World Geography SS-WG-1 Describe population distribution, density, and what factors contribute to these. SS-WG-2 SS-WG-3 SS-WG-4 SS-WG-5 SS-WG-6 Describe how major religions impact cultures. Describe government and economic systems including standards of living, trade, and scarcity of resources. Analyze the effects of location, climate, and resources on population, urbanization, and current migratory patterns. Emphasize historical significance of events and how they have affected current society. Identify issues, problems, and conflicts that exist in a region. *Regions of study include: Africa, Asia, Middle East, Latin America, Europe, Australia, Canada, the United States, and Antarctica World Geography SS-WG-7 SS-WG-8 SS-WG-9 Use five themes of geography to interpret the natural environment and how it relates to cultural environment. Use charts, graphs, maps, globes, and data taught within each cultural region unit of study. Identify the human and physical features of Africa, Asia, Middle East, Latin America, Europe, Australia, Canada, the United States, and Antarctica within each cultural unit of study. SS-WG-10 Identify different perspectives of same events. SS-WG-11 Distinguish fact from opinion. SS-WG-12 Identify bias. SS-WG-13 Identify and use primary and secondary documents.
Honors World Geography SS-HWG-1 Explain population distribution, density, and analyze what factors contribute to these. SS-HWG-2 SS-HWG-3 SS-HWG-4 SS-HWG-5 SS-HWG-6 Evaluate the impact of major religions on cultures. Compare and contrast government and economic systems including standards of living, trade, and scarcity of resources. Analyze the effects of location, climate, and resources on population, urbanization, and current migratory patterns. Examine the relationship of current events to major historical events (be aware of World History content map to avoid overlap). Examine issues, problems, and conflicts that exist in a region and formulate various solutions. *Regions of study include: Africa, Asia, Middle East, Latin America, Europe, Australia, Canada, the United States, and Antarctica Honors World Geography SS-HWG-7 SS-HWG-8 SS-HWG-9 SS-HWG-10 SS-HWG-11 SS-HWG-12 SS-HWG-13 Apply the five themes of geography to interpret the natural environment and how it relates to cultural environment. Use charts, graphs, maps, globes, and data taught within each cultural region unit of study. Identify the human and physical features of Africa, Asia, Middle East, Latin America, Europe, Australia, Canada, the United States, and Antarctica within each cultural unit of study. Identify different perspectives of same events. Distinguish fact from opinion. Identify bias. Identify and use primary and secondary documents.
World History Address the different perspectives of various groups for each time period. SS-WH-1 Trace the advances of human development from the Old Stone Age through the Agricultural Revolution. SS-WH-2 Identify and discuss the characteristics and contributions of the early civilizations of the Fertile Crescent, Egypt, India, and China. SS-WH-3 Discuss the contributions of the classical civilizations of Greece and Rome. SS-WH-4 Discuss the cultural contributions (religious, political, economic, social) of Asia. SS-WH-5 Describe the characteristics of the Byzantine, Slavic, and Islamic Empires. SS-WH-6 Explain the cultural contributions (religious, political, economic, social) of Medieval Europe. SS-WH-7 Identify characteristics and contributions of the Renaissance and Reformation Period. SS-WH-8 Explain the causes and effects of exploration and expansion. SS-WH-9 Analyze royal power and conflicts of pre-industrial Europe (11 th - 17 th centuries). SS-WH-10 List the causes and effects of the Scientific and Commercial Revolutions including individual contributions. SS-WH-11 Indicate the causes and summarize the results of the French Revolution. SS-WH-12 Identify and examine characteristics of Industrial, Cultural, and Technological Revolutions. SS-WH-13 Summarize the cultural contributions (religious, political, economic, social) of Africa and the Americas prior to the 19th century. SS-WH-14 Describe the rise of European nationalism and trace the spread of imperialism. SS-WH-15 Identify the causes and describe the effects of World War I. SS-WH-16 Discuss the rise of totalitarianism between World War I and World War II. SS-WH-17 Explain the causes and identify the results of World War II. SS-WH-18 Discuss the Cold War and explain the collapse of communism SS-WH-19 Describe additional major crises of the late 20 th century.
