Grade Social Studies
7th and 8th grades

7th grade

Geography- DCHS SS theme 6

8.2.1- Themes of Geography

· list, define, match to examples

· past, present, future human-environment interaction

· apply themes in historical analysis

Early Man- DCHS SS themes 2,8

8.2.2- Technological and social advances that improved lives of early people

· list examples

· explain lasting impact

· compare to advances of today's society

River Civilizations of Egypt and China- DCHS SS themes 2,4,5,6,8,

8.2.3- The early river civilizations of Egypt and China

compare and contrast:

· social, political and economic institutions

· geography and history

· religious traditions

· contributions & legacies

Geography and History of our North American Neighbors- DCHS SS themes 2-8

8.2.4- Geography, history and connection to the United States

· describe the civilizations that developed in Mesoamerica

· identify ways that geography has influenced settlement patterns, culture, and the economy of Canada and Mexico

· Understand major historical events of Canada and Mexico

· Analyze current events connecting Canada and Mexico to the United States

8th Grade

Challenges Faced by the New U.S. Government- DCHS SS themes 1,2,3

8.3.1- Background and drafting of the Constitution

· list reasons for writing the new Constitution

· give examples of struggles over ratification

· describe conflicts that led the emergence of two political parties

· explain why the Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution

Our National Government- DCHS SS theme 1

8.3.2- Structure, Functions, and Powers of the Three Branches of the National
Government

· list the purposes of the U.S. Government

· Identify the basic structures, functions, and powers of government

· list the requirements for amending the U.S. Constitution

Economics- DCHS SS theme 6

8.4.1 Basic Introduction to Economics

· define the laws of supply and demand

· chart the supply and demand curves, surplus, shortage, and equilibrium

· explain the effect of producer and consumer behavior on markets using real-world examples

Nebraska History Project- DCHS SS themes may vary but students will be required to address at least 3 in their projects.

8.5.1 Students will complete a student-directed, multi-media project on a topic
of their choice dealing with one of the ideas below:

· Native Americans of Nebraska

· Nebraska's Connection to War and Conflict

· Local History of David City/Butler County

· another idea approved by the teacher