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Social Studies K-8
Social Studies - Grade 5 Social Studies

Principals and Documents of Government

Government: Purpose
The learner will be able to explain the purpose of government.
Strand Scope Source
Government Master PA Academic Standards for Civics and Government, 5.1.6 A
  
Rule of Law: Explain
The learner will be able to explain the importance of the rule of law for the protection of individual rights and the common good in the nation.
Strand Scope Source
Law Master PA Academic Standards for Civics and Government, 5.1.6 B
  
Government: Principals/Describe
The learner will be able to describe the principles and ideals shaping government: Equality, Majority rule/Minority rights, Popular sovereignty, Privacy, Checks and balances, Separation of powers.
Strand Scope Source
Government Master PA Academic Standards for Civics and Government, 5.1.6 C
  
Documents: US Gov't/Explain
The learner will be able to explain the basic principles and ideals within documents of United States government.
Strand Scope Source
Government Master PA Academic Standards for Civics and Government, 5.1.6 E
  
Preamble: Compare PA/US
The learner will be able to explain the meaning of the Preamble to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and compare it to the Preamble of the Constitution of the United States.
Strand Scope Source
Government Master PA Academic Standards for Civics and Government, 5.1.6 F
  
US Flag: Respect/Use
The learner will be able to describe the proper use, display and respect for the United States Flag and explain the significance of patriotic activities: Reciting The Pledge of Allegiance, Standing for The National Anthem.
Strand Scope Source
Government Master PA Academic Standards for Civics and Government, 5.1.6 G
  
Framers: Role/Describe
The learner will be able to describe the roles played by the framers of the basic documents of governments of the United States.
Strand Scope Source
Government Master PA Academic Standards for Civics and Government, 5.1.6 H
  
Rights: Protects/Describe
The learner will be able to describe how the government protects individual and property rights and promotes the common good.
Strand Scope Source
Government Master PA Academic Standards for Civics and Government, 5.1.6 J
  
Symbols/Holidays: Describe Purpose
The learner will be able to describe the purpose of symbols and holidays.
Strand Scope Source
Government Master PA Academic Standards for Civics and Government, 5.1.6 K
  
Courts: Role/Conflict/Explain
The learner will be able to explain the role of courts in resolving conflicts involving the principles and ideals of government: Federal.
Strand Scope Source
Government Master PA Academic Standards for Civics and Government, 5.1.6 L
  
Speeches/Writings: Basic Principals
The learner will be able to explain the basic principles and ideals found in famous speeches and writings (e.g., "Governments, like clocks, go from the motion people give them," William Penn; "A date that will live in infamy," Franklin D. Roosevelt).
Strand Scope Source
Government Master PA Academic Standards for Civics and Government, 5.1.6 M
  
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Rights & Responsibilities of Citizenship

Citizenship: Rights/Responsibilities
The learner will be able to compare rights and responsibilities of citizenship: Political rights, Economic rights, Personal responsibilities of the individual and to society, Civic responsibilities of the individual and to society, Traits of character of individuals and to a republican form of government.
Strand Scope Source
Rights and Responsibilities Master PA Academic Standards for Civics and Government, 5.2.6.A
  
Rights/Responsibilities: Explain
The learner will be able to explain the relationship between rights and responsibilities.
Strand Scope Source
Rights and Responsibilities Master PA Academic Standards for Civics and Government, 5.2.6.B
  
Conflicts: Resolve/Citizens/Explain
The learner will be able to explain ways citizens resolve conflicts in society and government.
Strand Scope Source
Rights and Responsibilities Master PA Academic Standards for Civics and Government, 5.2.6.C
  
Political Leadership: Importance
The learner will be able to describe the importance of political leadership and public service.
Strand Scope Source
Rights and Responsibilities Master PA Academic Standards for Civics and Government, 5.2.6.D
  
Citizenship: Rights/Responsibilities
The learner will be able to identify examples of the rights and responsibilities of citizenship.
Strand Scope Source
Rights and Responsibilities Master PA Academic Standards for Civics and Government, 5.2.6.E
  
Violating Rules: Impact
The learner will be able to describe the impact of the consequences of violating rules and laws in a civil society.
Strand Scope Source
Rights and Responsibilities Master PA Academic Standards for Civics and Government, 5.2.6.F
  