World History SS-WH-20 SS-WH-21 SS-WH-22 SS-WH-23 SS-WH-24 SS-WH-25 SS-WH-26 Examine the relationship between humans and environment for each time period. Use a variety of maps, graphs, diagrams, timelines, globes, and charts to derive information. Identify different perspectives of same events. Distinguish fact from opinion. Identify bias. Identify and use primary and secondary documents. Develop skills in discussion, debate, and persuasive writing.
Honors World History Address the different perspectives of various groups for each time period. SS-HWH-1 Trace the advances of human development from the Old Stone Age through the Agricultural Revolution. SS-HWH-2 Compare and contrast the characteristics and contributions of the early civilizations of the Fertile Crescent, Egypt, India, and China. SS-HWH-3 Evaluate the effects of the lasting contributions of the classical civilizations of Greece and Rome on today s society. SS-HWH-4 Discuss the cultural contributions (religious, political, economic, social) of Asia, South America, and Central America. SS-HWH-5 Explain the cultural contributions (religious, political, economic, social) of Medieval Europe. SS-HWH-6 Judge the purpose and outcome of the Crusades. SS-HWH-7 Compare and contrast the characteristics and contributions of the Renaissance and Reformation Period. SS-HWH-8 Determine how expansion and exploration created imperialism. SS-HWH-9 Link the European monarchies with the expansion of Europe. SS-HWH-10 List the causes and effects of the Scientific and Commercial Revolutions along with individual contributions. SS-HWH-11 Indicate the causes and summarize the results of the French Revolution. SS-HWH-12 Compare and contrast the Industrial and Cultural Revolutions to the Technological Revolution of the 20 th century. SS-HWH-13 Determine why some African nations are more successful in the modern world than others. SS-HWH-14 Identify the results of imperialism and nationalism in the world today.
Honors World History SS-HWH-15 Debate the merits of militarism, alliances, imperialism, and nationalism (include N.A.T.O.). SS-HWH-16 Formulate how the end of World War I led to World War II. SS-HWH-17 Explain Hitler s rise to power. SS-HWH-18 Compare and contrast political ideologies of the Cold War. SS-HWH-19 Develop possible solutions to one of the many major crises of the 20 th century.
Honors World History SS-HWH-20 Examine the relationship between humans and environment for each time period. SS-HWH-21 Use a variety of maps, graphs, diagrams, timelines, globes, and charts to derive information. SS-HWH-22 Identify different perspectives of same events. SS-HWH-23 Distinguish fact from opinion. SS-HWH-24 Identify bias. SS-HWH-25 Identify and use primary and secondary documents. SS-HWH-26 Develop skills in discussion, debate, and persuasive writing.
U.S. History Address the different perspectives of various groups for each time period. SS-USH-1 SS-USH-2 SS-USH-3 SS-USH-4 SS-USH-5 SS-USH-6 SS-USH-7 SS-USH-8 SS-USH-9 Explain the causes and effects of European exploration and settlement of the Americas. Describe the evolution of an emerging American social, political, and economic identity within the thirteen North American English Colonies. Describe the philosophical background of the American Revolution and the events that led to independence. Identify and analyze the development of major American historical documents and their effects on the American political system. Describe the political, social, and economic issues and events of the early American Republic. Assess the role of social, economic, and political forces on the United States expansion from 1800-1850. Discuss the intellectual, cultural, social, and technological advances in America between 1820-1860. Identify and analyze internal events within America which created social, political, and economic division resulting in secession and Civil War. Identify and explain the impact of the Civil War on the social, political, and economic development through Reconstruction. SS-USH-10 Analyze industrialization and assess the impact of westward expansion on the political, economic, and cultural development of the United States. SS-USH-11 Describe the social, political, and economic issues of the United States from Reconstruction to 1914. SS-USH-12 Identify the factors that led to establishing America as a world power from 1895-1914. SS-USH-13 Discuss and analyze the fundamental causes for the United States entering World War I. SS-USH-14 Explain the impact of World War I on the social, political, and economic structure of the United States as a global power. SS-USH-15 Identify and analyze the causes and effects of the Great Depression. SS-USH-16 Analyze the presidency of Franklin D. Roosevelt on the social, political, and economic issues of the United States.
