Social Studies	Information & Technology Literacy
*Content Standards:* A. Geography: People, Places, and Environments B. History: Time, Continuity, and Change C. Political Science and Citizenship: Power, Authority, Governance, and Responsibility D. Economics: Production, Distribution, Exchange, Consumption E. The Behavioral Sciences: Individuals, Institutions, and Society	*Content Standards:* A. Media and Technology B. Information and Inquiry C. Independent Learning D. The Learning Community
A. Geography: People, Places, and Environments
By the end of grade 8 students will:
A.8.1 Use a variety of geographic representations, such as political, physical, and topographic maps, a globe, aerial photographs, and satellite images, to gather and compare information about a place	use electronic encyclopedias, almanacs, indexes, and catalogs to retrieve and select information—A.8.2 use graphics software to import pictures, images, and charts into documents—A.8.3 access information using a modem or network connection to the Internet or other on-line information services—A.8.4 use draw, paint, or graphics software to create visuals that will enhance a class project or report—A.8.5 use a search engine to locate appropriate Internet or Intranet resources—B.8.3 analyze and evaluate information presented in charts, graphs, and tables—B.8.4 compare and integrate new information with prior knowledge—B.8.6
A.8.2 Construct mental maps of selected locales, regions, states, and countries and draw maps from memory, representing relative location, direction, size, and shape	use draw, paint, or graphics software to create visuals that will enhance a class project or report—A.8.5
A.8.3 Use an atlas to estimate distance, calculate scale, identify dominant patterns of climate and land use, and compute population density	use electronic encyclopedias, almanacs, indexes, and catalogs to retrieve and select information—A.8.2 use biographical dictionaries, thesauri, and other common reference tools in both print and electronic formats—B.8.3
A.8.4 Conduct a historical study to analyze the use of the local environment in a Wisconsin community and to explain the effect of this use on the environment	identify relevant sources of information including print, nonprint, electronic, human, and community resources—B.8.2 locate materials using the classification systems of the school library media center and the public library—B.8.3 use an on-line catalog and other databases of print and electronic resources—B.8.3 use biographical dictionaries, thesauri, and other common reference tools in both print and electronic formats—B.8.3 use a search engine to locate appropriate Internet or Intranet resources—B.8.3 use notetaking strategies including summarizing and paraphrasing—B.8.5 organize and compare information using graphic organizers, storyboarding, and other relational techniques—B.8.5 compare and integrate new information with prior knowledge—B.8.6 draw conclusions to address the problem or question—B.8.6
A.8.5 Identify and compare the natural resource bases of different states and regions in the United States and elsewhere in the world, using a statistical atlas, aerial photographs, satellite images, and computer databases	use electronic encyclopedias, almanacs, indexes, and catalogs to retrieve and select information—A.8.2 use graphics software to import pictures, images, and charts into documents—A.8.3 classify collected data and construct a simple database by defining fields, entering and sorting data, and producing a report—A.8.3 incorporate database and spreadsheet information (e.g., charts, graphs, lists) in word-processed documents—A.8.3 use a search engine to locate appropriate Internet or Intranet resources—B.8.3 analyze and evaluate information presented in charts, graphs, and tables—B.8.4 organize and compare information using graphic organizers, storyboarding, and other relational techniques—B.8.5
A.8.6 Describe and distinguish between the environmental effects on the earth of short-term physical changes, such as those caused by floods, droughts, and snowstorms, and long-term physical changes, such as those caused by plate tectonics, erosion, and glaciation	use draw, paint, or graphics software to create visuals that will enhance a class project or report—A.8.5 plan and deliver a presentation using media and technology appropriate to topic, audience, purpose, or content—A.8.5
A.8.7 Describe the movement of people, ideas, diseases, and products throughout the world	identify relevant sources of information including print, nonprint, electronic, human, and community resources—B.8.2 locate materials using the classification systems of the school library media center and the public library—B.8.3 use an on-line catalog and other databases of print and electronic resources—B.8.3 use biographical dictionaries, thesauri, and other common reference tools in both print and electronic formats—B.8.3 use a search engine to locate appropriate Internet or Intranet resources—B.8.3 use notetaking strategies including summarizing and paraphrasing—B.8.5 organize and compare information using graphic organizers, storyboarding, and other relational techniques—B.8.5 organize information in a systematic manner appropriate to question, audience, and intended format of presentation—B.8.5