Government: Participation/Importance
The learner will be able to explain the importance of participating in government and civic life.
Strand Scope Source
Rights and Responsibilities Master PA Academic Standards for Civics and Government, 5.2.6.G
  
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How Government Works

Government: Compare Structure
The learner will be able to compare the structure, organization and operation of the national government.
Strand Scope Source
Government Master PA Academic Standards for Civics and Government, 5.3.6.A
  
Government: Three Branches/Describe
The learner will be able to describe the responsibilities and powers of the three branches of government.
Strand Scope Source
Government Master PA Academic Standards for Civics and Government, 5.3.6.B
  
Government: Actions/Effect/Citizens
The learner will be able to explain how government actions affect citizens' daily lives.
Strand Scope Source
Government Master PA Academic Standards for Civics and Government, 5.3.6.C
  
Government: Implement/Services
The learner will be able to describe how the national government implements its services.
Strand Scope Source
Government Master PA Academic Standards for Civics and Government, 5.3.6.D
  
Major Leaders: Identify
The learner will be able to identify major leaders of the national government, their primary duties and their political party affiliation.
Strand Scope Source
Government Master PA Academic Standards for Civics and Government, 5.3.6.E
  
Voting Process: Describe
The learner will be able to describe the voting process: United States.
Strand Scope Source
Government Master PA Academic Standards for Civics and Government, 5.3.6.F
  
Individual Rights: Gov't Protects
The learner will be able to describe how the government protects individual rights: Presumption of Innocence Right to Counsel, Trial by Jury, Bill of Rights.
Strand Scope Source
Government Master PA Academic Standards for Civics and Government, 5.3.6.G
  
Interests: Gov't/Impact/Identify
The learner will be able to identify individual interests and how they impact government.
Strand Scope Source
Government Master PA Academic Standards for Civics and Government, 5.3.6.H
  
Government: Raise Money/Describe
The learner will be able to describe why and how government raises money to pay for its operations and services.
Strand Scope Source
Government Master PA Academic Standards for Civics and Government, 5.3.6.I
  
Media: Influence/Describe
The learner will be able to describe the influence of media in reporting issues.
Strand Scope Source
Government Master PA Academic Standards for Civics and Government, 5.3.6.J
  
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Economic Systems

Economic Activities: Define
The learner will be able to define measures of economic activity and relate them to the health of the economy. Prices, Employment, Output.
Strand Scope Source
Economics Master PA Academic Standards for Economics, 6.1.6.C
  
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Markets and the Functions of Governments

Gov't Involvement: Describe
The learner will be able to describe the United States government's roles in monitoring economic activities.
Strand Scope Source
Economic Terms Master PA Academic Standards for Economics, 6.2.6.H
  
Goods/Services: Identify/Public
The learner will be able to identify and describe public goods.
Strand Scope Source
Economic Terms Master PA Academic Standards for Economics, 6.2.6.I
  
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Scarcity and Choice

Choice: Negative/Positive
The learner will be able to explain how negative and positive incentives affect choices.
Strand Scope Source
Economic Terms Master PA Academic Standards for Economics, 6.3.6.F
  
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Work and Earnings

Business: Employees/Compare
The learner will be able to compare the number of employees at different businesses.
Strand Scope Source
Business Master PA Academic Standards for Economics, 6.5.6.C
  
Interest Rates: Describe
The learner will be able to describe why there is a difference between interest rates for saving and borrowing.
Strand Scope Source
Business Master PA Academic Standards for Economics, 6.5.6.H
  
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Physical Characteristics Places/Regions

Physical Characteristics: Identify
The learner will be able to describe the physical characteristics of places and regions.
Strand Scope Source
Physical Characteristics Master PA Academic Standards for Geography, 7.2.6.A
  
Physical System: Describe/Components
The learner will be able to describe components of Earth's physical systems (e.g., clouds, storms, relief and elevation [topography], tides, biomes, tectonic plates).
Strand Scope Source
Physical Characteristics Master PA Academic Standards for Geography, 7.2.6.A
  
