Common Core English Language Arts Standards - History/Social Studies - Grade 11-12
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RH.11-12.1
Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and secondary sources, connecting insights gained from specific details to an understanding of the text as a whole.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RH.11-12.2
Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source; provide an accurate summary that makes clear the relationships among the key details and ideas.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RH.11-12.3
Evaluate various explanations for actions or events and determine which explanation best accords with textual evidence, acknowledging where the text leaves matters uncertain.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RH.11-12.7
Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information presented in diverse formats and media (e.g., visually, quantitatively, as well as in words) in order to address a question or solve a problem.
C3 Framework Social Studies Inquiry
Dimension 1: Develop Questions and Plan Inquiries
US.Inq.1.a. Explain how compelling and supporting questions reflect an enduring issue in United States History.
US.Inq.1.b. Explain how supporting questions contribute to an inquiry and how new compelling and supporting questions emerge when engaging sources that represent varied perspectives.
Dimension 2: Apply Disciplinary Concepts and Tools
US.Inq.2.a. Apply disciplinary knowledge and practices to demonstrate an understanding of United States history content.
Dimension 3: Evaluate Sources and Use Evidence
US.Inq.3.a. Gather relevant information from multiple sources representing a wide range of views and mediums while using the origin, authority, structure, context, and corroborative value to guide the selection of credible sources.
US.Inq.3.b. Organize and prioritize evidence directly and substantively from multiple sources in order to develop or strengthen claims (e.g., detect inconsistencies).
Dimension 4: Communicate Conclusions and Take Informed Action
US.Inq.4.a. Construct arguments using precise and knowledgeable claims, with evidence from multiple sources, while acknowledging counterclaims and evidentiary weaknesses.
US.Inq.4.b. Construct explanations using sound reasoning, correct sequence, relevant examples, and pertinent details to contextualize evidence and arguments (e.g., chronology, causation, procedure).
US.Inq.4.f. Evaluate and implement strategies for individual and collective action to address national problems in classrooms, schools, and out-of-school civic contexts.
National Core Arts Standards: Media Arts
MA:Cr1.1.HSI.a - Use identified generative methods to formulate multiple ideas, develop artistic goals, and problem solve in media arts creation processes.
Cr2.1.PK.HSII.a - Apply a personal aesthetic in designing, testing, and refining original artistic ideas, prototypes, and production strategies for media arts productions, considering artistic intentions, constraints of resources, and presentation context.
MA:Cr3.1.HSI.a - Consolidate production processes to demonstrate deliberate choices in organizing and integrating content and stylistic conventions in media arts productions, demonstrating understanding of associated principles, such as emphasis and tone.
MA:Re9.1.HSI.a - Evaluate media art works and production processes at decisive stages, using identified criteria, and considering context and artistic goals.
