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

Standard 3: Political Science and Citizenship

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

Standard 4:  Economics

                        Benchmark:  Understand current economic issues

a.  TLW demonstrate the pro/cons (sides) of economic issue