Connecticut State Dept. of Education

Connecticut State Standards for

Social Studies, Grades 7-8

 

Selected content standards represented in Inspiration 8 lesson plan:

 

1.7-8.4 Examine data to determine the adequacy and sufficiency of evidence, point of view, historical context, bias, distortion and propaganda, and to distinguish fact from opinion.

 

1.7-8.5 Analyze data in order to see persons and events in their historical context, understand casual factors and appreciate change over time.

 

2.7-8.1 Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of major events and trends of United States history (e.g., the American Revolution, the Civil War, industrialization, the Great Depression, the Cold War).

 

2.7-8.4 Locate the events, peoples and places they have studied in time and place (e.g., on a timeline and map) relative to their own location

 

4.7-8.3 Describe relationships between historical subject matter and other subjects they study, current issues and personal concerns.

 

5.7-8.7. Describe how the public agenda is shaped by political leaders and parties, interest groups, the media, public opinion, state and federal courts, and individual citizens.

 

6.7-8.1 Explain the meaning of political rights (e.g., right to vote, right to assemble) as distinguished from personal rights (e.g., freedom of speech, freedom of movement).

 

Selected from Connecticut History/Social Studies Trace Map

 

 

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