High School Social Studies Missouri Standards

Tools of Social Science Inquiry

History:  Continuity and Change

Create and use tools to analyze a chronological sequence of events related to a study of government.

create diagrams to analyze a chronological sequence of events related to a study of government

create charts to analyze a chronological sequence of events related to a study of government

create maps to analyze a chronological sequence of events related to a study of government

create timelines to analyze a chronological sequence of events related to a study of government

use diagrams to analyze a chronological sequence of events related to a study of government

use charts to analyze a chronological sequence of events related to a study of government

use maps to analyze a chronological sequence of events related to a study of government

use timelines to analyze a chronological sequence of events related to a study of government

use primary sources to analyze a chronological sequence of events related to a study of government

use primary sources to identify cause and effect relationships between events related to a study of government

Explain connections between historical context and peoples’ perspectives about government at the time.

explain connections between historical/political context and peoples’ perspectives about government during various time periods

explain connections between historical/social context and peoples’ perspectives about government during various time periods

explain connections between historical/economic context and peoples’ perspectives about government during various time periods

Develop a research plan, identify appropriate resources for investigating social studies topics, and create and present a research product which applies an aspect of government to a contemporary issue.

develop a research plan which applies an aspect of government to a contemporary issue

identify appropriate resources for investigating social studies topics

create a research product which applies an aspect of government to a contemporary issue

present a research product which applies an aspect of government to a contemporary issue

Pose a compelling central question.

Explain how the question builds on the ideas of experts.

Use specific supporting questions grounded in expert ideas.

Identify additional questions related to the central question.

Make strategic use of multimedia presentations.

Consult multiple significant sources of various types.

Critique the strengths and weakness of other ideas.

Apply an appropriate discipline lens to explain or argue in a precise nuanced way.

Plan and deliver a presentation based on task, audience, and purpose.

Using an inquiry lens, develop compelling questions about government, determine helpful resources and consider multiple points of views represented in the resources.

understand an inquiry lens uses disciplinary lenses

concepts

knowledge

reasoning

tools

viewpoints

using an inquiry lens, develop compelling questions about government

using an inquiry lens, determine helpful resources for investigating compelling questions about government

using an inquiry lens, consider multiple points of view represented in those resources

Analyze the causes and consequences of a specific issue tied to government as well as the challenges and opportunities faced by those trying to address the problem.

clearly, thoroughly, and precisely define a specific issue tied to government

analyze the causes of a specific issue tied to government using multiple significant examples from different contexts

analyze the consequences of a specific issue tied to government using multiple significant examples from different contexts

analyze the challenges faced by those trying to address the problems of a specific issue tied to government

prioritize the challenges faced by those trying to address the problems of a specific issue tied to government

analyze the opportunities faced by those trying to address the problems of a specific issue tied to government

prioritize the opportunities faced by those trying to address the problems of a specific issue tied to government

Government Systems and Principles

Analyze laws, policies, and processes to determine how governmental systems affect individuals and groups in society.

analyze laws to determine how governmental systems have intended consequences for individuals in society

analyze laws to determine how governmental systems have unintended consequences for individuals in society

analyze laws to determine how governmental systems have intended consequences for groups in society

analyze laws to determine how governmental systems have unintended consequences for groups in society

analyze policies to determine how governmental systems have intended consequences for individuals in society

analyze policies to determine how governmental systems have unintended consequences for individuals in society

analyze policies to determine how governmental systems have intended consequences for groups in society

analyze policies to determine how governmental systems have unintended consequences for groups in society

analyze processes to determine how governmental systems have intended consequences for individuals in society

analyze processes to determine how governmental systems have unintended consequences for individuals in society

analyze processes to determine how governmental systems have intended consequences for groups in society

analyze processes to determine how governmental systems have unintended consequences for groups in society

consider a political decision and make predictions about intended consequences for individuals in society

consider a political decision and make predictions about unintended consequences for individuals in society

consider a political decision and make predictions about intended consequences for groups in society

consider a political decision and make predictions about unintended consequences for groups in society

Distinguish the powers and responsibilities of citizens and institutions to address and solve problems.

identify the powers of citizens to address and solve problems

identify the responsibilities of citizens to address and solve problems

understand institutions

identify the powers of institutions to address and solve problems

identify the responsibilities of institutions to address and solve problems

develop a plan that seeks to solve a problem in the community, state or country

Geographic Study

Create and use maps and other graphic representations in order to explain relationships and reveal patterns or trends about government.

create maps based on data supported by facts

create visuals based on data supported by facts

create charts based on data supported by facts

create graphs based on data supported by facts

create diagrams based on data supported by facts

use maps to explain relationships about government

use visuals to explain relationships about government

use charts to explain relationships about government

use graphs to explain relationships about government

use diagrams to explain relationships about government

use maps to reveal patterns or trends about government

use visuals to reveal patterns or trends about government

use charts to reveal patterns or trends about government

use graphs to reveal patterns or trends about government

use diagrams to reveal patterns or trends about government

determine relevant sources of information based on context

Analyze the relationship between of the geography of the original 13 colonies and the formation of United States government.

analyze how physical geography affected the creation of the U.S. Constitution

analyze how cultural geography affected the creation of the U.S. Constitution

analyze how physical geography affected the creation of the Declaration of Independence

analyze how cultural geography affected the creation of the Declaration of Independence

analyze how physical geography affected historical changes to the processes of government

analyze how cultural geography affected historical changes to the processes of government

Economic Concepts

Examine the opportunity costs and benefits of economic decisions on society as a whole as well as on individuals and governments.

