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C Civics

SS.6.1 Apply the process of how a bill becomes a law to follow a current legislative bill.
- The Legislative Branch (6-EE.2)
SS.6.2 Compare and contrast different forms of government worldwide and their influence on historic world events.
- The Great Depression
- World War I
  - World War I: the road to war (6)
- World War II
- 2001 Attacks on World Trade Center and Pentagon (9/11)
SS.6.3 Identify the structure of the United States Congress and the constitutional requirements for congressional membership.
- The Legislative Branch (6-EE.2)
SS.6.4 Identify current key figures in United States government.
- The Legislative Branch (6-EE.2)
- The Executive Branch (6-EE.3)
- The Judicial Branch (6-EE.4)
- President
- Vice President
- Speaker of the House
- Secretary of State
- Current Members of Congress from West Virginia
SS.6.5 Examine and analyze the effectiveness of various acts of patriotism and civil discourse (e.g., support of American military during wartime, Vietnam War protests, Civil Rights, respect for the flag, and response of Americans to 9/11).
SS.6.6 Identify global relief and development organizations and examine how they provide global aid and support (e.g., Red Cross, United Nations Children's Fund [UNICEF], Doctors without Borders, Engineers without Borders, and World Health Organization).
- International organizations (6-EE.7)
SS.6.7 Research and organize information about an issue of global concern from multiple points of view (e.g., ecology, natural resources, and human rights).

E Economics

SS.6.8 Compare and contrast the basic economic characteristics of communism, socialism, and capitalism.
SS.6.9 Identify examples of renewable and non-renewable resources and analyze the factors that affect these resources on the individual, local, and national economies.
SS.6.10 Define United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) and summarize its effects on the United States economy.
SS.6.11 Trace and analyze the development of government economic policy and regulation from early 1900's-present day (e.g., Reagan era, Post- Great Depression, Progressive Era).
SS.6.12 Classify and evaluate the different types of world trade organizations (e.g., trade, military and health).
- International organizations (6-EE.7)
SS.6.13 Assess the economic impact of technology on world regions throughout history.

G Geography

SS.6.14 Identify geographic features that have influenced the safety of the United States and isolated it from conflicts abroad.
SS.6.15 Compare and contrast historical maps and identify the changes in political boundaries as a result of conflicts.
SS.6.16 Examine population data from the United States Census Bureau and infer the reasons for changes and differences in various areas (e.g., difference between rural and urban areas).
SS.6.17 Determine the time of specific world locations using a world time zone map.
SS.6.18 Locate the major natural and man-made waterways and examine their impact on transportation and trade (e.g., Erie Canal, Panama Canal, Suez Canal, Rhine River, Amazon River, Mississippi River, etc.).
- Oceans and continents (6-T.1)

H History

SS.6.19 Demonstrate an understanding of the causes, key events and outcomes of World War I.
- Explain the key events that led to the outbreak of World War I, including the rise of nationalism, imperialism, and militarism.
  - World War I: the road to war (6)
- Chart the sequence of events that led to the United States' entry into World War I.
  - World War I: the road to war (6)
- Analyze the role of propaganda in influencing the United States to enter World War I.
- Explain the outcomes and effects of World War I including the conditions and failures of the League of Nations and the Treaty of Versailles.
SS.6.20 Explain the global causes and effects of the Great Depression.
- Identify the economic conditions around the world that existed following World War I.
- Examine and categorize causes of the Great Depression worldwide.
- Analyze the political response to the economic and social conditions of the Great Depression in the United States and Germany.
SS.6.21 Demonstrate an understanding of the causes, key events and outcomes of World War II.
- Summarize the rise of totalitarian governments in Germany, Italy, Japan, and the Soviet Union.
- Examine the political and economic transformation of Western and Eastern Europe after World War II, identifying the significance of the Truman Doctrine, the Marshall Plan, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), the United Nations, the Warsaw Pact, and the European Economic Community.
- Analyze the role of appeasement and isolationism as an attempt to avoid war.
- Analyze the role of strong leadership during the war and critique their responses to the conflict.
- Investigate the role of the United States in World War II.
- Examine the human rights violations during times of war.
- Analyze the United States civilian response on the home-front to the war (e.g., "Rosie the Riveters," victory gardens, rationing, etc.).
SS.6.22 Demonstrate an understanding of global developments following World War II including the impact of the Cold War on the world.
- Evaluate the influence of the United States and Soviet Union as leading world powers following World War II.
- Outline the United States policy of containment and the social effects of this policy.
- Summarize the events of the Cold War (e.g., Korean Conflict, Vietnam War, Cuban Missile Crisis, and Space Race).
- Describe the Soviet Union's domination of Eastern Europe, the rise of the Communist party in China and the building of the Berlin Wall.
- Analyze the role of strong leadership in ending the Cold War.
- Debate the pros and cons of the impact of nuclear power and analyze how it might relate to the issue of atomic weapons.
SS.6.23 Identify the key figures, events, and philosophies of the United States Civil Rights Movement.
- Trace the development of Civil Rights for minority groups in the United States. (e.g., women, African Americans, immigrants [Asian, European], Native Americans, etc.)
- Identify key figures and key events in movements for civil rights.
SS.6.24 Demonstrate an understanding of the causes and effects of the world conflicts in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
- Analyze the role of natural resources in Middle Eastern conflicts.
  - Region profile: the Middle East (6-AA.1)
- Describe the role of geo-politics in historic events.
- Identify the key figures in Middle Eastern conflicts and investigate the United States reaction to these events (e.g., Saddam Hussein, Osama bin Laden, terrorism, 9/11, wars in Iraq and Afghanistan).

