Roosevelt School District Report Card Rubric Social Studies 8 th Grade

Roosevelt School District Report Card Rubric Social Studies 8 th Grade. Reporting Standard: Understands and analyzes events, people and documents that are key to U.S. and Arizona Governments. Performance Objective Trimester Reported* 1 Minimal 2 Developing Proficient 4 Advanced S.C1.PO1-1 Identify documents that influenced the creation of the Constitution: Magna Carta, English Bill of Rights, Montesquieu s separation of power, John Locke s theories natural law, social contract, Mayflower Compact, Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation Identify philosophies and documents that influenced the creation of the Constitution: Magna Carta, English Bill of Rights, Montesquieu s separation of power, John Locke s theories natural law, social contract, Mayflower Compact, Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation Explain the purpose of the Constitutional Convention. Describe how the following philosophies and documents influenced the creation of the Constitution: Magna Carta, English Bill of Rights, Montesquieu s separation of power, John Locke s theories natural law, social contract, Mayflower Compact, Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation Analyze the purpose (e.g., weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation) and outcome (e.g., compromises) of the Constitutional Convention. S.C2.PO1-5 1 Identify the roles and powers of the three branches of the federal government Identify principles on which the Constitution (as the Supreme Law of the Land) was founded: federalism (i.e., enumerated, reserved, and concurrent powers), popular sovereignty, Separation of Powers, checks and balances, limited government, flexibility (i.e., Elastic Clause, amendment process) Explain the roles and powers of the three branches of the federal government Analyze the struggle (e.g., Federalists Papers, Bill of Rights) between the federalists and the anti-federalists over the ratification of the Constitution. Describe the following principles on which the Constitution (as the Supreme Law of the Land) was founded: federalism (i.e., enumerated, reserved, and concurrent powers), popular sovereignty, Separation of Powers, checks and balances, limited government, flexibility (i.e., Elastic Clause, amendment process) Differentiate the roles and powers of the three branches of the federal government. Identify the purpose of the 25 th Amendment. Explain the electoral process (e.g., primary and general elections, electoral college). Explain how a candidate can be elected president (e.g., Adams-Jackson, Hayes-Tilden, Bush-Gore) without receiving a majority of popular vote. Describe the line of succession to the presidency as stated in the 25 th Amendment. 8 th Grade Social Studies Rubric - Roosevelt School District June 2016 1

S.C.PO1-4 1 S.C.PO5 1 Identify the three branches of government. Identify operational systems of the federal and Arizona governments operate: three branches, Constitution, election process (e.g., congressional and legislative districts, propositions, voter registration) Explain how a bill becomes a law at the federal and state level. Explain the roles and relationships of different levels of government (e.g., federal, state, county, city/town, tribal). Identify the purpose of the Amendments to the Constitution. Compare the ways the federal and Arizona governments operate: three branches, Constitution, election process (e.g., congressional and legislative districts, propositions, voter registration) Compare the process of how a bill becomes a law at the federal and state level. Describe the following forms of direct democracy in Arizona: Initiative, referendum, recall process Compare the roles and relationships of different levels of government (e.g., federal, state, county, city/town, tribal). Describe the significance of the Amendments to the Constitution. S.C.PO6 1 S.C.PO7 1- S.C.PO8-9 2 Identify how the adult or juvenile criminal justice systems operate. Identify the impact of the following Supreme Court cases: Marbury v. Madison, Plessy v. Ferguson, Brown v. Board of Education, Gideon v. Wainwright, Miranda v. Arizona, Korematsu v. United States Identify the impact of the following executive orders and decisions: Executive Order 9066 creation of internment camps on U.S. soil, Manhattan Project, Use of Atomic Bomb Identify the impact that the following Acts had on increasing the rights of groups and individuals: Civil Rights Act of 1964, Voting Rights Act of 1965, Indian Rights Act of 1968, Americans with Disabilities Act Compare the adult and juvenile criminal justice systems. Summarize the significance of the following Supreme Court cases: Marbury v. Madison, Plessy v. Ferguson, Brown v. Board of Education, Gideon v. Wainwright, Miranda v. Arizona, Korematsu v. United States Describe the impact of the following executive orders and decisions: Executive Order 9066 creation of internment camps on U.S. soil, Manhattan Project, Use of Atomic Bomb Describe the impact that the following Acts had on increasing the rights of groups and individuals: Civil Rights Act of 1964, Voting Rights Act of 1965, Indian Rights Act of 1968, Americans with Disabilities Act 8 th Grade Social Studies Rubric - Roosevelt School District June 2016 2

