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A Correlation of

Pearson myWorld History

Survey Edition, ©2012

To the

College, Career, & Civic Life (C3) Framework for

Social Studies State Standards

Grades 6-8

A Correlation of Pearson myWorld History, Survey Edition, ©2012 to the C3 Framework for Social Studies State Standards

Grades 6-8

2 SE = Student Edition PG = Teacher’s ProGuide

Introduction

This document demonstrates how myWorld History, ©2012, Survey Edition meets the C3 Framework for Social Studies State Standards, Grades 6-8. Correlation page references are to the Student Edition and Teacher ProGuides.

Welcome to myWorld History™! Take your classroom on a virtual exploration through history with this exciting, new, digitally-robust social studies program from Pearson.

myWorld History engages 21st century learners by integrating myWorldHistory.com

and the Student Edition with the goal of connecting history to their lives today. Connect Watch your students connect to engaging stories from some of the most

compelling and eventful times in the history of our world through myStory. Experience Students will journey through time without leaving the classroom

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Understand Informal and formal assessment options, both in print and online,

provide students with multiple ways to demonstrate mastery of important concepts. Units found in myWorldHistory.com myWorld History™ Survey Edition:

Unit 1: Origins Unit 2: The Ancient Near East Unit 3: Ancient India and China Unit 4: Ancient Greece Unit 5: Ancient Rome Unit 6: The Byzantine Empire and Islamic Civilization Unit 7: African and Asian Civilizations Unit 8: Civilizations of the Americas Unit 9: Europe in the Middle Ages Unit 10: The Rise of Europe Unit 11: The Early Modern World Unit 12: The Modern World


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Table of Contents

Core Concepts Handbook........................................................................................ 4 Unit 1: Origins ...................................................................................................... 12 Unit 2: The Ancient Near East ............................................................................... 23 Unit 3: Ancient India and China ............................................................................ 41 Unit 4: Ancient Greece.......................................................................................... 63 Unit 5: Ancient Rome ........................................................................................... 76 Unit 6: The Byzantine Empire and Islamic Civilization .......................................... 90 Unit 7: African and Asian Civilizations ................................................................ 102 Unit 8: Civilizations of the Americas ................................................................... 122 Unit 9: Europe in the Middle Ages ...................................................................... 133 Unit 10: The Rise of Europe ................................................................................ 150 Unit 11: The Early Modern World ........................................................................ 167 Unit 12: The Modern World ................................................................................ 188 C3 Grades 6-8 Dimensions ................................................................................. 213


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Pearson myWorld History Survey Edition, ©2012

C3 Framework for Social Studies State Standards Dimensions

Core Concepts Handbook Core Concepts Part 1 History and Geography Digging for Clues SE/PG: 2-3

D2.His.9.6-8. Classify the kinds of historical sources used in a secondary interpretation. D3.1.6-8. Gather relevant information from multiple sources while using the origin, authority, structure, context, and corroborative value of the sources to guide the selection.

Core Concepts 1.1 Measuring Time SE/PG: 4-5

D2.His.2.6-8. Classify series of historical events and developments as examples of change and/or continuity. D3.1.6-8. Gather relevant information from multiple sources while using the origin, authority, structure, context, and corroborative value of the sources to guide the selection.

Core Concepts 1.2 Historical Sources SE/PG: 6-7

D2.His.9.6-8. Classify the kinds of historical sources used in a secondary interpretation. D2.His.10.6-8. Detect possible limitations in the historical record based on evidence collected from different kinds of historical sources. D2.His.11.6-8. Use other historical sources to infer a plausible maker, date, place of origin, and intended audience for historical sources where this information is not easily identified. D2.His.12.6-8. Use questions generated about multiple historical sources to identify further areas of inquiry and additional sources. D2.His.13.6-8. Evaluate the relevancy and utility of a historical source based on information such as maker, date, place of origin, intended audience, and purpose.

Core Concepts 1.3 Archaeology and Other Sources SE/PG: 8-9

D2.His.9.6-8. Classify the kinds of historical sources used in a secondary interpretation. D3.1.6-8. Gather relevant information from multiple sources while using the origin, authority, structure, context, and corroborative value of the sources to guide the selection.


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Core Concepts 1.4 Geography's Five Themes SE/PG: 10-11

D2.Geo.4.6-8. Explain how cultural patterns and economic decisions influence environments and the daily lives of people in both nearby and distant places. D2.Geo.5.6-8. Analyze the combinations of cultural and environmental characteristics that make places both similar to and different from other places.

Core Concepts 1.5 Understanding Maps SE/PG: 12-13

D2.Geo.2.6-8. Use maps, satellite images, photographs, and other representations to explain relationships between the locations of places and regions, and changes in their environmental characteristics. D2.Geo.3.6-8. Use paper based and electronic mapping and graphing techniques to represent and analyze spatial patterns of different environmental and cultural characteristics.

Core Concepts 1.6 Historical Maps SE/PG: 14-15

D2.Geo.2.6-8. Use maps, satellite images, photographs, and other representations to explain relationships between the locations of places and regions, and changes in their environmental characteristics. D2.Geo.3.6-8. Use paper based and electronic mapping and graphing techniques to represent and analyze spatial patterns of different environmental and cultural characteristics.


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Part 1 Assessment: Key Terms and Ideas, Think Critically, Identify SE/PG: 16 Journal Activity, 21st Century Learning, Document-Based Questions myworldhistory.com; Success Tracker SE/PG: 17

D1.1.6-8. Explain how a question represents key ideas in the field. D1.4.6-8. Explain how the relationship between supporting questions and compelling questions is mutually reinforcing. D1.5.6-8. Determine the kinds of sources that will be helpful in answering compelling and supporting questions, taking into consideration multiple points of views represented in the sources. D2.Geo.1.6-8. Construct maps to represent and explain the spatial patterns of cultural and environmental characteristics. D2.Geo.2.6-8. Use maps, satellite images, photographs, and other representations to explain relationships between the locations of places and regions, and changes in their environmental characteristics. D3.1.6-8. Gather relevant information from multiple sources while using the origin, authority, structure, context, and corroborative value of the sources to guide the selection. D4.2.6-8. Construct explanations using reasoning, correct sequence, examples, and details with relevant information and data, while acknowledging the strengths and weaknesses of the explanations. D4.3.6-8. Present adaptations of arguments and explanations on topics of interest to others to reach audiences and venues outside the classroom using print and oral technologies (e.g., posters, essays, letters, debates, speeches, reports, and maps) and digital technologies (e.g., Internet, social media, and digital documentary).