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C Civics

SS.6.1 Apply the process of how a bill becomes a law to follow a current legislative bill.

SS.6.2 Compare and contrast different forms of government worldwide and their influence on historic world events.

The Great Depression

World War I

World War II

2001 Attacks on World Trade Center and Pentagon (9/11)

SS.6.3 Identify the structure of the United States Congress and the constitutional requirements for congressional membership.

SS.6.4 Identify current key figures in United States government.

President

Vice President

Speaker of the House

Secretary of State

Current Members of Congress from West Virginia

SS.6.5 Examine and analyze the effectiveness of various acts of patriotism and civil discourse (e.g., support of American military during wartime, Vietnam War protests, Civil Rights, respect for the flag, and response of Americans to 9/11).

SS.6.6 Identify global relief and development organizations and examine how they provide global aid and support (e.g., Red Cross, United Nations Children's Fund [UNICEF], Doctors without Borders, Engineers without Borders, and World Health Organization).

SS.6.7 Research and organize information about an issue of global concern from multiple points of view (e.g., ecology, natural resources, and human rights).

E Economics

SS.6.8 Compare and contrast the basic economic characteristics of communism, socialism, and capitalism.

SS.6.9 Identify examples of renewable and non-renewable resources and analyze the factors that affect these resources on the individual, local, and national economies.

SS.6.10 Define United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) and summarize its effects on the United States economy.

SS.6.11 Trace and analyze the development of government economic policy and regulation from early 1900's-present day (e.g., Reagan era, Post- Great Depression, Progressive Era).

SS.6.12 Classify and evaluate the different types of world trade organizations (e.g., trade, military and health).

SS.6.13 Assess the economic impact of technology on world regions throughout history.

G Geography

SS.6.14 Identify geographic features that have influenced the safety of the United States and isolated it from conflicts abroad.

SS.6.15 Compare and contrast historical maps and identify the changes in political boundaries as a result of conflicts.

SS.6.16 Examine population data from the United States Census Bureau and infer the reasons for changes and differences in various areas (e.g., difference between rural and urban areas).

SS.6.17 Determine the time of specific world locations using a world time zone map.

SS.6.18 Locate the major natural and man-made waterways and examine their impact on transportation and trade (e.g., Erie Canal, Panama Canal, Suez Canal, Rhine River, Amazon River, Mississippi River, etc.).

H History

SS.6.19 Demonstrate an understanding of the causes, key events and outcomes of World War I.

Explain the key events that led to the outbreak of World War I, including the rise of nationalism, imperialism, and militarism.

Chart the sequence of events that led to the United States' entry into World War I.

Analyze the role of propaganda in influencing the United States to enter World War I.

Explain the outcomes and effects of World War I including the conditions and failures of the League of Nations and the Treaty of Versailles.

SS.6.20 Explain the global causes and effects of the Great Depression.

Identify the economic conditions around the world that existed following World War I.

Examine and categorize causes of the Great Depression worldwide.

Analyze the political response to the economic and social conditions of the Great Depression in the United States and Germany.

SS.6.21 Demonstrate an understanding of the causes, key events and outcomes of World War II.

Summarize the rise of totalitarian governments in Germany, Italy, Japan, and the Soviet Union.

Examine the political and economic transformation of Western and Eastern Europe after World War II, identifying the significance of the Truman Doctrine, the Marshall Plan, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), the United Nations, the Warsaw Pact, and the European Economic Community.

Analyze the role of appeasement and isolationism as an attempt to avoid war.

Analyze the role of strong leadership during the war and critique their responses to the conflict.

Investigate the role of the United States in World War II.

Examine the human rights violations during times of war.

Analyze the United States civilian response on the home-front to the war (e.g., "Rosie the Riveters," victory gardens, rationing, etc.).

SS.6.22 Demonstrate an understanding of global developments following World War II including the impact of the Cold War on the world.

Evaluate the influence of the United States and Soviet Union as leading world powers following World War II.

Outline the United States policy of containment and the social effects of this policy.

Summarize the events of the Cold War (e.g., Korean Conflict, Vietnam War, Cuban Missile Crisis, and Space Race).

Describe the Soviet Union's domination of Eastern Europe, the rise of the Communist party in China and the building of the Berlin Wall.

Analyze the role of strong leadership in ending the Cold War.

Debate the pros and cons of the impact of nuclear power and analyze how it might relate to the issue of atomic weapons.

SS.6.23 Identify the key figures, events, and philosophies of the United States Civil Rights Movement.

Trace the development of Civil Rights for minority groups in the United States. (e.g., women, African Americans, immigrants [Asian, European], Native Americans, etc.)

Identify key figures and key events in movements for civil rights.

SS.6.24 Demonstrate an understanding of the causes and effects of the world conflicts in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.

Analyze the role of natural resources in Middle Eastern conflicts.

Describe the role of geo-politics in historic events.

Identify the key figures in Middle Eastern conflicts and investigate the United States reaction to these events (e.g., Saddam Hussein, Osama bin Laden, terrorism, 9/11, wars in Iraq and Afghanistan).