Social Science Department Exit Outcomes

West Central CUSD #235

HS - Geography  Given a diagram that shows the elevation, latitude, and landforms of a region use this information to predict the region’s climate.  Given a map of locations on earth, correctly identify their latitude and longitude  By analyzing a landform map write a persuasive paragraph that describes where a human settlement would most likely succeed in the given area.  In two paragraphs, explain how the population of the earth has changed over time and list three potential problems due to overpopulation  In two paragraphs, discuss the effects of the Vietnam War on Vietnam and the United States  In a paragraph, evaluate the environmental impact of an introduced species to Australia  Correctly identify and label the countries of southeast Asia and the South Pacific  In two paragraphs, describe the success that Japan has had managing its ecosystem and the failure that Australia has had in managing its ecosystem.  In several paragraphs describe the 3 Gorges Dam, why it should and why it should be built with two pieces of support for each argument  In an essay of three paragraphs, compare Buddhist beliefs to your own beliefs.  In an essay of at least 4 paragraphs you must describe what it is like to live in an urban area of India.  In at least two paragraphs explain how Judaism, Christianity, and Islam interact in the Middle East.  Create a Venn diagram that compares/contrasts Judaism, Christianity, and Islam  In an essay of at least 5 paragraphs, explain the cause of the Palestinian/Israeli Conflict and what could be done to end it  Create a diagram that explains the Latin American system of race and then compare it to the US version.  In a paragraph explain how warm air, wind shear, and rotation can create tornadoes in the US.

HS - Modern Problems  After studying about poverty in the U.S. write a 2 page essay that discusses how wealth should be redistributed in the U.S. and what Americans should be entitled to  In two paragraphs compare/contrast the view of opposing groups concerning a single issue of current/future importance.  Given a chart of oil prices and world events correctly explain how an event can affect the price of oil  Given an argument and several charts related to the argument choose the chart that best supports that argument and briefly describe why it is best.  In two or more paragraphs describe three of the obstacles politicians face in passing legislation to regulate pollution.  In a persuasive essay describe what are three potential causes of global warming  List and describe the five steps necessary to preparing a formal argument and then presenting it to a class.  In a paragraph describe how interests such as the auto or oil industry or media have affected your perceptions of an issue we have studied.

HS - 20 th Century History  Write two paragraphs that criticize or defend the dropping of the atomic bomb on Hiroshima  In a paragraph describe how a piece of popular literature is a product of the Cold War  In two paragraphs explain what communism is and give an example of how the US responded to it in the past  Create a powerpoint that discusses one aspect of postwar America  Define feminism, using an historical and a modern example of gender inequality to support your definition  Compare/contrast the philosophies and goals of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X  Evaluate the success of the Vietnam War in relation to the factors that contributed to its start

HS - United States History  In a short essay, compare and contrast the regional/sectional differences of the antebellum United States  After reading and discussion of primary sources, support arguments for/against slavery and the Underground Railroad from the perspectives of:  -southern slaveholders  -non-slaveholding southerners  -northern whites  -slaves  -freed blacks  List the Confederate States of America 1861-1865  Explain the cause and effect of the American Civil War and Reconstruction  Using a comparison chart, discuss the 3 plans of Reconstruction  In a paragraph, define the term Gilded Age and explain how it relates to America during the 1870s-1890s  List and explain causes of WWI  In a short paragraph, explain the pros and cons of prohibition  Outline distribution and discrepancies of prosperity/wealth in the 1920s  List the main causes of the Great Depression  In a paragraph, compare the First New Deal and Second New Deal  In a Venn diagram, compare the Pacific/European Theaters during WWII  In a short essay, describe Truman’s critical decision to drop the atomic bomb and lists its effects.  In a chart, list reasons for how the Cold War started between the US/Soviet Union.  In two paragraphs, explain how the 1969 Vietnam draft lottery worked.

HS - World History – Year Long Course  In an outline explain how the rise of agriculture relates to the rise of civilization  Create a chart of 4 characteristics that explains the differences between the Sumerian and Egyptian civilizations  Create a set of 3 visiual aids that describes one of the features of civilization  In two paragraphs, compare/contrast your own concept of justice with Hammurabi’s Code.  Create a timeline explaining important dates/events/people associated with Ancient Greek history.  Compare/contrast the Greek city-states of Athens and Sparta  Explain several factors leading to the downfall of the Roman Empire.  In a short essay, describe the effects the Crusades had on Europe in the Middle Ages.  List and explain the five pillars of Islam.  In two paragraphs, compare/contrast the Italian Renaissance and the Northern European Renaissance  List major political philosophers of Enlightenment and compare their ideas  In a paragraph, explain consequences of Napoleon’s policies across Europe and the western world  In two paragraphs, explain why the Industrial Revolution began in Western Europe  On a map, locate three countries in Africa where European colonization led to resistance and explain which country took over  Compare the Russian Revolutions and goals of Lenin and Stalin  In a chart, list the changes in politics and economic trends of three countries since 1945  Give a PowerPoint presentation on a country of your choice

HS - American Government – Semester Course  In a short paragraph, compare/contrast a presidential government and a parliamentary government.  In a chart, list qualifications/terms of presidential and congressional offices  Memorize the 10 amendments in the Bill of Rights.  List one example of a “check and balance” that each branch of our government exerts on another  Create a chart of the voting qualifications  Create a chart of Illinois’ state symbols.  Compare and contrast the Illinois/US Representatives Chart  Create a chart of the 27 US Amendments.