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1 Ohio Academic Content Standards, Social Studies, Benchmarks and Indicators (Grade 11) History Students use materials drawn from the diversity of human experience to analyze and interpret significant events, patterns and themes in the history of Ohio, the United States and the world. Grade Eleven Analysis and Interpretation 1. Evaluate the limitations and the opportunities that result from decisions made in the past including: SE/TE: 77, 81, 89, , 267, , 283, 294, 296, , , , 448, , , 690, 707, 708, 710, , a. Electoral College; SE/TE: 77, 81, , b. Direct election of senators; SE/TE: , 690 c. Income tax; SE/TE: 89, 283, 294, 296, 448, , d. Length of terms of elected and appointed officials. 2. Trace key Supreme Court decisions related to a provision of the Constitution (e.g., cases related to reapportionment of legislative districts, free speech or separation of church and state). SE/TE: , 267, 277, , , 690, 707, 708, 710, ; Close Up on the Supreme Court, 83 SE/TE: Close Up on the Supreme Court, 23, 59, 83, 109, 143, 173, 203, 231, 255, 285, 315, 347, 385, 409, 441, 463, 499, 527, 559, 589, 619, 653, 677, 713, 745; The Enduring Constitution, , Supreme Court Glossary,

2 People in Societies Students use knowledge of perspectives, practices and products of cultural, ethnic and social groups to analyze the impact of their commonality and diversity within local, national, regional and global settings. Cultures 1. Choose a government policy or program and analyze how it has affected and been received by one or more racial, ethnic or religious groups: SE/TE: 91, 100, 163, 394, 480, 594, , 598, , , , ; The Enduring Constitution, 161, ; Close Up on Primary Sources, 607; Close Up On the Supreme Court, 499; Supreme Court Glossary, 804 TE: 479 a. Indian policies; SE/TE: 100, 163, , ; The Enduring Constitution, 161 b. Immigration laws; SE/TE: 91, 394, 594, 598, c. Segregation policies; SE/TE: , ; The Enduring Constitution, ; Close Up on Primary Sources, 607 d. Selective service laws. SE/TE: 480, Close Up On the Supreme Court, 499; Supreme Court Glossary, 804 TE: 479 Interaction 2. Identify causes of prejudice and demonstrate ways in which legal protections (including constitutional amendments and civil rights legislation) prevent and reduce discrimination. 3. Identify and analyze governmental policies that enable individuals of different cultures to participate in the U.S. society and economy including: SE/TE: 161, 298, 533, 567, 570, 592, 593, , , ; The Enduring Constitution, 605; Close Up on Primary Sources, 607; Close Up on the Supreme Court, 619; Supreme Court Glossary, 799, 802 SE/TE: 76, 103, , , 302, , , 614, 615; The Enduring Constitution, 160, 605, 161,United States Constitution, 774, 775, 778; ; Close Up on Primary Sources, 607; Close Up on the Supreme Court, 619; Glossary, 807, 811 TE: 169 a. Naturalization; SE/TE: 103, 302, 614, 615; United States Constitution, 774; Glossary,

3 b. Voting rights; SE/TE: 76, 113, , ; The Enduring Constitution, 160, 161; United States Constitution, 775, 778 TE: 169 c. Racial integration; SE/TE: 161, , ; The Enduring Constitution, 605; Close Up on Primary Sources, 607; Close Up on the Supreme Court, 619 d. Affirmative action. SE/TE: , The Enduring Constitution, 605; Close Up on the Supreme Court, 619; Glossary, 807 Diffusion 4. Explain how the United States has been affected politically, economically and socially by its multicultural diversity (e.g., work force, new ideas and perspectives, and modifications to culture). SE/TE: 121, , 235, , , , ; Skills for Life, 125; Close Up on Primary Sources, 248 Geography Students use knowledge of geographic locations, patterns and processes to show the interrelationship between the physical environment and human activity, and to explain the interactions that occur in an increasingly interdependent world. Places and Regions 1. Explain how government decisions reflect a society's values about land use (e.g., zoning, park development or toxic waste disposal). SE/TE: 92, 658, , 737; Close Up On Primary Sources, 724 Human Environmental Interaction 2. Analyze and evaluate the consequences of a governmental policy that affects the physical characteristics of a place or region. SE/TE: 730, 737; Close Up On Primary Sources, 724 Application of Geography 3. Compare and evaluate alternative public policies for the use of land and natural resources at all levels of government. TE:

