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Psychology
Psychology Foundations and Research
Georgia HomeroomSSPFR1Psychology Perspectives OverviewExplain selected historical and contemporary perspectives and practices of psychologists.
SSPFR1.aDefine the field of psychology.
SSPFR1.bIdentify key figures and their perspectives in the history of the field of psychology: include Wundt, Freud, Skinner, James, Watson, Rogers, Bandura, and Pavlov.
SSPFR1.cList and describe the major occupations and subfields of psychology.
SSPFR2Psychology Research MethodsExplain the research methods and the types of statistics used in the field of psychology.
SSPFR2.aExplain how psychologists conduct research to describe, explain, predict, and control behavior.
SSPFR2.bDescribe the types of research methods used by psychologists, include: experiment, survey, case study, and observation.
SSPFR2.cIdentify the basic elements of an experiment, include: independent and dependent variables, types of experimental control (blind/double-blind procedures, placebo controls).
SSPFR2.dExplain the differences between a correlation and an experiment.
SSPFR2.eClassify the types and uses of statistics in psychological research, include: descriptive statistics.
SSPFR2.fInterpret graphic data representations.
SSPFR2.gExplain ethical issues in psychological research.
Biological Foundations
SSPBF1Biological Systems and BehaviorExplain the development, structure, and function of biological systems and their role in behavior, cognition, and emotion.
SSPBF1.aDiscuss the major divisions and sub-divisions of the nervous system and their role in behavior, include: central (brain and spinal cord) and peripheral [autonomic (sympathetic and parasympathetic) and somatic].
SSPBF1.bIdentify the components and function of a neuron.
SSPBF1.cExplain the process of neurotransmission, include: action potentials and synaptic transmission.
SSPBF1.dIdentify the major structures and functions of the brain.
SSPBF1.eDescribe the methods used to analyze neural form and function: include the MRI, fMRI, PET, CAT, and EEG.
SSPBF1.fExamine the role of genetics in the development of behaviors.
SSPBF2States of ConsciousnessCompare different states of consciousness.
SSPBF2.aIdentify altered states of consciousness, include: sleeping, dreaming, hypnosis, meditation, biofeedback, and mind-altering substances.
SSPBF2.bDescribe the sleep cycle and circadian rhythm.
SSPBF2.cExplain theories of sleeping and dreaming.
SSPBF2.dInvestigate the validity of hypnosis.
SSPBF2.eAnalyze the physical and psychological issues associated with addiction.
SSPBF2.fExplain how the major drug classes (stimulants, depressants, and hallucinogens) affect neurotransmission and behaviors.
SSPBF3Components of StressDiscuss the components of stress.
SSPBF3.aCategorize and explain the different physiological and psychological reactions to stress.
SSPBF3.bIdentify strategies to deal with stress that promote health, include: coping strategies and behavioral modification.
SSPBF4Physical World as PerceptionDescribe how the physical world is translated into a psychological experience.
SSPBF4.aDescribe the basic structures of the eye and ear, the associated neural pathways, and the process of sensory transduction.
SSPBF4.bRecognize causes which can lead to hearing and vision deficits: include environmental causes, aging, genetics, diet, disease, and trauma.
SSPBF4.cDescribe the major theories associated with visual and auditory sensation and perception: include threshold theory, opponent process theory, trichromatic theory of vision, frequency theory, volley theory and place theory of hearing.
SSPBF4.dIdentify additional senses, include: smell, taste and touch.
SSPBF4.eAnalyze different perceptual illusions and describe why illusions are important for our understanding of perception.
SSPBF4.fCompare top-down and bottom-up processing.
SSPBF5Motivation and Emotion TheoriesIdentify major theories and concepts related to motivation and emotion.
SSPBF5.aCompare and contrast the biological, cognitive/learning, and humanistic perspectives of motivation.
SSPBF5.bCompare and contrast theories of emotion, include: James-Lange, Cannon-Bard, and Singer-Schachter's Two Factor.
Change in Behavior and Cognition
SSPBC1Major Approaches to LearningIdentify the characteristics of and major approaches to learning.
SSPBC1.aIdentify learning as a relatively permanent change in behavior based on experience.
SSPBC1.bExplain the behavioral approach to learning.
SSPBC1.cCompare and contrast the paradigms of classical and operant conditioning.
SSPBC1.dDescribe changes in behavior using the social learning theory.
SSPBC2Information Processing and MemoryAnalyze key concepts associated with information processing and memory.
SSPBC2.aDescribe the components of the human information processing system, include: sensory memory, attention, short term memory (working memory), encoding, long term memory, and retrieval.
SSPBC2.bEvaluate strategies that enhance memory, include: mnemonics, maintenance rehearsal, and elaborative rehearsal.
SSPBC2.cAnalyze theories of forgetting, include, encoding failure, decay, proactive/retroactive interference, types of amnesia (retrograde, anterograde, source, and infantile).
SSPBC2.dExplain the phenomena involved in problem solving and decision-making, include: heuristics, algorithms, biases, expectancies, and mental set.
SSPBC3Lifespan Developmental ChangesDescribe behavioral, social, and cognitive changes from the prenatal period throughout the life span.
SSPBC3.aChart physical changes of a human being from conception through late adulthood.
SSPBC3.bExplain the developmental models of Freud, Piaget, Kohlberg, and Erikson.
SSPBC3.cCompare and contrast the theories of language and language acquisition, include: Chomsky, Skinner, and Whorf.
SSPBC3.dDescribe the role of critical periods in development.
Variability of Behavior among Individuals and Groups
SSPVB1Intelligence Measurement and NatureAnalyze concepts related to the measurement, and nature of intelligence.
SSPVB1.aDifferentiate between general and multiple intelligences.
SSPVB1.bExplain how intelligence may be influenced by heredity and environment.
SSPVB1.cEvaluate the reliability, validity, and standardization of historical and contemporary intelligence tests.
SSPVB1.dEvaluate the implications of measurement of intelligence on the individual and culture.
SSPVB1.eDifferentiate the levels of intelligence: include giftedness and intellectual disability.
SSPVB2Personality Theories and AssessmentEvaluate theories of personality and assessment tools.
SSPVB2.aEvaluate Psychodynamic Theory and its impact on contemporary psychology.
SSPVB2.bEvaluate the Humanistic Perspective of personality.
SSPVB2.cAnalyze the purpose and theories of the Trait Perspective of personality.
SSPVB2.dAnalyze the Social-Cognitive Perspective of personality.
SSPVB2.eIdentify various personality assessment tools.
SSPVB3Psychological Disorders and TreatmentIdentify psychological disorders and treatment.
SSPVB3.aIdentify criteria that distinguish normal from disordered behavior, include: the criteria of distress, deviance, and dysfunction.
SSPVB3.bDescribe methods used to diagnose and assess psychological disorders, include: the current version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, the MMPI, and projective tests.
SSPVB3.cAnalyze various psychological disorders and identify appropriate treatments, include: anxiety disorders, bipolar and depressive disorders, personality disorders, somatic disorders, and schizophrenia.
SSPVB3.dAnalyze the challenges associated with labeling psychological disorders and the impact of diagnosis on patients.
SSPVB3.eCompare the biomedical, psychoanalytical, cognitive, and behavioral and humanistic approaches to the treatment of psychological disorders.
Sports in United States Society
SSSUSSlSports' Importance to SocietyExplain the importance of sports to society.
SSSUSSl.aDefine "sport" and identify different types of sports (such as leisure activity, games, and traditional versus non-traditional sports).
SSSUSSl.bExplain the role of sports in socializing individuals.
SSSUSSl.cDescribe the unifying nature of sports in society.
SSSUSSl.dDescribe the various roles within sports, such as owner, athlete, coach, referee, and spectator.
SSSUSSl.eEvaluate sports as a pathway of achieving the American Dream.
SSSUSS2Youth and High School SportsAnalyze the role of youth and high school sports In American society.
SSSUSS2.aDescribe the culture of youth and high school sports and how this relates to the individual's identity.
SSSUSS2.bEvaluate the reasons for participation in team and individual sports.
SSSUSS2.cExplain the differences in access to youth and high school sports based on gender, race, and class.
SSSUSS2.dExplain the differences between youth sports and high school sports, such as participation rates, objectives, and societal expectations.
SSSUSS2.eAnalyze the impact of high school sports on the student-athlete, the student body, and a school's athletics program.
SSSUSS3Collegiate Sports in SocietyAnalyze the role of collegiate sports in American society.
SSSUSS3.aDescribe the culture of collegiate sports and how it relates to a society's general culture.
SSSUSS3.bIdentify the academic challenges and/or benefits affecting student-athletes.
SSSUSS3.cEvaluate the role of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), such as its enforcement of amateurism and disbursement of scholarships.
SSSUSS3.dDescribe the differences between Division I, Division II, and Division Ill, and the various roles athletics has on college campuses.
SSSUSS3.eAnalyze the major costs of collegiate sports at public universities and the roles of revenue generating and non-revenue generating sports.
SSSUSS4Gender and Sexuality in SportsAnalyze gender and sexuality in sports.
SSSUSS4.aDescribe discrimination and prejudices women athletes have historically faced in sports and continue to deal with today.
SSSUSS4.bDescribe society's changing view of women in the 1960s and 70s, the passage of Title IX, and its impact on women's and men's sports programs.
SSSUSS4.cEvaluate society's differing expectations for male and female athletes and the extent to which this is a reflection of broader gender roles in society.
SSSUSS4.dDescribe the groundbreaking contributions to sports and society made by various female athletes
SSSUSS5Race, Ethnicity, Class in SportsAnalyze race, ethnicity, and class in sports.
SSSUSS5.aDescribe historical racial segregation and integration in high school, college, and professional sports.
SSSUSS5.bDescribe the impact an athlete's race, ethnicity, and/or social class has on the sports they play.
SSSUSS5.cEvaluate underrepresentation and stacking in sports.
SSSUSS5.dExplain the controversy of using American Indian mascots in sports.
SSSUSS5.eDescribe the groundbreaking contributions to sports and society made by various minority athletes.
SSSUSS6Media and Economy in SportsAnalyze the role of the media and economy on sports.
SSSUSS6.aDescribe the popularity of sports in entertainment, including ESPN and televised sports, movies with sports themes, and sports in video games.
