Contemporary Global Studies

  •  

    Construct Questions

    1. 1

      Identify how the different social studies disciplines would answer a compelling question. EE.SS.7.1

  •  

    Gathering and Evaluating Sources

    1. 3

      With guided practice, gather relevant information from multiple sources after determining their credibility.EE.SS.7.3

  •  

    Developing Claims and Using Evidence 

    1. 5

      With guided practice, identify evidence that strengthens a claim.EE.SS.7.5

    2. 6

      With guided practice, identify a limitation of a claim.EE.SS.7.6

  •  

    Communicating and Critiquing Conclusions

    1. 7

      Construct a response to a compelling question based on credible sources.EE.SS.7.7

    2. 8

      Present a response to a compelling question using a variety of media.EE.SS.7.8

    3. 10

      Compares the consequence(s) of their (group) actions when taking action to address problems. EE.SS.7.10

  •  

    Taking Informed Action

    1. 12

      Choose a democratic procedure to make decisions in the classroom or community.EE.SS.7.12

  •  

    Examine Factors that Led to Continuity and Change in Human and Group Behavior 

    1. 13

      Identify one factor such as social, political or economic that can influence behavior.EE.SS.7.13

  •  

    Recognize the Interaction Between Individuals and Various Groups

    1. 14

      Identify a cause of social inequality.EE.SS.7.14

  •  

    Assess the Global Economy

    1. 20

      Identify how trade policies impact the availability of goods and services.EE.SS.7.20

  •  

    Analyze Global Interconnections

    1. 22

      Describe how the location of natural resources and the production of goods influences world trade.EE.SS.7.22

    2. 23

      Identify how changes in global populations affect land use in particular areas.EE.SS.7.23

  •  

    Compare Perspectives

    1. 25

      Identify how perspectives on contemporary issues have changed over time.EE.SS.7.25

  •  

    Iowa History

    1. 27

      Determine a connection between Iowa and a contemporary world issue.EE.SS.7.27

  •  

    Create a Saving and Spending Plan

    1. 29

      Identify external factors that might influence a person's spending decisions.EE.SS.7.29

  •  

    Analyze Credit and Debt Levels

    1. 30

      Identify rights and responsibilities of consumers.EE.SS.7.30

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 7