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Social Studies — Grade 9

Goal 1

Historical Tools and Practices - The learner will identify, evaluate, and use the methods and tools valued by historians, compare the views of historians, and trace the themes of history.

Goal 2

Emerging Civilizations - The learner will analyze the development of early civilizations in Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas.

Goal 3

Monarchies and Empires - The learner will investigate significant events, people, and conditions in the growth of monarchical and imperial systems of government.

Goal 4

Revolution and Nationalism - The learner will assess the causes and effects of movements seeking change, and will evaluate the sources and consequences of nationalism.

Goal 5

Global Wars - The learner will analyze the causes and results of twentieth century conflicts among nations.

Goal 6

Patterns of Social Order - The learner will investigate social and economic organization in various societies throughout time in order to understand the shifts in power and status that have occurred.

Goal 7

Technology and Changing Global Connections - The learner will consider the short- and long-term consequences of the development of new technology.

Goal 8

Patterns of History - The learner will assess the influence of ideals, values, beliefs, and traditions on current global events and issues.