A.8.8 Describe and analyze the ways in which people in different regions of the world interact with their physical environments through vocational and recreational activities	identify relevant sources of information including print, nonprint, electronic, human, and community resources—B.8.2 locate materials using the classification systems of the school library media center and the public library—B.8.3 use an on-line catalog and other databases of print and electronic resources—B.8.3 use biographical dictionaries, thesauri, and other common reference tools in both print and electronic formats—B.8.3 use a search engine to locate appropriate Internet or Intranet resources—B.8.3 use notetaking strategies including summarizing and paraphrasing—B.8.5 organize and compare information using graphic organizers, storyboarding, and other relational techniques—B.8.5 organize information in a systematic manner appropriate to question, audience, and intended format of presentation—B.8.5
A.8.9 Describe how buildings and their decoration reflect cultural values and ideas, providing examples such as cave paintings, pyramids, sacred cities, castles, and cathedrals	scan, crop, and save a graphic using a scanner, digital camera, or other digitizing equipment—A.8.1 use a graphics program to create or modify detail to an image or picture—A.8.2 use graphics software to import pictures, images, and charts into documents—A.8.3 use draw, paint, or graphics software to create visuals that will enhance a class project or report—A.8.5 plan and deliver a presentation using media and technology appropriate to topic, audience, purpose, or content—A.8.5
A.8.10 Identify major discoveries in science and technology and describe their social and economic effects on the physical and human environment	identify relevant sources of information including print, nonprint, electronic, human, and community resources—B.8.2 locate materials using the classification systems of the school library media center and the public library—B.8.3 use an on-line catalog and other databases of print and electronic resources—B.8.3 use biographical dictionaries, thesauri, and other common reference tools in both print and electronic formats—B.8.3 use a search engine to locate appropriate Internet or Intranet resources—B.8.3 use notetaking strategies including summarizing and paraphrasing—B.8.5 organize and compare information using graphic organizers, storyboarding, and other relational techniques—B.8.5 compare and integrate new information with prior knowledge—B.8.6 draw conclusions to address the problem or question—B.8.6
A.8.11 Give examples of the causes and consequences of current global issues, such as the expansion of global markets, the urbanization of the developing world, the consumption of natural resources, and the extinction of species, and suggest possible responses by various individuals, groups, and nations	determine the audience and purpose for the product or presentation—B.8.7 identify possible communication or production formats—B.8.7 select a presentation format appropriate to the topic, audience, purpose, content, and technology available—B.8.7 develop an original product or presentation which addresses the information problem or question—B.8.7
B. History: Time, Continuity, and Change
By the end of grade 8 students will:
B.8.1 Interpret the past using a variety of sources, such as biographies, diaries, journals, artifacts, eyewitness interviews, and other primary source materials, and evaluate the credibility of sources used	access information using a modem or network connection to the Internet or other on-line information services—A.8.4 use basic search engines and directories to locate resources on a specific topic—A.8.4 evaluate possible sources of information based on criteria of timeliness, genre, point of view, bias, and authority—B.8.2 select multiple sources that reflect differing or supporting points of view—B.8.2 use an on-line catalog and other databases of print and electronic resources—B.8.3 use a search engine to locate appropriate Internet or Intranet resources—B.8.3 differentiate between primary and secondary sources—B.8.4 distinguish between fact and opinion; recognize point of view or bias—B.8.4 determine if information is timely, valid, accurate, comprehensive, and relevant—B.8.4 locate indicators of authority for all sources of information—B.8.4
B.8.2 Employ cause-and-effect arguments to demonstrate how significant events have influenced the past and the present in United States and world history
B.8.3 Describe the relationships between and among significant events, such as the causes and consequences of wars in United States and world history	organize and compare information using graphic organizers, storyboarding, and other relational techniques—B.8.5