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Core Concepts Part 2 Citizenship and Economics Serving Her Country SE/PG: 18-19

D2.Civ.2.6-8. Explain specific roles played by citizens (such as voters, jurors, taxpayers, members of the armed forces, petitioners, protesters, and office-holders). D2.Civ.7.6-8. Apply civic virtues and democratic principles in school and community settings. D3.1.6-8. Gather relevant information from multiple sources while using the origin, authority, structure, context, and corroborative value of the sources to guide the selection.

Core Concepts 2.1 Foundations of Government SE/PG: 20-21

D2.Civ.3.6-8. Examine the origins, purposes, and impact of constitutions, laws, treaties, and international agreements. D2.Civ.6.6-8. Describe the roles of political, civil, and economic organizations in shaping people’s lives.

Core Concepts 2.2 Political Systems SE/PG: 22-23

D2.Civ.3.6-8. Examine the origins, purposes, and impact of constitutions, laws, treaties, and international agreements. D2.Civ.6.6-8. Describe the roles of political, civil, and economic organizations in shaping people’s lives.

Core Concepts 2.3 Political Structures SE/PG: 24-25

D2.Civ.4.6-8. Explain the powers and limits of the three branches of government, public officials, and bureaucracies at different levels in the United States and in other countries. D2.Civ.5.6-8. Explain the origins, functions, and structure of government with reference to the U.S. Constitution, state constitutions, and selected other systems of government. D2.Civ.6.6-8. Describe the roles of political, civil, and economic organizations in shaping people’s lives.

Core Concepts 2.4 Citizenship SE/PG: 26-27

D2.Civ.2.6-8. Explain specific roles played by citizens (such as voters, jurors, taxpayers, members of the armed forces, petitioners, protesters, and office-holders). D2.Civ.7.6-8. Apply civic virtues and democratic principles in school and community settings.


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Core Concepts 2.5 Economic Basics SE/PG: 28-29

D2.Eco.1.6-8. Explain how economic decisions affect the well-being of individuals, businesses, and society. D2.Eco.3.6-8. Explain the roles of buyers and sellers in product, labor, and financial markets. D2.Eco.6.6-8. Explain how changes in supply and demand cause changes in prices and quantities of goods and services, labor, credit, and foreign currencies. D2.Eco.11.6-8. Use appropriate data to evaluate the state of employment, unemployment, inflation, total production, income, and economic growth in the economy.

Core Concepts 2.6 Economic Process SE/PG: 30-31

D2.Eco.3.6-8. Explain the roles of buyers and sellers in product, labor, and financial markets. D2.Eco.4.6-8. Describe the role of competition in the determination of prices and wages in a market economy.

Core Concepts 2.7 Economic Systems SE/PG: 32-33

D2.Eco.9.6-8. Describe the roles of institutions such as corporations, non-profits, and labor unions in a market economy.

Core Concepts 2.8 Trade SE/PG: 34-35

D2.Eco.14.6-8. Explain barriers to trade and how those barriers influence trade among nations. D2.Eco.15.6-8. Explain the benefits and the costs of trade policies to individuals, businesses, and society.

Core Concepts 2.9 Money Management SE/PG: 36-37

D2.Eco.5.6-8. Explain ways in which money facilitates exchange by reducing transactional costs. D2.Eco.9.6-8. Describe the roles of institutions such as corporations, non-profits, and labor unions in a market economy.


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D2.Civ.6.6-8. Describe the roles of political, civil, and economic organizations in shaping people’s lives. D2.Eco.6.6-8. Explain how changes in supply and demand cause changes in prices and quantities of goods and services, labor, credit, and foreign currencies. D2.Eco.11.6-8. Use appropriate data to evaluate the state of employment, unemployment, inflation, total production, income, and economic growth in the economy. D2.Geo.2.6-8. Use maps, satellite images, photographs, and other representations to explain relationships between the locations of places and regions, and changes in their environmental characteristics. D3.1.6-8. Gather relevant information from multiple sources while using the origin, authority, structure, context, and corroborative value of the sources to guide the selection.

Core Concepts Part 3 Culture Exploring Culture Through Dance SE/PG: 40-41

D2.Geo.6.6-8. Explain how the physical and human characteristics of places and regions are connected to human identities and cultures. D3.1.6-8. Gather relevant information from multiple sources while using the origin, authority, structure, context, and corroborative value of the sources to guide the selection.

Core Concepts 3.1 What Is Culture? SE/PG: 42-43

D2.Geo.6.6-8. Explain how the physical and human characteristics of places and regions are connected to human identities and cultures. D2.Geo.10.6-8. Analyze the ways in which cultural and environmental characteristics vary among various regions of the world.


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Core Concepts 3.2 Religion SE/PG: 44-45

D2.Geo.6.6-8. Explain how the physical and human characteristics of places and regions are connected to human identities and cultures. D3.1.6-8. Gather relevant information from multiple sources while using the origin, authority, structure, context, and corroborative value of the sources to guide the selection.

Core Concepts 3.3 Cultural Diffusion and Change SE/PG: 46-47

D2.Geo.6.6-8. Explain how the physical and human characteristics of places and regions are connected to human identities and cultures. D2.Geo.10.6-8. Analyze the ways in which cultural and environmental characteristics vary among various regions of the world.

Core Concepts 3.4 Science and Technology SE/PG: 48-49

D2.Geo.7.6-8. Explain how changes in transportation and communication technology influence the spatial connections among human settlements and affect the diffusion of ideas and cultural practices.


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D2.Geo.2.6-8. Use maps, satellite images, photographs, and other representations to explain relationships between the locations of places and regions, and changes in their environmental characteristics. D2.Geo.6.6-8. Explain how the physical and human characteristics of places and regions are connected to human identities and cultures. D2.Geo.10.6-8. Analyze the ways in which cultural and environmental characteristics vary among various regions of the world. D3.1.6-8. Gather relevant information from multiple sources while using the origin, authority, structure, context, and corroborative value of the sources to guide the selection D4.3.6-8. Present adaptations of arguments and explanations on topics of interest to others to reach audiences and venues outside the classroom using print and oral technologies (e.g., posters, essays, letters, debates, speeches, reports, and maps) and digital technologies (e.g., Internet, social media, and digital documentary). D4.6.6-8. Draw on multiple disciplinary lenses to analyze how a specific problem can manifest itself at local, regional, and global levels over time, identifying its characteristics and causes, and the challenges and opportunities faced by those trying to address the problem.


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Unit 1: Origins Chapter 1 Early People SE/PG: 54-57 Essential Question SE/PG: 54 myStory/Audio SE/PG: 55-57

D1.1.6-8. Explain how a question represents key ideas in the field. D2.His.1.6-8. Analyze connections among events and developments in broader historical contexts. D2.His.3.6-8. Use questions generated about individuals and groups to analyze why they, and the developments they shaped, are seen as historically significant. D2.His.9.6-8. Classify the kinds of historical sources used in a secondary interpretation. D3.1.6-8. Gather relevant information from multiple sources while using the origin, authority, structure, context, and corroborative value of the sources to guide the selection.


