8th Grade SST Targeted Benchmarks Standard 2: History
SST-08.2.01 Analyze the transformation of the nation (e.g., Imperialism, industrialization, immigration, political/social reformers, urbanization, mechanization of agriculture, changing business environment).
Major Topics
Reconstruction (1865-1877)
Colonization (1763-1783)
Revolution (1776-1783)
Jefferson to Jackson (1800-1837)
First Industrial Revolution (1800-1860)
Student Learning Targets:
Knowledge Targets
I can identify and explain how changes (economic, social, political) that took place in the country during the respective time period affected the course of history.
I can recall changes (economic, social, political) that took place in the country during the respective time period.
I can recognize or recall specific terminology in the respective time period.
Reasoning Targets
I can summarize reasons for changes (economic, social, political) during the respective time period.
Skills (Performance) Targets
I can demonstrate extended knowledge and understanding by independently and consistently connecting this standard to real world situations.
Proficiency Scale
Score
Description
Sample Activity
4.0
In addition to Score 3.0, in-depth inferences and applications that go beyond what was taught.
The student:
demonstrates extended knowledge and understanding by independently and consistently connecting this standard to real world situations.
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3.5
In addition to Score 3.0 performance, the student demonstrates in-depth inferences and applications regarding the more complex content with partial success.
3.0
The student can:
identify and explain how changes (economic, social, political) that took place in the country during the respective time period affected the course of history.
summarize reasons for changes (economic, social, political) during the respective time period.
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2.5
No major errors or omissions regarding 2.0 content and partial knowledge of the 3.0 content.
identify and explain changes in two of three areas (economic, social, political)
2.0
There are no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes as the student:
recalls changes (economic, social, political) that took place in the country during the respective time period.
recognizes or recalls specific terminology in the respective time period.
However, the student exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and processes.
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1.5
The student demonstrates partial knowledge of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) but exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and procedures (Score 3.0 content).
1.0
With help, the student demonstrates a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) and some of the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
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0.5
With help, the student demonstrates a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) but not the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
0.0
Even with help, the student demonstrates no understanding or skill.
