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SOCIAL STUDIES SPECIFIC CRITERIA FOR CONTENT AND SKILLS

GRADE EIGHT: WEST VIRGINIA STUDIES

  The eighth grade program of study consists of a comprehensive course on West Virginia, from the Pre-Columbian period to present day. Special emphasis is placed on the interdependence of geographic, cultural, political, environmental and economic factors involved in the history of the state.  Citizenship and how the citizen influences public policies will be emphasized. West Virginia teachers are responsible for analyzing the benefits of technology for learning and for integrating technology appropriately in the students’ learning environment. See the related grade-level Technology Standards and Objectives. 

                       

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 I = In-depth

 

SPECIFIC LOCATION

A = Adequate

(IMR Committee)

OF CONTENT WITHIN

M = Minimal

RESPONSES

PRODUCT

N = Nonexistent

  I     A    M    N

 

 

 

All materials at this grade level (1) be research based and theory driven; (2) incorporate basic, accurate information that is developmentally appropriate; (3) use interactive activities that actively engage students; (4) provide students with opportunities to model and practice relevant skills; (5) develop higher order thinking opportunities; and (6) be based on national standards.  The instructional materials should provide students with opportunities to:

 

 

 

 

A. CITIZENSHIP

 

 

 

 

SE: 154-155, 218-221, 226, 228, 266-267, 272, 394, 444-447, 500                                        

TG: 147, 195, 196, 210, 243, 349, 351

BLM:  72, 111, 134, 200, 203, 205

 

1.    evaluate citizen participation in government at the local, state and national levels.  (SS.8.1.1; 8.1.12; 8.2.6; 8.1.11)

  • Voting rights and responsibilities/legal voting age

  • Types of elections

  • Community service

  • Petitions/letter writing

  • Mock elections (class, school, local, state, national)

___  ___ ___ ___

SE: 395, 403-404, 444-445, 500                        

TG: 323

BLM: 184

 

2.    analyze the effectiveness of public policies on citizen behavior and the relationship between policy statements and action plans used to address issues of public concern.  (SS.8.1.3; 8.1.4)

___  ___  ___ ___

SE: 114-116, 127, 147, 153, 204-211, 214-215, 224-225, 397, 398, 399, 400, 402, 447, 450, 451, 480, 483, 498                                        

TG: 195, 350, 365-366, 396-397

BLM: 72, 113, 200

 

3.    explain how citizen actions influence public policy and analyze how diverse forms of public opinion/citizen actions influence the development/revision of public policy and decision-making for the common good.  (SS.8.1.7; 8.1.8; 8.1.9)

___  ___  ___ ___

SE: 147, 150, 154-155, 218, 221, 225-228, 270, 273, 444-447, 458-462, 480, 483       

TG: 128, 147, 351, 352, 364, 396-397

BLM: 113, 200

 

4.    explain the political process and the opportunity for citizens to influence government.  (SS.8.1.5)

___  ___  ___ ___

SE: 395, 397, 404, 436-441, 444-447                

TG: 322, 349, 350, 351

BLM: 134, 200, 202, 215-216

 

5.    identify, analyze, evaluate, and interpret sources and examples of responses, privileges and rights of citizens.  (SS.8.1.10)

___  ___  ___ ___

SE: 26-27, 32, 33, 34-35, 39, 229-231, 308, 313, 315, 316, 319-320, 326, 329, 335,  336-337, 340-347, 366-367, 370, 373, 380-382, 393, 483-484, 491

TG: 51, 52-53, 273

BLM: 13

 

6.    examine and analyze legislation (local and state), technological changes and the environment in relation to their importance to West Virginia’s social, political, and economic development.  (SS.8.1.15; 8.2.13; 8.3.1; 8.3.3; 8.3.4; 8.3.10; 8.3.13; 8.4.16)

  • Trade

  • Immigration/migration

  • Agriculture

  • Healthcare

  • Tourism

  • Industry

  • Employment

___  ___  ___ ___

 

 

 

 

