1. analyze information by sequencing, categorizing, identifying cause-and- effect relationships, comparing, contrasting, finding the main idea, summarizing, making generalizations and predictions, and drawing inferences and conclusions.[USG.20A]
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2. create a product on a contemporary government issue or topic using critical methods of inquiry.[USG.20B]
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3. analyze and defend a point of view on a current political issue. [USG
analyze and defend a point of view on a current political issue.[USG.20C]
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4. analyze and evaluate the validity of information, arguments, and counterarguments from primary and secondary sources for bias, propaganda, point of view, and frame of reference.[USG.20D]
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5. evaluate government data using charts, tables, graphs, and maps. [USG
evaluate government data using charts, tables, graphs, and maps.[USG.20E]
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6. use appropriate mathematical skills to interpret social studies information such as maps and graphs.[USG.20F]
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7. use social studies terminology correctly.[USG.21A]
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8. use standard grammar, spelling, sentence structure, and punctuation
use standard grammar, spelling, sentence structure, and punctuation.[USG.21B]
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9. transfer information from one medium to another, including written to visual and statistical to written or visual, using computer software as appropriate.[USG.21C]
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10. create written, oral, and visual presentations of social studies information.[USG.21D]
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11. use a problem-solving process to identify a problem, gather information, list and consider options, consider advantages and disadvantages, choose and implement a solution, and evaluate the effectiveness of the solution.[USG.22A]
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12. use a decision-making process to identify a situation that requires a decision, gather information, identify options, predict consequences, and take action to implement a decision.[USG.22B]
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