Ethnic Studies

SSES: Ethnic Studies

SSES.A: Map and Globe Skills

SSES.B: Information Processing Skills

SSES.C: Understanding Racial and Ethnic Identity

SSES.D: History and Ethnicity

SSES.E.17: analyze the major environmental, historical and political developments that have influenced and affected specific ethnic communities

SSES.F: Cultural Influence and Contemporary Culture

SSES.A.1: use a map to explain the impact of geography on historical and current events

SSES.A.2: draw conclusions and make generalizations based on information from maps

SSES.A.3: compare maps of the same place at different points in time and from different perspectives to determine changes, identify trends, and generalize about human activities

SSES.A.4: compare maps with data sets (e.g., charts, tables, graphs) and/or readings to draw conclusions and make generalizations

SSES.B.5: identify and write about issues and/or problems and alternative solutions

SSES.B.6: identify main idea, detail, sequence of events, and cause and effect in a social studies context

SSES.B.7: identify and use primary and secondary sources

SSES.B.8: write arguments, informative text, and explanatory text that draw conclusions and make generalizations

SSES.B.9: analyze graphs and diagrams

SSES.B.10: formulate appropriate research questions

SSES.B.11: write arguments, informative text, and explanatory text that determine the adequacy and/or relevancy of information

SSES.B.12: check for consistency of information

SSES.C.13: examine and apply methods to discuss and study race, racism, and ethnicity

SSES.C.14: analyze the dynamics of how race and ethnicity play a role in the construction of personal identity

SSES.D.15: analyze the factors that influenced each ethnic group's origins historically in different regions globally over time

SSES.D.16: compare and contrast the impact of the factors influencing the arrival, relocation and/or coexistence of ethnic groups from one region within the United States to another

SSEC.C.17: explain why limited productive resources and unlimited wants result in scarcity, opportunity costs, and tradeoffs for individuals, businesses, and governments

SSES.E.18: evaluate the various social and political movements led by ethnic groups to effect change 

SSES.E.19: analyze the role of government, law, the media, and public policy and their impact on various ethnic communities

SSES.E.20: analyze the 21st century challenges occurring globally and within the U.S. for various ethnic groups through a social justice lens

SSES.F.21: analyze the intellectual, economic, and political contributions to history and society of individuals and organizations within different ethnic groups

SSES.F.22: analyze the cultural contributions of various ethnic groups including, but not limited to, literature, music, art, fashion, and cuisine

SSES.C.13.a: define and examine the concepts of race and ethnicity in a global society

SSES.C.13.b: explain ethnic studies and its importance as a sociological lens to the study of race, ethnicity, and culture

SSES.C.13.c: describe the ethnic groups that comprise local, state, national, and global communities

SSES.C.13.d: apply social studies methods for discussing complex issues of race, ethnicity, and culture

SSES.C.13.e: explain the foundational concepts and frameworks of ethnic studies which emphasizes a multitude of experiences and perspectives in history

SSES.C.14.a: examine the factors that influence identity formation within an ethnic group

SSES.C.14.b: identify and analyze social, ethnic, racial, and cultural identities

SSES.C.14.c: describe the relationship between personal identity and connection to role in our nation and community

SSES.C.14.d: examine the ways our society can benefit from and the challenges of cultural diversity

SSES.D.15.a: explain the reasons for various racial/ethnic groups' origins throughout the world

SSES.D.15.b: compare and contrast the historical factors that influenced each ethnic group's presence in various global regions

SSES.D.16.a: explain historical and contemporary geographic effects of migration

SSES.D.16.b: compare and contrast the major demographic patterns of ethnic groups who entered the United States

SSES.D.16.c: assess demographic patterns of population using graphs, maps, and other models (e.g., Demographic Transition Model, population density maps, and global migration patterns)

SSES.D.16.d: compare and contrast maps with data sets (e.g., charts, tables, graphs) to evaluate the factors that lead to the movement of various ethnic groups

SSES.E.17.a: investigate and trace the environmental, historical, and political developments faced by various ethnic groups

SSES.E.17.b: examine the individuals and groups that have impacted historical and political contributions by various ethnic groups

SSES.E.18.a: describe the major historical political and social movements led by various ethnic and racial groups

SSES.E.18.b: investigate how ethnic or racial groups have addressed challenges through social movements, local, community, national, global advocacy, and individual champions

SSES.E.18.c: use data to explore the intersection of class and race/ethnicity through key economic indicators to determine the impact of changes on ethnic groups (key economic indicators can include gender, educational attainment, average income, poverty levels, employment by industry, and housing/home ownership)

SSES.E.19.a: explain the role of government, law and public policy on various ethnic groups

SSES.E.19.b: identify and explain the impact of media bias in reporting on issues that impact various ethnic communities

SSES.E.20.a: examine social challenges faced currently by various ethnic groups globally and in the U.S. (e.g., equal economic opportunity, healthcare accessibility, discrimination based on gender and sexual orientation, etc.)

SSES.E.20.b: describe current movements to address the challenges faced by ethnic groups

SSES.E.20.c: determine current issues faced by various ethnic groups and develop a plan to address one or more issues faced by a group

SSES.F.21.a: describe the intellectual contributions of various individuals and organizations within different ethnic groups to history and society

SSES.F.21.b: describe the economic contributions of various individuals and organizations within different ethnic groups to history and society

SSES.F.21.c: describe the political contributions of various individuals and organizations within different ethnic groups to history and society

SSES.F.21.d: examine the impact the intellectual, economic, and political contributions of different ethnic groups had on the development of the United States and global communities

SSES.F.22.a: explain how the interaction of people contributes to the spread of cultural practices

SSES.F.22.b: examine how the ethnic compositions of various groups have led to diversified cultural landscapes, including, but not limited to architecture, traditions, food, art, and music

SSES.F.22.c: explain the historical contributions of various ethnic groups to culture

SSES.F.22.d: explain the contemporary contributions of various ethnic groups to culture

SSES.F.22.e: assess how our modern society is influenced by the variety of ethnic groups that are part of the local community 

SSES.F.22.f: identify challenges that arise from difference in cultural values, beliefs, and norms in a multicultural society, and analyze how these differences affect the political, social, and educational foundations of society