Physical Characteristics: Compare
The learner will be able to compare the physical characteristics of different places and regions (e.g., soil, vegetation, climate, topography).
Strand Scope Source
Physical Characteristics Master PA Academic Standards for Geography, 7.2.6.A
  
Climate: Describe
The learner will be able to describe climate types (e.g., marine west coast, humid continental, tropical wet and dry).
Strand Scope Source
Physical Characteristics Master PA Academic Standards for Geography, 7.2.6.A
  
Physical Processes: Describe
The learner will be able to describe the physical processes that shape patterns on Earth's surface.
Strand Scope Source
Physical Processes Master PA Academic Standards for Geography, 7.2.6.B
  
Earth/Sun Relationship: Describe
The learner will be able to describe earth-sun relationships (i.e., differences between equinoxes and solstices, reasons they occur and their relationship to latitude).
Strand Scope Source
Physical Processes Master PA Academic Standards for Geography, 7.2.6.B
  
Climate Influences: Describe
The learner will be able to describe climate influences (e.g., elevation, latitude, nearby ocean currents).
Strand Scope Source
Physical Processes Master PA Academic Standards for Geography, 7.2.6.B
  
Climate Change: Describe
The learner will be able to describe climate change, (e.g., global warming/cooling, desertification, glaciations).
Strand Scope Source
Earth's Basic Physical Systems Master PA Academic Standards for Geography, 7.2.6.B
  
Plate Tectonics: Describe
The learner will be able to describe plate tectonics.
Strand Scope Source
Earth's Basic Physical Systems Master PA Academic Standards for Geography, 7.2.6.B
  
Hydrologic Cycle: Describe
The learner will be able to describe hydrologic cycle.
Strand Scope Source
Earth's Basic Physical Systems Master PA Academic Standards for Geography, 7.2.6.B
  
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Basic Geographic Literacy

Geographic Tools: Identify
The learner will be able to describe geographic tools and their uses.
Strand Scope Source
Geographic Tools Master PA Academic Standards for Geography 7.1.6.A
  
Maps: Aerial/Describe
The learner will be able to describe basis on which maps, graphs and diagrams are created ie. Aerial and other photographs.
Strand Scope Source
Geographic Tools Master PA Academic Standards for Geography 7.1.6.A
  
Reference Works: Describe
The learner will be able to describe basis on which reference works are created.
Strand Scope Source
Geographic Tools Master PA Academic Standards for Geography 7.1.6.A
  
Field Observations: Describe
The learner will be able to describe field observations.
Strand Scope Source
Geographic Tools Master PA Academic Standards for Geography 7.1.6.A
  
Surveys: Describe
The learner will be able to describe how surveys are created.
Strand Scope Source
Geographic Tools Master PA Academic Standards for Geography 7.1.6.A
  
Absolute Location: Describe
The learner will be able to describe absolute location.
Strand Scope Source
Geographic Tools Master PA Academic Standards for Geography 7.1.6.A
  
Relative Location: Describe
The learner will be able to describe relative location.
Strand Scope Source
Geographic Tools Master PA Academic Standards for Geography 7.1.6.A
  
Flows: Describe
The learner will be able to describe flows (e.g., goods, people, traffic).
Strand Scope Source
Geographic Tools Master PA Academic Standards for Geography 7.1.6.A
  
Topography: Describe
The learner will be able to describe topography.
Strand Scope Source
Geographic Tools Master PA Academic Standards for Geography 7.1.6.A
  
Historical Events: Describe
The learner will be able to describe historic events.
Strand Scope Source
Geographic Tools Master PA Academic Standards for Geography 7.1.6.A
  
Coordinate Systems: Describe/Locate
The learner will be able to describe and locate coordinate systems (e.g., latitude and longitude, time zones).
Strand Scope Source
Physical Features Master PA Academic Standards for Geography, 7.1.6.B
  
Physical Features: US/Describe/Locate
The learner will be able to describe and locate physical features in the United States (e.g., Great Lakes, Rocky Mountains, Great Plains).
Strand Scope Source
Physical Features Master PA Academic Standards for Geography, 7.1.6.B
  
Regions: Major/Describe/Locate
The learner will be able to describe and locate major human regions (e.g., Mid Atlantic, New England, Southwest).
Strand Scope Source
Human Features Master PA Academic Standards for Geography, 7.1.6.B
  