understand opportunity cost

understand cost/benefit analysis

examine the opportunity cost to individuals for individual economic decisions

examine the opportunity cost to governments for individual economic decisions

examine the real cost(s) to individuals for individual economic decisions

examine the real cost(s) to governments for individual economic decisions

examine the benefit(s) to individuals for individual economic decisions

examine the benefit(s) to governments for individual economic decisions

examine the opportunity cost to individuals for public (governmental) economic decisions

examine the opportunity cost to governments for public (governmental) economic decisions

examine the real cost(s) to individuals for public (governmental) economic decisions

examine the real cost(s) to governments for public (governmental) economic decisions

examine the benefit(s) to individuals for public (governmental) economic decisions

examine the benefit(s) to governments for public (governmental) economic decisions

People, Groups, and Cultures

Using a government lens, describe how peoples’ perspectives shaped the sources/artifacts they created.

when analyzing primary sources, consider point-of-view

when analyzing primary sources, consider bias

when analyzing primary sources, consider audience

when analyzing primary sources, consider purpose

when analyzing primary sources, consider political circumstances

when analyzing primary sources, consider social circumstances

when analyzing primary sources, consider economic circumstances

Examine the origins and impact of social structures and stratification on societies, and relationships between peoples and governments.

examine origins of social stratification

examine origins of economic stratification

examine origins of ethnic stratification

examine origins of gender stratification

examine impacts of social stratification

examine impacts of economic stratification

examine impacts of ethnic stratification

examine impacts of gender stratification

identify cause-and-effect relationships between social stratification and government

identify cause-and-effect relationships between economic stratification and government

identify cause-and-effect relationships between ethnic stratification and government

identify cause-and-effect relationships between gender stratification and government

articulate challenges of diversity in society

articulate benefits of diversity in society

Historical Foundations

History:  Continuity and Change

Trace the evolution of government in the English colonies to explain American colonists’ expectations for self-rule.

Philosophies

Enlightenment era

Social contract theory

Documents

Magna Carta

Mayflower Compact

Common Sense

Events

Establishment of colonial legislatures (House of Burgesses)

Salutary neglect

Continental Congresses

Analyze the Declaration of Independence to determine the influence of classical and Enlightenment thought on revolutionary ideals.

Declaration of Independence

Natural rights / John Locke

Unalienable rights

Right to revolution

Consent of the governed

Social contract

Popular sovereignty

Evaluate the extent to which decisions made in the Constitutional Convention were influenced by previous models of government and experiences under British rule.

distinguish parts of the U.S. Constitution

Greece: direct democracy

Rome:  representative democracy (republic)

British Parliament (separation of powers)

Bicameral legislature

Rule of Law

Compare and contrast the structure and function of democratic governments and authoritarian governments, noting their impact on people, groups and societies.

identify the effects that democratic governments have on peoples’ freedoms

identify the effects that democratic governments have on peoples’ protections

identify the effects that democratic governments have on peoples’ civic participation

identify the effects that authoritarian governments have on peoples’ freedoms

identify the effects that authoritarian governments have on peoples’ protections

identify the effects that authoritarian governments have on peoples’ civic participation

identify source of power for democratic governments - will of the people

identify sources of power for authoritarian governments

force

heredity

divine right

describe advantages of democratic governments with regards to participation

describe advantages of democratic governments with regards to majority rule / minority rights

describe advantages of democratic governments with regards to rights of citizens

describe disadvantages of democratic governments with regards to participation

describe disadvantages of democratic governments with regards to majority rule / minority rights

describe disadvantages of democratic governments with regards to rights of citizens

describe advantages of authoritarian governments with regards to participation

describe advantages of authoritarian governments with regards to majority rule / minority rights

describe advantages of authoritarian governments with regards to rights of citizens

describe disadvantages of authoritarian governments with regards to participation

describe disadvantages of authoritarian governments with regards to majority rule / minority rights

describe disadvantages of authoritarian governments with regards to rights of citizens

identify the four functions of government

maintain order

provide for the common good

ensure national security

resolve conflict

identify characteristics of a state

population

territory

government

sovereignty

Government Systems and Principles

Analyze how the codification of law impacted early civilizations and shaped enduring concepts government, law, and social order.

Hammurabi's Code

search and seizure rights

property rights

punishment rights

Apply the concepts of natural law, social contract, due process of law, and popular sovereignty to explain the purposes and legacy of the Declaration of Independence.

explain purposes of the Declaration of Independence

explain legacy of the Declaration of Independence

natural rights

social contract

due process of law

procedural due process

substantive due process

popular sovereignty

limited government

Describe the strengths and weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation to explain its failure as a national government.

Articles as America's first constitution

strengths

winning the Revolutionary War

Northwest Ordinance

weaknesses

lack of executive power

lack of judicial power

could not tax

9 of 13 votes needed to write a law

unanimous vote needed to amend

lack of power to regulate trade between the states

lack of power to regulate agreements between states and foreign nations

Shays's Rebellion

Geographic Study

Analyze how geography of North America influenced the governmental systems which developed there.

physical separation of the colonies from England

salutary neglect

federalism / state government / local government/ citizen control

Economic Concepts

Analyze the impact of economics and economic theories on the formation of United States governmental ideals, principles and structures.

define various economic systems

capitalism / free market

laissez-faire / free market

mixed economies

socialism

analyze the impact of a free market system on the formation of U.S. governmental ideals

analyze the impact of a free market system on the formation of U.S. governmental principles

analyze the impact of a free market system on the formation of U.S. governmental structures

determine where governmental decisions fall on the continuum of economic systems

People, Groups, and Cultures

Analyze the varying perspectives of individuals and groups to explain emerging divisions and political philosophies as the United States was founded.

show how political differences began to emerge during the Constitutional Convention

show how political differences began to emerge during the ratification debate

sort perspectives of Federalist and Anti-Federalist writers

critique Federalist arguments in the ratification debate

critique Anti-Federalist arguments in the ratification debate

Structure of Government

History:  Continuity and Change

Explain how the central debates of the Constitutional Convention were resolved.

