Civics/Economics Standards of Learning

 

CE.5       The student will demonstrate knowledge of the political process at the local, state, and national levels of government by

a)      describing the functions of political parties;

b)      comparing the similarities and differences of political parties;

c)      analyzing campaigns for elective office, with emphasis on the role of the media;

d)      examining the role of campaign contributions and costs

 

 

 

English Standards of Learning

 

E7.1     The student will give and seek information in conversations, in group discussions, and in oral presentations.

a)      Use oral vocabulary and style appropriate for listeners.

b)      Communicate ideas and information orally in an organized and succinct manner.

e)       Use grammatically correct language and vocabulary appropriate to audience, topic, and purpose.

 

E7.2     The student will identify the relationship between a speaker’s verbal and nonverbal messages.

a)      Use verbal communication skills, such as word choice, pitch, feeling, tone, and voice.

b)      Use nonverbal communication skills, such as eye contact, posture, and gestures.

c)      Compare/contrast a speaker’s verbal and nonverbal messages.

 

E7.3     The student will describe persuasive messages in nonprint media, including television, radio, and video.

a)      Identify persuasive technique used.

b)      Distinguish between fact and opinion.

c)      Describe how word choice conveys viewpoint.

 

 

 

Computer/Technology Standards of Learning

 

C/T 6-8.5         The student will demonstrate knowledge of technologies that support collaboration, personal pursuits, and productivity.

·        Work collaboratively and/or independently when using technology.

·        Explore the potential of the Internet as a means of personal learning and the respectful exchange of ideas and products.

 

C/T 6-8.6         The student will use technology to locate, evaluate, and collect information from a variety of sources.

·        Use databases and spreadsheets to evaluate information.

·        Use Internet and other electronic resources to locate information in real time.

 

C/T 6-8.7         The student will evaluate and select new information resources and technological innovations based on the appropriateness for specific tasks.

·        Use search strategies to retrieve information.

·        Evaluate the accuracy, relevance, and appropriateness of electronic information sources.

 

C/T 6-8.8         The student will use technology resources for solving problems and making informed decisions.

·        Employ technology in the development of strategies for solving problems.

·        Use a variety of technologies to identify and provide possible solutions to real-world problems.

·        Use content-specific tools, software, and simulations such as environmental probes, graphic calculators, exploratory environments, and web tools.

·        Participate in collaborative problem-solving activities.

·        Select and use appropriate tools and technology resources to accomplish a variety of tasks.

 

C/T 6-8.9         The student will use a variety of media and formats to communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences.

·        Choose the appropriate tool, format, and style to communicate information.

·        Independently use technology tools to create and communicate for individual and/or collaborative projects.

·        Produce documents demonstrating the ability to edit, reformat, and integrate various software tools.