U.S. History SS-USH-17 Discuss and analyze the fundamental causes for the United States entering World War II. SS-USH-18 Analyze the role of the United States during World War II. SS-USH-19 Trace the evolution of the Cold War. SS-USH-20 Identify and critique the evolution of the United States foreign relations from 1961- present. SS-USH-21 Describe the major events and role of key players who were involved in the Civil Rights Movement. SS-USH-22 Describe the social change of the 1960's. SS-USH-23 Describe the economic and social change of the 1970's, 1980 s, and 1990 s. SS-USH-24 Compare and contrast post World War II presidential administrations. SS-USH-25 Analyze the effects of technology and expanding government on American society. U.S. History SS-USH-26 Examine the relationships between humans and the environment for each time period. SS-USH-27 Use maps, graphs, diagrams, timelines, globes, and charts to derive information. SS-USH-28 Identify different perspectives of same events. SS-USH-29 Distinguish fact from opinion. SS-USH-30 Identify bias. SS-USH-31 Identify and use primary and secondary documents.
Advanced Placement U.S. History SS-APUSH-1 Describe and analyze discovery and settlement of the New World, 1492-1650. SS-APUSH-2 Examine the growth of America in the British Empire, 1650-1754. SS-APUSH-3 Trace the development of colonial society in the mid-eighteenth century. SS-APUSH-4 Describe the events and philosophy of the road to revolution, 1754-1775. SS-APUSH-5 Explain the reasons for outcome in the American Revolution, 1775-1783. SS-APUSH-6 Discuss the events and philosophy that led to the framing of the Constitution and the growth of the New Republic, 1776-1800. SS-APUSH-7 Assess the impact of the age of Jefferson, 1800-1816. SS-APUSH-8 Analyze the development of nationalism and economic expansion, 1816-1828. SS-APUSH-9 Explain the development of sectionalism, 1816-1850. SS-APUSH-10 Analyze the impact of the age of Jackson, 1828-1848. SS-APUSH-11 Identify the factors leading to territorial expansion and sectional crisis, 1840-1850. SS-APUSH-12 Analyze the events and philosophy of the 1850 s, which led to secession. SS-APUSH-13 Describe the major aspects of the Civil War and distinguish reasons for northern victory. SS-APUSH-14 Discuss the components and effects of Reconstruction upon the social, political, and economic fabric of the United States. SS-APUSH-15 Analyze the structure of the New South and the Last West. SS-APUSH-16 Describe the growth of industrialization and corporate consolidation, 1865-1914. SS-APUSH-17 Describe the effect of urbanization on late 19 th and early 20 th century society. SS-APUSH-18 Analyze major events and role of key players who were involved in Civil Rights movement. SS-APUSH-19 Analyze late 19 th century and early 20 th century intellectual and cultural movements. SS-APUSH-20 Explain the development of national politics, 1877-1896.
Advanced Placement U.S. History SS-APUSH-21 Analyze the growth of the United States global influence upon foreign policy, 1865-1914. SS-APUSH-22 Trace the development of the Progressive Era and its effect on American society. SS-APUSH-23 Critique the role of the United States during WWI. SS-APUSH-24 Describe the political, social, and economic changes, which emerged in the New Era, 1920's. SS-APUSH-25 Identify the causes and effects of the Great Depression on the social, political, and economic framework of the United States. SS-APUSH-26 Identify key aspects and analyze the effects of the New Deal on American society. SS-APUSH-27 Identify and appraise the role of American foreign policy in the 1930's. SS-APUSH-28 Analyze the role of the United States during WWII. SS-APUSH-29 Analyze the Truman presidency and the emerging ideological conflict between democracy and communism known as the Cold War. SS-APUSH-30 Describe the evolution of the Eisenhower presidency and the emergence of Modern Republicanism. SS-APUSH-31 Analyze the effects of the presidency of John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson on the social, political, and economic framework of the United States. SS-APUSH-32 Assess the Nixon Presidency in both domestic and foreign policy. SS-APUSH-33 Assess social, political, and economic developments within each presidential term since 1974.