Virginia Plan, New Jersey Plan, Connecticut Compromise

3/5 Compromise

Slave Trade Compromise

Explain how concerns over a strong central government were addressed to provide for ratification of the Constitution.

differentiate arguments of Federalists and Anti-Federalists

analyze excerpts from The Federalist Papers

Bill of Rights as compromise

Trace the significant changes in roles, powers and size of the three branches of government.

impact of the elastic clause

impact of the commerce clause

impact of Marbury v Madison

impact of McCulloch v Maryland

impact of the New Deal

impact of 14th Amendment incorporation

impact of judicial activism

impact of USA PATRIOT Act

Analyze the changing relationship between state and federal governmental powers.

federalism as expressed in

exclusive powers

reserved powers and 10th Amendment

concurrent powers

denied powers

supremacy clause

McCulloch v Maryland

myth of nullification

14th Amendment incorporation

changing forms of federalism

dual federalism

creative federalism

fiscal federalism

new federalism

Government Systems and Principles

Apply the concepts of due process of law, popular sovereignty, rule of law, representation, and federalism to explain the purpose and legacy of the Constitution.

understand how constitutional principles support limited government

rule of law

representation

due process of law

popular sovereignty

federalism

use these principles to analyze historical and current interpretations of the US Constitution

Analyze the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution to determine their success in implementing the ideals of the Declaration of Independence.

draw connections between Articles of Confederation / US Constitution and

natural rights / John Locke

social contract

due process of law

popular sovereignty

evaluate extent to which the Articles of Confederation allowed individuals and groups equal access to the ideals of equality represented in the Declaration of Independence

evaluate extent to which the US Constitution allows individuals and groups equal access to the ideals of equality represented in the Declaration of Independence

Analyze the unique roles and responsibilities of the three branches of government to determine how they function and interact.

identify the roles, responsibilities, and powers of the legislative branch

creates laws

how a bill becomes a law

committees

elastic clause

identify the roles, responsibilities, and powers of the executive branch

enforces laws

executive orders

pardons

executive appointments

president's cabinet general role and function

roles of the president

identify the roles, responsibilities, and powers of the judicial branch

interprets law and resolves conflict

judicial review

federal judicial court structure

Describe and give examples of how the constitutional principle of checks and balances limits the powers of government and leaders.

identify which branch is being checked and what type of check is happening in a given scenario

provide examples to explain why we have a system of checks and balances

veto

veto override

impeachment

judicial review

judicial appointments

Senate approval

limited government

Explain how the Bill of Rights and subsequent amendments limit the power of government, protect individual liberty, and provide for equality under the law.

articulate the purpose of the amendments that apply to equality, people, and government

limited government:  1st, 4th, 5th, 8th

individual protections:  2nd, 6th, 13th, 24th

equality:  14th, 15th, 19th, 26th

provided a scenario, identify rights or constitutional protections in specific amendments

limited government:  1st, 4th, 5th, 8th

individual protections:  2nd, 6th, 13th, 24th

equality:  14th, 15th, 19th, 26th

Compare the structure and functions of local, state and federal governments.

sort governmental structures of federal, state, and local institutions

explain how state or local governmental institutions make, enforce, and interpret laws

Geographic Study

none

Economic Concepts

Compare trade, monetary policy, and taxation under the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution.

explain how the US Constitution addressed weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation regarding

interstate trade

monetary policy

taxation

Analyze the changing roles of government in the economy throughout United States history.

analyze economic impact of

laissez-faire

national bank

Federal Reserve

New Deal

Great Society

Reaganomics

People, Groups, and Cultures

Analyze the varying perspectives of individuals and groups regarding the development of the American governmental system to explain emerging divisions and political philosophies.

impact of events on the role of government and the role of individuals

Federalist and Anti-Federalist

New Deal

Civil rights movement

Great Society

New Conservatism

Evaluate the intended and unintended impact of government decision making on individuals, groups, and society.

identify the pros and cons of governmental decisions on individuals and groups

identify the intended and unintended consequences of governmental decision on individuals and groups

Brown v Board of Education

Affirmative Action

Fiscal Policy

Tax Policy

Right to Work

Immigration Policy

Environmental Protection Agency

Government in Action

History:  Continuity and Change

Analyze the changing power relationships between branches of the United States government over time.

use primary sources to draw conclusions about how the roles of each of the branches have changed over time

use secondary sources to draw conclusions about how the roles of each of the branches have changed over time

analyze shifts in power among the three branches of government due to

elastic clause

Marbury v. Madison

The New Deal

14th Amendment incorporation

judicial activism

USA PATRIOT Act

Analyze changing ideals regarding an “active judiciary,” an “active legislature” and an “active executive branch” in United States government over time.

identify perspectives on judicial activism

interpret perspectives on judicial restraint

identify perspectives on judicial restraint

interpret perspectives on judicial restraint

Explain the powers and responsibilities of citizens and institutions to address and solve problems.

referendum

recall

initiative

petition

advocacy

individuals

political parties

interest groups

Government Systems and Principles

Evaluate the role and influence of contemporary political parties on government.

explain how political parties impact the operation of government

federal government

state government

local government

relationships between levels of government

determine the role of political parties in decision-making

determine the pros and cons of political parties in decision-making by the government

provide candidates for elections

inform the public about issues

gerrymandering, etc

Explain a citizen’s legal obligations, as well as opportunities, for engaging with and using local, state, and federal governments to shape decision making.

determine the significance of individual and group actions toward the promotion of the common good

identify citizens' political rights

voting

letter writing

protesting

attending meetings

being educated and informed

using initiative/referendum/recall

identify citizens' political responsibilities

selective service

paying taxes

following laws

jury duty

Compare the various processes pertaining to the selection of political leaders at the federal, state, and local level.

