| |
|
Era 10: Contemporary United States (1968 to
the present)
STANDARD 1
Recent developments in foreign policy and domestic politics.
Standard 1A
The student understands domestic politics from Nixon to Carter.
| Grade Level |
Therefore, the student is able to |
| 5-12 |
Evaluate the effectiveness of the Nixon, Ford, and Carter
administrations in addressing social and environmental issues.
[Assess the importance of the individual in history] |
Standard 1C
The student understands how postwar science augmented the nation’s
economic strength, transformed daily life, and influenced the world
economy.
| Grade Level |
Therefore, the student is able to |
| 9-12 |
Explore how the new relationship between science and government
after World War II created a new system of scientific research
and development. [Explain historical continuity and change] |
| 5-12 |
Identify various pioneers in modern scientific research and
explain how their work has changed contemporary society. [Assess
the importance of the individual in history] |
| 7-12 |
Describe agricultural innovation and consolidation in the
postwar period and assess their impact on the world economy.
[Analyze cause-and-effect relationships] |
|
 |
|
|
| |
|
STANDARD 2
Economic, social, and cultural developments in contemporary United
States.
Standard 2A
The student understands economic patterns since 1968.
| Grade Level |
Therefore, the student is able to |
| 5-12 |
Evaluate how scientific advances and technological changes
such as robotics and the computer revolution affect the economy
and the nature of work. [Explain historical continuity and change] |
| 7-12 |
Assess the effects of international trade, transnational
business organization, and overseas competition on the economy.
[Utilize quantitative data] |
|
|
|
|
Back to Top
ERA: