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Iowa Social Studies Standards

Iowa

Standards:81

Subjects:1

Stages:5th Grade → 9th Grade

Social Studies81

SS.7.1Develop and refine compelling or supporting questions about a disciplinary issue.SS.7.2Gather relevant information from credible sources, evaluating the origin, authority, structure, context, and corroborative value of each source.SS.7.3Identify and analyze evidence from multiple perspectives and credible sources to support claims in argumentative and informational tasks, while recognizing and addressing the limitations of the evidence used.SS.7.4Develop clear claims and counterclaims in argumentative writing or discussions, while analyzing and articulating the strengths and limitations of both perspectives in a fair and balanced manner.SS.7.5Construct responses to compelling questions supported by reasoning and evidence while acknowledging the strengths and weaknesses of the explanations.SS.7.6Construct clear and coherent arguments that support a specific claim, using relevant evidence and reasoning from multiple credible sources to substantiate the claim.SS.7.7Analyze how a specific problem can manifest itself at the local, regional, and global level over time, identifying its characteristics and causes, and the challenges and opportunities faced by those trying to address the problem.SS.7.8Contextualize the formation of international organizations and their impact.SS.7.9Analyze the effectiveness of international treaties and laws.SS.7.10Compare and contrast major world religions including their origins, practices, and traditions.SS.7.11Analyze benefits and challenges of economic globalization in Iowa and worldwide.SS.7.12Interpret and use various geographical resources to determine the physical characteristics of North America.SS.7.13Examine the factors that influenced European settlement in North America.SS.7.14Identify and describe characteristics of Native American tribes of North America.SS.7.15Explain the evolving impact of migration and immigration on North America.