differentiate between primary and general elections

explain the purpose and process of the Electoral College

differentiate between the Electoral College and direct elections

explain procedures for nominating and confirming judges

explain procedures for nominating and confirming heads of executive departments and agencies

Geographic Study

Analyze state and federal electoral results to determine the influence of social, regional and demographic characteristics.

make generalizations and find trends about how groups of people have voted based on

gender

age

ethnicity

income

religion

education

urban v rural

regional voting patterns

make election predictions based on generalizations

Economic Concepts

Analyze the role that people, businesses, and government play in taxation and spending required to maintain the public good.

show the value and virtue of paying taxes to benefit individuals

show the value and virtue of paying taxes to benefit businesses

show the value and virtue of paying taxes to benefit the common good

identify public goods

explain how fiscal policy determines who pays taxes

explain how fiscal policy affects individuals and groups

progressive taxes

regressive taxes

direct taxes

indirect taxes

explain how collected taxes are used

People, Groups, and Cultures

Explain how political parties and interest groups reflect diverse perspectives and are influenced by individuals.

compare and contrast the purpose of political parties and interest groups

compare and contrast the functions of political parties and interest groups

compare and contrast ways for individuals to be involved in political parties and interest groups

determine whether a scenario represents a political party or an interest group

determine the influence of money on political parties and interest groups

determine events that cause interest groups to form

PAC and Super PAC

lobbyists

Citizens United v Federal Election Commission

Evaluate factors that shape public opinion on elections and policy issues.

draw conclusions about the opinions of different groups based on opinion polls

identify factors that shape the perspectives and opinions of individuals

gender

race

age

income

religion

rural vs urban

determine the extend to which media influences public opinion and electoral decisions

media bias

framing of issues

news agenda (what gets covered)

use of media during elections

none

Predict the consequences that occur when institutions fail to meet the needs of individuals and groups, and when individuals fail to carry out their personal responsibilities.

make predictions about the reactions of the people in response to unpopular government policy

protests

initiative / recall / referendum

boycotts

unrest

disorder

make predictions about what will occur if people fail to fulfill their responsibilities and duties

representatives that do not align to the will of the people

deteriorating infrastructure

legal consequences

perception of the government's legitimacy

economic decline

Government in Action

Structure of Government

Historical Foundations

Tools of Social Science Inquiry

People, Groups, and Cultures

Government in Action

Structure of Government

Historical Foundations

Tools of Social Science Inquiry

Economic Concepts

Government in Action

Historical Foundations

Tools of Social Science Inquiry

Geographic Study

Government in Action

Structure of Government

Historical Foundations

Tools of Social Science Inquiry

Government Systems and Principles

Government in Action

Structure of Government

Historical Foundations

Tools of Social Science Inquiry

History: Continuity and Change

HS American Government

Modern Era

The Age of Revolution

The Age of Discovery and Exchange

Accelerated Change

Tools of Social Science Inquiry

People, Groups, and Cultures

The Modern Era

The Age of Revolution

The Age of Discovery and Exchange

Accelerated Change

Tools of Social Science Inquiry

Economic Concepts

Modern Era

The Age of Revolution

The Age of Discovery and Exchange

Accelerated Change

Tools of Social Science Inquiry

Geographic Study

The Modern Era

The Age of Revolution

The Age of Discovery and Exchange

Accelerated Change

Tools of Social Science Inquiry

Government Systems and Principles

Modern Era

The Age of Revolution

The Age of Discovery and Exchange

Accelerated Exchange

Tools of Social Science inquiry

History: Continuity and Change

HS World History II

Contemporary America

The American Stage

Great Depression and World War II

Emerging Globally

Re-Emerging America

Tools of Social Science Inquiry

People, Groups, and Cultures

Contemporary America

The American Stage

Great Depression and WWII

Emerging Globally

Re-Emerging America

Tools of Social Science Inquiry

Economic Concepts

Contemporary America

The American Stage

Great Depression and WWII

Emerging Globally

Re-Emerging America

Tools of Social Science Inquiry

Geographic Study

Contemporary America

The American Stage

The Great Depression and WWII

Emerging Globally

Re-Emerging America

Tools of Social Science Inquiry

Government systems and Principles

Contemporary America

The American Stage

Great Depression and WWII

Emerging Globally

Re-Emerging America

Tools of Social Science Inquiry

History: Continuity and Change

HS American History II

Create and use tools to analyze a chronological sequence of events related to a study of government.

Explain connections between historical context and peoples' perspectives about government at the time.

Develop a research plan, identify appropriate resources for investigating social studies topics, and create and present a research product which applies an aspect of government to a contemporary issue.

Using an inquiry lens, develop compelling questions about government, determine helpful resources and consider multiple points of views represented in the resources.

Analyze the causes and consequences of a specific issue tied to government as well as the challenges and opportunities faced by those trying to address the problem.

Analyze laws, policies, and processes to determine how governmental systems affect individuals and groups in society.

Distinguish the powers and responsibilities of citizens and institutions to address and solve problems.

Create and use maps and other graphic representations in order to explain relationships and reveal patterns or trends about government.

Analyze the relationship between of the geography of the original 13 colonies on the formation of United States government.

Examine the opportunity costs and benefits of economic decisions on society as a whole as well as on individuals and governments.

Using a government lens, describe how peoples' perspectives shaped the sources/artifacts they created.

Examine the origins and impact of social structures and stratification on societies and relationships between peoples and governments.

Trace the evolution of government in the English colonies to explain colonists' expectations for self-rule.

Analyze the Declaration of Independence to determine the influence of classical and Enlightenment thought on revolutionary ideals.

Evaluate the extent to which decisions made in the Constitutional Convention were influenced by previous models of government and experiences under British rule.

