High School Social Studies

A - Map and Spatial Thinking Skills (Globe Skills)

• compare and contrast the categories of natural, cultural, and political features found on maps as it relates to the African American experience
• use map key/legend to acquire information from physical, political, resource, product, and economic maps
• draw conclusions and make generalizations based on information from maps
• compare maps of the same place at different points in time and from different perspectives to determine changes, identify trends, and generalize about human activities

B - Information Processing Skills

• compare similarities and differences
• organize items chronologically
• identify and write about issues and/or problems and alternative solutions
• distinguish between fact and opinion as used in informational/explanatory text
• identify and use primary and secondary sources
• interpret timelines, charts, and tables
• analyze artifacts
• draw conclusions and make generalizations
• analyze graphs and diagrams 
• translate dates into centuries, eras, or ages
• formulate appropriate research questions
• write arguments, informative text, and explanatory text that determine adequacy and/or relevancy of information
• interpret political cartoons

C - Ancient Africa (3100 BC - 1800 AD)

• describe pre-colonial African empires and kingdoms

D - The Influence of Geography on the Transatlantic Slave Trade (1500-1800)

• analyze the influence of geography on the economic, political, and social development of slavery in the United States

E - The Growth of Slavery in America during Colonial Settlement to Pre-Civil War (1619-1860)

• analyze the economic, political, and legal justifications for and against the establishment and continuation of slavery

F - African/Black Life during Colonial Settlement to Pre-Civil War (1619-1860)

• analyze African American life and cultural contributions

G - African American/Black Life during the Civil War and Reconstruction

• analyze the roles of African Americans during the Civil War and Reconstruction

H - African American/Black Life after Emancipation through World War I

• analyze the rise of Jim Crow and its effects on the life experiences of African Americans after Emancipation through WWI

I - African American/Black Life during the Harlem Renaissance through the mid-20th century

• describe the political, economic, social, and cultural developments of African Americans during the Harlem Renaissance through the mid-20th century

J - African American/Black Life during the Great Depression and WWII

• analyze the conditions and contributions of African Americans during the Great Depression and WWII

K - African American/Black Life during the Modern Civil Rights Movement

• analyze the successes and failures of the Civil Rights Movement in the United States

L - African American/Black Life during the late 20th - 21st centuries

• analyze how African-American culture and experience from the late 20th century to the 21st century ushered in a new mainstream America

M - African American/Black Issues in Contemporary Times

• analyze the issues confronting contemporary African American communities in the 21st century

A - Map and Globe Skills

• compare and contrast the categories of natural, cultural, and political features found on maps
• compare maps with data sets (e.g., charts, tables, graphs) and/or readings to draw conclusions and make generalizations
• use map key/legend to acquire information from historical, physical, political, resource, product, and economic maps
• compare maps of the same place at different points in time and from different perspectives to determine changes, identify trends, and generalize about human activities
• draw conclusions and make generalizations based on information from maps

B - Information Processing Skills

• identify and write about issues and/or problems and alternative solutions
• identify main idea, detail, sequence of events, and cause and effect in a social studies context
• organize items chronologically
• distinguish between fact and opinion as used in informational/explanatory text
• identify and use primary and secondary sources
• check for consistency of information
• construct charts and tables
• write arguments, informative text, and explanatory text that draw conclusions and make generalizations
• analyze graphs and diagrams
• interpret timelines
• identify social studies reference resources to use for a specific purpose
• analyze artifacts
• write arguments, informative text, and explanatory text that determine adequacy and/or relevancy of information
• translate dates into centuries, eras, or ages
• interpret political cartoons
• formulate appropriate research questions
• compare similarities and differences 

C - Foundations and Principles of American Government

• compare and contrast various systems of government
• demonstrate knowledge of the organization and powers of the national government
• demonstrate knowledge of the framing and structure of the United States Constitution
• demonstrate knowledge of the political philosophies that shaped the development of United States constitutional government
• demonstrate knowledge of the federal system of government described in the United States Constitution
• analyze the meaning and importance of each of the rights guaranteed under the Bill of Rights and how each is secured

D - Political Participation

• analyze the difference between involuntary and voluntary participation in civic life
• demonstrate knowledge of local, state, and national elections

E - Three Branches of Government

• demonstrate knowledge of the criminal justice process
• describe the tools used to carry out United States foreign policy, including diplomacy and treaties; economic, military, and humanitarian aid; and sanctions and military intervention
• demonstrate knowledge of the executive branch of government
• demonstrate knowledge of the organization and powers of state and local government described in the Georgia Constitution
• explain the process for impeachment and removal from office and its use for federal officials as defined in the U.S. Constitution
• demonstrate knowledge of the legislative branch of government
• explain the functions of the departments and agencies of the federal bureaucracy
• demonstrate knowledge of the operation of the judicial branch of government
• demonstrate knowledge of civil liberties and civil rights

A  - Map and Spatial Thinking Skills (Globe Skills)

• compare and contrast the categories of natural, cultural, and political features found on maps as it relates to the African American experience
• use map key/legend to acquire information from physical, political, resource, product, and economic maps
• draw conclusions and make generalizations based on information from maps
• compare maps of the same place at different points in time and from different perspectives to determine changes, identify trends, and generalize about human activities

B - Information Processing Skills

• compare similarities and differences
• organize items chronologically
• identify and write about issues and/or problems and alternative solutions
• distinguish between fact and opinion as used in informational/explanatory text
• identify and use primary and secondary sources
• interpret timelines, charts, and tables
• analyze artifacts
• draw conclusions and make generalizations
• analyze graphs and diagrams
• translate dates into centuries, eras, or ages
• formulate appropriate research questions
• write arguments, informative text, and explanatory text that determine adequacy and/or relevancy of information

C - Pre-Columbian America

• describe pre-Columbian Indigenous life/communities, including economic, religious, and cultural systems