States: Describe/Locate
The learner will be able to describe and locate states (e.g., California, Massachusetts, Florida).
Strand Scope Source
Human Features Master PA Academic Standards for Geography, 7.1.6.B
  
Major Cities: Describe/Locate
The learner will be able to describe and locate major cities (e.g., London, Los Angeles, Tokyo).
Strand Scope Source
Regions Master PA Academic Standards for Geography, 7.1.6.B
  
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Interactions Between People and Places

Physical Systems: People/Impact
The learner will be able to describe the impacts of physical systems on people.
Strand Scope Source
Physical Systems Master PA Academic Standards for Geography 7.4.6.A
  
Physical Systems: People/Describe
The learner will be able to describe how people depend on, adjust to and modify physical systems on a regional scale (e.g., coastal industries, development of coastal communities, flood control).
Strand Scope Source
Physical Systems Master PA Academic Standards for Geography 7.4.6.A
  
Natural Hazards: Describe
The learner will be able to describe ways in which people adjust to life in hazard-prone areas (e.g., California and earthquakes, Florida and hurricanes, Oklahoma and tornadoes).
Strand Scope Source
Physical Systems Master PA Academic Standards for Geography 7.4.6.A
  
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Historical Analysis & Skills Development

Chronological Thinking: Understand
The learner will be able to understand chronological thinking and distinguish between past, present and future time.
Strand Scope Source
Skill Development Master PA Academic Standards for History, 8.1.6.A
  
Calendar Time: Understand
The learner will be able to understand calendar time.
Strand Scope Source
Skill Development Master PA Academic Standards for History, 8.1.6.A
  
Time Lines: Understand
The learner will be able to understand time lines.
Strand Scope Source
Skill Development Master PA Academic Standards for History, 8.1.6.A
  
People/Events/Time: Understand
The learner will be able to understand people and events in time.
Strand Scope Source
Skill Development Master PA Academic Standards for History, 8.1.6.A
  
Continuity/Change: Understand
The learner will be able to understand patterns of continuity and change.
Strand Scope Source
Skill Development Master PA Academic Standards for History, 8.1.6.A
  
Sequential Order: Understand
The learner will be able to understand sequential order.
Strand Scope Source
Skill Development Master PA Academic Standards for History, 8.1.6.A
  
Events: Understand
The learner will be able to understand context for events.
Strand Scope Source
Skill Development Master PA Academic Standards for History, 8.1.6.A
  
Historical Sources: Explain
The learner will be able to explain and analyze historical sources.· .
Strand Scope Source
Historical Analysis Master PA Academic Standards for History, 8.1.6.B
  
Literal Meaning: Explain/Analyze
The learner will be able to explain and analyze literal meaning of a historical passage.
Strand Scope Source
Historical Analysis Master PA Academic Standards for History, 8.1.6.B
  
Historical Maps/Graphs/Tables: Explain
The learner will be able to explain and analyze data in historical and contemporary maps, graphs and tables.
Strand Scope Source
Historical Analysis Master PA Academic Standards for History, 8.1.6.B
  
Author/Historical Source: Explain
The learner will be able to explain and analyze author or historical source.
Strand Scope Source
Historical Analysis Master PA Academic Standards for History, 8.1.6.B
  
Historical/Perspectives: Explain/Analyze
The learner will be able to explain and analyze multiple historical perspectives.
Strand Scope Source
Historical Analysis Master PA Academic Standards for History, 8.1.6.B
  
Visual Evidence: Explain/Analyze
The learner will be able to explain and analyze visual evidence.
Strand Scope Source
Historical Analysis Master PA Academic Standards for History, 8.1.6.B
  
Mathematical Data: Explain/Analyze
The learner will be able to explain and analyze mathematical data from graphs and tables.
Strand Scope Source
Historical Analysis Master PA Academic Standards for History, 8.1.6.B
  
Historical Interpretation: Explain
The learner will be able to explain the fundamentals of historical interpretation.
Strand Scope Source
Historical Analysis Master PA Academic Standards for History, 8.1.6.C
  
