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K–12 Standards

Grades 9-12 World History

Other Nebraska Social Studies sets

Analyze and evaluate patterns of continuity and change over time in world history.HS.4.1 (WLD) 

  • a.

    Evaluate the cause and effect of historical events in the world.SS HS.4.1.a (WLD) 

  • b.

    Select, record, and interpret key global events in chronological order.SS HS.4.1.b (WLD) 

  • c.

    Examine the impact of people, events, and ideas, including various cultures and ethnic groups, on the world.SS HS.4.1.c (WLD)  

Analyze the complexity of the interaction of multiple perspectives to investigate causes and effects of significant events in the development of history.SS HS.4.2 (WLD) 

  • a.

    Identify and evaluate how considering multiple perspectives facilitates an understanding of history.SS HS.4.2.a (WLD)  

  • b.

    Evaluate the relevancy, accuracy, and completeness of primary and secondary sources to better understand multiple perspectives of the same event. SS HS.4.2.b (WLD) 

Examine historical events from the perspectives of diverse groups.SS HS.4.3 (WLD) 

  • a.

    Identify how differing experiences can lead to the development of perspectives.SS HS.4.3.a (WLD)  

  • b.

    Interpret how and why diverse groups and/or individuals might understand historical events similarly or differently.SS HS.4.3.b (WLD)

Evaluate sources for perspective, limitations, accuracy, and historical context.SS HS.4.4 (WLD) 

  • a.

    Compare, contrast, and critique the central arguments in primary and secondary sources of history from multiple media.SS HS.4.4.a (WLD) 

  • b.

    Evaluate strengths and limitations of a variety of primary and secondary historical sources.SS HS.4.4.b (WLD) 

  • c.

    Determine the relationship between multiple causes and effects of events and developments in the past.SS HS.4.4.c (WLD)

  • d.

    Synthesize the relationships among historical events in the world and relevant contemporary issues.SS HS.4.4.d (WLD) 

Apply the inquiry process to construct and answer historical questions.SS HS.4.5 (WLD) 

  • a.

    Construct meaningful questions that initiate an inquiry.SS HS.4.5.a (WLD) 

  • b.

    Locate, evaluate, and cite appropriate sources for research about selected topics in world history, including primary and secondary sources.SS HS.4.5.b (WLD)

  • c.

    Select, organize, and corroborate relevant historical information about selected topics in world history.SS HS.4.5.c (WLD)  

  • d.

    Synthesize historical information to create new understandings.SS HS.4.5.d (WLD) 

  • e.

    Communicate inquiry results within a historical context.SS HS.4.5.e (WLD) 

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12
Where can I read the official document?
Nebraska Social Studies Standards

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