D - Indigenous Life during the 15th - 16th centuries

• Examine life for the Indigenous nations during the 15th - 16th centuries

E - Indigenous Life during the 17th - 18th centuries

• Explain the significant factors of Indigenous nations' contact with Europeans during the 17th - 18th centuries

F - Indigenous Life during the 19th - 20th centuries

• analyze and explain the impact of U.S. economic and political policies on Indigenous nations during the 19th - 20th centuries

G - Indigenous Nations' Activism

• analyze various political methods utilized by Indigenous nations to regain their rights during the 20th century to present day

H - Indigenous Nations' Contributions

• investigate the strategies Indigenous nations have employed to represent themselves authentically, promote advancement, and combat the effects of inequality and marginalization

I - Indigenous Nations' Issues in Contemporary Times

• analyze the issues confronting contemporary Indigenous nations in the 21st century

A  - Map and Spatial Thinking Skills (Globe Skills)

• compare and contrast the categories of natural, cultural, and political features found on maps as it relates to the African American experience
• use map key/legend to acquire information from physical, political, resource, product, and economic maps
• draw conclusions and make generalizations based on information from maps
• compare maps of the same place at different points in time and from different perspectives to determine changes, identify trends, and generalize about human activities

B - Information Processing Skills

• compare similarities and differences
• organize items chronologically
• identify and write about issues and/or problems and alternative solutions
• distinguish between fact and opinion as used in informational/explanatory text
• identify and use primary and secondary sources
• interpret timelines, charts, and tables
• analyze artifacts
• draw conclusions and make generalizations
• analyze graphs and diagrams
• translate dates into centuries, eras, or ages
• formulate appropriate research questions
• write arguments, informative text, and explanatory text that determine adequacy and/or relevancy of information
• interpret political cartoons

C - Geographic Understandings

• explain the geographic and cultural landscape of regions of origin that AAPI communities have immigrated and/or descended from

D - AAPI Life from mid 19th century to early 20th century

• analyze AAPI immigration and U.S. perceptions during the 1850s to the 1900s and the impact on politics and activism

E - AAPI Life from 1910s - 1940s

• explain the treatment of AAPI communities during the 1930s and 1940s including cultural, political, legal, social, and economic issues

F - AAPI Life during the mid 20th Century

• analyze how AAPI communities were impacted politically, socially, economically, and culturally during the 1950s - 1970s

G - AAPI Life from 1980s - 2000s

• analyze the influence of key factors, people, and events that have affected AAPI civil rights and American culture

H - AAPI Life from 2001 to Present

• analyze the civil, political, economic, and social strategies AAPI communities have employed to advocate for themselves and combat the effects of inequality and marginalization during the late 20th century to present day

A - Map and Globe Skills

• compare and contrast the categories of natural, cultural, and political features found on maps as it relates to global civic engagement
• compare maps with data sets (e.g., charts, tables, graphs) and/or readings to draw conclusions and make generalizations
• draw conclusions and make generalizations based on information from maps
• use map key/legend to acquire information from physical, political, resource, product, and economic maps

B - Information Processing Skills

• formulate appropriate research questions
• write arguments, informative text, and explanatory text that determine the adequacy and/or relevancy of information
• interpret political cartoons
• compare similarities and differences
• write arguments, informative text, and explanatory text that draw conclusions and make generalizations
• identify and write about issues and/or problems and alternative solutions
• analyze graphs and diagrams
• check for consistency of information
• identify social studies reference resources to use for a specific purpose
• construct charts and tables
• distinguish between fact and opinion as used in information/explanatory text
• identify and use primary or secondary sources

C - Civil Dialogue

• explain and apply the principles of civil dialogue

D - Origins and Purposes of Government

• analyze the origins and purposes of law, government, and the political system in America
• analyze the importance of the Constitution in granting rights and powers individually and collectively in America 

E - Principles, Functions, and Organization of Government

• demonstrate an understanding of the function and organization of the federal government of the United States of America
• identify the relationship and division of powers between the federal government and state governments

F - Foundations of Citizen Participation in America

• analyze historical documents as they pertain to the rights of citizens to participate in American government
• evaluate the roles, rights, and responsibilities of S. citizens, and determine methods of active participation in society, government and the political system

G - 1st Amendment Protections for Civic Engagement

• examine the impact of rights guaranteed in the 1st Amendment on Civic Engagement

H - Citizen Participation in America

• evaluate the role of political parties and candidates in being the voice of the American people in government
• apply civic virtues and democratic principles in school and community settings
• analyze the role of various forces on the American Political System

I - Religion and Civic Engagement

• analyze the relationship between religion and civic engagement

J - Civics in Action (Simulation I)

• explain the importance of being an active problem-solving citizen utilizing the appropriate pathways to solve local and state problems
• develop a plan to resolve a state or local problem by researching public policy alternatives, identifying appropriate government agencies to address the issue, and determining a course of

K - Contemporary and Global Citizenship

• demonstrate an understanding of contemporary issues in world affairs, and evaluate the role and impact of U.S. foreign policy as it pertains to civic engagement
• analyze and explain global citizen issues

L - Civics in Action (Simulation II)

• develop a plan to resolve a global problem by researching public policy alternatives, identifying appropriate government agencies to address the issue, and determining a course of action.