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Section 1: Studying the Distant Past SE/PG: 58-63 myWorld Connections SE/PG: 60 Closer Look: Uncovering the Past SE/PG: 61 Map Skills SE/PG: 62 Assessment: Key Terms, Key Ideas, Think Critically, Essential Question SE/PG: 63

D1.1.6-8. Explain how a question represents key ideas in the field. D1.4.6-8. Explain how the relationship between supporting questions and compelling questions is mutually reinforcing. D2.Geo.2.6-8. Use maps, satellite images, photographs, and other representations to explain relationships between the locations of places and regions, and changes in their environmental characteristics. D2.His.1.6-8. Analyze connections among events and developments in broader historical contexts. D2.His.2.6-8. Classify series of historical events and developments as examples of change and/or continuity. D2.His.3.6-8. Use questions generated about individuals and groups to analyze why they, and the developments they shaped, are seen as historically significant. D2.His.4.6-8. Analyze multiple factors that influenced the perspectives of people during different historical eras. D2.His.14.6-8. Explain multiple causes and effects of events and developments in the past. D3.1.6-8. Gather relevant information from multiple sources while using the origin, authority, structure, context, and corroborative value of the sources to guide the selection.


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Section 2: Hunter-Gatherer Societies SE/PG: 64-67 Assessment: Key Terms, Key Ideas, Think Critically, Essential Question SE/PG: 67

D1.1.6-8. Explain how a question represents key ideas in the field. D1.4.6-8. Explain how the relationship between supporting questions and compelling questions is mutually reinforcing. D2.His.1.6-8. Analyze connections among events and developments in broader historical contexts. D2.His.2.6-8. Classify series of historical events and developments as examples of change and/or continuity. D2.His.3.6-8. Use questions generated about individuals and groups to analyze why they, and the developments they shaped, are seen as historically significant. D2.His.4.6-8. Analyze multiple factors that influenced the perspectives of people during different historical eras. D2.His.14.6-8. Explain multiple causes and effects of events and developments in the past. D3.1.6-8. Gather relevant information from multiple sources while using the origin, authority, structure, context, and corroborative value of the sources to guide the selection.


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Section 3: Populating the Earth SE/PG: 68-75 Map Skills SE/PG: 69 Closer Look: The Caves at Altamira SE/PG: 73 Assessment: Key Terms, Key Ideas, Think Critically, Essential Question SE/PG: 75

D1.1.6-8. Explain how a question represents key ideas in the field. D1.4.6-8. Explain how the relationship between supporting questions and compelling questions is mutually reinforcing. D2.Geo.2.6-8. Use maps, satellite images, photographs, and other representations to explain relationships between the locations of places and regions, and changes in their environmental characteristics. D2.Geo.4.6-8. Explain how cultural patterns and economic decisions influence environments and the daily lives of people in both nearby and distant places. D2.Geo.8.6-8. Analyze how relationships between humans and environments extend or contract spatial patterns of settlement and movement. D2.His.1.6-8. Analyze connections among events and developments in broader historical contexts. D2.His.2.6-8. Classify series of historical events and developments as examples of change and/or continuity. D2.His.3.6-8. Use questions generated about individuals and groups to analyze why they, and the developments they shaped, are seen as historically significant. D2.His.4.6-8. Analyze multiple factors that influenced the perspectives of people during different historical eras. D2.His.14.6-8. Explain multiple causes and effects of events and developments in the past. D3.1.6-8. Gather relevant information from multiple sources while using the origin, authority, structure, context, and corroborative value of the sources to guide the selection.


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Chapter 1: Assessment: Key Terms and Ideas, Think Critically, Analyze Visuals SE/PG: 76 Essential Question, 21st Century Learning, Document-Based Questions myworldhistory.com; Success Tracker SE/PG: 77

D1.1.6-8. Explain how a question represents key ideas in the field. D1.4.6-8. Explain how the relationship between supporting questions and compelling questions is mutually reinforcing. D2.His.1.6-8. Analyze connections among events and developments in broader historical contexts. D2.His.2.6-8. Classify series of historical events and developments as examples of change and/or continuity. D2.His.3.6-8. Use questions generated about individuals and groups to analyze why they, and the developments they shaped, are seen as historically significant. D2.His.4.6-8. Analyze multiple factors that influenced the perspectives of people during different historical eras. D2.His.12.6-8. Use questions generated about multiple historical sources to identify further areas of inquiry and additional sources. D2.His.13.6-8. Evaluate the relevancy and utility of a historical source based on information such as maker, date, place of origin, intended audience, and purpose. D2.His.14.6-8. Explain multiple causes and effects of events and developments in the past. D2.His.16.6-8. Organize applicable evidence into a coherent argument about the past. D3.1.6-8. Gather relevant information from multiple sources while using the origin, authority, structure, context, and corroborative value of the sources to guide the selection.


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(Continued) Chapter 1: Assessment: Key Terms and Ideas, Think Critically, Analyze Visuals SE/PG: 76 Essential Question, 21st Century Learning, Document-Based Questions myworldhistory.com; Success Tracker SE/PG: 77

(Continued) D3.2.6-8. Evaluate the credibility of a source by determining its relevance and intended use. D4.2.6-8. Construct explanations using reasoning, correct sequence, examples, and details with relevant information and data, while acknowledging the strengths and weaknesses of the explanations. D4.3.6-8. Present adaptations of arguments and explanations on topics of interest to others to reach audiences and venues outside the classroom using print and oral technologies (e.g., posters, essays, letters, debates, speeches, reports, and maps) and digital technologies (e.g., Internet, social media, and digital documentary). D4.6.6-8. Draw on multiple disciplinary lenses to analyze how a specific problem can manifest itself at local, regional, and global levels over time, identifying its characteristics and causes, and the challenges and opportunities faced by those trying to address the problem.

Chapter 2: Beginning of Civilization SE/PG: 78-81 Essential Question SE/PG: 78 myStory/Audio SE/PG: 79-81



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Section 1: Early Agriculture SE/PG: 82-89 Map Skills SE/PG: 85 Closer Look: Catalhöyük SE/PG: 87 Chart Skills SE/PG: 88 Assessment: Key Terms, Key Ideas, Think Critically, Essential Question SE/PG: 89

D1.1.6-8. Explain how a question represents key ideas in the field. D1.4.6-8. Explain how the relationship between supporting questions and compelling questions is mutually reinforcing. D2.Geo.2.6-8. Use maps, satellite images, photographs, and other representations to explain relationships between the locations of places and regions, and changes in their environmental characteristics. D2.Geo.4.6-8. Explain how cultural patterns and economic decisions influence environments and the daily lives of people in both nearby and distant places. D2.Geo.5.6-8. Analyze the combinations of cultural and environmental characteristics that make places both similar to and different from other places. D2.Geo.8.6-8. Analyze how relationships between humans and environments extend or contract spatial patterns of settlement and movement. D2.His.1.6-8. Analyze connections among events and developments in broader historical contexts. D2.His.2.6-8. Classify series of historical events and developments as examples of change and/or continuity. D2.His.3.6-8. Use questions generated about individuals and groups to analyze why they, and the developments they shaped, are seen as historically significant. D2.His.4.6-8. Analyze multiple factors that influenced the perspectives of people during different historical eras. D2.His.14.6-8. Explain multiple causes and effects of events and developments in the past. D3.1.6-8. Gather relevant information from multiple sources while using the origin, authority, structure, context, and corroborative value of the sources to guide the selection.