Fact/Opinion: Explain
The learner will be able to explain the difference between fact and opinion.
Strand Scope Source
Historical Analysis Master PA Academic Standards for History, 8.1.6.C
  
Points of View: Explain
The learner will be able to explain multiple points of view.
Strand Scope Source
Historical Analysis Master PA Academic Standards for History, 8.1.6.C
  
Historical Stories: Explain
The learner will be able to explain illustrations in historical stories.
Strand Scope Source
Historical Analysis Master PA Academic Standards for History, 8.1.6.C
  
Causes/Results: Explain
The learner will be able to explain causes and results.
Strand Scope Source
Historical Analysis Master PA Academic Standards for History, 8.1.6.C
  
Historical Narratives: Explain
The learner will be able to explain author or source of historical narratives.
Strand Scope Source
Historical Analysis Master PA Academic Standards for History, 8.1.6.C
  
Historical Research: Describe
The learner will be able to describe and explain historical research.
Strand Scope Source
Historical Analysis Master PA Academic Standards for History, 8.1.3.D
  
Event: Describe
The learner will be able to describe historical events (time and place).
Strand Scope Source
Historical Analysis Master PA Academic Standards for History, 8.1.6.D
  
Facts/Folklore/Fiction: Describe
The learner will be able to describe facts, folklore and fiction.
Strand Scope Source
Historical Analysis Master PA Academic Standards for History, 8.1.6.D
  
Historical Question: Describe
The learner will be able to describe historical questions.
Strand Scope Source
Historical Analysis Master PA Academic Standards for History, 8.1.6.D
  
Primary Sources: Describe
The learner will be able to describe primary sources.
Strand Scope Source
Historical Analysis Master PA Academic Standards for History, 8.1.6.D
  
Secondary/Sources: Describe
The learner will be able to describe secondary sources.
Strand Scope Source
Historical Analysis Master PA Academic Standards for History, 8.1.6.D
  
Conclusions: Describe
The learner will be able to describe conclusions (e.g., simulations, group projects, skits and plays).
Strand Scope Source
Historical Analysis Master PA Academic Standards for History, 8.1.6.D
  
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United States History

Individuals/Groups: Contributions
The learner will be able to identify and explain the political and cultural contributions of individuals and groups to United States history from Beginnings to 1824.
Strand Scope Source
Contributions of Individuals Master PA Academic Standards for History, 8.3.6.A
  
Contributions: Identify/Explain
The learner will be able to identify and explain the contributions of Native Americans, Africans and Europeans.
Strand Scope Source
Contributions of Individuals Master PA Academic Standards for History, 8.3.6.A
  
Political Leaders: Identify/Explain
The learner will be able to identify and explain the contributions of Political Leaders (e.g., John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, John Marshall).
Strand Scope Source
Contributions of Individuals Master PA Academic Standards for History, 8.3.6.A
  
Military Leaders: Identify/Explain
The learner will be able to identify and explain the contributions of Military Leaders (e.g. George Washington, Meriwether Lewis, Henry Knox).
Strand Scope Source
Contributions of Individuals Master PA Academic Standards for History, 8.3.6.A
  
Cultural/Commercial/Leaders/Identify
The learner will be able to identify and explain Cultural and Commercial Leaders (e.g., Paul Revere, Phyllis Wheatley, John Rolfe).
Strand Scope Source
Contributions of Individuals Master PA Academic Standards for History, 8.3.6.A
  
Innovators/Reformers: Identify/Explain
The learner will be able to identify and explain the contributions of Innovators and Reformers (e.g., Ann Hutchinson, Roger Williams, Junipero Serra).
Strand Scope Source
Contributions of Individuals Master PA Academic Standards for History, 8.3.6.A
  
Documents/Artifacts/Sites: Explain
The learner will be able to identify and explain primary documents, material artifacts and historic sites important in United States history from Beginnings to 1824.
Strand Scope Source
Historical Symbols Master PA Academic Standards for History, 8.3.6.B
  
Documents; Identify/Explain
The learner will be able to identify and explain documents (e.g., Mayflower Compact, Northwest Ordinance, Washington's Farewell Address).
Strand Scope Source
Historical Symbols Master PA Academic Standards for History, 8.3.6.B
  
