Eleventh and Twelfth
Grades – Modern Issues (Current Events)
Standard 1: Geography
Benchmark: Recognize areas or regions of the world where conflict between nations is a reality today
a. TLW list area or regions involved in conflict and locate them on a map
b. TLW explain the positions or beliefs of an area or region that have resulted in conflict
Benchmark: Understand current legal issues for students
a. TLW demonstrate the pro/cons (sides) of a legal issue
Benchmark: Recognize the issues that have become US/global realities
a. TLW produce 2 or more class presentations on US/global issues per semester
Benchmark: Understand current economic issues
a. TLW demonstrate the pro/cons (sides) of economic issue