Identify the obligations and responsibilities of citizenship: upholding the Constitution, obeying the law, paying taxes, registering for selective service, jury duty Describe the benefits of community service. Discuss the character traits (e.g., respect, responsibility, fairness, involvement) that are important to the preservation and improvement of constitutional democracy in the United States S.C4.PO1-4 2- Describe the importance of citizens being actively involved in the democratic process (i.e., voting, student government, involvement in political decision making, analyzing issues, petitioning public officials). S.C4.PO5 1- S.C5.PO1 1- Identify the different world governments and ideologies: Dictatorship, totalitarian (fascist, Nazis), democracy, Socialism, Communism Identify individuals and groups that had an impact on the rights of individuals or groups: Jim Crow Laws (literacy test, poll taxes, Grandfather Clause), Civil Rights Movement (i.e., Martin Luther King, Jr., Rosa Parks), desegregation (military, schools, transportation, sports), United Farm Workers (i.e., César Chavez), National Organization for Women (NOW), Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) Explain the different world governments and ideologies: Dictatorship, totalitarian (fascist, Nazis), democracy, Socialism, Communism Explain the obligations and responsibilities of citizenship: upholding the Constitution, obeying the law, paying taxes, registering for selective service, jury duty Describe the impact that the following had on rights for individuals and groups: Jim Crow Laws (literacy test, poll taxes, Grandfather Clause), Civil Rights Movement (i.e., Martin Luther King, Jr., Rosa Parks), desegregation (military, schools, transportation, sports), United Farm Workers (i.e., César Chavez), National Organization for Women (NOW), Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) Compare the different world governments and ideologies: Dictatorship, totalitarian (fascist, Nazis), democracy, Socialism, Communism S.C5.PO2-2- Identify U.S. and world foreign policies leading to the Cold War: Truman Doctrine, NATO, Warsaw Pact, Marshall Plan Explain U.S. and world foreign policies leading to the Cold War: Truman Doctrine, NATO, Warsaw Pact, Marshall Plan Identify U.S. and world foreign policies (e.g., economic sanctions, arms reduction agreements) resulting from the Cold War. 8 th Grade Social Studies Rubric - Roosevelt School District June 2016

Reporting Standard: Understands and analyzes major cultural, political and economic impacts of modern America. Performance Objective Trimester Reported* 1 Minimal 2 Developing Proficient 4 Advanced S1.C4.PO1-4 1 S1.C4.PO5-6 1 S1.C10.PO1-7 2- Identify some of the events that led to the American Revolution: Tea Act Stamp Act Boston Massacre Intolerable Acts Declaration of Independence Identify events that led to the American Revolution: Tea Act, Stamp Act, Boston Massacre, Intolerable Acts, Declaration of Independence Identify key events of the Revolutionary War: major battles (e.g., Lexington, Saratoga, Trenton), aid from France, surrender at Yorktown Identify individuals of the Revolutionary War: Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, Patrick Henry, Thomas Paine, King George III Identify the following documents: Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation, Constitution, Bill of Rights Identify individuals who contributed to the establishment of a new government: Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, John Adams Benjamin Franklin Identify factors that led to the evolution of one nation from thirteen colonies: Constitutional Convention, George Washington s presidency, creation of political parties (e.g., Federalists, Whigs, Democratic-Republicans) Identify events that occurred during the presidency of: Richard Nixon. Gerald Ford Jimmy Carter Ronald Reagan George H.W. Bush William Clinton George W. Bush Analyze the following events which led to the American Revolution: Tea Act, Stamp Act, Boston Massacre, Intolerable Acts, Declaration of Independence Describe the significance of key events of the Revolutionary War: major battles (e.g., Lexington, Saratoga, Trenton), aid from France, surrender at Yorktown Describe the impact of the following key individuals on the Revolutionary War: Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, Patrick Henry, Thomas Paine, King George III Describe the significance of the following documents: Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation, Constitution, Bill of Rights Explain the influence of the following individuals in the establishment of a new government: Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, John Adams Benjamin Franklin Describe how one nation evolved from thirteen colonies: Constitutional Convention, George Washington s presidency, creation of political parties (e.g., Federalists, Whigs, Democratic-Republicans) Describe events of the presidency of: Richard Nixon (e.g., opening of foreign relations with China, Watergate, resignation) Gerald Ford (e.g., succession to presidency, pardoning of Nixon); Jimmy Carter (e.g., Camp David Peace Accords, Iran Hostage Crisis); Ronald Reagan (e.g., Star Wars, Iran-Contra Affair); George H.W. Bush (e.g., Persian Gulf War, Berlin Wall falls); William Clinton (e.g., economic growth, impeachment); George W. Bush (e.g., September 11 Terrorist Attacks, Afghanistan, Iraq War) 8 th Grade Social Studies Rubric - Roosevelt School District June 2016 4

