SS.CV.2.6-8.MC: Analyze the power and limits of governments, public officials, and bureaucracies at different levels in the United States and other countries.

Middle School (Grade 6–8) Complexity Levels. The middle school standards are banded by levels of complexity rather than grade levels. Because most social ...

SS.6-8.IS.1 Create essential questions that consider multiple perspectives to guide inquiry about a topic. ; Compare ancient river civilizations: geography and ...

The revised Illinois Learning Standards for Social Science were officially adopted for implementation during the 2022-2023 school year.

16.A - Apply the skills of historical analysis and interpretation. · 16.B - Understand the development of significant political events. · 16.C - Understand the ...

Overall, our core curriculum in District 109 utilizes and promotes the social studies framework and standards established at both the national and state levels.

The theme of 6th grade Social Studies is to explore how humans interact with different sources of power. Students will investigate topics that include ...

Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source; provide an accurate summary of the source distinct from prior knowledge or ...

SS.CV.2.6-8.MdC. Explain the origins, functions, and structure of government with reference to the U.S. Constitution, Illinois Constitution, and other systems ...

ISBE has identified six competencies aligned with the revised Illinois Social Science Standards in 2022. This document provides resources and strategies that ...