Wylie ISD – HS Social Studies – 3rd Nine Weeks
2014-15
Content
World Geo
World
History
Instructional Focus Documents
Unit 08: North Africa and Southwest Asia WG.1A, WG.2AB, WG.6AB, WG.7B, WG.8C, WG.9AB, WG.12B, WG.13AB, WG.14ABC, WG.15AB,
WG.16ABC, WG.17ABCD, WG.18ABCD, WG.19BC, WG.21C, WG.22BCDE
Analyze, describe, evaluate, explain, locate, identify, interpret, compare, infer, give examples, assess, find examples, examine, create,
generate, use, understand, avoid
Geographic patterns, migration patterns, distribution of culture groups, human/physical characteristics of regions, diverse uses of physical
features, settlement patterns, economic and political relationships, factors that constitute a region, types of regions, impact of policies
related to use of resources, maps of political divisions & units, maps of voting patterns, formation of boundaries & divisions, various forms
of govt, factors that influence relationships, points of view, citizenship practices, cultural patterns, innovation, diffusion, elements of
culture, patterns of culture, major world religions, opportunities for women and minorities, cultural change, conflicts, cultural convergence
& divergence, technological innovations, natural resources, maps, summaries, generalizations, thesis statements, original work
Unit 09: Sub Saharan Africa WG.1AB, WG.2AB, WG.3B, WG.4ABC, WG.5AB, WG.7ABD, WG.8ABC, WG.10C, WG.11ABC, WG.13AB,
WG.14AB, WG.16ABC, WG.17ABCD, WG.18ABC, WG.20B, WG.22AB, WG.23C
Analyze, describe, trace, evaluate, explain, interpret, construct, predict, examine, compare, understand, identify, assess, infer, design, draw,
use, generate
Geographic patterns, migration, spatial diffusion, characteristics of the same regions at different times, diverse uses of physical features,
physical processes, elevation, latitude, wind systems, ocean currents, position on a continent, temperature, precipitation, distribution of
climate regions, landforms, influence of climate on distribution of biomes, character of a place, level of development, standard of living,
population pyramids, population trends, push/pull factors, globalization, physical environment, consequences of extreme weather & other
natural disasters, production of goods and services, development & economic activities, location of economic activities, maps of political
divisions & units, maps of voting patterns, formation of boundaries & divisions, various forms of govt, cultural patterns, elements of
culture, major world religions, opportunities for women & minorities, diverse groups, cultural change, conflicts, traditional ways,
technology, graphics, problem-solving & decision-making processes
Unit 05: Global Commerce, Renaissance and Reformation, 1450-1750 WH.1D, WH.5AB, WH.6AB, WH.7ABCDEF, WH.16AB, WH.23B,
WH.24B, WH.25C, WH.26ABC, WH.27ABC, WH.29C, WH.31A
Identify, describe, explain, compare, examine, analyze, locate, summarize, use
Important turning points, causes and effects, impact of Renaissance, impact of Reformation, Maya/Inca/Aztec civilizations, European
exploration & colonization, causes of European expansion, Columbian exchange, impact of Atlantic slave trade, impact of Ottoman empire,
Ming China’s impact on global trade, commercial revolution in Europe, places/regions of historical significance, physical & human
geographic factors, religious influence, influences of women, artistic ideal, history of cultures, major ideas in math/science/technology,
scientific ideas, impact of printing press, primary/secondary sources, problem-solving process
Unit 07: Political Revolutions, 1750 – 1914 WH.1E, WH.9ABCD, WH.10D, WH.16A, WH.19B, WH.20ABC, WH.21AC, WH.29CEF, WH.30BC
Identify, describe, compare, explain, trace, locate, analyze, use, interpret, create
Causes/effects of turning points, American Revolution, French Revolution, impact of Napoleon Bonaparte & Napoleonic wars, influence of
abstract concepts on political revolutions, Russian revolutions of 1917, Bolshevik establishment of USSR, places/regions of historical
US History
Government
significance, political systems, process by which democratic-republican govt evolved, historical documents, political philosophies, people
can support/change govt, key persons, primary/secondary sources, bias, presentations
Unit 08: World War II US.2BC, US.7BDEFG, US.12B, US.24A, US.29ABDH, US.30ABC, US.31B
Identify, describe, apply, evaluate, analyze, explain, use, create, transfer, pose, answer
Major eras, absolute/relative chronology, international leadership of FDR & Truman during WWII, major issues & events of WWII, military
contributions of leaders, reasons for changes in political boundaries, qualities of effective leadership, primary/secondary valid sources,
process of historical inquiry, written/oral/visual presentations, questions about geographic distributions & patterns
Unit 09: Onset of cold War, the 1950s, and the early 1960s US.2ABCD, US.8ABC, US.14A, US.17BC, US.19E, US.25ABCDE, US.27B,
US.29ABEG, US.30ABC, US.31A
Identify, describe, apply, explain, evaluate, analyze, discuss, use, answer, support, create
Major characteristics that define an era, major eras, absolute/relative chronology, significance of dates as turning points, US responses to
soviet aggression, cold war tensions, Korean War, containment policy, effects of population growth & distribution, prosperity in 1950s,
economic impact of defense spending, pros/cons of US participation in international organizations & treaties, art/music/literature, cultural
movements, popular American culture’s impact on world, global diffusion through media, mottos, scientific discoveries,
primary/secondary valid sources, historical questions, validity of source, point of view, written/oral/visual presentations, media, thematic
maps/graphs/etc.