B.8.4 Explain how and why events may be interpreted differently depending upon the perspectives of participants, witnesses, reporters, and historians	evaluate possible sources of information based on criteria of timeliness, genre, point of view, bias, and authority—B.8.2 select multiple sources that reflect differing or supporting points of view—B.8.2 differentiate between primary and secondary sources—B.8.4 distinguish between fact and opinion; recognize point of view or bias—B.8.4 locate indicators of authority for all sources of information—B.8.4
B.8.5 Use historical evidence to determine and support a position about important political values, such as freedom, democracy, equality, or justice, and express the position coherently	plan and deliver a presentation using media and technology appropriate to topic, audience, purpose, or content—A.8.5 use notetaking strategies including summarizing and paraphrasing—B.8.5 record concise notes in a prescribed manner, including bibliographic information—B.8.5 cite the source of specific quotations or visuals using footnotes, endnotes, or internal citation formats—B.8.5 organize and compare information using graphic organizers, storyboarding, and other relational techniques—B.8.5 organize information in a systematic manner appropriate to question, audience, and intended format of presentation—B.8.5 compare and integrate new information with prior knowledge—B.8.6 draw conclusions to address the problem or question—B.8.6 select a presentation format appropriate to the topic, audience, purpose, content, and technology available—B.8.7 develop an original product or presentation which addresses the information problem or question—B.8.7 explain the concept of intellectual freedom—D.8.4 recognize that the free-flow of information contributes to an informed citizenry resulting in sound decisions for the common good—D.8.4

B.8.6 Analyze important political values such as freedom, democracy, equality, and justice embodied in documents such as the Declaration of Independence, the United States Constitution, and the Bill of Rights	explain the concept of intellectual freedom—D.8.4 recognize that the free-flow of information contributes to an informed citizenry resulting in sound decisions for the common good—D.8.4
B.8.7 Identify significant events and people in the major eras of United States and world history	use electronic encyclopedias, almanacs, indexes, and catalogs to retrieve and select information—A.8.2 access information using a modem or network connection to the Internet or other on-line information services—A.8.4 use basic search engines and directories to locate resources on a specific topic—A.8.4 identify relevant sources of information including print, nonprint, electronic, human, and community resources—B.8.2 evaluate possible sources of information based on criteria of timeliness, genre, point of view, bias, and authority—B.8.2 locate materials using the classification systems of the school library media center and the public library—B.8.3 use biographical dictionaries, thesauri, and other common reference tools in both print and electronic formats—B.8.3 use a search engine to locate appropriate Internet or Intranet resources—B.8.3
B.8.8 Identify major scientific discoveries and technological innovations and describe their social and economic effects on society	use electronic encyclopedias, almanacs, indexes, and catalogs to retrieve and select information—A.8.2 access information using a modem or network connection to the Internet or other on-line information services—A.8.4 use basic search engines and directories to locate resources on a specific topic—A.8.4 identify relevant sources of information including print, nonprint, electronic, human, and community resources—B.8.2 evaluate possible sources of information based on criteria of timeliness, genre, point of view, bias, and authority—B.8.2 locate materials using the classification systems of the school library media center and the public library—B.8.3 use a search engine to locate appropriate Internet or Intranet resources—B.8.3
B.8.9 Explain the need for laws and policies to regulate science and technology	determine the audience and purpose for the product or presentation—B.8.7 identify possible communication or production formats—B.8.7 select a presentation format appropriate to the topic, audience, purpose, content, and technology available—B.8.7 develop an original product or presentation which addresses the information problem or question—B.8.7
B.8.10 Analyze examples of conflict, cooperation, and interdependence among groups, societies, or nations	examine selected resources for pertinent information using previewing techniques to scan for major concepts and keywords—B.8.4 compare and integrate new information with prior knowledge—B.8.6 analyze information for relevance to the question—B.8.6 analyze findings to determine need for additional information—B.8.6 gather and synthesize additional information as needed—B.8.6 draw conclusions to address the problem or question—B.8.6
