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Social Studies

Ethnic Studies, Quarter 2

                                                                                                            
Overview
Students study the economic status of various ethnic and racial groups, how they are affected by society and how they affect society through participation and assuming various roles.  The status of women is investigated, including how gender roles have changed over time. In addition, the role of the media in documenting historical and current perceptions of ethnic/minority groups and in influencing perceptions of ethnic/minority groups is explored, as well as opposing views on current issues related to ethnic studies.

 

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Standards

Enduring Understandings - important ideas that students should carry with them years beyond the instruction received this year.

  • Trade, global interdependence and specialization contribute to economic growth.

  • Civic participation involves roles, rights, and responsibilities.

  • Citizen participation influences the making of public policy.

  • Economic, scientific and technological developments impact human interactions.

  • The media documents, influences and expresses views and perceptions of ethnic/minority groups.

Essential Questions - most important “big picture” questions students should be able to answer after completing learning activities.

  • What factors influence the socioeconomic status of individuals and the group?

  • What factors influence the status of women as individuals and as members of a group/subgroup?

  • How have women’s gender roles changed over time?

  • To what extent is the culture unique?  Blended?

  • How successful have groups and been in their efforts to gain and use political power to achieve change?

  • How does the media document historical and current perceptions of ethnic/minority groups?

  • How does the media influence perceptions of ethnic/minority groups?

  • What are the opposing views on current issues related to ethnic studies?

Standards and Benchmarks

  • History 3: Students understand that societies are diverse and change over time.
    Benchmark  B: Students understand the history of social organization in various societies.

  • History 6: Students know that religious and philosophical ideas have been powerful forces throughout history.
    Benchmark  C: Students know how various forms of expression reflect religious beliefs and philosophical ideas.

  • Civics  4:  Students understand how citizens exercise the roles, rights, and responsibilities of participation in civic life at all levels.                                                                            Benchmark 4B Students know how citizens can fulfill their responsibilities for preserving the constitutional republic.                                                                                               Benchmark 4C:  Students know how citizens can exercise their rights.                         Benchmark 4D: Students know how citizens can participate in civic life.

  • Economics 3:  Students understand the results of trade, exchange, and interdependence among individuals, households, businesses, governments, and societies.                                 Benchmark A:  Students understand that the exchange of goods and services creates economic interdependence and change.

 

 

Sample Units

District 11 Diamond Units/Lessons Overview - includes information about the purpose, goals and structure of these sample instructional units:

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