SSSUSS6.bExplain the effects of monopoly and monopsony power, players unions, and anti-trust laws on professional sports.
SSSUSS7Deviance and Violence in SportsAnalyze deviance and violence in sports.
SSSUSS7.aAnalyze cheating in sports, the efficacy of punishments, and how that reflects mainstream society and culture.
SSSUSS7.bAnalyze the use of performance enhancing drugs in sports, including its causes, physiological effects of the drugs, efficacy of sanctions, and scandals that changed contest outcomes.
SSSUSS7.cIdentify scandals resulting from sports betting.
SSSUSS7.dDescribe society’s concerns regarding violence, abuse, and aggression in sports.
SSSUSS7.eEvaluate unhealthy eating behaviors of athletes, including anorexia, bulimia, and weight cutting.
Anthropology
Anthropology
Archaeology
Archaeological Techniques
Physical Anthropology
Culture
Ethnology
Cultural Anthropology
Sociology
Foundations and Research
SSSocFR1Origins of SociologyExplain the origins of sociology, the sociological perspective, and how sociology relates to the other social sciences.
SSSocFR1.aExplain sociology, sociological perspective, and the sociological imagination.
SSSocFR1.bDescribe the origins of sociology as a social science and the significance of its historical framework.
SSSocFR1.cExplain the relationship of sociology to the other social sciences.
SSSocFR1.dIdentify careers where sociological knowledge is applicable.
SSSocFR2Sociological Research MethodologiesExplain the research methodologies used in sociology.
SSSocFR2.aIdentify the major research methods used in sociology.
SSSocFR2.bExplain how various methods are used to conduct research in sociology.
SSSocFR2.cEvaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the methods of sociological research.
SSSocFR2.dExplain the importance and influence of ethics in guiding research and data collection in sociology.
SSSocFR3Major Sociological TheoriesExplain the major theoretical perspectives in sociology.
SSSocFR3.aExplain and apply the theoretical perspectives of Structural Functionalism, Symbolic Interaction, and Conflict Theory.
SSSocFR3.bCompare and evaluate the theoretical perspectives of Structural Functionalism, Symbolic Interaction, and Conflict Theory.
Constitutional Theory
Evolution of Legal System
CT1ELSNecessity of LawsAnalyzes why laws are necessary.
Definition of terms
CT2DFTKey Legal TerminologyDiscusses legal terms (e.g., judicial review, due process of law, original jurisdiction, statute, equal protection of the law).
Influences on American Government
CT3IAGAncient Legal TraditionsEvaluates the impact of Middle Eastern, Greek, and Roman legal traditions on Western society.
English Law
CT4ENLEnglish Legal System OriginsTraces the development of the English legal system and its impact on America.
Colonial Government
CT5COLColonial Legal DevelopmentAssesses the contribution of colonial political development of the American legal tradition.
American Revolution and Articles of Confederation
CT6ARACRevolutionary Era InfluencesDiscusses the experiences and events from 1776 to 1784 that influenced the framers of the U. S Constitution.
Fundamental Principles
CT7FDPConstitutional Law PrinciplesIdentifies fundamental principles of constitutional law (e.g., popular sovereignty, limited government, separation of powers, checks and balances, judicial review, equal protection of the law, due process of law, majority rule with minority rights).
Executive, Legislative, Judicial Branches of Government
CT8ELJBGThree Branches and the LawExamines the interrelationship of the three branches of government with respect to the law.
Court System
CT9CTSFederal Court System FunctionsDescribes the major functions of the federal court system.
Supreme Court
CT10SCTSupreme Court's Special RoleAssesses the special role of the Supreme Court in the American legal system.
State and Local Courts
CT11SLCTState and Local Court FunctionsDescribes the major functions of the state and local court systems.
Judicial Review
CT12JDRJudicial Review ConceptIdentifies the concept of judicial review and gives an example of its use.
CT13JDRConstitutional vs. Statutory LawDistinguishes constitutional from statutory law.
Criminal and civil laws
CT14CCLCriminal vs. Civil LawDistinguishes criminal from civil laws.
Juvenile and Adult Laws
CT15JALJuvenile vs. Adult LawDistinguishes juvenile from adult law.
Contract and Property Rights
CT16CPRContracts and Property RightsDescribes the role of contracts and property rights in the legal system.
Torts
CT17TORTort Litigation IssuesExamines issues and procedures dealing with tort litigation.
Family and Consumer Laws
CT18FCLFamily and Consumer LawIdentifies issues of family and consumer law.
Constitutional Protections
CT19CTPU.S. and Georgia Constitutional RightsCompares/contrasts individual rights included in the U. S. and Georgia constitutions.
Rights of the individual
CT20RIDConstitutional Rights in Daily LifeAssesses the implication of individual constitutional rights in daily life.
Court Procedures
CT21CTPExaminesCourt Procedure and Individual Rightsthe relationship of court procedure to the protection of individual rights.
Protection of Individual Rights
CT22PIRThreats to Individual RightsAnalyzes threats to individual rights and efforts to safeguard these rights.
Legal Precedents
CT23LGPLegal Precedent in U.S. LawExamines the role of precedent in the American legal system.
Constitutional Cases
CT24CTCFederalism in Constitutional CasesAnalyzes constitutional decisions affecting the relationship of local, state, and federal governments.
Minority Rights, Suffrage
CT25MRSMinority Rights and Suffrage RulingsEvaluates constitutional decisions concerning minority rights and suffrage.
Individual Rights
CT26IDRCourt Expansion of RightsTraces the expansion of individual rights through court decisions.
Branches of U. S. Government
CT27BUSGPower Shifts Among BranchesExamines the fluctuations of power among the three branches of government.
Influences of the News Media
CT28INMNews Media and TrialsExamines the role and influences of the news media with respect to law suits and trial.
American Government/Civics
SSCG1Comparing Systems of GovernmentCompare and contrast various systems of government.
SSCG1.aDetermine how governments differ in geographic distribution of power, particularly unitary, confederal, and federal types of government.
SSCG1.bDetermine how some forms of government differ in their level of citizen participation particularly authoritarian (autocracy and oligarchy) and democratic.
SSCG1.cDetermine how the role of the executive differs in presidential and parliamentary systems of governments.
SSCG1.dDifferentiate between a direct democracy, representative democracy, and/or a republic.
SSCG2Foundations of Constitutional GovernmentDemonstrate knowledge of the political philosophies that shaped the development of United States constitutional government.
SSCG2.aAnalyze key ideas of limited government and the rule of law as seen in the Magna Carta, the Petition of Right, and the English Bill of Rights.
SSCG2.bAnalyze the impact of the writings of Hobbes (Leviathan), Locke (Second Treatise on Government), Rousseau (The Social Contract), and Montesquieu (The Spirit of the Laws) on our concept of government.
SSCG2.cAnalyze the ways in which the philosophies listed in element 2b influenced the Declaration of Independence.
SSCG3U.S. Constitution Framing and StructureDemonstrate knowledge of the framing and structure of the United States Constitution.
SSCG3.aAnalyze debates during the drafting of the Constitution, including the Three-Fifths Compromise, the Great Compromise, and the Commerce Clause.
SSCG3.bAnalyze how the Constitution addresses the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.
SSCG3.cExplain the fundamental principles of the United States Constitution, including limited government, the rule of law, federalism, separation of powers, checks and balances, and popular sovereignty.
SSCG3.dExplain the key ideas in the debate over ratification made by the Federalists and the Anti-Federalists.
SSCG4National Government OrganizationDemonstrate knowledge of the organization and powers of the national government.
SSCG4.aDescribe the structure, powers, and limitations of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches, as described in the Constitution.
SSCG4.bAnalyze the relationship between the three branches in a system of checks and balances and separation of powers.
SSCG5Federal System of GovernmentDemonstrate knowledge of the federal system of government described in the United States Constitution.
SSCG5.aExplain and analyze the relationship of state governments to the national government.
SSCG5.bDefine and provide examples of enumerated, implied, concurrent, reserved, and denied powers.
SSCG5.cAnalyze the ongoing debate that focuses on the balance of power between state and national governments as it relates to current issues.
SSCG5.dAnalyze the Supremacy Clause found in Article VI and the role of the U.S. Constitution as the "supreme law of the land."
SSCG5.eDescribe the roles of Congress and the states in the formal process of amending the Constitution.
SSCG6Bill of Rights GuaranteesAnalyze the meaning and importance of each of the rights guaranteed under the Bill of Rights and how each is secured.
SSCG7Civil Liberties and Civil RightsDemonstrate knowledge of civil liberties and civil rights.
SSCG7.aDefine civil liberties as protections against government actions (e.g., First Amendment).
SSCG7.bDefine civil rights as equal protections for all people (e.g., Civil Rights Act, Brown v. Board of Education, etc.)
SSCG7.cAnalyze due process of law as expressed in the 5th and 14th amendments, as understood through the process of incorporation.
SSCG7.dIdentify how amendments extend the right to vote.
SSCG8Legislative Branch of GovernmentDemonstrate knowledge of the legislative branch of government.
SSCG8.aCite the formal qualifications for representatives and senators listed in the Constitution.
SSCG8.bDescribe the election process for representatives and senators and how the 17th Amendment impacted the election of senators.
SSCG8.cCompare the terms of office for each chamber of Congress and explain the Founders' intent.
SSCG8.dCompare and contrast the powers of each chamber of Congress (e.g., power of the purse, 16th Amendment, treaties, etc.)
SSCG8.eExplain the steps in the legislative process.
SSCG8.fExplain the functions of various leadership positions and committees within the legislature.
SSCG8.gAnalyze the positive and negative role lobbyists play in the legislative process.
SSCG9Impeachment and Removal ProcessExplain the impeachment and removal process and its use for federal officials as defined in the U.S. Constitution.
SSCG10Executive Branch OverviewDemonstrate knowledge of the executive branch of government.
SSCG10.aCite the formal qualifications listed in the Constitution for President of the United States.
SSCG10.bDescribe informal qualifications common to past presidents.
SSCG10.cIdentify term of office and describe the line of succession (e.g., 20th, 22nd, and 25th amendments).
SSCG10.dAnalyze the role of the Electoral College in electing the President and the clarification provided in the 12th Amendment.
SSCG10.eDistinguish between the roles of the President, including Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces, chief executive, chief agenda setter, chief of state, chief diplomat, and party leader.