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Section 2: Cities and Civilizations SE/PG: 90-97 Map Skills SE/PG: 92 myWorld Connections SE/PG: 93 Chart Skills SE/PG: 94 Culture Close-up SE/PG: 96 Assessment: Key Terms, Key Ideas, Think Critically, Essential Question SE/PG: 97

D1.1.6-8. Explain how a question represents key ideas in the field. D1.4.6-8. Explain how the relationship between supporting questions and compelling questions is mutually reinforcing. D2.Civ.2.6-8. Explain specific roles played by citizens (such as voters, jurors, taxpayers, members of the armed forces, petitioners, protesters, and office-holders). D2.Geo.2.6-8. Use maps, satellite images, photographs, and other representations to explain relationships between the locations of places and regions, and changes in their environmental characteristics. D2.Geo.4.6-8. Explain how cultural patterns and economic decisions influence environments and the daily lives of people in both nearby and distant places. D2.Geo.5.6-8. Analyze the combinations of cultural and environmental characteristics that make places both similar to and different from other places. D2.Geo.8.6-8. Analyze how relationships between humans and environments extend or contract spatial patterns of settlement and movement. D2.His.1.6-8. Analyze connections among events and developments in broader historical contexts. D2.His.2.6-8. Classify series of historical events and developments as examples of change and/or continuity. D2.His.3.6-8. Use questions generated about individuals and groups to analyze why they, and the developments they shaped, are seen as historically significant. D2.His.4.6-8. Analyze multiple factors that influenced the perspectives of people during different historical eras. D2.His.14.6-8. Explain multiple causes and effects of events and developments in the past. D3.1.6-8. Gather relevant information from multiple sources while using the origin, authority, structure, context, and corroborative value of the sources to guide the selection.


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D1.1.6-8. Explain how a question represents key ideas in the field. D1.4.6-8. Explain how the relationship between supporting questions and compelling questions is mutually reinforcing. D2.Geo.2.6-8. Use maps, satellite images, photographs, and other representations to explain relationships between the locations of places and regions, and changes in their environmental characteristics. D2.His.1.6-8. Analyze connections among events and developments in broader historical contexts. D2.His.2.6-8. Classify series of historical events and developments as examples of change and/or continuity. D2.His.3.6-8. Use questions generated about individuals and groups to analyze why they, and the developments they shaped, are seen as historically significant. D2.His.4.6-8. Analyze multiple factors that influenced the perspectives of people during different historical eras. D2.His.12.6-8. Use questions generated about multiple historical sources to identify further areas of inquiry and additional sources. D2.His.13.6-8. Evaluate the relevancy and utility of a historical source based on information such as maker, date, place of origin, intended audience, and purpose. D2.His.14.6-8. Explain multiple causes and effects of events and developments in the past. D2.His.16.6-8. Organize applicable evidence into a coherent argument about the past. D3.1.6-8. Gather relevant information from multiple sources while using the origin, authority, structure, context, and corroborative value of the sources to guide the selection.


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(Continued) D3.2.6-8. Evaluate the credibility of a source by determining its relevance and intended use. D4.2.6-8. Construct explanations using reasoning, correct sequence, examples, and details with relevant information and data, while acknowledging the strengths and weaknesses of the explanations. D4.3.6-8. Present adaptations of arguments and explanations on topics of interest to others to reach audiences and venues outside the classroom using print and oral technologies (e.g., posters, essays, letters, debates, speeches, reports, and maps) and digital technologies (e.g., Internet, social media, and digital documentary). D4.6.6-8. Draw on multiple disciplinary lenses to analyze how a specific problem can manifest itself at local, regional, and global levels over time, identifying its characteristics and causes, and the challenges and opportunities faced by those trying to address the problem.


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Primary Source: Digging for Clues SE/PG: 100-101 21st Century Learning: Hold an Agricultural Fair SE/PG: 102-103

D2.His.4.6-8. Analyze multiple factors that influenced the perspectives of people during different historical eras. D2.His.12.6-8. Use questions generated about multiple historical sources to identify further areas of inquiry and additional sources. D2.His.13.6-8. Evaluate the relevancy and utility of a historical source based on information such as maker, date, place of origin, intended audience, and purpose. D2.His.14.6-8. Explain multiple causes and effects of events and developments in the past. D4.2.6-8. Construct explanations using reasoning, correct sequence, examples, and details with relevant information and data, while acknowledging the strengths and weaknesses of the explanations. D4.3.6-8. Present adaptations of arguments and explanations on topics of interest to others to reach audiences and venues outside the classroom using print and oral technologies (e.g., posters, essays, letters, debates, speeches, reports, and maps) and digital technologies (e.g., Internet, social media, and digital documentary). D4.6.6-8. Draw on multiple disciplinary lenses to analyze how a specific problem can manifest itself at local, regional, and global levels over time, identifying its characteristics and causes, and the challenges and opportunities faced by those trying to address the problem. D3.1.6-8. Gather relevant information from multiple sources while using the origin, authority, structure, context, and corroborative value of the sources to guide the selection. D3.2.6-8. Evaluate the credibility of a source by determining its relevance and intended use.


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Unit 2: The Ancient Near East Chapter 3: The Fertile Crescent SE/PG: 106-109 Essential Question SE/PG: 106 myStory/Audio SE/PG: 107-109



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Section 1: The Civilization of Sumer SE/PG: 110-117 Map Skills SE/PG: 112 Closer Look: Cuneiform SE/PG: 115 Assessment: Key Terms, Key Ideas, Think Critically, Essential Question SE/PG: 117

D1.1.6-8. Explain how a question represents key ideas in the field. D1.4.6-8. Explain how the relationship between supporting questions and compelling questions is mutually reinforcing. D2.Eco.15.6-8. Explain the benefits and the costs of trade policies to individuals, businesses, and society. D2.Geo.2.6-8. Use maps, satellite images, photographs, and other representations to explain relationships between the locations of places and regions, and changes in their environmental characteristics. D2.Geo.5.6-8. Analyze the combinations of cultural and environmental characteristics that make places both similar to and different from other places. D2.Geo.6.6-8. Explain how the physical and human characteristics of places and regions are connected to human identities and cultures. D2.Geo.8.6-8. Analyze how relationships between humans and environments extend or contract spatial patterns of settlement and movement. D2.His.1.6-8. Analyze connections among events and developments in broader historical contexts. D2.His.2.6-8. Classify series of historical events and developments as examples of change and/or continuity. D2.His.3.6-8. Use questions generated about individuals and groups to analyze why they, and the developments they shaped, are seen as historically significant. D2.His.4.6-8. Analyze multiple factors that influenced the perspectives of people during different historical eras. D2.His.14.6-8. Explain multiple causes and effects of events and developments in the past. D3.1.6-8. Gather relevant information from multiple sources while using the origin, authority, structure, context, and corroborative value of the sources to guide the selection.


