Constructing Structured Social Science Explanations with Empirical Data

Critical Argumentation, Complex Causal Reasoning, and Informed Civic Action

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Write clear, logically sequenced social science explanations that integrate quantitative data and acknowledge methodological limitations.

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Critical Argumentation, Complex Causal Reasoning, and Informed Civic Action

9th Grade · Social Studies · US-OR-SS

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Construct data-driven social science arguments, analyze multi-variable causality, and evaluate strategic options for individual and collective civic action.

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HS.72Oregon Social Studies Standards · All ages

Construct explanations using sound reasoning, correct sequence (linear or nonlinear), examples, and details with significant and pertinent information and data, while acknowledging the strengths and weaknesses of the explanations given its purpose (such as validity, value and limitation, cause and effect, chronological, procedural, technical).