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AZ.RH.6-8.Reading Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies
Reading Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies
Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity
RH.6-8.10. By the end of grade 8, read and comprehend history/social studies texts in the grades 6-8 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
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Craft and Structure
RH.6-8.4. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including vocabulary specific to domains related to history/social studies.
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AZ.SS08-S1.American History
American History
SS08-S1C1. Research Skills for History: Historical research is a process in which students examine topics or questions related to historical studies and/or current issues. By using primary and secondary sources effectively students obtain accurate and relevant infor
SS08-S1C1-04. Formulate questions that can be answered by historical study and research.
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SS08-S1C10. Contemporary United States 1970s - Present: Current events and issues continue to shape our nation and our involvement in the global community.
SS08-S1C10-07. Describe events (e.g., September 11 Terrorist Attacks, Afghanistan, Iraq War) of the presidency of George W. Bush.
SS08-S1C10-10. Describe how key political, social, geographic, and economic events of the late 20th century and early 21st century affected, and continue to affect, the United States.
SS08-S1C4. Revolution and New Nation 1700s - 1820: The development of American constitutional democracy grew from political, cultural and economic issues, ideas and event.
SS08-S1C4-01. Analyze the following events which led to the American Revolution: a) Tea Act; b) Stamp Act; c) Boston Massacre; d) Intolerable Acts; e) Declaration of Independence.
SS08-S1C4-02. Describe the significance of key events of the Revolutionary War: a) major battles (e.g., Lexington, Saratoga, Trenton); b) aid from France; c) surrender at Yorktown.
SS08-S1C4-03. Describe the impact of the following key individuals on the Revolutionary War: a) Benjamin Franklin; b) Thomas Jefferson; c) George Washington; d) Patrick Henry; e) Thomas Paine; f) King George III.
SS08-S1C4-04. Describe the significance of the following documents: a) Declaration of Independence; b) Articles of Confederation; c) Constitution; d) Bill of Rights.
SS08-S1C4-05. Explain the influence of the following individuals in the establishment of a new government: a) Thomas Jefferson; b) James Madison; c) John Adams; d) Benjamin Franklin.
SS08-S1C4-06. Describe how one nation evolved from thirteen colonies: a) Constitutional Convention; b) George Washington's presidency; c) creation of political parties (e.g., Federalists, Whigs, Democratic-Republicans).
SS08-S1C8. Great Depression and World War II 1929 - 1945: Domestic and world events, economic issues, and political conflicts redefined the role of government in the lives of U.S. citizens.
SS08-S1C8-01. Review the impact of the Great Depression on the United States.
SS08-S1C8-02. Explain how Pearl Harbor led to United States involvement in World War II.
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SS08-S1C8-06. Summarize the United States' role in the following events: a) D-day invasion; b) battles of the Pacific; c) development and use of the atomic bomb; d) V-E Day /V-J Day.
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SS08-S1C8-07. Analyze the following individuals' significance to World War II: a) Franklin D. Roosevelt; b) Dwight Eisenhower; c) George Patton; d) Douglas MacArthur; e) Harry Truman; f) Eleanor Roosevelt.
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SS08-S1C9. Postwar United States 1945 - 1970s: Postwar tensions led to social change in the U.S. and to a heightened focus on foreign policy.
SS08-S1C9-01. Describe the following origins of the Cold War: a) Western fear of communist expansion; b) Soviet fear of capitalist influences; c) development of nuclear weapons; e) Truman Doctrine.
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SS08-S1C9-02. Describe the impact of the Cold War on the United States: a) McCarthyism; b) arms race; c) space race; d) Cuban Missile Crisis; e) creation of the CIA.
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SS08-S1C9-04. Identify the role of the United States in the Vietnam Conflict: a) containment of Communism - Domino Theory; b) Gulf of Tonkin Resolution; c) Tet Offensive; d) anti-war protests; e) Vietnam Peace Accords.
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SS08-S1C9-06. Describe the importance of the following civil rights issues and events: a) Jim Crow Laws; b) nonviolent protests; c) desegregation; d) Civil Rights Act of 1964; e) Voting Rights Act of 1965.
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SS08-S2C1. Research Skills for History: Historical research is a process in which students examine topics or questions related to historical studies and/or current issues.
SS08-S2C1-04. Formulate questions that can be answered by historical study and research.
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SS08-S2C8. World at War: Global events, economic issues and political ideologies ignited tensions leading to worldwide military conflagrations and diplomatic confrontations in a context of development and change.
SS08-S2C8-02. Analyze the major causes of World War II: a) aggressive search for resources by Japan; b) political ideologies of Fascism and Nazism; c) resentment toward the Treaty of Versailles.