A - Map and Globe Skills

• use map key/legend to acquire information from physical, political, resource, product, and economic maps
• compare and contrast the categories of natural, cultural, and political features found on maps as it relates to comparative government and politics
• draw conclusions and make generalizations based on information from maps
• compare maps with data sets (e.g., charts, tables, graphs) and/or readings to draw conclusions and make generalizations

B - Information Processing Skills

• formulate appropriate research questions
• interpret political cartoons
• distinguish between fact and opinion as used in information/explanatory text
• analyze graphs and diagrams
• compare similarities and differences
• construct charts and tables
• check for consistency of information
• write arguments, informative text, and explanatory text that draw conclusions and make generalizations
• identify and write about issues and/or problems and alternative solutions
• write arguments, informative text, and explanatory text that determine the adequacy and/or relevancy of information
• identify social studies reference resources to use for a specific purpose
• identify and use primary or secondary sources

C - Introduction to Comparative Politics

• explain the processes used within the study of comparative politics

D - Political Systems, Regimes and Governments

• explain sources of power, legitimacy and authority in different types of political systems
• describe the sources of political legitimacy for the different types of regimes
• explain the process and goals of democratization 
• explain the differences between a democratic and authoritarian regime/government, including the factors that indicate the degree to which a country falls into either category 

E - Political Institutions

• describe parliamentary, presidential and semi-presidential systems
• explain the structure, function, and change of executive leadership, legislatures, and judiciaries in countries with different types of political systems

F - Political Culture and Participation

• explain the extent to which civil rights and civil liberties are protected or restricted in different regimes
• explain how political values and beliefs frame policy choices to address particular political problems
• describe civil society and political culture and how they influence the operation of countries
• explain the nature and role of political participation as related to a regime's use of authority and power

G - Party and Electoral Systems and Citizen Organizations

• describe electoral systems and election rules among countries with different types of political systems or regimes
• describe characteristics of political party systems and party membership

H - Political and Economic Changes and Development

• compare and contrast political responses to global market forces
• explain how global economic and technological forces influence political policies, behaviors, and culture

A - Map and Globe Skills

• draw conclusions and make generalizations based on information from maps
• compare and contrast the categories of natural, cultural, and political features found on maps as it relates to trade
• compare maps with data sets (e.g., charts, tables, graphs) and/or readings to draw conclusions and make generalizations
• use map key/legend to acquire information from physical, political, resource, product, and economic maps

B - Information Processing Skills

• construct charts and tables
• formulate appropriate research questions
• identify and write about issues and/or problems and alternative solutions
• distinguish between fact and opinion as used in informational/explanatory text
• identify and use primary and secondary sources
• check for consistency of information
• write arguments, informative text, and explanatory text that determine adequacy and/or relevancy of information
• identify social studies reference resources to use for a specific purpose
• compare similarities and differences
• analyze graphs and diagrams
• write arguments, informative text, and explanatory text that draw conclusions and make generalizations
• interpret political cartoons

C - Economic Trends

• analyze current trends leading to international economic cooperation

D - Environmental Progress

• analyze the struggle between environmental protection and economic progress

E - Family and Urbanization

• describe the challenges relating to urbanization and changes in family and household structure 

F - Human Rights and Societal Issues

• analyze the causes for the growth of radical groups throughout the world and the effects of such growth
• analyze the major issues regarding international human rights
• recognize the growing diversity of American society

G - 21st Century Issues

• analyze the costs, benefits, and opportunities presented by technology as a means to address political, social, and economic problems

A - Map and Globe Skills

• draw conclusions and make generalizations based on information from maps
• compare maps with data sets (e.g., charts, tables, graphs) and/or readings to draw conclusions and make generalizations
• use map key/legend to acquire information from historical, physical, political, resource, product, and economic maps
• compare and contrast the categories of natural, cultural, and political features found on maps
• compare maps of the same place at different points in time and from different perspectives to determine changes, identify trends, and generalize about human activities

B - Information Processing Skills

• check for consistency of information
• identify and use primary and secondary sources
• organize items chronologically
• identify social studies reference resources to use for a specific purpose
• analyze artifacts
• write arguments, informative text, and explanatory text that draw conclusions and make generalizations
• interpret political cartoons
• construct charts and tables
• write arguments, informative text, and explanatory text that determine adequacy and/or relevancy of information
• distinguish between fact and opinion as used in informational/explanatory text
• identify main idea, detail, sequence of events, and cause and effect in a social studies context
• compare similarities and differences
• interpret timelines
• identify and write about issues and/or problems and alternative solutions
• analyze graphs and diagrams
• translate dates into centuries, eras, or ages
• formulate appropriate research questions 

C - World Views, Logical Fallacies, and Constructive Discourse

• examine the basic principles of constructive discourse in order to engage in rational, thoughtful discussions on public policy issues
• analyze the most common fallacies of ordinary reasoning in order to evaluate the validity, clarity, and precision of types of arguments, such as Ad Populum, Ad Hominem, and Slippery Slope

D - Life and Health Issues

• evaluate the increasing economic demand on community agencies and resources relating to federal programs such as Medicare, Medicaid, and the Affordable Care Act
• analyze and evaluate major life and health issues facing today's society
• identify Life and Health issues currently facing today's society such as obesity, use of GMOs, and Roe v. Wade
• formulate possible solutions based on an informed perspective rather than an emotional reaction to the issues

E - Discrimination Issues

• examine and evaluate the government's attempts to deal with invidious discrimination, including policies related to Title IX and affirmative action
• evaluate whether unjust discrimination harms all Americans or just those who are its target
• analyze current discrimination issues in the United States

F - Constitutional Issues

• explain why rights guaranteed in the Constitution are relative and are not absolute
• identify current issues relevant to Constitutional rights and their interpretation
• examine arguments for and against several volatile constitutional issues in the United States, including Second Amendment rights and limits on First Amendment rights

G - Global Issues

• identify which option would appear to be an optimally effective choice in each case
• examine and evaluate several significant global issues confronting the modern world, such as the War on Terror, radical terrorism, wealth disparity, and human rights violations
• analyze policy options proposed for each global issue

A - Map and Globe Skills

• use map key/legend to acquire information from physical, political, resource, product, and economic maps
• compare maps with data sets (e.g., charts, tables, graphs) and/or readings to draw conclusions and make generalizations
• compare and contrast the categories of natural, cultural, and political features found on maps as it relates to trade
• draw conclusions and make generalizations based on information from maps