B. CIVICS/GOVERNMENT

 

 

 

 

SE: 260-263, 463-471, 480-486, 488-491        

TG: 255, 396-397

BLM: 213, 222

 

1.    analyze the division and responsibilities of the executive, legislative and judicial branches of United States and West Virginia state government.  (SS.8.2.1)

___  ___  ___ ___

SE: 463-465, 467, 481, 482, 485, 486, 488, 489, 490, 491, 502, 504, 505-508, 511

TG: 243, 380

BLM: 210, 212, 222,  224, 233, 235

 

2.    identify the elected officials at the national, state and local levels; their requirements; duties; and responsibilities.  (SS.8.2.2)

___  ___  ___ ___

SE: 479-490

TG: 365, 380, 381

BLM: 221

 

3.    examine the amendment process of the West Virginia Constitution.  (SS.8.2.3)

___  ___  ___ ___

SE:  483-484

TG: 380-381

BLM:

 

4.    explain and chart the process of how a bill becomes a law in West Virginia.  (SS.8.2.4)

___  ___  ___ ___

SE: 467-469, 489-491, 502                                 

TG: 351, 349

BLM:

 

5.    analyze the functions and jurisdictions of the federal, state, local, and special courts.  (SS.8.2.5)

___  ___  ___ ___

SE: 448-449

TG: 351

BLM:

 

6.    identify special interest groups and their influence on government and the law-making process in West Virginia.  (SS.8.2.7)

___  ___  ___ ___

SE: 327, 344-345, 447-448, 492-495, 502, 508-509, 511

TG: 366, 381-382

BLM:

 

7.    identify major sources of revenue for state and local governments.  (SS.8.2.8)

  • Property tax

  • Income tax

  • Levies

  • Sales tax

___  ___  ___ ___

SE: 394, 395, 436-441

TG: 350, 351

BLM: 215-216

 

8.    identify, analyze and compare individual rights and privileges protected by the United States and West Virginia Constitutions and laws.  (SS.8.2.9; 8.2.12)

___  ___  ___ ___

SE: 229-230, 460-462, 478-479

TG: 211, 350-351, 364

BLM: 214, 215-216

 

9.    explain major principles of American constitutional government and compare to the West Virginia Constitution.  (SS.8.2.10)

___  ___  ___ ___

SE: 142-144, 145-147, 150-151, 154-155, 450

TG: 95-96, 350-351, 365-366

BLM: 71

 

10.  analyze conditions under which constitutional government flourishes.  (SS.8.2.11)

___  ___  ___ ___

 

 

 

 

C. ECONOMICS

 

 

 

 

SE: 26-27, 35, 310-337

TG: 34, 274, 275

BLM: 153, 154, 156

 

1.    define and explain the importance of West Virginia’s renewable and nonrenewable resources and how absentee ownership of these resources impacts the state’s economy.  (SS.8.3.2)

___  ___  ___ ___

SE: 26-27, 31, 32, 35, 38-39, 310-337, 340-347, 351-351

TG: 34, 274, 275, 291

BLM: 17, 151, 152, 153

 

2.    identify industries, products and factors in the four regions of West Virginia and how they related to occupations which enabled the State to become a leader in production of mining, glass, agriculture, recreation, tourism, manufacturing, and technology.  (SS.8.3.5; 8.3.6; 8.3.12)

___  ___  ___ ___

SE: 312, 316, 319, 345-347

TG: 274

BLM: 154, 167

 

3.    identify, describe and analyze national and state governmental actions and their effects on the West Virginia’s economy.  (SS.8.3.7)

___  ___  ___ ___

SE: 350-351

TG:

BLM: 161, 162

 

4.    describe and analyze the importance of the banking practices of citizens and their effect on the West Virginia’s economy.  (SS.8.3.8)

___  ___  ___ ___

SE: 57, 310-337, 340-347, 356

TG: 51, 96, 112, 274, 305

BLM: 161

 