Compare and contrast the structure and function of democratic governments and authoritarian governments, noting their impact on people, groups and societies.

Analyze how the codification of law impacted early civilizations and shaped enduring concepts government, law, and social order.

Apply the concepts of natural law, social contract, due process of law, and popular sovereignty to explain the purpose and legacy of the Declaration of Independence.

Describe the strengths and weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation to explain its failure as a national government.

Analyze how geography of North America influenced the governmental systems which developed there.

Analyze the impact of economics and economic theories on the formation of United States governmental ideals, principles and structures.

Analyze the varying perspectives of individuals and groups to explain emerging divisions and political philosophies as the United States was founded.

Explain how the central debates during the Constitutional Convention were resolved.

Explain how concerns over a strong central government were addressed to provide for the ratification of the Constitution.

Trace the significant changes in roles, powers and size of the three branches of government.

Analyze the changing relationship between state and federal governmental powers.

Apply the concepts of due process of law, popular sovereignty, rule of law, representation, and federalism to explain the purpose and legacy of the Constitution.

Analyze the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution to determine their success in implementing the ideals of the Declaration of Independence.

Analyze the unique roles and responsibilities of the three branches of government to determine how they function and interact.

Describe and give examples of how the constitutional principle of checks and balances limits the power of government and leaders.

Explain how the Bill of Rights and subsequent amendments limit the power of government, protect individual liberty, and provide for equality under the law.

Compare the structure and functions of federal, state, and local government.

Compare trade, monetary policy, and taxation under the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution.

Analyze the changing roles of government in the economy throughout United States history.

Analyze the perspectives of individuals and groups regarding the development of the American governmental system to explain emerging divisions and political philosophies.

Evaluate the intended and unintended impact of government decision-making on individuals, groups, and society.

Trace the changing power relationships between branches of the United States government over time.

Analyze changing ideals regarding an "active judiciary," an "active legislature" and an "active executive branch" in United States government over time.

Explain the powers and responsibilities of citizens and institutions to address and solve problems.

Evaluate the role and influence of contemporary political parties on government.

Explain a citizen's legal obligations, as well as opportunities for, engaging with and using local, state, and federal governments to shape decision-making.

Compare the various processes pertaining to the selection of political leaders at the federal, state, and local level.

Analyze state and federal electoral results to determine the influence of social, regional and demographic characteristics.

Analyze the role that people, businesses, and government play in taxation and spending required to maintain the public good.

Explain how political parties and interest groups reflect diverse perspectives and are influenced by individuals.

Evaluate factors that shape public opinion on elections and policy issues.

Predict the consequences that occur when institutions fail to meet the needs of individuals and groups, and when individuals fail to carry out their personal responsibilities.

Create and use tools to analyze a chronological sequence of related events in United States' history.

Explain connections among historical context and peoples' perspectives at the time in United States' history.

Develop a research plan, identify appropriate resources for investigating social studies topics, and create and present a research product which applies an aspect of United States history post c. 1870 to a contemporary issue.

Using an inquiry lens, develop compelling questions about United States history post c. 1870 to determine helpful resources and consider multiple points of views represented in the resources.

Analyze the causes and consequences of a specific problem in United States' history post c. 1870 as well as the challenges and opportunities faced by those trying to address the problem.

Analyze laws, policies, and processes to determine how governmental systems affect individuals and groups in society in United States history c.1870-2010.

Predict the consequences which can occur when individuals fail to carry out their personal responsibilities.

Predict the consequences which can occur when institutions fail to meet the needs of individuals and groups.

Create and use maps and other graphic representations in order to explain relationships and reveal patterns or trends in United States' history c. 1870-2010.

Analyze how the physical and human characteristics of regions in the United States post C. 1870 are connected to changing identity and culture.

Locate major cities of Missouri, the United States, and the world; states of the United States and key world nations; the world's continents, and oceans; and major topographical features of the United States.

Using a United States' historical lens, analyze the opportunity costs and benefits of economic decisions on society as a whole as well as on individuals post c. 1870.

Using a United States' historical lens, describe how peoples' perspectives shaped the sources/artifacts they created.

Using a United States' historical lens, examine the origins and impact of social structures and stratification on societies and relationships between peoples.

Compare and contrast the plans for and results of political reintegration of Southern states after the Civil War.

Describe the purpose, challenges, and economic incentives that impacted expansion and Westward movement.

Trace the contributions of individuals and institutions on social, political, artistic and economic development.

Analyze the period of Reconstruction to determine its effect on separation of powers, checks and balances power of the central government.

Evaluate the effectiveness of major legislation, Constitutional amendments, and court decisions relating to freed slaves.

Analyze the expansion of political parties, interest groups and political machines to determine their effect on American government and policy.

Evaluate the causes, patterns, and outcomes of internal migrations and urbanization.

Evaluate the effect of Westward expansion on the production, distribution, and allocation of resources and on the environment.

Evaluate how the goals of Reconstruction impacted the economic recovery and growth of regions.

Explain how the expansion of industrialization, transportation and technological developments influenced different regions and the relationship between those regions.

Apply the concepts of natural resources, capital, labor, investment, profit, and laissez-faire policies to explain the growth of American industry.

Analyze the developing interconnectedness among people, big business, labor unions and governments to determine their effect on individuals, society, and public policy.

Analyze patterns of immigration to determine their effects on economic, cultural, and political development.

Evaluate the short and long-term impact of western expansion on native populations.

Evaluate laws, events, and perspectives to determine the extent to which individuals and groups could participate in, and realize, the promise of American ideals.

Explain the varying impact of industrialization on culture, work, education and other social institutions.

Trace the changing motivations for, nationalities of, and responses to immigration and to immigrants coming to the United States.

Describe and evaluate the causes and consequences of United States' imperialism at home and abroad.

Evaluate the motivations for United States' entry into WWI.

