Social Studies _Authentic _BP Spill_Maps_Graphs_Primary Sources_Historian
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Grade Levels
6th - 9th
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Resource Type
Standards
CCSSW.7.1a
CCSSW.7.1b
CCSSW.7.1c
CCSSW.7.1d
CCSSW.7.1e
Formats Included
- Zip
- Excel Spreadsheets
Pages
44 pages
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Description
In this Unit, we will be integrating different types of technology into your Social Studies curriculum! The goal is to gain insight into how to better utilize and understand Social Studies concepts and tools through the study of a real-life authentic catastrophe, the BP Oil Spill.
In this Unit, we will be exploring:
• “Why is History important?"
o Thinking like a historian
o Understanding historical context and perspective
o Examining Primary vs Secondary Sources
• "How does Geography influence the way we live?"
o Understanding maps
• "Why do people make Economic choices?"
o Study the cause and effect on the economy
o Inflation, deflation
o Supply and demand, allocation of goods, abundance, scarcity
o Unemployment
• “What makes a Responsible Citizen?"
o Better understand the role of civics and government
o Responsible citizenship
In this Unit, we will be exploring:
• “Why is History important?"
o Thinking like a historian
o Understanding historical context and perspective
o Examining Primary vs Secondary Sources
• "How does Geography influence the way we live?"
o Understanding maps
• "Why do people make Economic choices?"
o Study the cause and effect on the economy
o Inflation, deflation
o Supply and demand, allocation of goods, abundance, scarcity
o Unemployment
• “What makes a Responsible Citizen?"
o Better understand the role of civics and government
o Responsible citizenship
Total Pages
44 pages
Answer Key
N/A
Teaching Duration
N/A
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Standards
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CCSSW.7.1a
Introduce claim(s), acknowledge alternate or opposing claims, and organize the reasons and evidence logically.
CCSSW.7.1b
Support claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant evidence, using accurate, credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text.
CCSSW.7.1c
Use words, phrases, and clauses to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among claim(s), reasons, and evidence.
CCSSW.7.1d
Establish and maintain a formal style.
CCSSW.7.1e
Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument presented.
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