5.    analyze the changes in the West Virginia’s economy and people due to industrial development and examine the issue of industrialization vs. preserving history.  (SS.8.3.9)

___  ___  ___ ___

SE: 358-383

TG: 305-306

BLM: 172, 174

 

6.    identify the labor/management strategies that have affected the West Virginia’s economy.  (SS.8.3.11)

  • Strikes

  • Boycotts

  • Yellow-dog contracts

  • Injunctions

  • Lock-outs

___  ___  ___ ___

 

 

 

 

D. GEOGRAPHY

 

 

 

 

SE: 4-6

TG: 31, 34, 35, 36

BLM: 2

 

1.    identify and describe the West Virginia’s location in relation to  (SS.8.4.1; 8.4.2; 8.4.6)

  • Prime Meridian,

  • Equator,

  • Tropic of Cancer/Capricorn,

  • Arctic and Antarctic Circles,

  • latitude/longitude,

  • neighboring states,

  • the eastern United States.

___  ___  ___ ___

SE: 4-5, 20, 30, 38

TG: 31, 34-35

BLM: 2, 4, 114

 

2.    identify the West Virginia man-made and natural borders of.  (SS.8.4.3)

___  ___  ___ ___

SE: 8-21, 25, 29-39

TG: 35, 36, 49, 51, 52, 56-57

BLM: 3, 4, 7, 8, 14, 15, 16

 

3.    identify the four major geographic regions, major rivers, landforms, and points of interest in West Virginia.  (SS.8.4.4)

___  ___  ___ ___

SE: 25, 29-39

TG: 49, 51, 52

BLM: 7, 14, 15, 16

 

4.    analyze geographic regions of West Virginia through literary descriptions.  (SS.8.4.5)

___  ___  ___ ___

SE: 32, 33, 35, 38, 226, 228, 267-268, 498-499, 501, 517-519

TG: 38-39, 52, 243, 395

BLM: 5, 7, 16, 18, 114, 186, 232, 234

 

5.    identify the counties and major cities of West Virginia.  (SS.8.4.7)

___  ___  ___ ___

SE: 31, 159-175, 355

TG: 163, 166-167, 170

BLM: 80-82, 84

 

6.    cite reasons for the development of transportation systems that facilitated growth and expansion in West Virginia.  (SS.8.4.8; 8.5.6) 

___  ___  ___ ___

SE: 6-8, 342

TG: 35, 36

BLM: 6, 7

 

7.    describe the West Virginia climate and its effects on people’s lives, land forms and resources in the four geographic regions.  (SS.8.4.9; 8.4.11)

___  ___  ___ ___

SE:  28, 161, 175, 345-347

TG: 52-53

BLM:

 

8.    explain how the cultural and economic isolation of different areas of the United States and West Virginia have been changed through technological advances in communication and transportation.  (SS.8.4.10)

___  ___  ___ ___

SE: 26-28, 30, 32, 33, 36-37, 79-80, 85-86, 160, 161, 173-175, 308, 310-337, 340-345, 390, 391

TG: 56-57, 81, 97, 166, 274, 290-291

BLM: 13, 14, 16, 42, 43, 47, 166

 

9.    identify environmental and geographic features that led to the development of West Virginia.  (SS.8.4.12; 8.4.13; 8.4.16)

  • Settlement, exploration and population patterns

  • Agriculture

  • Tourism

  • Industry – coal, glass, chemical, and metallurgy

___  ___  ___ ___

SE: 32, 33, 340-345

TG: 289

BLM: 17, 166

 

10.  define regional configurations in West Virginia which service tourism, health and education.  (SS.8.4.14)

___  ___  ___ ___

SE: 31, 32, 340-345, 405-406

TG: 291, 324

BLM: 165, 166

 

11.  identify tourism in the eight regions of West Virginia.  (SS.8.4.15)

___  ___  ___ ___

 

 

 

 

E. HISTORY

 

 

 

 

SE:62-68, 70-71, 72, 74-75, 99, 114-120

TG: 82, 96

BLM: 14, 32, 36, 37, 42, 47

 