B - Information Processing Skills

• interpret political cartoons
• analyze graphs and diagrams
• identify and use primary or secondary sources
• compare similarities and differences
• check for consistency of information
• identify social studies reference resources to use for a specific purpose
• identify and write about issues and/or problems and alternative solutions
• construct charts and tables
• write arguments, informative text, and explanatory text that determine the adequacy and/or relevancy of information
• distinguish between fact and opinion as used in information/explanatory text
• write arguments, informative text, and explanatory text that draw conclusions and make generalizations
• formulate appropriate research questions

C - Economics of Healthcare

• analyze how economic conditions impact access to medicine in various areas of the world

D - The Government and Healthcare

• explain how governments have responded to healthcare issues in a historical context

E - Environment and Health

• describe how environmental factors contribute to specific individual and community health outcomes 
• discuss the environmental concerns that are created through research and development in the medical industry 

F - Families and Healthcare

• describe the challenges relating to urbanization and changes in family and household structure and its impact on public health

G - Societal Issues and Healthcare

• analyze the issues related to access to medical care around the world and the impact on society
• analyze the impact of diversity on the health services industry

H - Technology and Society

• analyze the impact of technology on the medical field and on human health

I - 21st Century Issues

• analyze future trends and concerns in health sciences

A - Map and Globe Skills

• draw conclusions and make generalizations based on information from maps
• compare maps with data sets (e.g., charts, tables, graphs) and/or readings to draw conclusions and make generalizations
• compare and contrast the categories of natural, cultural, and political features found on maps as it relates to trade
• use map key/legend to acquire information from physical, political, resource, product, and economic maps

B - Information Processing Skills

• identify and write about issues and/or problems and alternative solutions
• formulate appropriate research questions
• compare similarities and differences
• write arguments, informative text, and explanatory text that determine adequacy and/or relevancy of information
• distinguish between fact and opinion as used in informational/explanatory text
• construct charts and tables
• write arguments, informative text, and explanatory text that draw conclusions and make generalizations
• identify social studies reference resources to use for a specific purpose
• identify and use primary and secondary sources
• interpret political cartoons
• check for consistency of information
• analyze graphs and diagrams

C - Fundamental Concepts

• (Pilot) analyze how scarcity affects the choices of individuals, businesses, and governments
• (Pilot) analyze how economic systems influence the choices of individuals, businesses, and governments
• give examples of how rational decision-making entails comparing the marginal benefits and the marginal costs of an action
• (Pilot) analyze factors that influence the standard of living of individuals and nations 

D - Personal Finance

• (Pilot) explain ways consumers are protected by rules and regulations
• evaluate the costs and benefits of using credit
• (Pilot) analyze major life decisions using economics-based decision-making skills
• (Pilot) analyze how insurance and other risk-management strategies protect against financial loss
• (Pilot) analyze income as a scarce resource that can be allocated effectively through budgeting
• explain how changes in taxation can have an impact on an individual’s spending and saving choices
• (Pilot) explain how interest rates affect various consumer decisions
• describe how the earnings of workers are determined in the marketplace
• (Pilot) explain how the financial system channels funds from savers to investors
• (Pilot) explain sources of and protection against identity theft

E - Microeconomics

• (Pilot) describe how households and businesses are interdependent and interact through flows of goods, services, resources, and money
• explain how the law of demand, the law of supply, and prices work to determine production and distribution in a market economy
• explain the organization and role of business and analyze the four types of market structures in the U.S. economy

F - Macroeconomics

• (Pilot) explain the methods by which economic activity is measured
• explain the role and functions of the Federal Reserve System
• (Pilot) analyze how the government uses fiscal policy and its effects on the national debt

G - International Economics

• (Pilot) analyze how changes in exchange rates can have an impact on groups in the United States and in other countries
• (Pilot) explain the benefits of international trade and the role of trade barriers

A - Map and Globe Skills

• draw conclusions and make generalizations based on information from maps
• use a map to explain the impact of geography on historical and current events
• compare maps with data sets (e.g., charts, tables, graphs) and/or readings to draw conclusions and make generalizations
• compare maps of the same place at different points in time and from different perspectives to determine changes, identify trends, and generalize about human activities

B - Information Processing Skills

• identify main idea, detail, sequence of events, and cause and effect in a social studies context
• check for consistency of information
• write arguments, informative text, and explanatory text that draw conclusions and make generalizations
• write arguments, informative text, and explanatory text that determine the adequacy and/or relevancy of information
• formulate appropriate research questions
• analyze graphs and diagrams
• identify and write about issues and/or problems and alternative solutions
• identify and use primary and secondary sources

C - Understanding Racial and Ethnic Identity

• analyze the dynamics of how race and ethnicity play a role in the construction of personal identity
• examine and apply methods to discuss and study race, racism, and ethnicity

D - History and Ethnicity

• analyze the factors that influenced each ethnic group's origins historically in different regions globally over time
• compare and contrast the impact of the factors influencing the arrival, relocation and/or coexistence of ethnic groups from one region within the United States to another

E - Historical and Contemporary Contributions

• analyze the role of government, law, the media, and public policy and their impact on various ethnic communities
• analyze the major environmental, historical and political developments that have influenced and affected specific ethnic communities 
• analyze the 21st century challenges occurring globally and within the S. for various ethnic groups through a social justice lens 
• evaluate the various social and political movements led by ethnic groups to effect change 

F - Cultural Influence and Contemporary Culture

• analyze the cultural contributions of various ethnic groups including, but not limited to, literature, music, art, fashion, and cuisine
• analyze the intellectual, economic, and political contributions to history and society of individuals and organizations within different ethnic groups

