lesson Plans [Online].
·	http://www.edhelper.com -Lesson Plans, Online [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].
·	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].
·	www.enchantedlearning.com, Activities [On-line].
·	www.homehotline.com/SocialStudies.htm, Activities [On-line].
·	www.ncrtec.org/picture.htm, Pictures [On-line].
·	www.aquarius.geomar.de/omc/omc_intro.html/, Create Maps [On-line].

Geographic Features: Influences
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) explain the influences of geographic explain both physical and human on historical events.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Hours	Source	Activities
Earth Attributes		Master		Tennessee Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, Learning Accomplishment 8.3.03. 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, Lesson Plans [Online].
·	http://www.edhelper.com -Lesson Plans, Online [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].
·	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].
·	www.enchantedlearning.com, Activities [On-line].
·	www.homehotline.com/SocialStudies.htm, Activities [On-line].
·	www.ncrtec.org/picture.htm, Pictures [On-line].
·	www.aquarius.geomar.de/omc/omc_intro.html/, Create Maps [On-line].

Geographic Map: Interpret
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) interpret a geographic map of the early United States.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Hours	Source	Activities
US Geography	Comprehension	Master		Tennessee Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 8.3.spi.5	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, Lesson Plans [Online].
·	http://www.edhelper.com -Lesson Plans, Online [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].
·	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].
·	www.enchantedlearning.com, Activities [On-line].
·	www.homehotline.com/SocialStudies.htm, Activities [On-line].
·	www.ncrtec.org/picture.htm, Pictures [On-line].
·	www.aquarius.geomar.de/omc/omc_intro.html/, Create Maps [On-line].

Human-Environment: Adaptation
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) interpret examples which illustrate how cultures adapt to or change the environment (i.e., deforestation, subsistence farming, cash crop, dam and road building).

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Hours	Source	Activities
Human-Environment Interaction	Analysis	Master		Terra Nova, Complete Battery, Grade 8, 1997, Tennessee Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 8.3.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, Lesson Plans [Online].
·	http://www.edhelper.com -Lesson Plans, Online [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].
·	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].
·	www.enchantedlearning.com, Activities [On-line].
·	www.homehotline.com/SocialStudies.htm, Activities [On-line].
·	www.ncrtec.org/picture.htm, Pictures [On-line].
·	www.aquarius.geomar.de/omc/omc_intro.html/, Create Maps [On-line].

Map: Latitude/Distance, Direction
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) use various geographic data from maps and globes to determine longitude, latitude, distance and direction.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Hours	Source	Activities
Map/Globe Skills	Comprehension	Master		Tennessee Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 8.3.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, Lesson Plans [Online].
·	http://www.edhelper.com -Lesson Plans, Online [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].
·	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].
·	www.enchantedlearning.com, Activities [On-line].
·	www.homehotline.com/SocialStudies.htm, Activities [On-line].
·	www.ncrtec.org/picture.htm, Pictures [On-line].
·	www.aquarius.geomar.de/omc/omc_intro.html/, Create Maps [On-line].

Maps/Globes: Use
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) using a map/globe identify the routes of contact between the Americas and Europe, Asia, and identify.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Hours	Source	Activities
Human-Environment Interaction	Analysis	Master		Tennessee Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, Learning Accomplishment 8.3.01. b	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, Lesson Plans [Online].
·	http://www.edhelper.com -Lesson Plans, Online [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].
·	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].
·	www.enchantedlearning.com, Activities [On-line].
·	www.homehotline.com/SocialStudies.htm, Activities [On-line].
·	www.ncrtec.org/picture.htm, Pictures [On-line].
·	www.aquarius.geomar.de/omc/omc_intro.html/, Create Maps [On-line].