Evaluate the impact of U.S. participation in WWI and the resulting peace efforts.

Evaluate the responses of United States' leaders to the challenges of the period.

Analyze how political developments and Constitutional amendments of the period altered the relationship between government and the people.

Describe the intended and unintended consequences of progressive reforms and government responses in the first three decades of the 20th century.

Analyze the changing social norms and conflicting mores which emerged during the first three decades of the 20th century.

Describe how the expansion of transportation and technological developments influenced acquisition of new territories.

Analyze emerging American involvement in world trade to determine its influence on foreign policy and government actions.

Apply the economic concepts of natural resources, markets, supply and demand, labor, and capital to explain the costs and benefits of imperialism.

Trace the changing relationship between government and business through economic regulation and deregulation.

Explain the motivation for social and political reforms and their impact on the ability of individuals and groups to realize the promise of American ideals.

Analyze the changing relationship between individuals and their place in society including women, minorities, and children.

Analyze the technological, artistic, intellectual, economic, and cultural changes of the first three decades of the 20th century to determine their effect on individuals and groups.

Assess the impact of WWI related events, on the formation of "patriotic" groups, pacifist organizations, and the struggles for and against racial equality, and diverging women's roles in the United States.

Trace the significant events and developments of the Great Depression and WWII.

Evaluate the responses of United States' leaders to the challenges of the Great Depression and World War II.

Describe critical developments and turning points in WWII including major battles.

Evaluate the motivations for United States abandonment of isolationism and entry into World War II.

Evaluate the impact of U.S. participation in WWII and the resulting new role in the post-war world home and abroad.

Analyze the relationships among the branches of government to explain conflicts and the changing power of each.

Evaluate how the programs and policies of the New Deal and WWII changed the relationships among the government, groups, and individuals.

Determine the lasting impact of the New Deal and WWII on principles of government including separation of powers, checks and balances judicial review, and limited government.

Describe the consequences, both intended and unintended, of environmental decisions.

Analyze the impact of geography in the European and Pacific theaters during WWII to compare war efforts and strategies.

Apply the economic concepts of innovation, supply and demand, barriers to trade, labor, business cycle, credit, and wage gap to explain the causes of the Great Depression.

Describe the possible consequences, both intended and unintended, of government policies to improve economic conditions and increase productivity.

Analyze the artistic and intellectual achievement of the 1930's to understand the human costs of the Great Depression.

Assess the impact of war-related events on women's roles, family structures, religious identity, education, commerce, entertainment, agriculture and other elements of the home front.

Evaluate the effect of WWII at home on women, families, and minorities.

Analyze the impact of the Great Depression and World War II on the arts and culture.

Describe the causes, major conflicts, consequences, and enduring legacy of the Cold War.

Evaluate the responses of American leaders to the challenges of global tensions.

Trace changes in military strategies and technologies as a response to the challenges of the Cold War.

Analyze the origins, goals, and key events of the continuing U.S. movements to realize equal rights for women and other minorities.

Analyze treaties, agreements, and international organizations to determine their impact on world challenges along with national and international order.

Determine the lasting impact of the this period on principles of government including separation of powers, checks and balances, rule of law, judicial review, and limited government.

Evaluate the extent to which Supreme Court cases and legislation served to expand equal rights.

Analyze the motivations for and results of changing concepts of the federal government in post-Civil War America.

Evaluate the causes and consequences of demographic shifts and internal migrations.

Explain how the physical and human characteristics of places determine their influence on or importance to Cold War events.

Trace the developing complexities of the American economy in the second half of the twentieth century.

Compare the role of governments in various. economic systems to explain competing world views.

Describe the consequences, both intended and unintended, of government policies to improve individual and societal conditions.

Evaluate the effect of the internal tensions caused by the Cold War on societal groups, organizations, and government.

Analyze the scientific, technological, artistic, intellectual, economic, political, and cultural changes of the post-war period to determine their effect on individuals and groups.

Evaluate social reforms to determine their impact on the ability of individuals and groups to realize the promise of American ideals.

Analyze push-pull factors to explain changing immigration patterns and their continuing effects on the United States.

Describe and evaluate the powers and responsibilities of citizens and institutions to address and solve United States' problems c. post 1750.

Analyze the fall of the Soviet Union to determine its effect on US foreign policy and its relationships with the rest of the world.

Trace the origins of twenty-first century conflicts to understand US policies and actions.

Evaluate the responses of United States' leaders to the challenges of global tensions.

Evaluate how the ability to access and distribute information affects individuals, groups, industry, and governments in the latter 20th and 21st centuries.

Evaluate the effectiveness of organizations, groups, agreements, and treaties to promote cooperation and maintain international order.

Determine the lasting impact of this period on principles of government including separation of powers, executive orders, checks and balances, rule of law, judicial review, and limited government.

Evaluate the changing roles and influence of political parties and interest groups on governmental decision making.

Analyze physical geography to understand the availability and movement of resources in this era.

Evaluate the relationship between technological and scientific advancements and increasing global interaction in this era.

Locate major cities of Missouri, the United States, and the world; states of the United States and many of the world nations; the world's continents, and oceans; and major topographical features of the United States.

Apply the economic concepts of innovation, supply and demand, international trade, labor, business cycle, and credit to evaluate global interdependence along with economic and security challenges.

Analyze scientific, technological, artistic, intellectual, economic, political, and cultural changes to determine their effect on individuals, groups and society.

Analyze push-pull factors to explain changing immigration patterns and their continuing effects on the United States.

Assess the response of individuals, groups, and the government to societal challenges to understand how systems change and evolve over time.

Create and use tools to analyze a chronological sequence of related events in world history.

Explain connections among historical context and peoples' perspectives at the time in world history.

