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Social Studies — Grade 7

Goal 1

The learner will use the five themes of geography and geographic tools to answer geographic questions and analyze geographic concepts.

Goal 2

The learner will assess the relationship between physical environment and cultural characteristics of selected societies and regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Goal 3

The learner will analyze the impact of interactions between humans and their physical environments in Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Goal 4

The learner will identify significant patterns in the movement of people, goods, and ideas over time and place in Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Goal 5

The learner will evaluate the varied ways people of Africa, Asia, and Australia make decisions about the allocation and use of economic resources.

Goal 6

The learner will recognize the relationship between economic activity and the quality of life in Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Goal 7

The learner will assess the connections between historical events and contemporary issues in Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Goal 8

The learner will assess the influence and contributions of individuals and cultural groups in Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Goal 9

The learner will analyze the different forms of government developed in Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Goal 10

The learner will compare the rights and civic responsibilities of individuals in political structures in Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Goal 11

The learner will recognize the common characteristics of different cultures in Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Goal 12

The learner will assess the influence of major religions, ethical beliefs, and values on cultures in Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Goal 13

The learner will describe the historic, economic, and cultural connections among North Carolina, the United States, Africa, Asia, and Australia.