May 11, 2004
PLATO© Correlation to the Arizona Academic Standards and Accountability
PLATO Learning Inc. combines PLATO©
computer-assisted instruction into a flexible integrated learning system to
enhance instructional effectiveness in education programs. This document
identifies PLATO instructional activities that correlate to the Arizona
Academic Standards and Accountability, Social Studies (Adopted 3.27.00), dated
.URL: http://www.ade.state.az.us/standards/contentstandards.asp
It is recommended that instructors review the
correlation in order to fine-tune the activity to fit their educational
environment. Modules may be added or removed; Web sites and offline activities
may also be incorporated to enhance the learning path.
The following PLATO courseware was used in this alignment:
Basic American History I: Pre-Columbian Years to Reconstruction
Basic American History II: Post-Civil War America to the Present
Projects for the Real World: Level I, Eighth Grade: Space Center
Projects for the Real World: Level I, Eighth Grade: Making a Video
Projects for the Real World: Level I, Eighth Grade: Trouble in Camelot
Projects for the Real World: Level I, Eighth Grade: Earning Money
Projects for the Real World: Level H, Seventh Grade: Maya Mystery
Projects for the Real World: Level H, Seventh Grade: Consumer Guide
Projects for the Real World: Level H, Seventh Grade: Medical Mixup
Projects for the Real World: Level H, Seventh Grade: All Kinds of
Families
Projects for the Real World: Level G, Sixth Grade: Olympic Games
Projects for the Real World: Level G, Sixth Grade: Make TV Work for You
Projects for the Real World: Level G, Sixth Grade: Yellowstone
Connection
Projects for the Real World: Level G, Sixth Grade: Volunteering
Projects for the Real World: Level F, Fifth Grade: Climbing Mt.
McKinley
Projects for the Real World: Level F, Fifth Grade: Designing a Museum
Projects for the Real World: Level F, Fifth Grade: Food Bank
Projects for the Real World: Level F, Fifth Grade: School Proposal
Projects for the Real World: Level E, Fourth Grade: Desert Survival
Projects for the Real World: Level E, Fourth Grade: News Desk
Projects for the Real World: Level E, Fourth Grade: State Visitor's
Center
Projects for the Real World: Level E, Fourth Grade: Home Health
Detective
Projects for the Real World: Level D, Third Grade: Smart Shopper
Projects for the Real World: Level D, Third Grade: Endangered Animals
Projects for the Real World: Level D, Third Grade: Books & More
Projects for the Real World: Level D, Third Grade: The World of Insects
Projects for the Real World: Level D, Third Grade: Body
Projects for the Real World: Level D, Third Grade: Problem Solving
PLATO Learning, Inc. looks forward to supporting your initiatives in
providing successful educational programs using PLATO© computer-based lessons.
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Standard 1: History Students analyze the human experience through time, recognize the relationships of events and people, and interpret significant patterns, themes, ideas, beliefs, and turning points in Arizona, American, and world history. |
3. ESSENTIALS (Grades 4-5) Students know and are able to do all of the above and the following: |
1SS-E1. Understand and apply the basic tools of historical research, including chronology and how to collect, interpret, and employ information from historical materials. (Note: Historical research skills and analytical skills. These skills are to be learned and applied to the content standards for grades 4-5.) |
PO 1. Place key events on a timeline and apply chronological terms correctly, including B.C.E. (B.C.), C.E. (A.D.), decade, century, and generation |
Projects for the Real World: Level G, Sixth Grade:
Yellowstone Connection |
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Projects for the Real World: Level G, Sixth Grade: Olympic
Games |
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Basic American History II: Post-Civil War America to the
Present |
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Basic American History I: Pre-Columbian Years to
Reconstruction |
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PO 2. Identify primary and secondary sources historians use to construct an understanding of the past, using such sources as letters, diaries, newspaper articles, archaeological evidence, maps, and government records |
Basic American History II: Post-Civil War America to the
Present |
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Basic American History I: Pre-Columbian Years to
Reconstruction |
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·Basic American History I: Art Appreciation |
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PO 3. Interpret historical data in the form of simple graphs and tables |
Basic American History II: Post-Civil War America to the
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PO 4. Distinguish fact from fiction in historical novels and movies |
PLATO Modules are not available for this learning expectation. |
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1SS-E2. Describe the legacy and cultures of prehistoric American Indians in Arizona, including the impact of, and adaptations to geography, with emphasis on: (FOCUS: Arizona) |
PO 1. how archaeological and anthropological research gives us information about prehistoric people |
Basic American History I: Pre-Columbian Years to
Reconstruction |
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PO 2. characteristics of hunter-gatherer societies, including their development of tools and adaptation to environments |
Basic American History I: Pre-Columbian Years to
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·Basic American History I: Pre-Columbian Years to Reconstruction: Essay-Writing |
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PO 3. development of agriculture with the domestication of plants |
Basic American History I: Pre-Columbian Years to
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PO 4. the distinctive cultures of the Anasazi, Hohokam, and Mogollon, including where they lived, their agriculture, housing, decorative arts, and trade networks |
Basic American History II: Post-Civil War America to the
Present |
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PO 5. how prehistoric cultures adapted to, and altered, their environment, including irrigation canals and housing |
Basic American History I: Pre-Columbian Years to
Reconstruction |
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1SS-E3. Describe Spanish and Mexican colonization and economic, social, and political interactions with the first inhabitants of Arizona, with emphasis on: (FOCUS: Arizona) |
PO 1. the location and cultural characteristics of the O'odham (Papagos and Pimas) and Apaches during the Spanish period |
Basic American History II: Post-Civil War America to the
Present |
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PO 2. the reasons for the early Spanish explorations, including those of Fray Marcos de Niza, Estevan, and Francisco Vasquez de Coronado |
Basic American History I: Pre-Columbian Years to
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·Basic American History I: Notable People |