Advanced Placement U.S. History SS-APUSH-34 Examine the relationships between humans and the environment for each time period. SS-APUSH-35 Use maps, graphs, diagrams, timelines, globes, and charts to derive information. SS-APUSH-36 Identify different perspectives of same events. SS-APUSH-37 Distinguish fact from opinion. SS-APUSH-38 Identify bias. SS-APUSH-39 Identify and use primary and secondary documents. SS-APUSH-40 Communicate findings orally, in brief analytical essays, and in a comprehensive paper.
Economics SS-EC-1 SS-EC-2 SS-EC-3 SS-EC-4 SS-EC-5 SS-EC-6 SS-EC-7 SS-EC-8 SS-EC-9 Explain the concept of scarcity and how it applies to individuals and societies. Identify economic factors of production and how it applies to the circular flow of economic activity. Understand how productivity and specialization can benefit individuals and societies. Define opportunity cost and tradeoffs and give examples from personal life and society. Describe the types of economic systems and list the advantages and disadvantages of each. Define supply and demand and how price affects the quantity supplied. Explain what factors change supply and demand levels. Identify the elements involved in price elasticity of demand. List characteristics of business organizations (partnerships, sole proprietorship, corporation). SS-EC-10 Describe the characteristics of organized labor and its impact on the United States economy. SS-EC-11 Explain the main phases of a business cycle. SS-EC-12 Make a distinction among the different market structures and how each influences society. SS-ED-13 Explain the functions of the Federal Reserve System (FED) and analyze the methods and the effects of FED on the United States economy. SS-ED-14 Explain the United States fiscal policy including taxing and spending on the federal, state, and local levels. SS-EC-15 Examine the uses of personal finance through checking accounts, saving/investing, budgeting, and using credit. SS-EC-16 Identify and explain the uses of the leading measurements of the economy.
Economics SS-EC-17 SS-EC-18 SS-EC-19 SS-EC-20 SS-EC-21 SS-EC-22 Analyze the effects of world trade. Use maps, charts, graphs, and tables to interpret data. Identify different perspectives of same events. Distinguish fact from opinion. Identify bias. Identify and use primary and secondary documents.
Government SS-GOV-1 SS-GOV-2 SS-GOV-3 SS-GOV-4 SS-GOV-5 SS-GOV-6 SS-GOV-7 SS-GOV-8 SS-GOV-9 Trace the origins of government and their influence on the development of the United States government. Analyze the Constitution focusing on the structure of the document, its guiding principles, and the amendment process and applications. Identify the rights of the individual expressed in the United States Constitution and the responsibility of the citizen in protecting these rights. Discuss the evolution of the election process and the roles of political parties. Compare and contrast the three levels of government with Georgia s government in regards to structure, scope of authority, and sources of revenue. Assess the role of outside influences on the operations of government (media, special interest groups, and public opinion). Analyze the executive branch by focusing on the roles played by the president, the powers of the president, the function of the cabinet, and other executive agencies. Analyze the legislative branch by focusing on the houses of Congress, the qualifications and duties of congressmen, and the legislative process (i.e., how a bill becomes a law). Analyze the judicial branch through the evaluation of landmark court decisions and the structure of the federal court system. SS-GOV-10 Identify the current individuals holding key federal, state, and local offices. Government SS-GOV-11 SS-GOV-12 SS-GOV-13 SS-GOV-14 SS-GOV-15 SS-GOV-16 SS-GOV-17 Recognize the importance of global cooperation. Discuss the government s role in recycling and conservation. Use maps, graphs, and charts to analyze and interpret data. Identify different perspectives of same events. Distinguish fact from opinion. Identify bias. Identify and use primary and secondary documents.