SSCG11Federal Bureaucracy FunctionsExplain the functions of the departments and agencies of the federal bureaucracy.
SSCG11.aCompare and contrast the organization and responsibilities of independent regulatory agencies, government corporations, and executive agencies.
SSCG11.bExplain the functions of the President's Cabinet.
SSCG12Foreign Policy ToolsDescribe the tools used to carry out United States foreign policy, including diplomacy and treaties; economic, military, and humanitarian aid; and sanctions and military intervention.
SSCG13Judicial Branch OperationsDemonstrate knowledge of the operation of the judicial branch of government.
SSCG13.aDescribe the selection and approval process for federal judges.
SSCG13.bExplain the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court, federal courts and the state courts.
SSCG13.cExamine how John Marshall established judicial review through his opinion in Marbury v. Madison and relate its impact.
SSCG13.dDescribe how the Supreme Court selects and decides cases.
SSCG13.eCompare the philosophies of judicial activism and judicial restraint and provide relevant examples (e.g., marriage, 2nd Amendment, death penalty, etc.)
SSCG14Criminal Justice ProcessDemonstrate knowledge of the criminal justice process.
SSCG14.aExplain an individual's due process rights (e.g., 4th, 5th, 6th, and 14th amendments).
SSCG14.bCategorize different types of crimes.
SSCG14.cAnalyze the procedures in the criminal justice process.
SSCG14.dExamine the different types of sentences a convicted person can receive.
SSCG14.eContrast the procedures related to civil suits with criminal proceedings.
SSCG15Local, State, National ElectionsDemonstrate knowledge of local, state, and national elections.
SSCG15.aDescribe the historical development, organization, role, and constituencies of political parties.
SSCG15.bDescribe the nomination and election process.
SSCG15.cExamine campaign funding and spending and the influence of special interest groups on elections.
SSCG15.dExplain how recent policy changes and Supreme Court rulings have impacted the campaign finance process.
SSCG15.eAnalyze the influence of media coverage, campaign advertising, and public opinion polls.
SSCG16Civic Participation TypesAnalyze the difference between involuntary and voluntary participation in civic life.
SSCG16.aDescribe how and why citizens are required by law to pay taxes, serve on a jury, and register for military duty.
SSCG16.bDescribe how citizens voluntarily and responsibly participate in the political process by voting, performing public service, being informed about current issues, and respecting differing opinions.
SSCG16.cExplain the meaning and history of the Pledge of Allegiance.
SSCG17Georgia State and Local GovernmentDemonstrate knowledge of the organization and powers of state and local government described in the Georgia Constitution.
SSCG17.aExamine the structure of local governments with emphasis on counties and cities.
SSCG17.bAnalyze the relationship among state and local governments.
SSCG17.cExamine sources of revenue received by local governments.
SSCG17.dAnalyze the services provided by state and local governments.
SSCG17.eAnalyze limitations on state and local government that may be exercised by the citizens (e.g., the initiative, referendum, and recall).
SSCG18Democracy vs. TotalitarianismExamine how American ideals of freedom and democracy protect against the threats of totalitarian ideology.
SSCG18.aDescribe the role of government in totalitarian systems (e.g., communism and fascism).
SSCG18.bCompare the structures, power-base, and decision-making processes of American democracy to those of totalitarian governments.
SSCG18.cCompare the rights and responsibilities of citizens in American democracy to those in totalitarian governments.
SSCG18.dExplain how the ideals of American democracy conflict with those of totalitarianism.
SSCG18.eExplain the causes for the growth and decline of totalitarian forms of government and American policies to resist their spread.
Introduction to U.S. Intelligence and National Security Studies
SSINSS1U.S. Intelligence Field DevelopmentExamine the development of the field of U.S. Intelligence.
SSINSS1.aExplore the history of U.S. Intelligence efforts from American Revolution through the Civil War
SSINSS1.bExplain the application of U.S. intelligence from the World War I to World War II.
SSINSS1.cExplain how the late and post-Cold War era shaped U.S. intelligence agencies.
SSINSS1.dAnalyze the current challenges to the U.S. Intelligence community (e.g. social media and information warfare).
SSINSS2Intelligence Roles and FunctionsDescribe the basic roles and functions of the Intelligence field.
SSINSS2.aDefine Intelligence as the process of collection and analysis of information gathered within or outside the U.S. that involves threats to our nation, its people, property, or interests.
SSINSS2.bExplain the purpose and uses of Intelligence for the U.S. government.
SSINSS2.cDescribe the various career paths for a person entering the Intelligence field (e.g. Analytical, Operational, and Technical).
SSINSS2.dExplain the security clearance process (e.g. include barriers to acquiring the various types).
SSINSS2.eDescribe levels of vulnerability for Intelligence Security.
SSINSS3Intelligence Types and CollectionExplore the different types of Intelligence, collection methods, and information sharing.
SSINSS3.aIdentify the six basic intelligence sources and methods of collection and explain their uses (Signals Intelligence (SIGINT/aka COMINT), Imagery Intelligence (IMINT), Measurement and Signature Intelligence (MASINT), Human-Source Intelligence (HUMINT), Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT), Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT)).
SSINSS3.bDescribe other sources and types of Intelligence such as: Medical Intelligence, Cyber Intelligence, Environmental Intelligence, Economic and Competitive Intelligence, Law Enforcement Intelligence, Cultural Intelligence, Strategic Intelligence, and Financial Intelligence.
SSINSS3.cCompare and contrast the strengths and weaknesses inherent in the various sources and types of Intelligence in SSINSS3a-b.
SSINSS3.dExplore current trends in different types of Intelligence that challenge collection methods.
SSINSS3.eExplain how recent events affect how information is shared with partner nations.
SSINSS4The Intelligence CycleAnalyze the Intelligence Cycle.
SSINSS4.aDescribe the stages of the Intelligence Cycle (e.g. Planning, Collection, Processing, Analysis, Dissemination, and Feedback).
SSINSS4.bDistinguish between raw and finished Intelligence.
SSINSS4.cExplain how to be successful at each stage of the Intelligence Cycle and describe the strengths and weaknesses of the current model.
SSINSS5Intelligence Analyst RoleEvaluate role of an Intelligence Analyst.
SSINSS5.aDescribe the role of an analyst in assessing the value of information.
SSINSS5.bExplain how analysts use structured analytic techniques such as analysis of competing hypotheses and key assumptions check.
SSINSS5.cDescribe the authorized activities (Military/Civilian, International/Domestic) of each of the federal agencies comprising the Intelligence Community.
SSINSS5.dExplain the purposes and processes for sharing of information between U.S. Intelligence agencies.
SSINSS5.eDescribe the role of Fusion Centers in coordinating federal and state information sharing.
SSINSS6Ethics and Legality in IntelligenceAnalyze the ethical, moral, and legal considerations of Intelligence.
SSINSS6.aDescribe how ethical standards and moral dilemmas challenge intelligence analysts as they relate to secrecy, war and peace, ends versus means, nature of the opponent, and national interest.
SSINSS6.bExplain how changes over time in societal ethics and morality, both domestic and foreign, affect intelligence officers.
SSINSS6.cExplain how Intelligence professionals relate ethical and moral issues to collection and covert action.
SSINSS6.dDescribe the legal constraints and challenges to the collection of intelligence domestically and abroad.
SSINSS7U.S. Intelligence Community AgenciesCompare and contrast the roles and missions of the U.S. federal agencies comprising the U.S. Intelligence Community
SSINSS7.aIdentify all U.S. federal agencies which make up the U.S. Intelligence Community, including their functions and area of focus.
SSINSS7.bDescribe the role of the Director of National Intelligence in coordinating information sharing between agencies.
SSINSS7.cExplain the role of Congress as an oversight body to the U.S. Intelligence Community.
Personal Finance and Economics
Fundamentals of Economic Decision-Making
SSEF1Scarcity and Economic ChoicesAnalyze how scarcity affects the choices of individuals, businesses, and governments.
SSEF1aExplain that scarcity is a basic, permanent condition that exists because unlimited wants exceed limited productive resources.
SSEF1bCompare and contrast strategies for allocating scarce resources such as by price, majority rule, contests, force, sharing, lottery, authority, first-come-first-served, and personal characteristics.
SSEF1cDefine and give examples of productive resources (i.e. factors of production): natural resources (i.e. land), human resources (i.e. labor and human capital), physical capital and entrepreneurship.
SSEF1dApply the concept of opportunity cost (the forgone next best alternative) to personal choices, as well as business and government decisions.
SSEF2Marginal Benefits and CostsGive examples of how rational decision-making entails comparing the marginal benefits and the marginal costs of an action.
SSEF2aExplain that rational decisions occur when the marginal benefits of an action equal or exceed the marginal costs.
SSEF2bExplain that individuals, businesses, and governments respond to positive and negative incentives in predictable ways.
SSEF3Economic Systems OverviewAnalyze how economic systems influence the choices of individuals, businesses, and governments.
SSEF3aAnalyze how command, market and mixed economic systems answer the three basic economic questions (what to produce, how to produce, and for whom to produce) to prioritize various social and economic goals such as freedom, security, equity, growth, efficiency, price stability, full employment, and sustainability.
SSEF3bCompare the roles of government in different economic systems with regards to providing public goods and services, redistributing income, protecting property rights, resolving market failures, regulation and providing consumer protections.
SSEF4Standard of Living FactorsAnalyze factors that influence the standard of living of individuals and nations.
SSEF4aExplain how investments in human capital (e.g., education, job training, and healthcare) can lead to a higher standard of living.
SSEF4bExplain how investment in equipment and technology can lead to economic growth.
SSEF4cExplain how individuals, businesses, and governments benefit from specialization and voluntary, non-fraudulent trade.
SSEF4dIllustrate economic growth using a production possibilities curve.
Personal Finance
SSEPF1Economics-Based Life DecisionsAnalyze major life decisions using economics-based decision-making skills.
SSEPF1aApply a rational decision-making model to evaluate the costs and benefits of post-high school life choices (i.e., college, technical school, military enlistment, workforce participation, or other option).
SSEPF1bEvaluate costs and benefits of various ways to pay for post-high school life including scholarships, the HOPE scholarship, employment, work-study programs, loans, grants, savings, prior investments, and other options.