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SS08-S2C8-03. Trace the series of invasions and conquests in the European and Pacific Theaters in World War II.
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SS08-S2C8-04. Describe the following events leading to the Allied victory: a) D-Day Invasion; b) Battle of the Bulge; c) Japanese defeat in Iwo Jima and Okinawa; d) atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
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SS08-S2C8-06. Summarize each of the following outcomes of World War II: a) redrawing of political boundaries in Europe; b) tensions leading to Cold War; c) formation of the United Nations; d) beginning of atomic age; e) rebuilding of Japan.
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SS08-S2C8-07. Compare the rebuilding of Japan with the rebuilding of Germany following World War II.
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SS08-S2C8-08. Describe the following events resulting from World War II: a) Nuremburg Trial; b) Marshall Plan; c) NATO /Warsaw Pact; d) creation of United Nations; e) creation of Israel.
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SS08-S2C8-09. Describe the spread of Communism after World War II: a) China - Mao Tse-tung and Chinese Revolution; b) Korea - 38th parallel and division of country; c) Cuba - Fidel Castro and Cuban Missile Crisis; d) Vietnam - Ho Chi Minh.
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SS08-S2C8-10. Describe the impact of the Cold War (i.e., creation of the Iron Curtain, arms race, space race) that led to global competition.
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SS08-S2C8-12. Describe how the following impacted the Vietnam War: a) historical relationship of China and Vietnam; b) French Indochina War; c) containment of Communism; d) Ho Chi Minh Trail; e) conflict resolution.
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SS08-S2C8-14. Describe the following events in the Middle East during the 20th and 21st centuries: a) creation of Israel; b) conflicts between Israeli and Palestinian governments; c) Camp David Peace Treaty; d) Persian Gulf War; e) Iraq War.
SS08-S2C8-15. Compare independence movements in various parts of the world (e.g., India/Pakistan, Latin America, Africa, Asia) during the 20th century.
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SS08-S2C9. Contemporary World: The nations of the contemporary world are shaped by their cultural and political past. Current events, developments and issues continue to shape the global community.
SS08-S2C9-03. Analyze how world events of the late 20th century and early 21st century affected, and continue to affect, the social, political, geographic, and economic climate of the world (e.g., terrorism, globalization, conflicts, interdependence, natural disasters,
SS08-S3C1. Foundations of Government: The United States democracy is based on principles and ideals that are embodied by symbols, people and documents.
SS08-S3C1-01. Describe how the following philosophies and documents influenced the creation of the Constitution: a) Magna Carta; b) English Bill of Rights; c) Montesquieu's separation of power; d) John Locke's theories - natural law, social contract; e) Mayflower Compa
SS08-S3C1-02. Analyze the purpose (e.g., weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation) and outcome (e.g., compromises) of the Constitutional Convention.
SS08-S3C1-03. Analyze the struggle (e.g., Federalists' Papers, Bill of Rights) between the federalists and the anti-federalists over the ratification of the Constitution.
SS08-S3C2. Structure of Government: The United States structure of government is characterized by the separation and balance of powers.
SS08-S3C2-01. Describe the following principles on which the Constitution (as the Supreme Law of the Land) was founded: a) federalism (i.e., enumerated, reserved, and concurrent powers); b) popular sovereignty; c) Separation of Powers; d) checks and balances; e) limite
SS08-S3C3. Functions of Government: Laws and policies are developed to govern, protect, and promote the well-being of the people.
SS08-S3C3-01. Compare the ways the federal and Arizona governments operate: a) three branches; b) Constitution; c) election process (e.g., congressional and legislative districts, propositions, voter registration).
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SS08-S3C3-08. Describe the impact of the following executive orders and decisions: a) Executive Order 9066 - creation of internment camps on U.S. soil; b) Manhattan Project; c) use of Atomic Bomb.
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SS08-S3C3-09. Describe the impact that the following Acts had on increasing the rights of groups and individuals: a) Civil Rights Act of 1964; b) Voting Rights Act of 1965; c) Indian Rights Act of 1968; d) Americans with Disabilities Act.
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SS08-S3C4. Rights, Responsibilities, and Roles of Citizenship: The rights, responsibilities and practices of United States citizenship are founded in the Constitution and the nation's history.
SS08-S3C4-05. Describe the impact that the following had on rights for individuals and groups: a) Jim Crow Laws - literacy test, poll taxes, Grandfather Clause; b) Civil Rights Movement (i.e., Martin Luther King, Jr., Rosa Parks); c) desegregation - military, schools,
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SS08-S3C5. Government Systems of the World: Different governmental systems exist throughout the world. The United States influences and is influenced by global interactions.
