American Government/Economics - December/Janurary

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20th Century History
American History
Connections
Current Events
Economics
Global Studies
Instructional Aids
Law
Psychology
Sociology
Sports History
Women's Studies
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HS Social Studies 04-05

American Government/Economics - December/Janurary

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History

past decision in U.S. history (11.1)
The learner will be able to evaluate the limitations and the opportunities that result from decisions made in the past including: d) length of term of elected and appointed officials.

Strand	Source
Analysis and Interpretation	OH Academic Content Standards, Social Studies 2002

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Geography

land use (11.1)
The learner will be able to explain how government decisions reflect a society's values about land use (zoning, park development or toxic waste disposal).

Strand	Source
Places and Regions	OH Academic Content Standards, Social Studies 2002

government policy (11.2)
The learner will be able to analyze and evaluate the consequences of a governmental policy that affects the physical characteristics of a place or region.

Strand	Source
Human Environmental Interaction	OH Academic Content Standards, Social Studies 2002

changing political geography (11.4)
The learner will be able to identify and analyze the changing political geography at the local, state, national, and international levels including a)annexation b)zoning c)congressional re-apportionment d)changes in international boundries.

Strand	Source
Application of Geography	OH Academic Content Standards, Social Studies 2002

cultural neighborhoods (12.1)
The learner will be able to explain how people create places that reflect culture, human needs, government policy, current values and ideals as they design and build specialized buildings, neighborhoods, shopping centers, urban centers and industrial parks.

Strand	Source
Places and Regions	Athens-Meigs Educational Service Center(a)

environment vs economic growth (12.3)
The learner will be able to analyze policies and programs for natural resource use and management considering possible trade-offs between environmental quality and economic growth.

Strand	Source
Human Environmental Interaction	Athens-Meigs Educational Service Center(a)

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Economics

exchange rates (11.9)
The learner will be able to explain how changes in exchange rates affect consumers and producers.

Strand	Source
Markets	OH Academic Content Standards, Social Studies 2002

taxes (11.10)
The learner will be able to analyze issues related to the use of different types of taxes to fund public goods and services including: a) proportional tax; b) progressive tax; c) regressive tax.

Strand	Source
Government and the Economy	OH Academic Content Standards, Social Studies 2002

allocation of resources (12.3)
The learner will be able to select a current issue; identify the costs and benefits of various choices to determine the impact of personal and social economic decisions on the allocation of productive resources.

Strand	Source
Scarcity and Resource Allocation	Athens-Meigs Educational Service Center(a)

circular flow model (12.4)
The learner will be able to use the circular flow model to explain the flow of money, goods, services and productive resources in the economy.

Strand	Source
Production, Distribution, Consumption	Athens-Meigs Educational Service Center(a)

policy decisions (12.6)
The learner will be able to analyze economic policy decisions made by governments that have resulted in intended and unintended consequences.

Strand	Source
Government and the Economy	Athens-Meigs Educational Service Center(a)

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Government

Ohio local/state government (11.6)
The learner will be able to explain the functions of local and state governments in Ohio and how their powers are derived from the Ohio Constitution.

Strand	Source
Role of Government	OH Academic Content Standards, Social Studies 2002

domestic/foreign policy (12.2)
The learner will be able to explain how individuals and groups, both governmental and non-governmental, influence domestic and foreign policy and evaluate how these actions reflect characteristics of American democracy.

Strand	Source
Role of Government	Athens-Meigs Educational Service Center(a)

U.S. election process (12.4)
The learner will be able to identify and analyze issues related to the election process in the United States (election board policies, technology used in elections, media reporting of election results).

Strand	Source
Systems of Government	Athens-Meigs Educational Service Center(a)

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Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities

primary/general elections (11.3)
The learner will be able to explain how an individual participates in primary and general elections including: a) registering to vote; b) identifying the major duties, responsibilities and qualifications required for a particular position; c) becoming informed about candidates and issues.

Strand	Source
Participation	OH Academic Content Standards, Social Studies 2002

Freedom of information statute (12.5)
The learner will be able to explain how to file a request for public information using either the appropriate federal or Ohio freedom of information statute.

Strand	Source
Participation	Athens-Meigs Educational Service Center(a)

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Social Studies Skills and Methods

public policy (11.1)
The learner will be able to identify a current public policy issue and arguments relative to the issue.

Strand	Source
Obtaining Information	OH Academic Content Standards, Social Studies 2002

advocacy groups (11.3)
The learner will be able to identify advocacy groups and obtain public policy information they produce.

Strand	Source
Obtaining Information	OH Academic Content Standards, Social Studies 2002

data conclusions (11.6)
The learner will be able to critique the conclusions drawn from survey and research data by questioning: a) sample size; b) demographics; c) the sponsoring organization; d) logic of the conclusions reached.

Strand	Source
Thinking and Organizing	OH Academic Content Standards, Social Studies 2002

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People in Societies

institutions and culture (12.5)
The learner will be able to evaluate the role of institutions in guiding, transmitting, preserving and changing culture.

Strand	Source
Diffusion	Athens-Meigs Educational Service Center(a)

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