1.    analyze Virginia the expansion of west to the Ohio River.  (SS.8.5.1; 8.5.2; 8.5.3)

  • Incentive and reasons for explorations, routes,
    and discoveries

  • Settlers and settlements

___  ___  ___ ___

SE: 222-225, 225-231

TG: 210, 211, 212

BLM: 112, 113

 

2.    explain the events that led to the formation of the state of West Virginia.  (SS.8.5.4)

___  ___  ___ ___

SE: 44-57

TG: 68-70

BLM: 24-27

 

3.    identify characteristics of various Native American cultures in West Virginia from the pre-Columbian period to the arrival of Europeans.  (SS.8.5.5)

___  ___  ___ ___

SE: 100-101, 102-111, 114-120, 218-231, 236-247, 281-303

TG: 111, 210, 211, 212, 227, 228

BLM: 115, 122, 125

 

4.    explain reasons for and resulting consequences of conflicts and wars as they pertain to the formation of West Virginia as a state.  (SS.8.5.10)

___  ___  ___ ___

SE: 200-204, 222-231, 260-263

TG: 209, 210, 211, 212, 227

BLM: 112, 113, 115

 

5.    describe the moral, ethical and legal tensions that led to the creation of the new state of West Virginia and how those tensions were resolved.  (SS.8.5.16)

___  ___  ___ ___

SE: 340-347

TG: 274, 324

BLM: 152, 161, 165, 167, 183, 185

 

6.    analyze the impact of contemporary social, economic and technological developments on people and culture in West Virginia and the United States.  (SS.8.5.7)

___  ___  ___ ___

SE:358-383

TG: 305-306

BLM: 161, 173, 175, 176

 

7.    analyze the evolution of the labor movement in West Virginia and the United States.  (SS.8.5.8)

___  ___  ___ ___

SE: 35, 83-84, 95, 265, 390-393, 394-404, 405-406, 408, 415-416, 42-, 421-422, 428-429

TG: 227, 338

BLM: 26, 62, 64, 183, 184, 193, 194, 196

 

8.    identify the role of ethnic and racial minorities, women and children in West Virginia history.  (SS.8.5.9)

___  ___  ___ ___

SE: 56, 69, 100-101, 107-108, 115, 121-127, 388

TG: 52, 55, 56, 61, 62, 112

 

9.    describe the cultural conflict between the Europeans and Native Americans as it relates to western Virginia.  (SS.8.5.12)

___  ___  ___ ___

SE: 32-33, 83-85, 315, 390, 391, 405-406, 408

TG: 94, 96, 323

BLM: 43, 45-46, 94

 

10.  explain the effect of immigration on the culture of West Virginia from European settlement through the early twentieth century.  (SS.8.5.13)

___  ___  ___ ___

SE: 81, 119, 150, 204, 224, 225, 228, 230, 250-257, 263, 311, 314, 325, 326, 329-330, 396-397, 412-431, 463, 464

TG: 82, 152-156, 196, 244, 256, 338

BLM: 64, 103-104, 191, 192, 223

 

11.  identify men and women in West Virginia who have made significant contributions to our history in the public and/or private sectors (e.g., statehood movement, abolition movement, education, industry, literature, government).  (SS.8.5.14)

___  ___  ___ ___

SE: 80-81, 83-84, 93, 100-101, 114-116, 127, 145-147, 150, 151, 153, 155, 164, 175, 201-202, 203, 221, 224, 288, 290, 274, 308, 322, 327, 342, 351-352, 355, 358-360, 370, 382, 394-405

TG: 96-97, 112, 128, 181, 195, 196, 210, 243, 256, 275

BLM: 14, 112, 161

 

12.  identify and explain the significance of historical experience and of geographical, social and economic factors that have helped to shape both West Virginian and American society.  (SS.8.5.15)

___  ___  ___ ___

SE: 31, 33, 38, 39, 405-406, 407

TG:  40, 59, 73, 102, 116, 132, 152, 170-171, 186, 200,216, 232, 247, 261, 281, 311, 328, 342

BLM: 17, 166

 

