Pennsylvania's Eleventh Grade Standards
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PA.5.1.12. Academic Standard: Civics and GovernmentPrinciples and Documents of Government: Pennsylvania's public schools shall teach, challenge and support every student to realize his or her maximum potential and to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to: - 
5.1.12.A. Standard Statement:Evaluate the major arguments advanced for the necessity of government. 
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5.1.12.B. Standard Statement:Analyze the sources, purposes and functions of law. 
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5.1.12.C. Standard Statement:Evaluate the importance of the principles and ideals of civic life. 
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5.1.12.D. Standard Statement:Analyze the principles and ideals that shape the government of Pennsylvania and apply them to the government. (The Charter of 1681, Charter of Privileges, PA Constitution, its revisions and Amendments) 
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5.1.12.E. Standard Statement:Evaluate the principles and ideals that shape the United States and compare them to documents of government. 
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5.1.12.F. Standard Statement:Analyze and assess the rights of the people as listed in the Pennsylvania Constitution and the Constitution of the United States. 
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5.1.12.G. Standard Statement:Analyze and interpret the role of the United States Flag in civil disobedience and in patriotic activities. 
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5.1.12.H. Standard Statement:Analyze the competing positions held by the framers of the basic documents of government of Pennsylvania and United States. 
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5.1.12.I. Standard Statement:Analyze historical examples of the importance of the rule of law explaining the sources, purposes and functions of law. 
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5.1.12.J. Standard Statement:Analyze how the law promotes the common good and protects individual rights. 
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5.1.12.K. Standard Statement:Analyze the roles of symbols and holidays in society. 
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5.1.12.L. Standard Statement:Analyze Pennsylvania and United States court decisions that have affected principles and ideals of government in civic life. (Civil rights, Commerce, Judicial review, Federal supremacy) 
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5.1.12.M. Standard Statement:Evaluate and analyze the importance of significant political speeches and writings in civic life (e.g., Diary of Anne Frank, Silent Spring). 
 
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PA.5.2.12. Academic Standard: Civics and GovernmentRights and Responsibilities of Citizenship: Pennsylvania's public schools shall teach, challenge and support every student to realize his or her maximum potential and to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to: - 
5.2.12.A. Standard Statement:Evaluate an individual's civic rights, responsibilities and duties in various governments. 
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5.2.12.B. Standard Statement:Evaluate citizens' participation in government and civic life. 
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5.2.12.C. Standard Statement:Interpret the causes of conflict in society and analyze techniques to resolve those conflicts. 
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5.2.12.D. Standard Statement:Evaluate political leadership and public service in a republican form of government. 
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5.2.12.E. Standard Statement:Analyze how participation in civic and political life leads to the attainment of individual and public goals. 
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5.2.12.F. Standard Statement:Evaluate how individual rights may conflict with or support the common good. 
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5.2.12.G. Standard Statement:Evaluate what makes a competent and responsible citizen. 
 
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PA.5.3.12. Academic Standard: Civics and GovernmentHow Government Works: Pennsylvania's public schools shall teach, challenge and support every student to realize his or her maximum potential and to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to: - 
5.3.12.A. Standard Statement:Analyze and evaluate the structure, organization and operation of the local, state, and national governments including domestic and national policy-making. 
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5.3.12.B. Standard Statement:Analyze the responsibilities and powers of the national government. 
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5.3.12.C. Standard Statement:Evaluate the process of how a bill becomes the law on federal, state, and local levels. 
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5.3.12.D. Standard Statement:Evaluate how independent government agencies create, amend and enforce regulations. 
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5.3.12.E. Standard Statement:Evaluate the roles of political parties in election campaigns. 
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5.3.12.F. Standard Statement:Evaluate the elements of the election process. 
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5.3.12.G. Standard Statement:Evaluate how the government protects or curtails individual rights and analyze the impact of supporting or opposing those rights. 
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5.3.12.H. Standard Statement:Evaluate the impact of interest groups on the political process. 
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5.3.12.I. Standard Statement:Evaluate how and why government raises money to pay for its operations and services. 
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5.3.12.J. Standard Statement:Evaluate the role of media in political life in the United States and explain the role of the media in setting the public agenda. 
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5.3.12.K. Standard Statement:Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of various systems of government. (Autocracy, Democracy, Oligarchy, Republic) 
 