Maps/Globes: Use
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) identify major landforms, bodies of water, cities, states, countries and physical, economic, and cultural regions using a map or globe, focusing on those that relate to North America.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Hours	Source	Activities
Map/Globe Skills	Comprehension	Master		Tennessee Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, Learning Accomplishments 8.3.01. a, 8.3.02. a, b	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, Lesson Plans [Online].
·	http://www.edhelper.com -Lesson Plans, Online [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].
·	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].
·	www.enchantedlearning.com, Activities [On-line].
·	www.homehotline.com/SocialStudies.htm, Activities [On-line].
·	www.ncrtec.org/picture.htm, Pictures [On-line].
·	www.aquarius.geomar.de/omc/omc_intro.html/, Create Maps [On-line].

Map Key: Use
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) analyze a map/map key and apply basic geographic skills to make predictions, inferences, and draw conclusions.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Hours	Source	Activities
Map/Globe Skills	Comprehension	Master		Terra Nova, Complete Battery, Grade 8, 1997	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, Lesson Plans [Online].
·	http://www.edhelper.com -Lesson Plans, Online [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].
·	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].
·	www.enchantedlearning.com, Activities [On-line].
·	www.homehotline.com/SocialStudies.htm, Activities [On-line].
·	www.ncrtec.org/picture.htm, Pictures [On-line].
·	www.aquarius.geomar.de/omc/omc_intro.html/, Create Maps [On-line].

Migration: Development/Settlements
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) explain how processes of migration affected the development of settlements in the United States and categorize causes of migration into "push and pull" factors.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Hours	Source	Activities
World Geography	Synthesis	Master		Tennessee Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, Learning Accomplishments 8.3.04. a, 8.3.05. c	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, Lesson Plans [Online].
·	http://www.edhelper.com -Lesson Plans, Online [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].
·	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].
·	www.enchantedlearning.com, Activities [On-line].
·	www.homehotline.com/SocialStudies.htm, Activities [On-line].
·	www.ncrtec.org/picture.htm, Pictures [On-line].
·	www.aquarius.geomar.de/omc/omc_intro.html/, Create Maps [On-line].

Physical Processes: Impact
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) explain how physical processes shape the United States' features and patterns.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Hours	Source	Activities
Earth Attributes		Master		Tennessee Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, Learning Accomplishment 8.3.03. e	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, Lesson Plans [Online].
·	http://www.edhelper.com -Lesson Plans, Online [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].
·	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].
·	www.enchantedlearning.com, Activities [On-line].
·	www.homehotline.com/SocialStudies.htm, Activities [On-line].
·	www.ncrtec.org/picture.htm, Pictures [On-line].
·	www.aquarius.geomar.de/omc/omc_intro.html/, Create Maps [On-line].

Populations: Settlement/Various Patterns
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) recognize the causes and examples of migration and immigration in early America (i.e., land, religion, money, pioneer spirit, indentured servitude, displacement, slavery) (Learning Accomplishment includes "discuss the economic and social impact...").

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Hours	Source	Activities
Populations	Comprehension	Master		Terra Nova, Complete Battery, Grade 8, 1997, Tennessee Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indictor 8.3.spi.1, Learning Accomplishments 8.3.05. a, b	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, Lesson Plans [Online].
·	http://www.edhelper.com -Lesson Plans, Online [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].
·	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].
·	www.enchantedlearning.com, Activities [On-line].
·	www.homehotline.com/SocialStudies.htm, Activities [On-line].
·	www.ncrtec.org/picture.htm, Pictures [On-line].
·	www.aquarius.geomar.de/omc/omc_intro.html/, Create Maps [On-line].

Populations: Trends/Early
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) interpret a chart or map of population characteristics of the early United States (i.e.,density, distribution, regional growth).

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Hours	Source	Activities
Populations	Comprehension	Master		Tennessee Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 8.3.spi.7, Learning Accomplishment 8.3.03. 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, Lesson Plans [Online].
·	http://www.edhelper.com -Lesson Plans, Online [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].
·	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].
·	www.enchantedlearning.com, Activities [On-line].
·	www.homehotline.com/SocialStudies.htm, Activities [On-line].
·	www.ncrtec.org/picture.htm, Pictures [On-line].
·	www.aquarius.geomar.de/omc/omc_intro.html/, Create Maps [On-line].