4 4. Identify and analyze the changing political geography at the local, state, national and international levels including: SE/TE: 91, 99, , 304, , ; Glossary, 814 a. Annexation; SE/TE: 99, b. Zoning; SE/TE: ; Glossary, 814 c. Congressional reapportionment; SE/TE: d. Changes in international boundaries. SE/TE: 91, 304 Economics Students use economic reasoning skills and knowledge of major economic concepts, issues and systems in order to make informed choices as producers, consumers, savers, investors, workers and citizens in an interdependent world. Scarcity and Resource Allocation 1. Explain the effects of shortages, surpluses and government-enforced controls on prices. The foundation of this objective is found on pages: SE/TE: 21, 455, Explain ways that people respond to incentives when allocating their scarce resources in their roles as producers, consumers, savers, workers and investors. 3. Explain the impact of inflation on economic behavior. Production, Distribution and Consumption 4. Describe the functions of the components that make up an economic system and describe the relationships among them including: SE/TE: 21, , 660, a. Business; SE/TE: b. Productive resources; SE/TE: c. Financial institutions; d. Government; SE/TE: 21, 662 e. Consumers. SE/TE:

5 5. Identify factors that cause changes in economic growth including the effects of supply and demand on the labor market. SE/TE: Identify indicators that provide information to consumers on the current value or purchasing power of money with a focus on the: a. Consumer Price Index; b. Unemployment rate; c. Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Markets 7. Explain how countries use their comparative advantage to produce goods and services for trade with other countries. 8. Explain the effects of specialization, interdependence and trade on the United States and other countries. 9. Explain how changes in exchange rates affect consumers and producers. Government and the Economy 10. Analyze issues related to the use of different types of taxes to fund public goods and services including: SE/TE: 449, 451, , 742; Glossary, 812 a. Proportional tax; b. Progressive tax; SE/TE: 449, 742; Glossary, 812 c. Regressive tax. SE/TE: 451, 741; Glossary, 813 Personal Finance 11. Explain why incomes will differ in the labor market depending on supply and demand for skills, abilities and education levels. SE/TE: Explain the role of individuals in the economy as producers, consumers, savers, workers and investors

6 13. Explain the consequences of the economic choices made by individuals and the tools which they use to manage their financial resources including: a. Budgets; b. Savings; c. Investments; d. Credit; e. Philanthropy. 14. Describe how interest rates affect savers and borrowers. Government Students use knowledge of the purposes, structures and processes of political systems at the local, state, national and international levels to understand that people create systems of government as structures of power and authority to provide order, maintain stability and promote the general welfare. Role of Government 1. Analyze the actions of the U.S. government and evaluate the extent to which those actions reflect characteristics of American democracy and help to serve the public good. 2. Explain, using examples, how political parties, interest groups, the media and individuals influence the policy agenda and decision-making of government institutions. 3. Describe the changing relationships among the branches of the national government, and evaluate applications of the principles of separation of powers and checks and balances for serving the public good and protecting individual rights. SE/TE: 288, 290, 292, , , 305, 308, 446, , 562, , , , , , ; Close Up on Primary Sources, 584; Close Up on the Supreme Court, 23, 59, 83, 109, 143, 173, 203, 231, 255, 285, 315, 347, 385, 409, 441, 463, 499, 527, 559, 589, 619, 653, 677, 713, 745 SE/TE: , , 206, , 216, , 234, , , ; Government Online, 138 SE/TE: 66-69, 94-95, 259, 263, 313, 314, 351, , 359, 388, , , , , 517; The Enduring Constitution, , ; Supreme Court Glossary,

