CH   6.  8

Economics

The student analyzes the impact of economic forces, ideas and institutions so as to recognize and understand complex relationships in social science.

CH   6.  9

Geography

The student demonstrates understanding of the impact of geography in order to relate the importance of geographical locations and features to historical events and trends.

CH   6. 10

Government

The student participates in the constitutional system of government.

CH   6. 11

  Culture

The student demonstrates an understanding of the multiple influences of gender, family background, religion, ethnicity, socioeconomic position and nationality as the bases for analysis of individual identity.

CH   6. 12

Historical

   Skills

The student analyzes historical patterns and relationships to apply and use the skills of historical thinking.

CH   6. 13

Historical

 Content

The student applies pertinent knowledge regarding American history to develop an identity as a member of American society.

CH   6. 14

New Jersey

The student recognizes New Jersey as a unique geographic and historic location.

CH   6.8

Grade 8

Economics

The student analyzes the impact of economic forces, ideas and institutions so as to recognize and understand complex relationships in social science.

Benchmarks

A. Traces changes in American economic system from colonial mercantilism to modern mixed economy

B.   Analyzes the effect of economic changes on individuals, society and the environment

C. Recognizes, assesses and articulates the relationship between government and economy

CH   6. 9

 Grade 8

Geography

The student demonstrates understanding of the impact of geography in order to relate the importance of geographical locations and features to historical events and trends.

Benchmarks

A.  Applies, interprets and expresses geographical information through the use of maps, charts, graphs and other tools.

B.  Explains how environmental and human factors account for regional differences

C.   Analyzes cultural impact of acquisition of lands

D. Describes how changes in technology impact the development of the United States

CH   6. 10

Grade 8

Government

The student learns the tenets of democratic citizenship and how to participate in the constitutional system of government in the United States.

Benchmarks

A.   Examines the origins of democratic systems and historical background leading to the development of the Constitution

B. Demonstrates an in-depth understanding of the US Constitution

C.  Analyzes current political system

D. Compares/contrasts world government systems to the American Constitution

E. Examines democratic citizenship through the humanities

CH   6. 11

Grade 8

Culture

The student demonstrates an understanding of the multiple influences of gender, family, background, religion, ethnicity, socioeconomic position and nationality as the bases for analysis of individual identity.

Benchmarks

A.   Identifies and articulates significant influences of different cultures on American identity

B. Assesses and articulates demographic trends in history and today

C.  Analyzes the political, social, economic and technological factors which cause cultural change

D.  Evaluates reasons for immigration and its impact on society

E. Analyzes the influence of various cultural institutions, and examines the customs of people from different backgrounds

CH   6. 12

 Historical Skills

The student analyzes historical patterns and relationships to apply and use the skills of historical thinking.

Benchmarks

A.  Detects bias and evaluates the validity of sources

B.   Examines the processes of decision making, relates cause and effect, identifies multiple causations, and evaluates policy options

C.  Reconstructs chronology of critical events

D.  Researches and analyzes multiple forms of historical documents

E.   Applies historical perspectives through writings, debates, presentations and simulations                                                                                                                                

CH   6. 13

Grade 8

Historical Content

The student applies pertinent knowledge regarding American history to develop an identity as a member of American society.

Benchmarks

A.  Examines and explains the struggle for control in North America among various European powers

B.    Analyzes and explains factors shaping the development of various English colonies in North America, and traces interaction during colonization

C.  Evaluates and defines how slavery reshaped European and African life in the Americas

D.  Assesses and articulates the causes and effects of the American Revolutionary movement and the consequential war

E.  Analyzes and explains the origins and development of the American political system from the Revolution through the “Era of Good Feelings”

F. Traces and articulates US territorial expansion between 1801 and 1861, and explains how it affected relations with external powers and Native Americans

G. Explores and explains the economic and demographic factors that led to sectional tensions leading to the Civil War

H. Evaluates and articulates the sources and character of cultural, religious, and social reform movements in US History

I. Demonstrates an understanding of the causes and results of the Civil War and Reconstruction Periods