Unit 2:

The United States

KBAD identify key events leading up to the struggle for independence.

Enduring Understanding: Humans can manipulate their environment.

Essential Question: What is the relationship between Americans and the land?

Standards: 1.4c- view historic events through the eyes of those who were there, as shown in their art, writings, music, and artifacts2.4b- explore the lifestyles, beliefs, traditions, rules and laws, and social/cultural needs and wants of people during different periods in history and in different parts of the world3.1e- investigate how people depend on and modify the physical environment

Efs Standards: Natural Laws and Ecological Principles F4: Clarify the importance of a great diversity of life (biodiversity) to the long-term sustainability of humankind and other living species on Earth.Multiple Perspectives H9: Demonstrate the ability to empathize with and experience the outlook and emotions of another being by putting themselves “in their shoes” and identify what it is like to see the world from someone else’s “shoes.”The Dynamic of Systems & Change C23: Take responsibility for the effect of their actions on present and future generations.Multiple Perspectives H12: Be able to identify other people’s interests and how these interests create their behaviors.Sustainable Economics D7: Envision how their choices and actions can contribute to a sustainable future.

Where is this taking place?

What time of day is it?

Who might live here?

What else do you notice about the setting?

What type of buildings do see?

What is happening to the people in this picture?

What are they wearing?

Why might this be happening?

What is happening to the people in this picture?

What adjectives can you use to describe this situation?

What verbs can you use to tell the story in this picture?

Who is on the right hand side of this picture?

How are the two groups of people different?