SSEPF1cIdentify necessary documents needed to complete forms like the FAFSA or scholarship applications.
SSEPF1dApply a rational decision-making model to evaluate other major life choices like employment opportunities, renting a home vs. buying, selecting a mortgage, and buying a car.
SSEPF1eDescribe how individual financial decisions can help create generational wealth.
SSEPF2Income Budgeting BasicsAnalyze income as a scarce resource that can be allocated effectively through budgeting.
SSEPF2aCompare different types of income including hourly wages, salary, tips, independent contractor services (Form 1099), dividends, and capital gains.
SSEPF2bReview and complete a sample federal individual income tax form 1040.
SSEPF2cDescribe the basic components of a paystub including gross pay, net pay, and common deductions (i.e. federal and state income tax, Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA which includes Social Security and Medicare), and elective deductions like 401K, insurance and tax-deferred savings).
SSEPF2dAnalyze the basic components of a personal budget including income, expenses (fixed and variable), and the importance of short-term and long-term savings.
SSEPF2eExplain how to reconcile a checking account, either online or on paper, including how to account for transactions that have not been posted (i.e. checks, weekend debit card transactions, or monthly auto-pay transactions) and how this helps avoid overdraft fees.
SSEPF2fDescribe how to determine a person’s net worth.
SSEPF3Savers to Investors FlowExplain how the financial system channels funds from savers to investors.
SSEPF3aExplain the roles/functions of money as a medium of exchange, store of value, and unit of account/standard of value.
SSEPF3bCompare services offered by different financial institutions, including banks, credit unions, payday lenders, and title pawn lenders.
SSEPF3cCompare and contrast cash, debit cards, credit cards, prepaid cards and mobile payment apps in terms of how they work, acceptability, and the costs and benefits associated with each.
SSEPF3dEvaluate the risk and return of a variety of savings and investment options, including: savings accounts, certificates of deposit, retirement accounts (i.e. Roth IRA, 401K, 403b), stocks, bonds, 529 accounts, and mutual funds and explain the importance of diversification when investing.
SSEPF3eDescribe the role of speculative investments (i.e. cryptocurrency and historical examples like buying on margin in the 1920’s).
SSEPF4Interest Rates and ConsumersExplain how interest rates affect various consumer decisions.
SSEPF4aCompare interest rates on loans and credit cards from different institutions including banks, credit unions, pay-day loan facilities, and title-pawn companies.
SSEPF4bDefine annual percentage rate and describe how different interest rates can affect monthly payments on loans.
SSEPF4cUse an online amortization tool to show how payments on a fixed loan like a mortgage are applied to interest and principal.
SSEPF4dExplain the difference between simple and compound interest and the difference between fixed and variable interest.
SSEPF4eDefine nominal and real returns and explain how inflation affects interest-earning savings and investment accounts.
SSEPF5Taxation and Financial ChoicesExplain how changes in taxation can have an impact on an individual’s spending and saving choices.
SSEPF5aDescribe income, sales, property, capital gains, and estate taxes in the U.S.
SSEPF5bDescribe the difference between progressive, regressive, and proportional taxes.
SSEPF6Costs and Benefits of CreditEvaluate the costs and benefits of using credit.
SSEPF6aDifferentiate between and explain how to access one’s credit report and credit score.
SSEPF6bDescribe the basic components of a credit score including payment history, debt to income ratio, amount owed, length of credit history, types of credit used, amount of available credit, and recent credit applications.
SSEPF6cAnalyze and evaluate a sample loan application for credit worthiness and the ability to receive favorable interest rates.
SSEPF6dExplain the difference between revolving credit and installment credit.
SSEPF6eExplain causes of personal bankruptcy and describe consequences of declaring bankruptcy.
SSEPF7Insurance and Risk ManagementAnalyze how insurance and other risk-management strategies protect against financial loss.
SSEPF7aExplain why people buy insurance.
SSEPF7bDescribe various types of insurance such as automobile, health, life (whole and term), disability, renters, flood and property.
SSEPF7cExplain the costs and benefits associated with different types of insurance, including deductibles, premiums, coverage limits shared liability, and asset protection.
SSEPF7dDefine insurability and explain why insurance rates can vary.
SSEPF8Marketplace Wage DeterminationDescribe how the earnings of workers are determined in the marketplace.
SSEPF8aIdentify skills that are required to be successful in the workplace, including positive work ethic, punctuality, time management, teamwork, and communication skills.
SSEPF8bDescribe the impact a person’s social media footprint can have on their career and finances.
SSEPF8cEvaluate job and career options and explain the significance of investment in education, training, and skill development as it relates to future earnings.
SSEPF9Consumer Protection RulesExplain ways consumers are protected by rules and regulations.
SSEPF9aDescribe how government agencies offer protection in banking, investments, borrowing, and buying goods and services.
SSEPF9bCompare different methods for lodging consumer complaints (e.g., Better Business Bureau, online methods, and direct contact with business).
SSEPF9cExplain the primary purpose of important consumer legislation (i.e., the Truth in Lending Act, Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, the Equal Housing Act, and the Dodd-Frank Act).
SSEPF10Identity Theft Sources and ProtectionExplain sources of and protection against identity theft.
SSEPF10aDescribe common ways identity theft happens including dumpster diving, skimming, phishing, stealing, and data breaches.
SSEPF10bDescribe ways to protect yourself from identity theft including shredding important documents, not opening attachments to unknown emails, not revealing personal information over the phone or email, using secure networks, regularly monitoring your credit report, changing passwords on accounts, and carefully managing social media.
SSEPF10cDescribe steps that should be taken if a person is the victim of identity theft including getting replacement credit cards, freezing credit histories, alerting appropriate officials, and changing passwords.
SSEPF10dDescribe the basic characteristics of investment scams such as Ponzi schemes, pump and dumps, and “advance fee” scams and how to avoid them.
Microeconomics
SSEMI1Household and Business InterdependenceDescribe how households and businesses are interdependent and interact through flows of goods, services, resources, and money.
SSEMI1aExplain, using a circular flow diagram, the real flow of goods and services, resources, and money through the product market and the resource (factor) market.
SSEMI2Supply, Demand, and PricesExplain how the law of demand, the law of supply, and prices work to determine production and distribution in a market economy.
SSEMI2aDefine the law of supply and the law of demand.
SSEMI2bDescribe various determinants (shifters) of supply and demand and illustrate on a graph how they can change equilibrium price and quantity.
SSEMI2cExplain and illustrate on a graph how prices set too high (e.g., price floors) create surpluses, and prices set too low (e.g., price ceilings) create shortages.
SSEMI3Business and Market StructuresExplain the organization and role of business and analyze the four types of market structures in the U.S. economy.
SSEMI3aCompare and contrast three forms of business organization—sole proprietorship, partnership, and corporation with regards to number of owners, liability, lifespan, decision-making, and taxation.
SSEMI3bIdentify the basic characteristics of monopoly, oligopoly, monopolistic competition, and pure (perfect) competition with regards to number of sellers, barriers to entry, price control, and product differentiation.
International
SSEIN1International Trade and BarriersExplain the benefits of international trade and the role of trade barriers.
SSEIN1aExplain how nations benefit when they specialize in producing goods and services in which they have a comparative advantage.
SSEIN1bExplain how trade barriers create costs and benefits to consumers and producers over time.
SSEIN1cAnalyze Georgia’s role in the international economy (i.e. the ports of Savannah and Brunswick, the Northeast inland port, the presence of multinational corporations in the state, and the impact of trade on the state’s economy).
SSEIN2Exchange Rate ImpactsAnalyze how changes in exchange rates can have an impact on groups in the United States and in other countries.
SSEIN2aDescribe factors that cause changes in exchange rates.
SSEIN2bExplain how appreciation and depreciation of currency affects net exports and benefits some groups and hurts others.
Macroeconomics
SSEMA1Measuring Economic ActivityExplain the methods by which economic activity is measured.
SSEMA1aDescribe key economic outcomes and how they are measured including economic growth using Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and real GDP; price stability using the Consumer Price Index (CPI); and full employment using the unemployment rate.
SSEMA1bExplain the differences between seasonal, structural, cyclical, and frictional unemployment.
SSEMA1cDescribe the stages of the business cycle and its relation to economic measurement, including: peak, contraction, trough, recovery/expansion as well as recession.
SSEMA2Federal Reserve SystemExplain the role and functions of the Federal Reserve System.
SSEMA2aDescribe the organization of the Federal Reserve System (12 Districts, Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), and Board of Governors).
SSEMA2bDescribe the Federal Reserve Bank’s roles in payment processing, bank supervision, and monetary policy including the dual mandate of price stability and full employment.
SSEMA2cDescribe how the Federal Reserve uses various tools of monetary policy to target the federal funds rate and how this rate influences other interest rates in the economy.
SSEMA3Fiscal Policy and National DebtAnalyze how the government uses fiscal policy and its effects on national debt.
SSEMA3aExplain the effect on the economy of the government’s taxing and spending decisions in promoting price stability, full employment, and economic growth.
SSEMA3bExplain how government budget deficits or surpluses impact national debt.
Comparative Political/Economic Systems
Political Systems
Economic Systems
Political and Economic Development
Democratic Ideology
Forms of Democracy
Democratic Societies
6.Describes the decision-making processes characteristic of Democratic Societies
Democratic Systems
Development and Expansion
Capitalism
Private Enterprise System
Countries in Transition
25 Describes and explains changes in selected political and economic systems in the 20th century.
Personal Financial Literacy
SSPFL1Sources and Variables of IncomeEvaluate various sources of income and analyze variables that affect a person’s income.
SSPFL1.aAnalyze income as a scarce resource that must be allocated.
SSPFL1.bCompare different types of income including hourly wages, salary, tips, independent contractor services (Form 1099), dividends, and capital gains.
SSPFL1.cAnalyze how career choice, education, skills, and economic conditions are related to income and levels of unemployment
SSPFL1.dDescribe how income taxes affect disposable income.
SSPFL1.eReview and complete a sample federal individual income tax form 1040EZ or 1040A.
SSPFL1.fDescribe the basic components of a pay-stub including gross pay, net pay, and common deductions (i.e. federal and state income tax, Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA – which includes Social Security and Medicare), and elective deductions like insurance and tax-deferred savings).
