The following is a compilation of review resources for your child. Also, the social studies Europe binder should be a great resource! The test will be multiple choice, fill-in-the blank, matching, and essay. We will review a different section each day: Monday - Review Historical Understandings -making historical happenings flash cards in class -20 multiple choice review questions for homework Historical Understandings SS6H6 The student will analyze the impact of European exploration and colonization on various world regions. I can identify the causes of European exploration and colonization; include religion, natural resources, a market for goods, and the contributions of Prince Henry the Navigator. I can trace the empires of Portugal, Spain, England, and France in Asia, Africa, and the Americas. I can trace the colonization of Australia by the United Kingdom. I can explain the impact of European empire building in Africa and Asia on the outbreak of WWI. SS6H7 The student will explain conflict and change in Europe to the 21st century. I can describe the major developments following World War I: the Russian Revolution, the Treaty of Versailles, worldwide depression, and the rise of Nazism. I can explain the impact of WWII in terms of the Holocaust, the origins of the Cold War, and the rise of Superpowers. I can explain how the collapse of the Soviet Union led to the end of the Cold War and German reunification.
Tuesday – Review Government Understandings -crossword puzzle in class -20 multiple choice review questions for homework Government/Civics Understandings SS6CG4 The student will compare and contrast various forms of government. I can describe the ways government systems distribute power: unitary, confederation, and federal. I can explain how governments determine citizen participation: autocratic, oligarchic, and democratic. I can describe the two predominant forms of democratic governments: parliamentary and presidential. SS6CG5 The student will explain the structure of modern European governments. I can compare the parliamentary system of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (United Kingdom), the federal system of the Federal Republic of Germany (Germany), and the federation of the Russian Federation(Russia), distinguishing the form of leadership and the role of the citizen in terms of voting and personal freedoms. I can describe the purpose of the European Union and the relationship between member nations.
Wednesday – Review Geographic Understandings -no classwork (4H lesson today on financial responsibility) -20 multiple choice review questions for homework Geographic Understandings SS6G8 The student will locate selected features of Europe. I can locate on a world and regional political- physical map: the Danube River, Rhine River, English Channel, Mediterranean Sea, European Plain, the Alps, Pyrenees, Ural Mountains, Iberian Peninsula, and Scandinavian Peninsula. I can locate on a world and regional political-physical map the countries of Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Russia, Spain, Ukraine, and United Kingdom. SS6G9 The student will discuss environmental issues in Europe. I can explain the major concerns of Europeans regarding the issues such as acid rain in Germany, air pollution in the United Kingdom, and the nuclear disaster in Chernobyl, Ukraine. SS6G10 The student will explain the impact of location, climate, natural resources, and population distribution on Europe. I can compare how the location, climate, and natural resources of the United Kingdom and Russia affect where people live and how they trade. I can compare how the location, climate, and natural resources of Germany and Italy affect where people live and how they trade. SS6G11 The student will describe the cultural characteristics of Europe. I can explain the diversity of European languages as seen in a comparison of German, English, Russian, French, and Italian. I can describe the major religions in Europe; include Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. I can explain how the literacy rate affects the standard of living in Europe.
Thursday – Economic Understandings -complete unit review on PPT -20 multiple choice review questions for homework Economic Understandings SS6E5 The student will analyze different economic systems. I can compare how traditional, command, and market, economies answer the economic questions of 1 -what to produce, 2-how to produce, and 3-for whom to produce. I can explain how most countries have a mixed economy located on a continuum between pure and market and pure command. I can compare the basic types of economic systems found in the United Kingdom, Germany, and Russia. SS6E6 The student will analyze the benefits of and barriers to voluntary trade in Europe. I can compare and contrast different types of trade barriers such as tariffs, quotas, and embargos. I can explain why international trade requires a system for exchanging currencies between nations. SS6E7 The student will describe factors that influence economic growth and examine their presence or absence in Europe. I can explain the relationship between investment in human capital (education and training) and gross domestic product (GDP). I can explain the relationship between investment in capital (factories, machinery, and technology) and gross domestic product (GDP). I can describe the role of natural resources in a country’s economy. I can describe the role of entrepreneurship.
Friday – Europe Unit Test
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