Standards

Strand 1: History - Student Outcomes

Place in the temporal order and understand the role, route, and

success of the following explorers: The Vikings (Leif Eriksson),
Christopher Columbus, Ponce de Leon, Hernando de Soto, Henry
Hudson, John Cabot, Francisco Vasquez Coronado, Magellan,
Americus Vespucci, Francisco Pizarro, Hernando Cortes, and the
location of the French exploration.

Understand the importance of European historical events, religion,

and economy in the exploration and colonization of North America:
the Age of Enlightenment; the changes in the religious climate of
Europe.

Understand that increased acceptance of the theory of the earth as a

sphere and improved use of mathematics contributed to advances in
cartography and subsequent advances in travel.

Recognize that increased knowledge of astronomy influenced the

ability to survey accurately, predict weather, and develop more
accurate calendars.

Understand the importance of cause and effect in relationship to the

settlement of North America and the subsequent changes in Native
American societies.

Recognize how European ideas, such as religion, governing, and land

use, conflicted with ideas of the Native Americans.

Explain how language differences between the colonists and the

Native Americans contributed to misunderstanding and conflict.

Recognize the consequences of technological advances on the

environment, both intended and unintended.

Explain that social class, gender, and race was frequently a measure

of respect for human rights.

Explain the difference in values placed on goods, services, and

property by Native Americans and colonists and make connections to
conflicts.

Strand 2: Geography - Student Outcomes

Make connections between geographic features and appropriate

economic ventures including: fewer people in agricultural areas, such
as marshes that supported cranberry growth; and more people in
industrial areas such as shipbuilding ports.

Compare patterns of exploration and colonization and relationship to

present boundaries.

Strand 3: Economics - Student Outcomes

Explain how the search for quicker and more reliable trade routes

became factors in exploration.

Explain the difference in values placed on goods, services, and

property by Native Americans and colonists and make connections to
conflicts

Strand 4: Civics and Government - Student Outcomes

Recognize that change occurred through the concerted efforts of

individuals, often in the minority, over an extended period of time.