SSPFL2Budgeting and Financial ReviewDescribe how budgeting and actively reviewing finances can be used to allocate scarce income.
SSPFL2.aExplain the importance of setting short-term, medium-term, and long-term savings goals.
SSPFL2.bDifferentiate between needs and wants.
SSPFL2.cAnalyze the basic components of a personal budget including income, expenses, and savings.
SSPFL2.dExplain how to reconcile a checking account, either online or on paper, including how to account for transactions that have not been posted (i.e. checks or weekend debit card transactions).
SSPFL2.eDescribe overdraft fees including why they are assessed and how to avoid them.
SSPFL2.fExplain the concept of net worth.
SSPFL3Payment Methods for GoodsEvaluate different methods for paying for goods and services.
SSPFL3.aDescribe advantages and disadvantages of paying for goods and services with cash, checks, debit cards, credit cards, and other options.
SSPFL3.bCompare and contrast debit, credit, and prepaid cards in terms of how they work, acceptability, and the costs associated with each.
SSPFL3.cExplain how to avoid fees when using debit, credit, and pre-paid cards.
SSPFL3.dExplain the major consumer protections related to debit, credit, and pre-paid cards, especially if they are lost or stolen.
SSPFL4Post-High School OptionsEvaluate alternatives for life after high school including college, technical school, internships, working, military, doing nothing (taking a “gap year”), traveling, or other options.
SSPFL4.aUse a rational decision making model to identify the most appropriate alternative from the options in SSPFL3.
SSPFL4.bDescribe opportunity cost as it relates to the options in SSPFL3.
SSPFL4.cEvaluate costs and benefits of various ways to pay for post-high school life including scholarships, employment, work-study programs, loans, grants, savings, prior investments, and other options.
SSPFL4.dReview and complete a sample Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form.
SSPFL5Credit and Credit ScoresDescribe the importance of credit and having a favorable credit score.
SSPFL5.aDefine credit and interest rates.
SSPFL5.bDescribe factors that affect credit worthiness and the ability to receive favorable interest rates including character (credit score), collateral, and capacity to pay.
SSPFL5.cDescribe the basic components of a credit score including payment history, debt to income ratio, amount owed, length of credit history, types of credit used, amount of available credit, and recent credit applications.
SSPFL5.dDescribe different ways financial institutions, employers, and other parties use credit reports and credit scores.
SSPFL5.eDescribe how to access one’s credit report and credit score.
SSPFL5.fAnalyze and evaluate a sample credit report.
SSPFL5.gExplain how to begin building a good credit history at an early age.
SSPFL5.hExplain causes of personal bankruptcy and describe consequences of declaring bankruptcy.
SSPFL6Financial Institution FunctionsAnalyze the purpose and functions of various financial institutions.
SSPFL6.aAnalyze services offered by different financial institutions including banks, credit unions, payday lenders, and title pawn lenders.
SSPFL6.bExplain that some financial institutions are for profit and others are non-profit and how that affects the lending behavior of the institution.
SSPFL6.cCompare the benefits and drawbacks of different financial institutions including banks, credit unions, payday lenders, and title pawn lenders.
SSPFL6.dDescribe difficulties “unbanked” people face; including lack of security, difficulties securing financial services, and increased financial cost compared to using traditional financial institutions.
SSPFL7Interest Rates and ConsumersExplain how interest rates affect various consumer decisions.
SSPFL7.aExplain how actions taken by the Federal Reserve System affect interest rates.
SSPFL7.bCompare interest rates on loans and credit cards from different institutions including banks, credit unions, pay-day loan facilities, and title-pawn.
SSPFL7.cDefine annual percentage rate and analyze how different interest rates can affect monthly payments on loans.
SSPFL7.dExplain the difference between simple and compound interest and the difference between fixed and variable interest.
SSPFL7.eDefine nominal and real returns and explain how inflation affects savings and investment accounts earning interest.
SSPFL8Investment Methods and ReasonsEvaluate reasons for and various methods of investment.
SSPFL8.aEvaluate the risk and return of a variety of savings and investment options including savings accounts, certificates of deposit, stocks, bonds, and mutual funds.
SSPFL8.bExplain the advantages of using tax-advantaged retirement planning including a tradition Individual Retirement Account (IRA), a Roth IRA, a myRA, and a company 401K or 403b.
SSPFL8.cDescribe the importance of diversification investing.
SSPFL8.dDescribe the differences in strategies used for long-term investing vs. short term investing.
SSPFL9Insurance and Risk ManagementDescribe how insurance and other risk-management strategies protect against financial loss.
SSPFL9.aDefine insurance as an agreement where one party agrees to pay for another’s damage or loss in exchange for payment.
SSPFL9.bDefine risk as it relates to various assets (i.e. your person, property, or investments).
SSPFL9.cDescribe various types of insurance including automobile, health, life (whole and term), disability, and property.
SSPFL9.dReview and describe the basic components of a sample automobile, health, and property insurance policy.
SSPFL9.eAnalyze different methods for obtaining health insurance including through an employer, private purchase, Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA), and through various health insurance exchanges.
SSPFL9.fAnalyze the costs and benefits associated with different types of insurance, including copays, deductibles, premiums, shared liability, and asset protection.
SSPFL9.gDefine insurability and explain why insurance rates can vary.
SSPFL10Government Taxing and SpendingDescribe how government taxing and spending decisions affect consumers.
SSPFL10.aDefine progressive, regressive, and proportional taxes.
SSPFL10.bAnalyze the purpose of different types of taxes including income, property, sales, excise, and capital gains.
SSPFL10.cExplain how an increase in sales tax affects different income groups.
SSPFL10.dDescribe government programs designed to provide assistance to low income individuals such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assisstance Program (SNAP) (including the special program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)), Medicaid, State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP), and public housing.
SSPFL10.eExplain how unemployment insurance is provided by federal and state governments.
SSPFL11Consumer Protection FormsExplain and evaluate various forms of consumer protection.
SSPFL11.aDescribe the roles of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), National Credit Union Association (NCUA), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) in protecting consumers.
SSPFL11.bCompare different methods for lodging consumer complaints (e.g., Better Business Bureau, usa.gov/consumer-complaints, direct contact with business).
SSPFL11.cExplain the primary purpose of important consumer legislation including the Truth in Lending Act, Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, and the Dodd-Frank Act.
SSPFL12Identity Theft OverviewExplain sources of and protection against identity theft.
SSPFL12.aDescribe common ways identity theft happens including dumpster diving, skimming, phishing, stealing, and hacking.
SSPFL12.bAnalyze ways to protect yourself from identity theft including shredding important documents, not opening attachments to unknown emails, not revealing personal information over the phone or email, using secure networks, regularly checking your credit score, and changing passwords on accounts.
SSPFL12.cDescribe steps that should be taken if a person is the victim of identity theft including getting replacement credit cards, freezing credit histories, alerting appropriate officials, and changing passwords.
SSPFL12.dDescribe the basic characteristics of investment scams such as Ponzi schemes, pump and dumps, and “advance fee” scams and how to avoid them.
World Geography
Physical Geography
SSWG1Physical Features and SettlementExplain why physical characteristics of place such as landforms, bodies of water, climate, and natural resources act as contributing factors to world settlement patterns.
SSWG1.aIdentify and describe climates and locations of major physical features of North America. Explain how these physical characteristics impact settlement patterns including, but not limited to, the Mississippi River System, the Appalachian and Rocky Mountains, and the Canadian Shield.
SSWG1.bIdentify and describe climates and locations of major physical features of Central and South America. Explain how these physical characteristics impact settlement patterns including, but not limited to, the Andes Mountains, Amazon Basin, Atacama Desert, and the Pampas.
SSWG1.cIdentify and describe climates and locations of major physical features of Europe. Explain how these physical characteristics impact settlement patterns including, but not limited to, the Alps, Pyrenees, and Ural Mountains, and the Rhine, Danube, and Seine Rivers.
SSWG1.dIdentify and describe climates and locations of major physical features of Africa. Explain how these physical characteristics impact settlement patterns including, but not limited to, the Nile River Valley, the Sahara, the Kalahari Desert, the Sahel, and the Congo River Basin.
SSWG1.eIdentify and describe climates and locations of major physical features of Central and Southwest Asia. Explain how these physical characteristics impact settlement patterns including, but not limited to, the Zagros Mountains, Tigris and Euphrates Rivers, Persian Gulf and the Caspian Sea.
SSWG1.fIdentify and describe climates and locations of major physical features of South Asia, Southeastern Asia, and Eastern Asia. Explain how these physical characteristics impact settlement patterns including, but not limited to, the Himalayan Mountains and Tibetan Plateau, Gobi Desert, Ganges, Indus, Huang He, and Yangtze Rivers.
SSWG1.gIdentify and describe climates and locations of major physical features of Oceania, including Australia, New Zealand, and Antarctica. Explain how these physical characteristics impact settlement patterns including, but not limited to, the Great Dividing Range and Great Victoria Desert.
SSWG1.hDescribe the spatial distribution of natural resources, including, but not limited to, fuel and energy, agricultural, and mineral sources. Predict how distribution of natural resources continues to impact global settlement patterns.
Cultural Geography
SSWG2Place, Identity, and CultureEvaluate how the physical and human characteristics of places and regions are connected to human identities and cultures.
SSWG2.aExamine how ethnic compositions of various groups has led to diversified cultural landscapes, including, but not limited to, architecture, traditions, food, art, and music.
SSWG2.bExamine how language can be central to identity and a unifying or a divisive force (e.g., Bantu, French-Canadians (Quebecois), and Basques.
SSWG2.cExamine the effects of universalizing and ethnic religions on local populations, including, but not limited to, Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism and Buddhism.
SSWG2.dExamine the impact of cultural beliefs on gender roles and perceptions of race and ethnicity as they vary from one region to another (e.g., the caste system, apartheid, and legal rights for women).
SSWG2.eExplain the processes of culture diffusion and convergence through the effects of various media norms, transnational corporations, and technological advancements in transportation infrastructure (e.g., Coca-Cola and American fast food restaurants, social media networks, and universalized clothing choices).
Political Geography
SSWG3Cooperation and Territorial ControlEvaluate how cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of the earth's surface.