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·Basic American History I: Maps |
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PO 3. the reasons for Spanish colonization, including the establishment of missions, presidios, and towns and impact on native inhabitants |
Basic American History I: Pre-Columbian Years to
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·Topic 3: The English Establish Thirteen Colonies in America (1607-1732) |
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·Basic American History I: Maps |
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PO 4. the contributions of Father Kino |
PLATO Modules are not available for this learning expectation. |
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PO 5. the creation of unique, strongly held cultural identities from the Spanish and Indian heritage |
PLATO Modules are not available for this learning expectation. |
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PO 6. the change of governance from Spain to Mexico |
PLATO Modules are not available for this learning expectation. |
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1SS-E4. Describe the economic, social, and political life in the Arizona Territory and the legacy of various cultural groups to modern Arizona, with emphasis on: (FOCUS: Arizona) |
PO 1. how Arizona became a part of the United States through the Mexican Cession and the Gadsden Purchase |
Basic American History I: Pre-Columbian Years to
Reconstruction |
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·Basic American History I: Pre-Columbian Years to Reconstruction: Essay-Writing |
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PO 2. the conflict of cultures that occurred between newcomers and Arizona Indian groups, including the Indian Wars |
Basic American History II: Post-Civil War America to the
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PO 3. the lives and contributions of various cultural and ethnic groups, including American Indians, Hispanics, and newcomers from the United States and other parts of the world |
PLATO Modules are not available for this learning expectation. |
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PO 4. the importance and contributions of various occupations to the growing Arizona communities, including soldiers (Buffalo soldiers), miners, merchants, freighters, homemakers, ranchers, cowboys, farmers, and railroad workers |
PLATO Modules are not available for this learning expectation. |
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1SS-E5. Describe the causes, course, and consequences of early European exploration of North America, with emphasis on: (FOCUS: American History from Discovery through the U.S. Constitution) |
PO 1. the reasons for European exploration of the Americas |
Basic American History I: Pre-Columbian Years to
Reconstruction |
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·Topic 3: The English Establish Thirteen Colonies in America (1607-1732) |
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·Basic American History I: Notable People |
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·Basic American History I: Pre-Columbian Years to Reconstruction: Essay-Writing |
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·Basic American History I: Maps |
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PO 2. the characteristics and results of various European expeditions, including those of Christopher Columbus, John Cabot, Hernando Cortes, and Hernando de Soto |
Basic American History I: Pre-Columbian Years to
Reconstruction |
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·Topic 3: The English Establish Thirteen Colonies in America (1607-1732) |
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·Basic American History I: Notable People |
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·Basic American History I: Pre-Columbian Years to Reconstruction: Essay-Writing |
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·Basic American History I: Maps |
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PO 3. the political, economic, and social impact on the indigenous peoples |
Basic American History I: Pre-Columbian Years to
Reconstruction |
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1SS-E6. Describe the political, religious, and economic aspects of North American colonization, with emphasis on: |
PO 1. the reasons for colonization, including religious freedom, desire for land, economic opportunity, and a new life |
Basic American History I: Pre-Columbian Years to
Reconstruction |
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·Topic 4: Colonial Life Brings Social Change to America (1607-1750) |
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·Basic American History I: Pre-Columbian Years to Reconstruction: Essay-Writing |
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PO 2. the meaning and importance of the Mayflower Compact |
Basic American History I: Pre-Columbian Years to
Reconstruction |
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PO 3. the importance of the religious aspects of the earliest colonies in shaping the new nation and American principles |
Basic American History I: Pre-Columbian Years to
Reconstruction |
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PO 4. key differences among the three colonial regions and the significance of key individuals who founded the colonies, including William Penn, Lord Baltimore, and Roger Williams |
Basic American History I: Pre-Columbian Years to
Reconstruction |
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·Topic 3: The English Establish Thirteen Colonies in America (1607-1732) |
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·Basic American History I: Notable People |
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PO 5. interactions between American Indians and European settlers, including the agricultural and cultural exchanges and alliances and reasons for, and the results of, the conflicts |
Basic American History I: Pre-Columbian Years to
Reconstruction |
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·Topic 4: Colonial Life Brings Social Change to America (1607-1750) |
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PO 6. the introduction and institutionalization of slavery, including the slave trade in Africa and the Middle Passage |
Basic American History I: Pre-Columbian Years to
Reconstruction |
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·Topic 7: Americans Begin to Govern Themselves (1776-1787) |
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·Topic 13: North and South Become Increasingly Different (1830-1850) |
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·Topic 14: Sectional Anger Splits the Union Apart (1850-1861) |
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·Basic American History I: Pre-Columbian Years to Reconstruction: Essay-Writing |
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PO 7. the early representative government and democratic practices that emerged, including town meetings and colonial assemblies |
Basic American History I: Pre-Columbian Years to
Reconstruction |