S1.C10.PO8-10 1- Identify key political, social, geographic, and economic events of the late 20th century and early 21st century affected, and continue to affect, the United States. Describe current events using information from class discussions and various resources (e.g., newspapers, magazines, television, Internet, books, maps). Identify the connection between current and historical events and issues studied at this grade level using information from class discussions and various resources (e.g., newspapers, magazines, television, Internet, books, maps). Describe how key political, social, geographic, and economic events of the late 20th century and early 21st century affected, and continue to affect, the United States. 8 th Grade Social Studies Rubric - Roosevelt School District June 2016 5

Reporting Standard: Understands and analyzes events, people and conflicts of World War II to the present. Performance Objective Trimester Reported* 1 Minimal 2 Developing Proficient 4 Advanced Identify a key reason that the United States became involved in WWII Review the impact of the Great Depression on the United States. S1.C8.PO1-2 Describe the Great Depression Explain how Pearl Harbor led to United States involvement in World War II S1.C8.PO4-5 2 S1.C8.PO6-7 2 S1.C9.PO1-2 2- Identify key events during World War II D-day invasion battles of the Pacific development and use of the atomic bomb V-E Day / V-J Day Identify factors that affected the U.S. home front during World War II: war bond drives, war industry, women and minorities in the work force, rationing, internment of Japanese-, German-, and Italian - Americans Describe the following events: D-day invasion, battles of the Pacific, development and use of the atomic bomb, V-E Day / V-J Day Identify key individuals during World War II: Franklin D. Roosevelt, Dwight Eisenhower, George Patton, Douglas MacArthur, Harry Truman, Eleanor Roosevelt Identify factors that led to the Cold War: Western fear of communist expansion, Soviet fear of capitalist influences, development of nuclear weapons, Truman Doctrine Cite ways in which the Cold War impacted the United States: McCarthyism, arms race, space race, Cuban Missile Crisis, creation of the CIA Explain the impact of World War II on economic recovery from the Great Depression. Explain how the following factors affected the U.S. home front during World War II: war bond drives, war industry, women and minorities in the work force, rationing, internment of Japanese-, German-, and Italian - Americans Describe Arizona s contributions to the war effort: Native American Code Talkers, Ira Hayes, mining, training bases, POW and internment camps Summarize the United States role in the following events: D-day invasion, battles of the Pacific, development and use of the atomic bomb, V-E Day / V-J Day Analyze the following individuals significance to World War II: Franklin D. Roosevelt, Dwight Eisenhower, George Patton, Douglas MacArthur, Harry Truman, Eleanor Roosevelt Describe the following origins of the Cold War: Western fear of communist expansion, Soviet fear of capitalist influences, development of nuclear weapons, Truman Doctrine Describe the impact of the Cold War on the United States: McCarthyism, arms race, space race, Cuban Missile Crisis, creation of the CIA 8 th Grade Social Studies Rubric - Roosevelt School District June 2016 6

