Social Studies Middle School Guide

​●​ ​How did Chief Walker’s leadership, and the leadership of other American Indians, influence the​ ​reaction of American Indians to newcomers to the territory?​ ​●​ ​What is the historical significance of the Dominguez and Escalante expedition?​ ​LEARNING INTENTIONS​ ​●​ ​I can demonstrate understanding of complex prehistoric Native American cultures in Utah by​ ​studying artifacts.​ ​●​ ​I can analyze the interconnections between American Indian cultures and Utah’s physical features by​ ​using primary sources and secondary sources with teacher guidance.​ ​●​ ​I can use basic economic concepts to explore American Indian communities.​ ​●​ ​I can explain the causes and effects of exploration of Utah using primary and secondary sources with​ ​teacher guidance.​ ​●​ ​I can gather information on the current situation of one of Utah's sovereign nations​ ​.​ ​To be included throughout the Unit:​ ​●​ ​I can analyze primary and secondary sources to determine the author and their claim, date, and location (if​ ​applicable) and summarize the information present.​ ​VOCABULARY​ ​Natural resources​ ​Rendezvous​

​Trade​ ​Surplus​ ​Scarcity​ ​Nomadic​ ​Sovereignty​

​Culture​ ​Artifact​ ​Barter​

​RESOURCES​ ​Social Studies CSD Middle School Drive​ ​ASSESSMENTS​

​KEY LANGUAGE USE AND ML SUPPORTS​

​Explain​ ​Argue​

​Social Studies Assessments​

​Information on Key Language Uses​ ​Supports for Multilingual Learners​