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Section 2: The First Empires SE/PG: 118-123 Closer Look: Hammurabi’s Code SE/PG: 122 Assessment: Key Terms, Key Ideas, Think Critically, Essential Question SE/PG: 123

D1.1.6-8. Explain how a question represents key ideas in the field. D1.4.6-8. Explain how the relationship between supporting questions and compelling questions is mutually reinforcing. D2.Civ.3.6-8. Examine the origins, purposes, and impact of constitutions, laws, treaties, and international agreements. D2.Civ.12.6-8. Assess specific rules and laws (both actual and proposed) as means of addressing public problems. D2.Civ.13.6-8. Analyze the purposes, implementation, and consequences of public policies in multiple settings. D2.His.1.6-8. Analyze connections among events and developments in broader historical contexts. D2.His.2.6-8. Classify series of historical events and developments as examples of change and/or continuity. D2.His.3.6-8. Use questions generated about individuals and groups to analyze why they, and the developments they shaped, are seen as historically significant. D2.His.4.6-8. Analyze multiple factors that influenced the perspectives of people during different historical eras. D2.His.14.6-8. Explain multiple causes and effects of events and developments in the past. D3.1.6-8. Gather relevant information from multiple sources while using the origin, authority, structure, context, and corroborative value of the sources to guide the selection.


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Section 3: The Assyrian and Persian Empires SE/PG: 124-131 Map Skills SE/PG: 126 Chart Skills SE/PG: 128 Culture Close-Up SE/PG: 130 Assessment: Key Terms, Key Ideas, Think Critically, Essential Question SE/PG: 131

D1.1.6-8. Explain how a question represents key ideas in the field. D1.4.6-8. Explain how the relationship between supporting questions and compelling questions is mutually reinforcing. D2.Eco.5.6-8. Explain ways in which money facilitates exchange by reducing transactional costs. D2.Civ.2.6-8. Explain specific roles played by citizens (such as voters, jurors, taxpayers, members of the armed forces, petitioners, protesters, and office-holders). D2.Civ.3.6-8. Examine the origins, purposes, and impact of constitutions, laws, treaties, and international agreements. D2.Civ.6.6-8. Describe the roles of political, civil, and economic organizations in shaping people’s lives. D2.Geo.2.6-8. Use maps, satellite images, photographs, and other representations to explain relationships between the locations of places and regions, and changes in their environmental characteristics. D2.His.1.6-8. Analyze connections among events and developments in broader historical contexts. D2.His.2.6-8. Classify series of historical events and developments as examples of change and/or continuity. D2.His.3.6-8. Use questions generated about individuals and groups to analyze why they, and the developments they shaped, are seen as historically significant. D2.His.4.6-8. Analyze multiple factors that influenced the perspectives of people during different historical eras. D2.His.14.6-8. Explain multiple causes and effects of events and developments in the past. D3.1.6-8. Gather relevant information from multiple sources while using the origin, authority, structure, context, and corroborative value of the sources to guide the selection.


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Section 4: The Phoenicians SE/PG: 132-137 Map Skills SE/PG: 133 Closer Look: A Phoenician Trade Ship SE/PG: 134 Closer Look: Development of the Alphabet SE/PG: 136-137 Assessment: Key Terms, Key Ideas, Think Critically, Essential Question SE/PG: 137

D1.1.6-8. Explain how a question represents key ideas in the field. D1.4.6-8. Explain how the relationship between supporting questions and compelling questions is mutually reinforcing. D2.Eco.15.6-8. Explain the benefits and the costs of trade policies to individuals, businesses, and society. D2.Geo.2.6-8. Use maps, satellite images, photographs, and other representations to explain relationships between the locations of places and regions, and changes in their environmental characteristics. D2.Geo.7.6-8. Explain how changes in transportation and communication technology influence the spatial connections among human settlements and affect the diffusion of ideas and cultural practices. D2.Geo.8.6-8. Analyze how relationships between humans and environments extend or contract spatial patterns of settlement and movement. D2.Geo.11.6-8. Explain how the relationship between the environmental characteristics of places and production of goods influences the spatial patterns of world trade. D2.His.1.6-8. Analyze connections among events and developments in broader historical contexts. D2.His.2.6-8. Classify series of historical events and developments as examples of change and/or continuity. D2.His.3.6-8. Use questions generated about individuals and groups to analyze why they, and the developments they shaped, are seen as historically significant. D2.His.4.6-8. Analyze multiple factors that influenced the perspectives of people during different historical eras. D2.His.14.6-8. Explain multiple causes and effects of events and developments in the past. D3.1.6-8. Gather relevant information from multiple sources while using the origin, authority, structure, context, and corroborative value of the sources to guide the selection.


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D1.1.6-8. Explain how a question represents key ideas in the field. D1.4.6-8. Explain how the relationship between supporting questions and compelling questions is mutually reinforcing. D2.Eco.15.6-8. Explain the benefits and the costs of trade policies to individuals, businesses, and society. D2.Civ.12.6-8. Assess specific rules and laws (both actual and proposed) as means of addressing public problems. D2.Geo.2.6-8. Use maps, satellite images, photographs, and other representations to explain relationships between the locations of places and regions, and changes in their environmental characteristics. D2.Geo.11.6-8. Explain how the relationship between the environmental characteristics of places and production of goods influences the spatial patterns of world trade. D2.His.1.6-8. Analyze connections among events and developments in broader historical contexts. D2.His.2.6-8. Classify series of historical events and developments as examples of change and/or continuity. D2.His.3.6-8. Use questions generated about individuals and groups to analyze why they, and the developments they shaped, are seen as historically significant. D2.His.4.6-8. Analyze multiple factors that influenced the perspectives of people during different historical eras. D2.His.12.6-8. Use questions generated about multiple historical sources to identify further areas of inquiry and additional sources. D2.His.13.6-8. Evaluate the relevancy and utility of a historical source based on information such as maker, date, place of origin, intended audience, and purpose. D2.His.14.6-8. Explain multiple causes and effects of events and developments in the past. D2.His.16.6-8. Organize applicable evidence into a coherent argument about the past. D3.1.6-8. Gather relevant information from multiple sources while using the origin, authority, D3.1.6-8. Gather relevant information from multiple sources while using the origin, authority, structure, context, and corroborative value of the