S1.C9.PO4 2- Identify the role of the United States in the Vietnam Conflict: containment of Communism Domino Theory, Gulf of Tonkin Resolution, Tet Offensive, antiwar protests, Vietnam Peace Accords Identify civil rights issues and events: Jim Crow Laws, nonviolent protests, desegregation, Civil Rights Act of 1964, Voting Rights Act of 1965 Describe life (e.g., transportation, communication, technology, medical, entertainment, growth of suburbs) in the U.S. during the Post War period. S1.C9.PO5-6 2 Identify some factors that led to World War II Identify some outcomes of World War II Define totalitarianism in Europe following World War I. Identify the major factors that led to World War II Identify events leading to the Allied victory Identify the outcomes of World War II Describe the importance of the following civil rights issues and events: Jim Crow Laws, nonviolent protests, desegregation, Civil Rights Act of 1964, Voting Rights Act of 1965 Analyze the major causes of World War II: aggressive search for resources by Japan political ideologies of Fascism and Nazism resentment toward the Treaty of Versailles Trace the series of invasions and conquests in the European and Pacific Theaters in World War II. S2.C8.PO1-7 2 Identify what Japan and Germany did following World War II to rebuild. Describe the following events leading to the Allied victory: D-Day Invasion, Battle of the Bulge, Japanese defeat in Iwo Jima and Okinawa, atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki Describe how racism and intolerance contributed to the Holocaust. Summarize each of the following outcomes of World War II: redrawing of political boundaries in Europe, tensions leading to Cold War, formation of the United Nations, beginning of atomic age, rebuilding of Japan S2.C8.PO8 2 Identify events resulting from World War II: Nuremburg Trial Nuremburg Trial, Marshall Plan, NATO / Warsaw Pact, creation of United Nations, creation of Israel Compare the rebuilding of Japan with the rebuilding of Germany following World War II. Describe the following events resulting from World War II: Nuremburg Trial, Marshall Plan, NATO / Warsaw Pact, creation of United Nations, creation of Israel 8 th Grade Social Studies Rubric - Roosevelt School District June 2016 7

S2.C8.PO9 2- S2.C8.PO10 2- Identify where communism spread following World War II. Describe the spread of Communism after World War II: China Mao Tse-tung and Chinese Revolution Korea 8 th parallel and division of country Cuba Fidel Castro and Cuban Missile Crisis Vietnam Ho Chi Minh Describe the impact of the Cold War (i.e., creation of the Iron Curtain, arms race, space race) that led to global competition. S2.C8.PO11 2- S2.C8.PO12 S2.C8.PO1 S2.C8.PO14 S2.C8.PO15-16 Identify some of the events of the Korean War. Identify what impacted the Vietnam War: historical relationship of China and Vietnam, French Indochina War, containment of Communism, Ho Chi Minh Trail, conflict resolution Identify ways in which the fall of Communism affected European nations: Germany reunification, Berlin Wall torn down Russia Gorbachev, Glasnost and Perestroika Union of Soviet Socialist Republics countries regained independence European Union formed Identify events in the Middle East during the 20 th and 21 st centuries: creation of Israel, conflicts between Israeli and Palestinian governments, Camp David Peace Treaty, Persian Gulf War, Iraq War Identify human rights issues during the 20 th century (e.g., Apartheid, genocide, famine, disease Describe the following events of the Korean War: Chinese involvement, U.N. police actions, containment of Communism, partition of Korea at the 8 th Parallel Describe how the following impacted the Vietnam War: historical relationship of China and Vietnam, French Indochina War, containment of Communism, Ho Chi Minh Trail, conflict resolution Examine the fall of Communism and the unification of European nations: Germany: reunification, Berlin Wall torn down Russia Gorbachev, Glasnost and Perestroika Union of Soviet Socialist Republic countries regained independence European Union formed Describe the following events in the Middle East during the 20 th and 21 st centuries: creation of Israel, conflicts between Israeli and Palestinian governments, Camp David Peace Treaty, Persian Gulf War, Iraq War Compare independence movements in various parts of the world (e.g., India/ Pakistan, Latin America, Africa, Asia) during the 20 th century. Examine human rights issues during the 20 th century (e.g., Apartheid, genocide, famine, disease 8 th Grade Social Studies Rubric - Roosevelt School District June 2016 8