A - Map and Globe Skills

• draw conclusions and make generalizations based on information from maps
• compare and contrast the categories of natural, cultural, and political features found on maps as it relates to the needs of leaders
• compare maps with data sets (e.g., charts, tables, graphs) and/or readings to draw conclusions and make generalizations
• use map key/legend to acquire information from physical, political, resource, product, and economic maps

B - Information Processing Skills

• formulate appropriate research questions
• identify social studies reference resources to use for a specific purpose
• compare similarities and differences
• analyze graphs and diagrams
• distinguish between fact and opinion as used in information/explanatory text
• interpret political cartoons
• write arguments, informative text, and explanatory text that determine the adequacy and/or relevancy of information
• construct charts and tables
• write arguments, informative text, and explanatory text that draw conclusions and make generalizations
• identify and write about issues and/or problems and alternative solutions
• identify and use primary or secondary sources
• check for consistency of information

C - Goal Setting

• identify and demonstrate processes for making short and long term goals
• analyze the core four basic skills for setting and meeting goals

D - Civil Dialogue

• identify and exercise the principles of civil dialogue (with a focus on how they are used in positions of leadership) 

E - Fundamentals of Leading a Team

• analyze skills and needs required when working in a group setting

F - History of Leadership

• identify and discuss the historical importance of leaders and how they lead

G - Leadership Framework and Theory

• demonstrate understanding of historical and contemporary leadership theories by comparing and contrasting the different leadership frameworks/theories OR explaining the evolution of leadership theories/frameworks

H - Styles of Leadership

• analyze the styles of leadership, including your own

I - Ethics of Leadership

• demonstrate an understanding of key ethical frameworks
• analyze the role of decision making within the ethics of leadership

J - Communication in Leadership

• analyze the different communication styles and structures

K - Leadership and Followers

• examine the roles of a group leader in managing and supporting the functions and members of the group
• explore the dynamic of leading and following

L - Civic-Minded Leadership

• evaluate the relationship between leadership and civics

M - Etiquette in Leadership

• demonstrate understanding the nuances of etiquette necessary in leadership

N - Application of Leadership Skills

• analyze and refine personal leadership mission statement
• analyze effectiveness of different leaders and/or organizations
• use research methods to identify and address a problem within the local community

A - Map and Globe Skills

• compare and contrast the categories of natural, cultural, and political features found on maps as it relates to international relations
• compare maps with data sets (e.g., charts, tables, graphs) and/or readings to draw conclusions and make generalizations
• draw conclusions and make generalizations based on information from maps
• use map key/legend to acquire information from physical, political, resource, product, and economic maps

B - Information Processing Skills

• distinguish between fact and opinion as used in information/explanatory text
• identify social studies reference resources to use for a specific purpose
• identify and write about issues and/or problems and alternative solutions
• construct charts and tables
• check for consistency of information
• interpret political cartoons
• write arguments, informative text, and explanatory text that determine the adequacy and/or relevancy of information
• write arguments, informative text, and explanatory text that draw conclusions and make generalizations
• compare similarities and differences
• analyze graphs and diagrams
• identify and use primary or secondary sources
• formulate appropriate research questions

C - Foundations of International Relations and Diplomacy

• examine bias in international relations and diplomacy
• analyze the framework theories of diplomacy
• analyze the modern framework theories of diplomacy
• explain how governments interact with each other through international relations and diplomacy 

D - History of International Relations and Diplomacy

• describe the importance of the Vienna Conventions
• discuss the history of international relations and diplomacy
• interpret the significance of various foundational documents and individuals in developing international relations

E - Diplomatic Foundations

• compare and contrast the different spheres of diplomacy
• evaluate the different methods and practices of diplomacy

F - Contemporary Diplomatic Environment

• describe the legal underpinnings of international relations and diplomacy
• analyze the organizations and actors in the diplomatic environment
• explain the organization of Diplomatic Infrastructure

G - Negotiating in International Relations and Diplomacy

• identify and analyze the principles and complexities of negotiating
• analyze the culture and behavior of negotiating

H - The Future of Diplomacy

• discuss the potential role of diplomacy in the future
• discuss potential strategies used in diplomacy in the future

I - The Art of Negotiation

• research and present in a simulation of international diplomacy

A - Information Processing Skills

• construct charts and tables
• distinguish between fact and opinion as used in informational/explanatory text
• identify and write about issues and/or problems and alternative solutions
• identify and use primary and secondary sources
• organize items chronologically
• identify main idea, detail, sequence of events and cause and effect in a social studies context
• write arguments, informative text, and explanatory text that draw conclusions and make generalizations
• interpret political cartoons
• write arguments, informative text, and explanatory text that determine adequacy and/or relevancy of information
• check for consistency of information
• interpret timelines
• translate dates into centuries, eras, or ages
• formulate appropriate research questions
• analyze artifacts
• compare similarities and differences
• analyze graphs and diagrams
• identify social studies reference resources to use for a specific purpose

B - Judicial System

• explain court systems in the United States

C - Civil Law

• explain civil laws and processes

D - Criminal Law

• describe criminal laws and processes

A - Information Processing Skills

• write arguments, informative text, and explanatory text that determine the adequacy and/or relevancy of information
• identify and write about issues and/or problems and alternative solutions
• organize items chronologically
• construct charts and tables
• formulate appropriate research questions
• identify and use primary or secondary sources
• interpret political cartoons
• interpret timelines
• read and write arguments, informative text, and explanatory text that draw conclusions and make generalizations
• analyze graphs and diagrams
• identify main idea, detail, sequence of events and cause and effect in a social studies context
• check for consistency of information
• identify social studies reference resources to use for a specific purpose
• distinguish between fact and opinion as used in information/explanatory text
• compare similarities and differences