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Chapter 4: Ancient Egypt and Nubia SE/PG: 140-143 Essential Question SE/PG: 140 myStory/Audio SE/PG: 141-143


Section 1: Egypt Under the Pharaohs SE/PG: 144-151 Map Skills SE/PG: 145, 148 Chart Skills SE/PG: 149 Assessment: Key Terms, Key Ideas, Think Critically, Essential Question SE/PG: 151

D1.1.6-8. Explain how a question represents key ideas in the field. D1.4.6-8. Explain how the relationship between supporting questions and compelling questions is mutually reinforcing. D2.Civ.1.6-8. Distinguish the powers and responsibilities of citizens, political parties, interest groups, and the media in a variety of governmental and nongovernmental contexts. D2.Civ.6.6-8. Describe the roles of political, civil, and economic organizations in shaping people’s lives.


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(Continued) Section 1: Egypt Under the Pharaohs SE/PG: 144-151 Map Skills SE/PG: 145, 148 Chart Skills SE/PG: 149 Assessment: Key Terms, Key Ideas, Think Critically, Essential Question SE/PG: 151

(Continued) D2.Geo.2.6-8. Use maps, satellite images, photographs, and other representations to explain relationships between the locations of places and regions, and changes in their environmental characteristics. D2.Geo.5.6-8. Analyze the combinations of cultural and environmental characteristics that make places both similar to and different from other places. D2.Geo.6.6-8. Explain how the physical and human characteristics of places and regions are connected to human identities and cultures. D2.Geo.8.6-8. Analyze how relationships between humans and environments extend or contract spatial patterns of settlement and movement. D2.His.1.6-8. Analyze connections among events and developments in broader historical contexts. D2.His.2.6-8. Classify series of historical events and developments as examples of change and/or continuity. D2.His.3.6-8. Use questions generated about individuals and groups to analyze why they, and the developments they shaped, are seen as historically significant. D2.His.4.6-8. Analyze multiple factors that influenced the perspectives of people during different historical eras. D2.His.14.6-8. Explain multiple causes and effects of events and developments in the past. D3.1.6-8. Gather relevant information from multiple sources while using the origin, authority, structure, context, and corroborative value of the sources to guide the selection.


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Section 2: Art, Architecture, and Learning in Egypt SE/PG: 152-157 Closer Look: The Great Pyramids SE/PG: 154-155 myWorld Connections SE/PG: 155 Assessment: Key Terms, Key Ideas, Think Critically, Essential Question SE/PG: 157



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Section 3: Egypt and Nubia SE/PG: 158-163 Map Skills SE/PG: 159 Assessment: Key Terms, Key Ideas, Think Critically, Essential Question SE/PG: 163

D1.1.6-8. Explain how a question represents key ideas in the field. D1.4.6-8. Explain how the relationship between supporting questions and compelling questions is mutually reinforcing. D2.Eco.15.6-8. Explain the benefits and the costs of trade policies to individuals, businesses, and society. D2.Geo.2.6-8. Use maps, satellite images, photographs, and other representations to explain relationships between the locations of places and regions, and changes in their environmental characteristics. D2.Geo.11.6-8. Explain how the relationship between the environmental characteristics of places and production of goods influences the spatial patterns of world trade. D2.His.1.6-8. Analyze connections among events and developments in broader historical contexts. D2.His.2.6-8. Classify series of historical events and developments as examples of change and/or continuity. D2.His.3.6-8. Use questions generated about individuals and groups to analyze why they, and the developments they shaped, are seen as historically significant. D2.His.4.6-8. Analyze multiple factors that influenced the perspectives of people during different historical eras. D2.His.14.6-8. Explain multiple causes and effects of events and developments in the past. D3.1.6-8. Gather relevant information from multiple sources while using the origin, authority, structure, context, and corroborative value of the sources to guide the selection.


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D1.1.6-8. Explain how a question represents key ideas in the field. D1.4.6-8. Explain how the relationship between supporting questions and compelling questions is mutually reinforcing. D2.Civ.1.6-8. Distinguish the powers and responsibilities of citizens, political parties, interest groups, and the media in a variety of governmental and nongovernmental contexts. D2.Civ.6.6-8. Describe the roles of political, civil, and economic organizations in shaping people’s lives. D2.Geo.1.6-8. Construct maps to represent and explain the spatial patterns of cultural and environmental characteristics. D2.Geo.6.6-8. Explain how the physical and human characteristics of places and regions are connected to human identities and cultures. D2.His.1.6-8. Analyze connections among events and developments in broader historical contexts. D2.His.2.6-8. Classify series of historical events and developments as examples of change and/or continuity. D2.His.3.6-8. Use questions generated about individuals and groups to analyze why they, and the developments they shaped, are seen as historically significant. D2.His.4.6-8. Analyze multiple factors that influenced the perspectives of people during different historical eras. D2.His.12.6-8. Use questions generated about multiple historical sources to identify further areas of inquiry and additional sources. D2.His.13.6-8. Evaluate the relevancy and utility of a historical source based on information such as maker, date, place of origin, intended audience, and purpose. D2.His.14.6-8. Explain multiple causes and effects of events and developments in the past. D2.His.16.6-8. Organize applicable evidence into a coherent argument about the past. D3.1.6-8. Gather relevant information from multiple sources while using the origin, authority, D3.1.6-8. Gather relevant information from multiple sources while using the origin, authority, structure, context, and corroborative value of the


Grades 6-8




Chapter 5: Judaism and the Jewish People SE/PG: 166-169 Essential Question SE/PG: 166 myStory/Audio SE/PG: 167-169



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Section 1: The Origins of Judaism SE/PG: 170-175 Map Skills SE/PG: 171 Closer Look: The Exodus SE/PG: 172-173 Assessment: Key Terms, Key Ideas, Think Critically, Essential Question SE/PG: 175

D1.1.6-8. Explain how a question represents key ideas in the field. D1.4.6-8. Explain how the relationship between supporting questions and compelling questions is mutually reinforcing. D2.Civ.12.6-8. Assess specific rules and laws (both actual and proposed) as means of addressing public problems. D2.Geo.2.6-8. Use maps, satellite images, photographs, and other representations to explain relationships between the locations of places and regions, and changes in their environmental characteristics. D2.His.1.6-8. Analyze connections among events and developments in broader historical contexts. D2.His.2.6-8. Classify series of historical events and developments as examples of change and/or continuity. D2.His.3.6-8. Use questions generated about individuals and groups to analyze why they, and the developments they shaped, are seen as historically significant. D2.His.4.6-8. Analyze multiple factors that influenced the perspectives of people during different historical eras. D2.His.14.6-8. Explain multiple causes and effects of events and developments in the past. D3.1.6-8. Gather relevant information from multiple sources while using the origin, authority, structure, context, and corroborative value of the sources to guide the selection.