B.8.11 Summarize major issues associated with the history, culture, tribal sovereignty, and current status of the American Indian tribes and bands in Wisconsin	use notetaking strategies including summarizing and paraphrasing—B.8.5 compare and integrate new information with prior knowledge—B.8.6
B.8.12 Describe how history can be organized and analyzed using various criteria to group people and events chronologically, geographically, thematically, topically, and by issues
C. Political Science and Citizenship: Power, Authority, Governance, and Responsibility
By the end of grade 8 students will:
C.8.1 Identify and explain democracy’s basic principles, including individual rights, responsibility for the common good, equal opportunity, equal protection of the laws, freedom of speech, justice, and majority rule with protection for minority rights	D.8.4 Recognize the importance of intellectual freedom and access to information in a democratic society explain the concept of intellectual freedom—D.8.4 identify examples and explain the implications of censorship in the United States and in other countries—D.8.4 explain the importance of the principle of equitable access to information—D.8.4 compare and contrast freedom of the press in different situations and geographic areas—D.8.4 recognize that the free-flow of information contributes to an informed citizenry resulting in sound decisions for the common good—D.8.4
C.8.2 Identify, cite, and discuss important political documents, such as the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and landmark decisions of the Supreme Court, and explain their function in the American political system	identify relevant sources of information including print, nonprint, electronic, human, and community resources—B.8.2 cite the source of specific quotations or visuals using footnotes, endnotes, or internal citation formats—B.8.5 cite the source for words which are quoted verbatim and for pictures, graphics, and audio or video segments which are used in a product or presentation—D.8.3
C.8.3 Explain how laws are developed, how the purposes of government are established, and how the powers of government are acquired, maintained, justified, and sometimes abused	B.8.7 Communicate the results of research and inquiry in an appropriate format select a presentation format appropriate to the topic, audience, purpose, content, and technology available—B.8.7 develop an original product or presentation which addresses the information problem or question—B.8.7
C.8.4 Describe and explain how the federal system separates the powers of federal, state, and local governments in the United States, and how legislative, executive, and judicial powers are balanced at the federal level	B.8.5 Record and organize information use notetaking strategies including summarizing and paraphrasing—B.8.5 organize and compare information using graphic organizers, storyboarding, and other relational techniques—B.8.5 organize information in a systematic manner appropriate to question, audience, and intended format of presentation—B.8.5 B.8.6 Interpret and use information to solve the problem or answer the question analyze information for relevance to the question—B.8.6 draw conclusions to address the problem or question—B.8.6 B.8.7 Communicate the results of research and inquiry in an appropriate format select a presentation format appropriate to the topic, audience, purpose, content, and technology available—B.8.7 develop an original product or presentation which addresses the information problem or question—B.8.7
C.8.5 Explain how the federal system and the separation of powers in the Constitution work to sustain both majority rule and minority rights	A.8.5 Use media and technology to create and present information plan and deliver a presentation using media and technology appropriate to topic, audience, purpose, or content—A.8.5 B.8.7 Communicate the results of research and inquiry in an appropriate format select a presentation format appropriate to the topic, audience, purpose, content, and technology available—B.8.7 develop an original product or presentation which addresses the information problem or question—B.8.7
C.8.6 Explain the role of political parties and interest groups in American politics	B.8.7 Communicate the results of research and inquiry in an appropriate format select a presentation format appropriate to the topic, audience, purpose, content, and technology available—B.8.7 develop an original product or presentation which addresses the information problem or question—B.8.7
