It is important to know and understand the standards that relate to your learning.  Look at these standards to help you better understand not just what you are learning, but the process as well.

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History

3.1 The student will explain how the contributions of ancient Greece and Rome have influenced the present world in terms of architecture, government (direct and representative democracy), and sports.

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Geography

3.4 The student will develop map skills by a) locating Greece, Rome, and West Africa;

3.6 The student will read and construct maps, tables, graphs, and/or charts.

 

Economics

3.7 The student will explain how producers in ancient Greece, Rome, and the West African empire of Mali used natural resources, human resources, and capital resources in the production of goods and services.

3.8 The student will recognize that because people and regions cannot produce everything they want, they specialize in what they do best and trade for the rest.

3.9 The student will identify examples of making an economic choice and will explain the idea of opportunity cost (what is given up when making a choice).