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Section 2: The Teachings of Judaism SE/PG: 176-181 Culture Close-Up SE/PG: 180 Assessment: Key Terms, Key Ideas, Think Critically, Essential Question SE/PG: 181



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Section 3: The Jewish People SE/PG: 182-187 Map Skills SE/PG: 183 Closer Look: The Diaspora myWorld Connections SE/PG: 185 Chart Skills SE/PG: 186 Assessment: Key Terms, Key Ideas, Think Critically, Essential Question SE/PG: 187

D1.1.6-8. Explain how a question represents key ideas in the field. D1.4.6-8. Explain how the relationship between supporting questions and compelling questions is mutually reinforcing. D2.Geo.2.6-8. Use maps, satellite images, photographs, and other representations to explain relationships between the locations of places and regions, and changes in their environmental characteristics. D2.Geo.8.6-8. Analyze how relationships between humans and environments extend or contract spatial patterns of settlement and movement. D2.Geo.10.6-8. Analyze the ways in which cultural and environmental characteristics vary among various regions of the world. D2.His.1.6-8. Analyze connections among events and developments in broader historical contexts. D2.His.2.6-8. Classify series of historical events and developments as examples of change and/or continuity. D2.His.3.6-8. Use questions generated about individuals and groups to analyze why they, and the developments they shaped, are seen as historically significant. D2.His.4.6-8. Analyze multiple factors that influenced the perspectives of people during different historical eras. D2.His.14.6-8. Explain multiple causes and effects of events and developments in the past. D3.1.6-8. Gather relevant information from multiple sources while using the origin, authority, structure, context, and corroborative value of the sources to guide the selection.


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D1.1.6-8. Explain how a question represents key ideas in the field. D1.4.6-8. Explain how the relationship between supporting questions and compelling questions is mutually reinforcing. D2.His.1.6-8. Analyze connections among events and developments in broader historical contexts. D2.His.2.6-8. Classify series of historical events and developments as examples of change and/or continuity. D2.His.3.6-8. Use questions generated about individuals and groups to analyze why they, and the developments they shaped, are seen as historically significant. D2.His.4.6-8. Analyze multiple factors that influenced the perspectives of people during different historical eras. D2.His.12.6-8. Use questions generated about multiple historical sources to identify further areas of inquiry and additional sources. D2.His.13.6-8. Evaluate the relevancy and utility of a historical source based on information such as maker, date, place of origin, intended audience, and purpose. D2.His.14.6-8. Explain multiple causes and effects of events and developments in the past. D2.His.16.6-8. Organize applicable evidence into a coherent argument about the past. D3.1.6-8. Gather relevant information from multiple sources while using the origin, authority, structure, context, and corroborative value of the sources to guide the selection. D3.2.6-8. Evaluate the credibility of a source by determining its relevance and intended use.


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(Continued) D4.2.6-8. Construct explanations using reasoning, correct sequence, examples, and details with relevant information and data, while acknowledging the strengths and weaknesses of the explanations. D4.3.6-8. Present adaptations of arguments and explanations on topics of interest to others to reach audiences and venues outside the classroom using print and oral technologies (e.g., posters, essays, letters, debates, speeches, reports, and maps) and digital technologies (e.g., Internet, social media, and digital documentary). D4.6.6-8. Draw on multiple disciplinary lenses to analyze how a specific problem can manifest itself at local, regional, and global levels over time, identifying its characteristics and causes, and the challenges and opportunities faced by those trying to address the problem.


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Primary Source: Polytheism and Monotheism SE/PG: 190-191 21st Century Learning: Solve a Water Shortage SE/PG: 192-193

D2.His.12.6-8. Use questions generated about multiple historical sources to identify further areas of inquiry and additional sources. D2.His.13.6-8. Evaluate the relevancy and utility of a historical source based on information such as maker, date, place of origin, intended audience, and purpose. D3.1.6-8. Gather relevant information from multiple sources while using the origin, authority, structure, context, and corroborative value of the sources to guide the selection. D4.2.6-8. Construct explanations using reasoning, correct sequence, examples, and details with relevant information and data, while acknowledging the strengths and weaknesses of the explanations. D4.3.6-8. Present adaptations of arguments and explanations on topics of interest to others to reach audiences and venues outside the classroom using print and oral technologies (e.g., posters, essays, letters, debates, speeches, reports, and maps) and digital technologies (e.g., Internet, social media, and digital documentary). D4.6.6-8. Draw on multiple disciplinary lenses to analyze how a specific problem can manifest itself at local, regional, and global levels over time, identifying its characteristics and causes, and the challenges and opportunities faced by those trying to address the problem. D4.7.6-8. Assess their individual and collective capacities to take action to address local, regional, and global problems, taking into account a range of possible levers of power, strategies, and potential outcomes.


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Unit 3: Ancient India and China Chapter 6: Civilizations of Early India SE/PG: 196-199 Essential Question SE/PG: 196 myStory/Audio SE/PG: 197-199



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Section 1: Indus Valley Civilization SE/PG: 200-205 Map Skills SE/PG: 201, 204 Closer Look: Indus Valley Achievements SE/PG: 203 Assessment: Key Terms, Key Ideas, Think Critically, Essential Question SE/PG: 205

D1.1.6-8. Explain how a question represents key ideas in the field. D1.4.6-8. Explain how the relationship between supporting questions and compelling questions is mutually reinforcing. D2.Geo.2.6-8. Use maps, satellite images, photographs, and other representations to explain relationships between the locations of places and regions, and changes in their environmental characteristics. D2.Geo.5.6-8. Analyze the combinations of cultural and environmental characteristics that make places both similar to and different from other places. D2.His.1.6-8. Analyze connections among events and developments in broader historical contexts. D2.His.2.6-8. Classify series of historical events and developments as examples of change and/or continuity. D2.His.3.6-8. Use questions generated about individuals and groups to analyze why they, and the developments they shaped, are seen as historically significant. D2.His.4.6-8. Analyze multiple factors that influenced the perspectives of people during different historical eras. D2.His.14.6-8. Explain multiple causes and effects of events and developments in the past. D3.1.6-8. Gather relevant information from multiple sources while using the origin, authority, structure, context, and corroborative value of the sources to guide the selection.