Unit 10: Civil Rights Movement US.2ABCD, US.9ABCDEFGHI, US.17D, US.21AB, US.23AB, US.24AB, US.26AD, US.29BEG, US.30AB, US.23B
Identify, describe, apply, explain, trace, compare, contrast, discuss, evaluate, support, create, use
Major characteristics that define an era, major eras, absolute/relative chronology, significance of dates as turning points, civil rights
movements, roles of political organizations, significant leaders, approaches by civil rights groups, impact of writings of MLK Jr, presidential
actions/congressional votes, roles of individuals/groups to maintain status quo, changes/events resulting from civil rights movement,
litigation, economic opportunities, effects of landmark US Supreme Court decisions, historic reasons why constitution has been amended,
right to participate in democratic process, equality of political rights, effective leadership, contributions of women, validity of source, point
of view, written/oral/visual presentation, decision-making process
Unit 11: New Frontiers and Familiar Enemies US.8DEF, US.17CDE, US.19B, US.20A, US.21AB, US.25AB, US.26F, US.29ABEFG, US.30AC
Explain, analyze, describe, identify, evaluate, discus, use, support, create, transfer
Reasons/outcomes for US involvement in foreign countries, major issues/events of Vietnam War, economic impact, education priorities,
actions of govt & private sector to expand economic opportunities, US international trade policies, free enterprise system, constitutional
issues, impact of events, landmark US supreme court decisions, historical reasons why the constitution has been amended,
art/music/literature, impact of cultural movements, congressional medal of honor, sources, validity of source, bias, point of view,
presentations
Unit 01: Foundations and Constitutional Principles G.1ABCDE, G.7ABCDEFG, G.8E, G.9ABCD, G.12ABC, G.13ABC, G.16B, G.20A, G.21AD,
G.22A
Explain, identify, examine, evaluate, analyze, describe, categorize, understand, compare, use, create
Political ideas, traditions, individuals, founding fathers, founding documents, written constitution, preamble, federalist papers, role of
government, role of amendment in constitutional government, religious freedom, first amendment, checks and balances, government
powers, conflicts, limits in a federal system, presidential and parliamentary systems of government, unalienable rights, bill of rights,
second amendment, presentations, problem-solving process
Economics
Unit 02: Celebrate Freedom G.13C, G.20A
Analyze
Rights guaranteed by Bill of rights
Unit 03: Political Behavior, Participation, and The Election Process G.2AB, G.3ABC, G.11ABC, G.14ABCD, G.15ABC, G.16A, G.19B,
G.20ACF, G.21BC, G.22A
Give examples, analyze, understand, examine, infer, explain, evaluate, defend, use, transfer
Public policy, political changes, population shifts, voting patterns, political boundaries, political divisions, supreme court decisions, political
parties, electoral process, 2-party system, third parties, personal and civic responsibilities, obligation of citizenship, voter registration
process, citizen movements, point of view, impact of internet on political process, math skills, problem-solving process
Unit 04: Legislative Branch: The Congress G.5ABCD, G.6AB, G.8A, G.10AC, G.18A, G.20B, G.21ABD
Explain, identify, analyze, compare, understand, examine, create, use
Government policies influence the economy, sources of revenue & expenditures, free enterprise system, taxation, regulation, private
enterprise, foreign policy, role of branches in setting international trade & fiscal policies, legislative branch, methods of filling public
offices, 17th amendment, constitutional protections, product, presentation
Unit 01: Introduction and Basic Concepts E.1ABCD, E.5ABCDE, E.6ABCD, E.8ABC, E.16ABCD, E.22AE, E.23ABC, E.24B
Explain, describe, interpret, compare, examine, understand, analyze, evaluate, use, transfer
Scarcity and choice, economic questions, production, opportunity costs, economic systems, economic philosophers, U.S. free enterprise
system, economic policies, circular-flow model of the economy, sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations, economic data, decisionmaking process
Unit 02: Celebrate Freedom E.5A, E.23A
Describe, use Economic systems
Unit 04: Microeconomics – Supply and Demand E.2ABC, E.7AB, E9.AB, E.22AB, E.23A
Understand, identify, interpret, analyze, evaluate, create, use
Changes in price, non-price determinants, new equilibrium price, supply & demand, graph, schedule, cost & benefits, government
restrictions, ordinances, regulations, economic models