Dirigo+High+School+Curriculum

=Research and Methods (9th Grade)=

1. Applications of Social Studies Processes, Knowledge, and Skills A.1 Research and Developing Positions on Current Social Studies Issues B. Select and apply research methods that are appropriate for the purpose of the inquiry

2. Applications of Social Studies Processes, Knowledge, and Skills A.1 Research and Developing Positions on Current Social Studies Issues C. Make judgments about conflicting sources

3. Applications of Social Studies Processes, Knowledge, and Skills A.1 Research and Developing Positions on Current Social Studies Issues E. Utilize media relevant to audience and purpose that extend and support oral, written, and visual communications

4. Applications of Social Studies Processes, Knowledge, and Skills A.1 Research and Developing Positions on Current Social Studies Issues F. Integrate paraphrasing, quotations, and citations into a written text that maintains the flow ideas

5. Applications of Social Studies Processes, Knowledge, and Skills A.1 Research and Developing Positions on Current Social Studies Issues G. Develop a clear well-supported position

6. Applications of Social Studies, Processes, Knowledge, and Skills A.1 Research and Developing Positions on Current Social Studies Issues H. Present and defend a well-supported position to a variety of audiences using a prescribed format.

=World History (10th Grade)= 1. Applications of Social Studies Processes, Knowledge, and Skills A.1 Research and Developing Positions on Current Social Studies Issues C. Make judgments about conflicting sources, incorporating sources, incorporating those that are valid and refuting others.

2. Applications of Social Studies Processes, Knowledge, and Skills A.1 Research and Developing Positions on Current Social Studies Issues D. Synthesize information from varied sources that reflect multiple perspectives

3. Applications of Social Studies Processes, Knowledge, and Skills A.1 Research and Developing Positions on Current Social Studies Issues I. Select and use appropriate tools, methods, and sources, from government, history, geography, economics, or related fields, including ethical reasoning skills.

4. Applications of Social Studies Processes, Knowledge, and Skills A.1 Researching and Developing Positions on Current Social Studies Issues J. Access and present information ethically and legally

5. Applications of Social Studies Processes, Knowledge, and Skills A.2 Making Decisions Using Social Studies Knowledge and Skills A. Develop individual and collaborative decisions or plans by considering multiple points of views - weighing pros and cons, building on the ideas of others, and sharing information in an attempt to persuade the opinions of others.

6. Geography D.1 Geographic Knowledge, Concepts, Themes, and Patterns C. Analyze local, national, and global geographic data on physical, environmental, and cultural processes that shape and change places and regions.

7. Geography D.1 Geographic Knowledge, Concepts, Themes, and Patterns D. Evaluate the impact of change, including technological change, on the physical and cultural environment

8. Geography D.2 Individual, Cultural, International, and Global Connections in Geography A. Analyze geographic features that have impacted unity and diversity in the United States and other nations and describe their effects.

9. Geography D.2 Individual, Cultural, International, and Global Connections in Geography B. Analyze the dynamic relationship between geographic features and various cultures, including the cultures of Maine and other Native Americans, various historical immigrant groups in the United States, and other cultures in the world.

10. History E.1 Historical Knowledge, Concepts, Themes, and Patterns A. Explain that history includes the study of the past based on the examination of a variety of primary and secondary sources and can help one better understand and make informed decisions about the present and future.

11. History E.1 Historical Knowledge, Concepts, Themes, and Patterns B. Analyze and critique major historical eras, major enduring themes, turning points, events, consequences, and people in the history of the United States and world and the implications for the present and future.

12. History E.1 Historical Knowledge, Concepts, Themes, and Patterns D. Analyze and critique varying interpretations of historic people, issues, or events, and explain how evidence is used to support different interpretations.

13. History E.2 Individual, Cultural, International, and Global Connections in History A. Identify and critique issues characterized by unity and diversity in the history of the United States and other nations, and describe their effects.

14. History E.2 Individual, Cultural, International, and Global Connections in History B. Identify and analyze major turning points and events in the history of Native Americans, various historical and recent immigrant groups in the cultures in the world. = = = = =US History (11th Grade)=

1. Applications of Social Studies Processes, Knowledge, and Skills A.1 Researching and Developing Positions on Current Social Studies Issues I. Select and use appropriate tools, methods, and sources from government, history, geography, economics, or related fields including ethical reasoning skills.

2. Applications of Social Studies Processes, Knowledge, and Skills A.1 Researching and Developing Positions on Current Social Studies Issues J. Access and present information ethically and legally

3. Applications of Social Studies Processes, Knowledge, and Skills A.2 Making Decisions Using Social Studies Knowledge and Skills A. Develop individual and collaborative decisions or plans by considering multiple points of view - weighing pros and cons, building on the ideas of others, and sharing information in an attempt to persuade the opinions of others.

4. Applications of Social Studies Processes, Knowledge, and Skills A.2 Making Decisions Using Social Studies Knowledge and Skills B. Make a real or simulated decision related to the classroom, school, community, civic organization, Maine, United States, or international entity by applying appropriate and relevant social studies knowledge and skills, including research and ethical reasoning skills and other relevant information.

5. Civics and Government B.1 Knowledge, Concepts, Themes, and Patterns of Civic/Government B. Evaluate current issues by applying democratic ideals and constitutional principles of government in the United States, including checks and balances, federalism, and consent of the governed as put forth in founding documents.

6. Civics and Government B.1 Knowledge, Concepts, Themes, and Patterns of Civic/Government C. Explain how and why democratic institutions and interpretations of democratic ideals and constitutional principles change over time.

7. Geography D.2 Individual, Cultural, International, and Global Connections in Geography A. Analyze geographic features that have impacted unity and diversity in the United States and other nations and describe their effects

8. History E.1 Historical Knowledge, Concepts, Themes, and Patterns A. Explain that history includes the study of the past based on the examination of a variety of primary and secondary sources and can help one better understand and make informed decisions about the present and future.

9. History E.1 Historical Knowledge, Concept, Themes, and Patterns B. Analyze and critique major historical eras, major enduring themes, turning points, events, consequences, and people in the history of the United States and world and the implications for the present and future.

10. History E.1 Historical Knowledge, Concepts, Themes, and Patterns C. Trace and critique the roots and evolution of democratic ideals and constitutional principles in the history of the United States and the world using historical resources.

11. History E.1 Historical Knowledge, Concepts, Themes, and Patterns D. Analyze and critique varying interpretations of historic people, issues, or events, and explain how evidence is used to support different interpretations.

12. History E.2 Individual, Cultural, International, and Global Connections in History A. Identify and critique issues characterized by unity and diversity in the history of the United States and other nations, and describe their effects.

13. History E.2 Individual, Cultural, International, and Global Connections in History B. Identify and analyze major turning points and events in the history of Native Americans, various historical and recent immigrant groups in the United States, and other cultures in the world.