Writings: Identify/Explain
The learner will be able to identify and explain 18th Century Writings and Communications (e.g., Paine's Common Sense; Franklin's "Join, or DIE," Henry's "Give me liberty or give me death").
Strand Scope Source
Historical Symbols Master PA Academic Standards for History, 8.3.6.B
  
Historic Places: Identify/Explain
The learner will be able to identify and explain Historic Places (e.g., Cahokia Mounds, Spanish Missions, Jamestown).
Strand Scope Source
Historical Symbols Master PA Academic Standards for History, 8.3.6.B
  
Changes: Identify/Explain
The learner will be able to explain how continuity and change has influenced United States history from Beginnings to 1824.
Strand Scope Source
Historical Change Master PA Academic Standards for History, 8.3.6.C
  
Belief Systems: Explain
The learner will be able to explain belief systems and religions (e.g., impact on daily life, government established religions, communal sects).
Strand Scope Source
Historical Change Master PA Academic Standards for History, 8.3.6.C
  
Commerce/Industry: Explain
The learner will be able to explain Commerce and Industry (e.g., fur trade, development of cash crops).
Strand Scope Source
Historical Change Master PA Academic Standards for History, 8.3.6.C
  
Innovations: Explain
The learner will be able to explain innovations (e.g., cotton gin, Whitney; wooden clock, Banneker; stove, Franklin).
Strand Scope Source
Historical Change Master PA Academic Standards for History, 8.3.6.C
  
Politics: Explain
The learner will be able to explain politics (e.g., Hamilton's defense of John Peter Zenger, The Great Compromise, Marbury v. Madison).
Strand Scope Source
Historical Change Master PA Academic Standards for History, 8.3.6.C
  
Settlement Patterns: Explain
The learner will be able to explain settlement patterns (e.g., frontier settlements, slave plantation society, growth of cities).
Strand Scope Source
Historical Change Master PA Academic Standards for History, 8.3.6.C
  
Social Organization: Explain
The learner will be able to explain social organization (e.g., community structure on the frontier, cultural and language barriers).
Strand Scope Source
Historical Change Master PA Academic Standards for History, 8.3.6.C
  
Transportation/Trade: Explain
The learner will be able to explain transportation and trade (e.g., methods of overland travel, water transportation, National Road).
Strand Scope Source
Historical Change Master PA Academic Standards for History, 8.3.6.C
  
Women's Movement: Explain
The learner will be able to explain the women's movement (e.g., roles and changing status of women, Margaret Brent's vote, soldier Deborah Sampson).
Strand Scope Source
Historical Change Master PA Academic Standards for History, 8.3.6.C
  
Conflict/Cooperation: US/Explain
The learner will be able to identify and explain conflict and cooperation among social groups and organizations in United States history from Beginnings to 1824.
Strand Scope Source
Conflict and Cooperation Master PA Academic Standards for History, 8.3.6.D
  
Domestic Instability: Identify/Explain
The learner will be able to identify and explain domestic instability (e.g., Salem Witch Trials, Shays Rebellion, religious persecution).
Strand Scope Source
Conflict and Cooperation Master PA Academic Standards for History, 8.3.6.D
  
Ethnic/Racial: Explain/Relations
The learner will be able to identify and explain ethnic and racial relations (e.g., cooperation between and among Native Americans and European settlers, slave uprisings, "Colored" troops in the Revolution).
Strand Scope Source
Conflict and Cooperation Master PA Academic Standards for History, 8.3.6D
  
Labor Relations: Identify/Explain
The learner will be able to identify and explain labor relations (e.g., early union efforts, 10-hour day, women's role).
Strand Scope Source
Conflict and Cooperation Master PA Academic Standards for History, 8.3.6.D
  
Immigration/Migration: Identify/Explain
The learner will be able to identify and explain Immigration and Migration (e.g., western settlements, Louisiana Purchase, European immigration).
Strand Scope Source
Conflict and Cooperation Master PA Academic Standards for History, 8.3.6.D
  
Military Conflicts: Identify/Explain
The learner will be able to identify and explain Military Conflicts (e.g., French and Indian War, American Revolutionary War, War of 1812).
Strand Scope Source
Conflict and Cooperation Master PA Academic Standards for History, 8.3.6.D
  
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