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PA.5.4.12. Academic Standard: Civics and GovernmentHow International Relationships Function: Pennsylvania's public schools shall teach, challenge and support every student to realize his or her maximum potential and to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to: - 
5.4.12.A. Standard Statement:Analyze the impact of international economic, technological and cultural developments on the government of the United States. 
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5.4.12.B. Standard Statement:Analyze the United States' interaction with other nations and governmental groups in world events. 
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5.4.12.C. Standard Statement:Compare how past and present United States' policy interests have changed over time and analyze the impact on future international relationships. 
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5.4.12.D. Standard Statement:Explain how foreign policy is developed and implemented. 
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5.4.12.E. Standard Statement:Compare the purposes and functions of international organizations. (Governmental (e.g., NATO, World Court, OAS); Non-governmental (e.g., International Red Cross, Amnesty International, World Council of Churches)) 
 
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PA.6.1.12. Academic Standard: EconomicsEconomic Systems: Pennsylvania's public schools shall teach, challenge and support every student to realize his or her maximum potential and to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to: - 
6.1.12.A. Standard Statement:Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of traditional, command and market economies. 
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6.1.12.B. Standard Statement:Analyze the impact of traditional, command and market economies on the United States economy. 
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6.1.12.C. Standard Statement:Assess the strength of the regional, national and/or international economy and compare it to another time period based upon economic indicators. 
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6.1.12.D. Standard Statement:Describe historical examples of expansion, recession, and depression internationally. 
 
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PA.6.2.12. Academic Standard: EconomicsMarkets and the Functions of Governments: Pennsylvania's public schools shall teach, challenge and support every student to realize his or her maximum potential and to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to: - 
6.2.12.A. Standard Statement:Analyze the flow of products, resources and money in a mixed economy. 
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6.2.12.B. Standard Statement:Evaluate the operation of noncompetitive markets. 
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6.2.12.C. Standard Statement:Analyze policies designed to raise or lower interest rates and how the Federal Reserve Board influences interest rates. 
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6.2.12.D. Standard Statement:Evaluate changes in economic institutions over time (e.g., stock markets, non-government organizations). 
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6.2.12.E. Standard Statement:Predict how changes in supply and demand affect equilibrium price and quantity sold. 
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6.2.12.F. Standard Statement:Identify and analyze forces that can change price. (Government actions, Weather conditions, International events) 
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6.2.12.G. Standard Statement:Evaluate types of tax systems. (Progressive, Proportional, Regressive) 
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6.2.12.H. Standard Statement:Evaluate the economic roles of governments. (Macroeconomics (e.g., tariffs and quotas, exchange rates, trade balance); Microeconomics (e.g., price controls, monopolies, cartels)) 
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6.2.12.I. Standard Statement:Evaluate government decisions to provide public goods. 
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6.2.12.J. Standard Statement:Evaluate the social, political and economic changes in tax policy using cost/benefit analysis. 
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6.2.12.K. Standard Statement:Analyze the impact of media on decision-making of consumers, producers and policymakers. 
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6.2.12.L. Standard Statement:Analyze how policies and international events may change exchange rates. 
 
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PA.6.3.12. Academic Standard: EconomicsScarcity and Choice: Pennsylvania's public schools shall teach, challenge and support every student to realize his or her maximum potential and to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to: - 
6.3.12.A. Standard Statement:Analyze actions taken as a result of scarcity issues in the regional, national and international economies. 
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6.3.12.B. Standard Statement:Evaluate the economic reasoning behind a choice. 
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6.3.12.C. Standard Statement:Evaluate the allocation of resources used to produce goods and services. 
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6.3.12.D. Standard Statement:Evaluate regional, national or international economic decisions using marginal analysis. 
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6.3.12.E. Standard Statement:Analyze the opportunity cost of decisions by individuals, businesses, communities and nations. 
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6.3.12.F. Standard Statement:Evaluate in terms of marginal analysis how incentives influence decisions of consumers, producers and policy makers. 
 