C.8.7 Locate, organize, and use relevant information to understand an issue of public concern, take a position, and advocate the position in a debate	use electronic encyclopedias, almanacs, indexes, and catalogs to retrieve and select information—A.8.2 access information using a modem or network connection to the Internet or other on-line information services—A.8.4 locate materials using the classification systems of the school library media center and the public library—B.8.3 use an on-line catalog and other databases of print and electronic resources—B.8.3 recognize differences in searching bibliographic records, abstracts, or full text databases—B.8.3 search for information by subject, author, title, and keyword—B.8.3 use Boolean operators with human or programmed guidance to narrow or broaden searches—B.8.3 use biographical dictionaries, thesauri, and other common reference tools in both print and electronic formats—B.8.3 use a search engine to locate appropriate Internet or Intranet resources—B.8.3 examine selected resources for pertinent information using previewing techniques to scan for major concepts and keywords—B.8.4 distinguish between fact and opinion; recognize point of view or bias—B.8.4 determine if information is timely, valid, accurate, comprehensive, and relevant—B.8.4 analyze and evaluate information presented in charts, graphs, and tables—B.8.4 locate indicators of authority for all sources of information—B.8.4 organize and compare information using graphic organizers, storyboarding, and other relational techniques—B.8.5 organize information in a systematic manner appropriate to question, audience, and intended format of presentation—B.8.5 record sources of information in a standardized bibliographic format—B.8.5 compare and integrate new information with prior knowledge—B.8.6 analyze information for relevance to the question—B.8.6 draw conclusions to address the problem or question—B.8.6
C.8.8 Identify ways in which advocates participate in public policy debates
C.8.9 Describe the role of international organizations such as military alliances and trade associations
D. Economics: Production, Distribution, Exchange, Consumption
By the end of grade 8 students will:
D.8.1 Describe and explain how money makes it easier to trade, borrow, save, invest, and compare the value of goods and services	use draw, paint, or graphics software to create visuals that will enhance a class project or report—A.8.5 plan and deliver a presentation using media and technology appropriate to topic, audience, purpose, or content—A.8.5 organize and compare information using graphic organizers, storyboarding, and other relational techniques—B.8.5 organize information in a systematic manner appropriate to question, audience, and intended format of presentation—B.8.5 compare and integrate new information with prior knowledge—B.8.6 draw conclusions to address the problem or question—B.8.6 identify possible communication or production formats—B.8.7 select a presentation format appropriate to the topic, audience, purpose, content, and technology available—B.8.7 develop an original product or presentation which addresses the information problem or question—B.8.7
D.8.2 Identify and explain basic economic concepts: supply, demand, production, exchange, and consumption; labor, wages, and capital; inflation and deflation; market economy and command economy; public and private goods and services	identify relevant sources of information including print, nonprint, electronic, human, and community resources—B.8.2 examine selected resources for pertinent information using previewing techniques to scan for major concepts and keywords—B.8.4 analyze and evaluate information presented in charts, graphs, and tables—B.8.4 locate indicators of authority for all sources of information—B.8.4 organize and compare information using graphic organizers, storyboarding, and other relational techniques—B.8.5 organize information in a systematic manner appropriate to question, audience, and intended format of presentation—B.8.5 identify possible communication or production formats—B.8.7 select a presentation format appropriate to the topic, audience, purpose, content, and technology available—B.8.7 develop an original product or presentation which addresses the information problem or question—B.8.7
D.8.3 Describe Wisconsin’s role in national and global economies and give examples of local economic activity in national and global markets	use draw, paint, or graphics software to create visuals that will enhance a class project or report—A.8.5 plan and deliver a presentation using media and technology appropriate to topic, audience, purpose, or content—A.8.5 identify relevant sources of information including print, nonprint, electronic, human, and community resources—B.8.2 examine selected resources for pertinent information using previewing techniques to scan for major concepts and keywords—B.8.4 determine if information is timely, valid, accurate, comprehensive, and relevant—B.8.4 analyze and evaluate information presented in charts, graphs, and tables—B.8.4 organize and compare information using graphic organizers, storyboarding, and other relational techniques—B.8.5 organize information in a systematic manner appropriate to question, audience, and intended format of presentation—B.8.5 identify possible communication or production formats—B.8.7 select a presentation format appropriate to the topic, audience, purpose, content, and technology available—B.8.7 develop an original product or presentation which addresses the information problem or question—B.8.7