Reporting Standard: Understands and applies key geography skills and economics. Performance Objective Trimester Reported* 1 Minimal 2 Developing Proficient 4 Advanced Read maps, charts, and graphs to display geographic information. Construct maps, charts, and graphs to display geographic information. Read maps, charts, and geographic databases using geographic information. Identify purposes and differences of maps, globes, aerial photographs, charts, and satellite images. S4.C1.PO1-4 1- Interpret maps, charts, and geographic databases using geographic information. Locate physical and cultural features (e.g., continents, cities, countries, bodies of water, landforms, mountain ranges, climate zones) throughout the world. S4.C2.PO1 1- Identify common characteristics of contemporary and historical regions on the basis of climate, landforms, ecosystems, and culture. Identify relationships and interactions (e.g., Middle East Conflicts, NATO, European Union) among regions. Explain the factors that contribute to political and social change in various world regions (e.g., USSR/Russia, Israel, European Union, China, Korea, Germany). S4.C2.PO2-1- Examine relationships and interactions (e.g., Middle East Conflicts, NATO, European Union) among regions. Identify how the role of the media, images, and advertising influences the perception of a place. Describe how a place changes over time. (Connect with content studied.) 8 th Grade Social Studies Rubric - Roosevelt School District June 2016 9

Identify ways that cooperation contributes to political, economic, and social organization (e.g., United Nations, European Union, NAFTA). Identify the push and pull factors (e.g., economic conditions, human rights conditions, famines, political strife/wars, natural disasters, changes in technology) that drive human migrations. Describe the effects (e.g., economic, environmental, cultural, political) of human migrations on places and regions. Describe the characteristics and locations of various cultures throughout the world. S4.C4.PO1-7 1- Identify the factors (e.g., breakup of USSR, unification of Germany, cheap labor forces, outsourcing of services, oil industry) that influence the location, distribution and interrelationships of economic activities in different regions. Explain how cooperation contributes to political, economic, and social organization (e.g., United Nations, European Union, NAFTA). Describe the aspects of culture (e.g., literacy, occupations, clothing, property rights) related to beliefs and understandings that influence the economic, social, and political activities of men and women. Describe how changes in technology, transportation, communication, and resources affect economic development. S4.C6.PO 1- Identify geographic knowledge and skills (e.g., recognizing patterns, mapping, graphing) when discussing current events Use geographic knowledge and skills (e.g., recognizing patterns, mapping, graphing) when discussing current events. Describe how (e.g., deforestation, desertification) humans modify eco systems. Describe why (e.g., resources, economic livelihood) humans modify ecosystems. Explain how changes in the natural environment can increase or diminish its capacity to support human activities. 8 th Grade Social Studies Rubric - Roosevelt School District June 2016 10

S5.C1.PO1-5 1- Identify factors that influence decision making by individuals and groups. Identify factors that influence decision-making. Explain how individuals, governments and businesses make choices Describe Adam Smith s ideas of a market economy to: property rights, freedom of enterprise, competition, consumer choice, limited role of government Explain how limited resources and unlimited human wants cause people to choose some things and give up others. Analyze how scarcity, opportunity costs, and trade-offs, influence decision-making. Analyze how individuals, governments and businesses make choices based on the availability of resources. Apply Adam Smith s ideas of a market economy to: property rights, freedom of enterprise, competition, consumer choice, limited role of government S5.C2.PO1- Recognize an impact of government investment in physical capital (e.g., NASA, transportation). Identify the impact of government investment in human capital: health (e.g., immunizations), education (e.g., college grants, loans), training of people (e.g., job Corps) Identify the impact of government investment in physical capital (e.g., NASA, transportation). Describe the impact of natural resources on an economy. Identify the functions and relationships among various institutions (e.g., business firms, banks, government agencies, labor unions, corporations) that make up an economic system. Explain the impact of government investment in human capital: health (e.g., immunizations), education (e.g., college grants, loans), training of people (e.g., job Corps) S5.C2.PO4-5 S5.C2.PO6 2- Identify entrepreneurs (e.g., Bill Gates, Martha Stewart, Oprah Winfrey, Ted Turner Donald Trump) that have impacted the free enterprise system. Identify factors in physical capital (e.g., factories, medical advancements, new technologies) that lead to economic growth. Explain the impact of government investment in physical capital (e.g., NASA, transportation). Describe how income for most people is determined by the value of the goods and services they sell. Describe the impact of entrepreneurs (e.g., Bill Gates, Martha Stewart, Oprah Winfrey, Ted Turner, Donald Trump) in the free enterprise system. Analyze how investment in physical capital (e.g., factories, medical advancements, new technologies) leads to economic growth. S5.C2.PO7-8 Identify a factor that affects supply and demand. Describe how competition (e.g., Microsoft/Apple, Wal-Mart/Target) affects supply and demand from the vantage point of the consumer and producer. Describe how market prices provide incentives to buyers and sellers. 8 th Grade Social Studies Rubric - Roosevelt School District June 2016 11

