VA.SS.GOVT.1
Virginia History & Social Science Standards of Learning 2015
Grades 9-12
Learning Domain: Government
Standard: The student will demonstrate skills for historical thinking, geographical analysis, economic decision making, and responsible citizenship.
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VA.SS.GOVT.1.c
Virginia History & Social Science Standards of Learning 2015
Grades 9-12
Learning Domain: Government
Standard: The student will compare and contrast historical, cultural, economic, social, and political perspectives.
Experiences may include but are not limited to:
Analyze an issue from a variety of perspectives (historical, cultural, economic, social,and political) to determine how the issue has evolved over time. Topics might include:
Equal Rights Amendment (ERA)
American with Disability Act (ADA)
Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA)
Civil Rights Act
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VA.SS.GOVT.1.i
Virginia History & Social Science Standards of Learning 2015
Grades 9-12
Learning Domain: Government
Standard: The student will apply civic virtues and democratic principles to make collaborative decisions.
Experiences may include but are not limited to the following:
Promote collaboration with others both inside and outside the classroom. Examples of collaboration may include the following:
Socratic seminar
Two-way journaling
Digital media (e.g., videoconferences)
Explore the ethical and legal issues related to the access and use of information by
properly citing authors and sources used in research
validating Web sites
reviewing written drafts so that the language and/or thoughts of others are given credit.
Provide other students with constructive feedback on written assignments via the peer-editing process.
Include the use of proper reference citations and distinguish one own ideas from information created or discovered by others.
Examine the United States Naturalization Test for citizenship to determine how the questions and the process to obtain citizenship reflect the civil liberties and civil rights as outlined in the following:
Preamble to the Constitution of the United States
Bill of Rights and First Amendment freedoms
Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments
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VA.SS.GOVT.1.j
Virginia History & Social Science Standards of Learning 2015
Grades 9-12
Learning Domain: Government
Standard: The student will communicate conclusions orally and in writing to a wide range of audiences, using evidence from multiple sources and citing specific sources.
Experiences may include but are not limited to:
Select a political principle, ideal, or concept. Provide examples of how that principle, ideal, or concept is reflected in legislation, execution of laws, or interpretation by the courts.
Create a blog that explores the greatest impact. Use evidence and data to support the argument.
Most valuable liberty: freedom of speech or freedom of religion
Greatest impact on democracy: Rule of law or limited government
Most transformative legislation: Fair Labor Standards Act or Americans with Disabilities Act
Most influential role of a chief executive: Chief Executive or Commander-in-Chief
Select a local community concern. Determine the sources needed for the investigation. Develop a position about the concern. Gather and analyze the data. Prepare a presentation for the student government association to gain support for the chosen position.
Investigate transportation routes of the locality. Research the past history of transportation in the local community. Determine the sources to gather information and data. Determine what issues or concerns there are for transportation. Prepare a three-minute speech to deliver to the local governing body about the concerns and offer possible solutions.
Survey campaign ads, both print and media, for candidates running for a local, state, or national office. Create a quick guide for first-time voters to use when making decisions on Election Day.
Investigate a local issue that has a global impact. Prepare a three-minute speech to deliver to the civic league about your concerns and offer possible solutions.
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