Bath School Department 2003
Content Area: Social Studies

Grade 7

Content Standard: Economics
C. Comparative Systems

Students will analyze how different economic systems function and change over time.
Common Assessment(s):
Performance Indicators

Students will be able to:

Essential Elements
(Specific grade level learning objectives)
Suggested Performance Activities

Suggested Classroom Assessments
Vocabulary

2. Compare how different economies meet basic wants and needs over time.

Comparison of the 13 colonies.

How the colonies met the needs of the British.

Students will research a colony's economy.

Students will compare and contrast two Colonial economies and how they met basic wants and needs over time.

Triangular trade
tariffs