D.8.4 Describe how investments in human and physical capital, including new technology, affect standard of living and quality of life
D.8.5 Give examples to show how government provides for national defense; health, safety, and environmental protection; defense of property rights; and the maintenance of free and fair market activity	identify relevant sources of information including print, nonprint, electronic, human, and community resources—B.8.2 organize and compare information using graphic organizers, storyboarding, and other relational techniques—B.8.5 organize information in a systematic manner appropriate to question, audience, and intended format of presentation—B.8.5 compare and integrate new information with prior knowledge—B.8.6 define the purpose of copyright and copyright law—D.8.3 identify what kinds of works of authorship can be copyrighted—D.8.3 explain and differentiate the purposes of a patent, trademark, and logo—D.8.3
D.8.6 Identify and explain various points of view concerning economic issues, such as taxation, unemployment, inflation, the national debt, and distribution of income	identify relevant sources of information including print, nonprint, electronic, human, and community resources—B.8.2 evaluate possible sources of information based on criteria of timeliness, genre, point of view, bias, and authority—B.8.2 select multiple sources that reflect differing or supporting points of view—B.8.2 distinguish between fact and opinion; recognize point of view or bias—B.8.4 organize information in a systematic manner appropriate to question, audience, and intended format of presentation—B.8.5 compare and integrate new information with prior knowledge—B.8.6 identify possible communication or production formats—B.8.7 select a presentation format appropriate to the topic, audience, purpose, content, and technology available—B.8.7 develop an original product or presentation which addresses the information problem or question—B.8.7
D.8.7 Identify the location of concentrations of selected natural resources and describe how their acquisition and distribution generates trade and shapes economic patterns	plan and deliver a presentation using media and technology appropriate to topic, audience, purpose, or content—A.8.5 identify relevant sources of information including print, nonprint, electronic, human, and community resources—B.8.2 evaluate possible sources of information based on criteria of timeliness, genre, point of view, bias, and authority—B.8.2 analyze and evaluate information presented in charts, graphs, and tables—B.8.4 organize information in a systematic manner appropriate to question, audience, and intended format of presentation—B.8.5 analyze information for relevance to the question—B.8.6
D.8.8 Explain how and why people who start new businesses take risks to provide goods and services, considering profits as an incentive	identify relevant sources of information including print, nonprint, electronic, human, and community resources—B.8.2 identify possible communication or production formats—B.8.7 select a presentation format appropriate to the topic, audience, purpose, content, and technology available—B.8.7 develop an original product or presentation which addresses the information problem or question—B.8.7
D.8.9 Explain why the earning power of workers depends on their productivity and the market value of what they produce	identify relevant sources of information including print, nonprint, electronic, human, and community resources—B.8.2 compare and integrate new information with prior knowledge—B.8.6 analyze information for relevance to the question—B.8.6 draw conclusions to address the problem or question—B.8.6 identify possible communication or production formats—B.8.7 select a presentation format appropriate to the topic, audience, purpose, content, and technology available—B.8.7 develop an original product or presentation which addresses the information problem or question—B.8.7
D.8.10 Identify the economic roles of institutions such as corporations and businesses, banks, labor unions, and the Federal Reserve System	identify relevant sources of information including print, nonprint, electronic, human, and community resources—B.8.2 determine if information is timely, valid, accurate, comprehensive, and relevant—B.8.4 use notetaking strategies including summarizing and paraphrasing—B.8.5 organize information in a systematic manner appropriate to question, audience, and intended format of presentation—B.8.5
D.8.11 Describe how personal decisions can have a global impact on issues such as trade agreements, recycling, and conserving the environment

E. The Behavioral Sciences: Individuals, Institutions, and Society
By the end of grade 8 students will:
