Interim 2 Checklist
- 1. 6th Grade Social Studies Interim 2 Checklist Economic Developments of Europe • Know the basic economic systems • Know the basic types of economic systems found in UK, Germany and Russia • Know the benefits of and barriers to voluntary trade in Europe • Know how to explain the factors that influence economic growth and examine their presence or absence in Europe • Know why a currency exchange is needed Geography of Canada • Locate on a world and regional political /physical map: the St. Lawrence River, Hudson Bay, Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean, the Great Lakes, Canadian Shield, and Rocky Mountains • Describe how Canada’s location, climate, and natural resources have affected where people live • Describe how Canada’s location, climate, and natural resources impact trade • Explain the major environmental concerns of Canada regarding acid rain and pollution of the Great Lakes • Explain the affect the extraction and use of natural resources have on the Canadian Shield and timber resources Historical Developments of Canada • Explain the impact of European contact on Canada • Describe the influence of the French on the language and religion of Canada • Describe the influence of the English on the language and religion of Canada • Explain how Canada became an independent nation • Describe Quebec’s independence movement Political Systems of Europe • Describe the structure of the Canadian government as a constitutional monarchy, a parliamentary democracy, and a federation • Describe the role of the citizens in terms of voting and personal freedoms