Content Standards

SD Standards

Goal 1—Geography: Students will understand interrelationships of people, places, and the environment.

Goal 2—Civics: Students will understand the historical development and contemporary role of governmental power and authority.

Goal 3—Economics: Students will understand the role of money, banking, savings, and credit in Westward expansion.

SD Content Standard Indicators

Analyze the relationships among the natural environments, the movement of peoples, and the development of societies.

Analyze the chronology of various historical eras to determine connections and cause/effect relationships.

Analyze the economic impact of the availability and utilization of various resources on societies.

SD Content Standard Benchmarks

Explore the use of natural resources in local and regional economic activity.

Analyze the obstacles and successes of the early settlers in creating communities, including land resources, and waterways.

Compare and contrast various characteristics, which distinguish specific time periods in history.