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PA.6.4.12. Academic Standard: EconomicsEconomic Interdependence: Pennsylvania's public schools shall teach, challenge and support every student to realize his or her maximum potential and to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to: - 
6.4.12.A. Standard Statement:Analyze how specialization may increase the standard of living. 
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6.4.12.B. Standard Statement:Analyze the relationships between trade, competition and productivity. 
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6.4.12.C. Standard Statement:Evaluate how a nation might benefit by lowering or removing trade barriers. 
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6.4.12.D. Standard Statement:Explain how the location of resources, transportation and communication networks and technology have affected international economic patterns. 
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6.4.12.E. Standard Statement:Analyze how United States consumers and producers participate in the global production and consumption of goods or services. 
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6.4.12.F. Standard Statement:Evaluate how trade is influenced by comparative advantage and opportunity costs. 
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6.4.12.G. Standard Statement:Evaluate characteristics and distribution of international economic activities. (Primary - extractive industries (i.e., farming, fishing, forestry, mining); Secondary - materials processing industries (i.e., manufacturing); Tertiary - service industries (e.g., retailing, wholesaling, finance, real estate, travel and tourism, transportation)) 
 
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PA.6.5.12. Academic Standard: EconomicsWork and Earnings: Pennsylvania's public schools shall teach, challenge and support every student to realize his or her maximum potential and to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to: - 
6.5.12.A. Standard Statement:Analyze the factors influencing wages. (Demand for goods and services produced, Labor unions, Productivity, Education/skills) 
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6.5.12.B. Standard Statement:Evaluate how changes in education, incentives, technology and capital investment alter productivity. 
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6.5.12.C. Standard Statement:Analyze the costs and benefits of organizing a business as a sole proprietorship, partnership or corporation. 
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6.5.12.D. Standard Statement:Analyze the role of profits and losses in the allocation of resources in a market economy. 
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6.5.12.E. Standard Statement:Compare distribution of wealth across nations. 
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6.5.12.F. Standard Statement:Assess the impact of entrepreneurs on the economy. 
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6.5.12.G. Standard Statement:Analyze the risks and returns of various investments. (Stocks, Bonds, Mutual funds, Savings bonds, Retirement savings (e.g., Individual Retirement Account (IRA), Keogh, 401K), Savings accounts (e.g., passbook, certificate of deposit)) 
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6.5.12.H. Standard Statement:Evaluate benefits and costs of changes in interest rates for individuals and society. 
 
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PA.7.1.12. Academic Standard: GeographyBasic Geographic Literacy: Pennsylvania's public schools shall teach, challenge and support every student to realize his or her maximum potential and to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to: - 
7.1.12.A. Standard Statement:Analyze data and issues from a spatial perspective using the appropriate geographic tools. - 
7.1.12.A.1 Standard Descriptor:Spatial patterns of human features that change over time (e.g., intervening opportunity, distance decay, central place theory, locational preference). 
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7.1.12.A.2 Standard Descriptor:Physical patterns of physical features that change over time (e.g., climate change, erosion, ecological invasion and succession). 
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7.1.12.A.3 Standard Descriptor:Human and physical features of the world through mental maps 
 
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7.1.12.B. Standard Statement:Analyze the location of places and regions. - 
7.1.12.B.1 Standard Descriptor:Changing regional characteristics (e.g., short- and long-term climate shifts; population growth or decline; political instability). 
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7.1.12.B.2 Standard Descriptor:Criteria to define a region (e.g., the reshaping of south Florida resulting from changing migration patterns; the US-Mexico border changes as a function of NAFTA; metropolitan growth in the Philadelphia region). 
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7.1.12.B.3 Standard Descriptor:Cultural change (e.g., influence on people's perceptions of places and regions) 
 
