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What is the appropriate role of the government in the lives of the people? How do people share their beliefs, values, and opinions with others? How do media impact our beliefs and values and the information we acquire? How is public policy created and put into effect? How have environmental and population changes affected Americans? Describe the influence of perception, attitudes, values, and beliefs on personal identity and the interactions of peoples across time and space Use scientific findings and forms to technology to formulate possible solutions to real-life issues and problems, and predict outcomes. RH -8 – Distinguish among fact, opinion, and reasoned judgment in a text. RH-2- Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source; provide an accurate summary of the source distinct from prior knowledge or opinions. Students will identify and analyze developments in contemporary United States and evaluate the roles, rights, and responsibilities they have in modern America. Conservatism vs. Liberalism – what is the role of the government in the lives of the people? Individual Liberties: gun control, Roe v. Wade (1973), Planned Parenthood; race and gender issues War on Poverty War on Drugs War on Terror: Homeland Security, Patriot Act Healthcare Education Reform: NCLB Environmental Issues Age and Population shifts US role in Global Economy Students will write an analysis of an issue in modern America using current newspaper and magazine articles and propose possible solutions or outcomes for the issue.