13.  list fairs and festivals in West Virginia attributed to the influence of various cultural groups who have settled in the state.  (SS.8.5.18)

___  ___  ___ ___

 

 

 

 

F. SKILLS

 

 

 

 

 

FOUNDATION CRITERIA

 

SE: 58, 77, 356

TG: 34, 52-53, 81, 226, 274, 290-291, 305

BLM: 13, 17, 18, 32, 34, 36, 43, 152, 166, 203, 225

 

1.    integrate the five strands of Social Studies.

___  ___  ___ ___

SE: 22-23, 40-41, 58-59, 76-77, 94-95, 112-113, 138-139, 156-157, 176-177, 196-197, 216-217, 234-235, 258-259, 276-277, 306-307, 338-339, 356-357, 384-385, 410-411, 432-433, 454-455, 474-475, 496-497, 512-513

TG: 51-53, 81-83, 95-97, 195, 274

BLM: All pages

 

2.    be successful based on individual needs and abilities.

___  ___  ___ ___

SE: 23, 59, 95, 177, 235, 259, 433

TG: 35-36, 51, 53, 82, 97, 112-113, 126, 227, 352, 366, 396

BLM: 25, 34, 92, 93, 101, 131, 140, 161, 182, 185, 186, 200, 205, 221

 

3.    use multiple intelligence strategies.

___  ___  ___ ___

SE: 22-23, 40-41, 58-59, 76-77, 94-95, 112-113, 138-139, 156-157, 176-177, 196-197, 216-217, 234-235, 258-259, 276-277, 306-307, 338-339, 356-357, 384-385, 410-411, 432-433, 454-455, 474-475, 496-497, 512-513

TG: 181, 257

BLM: 4, 8, 25, 52, 55, 62, 112, 114, 156, 214

 

4.    respond to expanded questioning strategies.

___  ___  ___ ___

SE: 23, 59, 95, 113, 139, 177, 197, 217, 235, 357, 411, 433

TG: 53, 180, 210, 274

BLM: 23, 47, 70, 91, 133, 143, 164

 

5.    integrate reading strategies/techniques using Social Studies content.

___  ___  ___ ___

SE:  113, 139, 157, 217, 357, 432, 496

TG: 82, 305, 352

BLM: 34, 92, 100, 201

 

6.    practice reflective thinking.

___  ___  ___ ___

SE: 95

TG: 21-23, 35-36, 53, 69, 92, 97, 112-113, 128, 195, 324, 352

BLM: 92, 93, 115, 140, 142, 161, 176, 185

 

7.    integrate Social Studies material/content across the curriculum.

___  ___  ___ ___

SE: 95, 139, 196, 197, 432

TG: 227, 274

BLM: 43, 90, 163, 167, 202

 

8.    apply contextual learning concepts.

___  ___  ___ ___

Whole program

 

9.    develop discriminating memory.

___  ___  ___ ___

SE: 59, 338, 410, 497

TG: 69, 305, 338, 366

BLM: 13, 152, 163, 164, 167, 183

 

10.  understand and manage change and continuity.

___  ___  ___ ___

SE: 59, 126-127, 197, 259, 276, 410, 411

TG: 94-95, 127, 195, 212, 243

BLM: 26, 27, 36, 45-46, 54, 61, 62, 72, 74-75, 85, 95, 103-104, 113, 121, 124, 135, 146-147, 157, 195

 

11.  develop historical empathy.

___  ___  ___ ___

SE: 76, 112-113, 157, 235, 306

TG: 148, 196, 210, 227

BLM: 72, 74, 112, 116

 

12.  analyze the complexity of history.

___  ___  ___ ___

SE: 59, 77, 95, 113, 177, 257, 307, 338, 411, 455, 497

TG: 34, 52, 81, 95-96, 128, 147, 181, 182, 227-228, 397

BLM: 43, 84, 193

 

13.  engage as active learners.

