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eLearn Curriculum Connection Index
All NewsQwests are categorized as one of the following:
• World-National News
• Science and Tech News
• What’s the Buzz? (Fun/Pop Culture News)
All NewsQwests are assigned by Grade Levels:
• Grades 6 - 8
• Grades 9 - 10
• Grades 11 - 12
Civics: Goal 14
• U.S. Government
– Legislative Branch
– Executive Branch
– Judicial Branch
– Government Agencies
– Political System
– Electoral System
– Government Programs
– Armed Forces
– Foreign Policy
– Judicial System
– Homeland Security
• U.S. Constitution
– Civic Responsibilities
– Civil Rights
– States Rights
Economics: Goal 15 and 17
• U.S. Economy
– Free Market
– Supply and Demand
– Markets
– Manufacturing
– Service Industries
– Transportation
– Communications
– Marketing
– Employment
– Recession
– Government Controls
– Entrepreneurism
• Global Economy
– Economic Systems
– International Trade
• Political and Cultural Geography
– Geographical Representations (maps, locations)
– Natural Resources
– Land Demarcations
– Populations and Cultures
– Human Migration
– Economic Interdependence
– International Cooperation
– International Conflict
– Sectarian Violence
– Political Systems
– Crime
History: Goal 16 and 18
• U.S. History
– Colonization and Settlement (1585 – 1763)
– Revolution and the New Nation (1754 – 1820s)
– Expansion and Reform (1801 – 1861)
– Civil War and Reconstruction (1850 – 1877)
– Industrial Development (1870 – 1900)
– World War I (1914 - 1918)
– Emergence of Modern U.S. (1890 – 1930)
– The Great Depression and World War II (1929 – 1945)
– Postwar United States (1945 – early 1970s)
– Struggle for Civil Rights (1955 – 1968)
– Contemporary United States (1968 – present)
• World History
– Beginnings of Human Society
– Early Civilizations and Pastoral People (4000 – 1000 B.C.)
– Classical Traditions, Major Religions, and Empires
– Exchanges and Encounters (A.D. 300 – 1000)
– Hemispheric Interactions (A.D. 1000 – 1500)
– First Global Age (1450 – 1770)
– Age of Revolutions (1750 – 1914)
– Crisis and Achievement (1900 – 1945)
– Global Interaction (1945 – present)
• Anthropology
– Origins of Humankind
– Physical, Cultural Development, Biological Characteristics of Humankind
– Social Customs and Beliefs of Humankind
• Archaeology and Art History
– Historic or Prehistoric People and Cultures
– Artifacts, Inscriptions, Monuments and other Excavated Remains
• U.S. and International Culture
– Ethnic Groups
– Religion
– Education
– Literature
– Art
– Music
– Drama
– Entertainment
– Sports
– Media
– Crime
– Ethics
Science and Technology: Goal 11-13
• Physical Science
– Chemistry
– Physics
• Life Science
– Plants
– Animals
– Biodiversity
– Microbiology (study of bacteria, viruses, parasites)
– Biochemistry (cells and genetics)
– Ecology
– Paleontology
• Earth Science
– Atmosphere
– Climate - Weather
– Geology
– Oceanography
– Physical environment
• Space Science
– Astronomy
– Solar System
• Technology
– Development and Applications
Health: Goal 22 and 23
– Diseases and Conditions
– Fitness
– Nutrition
– Public Health
– Medical Science and Technology
