Geography
These imaginary lines run east to west and measure the distance north or south of the equator.
Latitude.
What goes vertically that measures distance from Prime Meridian?
This is the war that colonists fought to gain independence from Great Britain.
American Revolution.
The President may turn down laws passed by Congress with this power.
Veto.
This is the general term for buying and selling of goods.
Trade.
Imports and Exports.
These are the rising and falling of ocean water caused mainly by the Moon’s gravity.
Tides.
This is the reason for different seasons on opposite sides of the equator.
Earth's tilted axis.
This movement pushed for equal rights for black Americans. Key figures include Martin Luther King Jr and Rosa Parks.
Civil Rights Movement.
The system which keeps all 3 branches of government from holding too much power.
Checks and balances.
The amount of goods available for sale.
How much people want to buy something.
Supply and Demand.
If there is an overstock of supply, how do you think that will affect prices? If there are few items with high demand, how do you think that will sell?
This is the movement of soil and rock from one place to another, often caused by water, wind, or ice.
Erosion.
Usually located near the equator, these are characterized by heavy rainfall, humidity, and rich biodiversity.
Rainforests.
Talk about different earth biomes- tundra, grassland, forests, deserts.
The war fought between the north (Union) and the south (Confederate) over the institutionalization of slavery.
The Civil War.
Who won?
Aside from the Supreme Court, these are held so citizens can vote for their leaders and make decisions in a democracy.
Elections.
Who elects Supreme Court justices?
The Silk Road was one of these in medieval times.
Trade route.
Talk about different routes and how important that was.
These large pieces of the earth's crust move slowly and can create earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanoes, and mountains.
Tectonic plates.
Show diagram of earth's parts.
This term describes weather patterns in an area over a long period of time.
Climate.
These explorers set out with Sacagawea to map the unexplored Lousiana territory, find a route to the pacific ocean, and learn more about Native Americans.
Lewis and Clark.
Talk about westward expansion.
The supreme law of the United States is written in this document.
The Constitution.
Also touch on Declaration of Independence.
This is when you try to use your money in a way to earn more money in the future.
Investment.
This is the largest body of water on our planet.
Pacific Ocean.
The Fertile Crescent includes this long river in Egypt, responsible for excellent soil conditions to grow crops.
The Nile
This time period was when machines began to replace hand tools and factories were built.
Industrial Revolution.
Short video on that. Steam engines, Farm work to factories, schools, cotton gin, spinning Jenny.
House of Representatives. Senate.
What do they do?
This is extra money a bank pays you for keeping your money in an account.
Interest.
Talk about Interest you owe interest on loans.
This term describes a place where people from many different cultures come together and blend, like the United States.
Melting Pot.