Develop a research plan, identify appropriate resources for investigating social studies topics, and create and present a research product which applies an aspect of world history post c. 1450 to a contemporary issue.

Using an inquiry lens, develop compelling questions about world history post c. 1450, to determine helpful resources and consider multiple points of views represented in the resources.

Analyze the causes and consequences of a specific problem in world history post c. 1450 as well as the challenges and opportunities faced by those trying to address the problem.

Analyze laws, policies, and processes to determine how governmental systems affect individuals and groups in society in world history post c. 1450.

Predict the consequences which can occur when individuals fail to carry out their personal responsibilities.

Predict the consequences which can occur when institutions fail to meet the needs of individuals and groups.

Create and use maps and other graphic representations in order to explain relationships and reveal patterns or trends in world history c. 1450-2010.

Analyze how the physical and human characteristics of world regions post c. 1450 are connected to changing identity and culture.

Locate major cities of the world and key world nations; the world's continents, and oceans; and major topographical features of the world.

Using a world history lens, analyze the opportunity costs and benefits of economic decisions on society as a whole as well as on individuals post c. 1450.

Using a world history lens, describe how peoples' perspectives shaped the sources/artifacts they created.

Using a world history lens, examine the origins and impact of social structures and stratification on societies and relationships between peoples.

Explain the causes and effects of the expansion of societies in Western Africa, Byzantine Empire, Gupta India, Chinese Dynasties, and Muslim Empires.

Compare the dominant characteristics, contributions of, and interactions among major civilizations of Asia, Europe, Africa, the Americas and Middle East in ancient and medieval times.

Explain how the Crusades, Scientific Revolution, Black Death, and the resulting exchanges that followed, impacted Europe and led to the Renaissance.

Compare and contrast governmental systems, including monarchy, oligarchy, dynasty, and theocracy.

Explain the influence of the classical revival on governmental systems including their source of power, how leaders are selected, and how decisions are made.

Analyze physical geography to explain how regions are connected or isolated from each other.

Compare and contrast geographic regions by examining the cultural characteristics of European, African, Asian and American societies.

Analyze the flow of goods and ideas along ocean and overland trade routes to explain their contributions to economic success or failures of societies in Europe, Africa, Middle East, India, the Americas and China.

Explain how scientific and technological advancements impacted the interconnectedness in and among regions.

Analyze the intellectual, architectural, and artistic achievements of the Renaissance resulting from the rebirth of Classical ideas.

Analyze the historic rise of Islam, as well as the expansion of Christianity, Islam, and Buddhism in order to explain their transformations and roles in conflict and cooperation.

Analyze the historical context of the Protestant Reformation and Scientific Revolution to explain new institutions and ways of thinking, and explain their social, political and economic impact.

Analyze the causes and consequences of European overseas expansion to determine its effect on Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas.

Explain the challenges and benefits of large land empires including those found in Russia, China, and the Middle East.

Describe how governments and governmental institutions of the Eastern and Western Hemispheres changed to deal with the challenges and opportunities of an interconnected world.

Analyze the style and function of a leader to determine their impact on a governmental system.

Analyze physical geography to explain the availability and movement of resources.

Describe major changes in patterns of migration and human settlement resulting from European expansion.

Compare the extent and impacts of African, European, American and Asian trade networks.

Compare the origins, development and effects of coerced labor systems in Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas.

Describe how new sources of wealth resulting from global interaction impacted cultures and civilizations.

Analyze the exchange of people, goods and ideas to determine their impact on global interdependence and conflict.

Determine the extent and impact of cultural exchange, interaction, and disruption that resulted from the Columbian Exchange and European expansion in the Eastern and Western Hemispheres.

Assess the roles of class, ethnic/racial groups, gender, and age to determine a person's roles in society and social institutions.

Trace the development and impact of religious reform on exploration and conflicts among groups and nations.

Evaluate the forms of republics over time to determine their implication for pre-revolutionary ideas and expectations during the Age of Revolution.

Compare and contrast caU.S.es and significant outcomes of political revolutions during this era.

Analyze political revolutions and reform movements in order to determine their enduring effects worldwide on the political expectations for self-government and individual liberty.

Analyze reactions to revolutions in order to predict future conflicts.

Evaluate the impact of nationalism on existing and emerging peoples and nations post c. 1450.

Analyze the key ideas of Enlightenment thinkers to explain the development of ideas such as natural law, natural rights, social contract, due process, and separation of power.

Compare and contrast limited and absolute governments and the extent of their impact on individuals and society.

Compare and contrast government systems resulting from political revolutions.

Explain how and why places changed as a result of revolutions and why people perceived the same place in varied ways.

Extrapolate the push-pull factors created by revolutions to determine their impacts on population distribution, settlements, and migrations.

Explain the significance of new technologies in expanding peoples' capacity to modify the physical environment and their consequences.

Analyze the origins and characteristics of laissez faire, market, mixed, and command economic systems to determine their effects on personal, social, and political decisions.

Examine the connections among natural resources, entrepreneurship, innovation, labor, and capital to determine their effects on an industrial economy in Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas.

Analyze the intellectual, artistic, and literary achievements of the Enlightenment and ensuing revolutions in order to determine how they challenged the status quo.

Analyze new technologies and forms of energy to determine their effects on the lives of individuals, groups, and societal organization.

Analyze social and educational reform movements to determine their impact on the challenges brought about by revolutions.

Analyze political, social, cultural, artistic, and economic revolutions to determine how they impacted the concepts of class, race, tribe, slavery, and caste affiliation.

Analyze world-wide imperialism in the late 19th and early 20th centuries to determine its causes and consequences.

Trace the origins, and relationships among the world wars, revolutions, and global conflicts of 20th century to determine their impacts on the world today.

Analyze the varying process of colonization and decolonization to compare their impact on and legacies in the world today.