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PA.7.2.12. Academic Standard: GeographyThe Physical Characteristics of Places and Regions: Pennsylvania's public schools shall teach, challenge and support every student to realize his or her maximum potential and to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to: - 
7.2.12.A. Standard Statement: Analyze the physical characteristics of places and regions including the interrelationships among the components of Earth's physical systemsBiomes and ecosystem regions; Watersheds and river basins; World patterns of biodiversity. 
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7.2.12.B. Standard Statement: Analyze the significance of physical processes in shaping the character of places and regionsCirculation of the oceans; Ecosystem processes; Atmospheric systems; Extreme natural events. 
 
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PA.7.3.12. Academic Standard: GeographyThe Human Characteristics of Places and Regions: Pennsylvania's public schools shall teach, challenge and support every student to realize his or her maximum potential and to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to: - 
7.3.12.A. Standard Statement: Analyze the significance of human activity in shaping places and regions by their population characteristics- 
7.3.12.A.1 Standard Descriptor:Spatial distribution, size, density and demographic characteristics of population at the international level. 
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7.3.12.A.2 Standard Descriptor:Demographic trends and their impacts on patterns of population distribution (e.g., carrying capacity, changes in fertility, changes in immigration policy, the mobility transition model). 
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7.3.12.A.3 Standard Descriptor:Impact of movement on human systems (e.g., refugees, guest workers, illegal aliens). 
 
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7.3.12.B. Standard Statement:Analyze the significance of human activity in shaping places and regions by their cultural characteristics. - 
7.3.12.B.1 Standard Descriptor:Cultural conflicts (e.g., over language (Canada), over political power (Spain), over economic opportunities (Mexico)). 
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7.3.12.B.2 Standard Descriptor:Forces for cultural convergence (e.g., the diffusion of foods, fashions, religions, language). 
 
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7.3.12.C. Standard Statement:Analyze the significance of human activity in shaping places and regions by their settlement characteristics. - 
7.3.12.C.1 Standard Descriptor:Description of current and past settlement patterns at the international scale (e.g., global cities). 
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7.3.12.C.2 Standard Descriptor:Use of models of the internal structure of cities (e.g., concentric zone, sector, multiple nuclei). 
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7.3.12.C.3 Standard Descriptor:Forces that have reshaped settlement patterns (e.g., commuter railroads, urban freeways, the development of megalopolis and edge cities). 
 
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7.3.12.D. Standard Statement:Analyze the significance of human activity in shaping places and regions by their economic characteristics. - 
7.3.12.D.1 Standard Descriptor:Changes in spatial distribution of economic activities at the global scale (e.g., patterns of agriculture, forestry, mining, retailing, manufacturing, services). 
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7.3.12.D.2 Standard Descriptor:Forces that are reshaping business (e.g., the information economy, business globalization, the development of off-shore activities). 
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7.3.12.D.3 Standard Descriptor:Effects of changes and movements in factors of production (e.g., resources, labor, capital). 
 
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7.3.12.E. Standard Statement:Analyze the significance of human activity in shaping places and regions by their political characteristics. - 
7.3.12.E.1 Standard Descriptor:Spatial pattern of political units in the global system. 
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7.3.12.E.2 Standard Descriptor:Role of new political alliances on the international level (e.g., multinational organizations, worker's unions, United Nations' organizations). 
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7.3.12.E.3 Standard Descriptor:Impact of political conflicts (e.g., secession, fragmentation, insurgencies, invasions). 
 
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PA.7.4.12. Academic Standard: GeographyThe Interactions Between People and Places: Pennsylvania's public schools shall teach, challenge and support every student to realize his or her maximum potential and to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to: - 
7.4.12.A. Standard Statement:Analyze the impacts of physical systems on people. - 
7.4.12.A.1 Standard Descriptor:How people depend on, adjust to and modify physical systems on international scales (e.g., resource development of oil, coal, timber). 
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7.4.12.A.2 Standard Descriptor:Ways in which people modify ways of life to accommodate different environmental contexts (e.g., building in permafrost areas; the role of air-conditioning in the United States South and Southwest; the development of enclosed spaces for movement in cold climates). 
 