7 4. Describe the changing relationship among the levels of government in the U.S. federal system, and evaluate applications of the principle of federalism for serving the public good and protecting individual rights. 5. Explain the major responsibilities of the federal government for domestic and foreign policy including powers of each branch of the government. 6. Explain the functions of local and state governments in Ohio and how their powers are derived from the Ohio Constitution. SE/TE: XII, 70, 73-74, 88-95, , , 113, 297, 506, 508, ; Close Up on Primary Sources, 96; Close Up on the Supreme Court, 109; The Enduring Constitution, , SE/TE: 259, 313, 314, 422, 444, 446, , 466, , , The foundation of this objective is found on pages: SE/TE: 681, , , , , , , Rules and Laws 7. Explain the philosophical foundations of the American political system as outlined in the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution and the Federalist Papers with emphasis on the basic principles of natural rights. 8. Compare and analyze the powers granted to the national and state governments in the federal system with emphasis on: SE/TE: XVI-XVII, 8-10, 18-20, 26, 28-30, 53, 58, 64-70, 76, 88-89, 263, 506; Close Up on Primary Sources, 11, 33; Declaration of Independence, 40-43; An Outline of the Constitution, ; Constitution of the United States, ; Historical Documents, SE/TE: 89-91, 92, 93, , , ; Glossary, 808, 809, 810, 813 a. Concurrent powers; SE/TE: 93; Glossary, 808 b. Reserved powers; SE/TE: 92; Glossary, 813 c. Implied powers; SE/TE: 89-91, 290, ; Glossary, 810 d. Expressed powers. SE/TE: 89-90, , ; Glossary, Explain how interpretations of the basic principles found in the U.S. Constitution have changed over time. 10. Explain the importance of the privilege of habeas corpus and the constitutional prohibitions against bills of attainder and ex post facto laws. SE/TE: 69-70, 294, ; The Enduring Constitution, 74-74, , , , , , ; Close Up on the Supreme Court, 59, 83, 109, 143, 173, 203, 231, 255, 285, 315, 347, 385, 409, 441, 463, 527, 559, 589, 619, 653, 677, 713, 745 SE/TE: 576, 577, 578; Glossary, 807, 809,

8 Systems of Government 11. Explain the role of elections and political parties (including third parties) in facilitating the democratic process. 12. Describe the ways in which public officials are held accountable for the public good including ways they can acquire and lose their offices with emphasis on: SE/TE: , , SE/TE: 67-68, ; , , , , 696, , ; Close Up on Primary Sources, 187; Glossary, 809, 810, 813, 815 a. Appointments; SE/TE: 67-68, 313, , , , b. Primary and general elections; SE/TE: ; Close Up on Primary Sources, 187 c. The Electoral College; SE/TE: ; Glossary, 809 d. Recall; SE/TE: 696, Glossary, 813 e. Impeachment. SE/TE: , 696, 697; Glossary, Explain the use of the initiative and referendum in the government of Ohio. The foundation of this objective is found on page: SE/TE: 693, Glossary, 810, 815 Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities Students use knowledge of the rights and responsibilities of citizenship in order to examine and evaluate civic ideals and to participate in community life and the American democratic system. Participation 1. Analyze historical and contemporary examples of citizen movements to bring about political change (e.g., Mothers Against Drunk Driving [MADD], NOW, Common Cause, NAACP and Eagle Forum). 2. Choose an effective method of citizen participation in the policy process and identify the level of government and person or agency with jurisdiction for a particular set of circumstances. SE/TE: , , 558 SE/TE: 276, 687; Skills for Life, 17, 55, 71, 104, 125, 151, 222, 241, 341, 376, 436, 490, 523,

9 3. Explain how an individual participates in primary and general elections including: SE/TE: , 171, 190; Skills for Life, 125, 195, 241, 293, 341, 376, 523, 554, 633 a. Registering to vote; SE/TE: ; Skills for Life, 195 b. Identifying the major duties, responsibilities and qualifications required for a particular position; c. Becoming informed about candidates and issues; SE/TE: Skills for Life, 293, 341, 554 SE/TE: Skills for Life, 125, 195, 241, 293, 341, 376, 523, 633 d. Declaring or changing party affiliation; SE/TE: 171 e. Obtaining, marking and depositing a ballot. SE/TE: 190, Skills for Life, 195 Rights and Responsibilities 4. Compare the rights of citizens and resident aliens. SE/TE: 534, 613, Glossary, 807, Explain the meaning and importance of each of the rights guaranteed under the Bill of Rights and how they are secured through: SE/TE: , , , , , , , , , a. Legislation; SE/TE: , , , , , , , , , b. The role of the judiciary in upholding rights; SE/TE: , , , , , , , , , c. The role of citizens exercising their rights. SE/TE: 533, , , , 582; You Can Make a Difference, Explain how citizenship includes the exercise of personal responsibility and active participation in a democracy including: SE/TE: , 171, 190; You Can Make a Difference, 3, 63, 87, 115, 177, 207, 235, 319, 353, 389, 413, 531, 563, 593, 625, 657, 683, 717; Skills for Life, 125, 147, 195, 241, 293, 341, 376, 523, 554, 633, 706 TE: Make It Relevant, 2, 30, 62, 67, 101, 146, 140, 184, 226, 246, 280, 297, 337, 352, 372, 388, 400, 412, 426, 530, 557, 562, 578, 592, 631, 656, 699,