Topography: Influence on Settlements
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) recognize how topographical features such as mountain and river systems influence the settlement and expansion of the United States (i.e., including Cumberland Gap, Wilderness Road, Ohio and Tennessee river systems).

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Hours	Source	Activities
Populations	Comprehension	Master		Tennessee Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 8.3.spi.6, Learning Accomplishmen 8.3.03. a	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, Lesson Plans [Online].
·	http://www.edhelper.com -Lesson Plans, Online [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].
·	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].
·	www.enchantedlearning.com, Activities [On-line].
·	www.homehotline.com/SocialStudies.htm, Activities [On-line].
·	www.ncrtec.org/picture.htm, Pictures [On-line].
·	www.aquarius.geomar.de/omc/omc_intro.html/, Create Maps [On-line].

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Governance and Civics

Bill of Rights: Significance
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) recognize the rights guaranteed in the Bill of Rights.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Hours	Source	Activities
Bill of Rights	Analysis	Master		Tennessee Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 8.4.spi.6	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, Lesson Plans [Online].
·	http://www.edhelper.com -Lesson Plans, Online [Online].
·	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].
·	www.ehhs.cmich.edu/~dnewby/springss2.html, Activities [On-line].
·	www.founding.com/home.htm, Declaration of Independence Resources [On-line].
·	www.seaford.k12.de.us/webdigs/govt.htm, Branches of Government [Textbook].
·	www.american president.org/home6.htm, Activities [On-line].
·	www.homehotline.com/SocialStudies.htm, Activities [On-line].

Branches: Responsibilities/Pow
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) identify the responsibilities and powers of the judicial, executive. and legislative branches of the United States government.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Hours	Source	Activities
Government: Branches	Comprehension	Master		Terra Nova, Complete Battery, Grade 8, 1997	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, Lesson Plans [Online].
·	http://www.edhelper.com -Lesson Plans, Online [Online].
·	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].
·	www.ehhs.cmich.edu/~dnewby/springss2.html, Activities [On-line].
·	www.founding.com/home.htm, Declaration of Independence Resources [On-line].
·	www.seaford.k12.de.us/webdigs/govt.htm, Branches of Government [Textbook].
·	www.american president.org/home6.htm, Activities [On-line].
·	www.homehotline.com/SocialStudies.htm, Activities [On-line].

Citizen: Rights, Resp, Privileges
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) identify the rights, responsibilities, and privileges of a member of the United States of America (i. e., Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation, Constitution, Bill of Rights).

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Hours	Source	Activities
American Identity		Master		Terra Nova, Complete Battery, Grade 8, 1997, Tennessee Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 8.4.spi.1	Classroom

Instructional Resources

·	http://ofcn.org/cyber.serv/academy, Resources [Online].

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, Lesson Plans [Online].
·	http://www.edhelper.com -Lesson Plans, Online [Online].
·	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].
·	www.ehhs.cmich.edu/~dnewby/springss2.html, Activities [On-line].
·	www.founding.com/home.htm, Declaration of Independence Resources [On-line].
·	www.seaford.k12.de.us/webdigs/govt.htm, Branches of Government [Textbook].
·	www.american president.org/home6.htm, Activities [On-line].
·	www.homehotline.com/SocialStudies.htm, Activities [On-line].

Conflict/Cooperation: Conditions Affect
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) identify how conditions, actions, and motivations contributed to conflict and cooperation between states, regions, and nations and examine how identify and conflict affect the dissemination of resources, rights and privileges.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Hours	Source	Activities
American Identity		Master		Tennessee Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 8.4.spi.5, Learning Accomplishment 8.4.04. b	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, Lesson Plans [Online].
·	http://www.edhelper.com -Lesson Plans, Online [Online].
·	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].
·	www.ehhs.cmich.edu/~dnewby/springss2.html, Activities [On-line].
·	www.founding.com/home.htm, Declaration of Independence Resources [On-line].
·	www.seaford.k12.de.us/webdigs/govt.htm, Branches of Government [Textbook].
·	www.american president.org/home6.htm, Activities [On-line].
·	www.homehotline.com/SocialStudies.htm, Activities [On-line].

