6.1.16 Develop and compare timelines that identify major people, events, and developments in the history of individual civilizations and/or countries that comprise Europe and the Americas.

6.1.17 Use the terms "decade," "century," and "millennium," and compare alternative ways that historical periods and eras are designated by identifying the organizing principles upon which each is based.

6.1.18 Recognize historical perspectives in fiction and non-fiction stories by identifying the historical context in which events unfolded and by avoiding evaluation of the past solely in terms of present-day norms.

6.1.19 Analyze cause and effect relationships, keeping in mind multiple causation, including the importance of individuals, ideas, human interests, beliefs, and chance in history.

6.1.20 Differentiate between factual and fictional historical accounts; explain the meaning of historical passages by identifying who was involved, what happened, where it happened, what events led to these developments, and what consequences or outcomes followed.

6.1.21 Form research questions, and use a variety of information resources* to obtain, evaluate, and present historical data on the people, places, events, and developments in the history of Europe and the Americas.

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6.3.1 Explain the components of most maps (title, scale, legend, grid, and projection). Compare different map types (topographic, thematic, etc.) and different map projections, and explain the appropriate use for each.

6.3.2 Use latitude and longitude to locate places on Earth and describe the uses of  locational technology, such as Global Positioning Systems (GPS)* and Geographic Information Systems (GIS)*.

6.3.9 Identify patterns of population distribution and growth in Europe and the Americas, and explain changes in these patterns, which have occurred over time.

6.3.10 Compare and contrast cultural patterns, such as language, religion, and ethnicity, in various parts of Europe, the Caribbean, and North, South, and Central America.

6.3.11 Research the reasons for the locations of the major manufacturing and agricultural regions of Europe and the Americas, using a variety of information resources*.

* information resources: print media, including books, magazines, and newspapers; electronic media, such as radio, television, web sites, and databases; and community resources, such as individuals and organizations

6.3.13 Analyze and give examples of the consequences of human impact on the physical environment, and evaluate ways in which technology influences human capacity to modify the physical environment.

6.3.14 Give examples of how both natural and technological hazards have impacted the physical environment and human populations in specific areas of Europe and the Americas.

6.3.15 Give examples of how land and water forms, climate, and natural vegetation have influenced historical trends and developments in Europe and the Western Hemisphere.

6.3.16  Identify environmental issues that affect Europe and the Americas.  Examine contrasting perspectives on these problems and explain how human-induced changes in the physical environment in one place cause changes in another place.

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Student Objectives

1. Students will create a research question and use a variety of information resources to obtain, evaluate and present historical data on the development of Crawfordsville.

2. Students will analyze significant events from Crawfordsville's history and what impact they have had on its present.

3. Students will create a multimedia presentation utilizing various forms of technology and appropriate oral presentation skills. 

4. Students will develop a greater appreciation for Crawfordsville, Indiana and its history.

Technology Standards

1.B.  Students will be proficient in the use of technology.

2.B.  Students will practice responsible use of technology systems, information, and software.

2.C.  Students will develop positive attitudes toward technology uses that support lifelong learning, collaboration, personal pursuits, and productivity.

3.A.  Students will use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity.

3.B.  Students will use productivity tools to collaborate in constructing technology-enhanced models, prepare publications, and produce other creative works.

4.B.  Students will use a variety of media and formats to communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences.

5.A.  Students will use technology to locate, evaluate, and collect information from a variety of sources.

5.C.  Students will evaluate and select new information resources and technological innovations based on the appropriateness for specific tasks.

Technology Foundation Standards

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