B - Legal Principles of Medical Care

• discuss the legal principles governing healthcare administration

C - Ethics in Healthcare

• describe the ethical principles impacting healthcare administration

D - Medical Leadership and the Law

• analyze the responsibilities of leaders on healthcare law and regulations

E - The Role of Government in Medical Law

• recognize and interpret the governing laws, policies, and ethical considerations in which health care administrators work 

F - Implications of Modifying Healthcare (continued)

• analyze health reform issues and articulate their implications

G - Liability of Healthcare Organizations

• evaluate the implications of liability issues in the healthcare field

A - Information Processing Skills

• interpret political cartoons
• formulate appropriate research questions
• check for consistency of information
• write arguments, informative text, and explanatory text that draw conclusions and make generalizations
• compare similarities and differences
• identify and write about issues and/or problems and alternative solutions
• write arguments, informative text, and explanatory text that determine adequacy and/or relevancy of information
• identify and use primary and secondary sources
• distinguish between fact and opinion as used in informational/explanatory text
• identify social studies reference resources to use for a specific purpose
• analyze graphs and diagrams
• construct charts and tables

B - Budget and Income

• evaluate various sources of income and analyze variables that affect a person’s income
• describe how budgeting and actively reviewing finances can be used to allocate scarce income
• evaluate different methods for paying for goods and services

C - Credit and Financial Institutions

• analyze the purpose and functions of various financial institutions
• evaluate alternatives for life after high school including college, technical school, internships, working, military, doing nothing, taking a “gap year”, traveling, or other options
• describe the importance of credit and having a favorable credit score

D - Consumers and Investments

• evaluate reasons for and various methods of investment
• describe how government taxing and spending decisions affect consumers
• describe how insurance and other risk-management strategies protect against financial loss 
• explain and evaluate various forms of consumer protection 
• explain how interest rates affect various consumer decisions
• explain sources of and protection against identity theft

A - Information Processing Skills

• interpret political cartoons
• interpret timelines
• analyze graphs and diagrams
• write arguments, informative text, and explanatory text that draw conclusions and make generalizations
• formulate appropriate research questions
• identify and use primary and secondary sources
• identify main idea, detail, sequence of events and cause and effect in a social studies context
• distinguish between fact and opinion as used in informational/explanatory text
• construct charts and tables
• check for consistency of information
• analyze artifacts
• write arguments, informative text, and explanatory text that determine adequacy and/or relevancy of information
• identify and write about issues and/or problems and alternative solutions
• organize items chronologically
• identify social studies reference resources to use for a specific purpose
• compare similarities and differences
• translate dates into centuries, eras, or ages

B - Historical Background

• describe a basic framework for the study of philosophical thought
• analyze philosophical advancements during the Golden Age of Athens: Discourse in the Agora
• differentiate mythological explanations versus teachings of the Pre-Socratic "Natural Philosopher"

C - Cultural Relationships

• analyze major aspects of Eastern philosophy originating in China, India, and the Middle East
• discuss early Christianity's relation to Semitic culture and its influence on Indo-European thought 

D - Western Thought

• analyze differing strands of Western Medieval philosophical thought
• analyze the philosophical contributions of important German thinkers
• differentiate the opposing views of modern empiricists and modern rationalist thinkers
• profile the Renaissance Era philosopher-scientists
• compare and contrast the schools of modern thought and philosophy

E - Modern Era

• analyze the beliefs and contributions of leading post-modern and feminist philosophers

A - Map and Globe Skills

• compare maps with data sets (e.g., charts, tables, graphs) and/or readings to draw conclusions and make generalizations
• compare maps of the same place at different points in time and from different perspectives to determine changes, identify trends, and generalize about human activities

B - Information Processing Skills

• check for consistency of information
• interpret timelines
• write arguments, informative text, and explanatory text that draw conclusions and make generalizations
• compare similarities and differences
• distinguish between fact and opinion as used in informational/explanatory text
• identify and write about issues and/or problems and alternative solutions
• construct charts and tables
• identify and use primary and secondary sources
• analyze graphs and diagrams
• organize items chronologically
• identify social studies reference resources to use for a specific purpose
• identify main idea, detail, sequence of events, and cause and effect in a social studies context
• formulate appropriate research questions
• translate dates into centuries, eras, or ages
• interpret political cartoons
• analyze artifacts
• write arguments, informative text, and explanatory text that determine adequacy and/or relevancy of information

C - Psychology as a Science

• explain selected historical and contemporary perspectives and practices of psychologists
• explain the research methods and the types of statistics used in the field of psychology 

D - Biological Basis of Behavior

• compare different states of consciousness
• explain the development, structure, and function of biological systems and their role in behavior, cognition, and emotion

E - Sensation and Perception

• explain the sensory processes and how people perceive their environment

F - Learning

• identify the characteristics of and major approaches to learning

G - Motivation and Emotion

• identify major theories and concepts related to motivation and emotion

H - Cognitive Processes

• discuss the components of stress
• analyze concepts related to the measurement, and nature of intelligence
• analyze key concepts associated with information processing and memory

I - Lifespan and Development

• describe behavioral, social, and cognitive changes, starting in the prenatal period and throughout the lifespan
• evaluate theories of personality and assessment tools

J - Abnormal Behavior

• identify psychological disorders and treatment

K - Social Psychology

• analyze the impact of the social environment on behaviors and attitudes

A - Map and Globe Skills

• compare maps with data sets (e.g., charts, tables, graphs) and/or readings to draw conclusions and make generalizations
• compare maps of the same place at different points in time and from different perspectives to determine changes, identify trends, and generalize about human activities
• use map key/legend to acquire information from historical, physical, political, resource, product, and economic maps
• compare and contrast the categories of natural, cultural, and political features found on maps
• draw conclusions and make generalizations based on information from maps