Constitution: Role/Lives/Americans
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) understand the role the Constitution plays in the lives of Americans by recognizing how the Constitution defines rights, how the Constitution affects individual court cases, the ways the Constitution balances the "individual" and the "State", and analyze the Constitution in principle and in practice.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Hours	Source	Activities
Constitution	Analysis	Master		Tennessee Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, Learning Accomplishments 8.4.06. a, b, c, d, e	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, Lesson Plans [Online].
·	http://www.edhelper.com -Lesson Plans, Online [Online].
·	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].
·	www.ehhs.cmich.edu/~dnewby/springss2.html, Activities [On-line].
·	www.founding.com/home.htm, Declaration of Independence Resources [On-line].
·	www.seaford.k12.de.us/webdigs/govt.htm, Branches of Government [Textbook].
·	www.american president.org/home6.htm, Activities [On-line].
·	www.homehotline.com/SocialStudies.htm, Activities [On-line].

Court Decisions: Major Impacts
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) recognize the impact of major court decisions on American life (i.e., Marbury v. Madison, McCulloch v. Maryland, Dred Scott v. Sandford).

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Hours	Source	Activities
American Identity	Comprehension	Master		Tennessee Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 8.4.spi. 7	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, Lesson Plans [Online].
·	http://www.edhelper.com -Lesson Plans, Online [Online].
·	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].
·	www.ehhs.cmich.edu/~dnewby/springss2.html, Activities [On-line].
·	www.founding.com/home.htm, Declaration of Independence Resources [On-line].
·	www.seaford.k12.de.us/webdigs/govt.htm, Branches of Government [Textbook].
·	www.american president.org/home6.htm, Activities [On-line].
·	www.homehotline.com/SocialStudies.htm, Activities [On-line].

Democracy: Understand
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) distinguish basic differences between democracy and other forms of government in other regions of the world.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Hours	Source	Activities
Government	Comprehension	Master		Tennessee Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, Learning Accomplishment 8.4.02. b	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, Lesson Plans [Online].
·	http://www.edhelper.com -Lesson Plans, Online [Online].
·	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].
·	www.ehhs.cmich.edu/~dnewby/springss2.html, Activities [On-line].
·	www.founding.com/home.htm, Declaration of Independence Resources [On-line].
·	www.seaford.k12.de.us/webdigs/govt.htm, Branches of Government [Textbook].
·	www.american president.org/home6.htm, Activities [On-line].
·	www.homehotline.com/SocialStudies.htm, Activities [On-line].

Government: Purposes
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) recognize the purpose of government and how its powers are acquired, used, and justified.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Hours	Source	Activities
Government	Synthesis	Master		Tennessee Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, as documented by state assessment, Performance Indicator 8.4.spi.3, Learning Accomplishment 8.4.02. a	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, Lesson Plans [Online].
·	http://www.edhelper.com -Lesson Plans, Online [Online].
·	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].
·	www.ehhs.cmich.edu/~dnewby/springss2.html, Activities [On-line].
·	www.founding.com/home.htm, Declaration of Independence Resources [On-line].
·	www.seaford.k12.de.us/webdigs/govt.htm, Branches of Government [Textbook].
·	www.american president.org/home6.htm, Activities [On-line].
·	www.homehotline.com/SocialStudies.htm, Activities [On-line].

Government Systems: Structure
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) identify the purposes and structures of various systems of governance (i.e. Federalism, Confederation, Republic, Democracy, Executive, Legislative, Judicial).

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Hours	Source	Activities
Citizenship		Master		Tennessee Curriculum Standards 2001, Grade 8, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 8.4.spi.2	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, Lesson Plans [Online].
·	http://www.edhelper.com -Lesson Plans, Online [Online].
·	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].
·	www.ehhs.cmich.edu/~dnewby/springss2.html, Activities [On-line].
·	www.founding.com/home.htm, Declaration of Independence Resources [On-line].
·	www.seaford.k12.de.us/webdigs/govt.htm, Branches of Government [Textbook].
·	www.american president.org/home6.htm, Activities [On-line].
·	www.homehotline.com/SocialStudies.htm, Activities [On-line].