10 a. Behaving in a civil manner; SE/TE: , 171, 190; You Can Make a Difference, 3, 63, 87, 115, 177, 207, 235, 319, 353, 389, 413, 531, 563, 593, 625, 657, 683, 717; Skills for Life, 125, 147, 195, 241, 293, 341, 376, 523, 554, 633, 706 TE: Make It Relevant, 2, 30, 62, 67, 101, 146, 140, 184, 226, 246, 280, 297, 337, 352, 372, 388, 400, 412, 426, 530, 557, 562, 578, 592, 631, 656, 699, 727 b. Being fiscally responsible; c. Accepting responsibility for the consequences of one's actions; TE: Make It Relevant, 578 d. Practicing civil discourse; SE/TE: You Can Make a Difference, 207, 413, 531; Skills for Life, 554 TE: Make It Relevant, 30, 530 e. Becoming informed on public issues; SE/TE: You Can Make a Difference, 235, 319, 413; Skills for Life, 125, 195, 241, 293, 341, 376, 523, 633 f. Voting; SE/TE: , 171, 190; You Can Make a Difference, 177; Skills for Life, 147, 195 TE: Make It Relevant, 62 g. Taking action on public issues; SE/TE: You Can Make a Difference, 3, 63, 87, 115, 177, 235, 319 ; Skills for Life, 554 TE: Make It Relevant, 67, 372, 388, 557 h. Providing public service; SE/TE: You Can Make a Difference, 87, 235, 353, 389, 413, 563, 593, 625, 657, 683, 717; Skills for Life, 554 TE: Make It Relevant, 2, 101, 146, 140, 184, 226, 246, 280, 297, 337, 352, 400, 412, 426, 557, 562, 578, 592, 631, 656, 699, 727 i. Serving on juries. SE/TE: You Can Make a Difference, 63; Skills for Life,

11 Social Studies Skills and Methods Students collect, organize, evaluate and synthesize information from multiple sources to draw logical conclusions. Students communicate this information using appropriate social studies terminology in oral, written or multimedia form and apply what they have learned to societal issues in simulated or real-world settings. Obtaining Information 1. Identify a current public policy issue and arguments relative to the issue. 2. Determine criteria by which arguments will be judged. 3. Identify advocacy groups and obtain public policy information they produce. 4. Adjust a research question or topic based on information obtained while conducting research. SE/TE: Critical Thinking Skills-Applying Chapter Skills, 85, 145, 205, 233, 561; Critical Thinking Skills-Distinguish Fact from Opinion, 145; Critical Thinking Skills- Drawing Conclusion, 205, 257; Critical Thinking Skills-Expressing Problems Clearly, 205, 233, 287, 349; Critical Thinking Skills- Distinguishing False from Accurate Images, 233; Critical Thinking Skills-Understanding Point of View, 387; You Can Make a Difference, 25, 61, 85, 111, 257, 349, 529; Participation Activities-Current Events Watch, 111, 145, 175, 205, 501, 529, 747; Participation Activities-It s Your Turn, 175, 287; Skills for Life, 104, 241, 341, 376, 376, 490, 523, 633; Chapter 7-Section 2 Assessment-Critical Thinking and Expressing Problems Clearly, 194; Chapter 7-Section 3 Assessment-Critical Thinking, 202; Chapter 11-Section 3 Assessment-Making Decisions, 304; Chapter 17-Section 4 Assessment- Recognizing Ideologies, 498; Chapter 19- Section 3 Assessment-Identifying Alternatives and Identifying Central Issues, 553 SE/TE: You Can Make a Difference, 25; Critical Thinking Skills-Apply Chapter Skills, 144, 204 SE/TE: Chapter 9-Section 1 Assessment-Making Decisions, 240; You Can Make a Difference, 387, 411, 529, 591, 621, 655 TE: Make It Relevant, 62, 176 SE/TE: Participation Activities-It s Your Turn, 175; Skills for Life,