E.8.1 Give examples to explain and illustrate the influence of prior knowledge, motivation, capabilities, personal interests, and other factors on individual learning	identify relevant sources of information including print, nonprint, electronic, human, and community resources—B.8.2 compare and integrate information with prior knowledge—B.8.6 recognize that accurate and complete information is basic to sound decisions in both personal and academic pursuits—C.8.1
E.8.2 Give examples to explain and illustrate how factors such as family, gender, and socioeconomic status contribute to individual identity and development	identify relevant sources of information including print, nonprint, electronic, human, and community resources—B.8.2 use notetaking strategies including summarizing and paraphrasing—B.8.5 organize information in a systematic manner appropriate to question, audience, and intended format of presentation—B.8.5 analyze information for relevance to the question—B.8.6 draw conclusions to address the problem or question—B.8.6
E.8.3 Describe the ways in which local, regional, and ethnic cultures may influence the everyday lives of people	use draw, paint, or graphics software to create visuals that will enhance a class project or report—A.8.5 design and produce a multimedia program—A.8.5 plan and deliver a presentation using media and technology appropriate to topic, audience, purpose, or content—A.8.5 identify relevant sources of information including print, nonprint, electronic, human, and community resources—B.8.2 organize information in a systematic manner appropriate to question, audience, and intended format of presentation—B.8.5 develop an original product or presentation which addresses the information problem or question—B.8.7
E.8.4 Describe and explain the means by which individuals, groups, and institutions may contribute to social continuity and change within a community	identify relevant sources of information including print, nonprint, electronic, human, and community resources—B.8.2 use notetaking strategies including summarizing and paraphrasing—B.8.5 organize information in a systematic manner appropriate to question, audience, and intended format of presentation—B.8.5 determine the audience and purpose for the product or presentation—B.8.7 identify possible communication or production formats—B.8.7 select a presentation format appropriate to the topic, audience, purpose, content, and technology available—B.8.7 develop an original product or presentation which addresses the information problem or question—B.8.7
E.8.5 Describe and explain the means by which groups and institutions meet the needs of individuals and societies	identify relevant sources of information including print, nonprint, electronic, human, and community resources—B.8.2 use notetaking strategies including summarizing and paraphrasing—B.8.5 organize information in a systematic manner appropriate to question, audience, and intended format of presentation—B.8.5 compare and integrate information with prior knowledge—B.8.6 draw conclusions to address the problem or question—B.8.6 determine the audience and purpose for the product or presentation—B.8.7 identify possible communication or production formats—B.8.7 select a presentation format appropriate to the topic, audience, purpose, content, and technology available—B.8.7 develop an original product or presentation which addresses the information problem or question—B.8.7
E.8.6 Describe and explain the influence of status, ethnic origin, race, gender, and age on the interactions of individuals	identify relevant sources of information including print, nonprint, electronic, human, and community resources—B.8.2 use notetaking strategies including summarizing and paraphrasing—B.8.5 organize information in a systematic manner appropriate to question, audience, and intended format of presentation—B.8.5 compare and integrate information with prior knowledge—B.8.6 draw conclusions to address the problem or question—B.8.6 determine the audience and purpose for the product or presentation—B.8.7 identify possible communication or production formats—B.8.7 select a presentation format appropriate to the topic, audience, purpose, content, and technology available—B.8.7 develop an original product or presentation which addresses the information problem or question—B.8.7 identify and select materials that reflect diverse perspectives—C.8.3
E.8.7 Identify and explain examples of bias, prejudice, and stereotyping, and how they contribute to conflict in a society	distinguish between fact and opinion; recognize point of view or bias—B.8.4 organize information in a systematic manner appropriate to question, audience, and intended format of presentation—B.8.5 compare and integrate information with prior knowledge—B.8.6 draw conclusions to address the problem or question—B.8.6
E.8.8 Give examples to show how the media may influence the behavior and decision-making of individuals and groups	C.8.3 Develop competence and selectivity in reading, listening, and viewing recognize how words, images, sounds, and illustrations can be constructed to convey specific messages, viewpoints, and values—C.8.3
