Jeridiah Halopka
Eighth Grade Teacher
Civics and World Geography  
Kewaskum Middle School
Phone# 262-626-8427 #2013

 

 

 WORLD GEOGRAPHY 

In Social Studies (World Geography) we will cover the following throughout the year:
 
   Map/Geography Skills
o       Students should be able to name and locate the earth’s seven continents
o       Students will show knowledge of the cardinal and intermediate directions, longitude, latitude, and the tropical lines
o       Students will locate and identify countries of the world and which continent or region they belong to
 7 regions of the world:
o       Identify the landforms, climates and natural resources of the region and their influence on the world
 
United States:
o       Exhibit knowledge of states, capitals, provinces and territories of North America
·        Test of US states and capitals
·        Test of Canadian provinces and territories
o       Demonstrate an understanding of the three branches and their functions of government for the United States
 
       Latin America
o       Identify the countries of Latin America
o       Be aware of current events of Latin America
 
      Asia
o       Organize important facts (culture, history, religion, geography, and government) of Asia into an ABC book format
o       Understand daily life of Asian youth
 
 
Europe
o       Relate Western European cultures to students cultural heritage
o       Research individual cultural heritage of students
 
Africa
o       Persuade through a debate format tourism to individual countries
o       Examine current life-threatening issues of Africa
o       Be aware of current events of Africa
 
Australia
o       Incorporate Internet/technology resources to understand the areas culture
 
 
Antarctica
o       Understand Antarctica’s importance as a world scientific research location
 
 
 
Common Assessments: 
o       Chapter test
o       Map test of the 7 regions of the world
o       Expository report of European Country
o       Asia ABC Booklet
 
 
 
CIVICS
 
 The American Revolution 
                  Understand the Causes of the American Revolutionary War
                  Know the important battles of the Revolutionary War
                  Explore the different roles of the colonists during the revolutionary era
Understand the general content of the Declaration of Independence
Revolutionary plays
Causes of Revolution Book
The Foundation of American Government
Understand the Articles of Confederation: achievements and failures
Understand the general principles of the U.S. Constitution with emphasis on the
            Amendments
Explore the birth of the U.S. political parties
Amendment Project (perform skits showing understanding of Amendments)
Structure of American Government
Know the general functions of each branch of government
Understand how a Bill becomes a Law
Understand the Election process (Popular votes vs. Electoral votes)
 Elections (Every Four Years)
Understand the Presidential election process
Explore issues important to voters
Know the responsibilities of the President of the U.S.
Digital stories on presidential candidates
Campaign groups- Design own campaign, present speeches on issues, create
            commercials, mudsling, debate
 United States Expansion
Understand the economy of the North and the South
Understand Westward Expansion
Explore the Mexican-American War
 The American Civil War
Understand the causes of the American Civil War
Understand the history of slavery
Know the important battles of the Civil War
Understand the Reconstruction Era of the U.S.
 Black History
Understand the fight for Civil Rights in America
Research history of segregation laws in America
Understand constitutional amendments in relation to the Civil Rights Movement
Immigration
Study the Great Wave of Immigration, late 1800s
Understand immigration procedures/ past and present
Know current immigration issues
 
Citizenship Responsibilities
Understand Rights of U.S. Citizens
Understand Responsibilities of U.S. citizens
Explore citizens and the Law
 Historical Landmark Supreme Court Cases
Understand the function of the U.S. Supreme Court
Explore Landmark Supreme Court cases
Describe how important Supreme Court decisions have affected our lives
 Crime and Punishment
Understand the various types of crime
Understand the juvenile justice system
Explore various court cases and punishment
 Geography Skills
Demonstrate ability to read & understand various types of maps
Know landscapes and borders of 13 original colonies
Demonstrate knowledge of organizing data onto a map
 
 

 

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