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7.4.12.B. Standard Statement:Analyze the impacts of people on physical systems. - 
7.4.12.B.1 Standard Descriptor:How people develop international agreements to manage environmental issues (e.g., Rio de Janeiro Agreement, the Law of the Sea, the Antarctica Treaty). 
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7.4.12.B.2 Standard Descriptor:How local and regional processes can have global effects (e.g., wind and hydroelectric power transmitted across regions, water use and irrigation for crop production). 
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7.4.12.B.3 Standard Descriptor:Sustainability of resources (e.g., reforestation, conservation). 
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7.4.12.B.4 Standard Descriptor:World patterns of resource distribution and utilization (e.g., oil trade, regional electrical grids). 
 
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PA.8.1.12. Academic Standard: HistoryHistorical Analysis and Skills Development: Pennsylvania's public schools shall teach, challenge and support every student to realize his or her maximum potential and to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to analyze cultural, economic, geographic, political and social relations to: - 
8.1.12.A. Standard Statement: Evaluate chronological thinkingSequential order of historical narrative; Continuity and change; Context for events. 
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8.1.12.B. Standard Statement: Synthesize and evaluate historical sourcesLiteral meaning of historical passages; Data in historical and contemporary maps, graphs and tables; Different historical perspectives; Data presented in maps, graphs and tables; Visual data presented in historical evidence. 
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8.1.12.C. Standard Statement: Evaluate historical interpretation of eventsImpact of opinions on the perception of facts; Issues and problems in the past; Multiple points of view; Illustrations in historical stories and sources; Connections between causes and results; Author or source of historical narratives' points of view; Central issue. 
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8.1.12.D. Standard Statement: Synthesize historical researchHistorical event (time and place); Facts, folklore and fiction; Historical questions; Primary sources; Secondary sources; Conclusions (e.g., Senior Projects, research papers, debates); Credibility of evidence. 
 
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PA.8.2.12. Academic Standard: HistoryPennsylvania History: Pennsylvania's public schools shall teach, challenge and support every student to realize his or her maximum potential and to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to analyze cultural, economic, geographic, political and social relations to: - 
8.2.12.A. Standard Statement:Evaluate the political and cultural contributions of individuals and groups to Pennsylvania history from 1890 to Present. - 
8.2.12.A.1 Standard Descriptor:Political Leaders (e.g., Gifford Pinchot, Genevieve Blatt, K. Leroy Irvis). 
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8.2.12.A.2 Standard Descriptor:Military Leaders (e.g., Tasker H. Bliss, Henry 'Hap' Arnold, George C. Marshall). 
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8.2.12.A.3 Standard Descriptor:Cultural and Commercial Leaders (e.g., Milton Hershey, Marian Anderson, Fred Rogers). 
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8.2.12.A.4 Standard Descriptor:Innovators and Reformers (e.g., Frank Conrad, Rachel Carson, Joseph Rothrock). 
 
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8.2.12.B. Standard Statement:Identify and evaluate primary documents, material artifacts and historic sites important in Pennsylvania history from 1890 to Present. - 
8.2.12.B.1 Standard Descriptor:Documents, Writings and Oral Traditions (e.g., Constitution of 1968, Silent Spring by Rachel Carson, Pennsylvania historical markers). 
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8.2.12.B.2 Standard Descriptor:Artifacts, Architecture and Historic Places (e.g., 28th Division Shrine, Fallingwater, Levittown, Allegheny Ridge heritage corridor). 
 