E.8.9 Give examples of the cultural contributions of racial and ethnic groups in Wisconsin, the United States, and the world	identify relevant sources of information including print, nonprint, electronic, human, and community resources—B.8.2 use notetaking strategies including summarizing and paraphrasing—B.8.5 organize information in a systematic manner appropriate to question, audience, and intended format of presentation—B.8.5 compare and integrate information with prior knowledge—B.8.6 draw conclusions to address the problem or question—B.8.6
E.8.10 Explain how language, art, music, beliefs, and other components of culture can further global understanding or cause misunderstanding	identify relevant sources of information including print, nonprint, electronic, human, and community resources—B.8.2 use notetaking strategies including summarizing and paraphrasing—B.8.5 organize information in a systematic manner appropriate to question, audience, and intended format of presentation—B.8.5 compare and integrate information with prior knowledge—B.8.6 determine the audience and purpose for the product or presentation—B.8.7 identify possible communication or production formats—B.8.7 select a presentation format appropriate to the topic, audience, purpose, content, and technology available—B.8.7 develop an original product or presentation which addresses the information problem or question—B.8.7 C.8.2 Appreciate and derive meaning from literature and other creative expressions of information identify and use personal criteria for choosing literature and other creative expressions of information—C.8.2 relate literature and creative expressions of information to personal experiences—C.8.2 relate literature and creative expressions of information to other literature or creative expressions of information—C.8.2
E.8.11 Explain how beliefs and practices, such as ownership of property or status at birth, may lead to conflict among people of different regions or cultures and give examples of such conflicts that have and have not been resolved	identify relevant sources of information including print, nonprint, electronic, human, and community resources—B.8.2 use notetaking strategies including summarizing and paraphrasing—B.8.5 organize information in a systematic manner appropriate to question, audience, and intended format of presentation—B.8.5 compare and integrate information with prior knowledge—B.8.6 draw conclusions to address the problem or question—B.8.6 determine the audience and purpose for the product or presentation—B.8.7 identify possible communication or production formats—B.8.7 select a presentation format appropriate to the topic, audience, purpose, content, and technology available—B.8.7 develop an original product or presentation which addresses the information problem or question—B.8.7
E.8.12 Describe conflict resolution and peer mediation strategies used in resolving differences and disputes
E.8.13 Select examples of artistic expressions from several different cultures for the purpose of comparing and contrasting the beliefs expressed	organize and compare information using graphic organizers, storyboarding, and other relational techniques—B.8.5 compare and integrate information with prior knowledge—B.8.6 C.8.2 Appreciate and derive meaning from literature and other creative expressions of information relate literature and creative expressions of information to other literature or creative expressions of information—C.8.2
E.8.14 Describe cooperation and interdependence among individuals, groups, and nations, such as helping others in times of crisis	identify relevant sources of information including print, nonprint, electronic, human, and community resources—B.8.2 select multiple sources that reflect differing or supporting points of view—B.8.2 organize information in a systematic manner appropriate to question, audience, and intended format of presentation—B.8.5 compare and integrate information with prior knowledge—B.8.6 select a presentation format appropriate to the topic, audience, purpose, content, and technology available—B.8.7 develop an original product or presentation which addresses the information problem or question—B.8.7 D.8.1 Participate productively in workgroups or other collaborative learning environments collaborate with others to identify information needs and seek solutions—D.8.1 demonstrate acceptance to new ideas and strategies from workgroup members—D.8.1 determine workgroup goals and equitable distribution of individual or subgroup responsibilities and tasks—D.8.1 plan for the efficient use and allocation of time—D.8.1 complete workgroup projects on time—D.8.1 evaluate completed projects to determine how the workgroup could have functioned more efficiently and productively—D.8.1
Matrix prepared by Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

01/31/06 res

River Valley High School

660 Varsity Blvd.

Spring Green, WI 53588

608-588-2554

Social Studies / Information & Technology Literacy Matrix Grade 8

WINSS (Wis Info Network for Successful Schools)

WINSS
(Wis Info Network for Successful Schools)