Compare and contrast evolving governmental systems, including monarchy, totalitarianism, theocracy, and representative government to determine their impact on society.

Analyze treaties, agreements, and international organizations to determine their impact on world challenges along with national and international order.

Analyze physical geography to explain the availability and movement of resources.

Explain how technology has reduced barriers and expanded peoples' capacity to make use of, or modify, the physical environment.

Evaluate the relationship between technological and scientific advancements (e.g., communication, transportation, production) and increasing global interaction.

Analyze major demographic patterns to determine their effect on the human and physical systems.

Analyze economic systems such as market, mixed, and command to determine their impact on economic growth, labor markets, rights of citizens, the environment, and resource allocation in and among regions.

Evaluate the response of individuals, groups, and governments to economic, environmental, health, and medical challenges to understand how systems change and evolve over time.

Analyze causes and patterns of human rights violations and genocide and suggest resolutions for current and future conflicts.

Analyze the process of globalization to determine its effect on global conflict and cooperation.

Analyze the technological, intellectual, artistic, and literary achievements of the modern era to determine how society reflects and challenges the status quo.

Analyze the causes and effects of the changing roles of class, ethnicity, race, gender and age on world cultures post c. 1450.

Distinguish the powers and responsibilities of citizens and institutions to address and solve world problems c. post 1450.

People, Groups and Cultures (PC)

Economic Concepts (EC)

Geographical Study (G)

Government Systems and Principles (GS)

History: Continuity and Change (CC)

Government

People, Groups and Cultures (PC)

Economic Concepts (EC)

Geographical Study (G)

Government Systems and Principles (GS)

History: Continuity and Change (CC)

American History II

People, Groups and Cultures (PC)

Economic Concepts (EC)

Geographical Study (G)

Government Systems and Principles (GS)

History: Continuity and Change (CC)

World History II

Analyze laws, policies, and processes to determine how governmental systems affect individuals and groups in society in world history prior to post c. 1450.

Predict the consequences which can occur when individuals fail to carry out their personal responsibilities

Predict the consequences that can occur when institutions fail to meet the needs of individuals and groups.

Create and use tools to analyze a chronological sequence of related events in United States’ history.

Explain connections among historical context and peoples’ perspectives at the time in United States’ history.

Develop a research plan, identify appropriate resources for investigating social studies topics, and create and present a research product that applies an aspect of United States history post c. 1870 to a contemporary issue.

Using an inquiry lens, develop compelling questions about United States history post c. 1870 to determine helpful resources and consider multiple points of views represented in the resources.

Analyze the causes and consequences of a specific problem in United States’ history post c. 1870 as well as the challenges and opportunities faced by those trying to address the problem.

Using a United States’ historical lens, analyze the opportunity costs and benefits of economic decisions on society as a whole as well as on individuals post c. 1870.

Create and use maps and other graphic representations in order to explain relationships and reveal patterns or trends in United States’ history c. 1870-2010.

Analyze how the physical and human characteristics of regions in the United States post C. 1870 connect to changing identity and culture.

Locate major cities of Missouri, the United States, and the world; states of the United States and key world nations; the world’s continents, and oceans; and major topographical features of the United States.

Analyze laws, policies, and processes to determine how governmental systems affect individuals and groups in society in United States history c. 1870-2010.

Predict the consequences that can occur when individuals fail to carry out their personal responsibilities.

Predict the consequences that can occur when institutions fail to meet the needs of individuals and groups.

Using a United States’ historical lens, describe how peoples’ perspectives shaped the sources/artifacts they created.

Using a United States’ historical lens, examine the origins and impact of social structures and stratification on societies and relationships between peoples.

Create and use tools to analyze a chronological sequence of events related to a study of government.

Explain connections between historical context and peoples’ perspectives at the time.

Develop a research plan, identify appropriate resources for investigating social studies topics, and create and present a research product that applies an aspect of government to a contemporary issue.

Using an inquiry lens, develop compelling questions about government, determine helpful resources and consider multiple points of views represented in the resources.

Analyze the causes and consequences of a specific issue tied to government as well as the challenges and opportunities faced by those trying to address the problem.

Examine the opportunity costs and benefits of economic decisions on society as a whole as well as on individuals and government.

Create and use maps and other graphic representations in order to explain relationships and reveal patterns or trends about government.

Analyze the relationship between of the geography of the original 13 colonies and the formation of United States government.

Analyze laws, policies, and processes to determine how governmental systems affect individuals and groups in society.

Distinguish the powers and responsibilities of citizens and institutions to address and solve problems.

Using a government lens, describe how peoples’ perspectives shaped the sources/artifacts they created.

Examine the origins and impact of social structures and stratification on societies and relationships between peoples and governments.

Create and use tools to analyze a chronological sequence of related events in world history.

Explain connections among historical context and peoples’ perspectives at the time in world history.

Develop a research plan, identify appropriate resources for investigating social studies topics, and create and present a research product that applies an aspect of world history post c. 1450 to a contemporary issue.

Using an inquiry lens, develop compelling questions about world history post c. 1450, to determine helpful resources and consider multiple points of views represented in the resources.

Analyze the causes and consequences of a specific problem in world history post c. 1450 as well as the challenges and opportunities faced by those trying to address the problem.

Using a world history lens, analyze the opportunity costs and benefits of economic decisions on society as a whole as well as on individuals post c. 1450.

Create and use maps and other graphic representations in order to explain relationships and reveal patterns or trends in world history c. 1450-2010.

Analyze how the physical and human characteristics of world regions post c. 1450 connect to changing identity and culture.

Locate major cities of the world and key world nations; the world’s continents, and oceans; and major topographical features of the world.

Using a world history lens, describe how peoples’ perspectives shaped the sources/artifacts they created.

Using a world history lens, examine the origins and impact of social structures and stratification on societies and relationships between peoples.