B - Information Processing Skills

• identify social studies reference resources to use for a specific purpose
• interpret political cartoons
• formulate appropriate research questions
• compare similarities and differences
• distinguish between fact and opinion as used in informational/explanatory text
• identify and use primary and secondary sources
• analyze graphs and diagrams
• write arguments, informative text, and explanatory text that determine adequacy and/or relevancy of information
• identify and write about issues and/or problems and alternative solutions
• write arguments, informative text, and explanatory text that draw conclusions and make generalizations
• interpret timelines
• check for consistency of information
• organize items chronologically
• translate dates into centuries, eras, or ages
• identify main idea, detail, sequence of events and cause and effect in a social studies context
• construct charts and tables
• analyze artifacts 

C - Sociology as a Science

• explain the research methodologies used in sociology
• explain the origins of sociology, the sociological perspective, and how sociology relates to the other social sciences
• explain the major theoretical perspectives in sociology

D - Culture and Socialization

• explain the process of socialization
• evaluate how cultures evolve over time
• explain the development and importance of culture

E - Social Issues

• analyze forms of social inequality
• analyze the impact of social control on deviance in society
• analyze social structure and interaction within society

F - Social Institutions

• analyze the function of social institutions as agents of social control across differing societies and times

G - Trends

• analyze social change processes in a society

A - Map and Globe Skills

• compare and contrast the categories of natural, cultural, and political features found on maps
• use latitude and longitude to determine location
• use graphic scales to determine distances on a map
• use customary and metric map scales to determine distance on a map
• use a letter/number grid system to determine location
• compare maps of the same place at different points in time and from different perspectives to determine changes, identify trends, and generalize about human activities
• use cardinal directions
• use intermediate directions
• compare maps with data sets (e.g., charts, tables, graphs) and/or readings to draw conclusions and make generalizations
• draw conclusions and make generalizations based on information from maps
• use a map to explain the impact of geography on historical and current events
• use map key/legend to acquire information from historical, physical, political, resource, product, and economic maps

B - Information Processing Skills

• interpret political cartoons
• identify and use primary and secondary sources
• write arguments, informative text, and explanatory text that determine adequacy and/or relevancy of information
• distinguish between fact and opinion as used in informational/explanatory text
• analyze artifacts
• organize items chronologically
• analyze graphs and diagrams
• formulate appropriate research questions
• compare similarities and differences
• interpret timelines 
• identify social studies reference resources to use for a specific purpose 
• check for consistency of information
• identify main idea, detail, sequence of events, and cause and effect in a social studies context
• translate dates into centuries, eras, or ages
• construct charts and tables
• write arguments, informative text, and explanatory text that draw conclusions and make generalizations
• identify and write about issues and/or problems and alternative solutions 

C - Colonial Era

• describe the early English colonial society in America and investigate the development of its governance
• compare and contrast the development of the three regions of English settlement and colonization during the 17th century in America

D - Revolution to Constitution

• analyze the causes of the American Revolution
• analyze the ideological, military, social, and diplomatic aspects of the American Revolution

E - Creating a Nation

• investigate political, economic, and social developments during the Age of Jackson
• investigate specific events and key ideas that brought about the adoption and implementation of the U.S. Constitution
• analyze the challenges faced by the first five presidents and how they responded

F - A Divided Nation

• evaluate key events, issues, and individuals relating to the Civil War
• identify legal, political, and social dimensions of Reconstruction
• explore the relationship between slavery, growing North-South divisions, and westward expansion that led to the outbreak of the Civil War

G - Industrialization and Urbanization

• examine connections between the rise of big business, the growth of labor unions, and technological innovations
• evaluate the impact of westward expansion on the Plains Indians and fulfilled Manifest Destiny 

H - Progressivism and Imperialism

• evaluate efforts to reform American society and politics in the Progressive Era
• explain America's evolving relationship with the world at the turn of the 20th century

I - World War I, 1920s, and 1930s

• investigate how political, economic, and cultural developments after WW I led to a shared national identity
• evaluate Franklin Roosevelt's New Deal as a response to the Great Depression and compare how governmental programs aided those in need
• analyze the causes and consequences of the Great Depression
• analyze the origins and impact of S. involvement in World War I

J - World War II

• examine the origins, major developments, and domestic impact of World War II, including the growth of the federal government

K - Truman and Eisenhower

• analyze the S. international and domestic policies, including their influences on technological advancements and social changes, during the Truman and Eisenhower administrations

L - Kennedy and Johnson

• analyze S. international and domestic policies, including their influences on technological advancements and social changes, during the Kennedy and Johnson administrations

M - Nixon, Ford, and Carter

• analyze S. international and domestic policies, including their influences on technological advancements and social changes, during the Nixon, Ford, and Carter administrations

N - Reagan, Bush (41), Clinton, Bush (43), and Obama

• assess the political, economic, and technological changes during the Reagan; Bush (41); Clinton; Bush (43) ; and Obama administrations

A - Map and Globe Skills

• use a map to explain the impact of geography on historical and current events
• draw conclusions and make generalizations based on information from maps
• compare maps of the same place at different points in time and from different perspectives to determine changes, identify trends, and generalize about human activities
• compare maps with data sets (e.g., charts, tables, graphs) and/or readings to draw conclusions and make generalizations

B - Information Processing Skills

• identify and write about issues and/or problems and alternative solutions
• identify main idea, detail, sequence of events, and cause and effect in a social studies context
• identify and use primary and secondary sources
• write arguments, informative text, and explanatory text that draw conclusions and make generalizations
• analyze graphs and diagrams
• formulate appropriate research questions
• write arguments, informative text, and explanatory text that determine the adequacy and/or relevancy of information
• check for consistency of information

C - History of U.S. Intelligence

• examine the development of the field of U.S. Intelligence

D - Roles and Functions of Intelligence

• describe the basic roles and functions of the Intelligence field

E - Basic Intelligence Sources

• explain the different types of Intelligence, collection methods, and information sharing

