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6th Grade

7th Grade

Vocabulary

Vocabulary

Highlighted Notes

Highlighed Notes

PDSA

PDSA

Learning Resources

Learning Resources

6.3A Identify and explain the geographic factors responsible for patterns of population in places and regions. 6.3B Explain ways in which human migration influences the character of places and regions. 6.3D Identify the location of major world countries for each of the world regions. 6.9B Identify reasons for limiting the power of government. 6.9C Identify and describe examples of human rights abuses by limited or unlimited governments such as the oppression of religious, ethnic, and political groups. 6.14B Compare characteristics of institutions in various contemporary societies.

Learning Resources

Finding Longitude and Latitude

World Map

Finding Longitude and Latitude

This video will help you find longitutde and latitude on a map.

World Map

Unit Standards 7.1A Identify the major eras in Texas history, describe their defining characteristics, and explain the purpose of dividing the past into eras 7.3A Describe the chain of events that led to the Texas Revolution, including the Fredonian Rebellion, the Mier y Teran Report, the Law of April 6, 1830, the Turtle Bayou Resolutions, and the arrest of Stephen F. Austin. 7.20C Organize and interpret information from outlines, reports, databases, and visuals, including graphs, charts, timelines, and maps 7.21A Create and interpret thematic maps, graphs, and charts representing various aspects of Texas during the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries 7.20C Organize and interpret information from outlines, reports, databases, and visuals, including graphs, charts, timelines, and maps 7.22A Use social studies terminology correctly. .

6th Grade Word Wall

Appeasement

Deportation

Genocide

Persecution

Segregation

Concentration Camp

Axis Powers

Allied Powers

Holocaust

Fascist

OPEC stands for Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries. It's an intergovernmental organization that coordinates the petroleum policies of its member countries. OPEC members agree to limit how much oil each country can produce and sell

The removal of salt from seawater

a region in the Middle East that includes Israel and Palestine

the belief that there is only one God

a native or inhabitant of Israel, or a person of Israeli descent.

a native or inhabitant of Palestine, or a person of Palestinian descent.

Appeasement When someone gives in to the demands of another person or group to avoid a fight or argument.

Deportation Forcing someone to leave a country because they don’t have permission to stay.

Genocide When a group of people tries to kill all the members of another group, usually because of their race, religion, or culture.

Persecution Treating someone badly, often because of their race, religion, or beliefs.

Segregation Keeping people apart based on their race, religion, or other differences.

Concentration Camp A place where large groups of people, often prisoners, are kept in horrible conditions, usually during a war.

Axis The group of countries, led by Germany, Italy, and Japan, that fought together in World War II.

NORTH

Allies The group of countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, and the Soviet Union, that fought against the Axis in World War II.

SOUTH

Holocaust A terrible event during World War II when millions of Jewish people and others were killed by the Nazis.

Fascist Someone who believes in a government led by a dictator, where people have little freedom, and the government is very controlling.

7th Grade Word Wall

Mier y Teran Report

Fredonian Rebellion

Law of April 6, 1830

Anahuac

Turtle Bayou Resolutions

Arrest of Stephen F Austin

A constitution describes a government’s structure and processes

a section of a constitution that protects individual freedoms

Proclamation: An important announcement made for everyone to hear.

Grievance: A complaint about something that seems unfair.

Delegate: A person chosen to speak or act for others.

Congress: A group of people who meet to make laws or decisions for a country.

Militia: A group of regular people trained to fight in emergencies.

Skirmish: A small fight or battle.

Siege: A long attack on a place to try to take control of it.

Artillery: Big guns or cannons used in battles.

Casualty: Someone hurt or killed in a fight or accident.

Texian: A person who lived in Texas during the time it fought for independence from Mexico.

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