SSWG3.aExplain why political boundaries are created and why they change (e.g., nation, state vs. nation-state; political vs. ethnic sovereignty; the unrecognized states of Palestine, Kosovo, and Taiwan).
SSWG3.bExplain how geography (size, shape, and relative location) can be an advantage or disadvantage to participation in global exchange (e.g., Chile, Indonesia, Russia, Canada, South Africa/Lesotho, Turkey, and Switzerland).
SSWG3.cExplain the causes of external and internal conflicts among cultural groups, including but not limited to ongoing border disputes and separatist movements (e.g., partition of India, post-colonial Africa, and independence movements of the Scots, Kurds, and Basques).
SSWG3.dExplain how political, economic, and social networks and organizations of global power influence places, countries, and regions (e.g., United Nations, USMCA, African Union, the European Union, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, 1961 Antarctica Treaty, Non-Governmental Organizations, and social media).
Population Geography
SSWG4Human Population DistributionAssess the characteristics, spatial distribution, and migration of human populations on the earth's surface.
SSWG4.aAssess demographic patterns of population using graphs, maps, and other models (e.g., Demographic Transition Model, population density maps, and global migration patterns).
SSWG4.bAnalyze population issues in reference to pro and anti-natal policies of different countries and their effects on population characteristics (e.g., China's natalist policy, maternity/paternity leave policies, and child subsidies).
SSWG4.cExplain how push and pull factors contribute to human migration patterns and evaluate the impact of migration on the use of resources and provision of services (e.g., guest workers, refugees, and evacuees).
SSWG4.dCompare the response of different groups and governments to migration, including national migration policies and differing responses by local communities (e.g., quotas, amnesty, resettlement programs, and official language laws).
Environmental Geography
SSWG5Human-Environment InteractionsAnalyze human interactions with the world's environments.
SSWG5.aDescribe how and why agricultural techniques and technology have changed over time (e.g., irrigation, crop rotation, green revolution, and GMO's).
SSWG5.bAnalyze the impact of water insecurity around the world (e.g., drought, desertification, water rights, and depletion of the Aral Sea).
SSWG5.cAnalyze the economic, political and environmental impacts associated with industrialization and natural resource management around the world (e.g., fracking, strip mining, building of dams and reservoirs, deforestation, sustainable development, and renewable vs. non renewable resources).
SSWG5.dAnalyze international and varied local governmental responses to natural disasters in countries around the world (e.g., hurricanes, earthquakes, and tsunamis).
SSWG5.eEvaluate how global trade systems impact environmental sustainability in both importing and exporting countries (e.g., plantation farming in Africa and Central/South America, overfishing of global waterways, and international lumber trade).
Economic Geography
SSWG6Economic Systems and GeographyExamine the spatial distribution of major economic systems and analyze the role geography plays in economic development.
SSWG6.aCompare the levels of economic development of countries in terms of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita and key demographic and social indicators (e.g., literacy rate, life expectancy, gender, access to healthcare, and UN Sustainable Development Goals for 2030).
SSWG6.bExplain the relationship between levels of development and economic activity in terms of primary, secondary, and tertiary activities (e.g., resource extraction, manufacturing, and services).
SSWG6.cDescribe the factors that influence the location and spatial distribution of economic activities, including the factors of site and situation (e.g., river systems, transportation hubs, research triangles, deep seaports).
SSWG6.dDescribe and explain causes and consequences of the worldwide trend towards urbanization in terms of development (e.g., changing employment patterns, urban sprawl, squatter settlements, and gentrification).
SSWG6.eAnalyze the impact of trade across international borders and its impact on government relationships among countries (e.g., legal trade: USMCA, EU, and OPEC; illegal trade: human trafficking, drug trade, and counterfeiting/black market goods).
Asian Studies
Asia
Asian Civilizations
Asian Politics
Asian Economic Development
Asian Oil
Asian Cultures
Influence of Religion
World’s Greatest Religions
Asian Religions
United States History
SSUSH117th Century English ColonizationCompare and contrast the development of English settlement and colonization during the 17th Century.
SSUSH1.aInvestigate how mercantilism and trans-Atlantic trade led to the development of colonies.
SSUSH1.bExplain the development of the Southern Colonies, including but not limited to reasons established, impact of location and place, relations with American Indians, and economic development.
SSUSH1.cExplain the development of the New England Colonies, including but not limited to reasons established, impact of location and place, relations with American Indians, and economic development.
SSUSH1.dExplain the development of the Mid-Atlantic Colonies, including but not limited to reasons established, impact of location and place, relations with American Indians, and economic development.
SSUSH2Early English Colonial SocietyDescribe the early English colonial society and investigate the development of its governance.
SSUSH2.aDescribe European cultural diversity including the contributions of different ethnic and religious groups.
SSUSH2.bDescribe the Middle Passage, the growth of the African population and their contributions, including but not limited to architecture, agriculture, and foodways.
SSUSH2.cDescribe different methods of colonial self-governance in the period of Salutary Neglect
SSUSH2.dExplain the role of the Great Awakening in creating unity in the colonies and challenging traditional authority.
SSUSH3Causes of the RevolutionAnalyze the causes of the American Revolution.
SSUSH3.aExplain how the French and Indian War and the 1763 Treaty of Paris laid the groundwork for the American Revolution.
SSUSH3.bExplain colonial response to the Proclamation of 1763, the Stamp Act, and the Intolerable Acts as seen in the Sons and Daughters of Liberty and the Committees of Correspondence.
SSUSH3.cExplain the importance of Thomas Paine's Common Sense to the movement for independence.
SSUSH4American Revolution AspectsAnalyze the ideological, military, social, and diplomatic aspects of the American Revolution.
SSUSH4.aInvestigate the intellectual sources, organization, and argument of the Declaration of Independence including the role of Thomas Jefferson and the Committee of Five.
SSUSH4.bExplain the reason for and significance of the French alliance and other foreign assistance including the diplomacy of Benjamin Franklin and John Adams.
SSUSH4.cAnalyze George Washington as a military leader, including but not limited to the influence of Baron von Steuben, the Marquis de LaFayette, and the significance of Valley Forge in the creation of a professional military.
SSUSH4.dInvestigate the role of geography at the Battles of Trenton, Saratoga, and Yorktown.
SSUSH4.eExamine the roles of women, American Indians, and enslaved and free Blacks in supporting the war effort.
SSUSH4.fExplain the significance of the Treaty of Paris, 1783.
SSUSH5U.S. Constitutional AdoptionInvestigate specific events and key ideas that brought about the adoption and implementation of the United States Constitution.
SSUSH5.aExamine the strengths of the Articles of Confederation, including but not limited to the Land Ordinance of 1785, Northwest Ordinance of 1787 and their influence on westward migration, slavery, public education, and the addition of new states.
SSUSH5.bEvaluate how weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation and Daniel Shays' Rebellion led to a call for a stronger central government.
SSUSH5.cExplain the key features of the Constitution, including the Great Compromise, limited government, and the Three-Fifths Compromise.
SSUSH5.dEvaluate the major arguments of the Anti-Federalists and Federalists during the debate on ratification of the Constitution, The Federalist Papers, and the roles of Alexander Hamilton and James Madison.
SSUSH5.eExplain how objections to the ratification of the Constitution were addressed in the Bill of Rights.
SSUSH6Early Presidential ChallengesAnalyze the challenges faced by the first five presidents and how they responded.
SSUSH6.aExamine the presidency of Washington, including the precedents he set.
SSUSH6.bExplain the presidency of John Adams including the Sedition Act and its influence on the election of 1800.
SSUSH6.cExplore Jefferson's expansion of presidential power including the purchase and exploration of the Louisiana Territory.
SSUSH6.dExplain James Madison's presidency in relation to the War of 1812 and the war's significance in the development of a national identity.
SSUSH6.eExplain James Monroe's presidency in relation to the Monroe Doctrine.
SSUSH7Age of Jackson DevelopmentsInvestigate political, economic, and social developments during the Age of Jackson.
SSUSH7.aExplain Jacksonian Democracy, including expanding suffrage, the Nullification Crisis and states' rights, and the Indian Removal Act.
SSUSH7.bExplain how the North, South, and West were linked through industrial and economic expansion including Henry Clay and the American System.
SSUSH7.cExplain the influence of the Second Great Awakening on social reform movements, including temperance, public education, and women's efforts to gain suffrage.
SSUSH7.dExplain how the significance of slavery grew in American politics including slave rebellions and the rise of abolitionism.
SSUSH8Slavery and Civil War OriginsExplore the relationship between slavery, growing north-south divisions, and westward expansion that led to the outbreak of the Civil War.
SSUSH8.aExplain the impact of the Missouri Compromise on the admission of states from the Louisiana Territory.
SSUSH8.bExamine James K. Polk's presidency in the fulfillment of Manifest Destiny including the Texas annexation and Oregon.
SSUSH8.cAnalyze the impact of the Mexican War on growing sectionalism.
SSUSH8.dExplain how the Compromise of 1850 arose out of territorial expansion and population growth.
SSUSH8.eEvaluate the Kansas-Nebraska Act, the failure of popular sovereignty, Scott v. Sanford, John Brown's Raid on Harper's Ferry, and the election of 1860 as events leading to the Civil War.
SSUSH9Civil War Key EventsEvaluate key events, issues, and individuals related to the Civil War
SSUSH9.aExplain the importance of the growing economic disparity between the North and the South through an examination of population, functioning railroads, and industrial output.
SSUSH9.bDiscuss Lincoln's purpose in using emergency powers to suspend habeas corpus, issuing the Emancipation Proclamation, and delivering the Gettysburg and Second Inaugural Addresses.
SSUSH9.cExamine the influences of Ulysses S. Grant, Robert E. Lee, Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson, William T. Sherman, and Jefferson Davis.
SSUSH9.dExplain the importance of Fort Sumter, Antietam, Vicksburg, Gettysburg, and Atlanta, as well as the impact of geography on these battles.
SSUSH10Reconstruction Era DimensionsIdentify legal, political, and social dimensions of Reconstruction.
SSUSH10.aCompare and contrast Presidential Reconstruction with Congressional Reconstruction, including the significance of Lincoln's assassination and Johnson's impeachment.
SSUSH10.bInvestigate the efforts of the Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands (the Freedmen's Bureau) to support poor whites, former slaves, and American Indians.