S5.C2.PO9 Identify incentives to conserve and improve property (e.g., resale market). Describe how protection of private property rights provides incentives to conserve and improve property (e.g., resale market). S5.C.PO1 1- S5.C.PO2-1- S5.C4.PO1 S5.C4.PO2-4 1- S5.C5.PO1 Identify the government s role in economic recovery. Identify private property rights in market (capitalism) economies and command (communist) economies. Identify factors that influence personal financial choices (e.g. budgeting, saving, investing, credit) Identify the organization and functions of the Federal Reserve System. Identify the effects of inflation on society. Analyze the government s role in economic recovery. Compare how private property rights differ in market (capitalism) economies versus command (communist) economies. Identify the effects of trade restrictions between national and world regions. Describe the role of the United States government in influencing international commerce in regions studied. Identify interdependence (e.g., North American Free Trade Agreement, European Union, International Monetary Fund/ World Bank) between nations. Explain how scarcity influences personal financial choices (e.g. budgeting, saving, investing, credit) S5.C5.PO2- S5.C5.PO4-5 S5.C5.PO6-8 Identify the costs and benefits of producing a personal budget. Identify types of personal investments (e.g., saving accounts, stocks, mutual funds, bonds, retirement funds, land). Identify forms of credit. (e.g., personal loans, credit cards, lines of credit, mortgages, auto loans). Cite advantages, disadvantages, and alternatives to consumer credit. Describe the costs and benefits of producing a personal budget. Describe a personal budget to include fixed and variable expenses. Describe types of personal investments (e.g., saving accounts, stocks, mutual funds, bonds, retirement funds, land). Describe the role of the stock market in personal investing. Describe various forms of credit. (e.g., personal loans, credit cards, lines of credit, mortgages, auto loans). Analyze the, advantages, disadvantages, and alternatives to consumer credit. Analyze the costs and benefits of producing a personal budget. Create a personal budget to include fixed and variable expenses. Identify the benefits of future financial planning 8 th Grade Social Studies Rubric - Roosevelt School District June 2016 12

Reporting Standard: Uses research and technology skills to complete projects. Performance Objective Trimester Reported* 1 Minimal 2 Developing Proficient 4 Advanced Identify historical data Read charts, graphs and narratives containing historical data Construct charts, graphs, and narratives using historical data. S1.C1.PO1-1- Interpret historical data displayed in graphs, tables, and charts. Construct timelines (e.g., presidents / world leaders, key events, people) of the historical era being studied. Identify primary and secondary sources. Formulate questions that can be answered by historical study and research. S1.C1.PO4-6 1- Describe the difference between a primary source document and a secondary source document and the relationships between them. S1.C1.PO7-8 1- Identify cause and effect relationships between and among individuals and/or historical events. Determine the credibility and bias of primary and secondary sources Analyze cause and effect relationships between and among individuals and/or historical events. Analyze two points of view on the same historical event. 8 th Grade Social Studies Rubric - Roosevelt School District June 2016 1