12 Thinking and Organizing 5. Choose a position on an issue and develop a rationale for that position. SE/TE: Critical Thinking Skills-Applying Chapter Skills, 145, 205, 233, 317, 387, 561, 715; Critical Thinking Skills-Distinguish Fact from Opinion, 145; Critical Thinking Skills- Drawing Conclusions, 205, 257, 465; Critical Thinking Skills-Expressing Problems Clearly, 205, 233, 287, 349; Critical Thinking Skills- Drawing Inferences, 233, 621; Critical Thinking Skills-Distinguishing False from Accurate Images, 233; Critical Thinking- Making Decisions, 621, 655; Participation Activities-Current Events Watch, 111, 145, 175, 205, 287, 529, 561, 591, 621, 747; Participation Activities-It s Your Turn, 175, 287, , 561, 715, 747; You Can Make a Difference, 25, 61, 111, 257, 349, 529; Skills for Life, 104, 241, 341, 376, 376, 490, 523, 633; Chapter 5-Section 4 Assessment-Critical Thinking 134; Chapter 5-Section 5 Assessment-Predicting Consequences, 142, Chapter 7-Section 1 Assessment-Making Decisions, 186; Chapter 7-Section 2 Assessment-Critical Thinking, 194; Chapter 11-Section 2 Assessment-Expressing Problems Clearly, 300; Chapter 11-Section 3 Assessment-Making Decisions, 304; Chapter 12-Section 2 Assessment- Testing Conclusions, 333; Chapter 14-Section 2 Assessment-Making Decisions, 397; Chapter 17-Section 2 Assessment-Demonstrating Reasoned Judgment, 480; Chapter 17-Section 3 Assessment-Identifying Central Issues, 489; Chapter 17-Section 4 Assessment- Recognizing Ideologies, 498; Chapter 19- Section 1 Assessment-Identifying Assumptions, 536; Chapter 20-Section 2 Assessment-Expressing Problems Clearly, 574; Chapter 20-Section 3 Assessment- Expressing Problems Clearly, 583; Chapter 21-Section 4 Assessment-Drawing Conclusions, 618; Chapter 24-Section 4 Assessment-Checking Consistency, 705 TE: Make It Relevant, 26,

13 6. Critique the conclusions drawn from survey and research data by questioning: SE/TE: You Can Make a Difference, 85, 175 a. Sample size; SE/TE: You Can Make a Difference, 85, 175; Participation Activities-It s Your Turn, 257, 591 b. Demographics; SE/TE: You Can Make a Difference, 85, 175; Participation Activities-It s Your Turn, 257; 591 c. The sponsoring organization; SE/TE: Skills for Life, 600 d. Logic of the conclusions reached. SE/TE: You Can Make a Difference, 85, 175; Skills for Life, 241, 523; Participation Activities-It s Your Turn, 257; 591 Communicating Information 7. Identify appropriate tools for communicating a position on an issue (e.g., electronic resources, newsletters, letters to the editor, public displays and handouts). SE/TE: You Can Make a Difference, 61, 85, 111, 145, 175, 205, 233, 257, 287, 679; Participation Activities-It s Your Turn, 591; Chapter 5- Section 2 Assessment-Recognizing Ideologies, 124; Chapter 8-Section 3 Assessment-Demonstrating Reasoned Judgment, 230; Participation Activities- Current Events Watch 145, 257; Participation Activities-It s Your Turn, 175, 233, 387; Skills for Life, 151 Problem Solving 8. Apply the processes of persuasion, compromise and negotiation to the resolution of conflicts and differences. SE/TE: Participation Activities- Current Events Watch, 175; Chapter 9-Section 1 Assessment- Demonstrating Reasoned Judgment, 240; Chapter 9-Section 3 Assessment-Recognizing Propaganda, 254; You Can Make a Difference, 257, 349, 562 Reference: andards

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