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SS.7.1 History

SS.7.1.1 Use a variety of primary and secondary sources from multiple perspectives to formulate an appropriate thesis supported by evidence.
- SS.7.1.1.a Utilize primary and secondary sources to explain the interdependence and uniqueness among peoples in the Eastern Hemisphere during significant eras or events; including their influence on modern society.
- SS.7.1.1.b Examine primary and secondary sources to identify points of view while formulating historical claims and questions.
  - Identify primary and secondary sources (7-SS.1)
SS.7.1.2 The historical context of significant current events, individuals, groups, ideas, and themes within regions of the Eastern Hemisphere and their relationships with one another.

SS.7.2 Geography

SS.7.2.1 Use geographic tools and resources to research topics in the Eastern Hemisphere to make geographic inferences and predictions.
- SS.7.2.1.a Use maps and geographic tools to find patterns in human systems and/or physical features.
- SS.7.2.1.b Collect, classify, and analyze data to make geographic inferences and predictions.
- SS.7.2.1.c Apply inquiry and research utilizing geographic tools.
- SS.7.2.1.d Interpret maps to make inferences and predictions.
SS.7.2.2 Regional differences and perspectives in the Eastern Hemisphere impact human and environmental interactions.
- SS.7.2.2.a Determine how physical and political features impact cultural diffusion and regional differences.
- SS.7.2.2.b Examine the geographic location and distribution of resources within a region to determine the economic and social impact on its people.

SS.7.3 Economics

SS.7.3.1 Describe how economic systems in the Eastern Hemisphere address the problem of scarcity.
- SS.7.3.1.a Describe how different societies developed economic systems.
- SS.7.3.1.b Evaluate the different economic systems in the Eastern Hemisphere, utilizing economic data
- SS.7.3.1.c Explain how trade affects the production of goods and services in different regions.
  - Trade and specialization (7-GG.4)
SS.7.3.2 Investigate the role of consumers within the Eastern Hemisphere (PFL).
- SS.7.3.2.a Define resources from an economic and personal finance perspective.
- SS.7.3.2.b Summarize how the distribution of resources impacts consumerism.
- SS.7.3.2.c Compare and contrast choices available to consumers within different cultures as they developed in the Eastern Hemisphere throughout history.

SS.7.4 Civics

SS.7.4.1 Analyze the civic similarities and differences within governmental systems in the Eastern Hemisphere.
- SS.7.4.1.a Describe civic virtues and principles that guide governments and societies.
- SS.7.4.1.b Analyze the opportunities and limitations of civic participation in societies in the Eastern Hemisphere.
  - Citizenship and the naturalization process (7-FF.1)
  - Rights and responsibilities of active citizenship (7-FF.2)
- SS.7.4.1.c Give examples illustrating the interactions between nations and their citizens.
  - Country profile: China (7-I.2)
  - Country profile: Japan (7-I.3)
- SS.7.4.1.d Identify public problems and research ways in which governments address those problems.
SS.7.4.2 Nations in various regions of the Eastern Hemisphere interact with international organizations, govern, organize, and impact their societies in different ways.
- SS.7.4.2.a Explain the origins, functions, and structure of different governments.
- SS.7.4.2.b Evaluate and analyze how various governments and organizations interact, resolve their differences, and cooperate.
  - International organizations (7-CC.7)
  - Trade and specialization (7-GG.4)
- SS.7.4.2.c Investigate examples of collaboration and interdependence between international organizations and countries.
  - International organizations (7-CC.7)
  - Trade and specialization (7-GG.4)

SS.7.1.1 Use a variety of primary and secondary sources from multiple perspectives to formulate an appropriate thesis supported by evidence.

SS.7.1.1.a Utilize primary and secondary sources to explain the interdependence and uniqueness among peoples in the Eastern Hemisphere during significant eras or events; including their influence on modern society.

SS.7.1.1.b Examine primary and secondary sources to identify points of view while formulating historical claims and questions.

SS.7.1.2 The historical context of significant current events, individuals, groups, ideas, and themes within regions of the Eastern Hemisphere and their relationships with one another.

SS.7.1.2.a Identify and explain the historical context of key people, regions, events, and ideas; including the roots of current issues.

SS.7.1.2.b Investigate and evaluate the social, political, cultural and technological development of regions in the Eastern Hemisphere.

SS.7.1.2.c Describe the interactions and contributions of various peoples and cultures that have lived in or migrated within/to the Eastern Hemisphere.

SS.7.2.1 Use geographic tools and resources to research topics in the Eastern Hemisphere to make geographic inferences and predictions.

SS.7.2.1.a Use maps and geographic tools to find patterns in human systems and/or physical features.

SS.7.2.1.b Collect, classify, and analyze data to make geographic inferences and predictions.

SS.7.2.1.c Apply inquiry and research utilizing geographic tools.

SS.7.2.1.d Interpret maps to make inferences and predictions.

SS.7.2.2 Regional differences and perspectives in the Eastern Hemisphere impact human and environmental interactions.

SS.7.2.2.a Determine how physical and political features impact cultural diffusion and regional differences.

SS.7.2.2.b Examine the geographic location and distribution of resources within a region to determine the economic and social impact on its people.

SS.7.3.1 Describe how economic systems in the Eastern Hemisphere address the problem of scarcity.

SS.7.3.1.a Describe how different societies developed economic systems.

SS.7.3.1.b Evaluate the different economic systems in the Eastern Hemisphere, utilizing economic data

SS.7.3.1.c Explain how trade affects the production of goods and services in different regions.

SS.7.3.2 Investigate the role of consumers within the Eastern Hemisphere (PFL).

SS.7.3.2.a Define resources from an economic and personal finance perspective.

SS.7.3.2.b Summarize how the distribution of resources impacts consumerism.

SS.7.3.2.c Compare and contrast choices available to consumers within different cultures as they developed in the Eastern Hemisphere throughout history.

SS.7.4.1 Analyze the civic similarities and differences within governmental systems in the Eastern Hemisphere.

SS.7.4.1.a Describe civic virtues and principles that guide governments and societies.

SS.7.4.1.b Analyze the opportunities and limitations of civic participation in societies in the Eastern Hemisphere.

SS.7.4.1.c Give examples illustrating the interactions between nations and their citizens.

SS.7.4.1.d Identify public problems and research ways in which governments address those problems.

SS.7.4.2 Nations in various regions of the Eastern Hemisphere interact with international organizations, govern, organize, and impact their societies in different ways.

SS.7.4.2.a Explain the origins, functions, and structure of different governments.

SS.7.4.2.b Evaluate and analyze how various governments and organizations interact, resolve their differences, and cooperate.

SS.7.4.2.c Investigate examples of collaboration and interdependence between international organizations and countries.