Need to Organize: Understand
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) analyze the necessity of establishing and enforcing the rule of law, analyze/explain ideas and governmental mechanisms to meet needs and wants of citizens, regulate territory, manage conflict, and establish order and security, and explain/apply concepts such as power, role, status, justice, and influence to the examination of persistent issues and social problems.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Hours	Source	Activities
n		Master		Tennessee Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, Learning Accomplishments 8.4.01. a, b, c	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, Lesson Plans [Online].
·	http://www.edhelper.com -Lesson Plans, Online [Online].
·	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].
·	www.ehhs.cmich.edu/~dnewby/springss2.html, Activities [On-line].
·	www.founding.com/home.htm, Declaration of Independence Resources [On-line].
·	www.seaford.k12.de.us/webdigs/govt.htm, Branches of Government [Textbook].
·	www.american president.org/home6.htm, Activities [On-line].
·	www.homehotline.com/SocialStudies.htm, Activities [On-line].

Pol/Cul/Phy/ Place: Influence/Govt
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) relate a people's location, population, production, and consumption to governmental function, identify models of lower/higher forms of political order, and describe ways nations and governments respond to forces of unity and diversity affecting order and security.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Hours	Source	Activities
n		Master		Tennessee Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, Learning Accomplishments 8.4.03. a, b, c	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, Lesson Plans [Online].
·	http://www.edhelper.com -Lesson Plans, Online [Online].
·	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].
·	www.ehhs.cmich.edu/~dnewby/springss2.html, Activities [On-line].
·	www.founding.com/home.htm, Declaration of Independence Resources [On-line].
·	www.seaford.k12.de.us/webdigs/govt.htm, Branches of Government [Textbook].
·	www.american president.org/home6.htm, Activities [On-line].
·	www.homehotline.com/SocialStudies.htm, Activities [On-line].

Political Leaders: Tennessee
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) analyze the contributions of Tennessee political leaders on the national scene (e.g. Andrew Jackson, Andrew Johnson, James K. Polk, Sequoyah, Sam Houston).

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Hours	Source	Activities
Political Party System	Comprehension	Master		Tennessee Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 8.4.spi.9, Learning Accomplishment 8.4.07. g	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, Lesson Plans [Online].
·	http://www.edhelper.com -Lesson Plans, Online [Online].
·	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].
·	www.ehhs.cmich.edu/~dnewby/springss2.html, Activities [On-line].
·	www.founding.com/home.htm, Declaration of Independence Resources [On-line].
·	www.seaford.k12.de.us/webdigs/govt.htm, Branches of Government [Textbook].
·	www.american president.org/home6.htm, Activities [On-line].
·	www.homehotline.com/SocialStudies.htm, Activities [On-line].

Political Party System: Compari
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) identify and describe the basic features of the political system in the early United States and identify representative leaders from the various levels and branches of the government.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Hours	Source	Activities
Political Party System	Application	Master		Tennessee Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, Learning Accomplishment 8.4.05. e	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, Lesson Plans [Online].
·	http://www.edhelper.com -Lesson Plans, Online [Online].
·	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].
·	www.ehhs.cmich.edu/~dnewby/springss2.html, Activities [On-line].
·	www.founding.com/home.htm, Declaration of Independence Resources [On-line].
·	www.seaford.k12.de.us/webdigs/govt.htm, Branches of Government [Textbook].
·	www.american president.org/home6.htm, Activities [On-line].
·	www.homehotline.com/SocialStudies.htm, Activities [On-line].

