Grade 7

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• American Government
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Apply understandings of the elements of culture to the studies of modern world regions, such as art, music, religion, government, social structure, education, values, beliefs and customs7.2A.1.a

Describe the characteristics of a sovereign nation, such as the legitimate use of authority, autonomy and establishment of borders7.2A.1.b

Describe the characteristics of democratic and authoritarian societies7.2A.1.c

Identify cultural groups within a contemporary world region7.2B.1.a

Describe how migration contributes to the diversity of nations and regions7.2B.1.b

Analyze how cultural diffusion is influenced by factors, such as trade, migration, immigration and conflict7.2B.1.c

Examine policies related to human rights, such as foreign aid, subsidies to developing countries, ethnic persecution and economic sanctions7.2B.2.a

Examine contemporary worldwide concerns that affect international relationships, such as world health, nation building, national security, and human rights7.2B.2.b

Evaluate causes of conflict in the global community, such as Apartheid, the acquisition of natural resources, the decline of communism, ethnic persecution, and domestic and international terrorism7.2C.1.a

Analyze and describe the efforts of world nations and groups to assist in the resolution of conflicts within and among regions, such as the United Nations, the International Red Cross/Red Crescent, United States Agency for International Development and other humanitarian organizations7.2C.1.b

Analyze and describe efforts by nations to promote cooperation within and among those regions, such as the creation of the International Monetary Fund, North American Free Trade Agreement, World Bank, European Union and world-wide healthcare initiatives7.2C.1.c

Use maps to compare geographic locations of places and regions7.3A.1.a

Use photographs and thematic maps to compare human and physical characteristics of places and regions7.3A.1.b

Analyze geographic issues and problems7.3A.1.c

Identify and describe physical characteristics that influenced human settlement7.3B.1.a

Explain how physical and human characteristics of a region such as vegetation, climate, minerals, population density and religion, affect its economic growth and the way people make a living7.3B.1.b

Analyze how regional characteristics and interests including economic development, climate, and the environmental impact government policies7.3B.1.c

Identify geographic factors that have influenced international relations and economic development in world regions, such as trade, infrastructure, and health issues7.3B.1.d

Identify reasons why people migrate, such as economic opportunity, climate, political reasons and government policies7.3C.1.a

Evaluate the consequences of migration and settlement in various regions of the world, such as employment, changes in population and cultural diversity/conflict7.3C.1.b

Explain how regional population patterns, trends, and projections affect the environment and influence government policies7.3C.1.c

Identify trade-offs of using resources to pursue economic opportunities v. preserving the environment, such as water use, the burning of fossil fuels, deforestation, and strip mining7.3D.1.a

Evaluate the consequences of modifying the natural environment, such as desertification, air pollution, and climate change7.3D.1.b

Identify and explain land use issues that illustrate the conflict between economic growth, deforestation, mining, and burning fossil fuels7.3D.1.c

Explain how land use and environmental issues such as burning the rain forest and environmental preservation are addressed by government policy7.3D.1.d

Identify the opportunity cost of economic decisions made by individuals, businesses, and governments such as decisions about investing in education7.4A.1.a

Describe how goals of countries affect the use of resources in the pursuit of economic growth , and sustainable development7.4A.2.a

Identify tradeoffs made in economic decisions by producers and consumers7.4A.2.b

Explain how available resources affect specialization and trade7.4A.2.c

Give examples of how technology has changed consumption of goods and services, such as the development of computers7.4A.3.a

Examine why technology has changed job skills and the influenced productivity7.4A.3.b

Analyze examples of specialization that result from economic resources7.4A.4.a

Describe the standard of living and the quality of life in a world region using data, such as Gross National Product (GNP), Gross Domestic Product (GDP), per capita income and the Human Development Index (HDI)7.4A.4.b

Identify factors that have influenced economic development in various regions, such as individuals, corporations, natural resources, technology, military power, population growth, international organizations, infrastructure and public health issues.7.4A.4.c

Examine how different economic systems, traditional, command, market, and mixed answer the basic economic question of what, how, and for whom to produce7.4B.1.a

Describe examples of decisions in (traditional economies , such as the economic roles of men and women7.4B.1.b

Describe examples of command modern economies, such as government ownership of land and other resources7.4B.1.c

Explore how government spending and taxation influence an economy's ability to grow and provide jobs and services7.4B.2.a

Evaluate the trade-offs of government regulations7.4B.2.b

Analyze the ways that governments can help or impede economic activity, such as providing a stable monetary system, protecting property rights, maintaining infrastructure and providing public goods and services7.4B.2.c

Examine the impact of regulatory agencies in different countries, such as, consumer behavior such as air traffic management and environmental protection7.4B.2.d

Explain why a stable money and banking system is necessary for an economy to grow and prosper7.4B.3.a

Describe the social, political and economic impacts of various world religions on a global society, such as Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Taoism and Buddhism7.5B.1.a

Compare the effects of political and cultural changes in nations such as independence movements and democratic reforms7.5B.1.b

Describe how the changes in political structures impacted individuals and groups7.6C.1.a

Examine the impact of philosophies and policies of leaders in the modern world7.6C.1.b

Explain how the establishment of religions in areas caused conflict7.6C.2.a

Analyze the political and social impact of religious and traditions in areas such as Europe and the Middle East7.6C.2.b