Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Participation in a Democracy: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Other Hawaii Social Studies sets

Anchor and Inquiry Standards

  • 1.

    Developing Questions and Planning Inquiries9-12.1

    1. 1.

      Create compelling questions representing key ideas of the disciplinesSS.9-12.1.1

    2. 2.

      Critique compelling questions that reflect an enduring issue in the fieldSS.9-12.1.2

    3. 3.

      Create supporting questions that address key ideas identified in compelling questionsSS.9-12.1.3

    4. 4.

      Explain how new compelling and supporting questions emergeSS.9-12.1.4

  • 2.

    Gathering and Evaluating Sources9-12.2

    1. 1.

      Evaluate the credibility of a source by examining its origin, author, context, content, and corroborative valueSS.9-12.2.1

    2. 2.

      Gather relevant information from credible sources representing a wide range of views, and note any inconsistencies in the informationSS.9-12.2.2

  • 3.

    Creating Claims9-12.3

    1. 1.

      Develop claims and counterclaims using evidence that draws directly and substantively from multiple sources while pointing out the strengths and limitations of bothSS.9-12.3.1

    2. 2.

      Analyze evidence to detect inconsistencies within the evidence in order to revise or strengthen claimsSS.9-12.3.2

  • 4.

    Communicating Conclusions9-12.4

    1. 1.

      Construct arguments and explanations using sound reasoning, appropriate structure, and examples and details while acknowledging counterclaims and evidentiary weaknessesSS.9-12.4.1

    2. 2.

      Present arguments and explanations that reach a range of audiences using print and oral technologies (e.g., posters, essays, letters, debates, speeches, reports, maps) and digital technologies (e.g., Internet, social media, digital documentary)SS.9-12.4.2

  • 5.

    Taking Informed Action9-12.5

    1. 1.

      Identify local, regional and/or global problems or issues by using interdisciplinary lensesSS.9-12.5.1

    2. 2.

      Analyze the origins of a problem or issue and explain the challenges and opportunities faced by those trying to address itSS.9-12.5.2

    3. 3.

      Apply a range of deliberative strategies and procedures to make decisions and propose feasible solutions to address local, regional, and/or global concernsSS.9-12.5.3

    4. 4.

      Create an action plan to address a solution to the problem or issue and demonstrate substantive evidence of implementationSS.9-12.5.4

Content Standards

  • 1.

    Evaluate the extent to which classical philosophy, natural rights philosophy, and English common law informed the thinking of the American FoundersSS.PID.1.17.1

  • 2.

    Analyze the problems and compromises that shaped the United States ConstitutionSS.PID.1.19.2

  • 3.

    Explain the perspective of both Hamilton and Jefferson on the optimal strength of the federal government and its role in the national economySS.PID.1.11.3

  • 1.

    Explain how the American Constitution embodies the principles of the rule of law, popular sovereignty, separation of powers, checks and balances, and limited governmentSS.PID.2.6.1

  • 2.

    Analyze the role of the three branches of government in the lawmaking processSS.PID.2.8.2

  • 1.

    Explain the significance and impact of landmark Supreme Court cases in American historySS.PID.3.17.1

  • 2.

    Assess the importance of exercising the rights and responsibilities of citizenship in a democracySS.PID.3.7.2

  • 1.

    Draw conclusions about the role of policy makers, interest groups, and the media in shaping public policySS.PID.4.7.1

  • 2.

    Analyze how the government affects the economic well-being of its citizensSS.PID.4.10.2

  • 3.

    Evaluate the degree to which the United States affects and is affected by geopolitics and international economicsSS.PID.4.16.3

  • 1.

    Plan and demonstrate some ways in which an active citizen can effect change in the community, state, nation, or worldSS.PID.5.7.1

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12
When were these standards adopted?
2018

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