F - Intelligence Cycle

• analyze the Intelligence Cycle

G - Role and Responsibility

• evaluate the role of an Intelligence Analyst

H - Ethics, Morality, and Legal Considerations

• analyze the ethical, moral, and legal considerations of Intelligence

I - U.S. Federal Agencies and U.S. Intelligence Community

• compare and contrast the roles and missions of the U.S. federal agencies comprising the U.S. Intelligence Community

A - Map and Globe Skills

• use cardinal directions
• use latitude and longitude to determine location
• draw conclusions and make generalizations based on information from maps
• use a letter/number grid system to determine location
• compare maps with data sets (e.g., charts, tables, graphs) and/or readings to draw conclusions and make generalizations
• use graphic scales to determine distances on a map
• compare and contrast the categories of natural, cultural, and political features found on maps
• use a map to explain the impact of geography on historical and current events
• use map key/legend to acquire information from historical, physical, political, resource, product, and economic maps
• compare maps of the same place at different points in time and from different perspectives to determine changes, identify trends, and generalize about human activities
• use customary and metric map scales to determine distance on a map
• use intermediate directions

B - Information Processing Skills

• identify main idea, detail, sequence of events, and cause and effect in a social studies context
• write arguments, informative text, and explanatory text that determine adequacy and/or relevancy of information
• identify social studies reference resources to use for a specific purpose
• identify and use primary and secondary sources
• translate dates into centuries, eras, or ages
• compare similarities and differences
• write arguments, informative text, and explanatory text that draw conclusions and make generalizations
• analyze artifacts
• check for consistency of information
• interpret political cartoons analyze graphs and diagrams 
• identify and write about issues and/or problems and alternative solutions
• formulate appropriate research questions
• distinguish between fact and opinion as used in informational/explanatory text
• interpret timelines
• organize items chronologically
• construct charts and tables 

C - Geographic Concepts

• explain why physical characteristics of place, such as landforms, bodies of water, climate, and natural resources, act as contributing factors to world settlement patterns
• evaluate how the physical and human characteristics of places and regions are connected to human identities and cultures

D - Political Geography

• evaluate how cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface
• assess the characteristics, spatial distribution, and migration of human populations on the Earth's surface
• examine the spatial distribution of major economic systems and analyze the role that geography plays in economic development
• analyze human interactions with the world's environments

A - Map and Globe Skills

• compare maps of the same place at different points in time and from different perspectives to determine changes, identify trends, and generalize about human activities
• use map key/legend to acquire information from historical, physical, political, resource, product, and economic maps
• use customary and metric map scales to determine distance on a map
• use a map to explain the impact of geography on historical and current events
• use latitude and longitude to determine location
• draw conclusions and make generalizations based on information from maps
• use a letter/number grid system to determine location
• use cardinal directions
• use graphic scales to determine distances on a map
• compare and contrast the categories of natural, cultural, and political features found on maps
• use intermediate directions
• compare maps with data sets (e.g., charts, tables, graphs) and/or readings to draw conclusions and make generalizations

B - Information Processing Skills

• compare similarities and differences
• analyze artifacts
• interpret timelines
• distinguish between fact and opinion as used in informational/explanatory text
• write arguments, informative text, and explanatory text that determine adequacy and/or relevancy of information
• analyze graphs and diagrams
• formulate appropriate research questions
• identify social studies reference resources to use for a specific purpose
• identify and write about issues and/or problems and alternative solutions
• construct charts and tables 
• identify and use primary and secondary sources 
• translate dates into centuries, eras, or ages
• interpret political cartoons
• write arguments, informative text, and explanatory text that draw conclusions and make generalizations
• identify main idea, detail, sequence of events, and cause and effect in a social studies context
• check for consistency of information
• organize items chronologically 

C - Ancient Civilizations through the Classical Era

• examine the political, philosophical, and cultural interaction among classical Mediterranean societies from 700 BCE/BC to 400 CE/AD
• identify the major achievements of Chinese and Indian societies from 1100 BCE to 500 CE
• analyze the origins, structures, and interactions among societies in the ancient world from 3500 BCE/BC to 500 BCE/BC

D - Post-Classical Era

• describe the diverse characteristics of societies in Central and South America
• analyze impact of the Byzantine and Mongol empires between 450 CE/AD and 1500 CE/AD
• examine the political, economic, and cultural interactions within the medieval Mediterranean world between 600 CE/AD and 1300 CE/AD
• describe the diverse characteristics of early African societies before 1500 CE/AD

E - Middle Ages through the Renaissance and Reformation

• analyze European medieval society with regard to culture, politics, society, and economics
• analyze change and continuity in the Renaissance and Reformation

F - Discovery and Expansion

• examine political and social changes in Japan and in China from the 14th century CE/AD to mid- 19th century CE/AD
• describe the development and contributions of the Ottoman, Safavid, and Mughal empires
• analyze the causes and effects of exploration and expansion into the Americas, Africa, and Asia

G - Age of Transitions and Revolutions

• analyze the Age of Revolutions 
• examine the intellectual, political, social, and economic factors that changed the world view of Europeans from the 16th century CE/AD to the late 18th century CE/AD

H - Industrialization and Imperialism

• analyze the rise of nationalism and worldwide imperialism
• describe the impact of industrialization and urbanization

I - Global Conflict

• examine the major political and economic factors that shaped world societies between World War I and World War II
• demonstrate an understanding of the global political, economic, and social impact of World War II
• demonstrate an understanding of long-term causes of World War I and its global impact

J - The Modern Era

• analyze globalization in the contemporary world
• examine change and continuity in the world since the 1960s
• demonstrate an understanding of the global, political, economic, and social impact of the Cold War and decolonization from 1945 to 1989