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View all PreK-12 NYS Learning Standards in a dropdown list format.
Standard Area - ARTS: NYS The Arts
Standard Area - ARTS: NYS The Arts
Standard Area - CDOS: NYS Career Development and Occupational Studies
Standard Area - CDOS: NYS Career Development and Occupational Studies
Standard Area - CSDF: NYS Computer Science and Digital Fluency
Standard Area - CSDF: NYS Computer Science and Digital Fluency
Standard Area - ELA: NYS Next Generation English Language Arts
Standard Area - ELA: NYS Next Generation English Language Arts
Standard Area - HPF: NYS Health, Physical Education, and Family and Consumer Sciences
Standard Area - HPF: NYS Health, Physical Education, and Family and Consumer Sciences
Standard Area - NY-MATH: NYS Next Generation Mathematics
Standard Area - NY-MATH: NYS Next Generation Mathematics
Standard Area - PE: NYS Physical Education
Standard Area - PE: NYS Physical Education
Standard Area - S: NYS Science
Standard Area - S: NYS Science
Standard Area - SEL: NYS Social Emotional Learning Benchmarks
Standard Area - SEL: NYS Social Emotional Learning Benchmarks
Standard Area - SS: NYS Social Studies Framework
Standard Area - SS: NYS Social Studies Framework
Grade Level - SS.K: Kindergarten
Grade Level - SS.K: Kindergarten
Grade Level - SS.1: Grade 1
Grade Level - SS.1: Grade 1
Grade Level - SS.2: Grade 2
Grade Level - SS.2: Grade 2
Grade Level - SS.3: Grade 3
Grade Level - SS.3: Grade 3
Grade Level - SS.4: Grade 4
Grade Level - SS.4: Grade 4
Grade Level - SS.5: Grade 5
Grade Level - SS.5: Grade 5
Grade Level - SS.6: Grade 6
Grade Level - SS.6: Grade 6
Grade Level - SS.7: Grade 7
Grade Level - SS.7: Grade 7
Grade Level - SS.8: Grade 8
Grade Level - SS.8: Grade 8
Key Idea - SS.8.1: RECONSTRUCTION: Regional tensions following the Civil War complicated efforts to heal the nation and to redefine the status of African Americans.
Key Idea - SS.8.1: RECONSTRUCTION: Regional tensions following the Civil War complicated efforts to heal the nation and to redefine the status of African Americans.
Key Idea - SS.8.2: A CHANGING SOCIETY: Industrialization and immigration contributed to the urbanization of America. Problems resulting from these changes sparked the Progressive movement and increased calls for reform.
Key Idea - SS.8.2: A CHANGING SOCIETY: Industrialization and immigration contributed to the urbanization of America. Problems resulting from these changes sparked the Progressive movement and increased calls for reform.
Key Idea - SS.8.3: EXPANSION AND IMPERIALISM: Beginning in the second half of the 19th century, economic, political, and cultural factors contributed to a push for westward expansion and more aggressive United States foreign policy.
Key Idea - SS.8.3: EXPANSION AND IMPERIALISM: Beginning in the second half of the 19th century, economic, political, and cultural factors contributed to a push for westward expansion and more aggressive United States foreign policy.
Key Idea - SS.8.4: WORLD WAR I AND THE ROARING TWENTIES: Various diplomatic, economic, and ideological factors contributed to the United States decision to enter World War I. Involvement in the war significantly altered the lives of Americans. Postwar America was characterized by economic prosperity, technological innovations, and changes in the workplace.
Key Idea - SS.8.4: WORLD WAR I AND THE ROARING TWENTIES: Various diplomatic, economic, and ideological factors contributed to the United States decision to enter World War I. Involvement in the war significantly altered the lives of Americans. Postwar America was characterized by economic prosperity, technological innovations, and changes in the workplace.
Conceptual Understanding - SS.8.4.a: European militarism, the alliance system, imperialism, and nationalism were all factors that contributed to the start of World War I.
Conceptual Understanding - SS.8.4.a: European militarism, the alliance system, imperialism, and nationalism were all factors that contributed to the start of World War I.
Conceptual Understanding - SS.8.4.b: International, economic, and military developments swayed opinion in favor of the United States siding with the Allies and entering World War I. Domestic responses to World War I limited civil liberties within the United States.
Conceptual Understanding - SS.8.4.b: International, economic, and military developments swayed opinion in favor of the United States siding with the Allies and entering World War I. Domestic responses to World War I limited civil liberties within the United States.
Content Specification - SS.8.4.b.1: Students will examine an overview of the causes of World War I, focusing on the factors leading to United States entry into the war.
Content Specification - SS.8.4.b.1: Students will examine an overview of the causes of World War I, focusing on the factors leading to United States entry into the war.
Content Specification - SS.8.4.b.2: Students will examine examples of war propaganda and its impact on support for United States involvement in the war.
Content Specification - SS.8.4.b.2: Students will examine examples of war propaganda and its impact on support for United States involvement in the war.
Content Specification - SS.8.4.b.3: Students will examine the restrictions placed on citizens after United States entry into the war including the Espionage Act (1917) and the Sedition Act (1918).
