United States and Nebraska History
US-8.1.1 Students will describe the major cultures in the
Americas before the 17th century.
5-SS-8.1.1a Describe how geography and climate influenced the way
Native Americans lived.
5-SS-8.1.1b Describe the cultures of Native Americans.
US-8.1.2 Students will describe the major
people, events, and ideas that led to the exploration and settlement
of the Americas by Europeans.
5-SS-8.1.2a Describe the motivations, obstacles and
accomplishments of key expeditions from Europe.
5-SS-8.1.2b Describe how the early explorations changed the lives of
Native Americans.
US-8.1.3 Students will describe Colonial
America.
5-SS-8.1.3a Describe the factors that led to the founding of the
colonies.
5-SS-8.1.3b Describe geographic, economic and social differences in
the three colonial regions.
US-8.1.4 Students will describe key people,
events, and ideas of the American Revolution.
5-SS-8.1.4a Describe the sources of dissatisfaction that led to
the American Revolution.
5-SS-8.1.4b Identify key individuals and events in the American
Revolution.
5-SS-8.1.4c Explain why the colonies were able to defeat the
British.
US-8.1.5 Students will describe the growth and
change in the United States from 1801-1861.
5-SS-8.1.5a Describe territorial exploration, expansion and
settlement.
5-SS-8.1.5b State reasons for the movement of people and goods across
America
US-8.1.6 Students will identify causes, key
events, and the effects of the Civil War and Reconstruction.
5-SS-8.1.6a Describe differences between the North and the
South.
5-SS-8.1.6b Identify key events leading to secession.
5-SS-8.1.6c Identify key individuals and events of the Civil War.
5-SS-8.1.6d Describe how the North was able to defeat the South.
6-SS-8.1.6a Describe the impact of Reconstruction policies on the
South (13th, 14th, 15th
Amendments).
6-SS-8.1.6b Describe economic and philosophical differences between
the North and the South.
6-SS-8.1.6c Identify key people and their accomplishments during this
period.
US-8.1.7 Students will describe post-Civil War
changes in the United States, and the role of the United States in
world affairs up to the Great Depression.
6-SS-8.1.7a Explain why immigrants transformed American life, the
obstacles they faced and the contributions they made.
6-SS-8.1.7b Describe the United Statesí participation in
national and world events (Spanish-American War, Panama Canal, World
War I, etc.)
US-8.1.8 Students will describe social and
economic developments of the Great Depression.
6-SS-8.1.8a Describe social and economic changes that occurred
during the Great Depression.
6-SS-8.1.8b Describe the New Deal and the future role of government
in the economy.
US-8.1.9 Students will identify causes, key
events, and the effects of World War II.
6-SS-8.1.9a Identify events and ideas that led to the United
States' involvement in WWII.
6-SS-8.1.9b Describe the United States' participation in WWII.
6-SS-8.1.9c Identify key people and events of WWII.
6-SS-8.1.9d Describe life in the United States after WWII.
US-8.1.10 Students will describe people, events
and ideas since World War II.
6-SS-8.1.10a Explain segregation, desegregation, and the Civil
Rights Movement.
6-SS-8.1.10b Describe the changing role of women in America.
6-SS-8.1.10c Describe key political leaders of the period.
6-SS-8.1.10d Describe the impact of the technology
revolution.
World History
WH-8.2.1Students will relate fundamental geographic themes and
physical geography to historical development.
7-SS-8.2.1a List and define the themes of geography and match to
examples.
7-SS-8.2.1b Give examples of how humans are affected by climate,
landforms, and natural resources.
8-SS-8.2.1a Apply themes of geography in historical
analysis.
WH-8.2.2 Students will describe the lifestyle
of early man.
7-SS-8.2.2a Compare characteristics of Paleolithic and Neolithic
societies.
7-SS-8.2.2b Identify technological and social advances that improved
lives of early people.
WH-8.2.3 Students will describe the ancient
river civilization of Egypt.
7-SS-8.2.3a Identify social, political, and economic institutions
of Egypt.
7-SS-8.2.3b Describe the geography and history of the
civilization.
7-SS-8.2.3c Summarize religious traditions of the civilization.
7-SS-8.2.3d Describe significant contributions and
legacies.
WH-8.2.4 Students will describe the ancient
river civilizations of China.
7-SS-8.2.4a Identify social, political, and economic institutions
of ancient China.
7-SS-8.2.4b Describe the geography and history of the
civilizations.
7-SS-8.2.4c Summarize religious traditions of the civilizations.
7-SS-8.2.4d Describe significant contributions and
legacies.
WH-8.2.5 Students will describe the development
of civilization in Africa and the Americas.
7-SS-8.2.5a Identify ways selected African civilizations passed
on their culture.
7-SS-8.2.5b Summarize how West African and East African kingdoms
developed because of trade.
7-SS-8.2.5c Explain why people crossed into the Americas from
Asia.
7-SS-8.2.5d Describe the civilizations that developed in
Mesoamerica.
7-SS-8.2.5e Describe what life was like for the Incas of South
America.
WH-8.2.6 Students will identify significant
people and events in Mexican history and present-day Mexico.
7-SS-8.2.6a Identify ways that geography has influenced
settlement patterns, culture, and the economy of Mexico.
7-SS-8.2.6b Identify major historical events of Mexico and their
effects.
WH-8.2.7 Students will identify significant
people and events in Canadian history and present-day Canada.
7-SS-8.2.7a Identify ways that geography has influenced
settlement patterns, culture, and the economy of Canada.
7-SS-8.2.7b Identify major historical events of Canada and their
effects.
WH-8.2.8 Students will describe the economic
relationship between the North American countries.
7-SS-8.2.8a Identify the major exports and imports of the North
American countries.
