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K–12 Standards

Inquiry Standards: Grades 9-12

Other Iowa Social Studies sets

Develop Questions and Plan Inquiries

  • 1

    Develop or critique compelling questions to guide inquiry and promote disciplinary thinking.SS.9-12.1

  • 2

    Develop supporting questions that help break down a compelling question and guide inquiry.SS.9-12.2

Gather, Interpret and Evaluate Sources

  • 3

    Gather relevant information from multiple sources representing a wide range of views while using the origin, authority, structure, context, and corroborative value of the sources to guide the selection.SS.9-12.3

  • 4

    Evaluate the purpose and credibility of sources by examining how experts view the source.SS.9-12.4

Claims and Evidence

  • 5

    Refine claims and counterclaims that are supported with relevant, credible evidence gathered through research and investigation.SS.9-12.5

Communicate Conclusions

  • 6

    Construct responses to questions using logical reasoning, accurate sequence, and relevant examples and details.SS.9-12.6

  • 7

    Construct clear and coherent arguments that support a specific claim, using relevant evidence and reasoning from multiple credible sources to substantiate the claim.SS.9-12.7

Civic Engagement and Participation

  • 8

    Apply a range of deliberative and democratic strategies and procedures to make decisions and engage in their classrooms, schools, and communities.SS.9-12.8

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12
Where can I read the official document?
Iowa Academic Standards for Social Studies

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