SSUSH10.cDescribe the significance of the Thirteenth, Fourteenth, and Fifteenth amendments.
SSUSH10.dExplain the Black Codes, the Ku Klux Klan, and other forms of resistance to racial equality during Reconstruction.
SSUSH10.eAnalyze how the Presidential Election of 1876 marked the end of Reconstruction.
SSUSH11Big Business Labor and InnovationExamine connections between the rise of big business, the growth of labor unions, and technological innovations.
SSUSH11.aExplain the effects of railroads on other industries, including steel and oil.
SSUSH11.bExamine the significance of John D. Rockefeller and Andrew Carnegie in the rise of trusts and monopolies.
SSUSH11.cExamine the influence of key inventions on U.S. infrastructure, including but not limited to the telegraph, telephone, and electric light bulb.
SSUSH11.dDescribe Ellis and Angel Islands, the change in immigrants' origins and their influence on the economy, politics, and culture of the United States.
SSUSH11.eDiscuss the origins, growth, influence, and tactics of labor unions including the American Federation of Labor.
SSUSH12Westward Expansion and Manifest DestinyEvaluate how westward expansion impacted the Plains Indians and fulfilled Manifest Destiny.
SSUSH12.aExamine the construction of the transcontinental railroad including the use of immigrant labor.
SSUSH12.bEvaluate how the growth of the western population and innovations in farming and ranching impacted Plains Indians.
SSUSH12.cExplain the Plains Indians' resistance to western expansion of the United States and the consequences of their resistance.
SSUSH13Progressive Era ReformsEvaluate efforts to reform American society and politics in the Progressive Era.
SSUSH13.aDescribe the influence of muckrakers on affecting change by bringing attention to social problems.
SSUSH13.bExamine and explain the roles of women in reform movements.
SSUSH13.cConnect the decision of Plessy v. Ferguson to the expansion of Jim Crow laws and the formation of the NAACP.
SSUSH13.dDescribe Progressive legislative actions including empowerment of the voter, labor laws, and the conservation movement.
SSUSH14America's Global RelationsExplain America's evolving relationship with the world at the turn of the twentieth century.
SSUSH14.aDescribe how the Spanish-American War, war in the Philippines, and territorial expansion led to the debate over American imperialism.
SSUSH14.bExamine U.S. involvement in Latin America, as reflected by the Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine and the creation of the Panama Canal.
SSUSH15U.S. Involvement in WWIAnalyze the origins and impact of U.S. involvement in World War I.
SSUSH15.aDescribe the movement from U.S. neutrality to engagement in World War I, including unrestricted submarine warfare and the Zimmermann Telegram.
SSUSH15.bExplain the domestic impact of World War I, including the origins of the Great Migration, the Espionage Act, and socialist Eugene Debs.
SSUSH15.cExplain Wilson's Fourteen Points and the debate over U.S. entry into the League of Nations.
SSUSH16Post-WWI National IdentityInvestigate how political, economic, and cultural developments after WW I led to a shared national identity.
SSUSH16.aExplain how fears of rising communism and socialism in the United States led to the Red Scare and immigrant restriction.
SSUSH16.bDescribe the effects of the Eighteenth and Nineteenth Amendments.
SSUSH16.cExamine how mass production and advertising led to increasing consumerism, including Henry Ford and the automobile.
SSUSH16.dDescribe the impact of radio and movies as a unifying force in the national culture.
SSUSH16.eDescribe the emergence of modern forms of cultural expression including the origins of jazz and the Harlem Renaissance.
SSUSH17Great Depression Causes and EffectsAnalyze the causes and consequences of the Great Depression.
SSUSH17.aDescribe the causes, including overproduction, underconsumption, and stock market speculation that led to the stock market crash of 1929 and the Great Depression.
SSUSH17.bExplain factors (include over-farming and climate) that led to the Dust Bowl and the resulting movement and migration west.
SSUSH17.cExplain the social and political impact of widespread unemployment that resulted in developments such as Hoovervilles.
SSUSH18Roosevelt's New Deal ResponseEvaluate Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal as a response to the Great Depression and compare how governmental programs aided those in need.
SSUSH18.aDescribe Roosevelt's attempts at relief, recovery, and reform reflected in various New Deal programs.
SSUSH18.bExplain the passage of the Social Security Act as a part of the second New Deal.
SSUSH18.cAnalyze political challenges to Roosevelt's leadership and New Deal programs.
SSUSH18.dExamine how Eleanor Roosevelt changed the role of the First Lady including development of New Deal programs to aid those in need.
SSUSH19World War II OverviewExamine the origins, major developments, and the domestic impact of World War II, including the growth of the federal government.
SSUSH19.aInvestigate the origins of U.S. involvement in the war including Lend-lease and the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.
SSUSH19.bExamine the Pacific Theater including the difficulties the U.S. faced in delivering weapons, food, and medical supplies to troops, the Battle of Midway, Manhattan Project and the dropping of the atomic bombs.
SSUSH19.cExamine the European Theater including difficulties the U.S. faced in delivering weapons, food, and medical supplies to troops, D-Day, and the Fall of Berlin.
SSUSH19.dInvestigate the domestic impact of the war including war mobilization, as indicated by rationing, wartime conversion, and the role of women and African Americans or Blacks.
SSUSH19.eExamine Roosevelt's use of executive powers including the integration of defense industries and the internment of Japanese-Americans.
SSUSH20Truman and Eisenhower Era PoliciesAnalyze U.S. international and domestic policies including their influences on technological advancements and social changes during the Truman and Eisenhower administrations.
SSUSH20.aAnalyze the international policies and actions developed as a response to the Cold War including containment, the Marshall Plan, the Truman Doctrine, and the Korean War.
SSUSH20.bConnect major domestic issues to their social effects including the G.I. Bill, Truman's integration policies, McCarthyism, the National Interstate and Defense Highways Act, and Brown v. Board of Education.
SSUSH20.cExamine the influence of Sputnik on U.S. technological innovations and education.
SSUSH21Kennedy and Johnson Era PoliciesAnalyze U.S. international and domestic policies including their influences on technological advancements and social changes during the Kennedy and Johnson administrations
SSUSH21.aAnalyze the international policies and actions taken as a response to the Cold War including U.S. involvement in Cuba and the escalation of the war in Vietnam as a result of the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution.
SSUSH21.bConnect major domestic issues to their social effects including the passage of civil rights legislation and Johnson's Great Society, following the assassination of John F. Kennedy.
SSUSH21.cDescribe the impact of television on American culture including the presidential debates (Kennedy/Nixon, 1960), news coverage of the Civil Rights Movement, the moon landing, and the war in Vietnam.
SSUSH21.dInvestigate the growth, influence, and tactics of civil rights groups, Martin Luther King, Jr., the Letter from Birmingham Jail, the I Have a Dream Speech, and Cesar Chavez.
SSUSH21.eDescribe the social and political turmoil of 1968 including the reactions to assassinations of Martin Luther King, Jr., and Robert F. Kennedy, the Tet Offensive, and the presidential election.
SSUSH22Nixon to Carter Era PoliciesAnalyze U.S. international and domestic policies including their influences on technological advancements and social changes during the Nixon, Ford, and Carter administrations.
SSUSH22.aAnalyze the international policies and actions taken as a response to the Cold War including the opening of and establishment of diplomatic relations with China, the end of U.S. involvement in Vietnam, the War Powers Act, the Camp David Accords, and Carter's response to the 1979 Iranian Revolution and hostage crisis.
SSUSH22.bConnect major domestic issues to their social effects including the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency, the emergence of the National Organization for Women, Nixon's resignation due to the Watergate scandal, and his pardon by Ford.
SSUSH23Reagan to Obama AdministrationsAssess the political, economic, and technological changes during the Reagan, George H.W. Bush, Clinton, George W. Bush, and Obama administrations.
SSUSH23.aAnalyze challenges faced by recent presidents including the collapse of the Soviet Union, Clinton's impeachment, the attacks of September 11, 2001, and the war against terrorism.
SSUSH23.bExamine economic policies of recent presidents including Reaganomics.
SSUSH23.cExamine the influence of technological changes on society including the personal computer, the Internet, and social media.
SSUSH23.dExamine the historic nature of the presidential election of 2008.
World History
SSWH1Ancient World SocietiesAnalyze the origins, structures, and interactions of societies in the ancient world from 3500 BCE/BC to 500 BCE/BC.
SSWH1.aCompare and contrast Mesopotamian and Egyptian societies, include: religion, culture, economics, politics, and technology.
SSWH1.bDescribe the societies of India and China, include: religion, culture, economics, politics, and technology.
SSWH1.cExplain the development of monotheism, include: the concepts developed by the ancient Hebrews.
SSWH1.dIdentify the Bantu migration patterns and contribution to settled agriculture.
SSWH1.eExplain the rise of the Olmecs.
SSWH2Chinese and Indian AchievementsIdentify the major achievements of Chinese and Indian societies to 500 CE/AD.
SSWH2.aDescribe the development of Indian civilization, include: the rise and fall of the Maurya and Gupta Empires.
SSWH2.bDescribe the development of Chinese civilization under Zhou, Qin, and Han.
SSWH2.cExplain the development and impact of Hinduism and Buddhism on India, and Confucianism on China.
SSWH2.dExplain how geography contributed to the movement of people and ideas, include: Silk Roads and Indian Ocean Trade.
SSWH3Classical Mediterranean SocietiesExamine the political, philosophical, and cultural interaction of Classical Mediterranean societies from 700 BCE/BC to 400 CE/AD.
SSWH3.aCompare the origins and structure of the Greek polis, the Roman Republic, and the Roman Empire.
SSWH3.bIdentify the ideas and impact of important individuals, include: Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar, and Augustus Caesar.
SSWH3.cAnalyze the impact of Greek and Roman culture, politics, and technology.
SSWH3.dDescribe polytheism in the Greek and Roman world.
SSWH3.eExplain the origins and diffusion of Christianity in the Roman world.
SSWH3.fAnalyze the factors that led to the collapse of the Western Roman Empire.
SSWH4Byzantine and Mongol EmpiresAnalyze impact of the Byzantine and Mongol empires.
SSWH4.aDescribe the relationship between the Roman and Byzantine Empires, include: the importance of Justinian and Empress Theodora.
