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Recognize the value of diversity in a multi-cultural society
Assessment Strategies
in an oral, written, or graphic assessment
Criteria
you differentiate among groups
you analyze inequalities within groups in a historical perspective
you recognize the effects of inequalities in a stratified society
you recognize the contributions of diverse groups
you analyze strategies to promote equality and fairness
you select information about groups from appropriate sources
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Analyze the foundation and structure of American Society
Assessment Strategies
in an oral, written, or graphic assessment
Criteria
analysis includes a description of the origins of American society
analysis includes a description of the transition from autocratic rule to pluralism in American society
analysis includes an identification of the current structure of American society
analysis includes an identification of the constitutional and other limitations on the development of elites in American society
analysis includes a recognition of the existence of dominant and subordinate groups in American society
you select information from appropriate sources
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Advocate a position on current public policy issues
Assessment Strategies
in an oral, written, or graphic assessment
Criteria
you outline a personal position on the issue
you defend the rationale for each position
you present relevant evidence to support all necessary aspects of the position
you project outcomes of each position that follow logically from the evidence presented
you describe the limitations of opposing positions
you present positions in a concise and coherent manner
you conform to the democratic process
you integrate information from appropriate sources
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Analyze the methods through which American society resolves disputes
Assessment Strategies
in an oral, written, or graphic assessment
Criteria
analysis includes a recognition of American society's role in conflict resolution
analysis includes a description of the conflict resolution process of the civil and criminal court systems
analysis includes a description of alternative methods of dispute resolution (arbitration and mediation)
analysis includes an identification of the method of dispute resolution most appropriate for particular conflicts
you select information from appropriate sources
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Analyze the structures and processes of the family
Assessment Strategies
in an oral, written, or graphic assessment
Criteria
analysis includes a description of functions of the family as an institution
analysis includes a description of characteristics of the family as an institution
analysis includes an identification of relationships between the family and other institutions
analysis is within an international context
analysis includes a recognition of society's need for the family as an institution
you select information from appropriate sources
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Interpret current trends impacting the family
Assessment Strategies
in an oral, written, or graphic assessment
Criteria
interpretation includes a recognition of characteristics of a trend
interpretation includes an identification of trends affecting the family as an institution
interpretation includes generalizations that encompass the most essential aspects of trends
interpretation includes an identification of relationships among trends
interpretation includes conclusions that follow logically from the explanations given
interpretation includes an explanation of generalizations accurately
interpretation is in historical perspective
you integrate information from appropriate sources
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Analyze the structures and processes of education and religion
Assessment Strategies
in an oral, written, or graphic assessment
Criteria
analysis includes a description of functions of education and religion as institutions
analysis includes a description of characteristics of education and religion as institutions
analysis includes an identification of relationships between education and religion and other institutions
analysis is within an international context
analysis includes a recognition of society's need for education and religion as institutions
you select information from appropriate sources
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Interpret current trends impacting education and religion
Assessment Strategies
in an oral, written, or graphic assessment
Criteria
interpretation includes a recognition of characteristics of a trend
interpretation includes an identification of trends affecting education and religion as institutions
interpretation includes generalizations that encompass the most essential aspects of trends
interpretation includes explanation generalizations accurately
interpretation includes conclusions that follow logically from the explanations given
interpretation is in historical perspective
you integrate information from appropriate sources
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Analyze the structures and processes of work and government
Assessment Strategies
in an oral, written, or graphic assessment
Criteria
analysis includes a description of functions of work and government as institutions
analysis includes a description of characteristics of work and government as institutions
analysis includes an identification of relationships between work, government, and other institutions
analysis is within an international context
you recognize society's need for work and government as institutions
you select information from appropriate sources
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Interpret current trends impacting work and government
Assessment Strategies
in an oral, written, or graphic assessment
Criteria
interpretation includes a recognition of characteristics of a trend
interpretation includes an identification of trends affecting work and government as institutions
interpretation includes generalizations that encompass the most essential aspects of trends
interpretation includes an explanation of generalizations accurately
interpretation includes conclusions that follow logically from the explanations given
interpretation is in historical perspective
you integrate information from appropriate sources
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Analyze the structures and processes of the media and interest groups
Assessment Strategies
in an oral, written, or graphic assessment
Criteria
analysis includes a description of functions of the media as an institution
analysis includes a description of characteristics of the media as an institution
analysis includes an identification of relationships between the media and other institutions
analysis is within an international context
you recognize society's need for the media as an institution
you select information from appropriate sources
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Interpret current trends impacting the media and interest groups
Assessment Strategies
in an oral, written, or graphic assessment
Criteria
interpretation includes a recognition of characteristics of a trend
interpretation includes an identification of trends affecting the media as an institution
interpretation includes a presentation of generalizations that encompass the most essential aspects of trends
interpretation includes an explanation of generalizations accurately
interpretation includes conclusions that follow logically from the explanations given
interpretation is in historical perspective
you integrate information from appropriate sources