Benchmark SS.912.C.2.8 Number Benchmark Analyze the impact of citizen participation as a means of achieving political and social change. Also SS.912.C.2.3, SS.912.W.1.3 Assesses Item Selected response or Short answer Benchmark Students will defend concepts of social change and political to affect social Clarifications change. Content Items will not require students to make judgments to rank methods of participation. Limits Stimulus Primary and secondary source documents related to social change/reform Attribute movements and their impacts on society. Federal and state laws that impact societal values in the country. Current events such as ban on food products, breastfeeding, marriage laws, etc. Content These items are given in addition to those found in the standards, benchmarks, and benchmark clarifications. Additional items may include, but are not limited to, the following: social class, equality, social structure. Sample Item What action could a neighborhood group take to improve public safety and security in their community without being required to have state or federal government approval? A. Require a background check for all people moving into the town. B. Have homes searched for evidence of illegal activities. “random” C. Develop a neighborhood watch program. D. Maintain a public web site with the names of individuals suspected of being criminals. Answer Key: C Reporting Roles, Rights, and Responsibilities of US Citizens Category Standard Benchmark SS.912.C.2.9 Number Benchmark Identify the expansion of civil rights and liberties by examining the principles contained in primary documents. Also SS.912.W.1.3 Assesses Item Types Selected response or Short answer Benchmark Students will infer the civil rights and liberties gained through writings and Clarifications documents addressing such issues. Content None Specified Limits
Benchmark Number SS.912.C.2.8 Benchmark Analyze the impact of citizen participation as a means of achieving political and social change. Also Assesses SS.912.C.2.3, SS.912.W.1.3 Item Selected response or Short answer Benchmark Clarifications Students will defend concepts of social change and political to affect social change. Content Limits Items will not require students to make judgments to rank methods of participation. Stimulus Attribute Primary and secondary source documents related to social change/reform movements and their impacts on society. Federal and state laws that impact societal values in the country. Current events such as ban on food products, breastfeeding, marriage laws, etc. Content These items are given in addition to those found in the standards, benchmarks, and benchmark clarifications. Additional items may include, but are not limited to, the following: social class, equality, social structure. Sample Item What action could a neighborhood group take to improve public safety and security in their community without being required to have state or federal government approval? A. Require a background check for all people moving into the town. B. Have “random” homes searched for evidence of illegal activities. C. Develop a neighborhood watch program. D. Maintain a public web site with the names of individuals suspected of being criminals. Answer Key: C Reporting Category Roles, Rights, and Responsibilities of US Citizens Standard Benchmark Number SS.912.C.2.9 Benchmark Identify the expansion of civil rights and liberties by examining the principles contained in primary documents. Also Assesses SS.912.W.1.3 Item Types Selected response or Short answer Benchmark Clarifications Students will infer the civil rights and liberties gained through writings and documents addressing such issues. Content Limits None Specified
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