Principles: Patriotic Writings
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) recognize how the key ideas and values of American democracy are reflected in patriotic writings.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Hours	Source	Activities
Democratic Principles	Knowledge	Master		Terra Nova, Complete Battery, Grade 8, 1997	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, Lesson Plans [Online].
·	http://www.edhelper.com -Lesson Plans, Online [Online].
·	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].
·	www.ehhs.cmich.edu/~dnewby/springss2.html, Activities [On-line].
·	www.founding.com/home.htm, Declaration of Independence Resources [On-line].
·	www.seaford.k12.de.us/webdigs/govt.htm, Branches of Government [Textbook].
·	www.american president.org/home6.htm, Activities [On-line].
·	www.homehotline.com/SocialStudies.htm, Activities [On-line].

Principles: Values Conflict/Historical
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) explain conditions, actions, and motivations that contribute to conflict and cooperation within and among states, regions, and nations, and describe and analyze the role advancements in technology have played in conflict resolution.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Hours	Source	Activities
Democratic Principles	Comprehension	Master		Tennessee Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, Learning Accomplishments 8.4.04. 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, Lesson Plans [Online].
·	http://www.edhelper.com -Lesson Plans, Online [Online].
·	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].
·	www.ehhs.cmich.edu/~dnewby/springss2.html, Activities [On-line].
·	www.founding.com/home.htm, Declaration of Independence Resources [On-line].
·	www.seaford.k12.de.us/webdigs/govt.htm, Branches of Government [Textbook].
·	www.american president.org/home6.htm, Activities [On-line].
·	www.homehotline.com/SocialStudies.htm, Activities [On-line].

Public Policies: Analyze/Ideals
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) analyze the effectiveness of selected public policies and citizen behaviors in realizing the stated ideals of a democratic republican form of government.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Hours	Source	Activities
n		Master		Tennessee Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, Learning Accomplishment 8.4.05. 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, Lesson Plans [Online].
·	http://www.edhelper.com -Lesson Plans, Online [Online].
·	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].
·	www.ehhs.cmich.edu/~dnewby/springss2.html, Activities [On-line].
·	www.founding.com/home.htm, Declaration of Independence Resources [On-line].
·	www.seaford.k12.de.us/webdigs/govt.htm, Branches of Government [Textbook].
·	www.american president.org/home6.htm, Activities [On-line].
·	www.homehotline.com/SocialStudies.htm, Activities [On-line].

Responsibilities: Government/Citizens
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) understand the responsibilities governments and citizens need to accept in order to carry out the principles listed in the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Hours	Source	Activities
Citizenship: Rights/Responsibilities	Evaluation	Master		Terra Nova, Complete Battery, Grade 8, 1997, Tennessee Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, Learning Accomplishment 8.4.07. c	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, Lesson Plans [Online].
·	http://www.edhelper.com -Lesson Plans, Online [Online].
·	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].
·	www.ehhs.cmich.edu/~dnewby/springss2.html, Activities [On-line].
·	www.founding.com/home.htm, Declaration of Independence Resources [On-line].
·	www.seaford.k12.de.us/webdigs/govt.htm, Branches of Government [Textbook].
·	www.american president.org/home6.htm, Activities [On-line].
·	www.homehotline.com/SocialStudies.htm, Activities [On-line].

Rights/Privileges: Distinguish
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) differentiate between rights and privileges of the individual.

Strand	Bloom's	Scope	Hours	Source	Activities
Citizenship: Rights/Responsibilities	Knowledge	Master		Tennessee Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 8, Learning Accomplishment 8.4.04. a	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, Lesson Plans [Online].
·	http://www.edhelper.com -Lesson Plans, Online [Online].
·	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].
·	www.ehhs.cmich.edu/~dnewby/springss2.html, Activities [On-line].
·	www.founding.com/home.htm, Declaration of Independence Resources [On-line].
·	www.seaford.k12.de.us/webdigs/govt.htm, Branches of Government [Textbook].
·	www.american president.org/home6.htm, Activities [On-line].
·	www.homehotline.com/SocialStudies.htm, Activities [On-line].

Rights/Responsibilities: Citizens/State
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) define the difference between rights of the individual and the state, identify examples of rights/responsibilities of citizens, describe the importance of individual rights (free speech) , and evaluate the role of the government in balancing the rights of individuals versus the common good.

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