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Section 2: India's Vedic Age SE/PG: 206-211 Map Skills SE/PG: 207 Assessment: Key Terms, Key Ideas, Think Critically, Essential Question SE/PG: 211

D1.1.6-8. Explain how a question represents key ideas in the field. D1.4.6-8. Explain how the relationship between supporting questions and compelling questions is mutually reinforcing. D2.Civ.3.6-8. Examine the origins, purposes, and impact of constitutions, laws, treaties, and international agreements. D2.Geo.2.6-8. Use maps, satellite images, photographs, and other representations to explain relationships between the locations of places and regions, and changes in their environmental characteristics. D2.Geo.5.6-8. Analyze the combinations of cultural and environmental characteristics that make places both similar to and different from other places. D2.His.1.6-8. Analyze connections among events and developments in broader historical contexts. D2.His.2.6-8. Classify series of historical events and developments as examples of change and/or continuity. D2.His.3.6-8. Use questions generated about individuals and groups to analyze why they, and the developments they shaped, are seen as historically significant. D2.His.4.6-8. Analyze multiple factors that influenced the perspectives of people during different historical eras. D2.His.14.6-8. Explain multiple causes and effects of events and developments in the past. D3.1.6-8. Gather relevant information from multiple sources while using the origin, authority, structure, context, and corroborative value of the sources to guide the selection.


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Section 3: Hinduism SE/PG: 212-219 Culture Close-Up SE/PG: 213 Chart Skills SE/PG: 217 Map Skills SE/PG: 218 Assessment: Key Terms, Key Ideas, Think Critically, Essential Question SE/PG: 219

D1.1.6-8. Explain how a question represents key ideas in the field. D1.4.6-8. Explain how the relationship between supporting questions and compelling questions is mutually reinforcing. D2.Geo.2.6-8. Use maps, satellite images, photographs, and other representations to explain relationships between the locations of places and regions, and changes in their environmental characteristics. D2.Geo.5.6-8. Analyze the combinations of cultural and environmental characteristics that make places both similar to and different from other places. D2.Geo.6.6-8. Explain how the physical and human characteristics of places and regions are connected to human identities and cultures. D2.His.1.6-8. Analyze connections among events and developments in broader historical contexts. D2.His.2.6-8. Classify series of historical events and developments as examples of change and/or continuity. D2.His.3.6-8. Use questions generated about individuals and groups to analyze why they, and the developments they shaped, are seen as historically significant. D2.His.4.6-8. Analyze multiple factors that influenced the perspectives of people during different historical eras. D2.His.14.6-8. Explain multiple causes and effects of events and developments in the past. D3.1.6-8. Gather relevant information from multiple sources while using the origin, authority, structure, context, and corroborative value of the sources to guide the selection.


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Section 4: Buddhism SE/PG: 220-227 Chart Skills SE/PG: 224 Closer Look: Hinduism & Buddhism SE/PG: 225 Map Skills, myWorld Connections SE/PG: 226 Assessment: Key Terms, Key Ideas, Think Critically, Essential Question SE/PG: 227

D1.1.6-8. Explain how a question represents key ideas in the field. D1.4.6-8. Explain how the relationship between supporting questions and compelling questions is mutually reinforcing. D2.Geo.2.6-8. Use maps, satellite images, photographs, and other representations to explain relationships between the locations of places and regions, and changes in their environmental characteristics. D2.Geo.5.6-8. Analyze the combinations of cultural and environmental characteristics that make places both similar to and different from other places. D2.Geo.6.6-8. Explain how the physical and human characteristics of places and regions are connected to human identities and cultures. D2.His.1.6-8. Analyze connections among events and developments in broader historical contexts. D2.His.2.6-8. Classify series of historical events and developments as examples of change and/or continuity. D2.His.3.6-8. Use questions generated about individuals and groups to analyze why they, and the developments they shaped, are seen as historically significant. D2.His.4.6-8. Analyze multiple factors that influenced the perspectives of people during different historical eras. D2.His.14.6-8. Explain multiple causes and effects of events and developments in the past. D3.1.6-8. Gather relevant information from multiple sources while using the origin, authority, structure, context, and corroborative value of the sources to guide the selection.


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D1.1.6-8. Explain how a question represents key ideas in the field. D1.4.6-8. Explain how the relationship between supporting questions and compelling questions is mutually reinforcing. D2.His.1.6-8. Analyze connections among events and developments in broader historical contexts. D2.His.2.6-8. Classify series of historical events and developments as examples of change and/or continuity. D2.His.3.6-8. Use questions generated about individuals and groups to analyze why they, and the developments they shaped, are seen as historically significant. D2.His.4.6-8. Analyze multiple factors that influenced the perspectives of people during different historical eras. D2.His.12.6-8. Use questions generated about multiple historical sources to identify further areas of inquiry and additional sources. D2.His.13.6-8. Evaluate the relevancy and utility of a historical source based on information such as maker, date, place of origin, intended audience, and purpose. D2.His.14.6-8. Explain multiple causes and effects of events and developments in the past. D2.His.16.6-8. Organize applicable evidence into a coherent argument about the past. D3.1.6-8. Gather relevant information from multiple sources while using the origin, authority, structure, context, and corroborative value of the sources to guide the selection. D3.2.6-8. Evaluate the credibility of a source by determining its relevance and intended use.


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(Continued) D4.2.6-8. Construct explanations using reasoning, correct sequence, examples, and details with relevant information and data, while acknowledging the strengths and weaknesses of the explanations. D4.3.6-8. Present adaptations of arguments and explanations on topics of interest to others to reach audiences and venues outside the classroom using print and oral technologies (e.g., posters, essays, letters, debates, speeches, reports, and maps) and digital technologies (e.g., Internet, social media, and digital documentary). D4.6.6-8. Draw on multiple disciplinary lenses to analyze how a specific problem can manifest itself at local, regional, and global levels over time, identifying its characteristics and causes, and the challenges and opportunities faced by those trying to address the problem.

Chapter 7: India's Empires SE/PG: 230-233 Essential Question SE/PG: 230 myStory/Audio SE/PG: 231-233



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Section 1: The Maurya Empire SE/PG: 234-241 Map Skills, myWorld Connections SE/PG: 236 Closer Look: Indian Village Life SE/PG: 240 Assessment: Key Terms, Key Ideas, Think Critically, Essential Question SE/PG: 241

D1.1.6-8. Explain how a question represents key ideas in the field. D1.4.6-8. Explain how the relationship between supporting questions and compelling questions is mutually reinforcing. D2.Civ.3.6-8. Examine the origins, purposes, and impact of constitutions, laws, treaties, and international agreements. D2.Civ.6.6-8. Describe the roles of political, civil, and economic organizations in shaping people’s lives. D2.Geo.2.6-8. Use maps, satellite images, photographs, and other representations to explain relationships between the locations of places and regions, and changes in their environmental characteristics. D2.His.1.6-8. Analyze connections among events and devel

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