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In this unit, students will understand various places and regions in the United States. Students will explore key elements of a world map and key geographic terms. Throughout this unit, students will research and investigate to understand the location and patterns of settlement and the geographic factors that influence where people live.

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Constitution Week is an American observance to commemorate the 1787 adoption of the United States Constitution. Constitution Week commemorates the formation and signing on September 17, 1787, of the United States Constitution and recognize all who, by coming of age or by naturalization, have become citizens. Students will learn about citizenship in the school and classroom as well as and the rights and responsibilities of U.S. citizens.

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The Colonization unit begins by looking at the founding of St. Augustine in 1565 and proceeds through the establishment of the original 13 colonies. Students will consider the reasons for settlement; the government, geography, culture, and economics of the colonies; and accomplishments of significant individuals.

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The purpose of this unit is to explore the causes that lead to the American Revolution. This leads into the Revolutionary War, including the reasons for writing the Declaration of Independence and the historical figures involved.

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Throughout this unit students will determine branches of government and how they resolve issues, analyze the amendments in the Bill of Rights, read and interpret excerpts from the U.S. Constitution. The purpose of this unit is to explore the results of the American Revolution and the impact on the formation of our current system of government. Students will learn how our current government is set up and functions based on the U.S. Constitution.

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The purpose of this unit is for students to form an understanding of the basic economic patterns of early societies in the United States. They will understand the development, characteristics, and benefits of the free enterprise system, and patterns of work and economic activities in the United States.

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The purpose of this unit is to understand how territories were added and the impact this had on diverse groups and explore the events leading up to the Civil War. This unit moves from 1783 - 1860, beginning with the settlers moving west of the Appalachian Mountains through the Gadsden Purchase.

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Students will learn about the causes of the Civil War, events that lead to it and the changes brought about by it. This unit will cover a time frame from 1861-1865.

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This unit explores the period of time known as the Industrial Revolution, and the impact of American ideas about progress and opportunity in relation to the economic development of the United States. Students will explore major events in this time period as well as patriotic symbols and landmarks. This unit will span from 1865 - 1877 beginning with the Industrial Revolution, moving through the Civil War, and ending with Reconstruction.

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This unit spans over the 20th century. The purpose of this unit is to explain the factors that led to the U.S. becoming a world power as well as to understanding the benefits of a free enterprise system and the patterns of work and economic activities in the U.S. Students will explore the expansion of rights for all Americans.

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The purpose of this unit is for students to explore the timeframe of The Civil Rights Movement (1954-1965) and understand the important events that occured during this time. Students will understand why the Civil Rights Movement occured and what some of the effects of the movement were.

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During this unit, students will research and explore important issues, events, and individuals in the United States during the 21st century including The Information Age, 9/11, The War on Terror, and the 2008 Presidential Election.