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1SS-E7. Describe the causes, key individuals, and consequences of the American Revolution, with emphasis on: |
PO 1. the causes, including the Tea Act, the Stamp Act, and the formation of the Sons of Liberty |
Basic American History I: Pre-Columbian Years to
Reconstruction |
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·Topic 6: Patriots Win their War for Independence (1776-1783) |
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·Topic 7: Americans Begin to Govern Themselves (1776-1787) |
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·Basic American History I: Pre-Columbian Years to Reconstruction: Essay-Writing |
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PO 2. major turning points in the Revolutionary War and the importance of aid from France |
Basic American History I: Pre-Columbian Years to
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·Topic 6: Patriots Win their War for Independence (1776-1783) |
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·Topic 7: Americans Begin to Govern Themselves (1776-1787) |
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·Basic American History I: Art Appreciation |
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·Basic American History I: Projects |
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PO 3. the influence of key personalities, including King George III, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, Patrick Henry, and Thomas Paine |
Basic American History I: Pre-Columbian Years to
Reconstruction |
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·Topic 8: Americans Create the U.S. Constitution (1787-1788) |
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·Topic 9: Washington and Federalists Lead the New Nation (1789-1801) |
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·Basic American History I: Notable People |
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·Basic American History I: Art Appreciation |
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4. ESSENTIALS (Grades 6-8) Students know and are able to do all of the above and the following: |
1SS-E10. Describe the geographic, political, economic, and social characteristics of the Aztecs, Mayas, and Mound Builders and their contributions to later civilizations, with emphasis on: (FOCUS: World History (Ancient Civilizations through the Age of Exploration)) |
PO 1. their locations, landforms, and climate, and their affect on the economies and trade systems |
Projects for the Real World: Level H, Seventh Grade: Maya
Mystery |
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·2. Introducing… |
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·3. In the Middle |
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·4. Meet the Team |
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·5. What Should I Do? |
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·Made in Copan |
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·2. Imports and Exports |
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·3. Latitude and Longitude |
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·Dots, Bars & Shells |
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·2. Maya Dates |
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·3. Calendar Dates |
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·Books of Stone |
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·2. Using Timelines |
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·3. Tables and Kings |
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·What's in a Bone? |
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·2. Observe and Compare |
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·Maya Myths |
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·2. Give Them a Voice |
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·3. A Myth of Your Own |
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·Editor's Desk |
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·2. Edit a Newspaper Article |
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Basic American History I: Pre-Columbian Years to
Reconstruction |
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·Topic 2: Spain Leads in Exploring and Colonizing New World (1492-1650) |
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·Basic American History I: Pre-Columbian Years to Reconstruction: Essay-Writing |
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PO 2. their forms of government |
Projects for the Real World: Level H, Seventh Grade: Maya
Mystery |
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·2. Introducing… |
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·3. In the Middle |
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·4. Meet the Team |
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·5. What Should I Do? |
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·Made in Copan |
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·2. Imports and Exports |
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·3. Latitude and Longitude |
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·Dots, Bars & Shells |
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·2. Maya Dates |
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·3. Calendar Dates |
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·Books of Stone |
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·2. Using Timelines |
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·3. Tables and Kings |
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·What's in a Bone? |
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·2. Observe and Compare |
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·Maya Myths |
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·2. Give Them a Voice |
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·3. A Myth of Your Own |
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·Editor's Desk |
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·2. Edit a Newspaper Article |
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Basic American History I: Pre-Columbian Years to
Reconstruction |
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·Topic 2: Spain Leads in Exploring and Colonizing New World (1492-1650) |
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PO 3. their traditions, customs and beliefs |
Projects for the Real World: Level H, Seventh Grade: Maya
Mystery |
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·2. Introducing… |
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·3. In the Middle |
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·4. Meet the Team |
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·5. What Should I Do? |
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·Made in Copan |
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·2. Imports and Exports |
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·3. Latitude and Longitude |
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·Dots, Bars & Shells |
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·2. Maya Dates |
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·3. Calendar Dates |
