PA WORLD HISTORY STANDARDS 8.1.6D Describe and explain historical research. 8.4.6A Identify and explain how individuals and groups made significant political and cultural contributions to world history. 8.4.6B Identify and explain important documents, material artifacts and historic sites in world history. 8.4.6C Identify and explain how continuity and change has affected belief systems, commerce and industry, innovations, settlement patterns, social organizations, transportation and women's roles in world history. 8.4.6D Explain how conflict and cooperation among social groups and organizations affected world history. GEOGRAPHY 7.3.6B Describe the human characteristics of places and regions by their cultural characteristics. 7.3.6C Describe the human characteristics of places and regions by their political activities. READING, WRITING, SPEAKING and LISTENING 1.2.8.A Read and understand essential content of information text and documents in all academic areas. 1.4.8B Write multi-paragraph informational pieces. 1.5.8A Write with a sharp, distinct focus. 1.5.8B Write using well-developed content appropriate for the topic. 1.5.8C Write with controlled and/or subgtle organization. 1.8.8C Organize, summarize, and present the mains ideas from research.