___  ___  ___ ___

SE: 41, 77, 197, 357, 411

TG: 52, 53, 68, 82, 97, 126, 146, 181, 182, 195, 211, 243, 256, 274, 291, 306, 396, 397

BLM: All worksheets

 

14.  practice workplace process skills.

___  ___  ___ ___

SE: 35, 83-85, 315, 391, 405-406, 408, 411

TG: 51, 68, 82, 96, 127, 195, 211, 257, 275, 323, 338, 352, 366

BLM: 26, 27, 182, 183, 184

 

15.  understand cultural diversity.

___  ___  ___ ___

 

 

 

 

BASIC SKILLS IN SOCIAL STUDIES

 

SE: 22-23, 41, 59, 139, 176

TG: 51, 166, 182, 226, 257, 275, 324, 366

BLM: 1, 93, 162, 181

 

1.    locate, access, analyze, organize, sequence, synthesize, and evaluate information and make reasoned judgments.

___  ___  ___ ___

SE: 4, 5, 6, 7, 20, 23, 53, 77, 111, 177, 339, 343, 348

TG: 127

BLM: 6, 42, 141, 144, 161, 185, 186, 205

 

2.    analyze and interpret information and draw conclusions from maps, charts, graphs, timelines, and tables.

___  ___  ___ ___

SE: 139, 454, 474, 513

TG: 127, 146, 147, 195, 227, 243, 276, 306, 395

BLM: 63, 100, 112, 174

 

3.    participate in discussion, defense of positions, and debate.

___  ___  ___ ___

SE: 22, 41, 59, 95, 139, 157, 235, 258, 454, 455, 475, 497

TG:  35, 82, 97, 127, 147, 166, 181, 211, 256, 276

BLM: 55, 63, 121, 140, 165

 

4.    integrate writing (e.g., creative, self-expression, journaling), reflection and metacognition.

___  ___  ___ ___

SE: 118, 123, 139, 411, 475

TG: 70, 83, 98, 113, 213, 243, 340, 353, 367, 383

BLM: 27, 36, 45-46, 54, 61, 71, 72, 74-75, 85, 95, 103-104, 113, 156, 176, 182, 194, 195, 215-216, 225-227

 

5.    read a variety of sources for historical understanding and perspective.

___  ___  ___ ___

SE: 41, 357, 385, 433, 497, 513

TG: 126, 167, 183, 197, 228-229, 257, 258, 276-277, 307, 325

BLM: 27, 62, 115, 116, 121, 145-146, 204

 

6.    read a variety of print sources for critical understanding.

___  ___  ___ ___

SE: 2, 22, 26, 40, 44, 58, 60, 76, 80, 94, 98, 116, 138, 144, 156, 159, 176, 180, 196, 218, 238, 258, 260, 276, 306, 308, 338, 342, 356, 360, 390, 410, 414, 438, 454, 4546, 496, 500, 512

TG:  33-34, 50-51, 68, 81, 95,  111, 126, 145-146, 165-166, 180-181, 194, 210, 225-226, 242, 255, 273, 290, 303-304, 322-323, 338, 349-350, 365, 379-380, 395-396

BLM: 23, 53, 73, 133, 172

 

7.    learn and use vocabulary, terms and terminology essential for understanding Social Studies.

___  ___  ___ ___

SE: 197

TG: 68, 97

BLM: 94, 193

 

8.    listen to information to gain knowledge and follow directions.

___  ___  ___ ___

 

 

 

 

SKILLS IN CITIZENSHIP

 

SE: 276, 455                 

TG: 256, 351-352

BLM: 202, 205

 

1.    participate in activities of school, community and nation.

___  ___  ___ ___

SE: 113, 174

TG: 148, 195, 305, 350

BLM:

 

2.    resolve conflicts peacefully.

___  ___  ___ ___

SE: 455

TG:

BLM:

 

3.    participate in volunteer projects.