Content Specification - SS.8.4.b.3: Students will examine the restrictions placed on citizens after United States entry into the war including the Espionage Act (1917) and the Sedition Act (1918).
Conceptual Understanding - SS.8.4.c: New military technologies changed military strategy in World War I and resulted in an unprecedented number of casualties.
Conceptual Understanding - SS.8.4.c: New military technologies changed military strategy in World War I and resulted in an unprecedented number of casualties.
Conceptual Understanding - SS.8.4.d: Following extensive political debate, the United States refused to ratify the Treaty of Versailles. The United States then sought to return to prewar policies by focusing on domestic rather than international matters.
Conceptual Understanding - SS.8.4.d: Following extensive political debate, the United States refused to ratify the Treaty of Versailles. The United States then sought to return to prewar policies by focusing on domestic rather than international matters.
Conceptual Understanding - SS.8.4.e: After World War I, the United States entered a period of economic prosperity and cultural change. This period is known as the Roaring Twenties. During this time, new opportunities for women were gained, and African Americans engaged in various efforts to distinguish themselves and celebrate their culture.
Conceptual Understanding - SS.8.4.e: After World War I, the United States entered a period of economic prosperity and cultural change. This period is known as the Roaring Twenties. During this time, new opportunities for women were gained, and African Americans engaged in various efforts to distinguish themselves and celebrate their culture.
Key Idea - SS.8.5: GREAT DEPRESSION: Economic and environmental disasters in the 1930s created hardships for many Americans. Amidst much debate about the appropriate role of government, President Franklin D. Roosevelt helped to create intensive government interventions in the United States economy and society.
Key Idea - SS.8.5: GREAT DEPRESSION: Economic and environmental disasters in the 1930s created hardships for many Americans. Amidst much debate about the appropriate role of government, President Franklin D. Roosevelt helped to create intensive government interventions in the United States economy and society.
Key Idea - SS.8.6: WORLD WAR II: The aggression of the Axis powers threatened United States security and led to its entry into World War II. The nature and consequences of warfare during World War II transformed the United States and the global community. The damage from total warfare and atrocities such as the Holocaust led to a call for international efforts to protect human rights and prevent future wars.
Key Idea - SS.8.6: WORLD WAR II: The aggression of the Axis powers threatened United States security and led to its entry into World War II. The nature and consequences of warfare during World War II transformed the United States and the global community. The damage from total warfare and atrocities such as the Holocaust led to a call for international efforts to protect human rights and prevent future wars.
Key Idea - SS.8.7: FOREIGN POLICY: The period after World War II has been characterized by an ideological and political struggle, first between the United States and communism during the Cold War, then between the United States and forces of instability in the Middle East. Increased economic interdependence and competition, as well as environmental concerns, are challenges faced by the United States.
Key Idea - SS.8.7: FOREIGN POLICY: The period after World War II has been characterized by an ideological and political struggle, first between the United States and communism during the Cold War, then between the United States and forces of instability in the Middle East. Increased economic interdependence and competition, as well as environmental concerns, are challenges faced by the United States.
Key Idea - SS.8.8: DEMOGRAPHIC CHANGE: After World War II, the population of the United States rose sharply as a result of both natural increases and immigration. Population movements have resulted in changes to the American landscape and shifting political power. An aging population is affecting the economy and straining public resources.
Key Idea - SS.8.8: DEMOGRAPHIC CHANGE: After World War II, the population of the United States rose sharply as a result of both natural increases and immigration. Population movements have resulted in changes to the American landscape and shifting political power. An aging population is affecting the economy and straining public resources.
Key Idea - SS.8.9: DOMESTIC POLITICS AND REFORM: The civil rights movement and the Great Society were attempts by people and the government to address major social, legal, economic, and environmental problems. Subsequent economic recession called for a new economic program.
Key Idea - SS.8.9: DOMESTIC POLITICS AND REFORM: The civil rights movement and the Great Society were attempts by people and the government to address major social, legal, economic, and environmental problems. Subsequent economic recession called for a new economic program.
Grade Level - SS.9: Grade 9: Global History and Geography I
Grade Level - SS.9: Grade 9: Global History and Geography I
Grade Level - SS.10: Grade 10: Global History and Geography II
Grade Level - SS.10: Grade 10: Global History and Geography II
Grade Level - SS.11: Grade 11: United States History and Government
Grade Level - SS.11: Grade 11: United States History and Government
Grade Level - SS.12G: Grade 12: Participation in Government and Civics
Grade Level - SS.12G: Grade 12: Participation in Government and Civics
Grade Level - SS.12E: Grade 12: Economics, the Enterprise System, and Finance
Grade Level - SS.12E: Grade 12: Economics, the Enterprise System, and Finance
Social Studies Practice Standards - SS.SSP: Standards for Social Studies Practice
Social Studies Practice Standards - SS.SSP: Standards for Social Studies Practice
Standard Area - TECH: Learning Standards for Technology (see MST standards under Previous Standard Versions)
Standard Area - TECH: Learning Standards for Technology (see MST standards under Previous Standard Versions)
Standard Area - WL: World Languages
Standard Area - WL: World Languages
Standard Area - Previous Standards Versions
Standard Area - Previous Standards Versions
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