SS08-S3C5-01. Compare the different world governments and ideologies: a) dictatorship; b) totalitarian (fascist, Nazis); c) democracy; d) Socialism; e) Communism.
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SS08-S3C5-02. Explain U.S. and world foreign policies leading to the Cold War: a) Truman Doctrine; b) NATO; c) Warsaw Pact; d) Marshall Plan.
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SS08-S3C5-03. Identify U.S. and world foreign policies (e.g., economic sanctions, arms reduction agreements) resulting from the Cold War.
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AZ.SS08-S4.Geography
Geography
SS08-S4C1. The World in Spatial Terms: The spatial perspective and associated geographic tools are used to organize and interpret information about people, places and environments.
SS08-S4C1-02. Identify purposes and differences of maps, globes, aerial photographs, charts, and satellite images.
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SS08-S4C1-04. Locate physical and cultural features (e.g., continents, cities, countries, bodies of water, landforms, mountain ranges, climate zones) throughout the world.
SS08-S4C1-05. Interpret thematic maps, graphs, charts, and databases depicting various aspects of the United States and world regions. (Apply to regions studied.)
SS08-S4C2-02. Explain the factors that contribute to political and social change in various world regions (e.g., USSR/Russia, Israel, European Union, China, Korea, Germany).
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SS08-S4C2-03. Examine relationships and interactions (e.g., Middle East Conflicts, NATO, European Union) among regions.
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SS08-S4C2-05. Describe how a place changes over time.
SS08-S4C4. Human Systems: Human cultures, their nature, and distribution affect societies and the Earth.
SS08-S4C4-01. Identify the push and pull factors (e.g., economic conditions, human rights conditions, famines, political strife/wars, natural disasters, changes in technology) that drive human migrations.
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SS08-S4C4-02. Describe the effects (e.g., economic, environmental, cultural, political) of human migrations on places and regions.
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SS08-S4C4-05. Explain how cooperation contributes to political, economic, and social organization (e.g., United Nations, European Union, NAFTA).
SS08-S4C5. Environment and Society: Human and environmental interactions are interdependent upon one another. Humans interact with the environment- they depend upon it, they modify it; and they adapt to it. The health and well-being of all humans depends upon an und
SS08-S4C5-01. Describe how (e.g., deforestation, desertification) humans modify ecosystems.
SS08-S4C6. Geographic Applications: Geographic thinking (asking and answering geographic questions) is used to understand spatial patterns of the past, the present, and to plan for the future.
SS08-S4C6-03. Use geographic knowledge and skills (e.g., recognizing patterns, mapping, graphing) when discussing current events.
SS08-S5C1. Foundations of Economics: The foundations of economics are the application of basic economic concepts and decision-making skills. This includes scarcity and the different methods of allocation of goods and services.
SS08-S5C1-02. Analyze how scarcity, opportunity costs, and trade-offs, influence decision-making.
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SS08-S5C1-03. Analyze how individuals, governments and businesses make choices based on the availability of resources.
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SS08-S5C1-05. Describe the impact of the availability and distribution of natural resources on an economy.
SS08-S5C2. Microeconomics: Microeconomics examines the costs and benefits of economic choices relating to individuals, markets and industries, and governmental policies.
SS08-S5C2-01. Identify the functions and relationships among various institutions (e.g., business firms, banks, government agencies, labor unions, corporations) that make up an economic system.
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SS08-S5C2-03. Explain the impact of government investment in physical capital (e.g., NASA, transportation).
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SS08-S5C2-05. Describe the impact of entrepreneurs (e.g., Bill Gates, Martha Stewart, Oprah Winfrey, Ted Turner Donald Trump) in the free enterprise system.
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SS08-S5C4. Global Economics: Patterns of global interaction and economic development vary due to different economic systems and institutions that exist throughout the world.
SS08-S5C4-04. Identify interdependence (e.g., North American Free Trade Agreement, European Union, International Monetary Fund/World Bank) between nations.
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SS08-S5C5. Personal Finance: Decision-making skills foster a person's individual standard of living. Using information wisely leads to better informed decisions as consumers, workers, investors and effective participants in society.
SS08-S5C5-01. Explain how scarcity influences personal financial choices (e.g., budgeting, saving, investing, credit).
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SS08-S5C5-02. Describe types of personal investments (e.g., saving accounts, stocks, mutual funds, bonds, retirement funds, land).
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SS08-S5C5-03. Describe the role of the stock market in personal investing.
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SS08-S5C5-04. Describe various forms of credit. (e.g., personal loans, credit cards, lines of credit, mortgages, auto loans).
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SS08-S5C5-05. Analyze the, advantages, disadvantages, and alternatives to consumer credit.
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