SSWH4.bAnalyze the impact Byzantium had on Kiev, Moscow, and the Russian Empire.
SSWH4.cExplain the Great Schism (East-West Schism) of 1054 CE/AD.
SSWH4.dExplain the decline of Byzantium and the impact of the fall of Constantinople in 1453 CE/AD.
SSWH4.eDescribe the impact of the Mongols on Russia, China, and the Middle East, include: the role of Chinggis (Genghis) Khan in developing the Mongol Empire.
SSWH5Medieval Mediterranean WorldExamine the political, economic, and cultural interactions within the Medieval Mediterranean World between 600 CE/AD and 1300 CE/AD.
SSWH5.aAnalyze the origins of Islam and the growth of the Islamic Empire.
SSWH5.bUnderstand the reasons for the split between Sunni and Shi'a Muslims.
SSWH5.cAssess the economic impact of Muslim trade routes to India, China, Europe and Africa.
SSWH5.dIdentify the contributions of Islamic scholars in science, math, and geography
SSWH5.eAnalyze the relationship between Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
SSWH6Early African SocietiesDescribe the diverse characteristics of early African societies before 1500 CE/AD.
SSWH6.aDescribe the development and decline of the Sudanic kingdoms (Ghana, Mali, Songhai); include the roles of Sundiata, and the pilgrimage of Mansa Musa to Mecca.
SSWH6.bDescribe the trading networks and distribution of resources by examining trans-Saharan trade in gold, salt, and slaves; include the Swahili trading cities.
SSWH6.cUnderstand the blending of traditional African beliefs with new ideas from Islam and Christianity and their impact on early African societies.
SSWH7European Medieval SocietyAnalyze European medieval society with regard to culture, politics, society, and economics.
SSWH7.aExplain the manorial system and feudal relationships, include: the status of peasants and feudal monarchies and the importance of Charlemagne.
SSWH7.bExplain the political impact of Christianity and the role of the church in medieval society.
SSWH7.cDescribe how increasing trade led to the growth of towns and cities, include: the impact of the Bubonic Plague.
SSWH7.dDescribe the causes and impact of the Crusades on the Islamic World and Europe.
SSWH8Central and South American SocietiesDescribe the diverse characteristics of societies in Central and South America.
SSWH8.aExplain the rise and fall of the Mayan, Aztec, and Inca Empires.
SSWH8.bCompare and contrast the Mayan, Aztec, and Incan societies, include: religion, culture, economics, politics, and technology.
SSWH9Renaissance and ReformationAnalyze change and continuity in the Renaissance and Reformation.
SSWH9.aExplain the social, economic, and political changes that contributed to the rise of Florence.
SSWH9.bIdentify artistic and scientific achievements of the Renaissance.
SSWH9.cExplain the main characteristics of humanism.
SSWH9.dExplain the importance of Gutenberg and the invention of the printing press.
SSWH9.eAnalyze the impact of the Protestant Reformation, include: the ideas of Martin Luther and John Calvin.
SSWH9.fDescribe the English Reformation, include: the role of Henry VIII and Elizabeth I.
SSWH9.gDescribe the Counter Reformation at the Council of Trent and the role of the Jesuits.
SSWH10Age of Exploration and ExpansionAnalyze the causes and effects of exploration and expansion into the Americas, Africa, and Asia.
SSWH10.aExplain the roles of explorers and conquistadors.
SSWH10.bAnalyze the global, economic, and cultural impact of the Columbian Exchange.
SSWH10.cExplain the role of improved technology in exploration.
SSWH10.dExamine the effects of the Transatlantic Slave Trade on Africa and on the colonies in the Americas.
SSWH11Japan and China Political ChangesExamine political and social changes in Japan and in China from the fourteenth century CE/AD to mid-nineteenth century CE/AD.
SSWH11.aDescribe the impact of the Tokugawa Shogunate policies on the social structure of Japan.
SSWH11.bDescribe the impact of the Qing and Ming Dynasty policies on the social structure of China.
SSWH12Ottoman Safavid Mughal EmpiresDescribe the development and contributions of the Ottoman, Safavid, and Mughal empires.
SSWH12.aDescribe the development and geographical extent of the Ottoman, Safavid, and the Mughal Empires.
SSWH12.bDescribe the cultural contributions of the Ottoman, Safavid, and Mughal Empires.
SSWH13Changing European WorldviewExamine the intellectual, political, social, and economic factors that changed the world view of Europeans from the sixteenth century CE/AD to the late eighteenth century CE/AD.
SSWH13.aExplain the scientific contributions of Copernicus, Galileo, Kepler, and Newton and how these ideas changed the European worldview.
SSWH13.bIdentify the major ideas of the Enlightenment from the writings of Locke, Voltaire, and Rousseau, and their relationship to politics and society.
SSWH14Age of Revolutions OverviewAnalyze the Age of Revolutions.
SSWH14.aExamine absolutism through a comparison of the reigns of Louis XIV and Tsar Peter the Great.
SSWH14.bIdentify the causes and results of the revolutions in England (1689), United States (1776), France (1789), Haiti (1791), and Latin America (1808-1825).
SSWH14.cExplain Napoleon's rise to power, the role of geography in his defeat, and the consequences of France's defeat for Europe.
SSWH15Industrialization and UrbanizationDescribe the impact of industrialization and urbanization.
SSWH15.aAnalyze the process and impact of industrialization in Great Britain, Germany, and Japan.
SSWH15.bExamine the political and economic ideas of Adam Smith and Karl Marx.
SSWH15.cExamine the social impact of urbanization, include: women and children.
SSWH16Nationalism and Imperialism RiseAnalyze the rise of nationalism and worldwide imperialism.
SSWH16.aCompare and contrast the rise of the nation state in Germany under Otto von Bismarck and Japan during the Meiji Restoration.
SSWH16.bAssess imperialism in Africa and Asia, include: the influence of geography and natural resources.
SSWH16.cExamine anti-imperial resistance, include: Opium Wars, Boxer Rebellion, and the Indian Revolt of 1857.
SSWH17Causes and Impact of WWIDemonstrate an understanding of long-term causes of World War I and its global impact.
SSWH17.aIdentify causes of the war, include: nationalism, entangling alliances, militarism, and imperialism.
SSWH17.bDescribe conditions on the war front for soldiers, include: new technology and war tactics.
SSWH17.cExplain the major decisions made in the Versailles Treaty, include: German reparations and the mandate system that replaced Ottoman control.
SSWH17.dAnalyze the destabilization of Europe in the collapse of the great empires.
SSWH18Interwar Political and Economic FactorsExamine the major political and economic factors that shaped world societies between World War I and World War II.
SSWH18.aDetermine the causes and results of the Russian Revolution from the rise of the Bolsheviks under Lenin to Stalin's first Five Year Plan.
SSWH18.bDescribe the rise of fascism in Europe and Asia by comparing the policies of Benito Mussolini in Italy, Adolf Hitler in Germany, and Hirohito in Japan.
SSWH18.cDescribe the nature of totalitarianism and the police state that existed in the Soviet Union, Germany, and Italy and how they differ from authoritarian governments.
SSWH18.dExplain the aggression and conflict leading to World War II in Europe and Asia; include the Italian invasion of Ethiopia, the Spanish Civil War, the Rape of Nanjing in China, and the German violation of the Treaty of Versailles.
SSWH19World War II Global ImpactDemonstrate an understanding of the global political, economic, and social impact of World War II.
SSWH19.aDescribe the major conflicts and outcomes, include: North African, Pacific, and European theatres.
SSWH19.bIdentify Nazi ideology and policies that led to the Holocaust and its consequences.
SSWH19.cAnalyze the impact of the military and diplomatic negotiations between the leaders of Great Britain, the Soviet Union, and the United States.
SSWH19.dExplain Post-World War II policies and plans for economic recovery, include: the Marshall Plan for Europe, MacArthur's plan for Japan, and the formation of the United Nations, NATO, and the Warsaw Pact.
SSWH20Cold War and DecolonizationDemonstrate an understanding of the global social, economic, and political impact of the Cold War and decolonization from 1945 to 1989.
SSWH20.aExplain the arms race, include: development of nuclear weapons, and efforts to limit the spread of nuclear weapons.
SSWH20.bDescribe the formation of the state of Israel and the Arab-Israeli Conflict.
SSWH20.cAnalyze the rise of nationalism and the revolutionary movements in Asia (i.e. India and China) and Africa.
SSWH20.dAnalyze opposition movements to existing political systems, include: anti-apartheid, Tiananmen Square, and the fall of the Berlin Wall.
SSWH21Post-1960s Global ChangeExamine change and continuity in the world since the 1960s.
SSWH21.aIdentify ethnic conflicts and new nationalisms, include: Pan-Africanism, Pan-Arabism, and the conflicts in Bosnia-Herzegovina and Rwanda.
SSWH21.bDescribe the reforms of Khrushchev and Gorbachev and the breakup of the Soviet Union in 1991 that produced independent countries.
SSWH21.cAnalyze terrorism as a form of warfare in the contemporary world.
SSWH21.dExamine the rise of women as major world leaders, include: Golda Meir, Indira Gandhi, and Margaret Thatcher.
SSWH22Contemporary GlobalizationAnalyze globalization in the contemporary world.
SSWH22.aDescribe the cultural and intellectual integration of countries into the world economy through the development of television, satellites, and computers.
SSWH22.bAnalyze global economic and political connections; include multinational corporations, the United Nations, OPEC, and the World Trade Organization.
SSWH22.cExplain how governments cooperate through treaties and organizations to minimize the negative effects of human actions on the environment.
Social Psychology
Social Psychology
SSPSP1Social Environment and BehaviorAnalyze the impact of the social environment on behaviors, and attitudes.
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SSPSP1.aExplain phenomena that result from the influence of the social environment on the individual and vice versa: include obedience, social facilitation, social loafing, bystander apathy, conformity such as Asch's experiment, groupthink, group polarization, and deindividuation.
SSPSP1.bAnalyze attribution and cognitive dissonance theories pertaining to social judgments and attitudes.
SSPSP1.cExplain the factors that contribute to affiliation and attraction, include: proximity, mere-exposure effect, and similarity.
SSPSP1.dAnalyze and evaluate the ethics of experimentation in social psychology, include: Milgram's experiment of obedience and Zimbardo's Stanford Prison Experiment.