Advanced Placement Government SS-APGOV-1 Explain the Constitutional underpinnings of the United States government. A. Considerations that influenced the formulation and adoption of the Constitution B. Separation of powers C. Federalism D. Theories of democratic government SS-APGOV-2 Analyze the political beliefs and behaviors A. Beliefs that citizens hold about their government and its leaders B. Processes by which citizens learn about politics C. Nature, sources, and consequences of public opinion D. Ways in which citizens vote and otherwise participate in political life E. Factors that influence citizens to differ from one another in terms of political beliefs and behaviors SS-APGOV-3 Examine the political parties, interest groups, and mass media of the United States A. Political parties and elections 1. functions 2. organization 3. development 4. effects on the political process B. Interest groups, including political action committees (PAC s) 1. range of interests represented 2. activities of interest groups 3. effects of interest groups on the political process 4. unique characteristics and roles of PAC s in the political process C. The Mass media 1. functions and structures of the media 2. impacts of media on politics SS-APGOV-4 Examine the institutions of national government: Congress, presidency, and bureaucracy. A. Major formal and informal institutional arrangements of power B. Relationships among these four institutions and varying balances of power C. Linkages between institutions and the following: 1. public opinion and voters 2. interest groups 3. political parties 4. media 5. subnational governments
Advanced Placement Government SS-APGOV-5 Analyze public policy of the United States government A. Policymaking in a federal system B. Formation of policy agenda C. Role of bureaucracy and courts in policy implementation and interpretation D. Linkages between policy processes and the following 1. Political institutions and federalism 2. Political parties 3. Interest groups 4. Public opinions 5. Elections 6. Policy networks SS-APGOV-6 Examine civil rights and civil liberties of individuals in the United States A. Development of civil liberties and civil rights by judicial interpretation B. Knowledge of substantive rights and liberties C. Impact of the Fourteenth Amendment on the constitutional development of rights and liberties Advanced Placement Government SS-APGOV-7 SS-APGOV-8 SS-APGOV-9 Recognize the importance of global cooperation. Discuss government s role in recycling and conservation. Use maps, graphs, and charts to analyze and interpret data. SS-APGOV-10 Identify different perspectives of same events. SS-APGOV-11 Distinguish fact from opinion. SS-APGOV-12 Identify bias. SS-APGOV-13 Identify and use primary and secondary documents.
Psychology SS-PSY-1 SS-PSY-2 SS-PSY-3 SS-PSY-4 SS-PSY-5 SS-PSY-6 SS-PSY-7 Define psychology and explain methods for studying behavior. Describe types of learning/conditioning and information processing. Describe the major personality theories. Describe types of stress and their relationship to conflict. Explain how motivation and emotions affect human behavior. Explain the theories of social and moral development of humans. Describe types of mental illness and therapies. Content Map For Social Studies Psychology SS-PSY-8 Use graphs and charts to analyze statistical data. SS-PSY-9 SS-PSY-10 SS-PSY-11 SS-PSY-12 SS-PSY-13 Chart different levels of development. Identify different perspectives of same events. Distinguish fact from opinion. Identify bias. Identify and use primary and secondary documents.
Sociology SS-SOC-1 Define sociology and trace the history of the discipline. SS-SOC-2 SS-SOC-3 SS-SOC-4 SS-SOC-5 Explain human conformity and deviance. Describe types of socialization. Describe the social institutions of religion, family, and education, and their importance to individuals. Explain cultural (ideological) and structural (social organization) influences on human belief and behavior. Content Map For Social Studies Sociology SS-SOC-6 Use graphs and charts to analyze statistical data. SS-SOC-7 SS-SOC-8 SS-SOC-9 Identify ways the environment affects social structure and cultural values. Identify different perspectives of same events. Distinguish fact from opinion. SS-SOC-10 Identify bias. SS-SOC-11 Identify and use primary and secondary documents.