7-SS-8.2.8b Explain how NAFTA has impacted trade.
7-SS-8.2.8c Describe the economic relationship between Cuba and the
United States and its impact on the local economy.
7-SS-8.2.8d Explain how trade has affected the lifestyles of North
Americans.
7-SS-8.2.8e Analyze current events related to the interdependence of
North American trade partners.
WH-8.2.9 Students will describe the development
and cultural impact of major religions.
7-SS-8.2.9a Identify the origins, customs, beliefs, and spread of
major religions.
7-SS-8.2.9b Give examples of how religious and other cultural
differences between groups of people have resulted in short- and
long-term conflicts.
8.3 United States Government/Civics
G/C8.3.1 Students will describe challenges faced by the new
United States Government
8-SS-8.3.1a List the reasons for writing the new Constitution
8-SS-8.3.1b Give examples of struggles over ratification
8-SS-8.3.1c Describe the conflicts that led to the emergence of two
political parties.
G/C8.3.2 Students will describe the structure
of, and principles embodied in, the United States Constitution
8-SS-8.3.2a List the purposes of the U.S. government
8-SS-8.3.2b Explain why the Bill of Rights was added to the
Constitution.
8-SS-8.3.2c Cite the fundamental ideals and principles that form the
foundation of our government.
G/C8.3.3 Students will compare the structure,
functions, and powers of the three branches of national
government.
8-SS8.3.3a Identify the basic structures, functions, and powers
of government.
8-SS8.3.3b Chart the separation and sharing of powers within levels
of government.
8-SS8.3.3c List the requirements for amending the United States
Constitution.
G/C8.3.4 Students will summarize the rights and
responsibilities of United States citizens.
6-SS-8.3.4 Summarize how citizens' rights have changed in the
20th century.
8-SS-8.3.4a Describe ways individuals participate in the political
process.
8-SS-8.3.4b Identify the way individuals of different interest groups
can influence government.
8-SS-8.3.4c Identify the citizenís role in the election
process and appointment of officials.
8-SS-8.3.4d Describe the impact of the media on public opinion
policy.
8.4 Economics
8.4.1 Students will describe the structure and function of the
United States economy and the role of citizens within the
economy.
8-8.4.1a Chart the effect of producer and consumer behavior on
markets.
8-8.4.1b Explain how individuals and businesses act as consumers,
savers, investors, and borrowers.
8-8.4.1c Give examples of common forms of credit, savings,
investments, and purchases.
8.5 Nebraska Geography, History, and
Government
8.5.1 Students will describe the Nebraska landscape.
8-SS-8.5.1a Identify significant geological developments
8-SS-8.5.1b Describe climate patterns, natural resources, and
vegetation
8-SS-8.5.1c Read a topographic map of Nebraska, identifying regions
and landforms.
NE8.5.2 Students will describe the Native
American groups of Nebraska
8-SS-8.5.2a Identify and compare early inhabitants of
Nebraska
8-SS-8.5.2b Describe modern Native American nations in
Nebraska
NE8.5.3 Students will describe the major
people, events, and ideas of the exploration and settlement of
Nebraska
8-SS-8.5.3a Match regions of Nebraska with countries that
explored and claimed them.
8-SS-8.5.3b Identify American explorers and their exploration routes
across Nebraska
8-SS-8.5.3c Identify various trails that crossed Nebraska
8-SS-8.5.3d Describe the early settlement in Nebraska prior to
territorial status.
NE8.5.4 Students will describe the major
people, events, and ideas from territory to statehood of Nebraska
8-SS-8.5.4a Describe the relationship between the government and
Native Americans
8-SS-8.5.4b Explain the importance of the Kansas-Nebraska Act
8-SS-8.5.4c Identify reasons for increased settlement in Nebraska
8-SS-8.5.4d Cite events of the Civil War and Indian War that
had an impact on Nebraska
8-SS-8.5.4e Give examples of advances in technology that
contributed to the growth of Nebraska
NE8.5.5 Students will describe the major
people, events, and ideas from statehood through the 1800s
8-SS-8.5.5a Describe the problems that continued between
Nebraskans and the Native Americans
8-SS-8.5.5b Identify factors that contributed to the growing Nebraska
economy
8-SS-8.5.5c Use primary sources to describe the lifestyle of
Nebraskans in the late 1800s
NE8.5.6 Students will describe the major
people, events, and ideas from 1900 to the present
8-SS-8.5.6a Identify political viewpoints of the time period
8-SS-8.5.6b List factors that contributed to the changing economy and
continued economic growth
8-SS-8.5.6c Describe how WWI and WWII impacted Nebraska
8-SS-8.5.6d Identify current events that will affect Nebraskans and
predict the impact that they will have.
NE8.5.7 Students will describe Nebraska and
local government and the role of the Nebraska citizen.
8-SS8.5.7a Identify the basic structure, functions, and powers of
state and local government
8-SS8.5.7b List the changes in Nebraska government that occurred as
it moved from territory to state
8-SS8.5.7c Describe the structure of the Nebraska constitution
8-SS8.5.7d Identify the citizenís role in the Nebraska and
local government.
8.6 General Social Studies Skills
SSS8.6.1 Students will use a variety of skills
to interpret, analyze, and evaluate social studies concepts and
documents.
5-SS-8.6.1a Use various types of maps.
5-SS-8.6.1b Identify and interpret primary and secondary sources
5-SS-8.6.1c Interpret timelines, graphs, charts, and tables of key
events.
5-SS-8.6.1d Identify how current events impact society.
6-SS-8.6.1a Use various types of maps.
6-SS-8.6.1b Identify and interpret primary and secondary sources
6-SS-8.6.1c Interpret timelines, graphs, charts, and tables of key
events.
6-SS-8.6.1d Identify how current events impact society.