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8.2.12.C. Standard Statement:Identify and evaluate how continuity and change have influenced Pennsylvania history from the 1890s to Present. - 
8.2.12.C.1 Standard Descriptor:Belief Systems and Religions (e.g., Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism). 
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8.2.12.C.2 Standard Descriptor:Commerce and Industry (e.g., work of defense industries, rise and decline of the steel industry, increase of service industries). 
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8.2.12.C.3 Standard Descriptor:Innovations (e.g., polio vaccine, air pollution examined, nuclear power plants). 
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8.2.12.C.4 Standard Descriptor:Politics (e.g., Great Depression special legislative session, creation of the state income tax). 
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8.2.12.C.5 Standard Descriptor:Settlement Patterns (e.g., growth and decline of cities, coal towns, Pittsburgh Renaissance). 
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8.2.12.C.6 Standard Descriptor:Social Organization (e.g., creation of the State Soil Conservation Commission, First Amendment challenges to education, social services). 
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8.2.12.C.7 Standard Descriptor:Transportation (e.g., Pennsylvania Turnpike, Interstate highways, international airports). 
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8.2.12.C.8 Standard Descriptor:Women's Movement (e.g., League of Women Voters, Commission on Women). 
 
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8.2.12.D. Standard Statement:Identify and evaluate conflict and cooperation among social groups and organizations in Pennsylvania history from 1890 to Present. - 
8.2.12.D.1 Standard Descriptor:Domestic Instability (e.g., The Great Depression, Three-Mile Island nuclear accident, floods of 1936, 1972 and 1977). 
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8.2.12.D.2 Standard Descriptor:Ethnic and Racial Relations (e.g., segregation, desegregation, racial profiling). 
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8.2.12.D.3 Standard Descriptor:Labor Relations (e.g., strikes, work stoppages, collective bargaining). 
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8.2.12.D.4 Standard Descriptor:Immigration (e.g., increased immigration from Europe, migration of African-Americans from the South, influx of Hispanic and Asian peoples). 
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8.2.12.D.5 Standard Descriptor:Military Conflicts (e.g., World War I, World War II, Persian Gulf War). 
 
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PA.8.3.12. Academic Standard: HistoryUnited States History: Pennsylvania's public schools shall teach, challenge and support every student to realize his or her maximum potential and to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to analyze cultural, economic, geographic, political and social relations to: - 
8.3.12.A. Standard Statement:Identify and evaluate the political and cultural contributions of individuals and groups to United States history from 1890 to Present. - 
8.3.12.A.1 Standard Descriptor:Political Leaders (e.g., Theodore Roosevelt, Woodrow Wilson, Franklin D. Roosevelt). 
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8.3.12.A.2 Standard Descriptor:Military Leaders (e.g., John Pershing, Douglas MacArthur, Dwight D. Eisenhower). 
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8.3.12.A.3 Standard Descriptor:Cultural and Commercial Leaders (e.g., Abby Aldrich Rockefeller, Langston Hughes, Alan Greenspan). 
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8.3.12.A.4 Standard Descriptor:Innovators and Reformers (e.g., Wilbur and Orville Wright, John L. Lewis, Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King). 
 
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8.3.12.B. Standard Statement:Identify and evaluate primary documents, material artifacts and historic sites important in United States history from 1890 to Present. - 
8.3.12.B.1 Standard Descriptor:Documents (e.g., Treaty of Versailles, North Atlantic Treaty, Neutrality Acts). 
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8.3.12.B.2 Standard Descriptor:20th Century Writings and Communication (e.g., Coolidge's 'The Business of America is Business,' King's 'I Have A Dream,' Armstrong's 'One Small Step for Man'). 
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8.3.12.B.3 Standard Descriptor:Historic Places (e.g., Ellis Island, Pearl Harbor, Los Alamos). 
 