___  ___  ___ ___

SE: 306, 454, 513

TG: 52, 53, 126, 146, 148, 187, 195, 274, 351

BLM:

 

4.    evaluate, take and defend positions.

___  ___  ___ ___

SE: 411, 475, 497, 513

TG: 382, 396

BLM: 224

 

5.    interact with, monitor and influence government at all levels.

___  ___  ___ ___

 

 

 

 

SKILLS IN CIVICS/GOVERNMENT

 

SE: 157, 235, 497

TG:

BLM:

 

1.    interpret political cartoons.

___  ___  ___ ___

SE: 139, 277, 497

TG: 70, 83, 98, 113, 213, 229, 244-245

BLM: 27, 36, 45-46, 54, 61, 62, 71, 72, 74-75, 85, 95, 103-104, 113, 121, 124, 135, 146-147, 157, 195, 205, 216-217, 226-228, 237

 

2.    analyze current and historical documents.

___  ___  ___ ___

 

 

 

 

SKILLS IN ECONOMICS

 

SE: 6, 7, 23, 348

TG: 211, 226

BLM: 161

 

1.    read, interpret and draw conclusions from tables, graphs and charts.

___  ___  ___ ___

SE: 176

TG: 81, 181-182, 243, 256

BLM: 17, 116, 151, 152, 167

 

2.    apply economic concepts to current and historical settings.

___  ___  ___ ___

SE: 4, 5, 6, 7, 20, 23, 29, 53, 161

TG: 34

BLM: 153, 161

 

3.    make inferences and draw conclusions from maps and geographic representations.

___  ___  ___ ___

SE: 356                         

TG: 291

BLM: 167

 

4.    predict economic trends.

___  ___  ___ ___

 

 

 

 

SKILLS IN GEOGRAPHY

 

SE: 4, 5, 6, 23, 139, 177, 497

TG: 34-35, 52, 69, 127, 166, 274, 291, 366

BLM: 14, 15, 16, 81, 210

 

1.    select, analyze and design maps to organize geographic information.

___  ___  ___ ___

SE: 23

TG: 51

BLM: 6, 17, 18

 

2.    select, analyze and design graphs, diagrams and tables to organize geographic information.

___  ___  ___ ___

SE: 23, 29, 111, 136, 146, 161, 241, 320, 343

TG: 147, 352

BLM: 14, 15, 111, 114, 211, 205

 

3.    make inferences and draw conclusions from maps and geographic representations.

___  ___  ___ ___

SE: 4, 5, 6, 7, 20, 23, 29, 111, 136, 139, 146, 161, 241, 320, 343

TG: 35, 69, 166, 182, 226, 257, 275, 324, 366

BLM: 7, 35, 81, 122, 210

 

4.    locate places, landforms and regions on appropriate maps.

___  ___  ___ ___

 

 

 

 

SKILLS IN HISTORY

 

SE: 113, 139, 197

TG: 129, 367

BLM: 36, 37, 47, 71, 100, 111

 

1.    analyze, gather and interpret historical information.

___  ___  ___ ___

SE: 307, 411

TG: 148, 197

BLM:

 

2.    use historical inquiry to detect bias and emotional appeal in historical information.

___  ___  ___ ___

SE: 411

TG: 148

BLM: 52, 91

 

3.    recognize valid interpretations and factual accuracy in historical data.

___  ___  ___ ___

 

 

 

 

G. ASSESSMENT

 

 

 

 

SE:

TG: 37

BLM: 9-12, 19-22, 28-31, 38-41, 48-51, 57-60, 66-69, 76-79, 86-89, 96-99, 107-110, 117-120, 126-129, 136-139, 147-150, 157-160, 168-171, 177-180, 187-190, 196-199, 206-209, 217-220, 228-231, 238-241, 242-254

CD-ROM

1.    practice in a format commensurate with West Virginia Assessment programs.

