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Illinois Social Studies Standards

Contained here is a listing of the 2004 Illinois Social Studies Standards:

STATE GOAL 14 - Political Science:  Understand political systems, with an emphasis on the United States. 

A.   Understand and explain basic principles of the United States government. 

B.  Understand the structures and functions of the political systems of Illinois, the United States and other nations. 

C.   Understand election processes and responsibilities of citizens.

D.  Understand the roles and influences of individuals and interest groups in the political systems of Illinois, the United States and other nations. 

E.  Understand United States foreign policy as it relates to other nations and international issues. 

F.   Understand the development of United States political ideas and traditions.
 

STATE GOAL 15 - Economics:  Understand economic systems, with an emphasis on the United States. 

A. Understand how different eco­nomic systems operate in the exchange, production, distribution and consumption of goods and services. 

B.  Understand that scarcity necessitates choices by consumers. 

C.  Understand that scarcity necessitates choices by producers. 

D.  Understand trade as an exchange of goods or services. 

E.  Understand the impact of government policies and decisions on production and consumption in the economy.

STATE GOAL 16 - History:  Understand events, trends, individuals and movements shaping the history of Illinois, the United States and other nations.

A.  Apply the skills of historical analysis and interpretation.

 

B.  Understand the development of significant political events.

  

C.  Understand the development of economic systems.

 

D.  Understand Illinois, United States and world social history.

 

E.  Understand Illinois, United States and world environmental history. 

 

STATE GOAL 17 - Geography:  Understand world geography and the effects of geography on society, with an emphasis on the United States.

A.  Locate, describe and explain places, regions and features on the Earth. 

B.  Analyze and explain characteristics and interactions of the Earth’s physical systems. 

C.  Understand relationships between geographic factors and society. 

D.   Understand the historical significance of geography. 
 

STATE GOAL 18 - Social Systems:  Understand social systems, with an emphasis on the United States.

A.  Compare characteristics of culture as reflected in language, literature, the arts, traditions and institutions. 

B.  Understand the roles and interactions of individuals and groups in society.

C.  Understand how social systems form and develop over time.