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8.3.12.C. Standard Statement:Evaluate how continuity and change has influenced United States history from 1890 to Present. - 
8.3.12.C.1 Standard Descriptor:Belief Systems and Religions (e.g., 20th century movements, religions of recent immigrants). 
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8.3.12.C.2 Standard Descriptor:Commerce and Industry (e.g., corporations, conglomerates, multinational corporations). 
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8.3.12.C.3 Standard Descriptor:Innovations (e.g., the Tin Lizzie, radio, World Wide Web). 
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8.3.12.C.4 Standard Descriptor:Politics (e.g., New Deal legislation, Brown v. Topeka, isolationist/non-isolationist debate). 
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8.3.12.C.5 Standard Descriptor:Settlement Patterns (e.g., suburbs, large urban centers, decline of city population). 
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8.3.12.C.6 Standard Descriptor:Social Organization (e.g., compulsory school laws, court decisions expanding individual rights, technological impact). 
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8.3.12.C.7 Standard Descriptor:Transportation and Trade (e.g., expansion and decline of railroads, increased mobility, Internet). 
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8.3.12.C.8 Standard Descriptor:Women's Movement (e.g., right to vote, women in the war effort, Women's Peace Party). 
 
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8.3.12.D. Standard Statement:Identify and evaluate conflict and cooperation among social groups and organizations in United States history from 1890 to the Present. - 
8.3.12.D.1 Standard Descriptor:Domestic Instability (e.g., Great Depression, assassination of political and social leaders, terrorist threats). 
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8.3.12.D.2 Standard Descriptor:Ethnic and Racial Relations (e.g., internment camps for Japanese Americans, Montgomery Alabama Bus Boycott, land tensions with Native Americans). 
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8.3.12.D.3 Standard Descriptor:Labor Relations (e.g., rise and decline of industrial unions, free trade agreements, imports impact on domestic employment). 
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8.3.12.D.4 Standard Descriptor:Immigration and Migration (e.g., anti-immigrant attitudes, quota laws, westward and southward migration). 
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8.3.12.D.5 Standard Descriptor:Military Conflicts (e.g., World War I, World War II, War on Terrorism). 
 
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PA.8.4.12. Academic Standard: HistoryWorld History: Pennsylvania's public schools shall teach, challenge and support every student to realize his or her maximum potential and to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to analyze cultural, economic, geographic, political and social relations to: - 
8.4.12.A. Standard Statement:Evaluate the significance of individuals and groups who made major political and cultural contributions to world history since 1450. - 
8.4.12.A.1 Standard Descriptor:Political and Military Leaders (e.g., Askia Daud, Simon Bolivar, Napoleon Bonaparte, Mao Zedong). 
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8.4.12.A.2 Standard Descriptor:Cultural and Commercial Leaders (e.g., Chinua Achebe, Gabriel Garcia Marquiez, Akira Kurosa, Christopher Columbus). 
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8.4.12.A.3 Standard Descriptor:Innovators and Reformers (e.g., Nelson Mandela, Louis-Joseph Papineau, Mohandas Gandhi, Alexander Fleming). 
 
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8.4.12.B. Standard Statement:Evaluate historical documents, material artifacts and historic sites important to world history since 1450. - 
8.4.12.B.1 Standard Descriptor:Documents, Writings and Oral Traditions (e.g., Declaration of the International Conference on Sanctions Against South Africa; Monroe Doctrine, Communist Manifesto, Luther's Ninety-five Theses). 
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8.4.12.B.2 Standard Descriptor:Artifacts, Architecture and Historic Places (e.g., Robben Island, New York World Trade Center, Hiroshima Ground Zero Memorial, Nazi concentration camps). 
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8.4.12.B.3 Standard Descriptor:Historic districts (e.g., Timbuktu, Centre of Mexico City and Xochimilco, Taj Mahal and Gardens, Kremlin and Red Square). 
 
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8.4.12.C. Standard Statement: Evaluate how continuity and change throughout history has impacted belief systems and religions, commerce and industry, innovations, settlement patterns, social organization, transportation and roles of women since 1450Africa; Americas; Asia; Europe. 
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8.4.12.D. Standard Statement: Evaluate how conflict and cooperation among social groups and organizations impacted world history from 1450 to Present in Africa, Americas, Asia and EuropeDomestic Instability; Ethnic and Racial Relations; Labor Relations; Immigration and Migration; Military Conflicts. 
 
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