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·Books of Stone |
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·2. Using Timelines |
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·3. Tables and Kings |
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·What's in a Bone? |
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·2. Observe and Compare |
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·Maya Myths |
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·2. Give Them a Voice |
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·3. A Myth of Your Own |
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·Editor's Desk |
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·2. Edit a Newspaper Article |
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Basic American History I: Pre-Columbian Years to
Reconstruction |
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·Topic 2: Spain Leads in Exploring and Colonizing New World (1492-1650) |
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PO 4. the ways agriculture developed |
Projects for the Real World: Level H, Seventh Grade: Maya
Mystery |
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·2. Introducing… |
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·3. In the Middle |
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·4. Meet the Team |
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·5. What Should I Do? |
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·Made in Copan |
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·2. Imports and Exports |
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·3. Latitude and Longitude |
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·Dots, Bars & Shells |
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·2. Maya Dates |
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·3. Calendar Dates |
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·Books of Stone |
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·2. Using Timelines |
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·3. Tables and Kings |
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·What's in a Bone? |
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·2. Observe and Compare |
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·Maya Myths |
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·2. Give Them a Voice |
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·3. A Myth of Your Own |
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·Editor's Desk |
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·2. Edit a Newspaper Article |
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Basic American History I: Pre-Columbian Years to
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·Topic 2: Spain Leads in Exploring and Colonizing New World (1492-1650) |
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PO 5. the cultural and scientific contributions, including advances in astronomy, mathematics, and architecture; artistic and oral traditions; and development of writing systems and calendars |
PLATO Modules are not available for this learning expectation. |
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1SS-E11. Describe the major religions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, with emphasis on: (FOCUS: World History (Ancient Civilizations through the Age of Exploration)) |
PO 1. their geographic origins |
Basic American History I: Pre-Columbian Years to
Reconstruction |
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PO 2. the founding leaders and their teachings |
Basic American History I: Pre-Columbian Years to
Reconstruction |
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PO 3. their traditions, customs, and beliefs |
Basic American History I: Pre-Columbian Years to
Reconstruction |
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1SS-E12. Describe the geographic, political, economic, and social characteristics of the Ancient Greek and Roman civilizations and their enduring impact on later civilizations, with emphasis on: (FOCUS: World History (Ancient Civilizations through the Age of Exploration)) |
PO 1. the influence of the geography of the Mediterranean on the development and expansion of the civilizations |
PLATO Modules are not available for this learning expectation. |
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PO 2. the development of concepts of government and citizenship, specifically democracy, republics, and codification of law |
Basic American History I: Pre-Columbian Years to
Reconstruction |
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PO 3. scientific and cultural advancements, including networks of roads, aqueducts, art and architecture, literature and theatre, mathematics, and philosophy |
Projects for the Real World: Level G, Sixth Grade: Olympic
Games |
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Basic American History I: Pre-Columbian Years to
Reconstruction |
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PO 4. the contributions and roles of key figures, including Socrates, Alexander the Great, Cleopatra, Julius Caesar, and Augustus |
Basic American History I: Pre-Columbian Years to
Reconstruction |
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1SS-E13. Describe the political and economic events and the social and geographic characteristics of Medieval European life and their enduring impacts on later civilizations, with emphasis on: (FOCUS: World History (Ancient Civilizations through the Age of Exploration)) |
PO 1. the creation and expansion of the Byzantine empire and the reasons for the fall of Rome |
Basic American History I: Pre-Columbian Years to
Reconstruction |
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PO 2. the new forms of government, feudalism, and the beginning of limited government with the Magna Carta |
Basic American History I: Pre-Columbian Years to
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PO 3. the role of the Roman Catholic church and its monasteries, including the affect on education and the arts |
Basic American History I: Pre-Columbian Years to
Reconstruction |
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PO 4. the Crusades, including how they helped to introduce Muslim ideas and products to Europe |
Basic American History I: Pre-Columbian Years to
Reconstruction |
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PO 5. the impact of the Black Plague, including how it contributed to an end to the feudal system |
PLATO Modules are not available for this learning expectation. |
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PO 6. contributions and roles of key figures, including Charlemagne, Joan of Arc, and Marco Polo |
Basic American History I: Pre-Columbian Years to
Reconstruction |
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1SS-E14. Describe how the Renaissance and Reformation influenced education, art, religion, and government in Europe, with emphasis on: (FOCUS: World History (Ancient Civilizations through the Age of Exploration)) |
PO 1. the revival of classical learning and humanism |
Basic American History I: Pre-Columbian Years to
Reconstruction |
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