Illinois Learning Standards
IL.SS.6-8. Disciplinary Concepts
SS.CV. Civics
Processes, Rules, and Laws
Moderately Complex (MdC)
SS.CV.5.6-8.MdC. Analyze the purposes, implementation, and consequences of public policies in historic and contemporary settings.
SS.G. Geography
Human-Environment Interaction
Less Complex (LC)
SS.G.2.6-8.LC. Explain how humans and their environment affect one another.
Human Population
More Complex (MC)
SS.G.3.6-8.MC. Evaluate the influences of long-term human-induced environmental change on spatial patterns of conflict and cooperation.
SS.H. History
Change, Continuity, and Context
More Complex (MC)
SS.H.1.6-8.MC. Use questions generated about individuals and groups to analyze why they, and the developments they shaped, are seen as historically significant.