  • Norm referenced

  • State writing assessment

  • NAEP

  • Informal assessment

  • Criterion referenced

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SE:                                 

TG: 37, 54-56, 70-71, 84-85, 99-100, 114, 129-130, 149-150, 167-169, 183-184, 197-198, 213-214, 229-230, 245-256, 258-259, 277-279, 292-294, 307-308, 325-326, 340-341, 353-354, 368, 383-384

BLM:

 

2.    practice using project format, portfolios and/or performance based measures.

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SE: 22-23, 40-41, 58-59, 76-77, 94-95, 112-113, 138-139, 156-157, 176-177, 196-197, 216-217, 234-235, 258-259, 276-277, 306-307, 338-339, 356-357, 384-385, 410-411, 432-433, 454-455, 474-475, 496-497, 512-513

TG: 33, 50, 67, 81, 94-95, 111, 126, 145, 165, 180, 194, 209, 225, 242, 255, 273, 290, 303, 322, 338, 349, 364, 379, 395

BLM: 272-275

 

3.    practice for standardized assessments, open-ended questioning, checkpoint benchmarks, miscue analysis, and rubrics.

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SE:  40, 58, 94, 112, 138, 156, 196, 216

TG: 

BLM:  9-12, 19-22, 28-31, 38-41, 48-51, 57-60, 66-69, 76-79, 86-89, 96-99, 107-110, 117-120, 126-129, 136-139, 147-160, 167-179, 177, 180, 187-190, 196-199, 206-209, 217-220, 228-231, 238-241

 

4.    use a variety of assessment techniques.

  • True/false

  • Selected response

  • Short answer

  • Extended response

  • Essay

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H. TECHNOLOGY

 

 

 

 

SE: 23, 41, 59, 95, 139, 197, 235, 259, 307, 385, 411, 454, 475, 497, 513

TG: 100-101, 169, 184-195, 198-199, 214-215, 294-295, 354-366, 384-385

BLM: 8, 18, 26, 47, 56, 65, 84, 105, 116, 125, 135, 144, 154, 155, 184, 205, 211

 

1.    use a variety of technological tools.

a.      Conduct online research.

b.      Create, publish and present projects related to content areas.

c.      Integrate advanced technology skills, word processor, database, and spreadsheets.

d.      Select and use appropriate technology tools to collect, analyze and display data relevant to class assignments.

e.      Use multi-media (VCRs, CDs, LDs, DVDs, cassette tapes with audio versions of the text).

f.        Use teacher planning tools.

 

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SE: 197

TG: 37-38, 71-72, 114-115

BLM: 26, 74-75

 

2.    practice ethical behavior in using computer-based technology.

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SE: 59, 95, 197, 385    

TG:

BLM:  36, 45, 46, 74-75, 85, 95, 143, 156

 

3.    adhere to Fair Use and Multimedia Copyright guidelines, citing sources in papers, projects, and multi-media presentations.

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SE: 41, 95, 235, 339, 385, 411, 433, 475, 497, 513

TG: 28-30, 53, 85-96, 130-131, 230, 246-247, 259-260, 279, 308-309, 326-327, 341-342, 368-369

BLM: 8, 18, 26, 37, 55, 71, 84, 116, 125, 135, 154, 184

 

4.    analyze websites with information related to the content.

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SE:                                 

TG: 367

BLM:

 

5.    use expert systems, intelligent agents and simulations in real world problems.

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SE:                                 

TG:

BLM:

CD-ROM

 

6.    run materials at computer level capacity.

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SE:23, 41, 59, 95, 307, 339, 411, 433, 497, 513

TG: 53, 83, 151, 302-303

BLM: 8, 18, 47, 71, 84, 116

 

7.    access juried websites, materials and lesson plans.

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SE: 23, 95, 307, 385, 411, 497, 513

TG:  67, 80-81, 110-111, 124-125, 144-145, 164-165, 180, 193-194, 208-209, 224-225, 241-242, 254-255, 271-272, 289-290, 302-303, 321-322, 337-338, 349, 363-364, 378, 394-395

BLM: 26

 

 

8.    use materials in standard formats that are easily accessed by teachers, parents and students from school and home.

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