Ohio Content Standard for Social Studies (Grade12) printable pdf
History Standard
Benchmarks
- Grades 11-12: B. Use historical interpretations to explain current issues.
Grade Level Indicators
- Grade 12: Analyze primary source material to see if a historical interpretation is supported.
Government Standard
Benchmarks
- Grades 11-12: B. Explain how the U.S. Constitution has evolved including its philosophical foundations, amendments and court interpretations. C. Analyze how citizens participate in
the election process in the United States.
Grade Level Indicators
- Grade 12: 2. Explain how individuals and groups, both governmental and non-governmental, influence domestic and foreign policy and evaluate how these actions reflect characteristics
of American democracy.
Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities
Benchmarks
- Grades 11-12: A. Evaluate various means for citizens to take action on a particular issue.
B. Explain how the exercise of a citizen’s rights and responsibilities helps to strengthen a democracy.
Grade Level Indicators
- Grade 12: 8. Analyze how democracy, the free flow of information, global economic interdependence or human rights movements can cause change within a country.
Social Studies Skills and Methods
Benchmarks
- Grades 11-12: B. Critique data and information to determine the adequacy of support for conclusions.
Grade Level Indicators
- Grade 12: 1. Obtain and evaluate information from public records and other resources related
to a public policy issue.
