| (C) analyze how technological innovations brought about
economic growth such as the development of the factory system and
the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad.
(28) Science, technology, and society. The student
understands the impact of scientific discoveries and technological
innovations on daily life in the United States. The student is expected
to:
(A) compare the effects of scientific discoveries and
technological innovations that have influenced daily life in different
periods in U.S. history; and
(B) identify examples of how industrialization changed
life in the United States.
(29) Social studies skills. The student applies critical-thinking
skills to organize and use information acquired through established
research methodologies from a variety of valid sources, including
technology. The student is expected to:
(A) differentiate between, locate, and use valid primary
and secondary sources such as media and news services, biographies,
interviews, and artifacts to acquire information about the United
States;
(B) analyze information by applying absolute and relative
chronology through sequencing, categorizing, identifying cause-and-effect
relationships, comparing, contrasting, finding the main idea, summarizing,
making generalizations and predictions, and drawing inferences and
conclusions;
(C) organize and interpret information from outlines,
reports, databases, and visuals, including graphs, charts, timelines,
and maps;
(D) identify bias and points of view created by the
historical context surrounding an event;
(E) support a point of view on a social studies issue
or event;
(F) evaluate the validity of a source based on corroboration
with other sources and information about the author;
(G) create a visual representation of historical information
such as thematic maps, graphs, and charts representing various aspects
of the United States; and
(H) pose and answer questions about geographic distributions
and patterns shown on maps, graphs, and charts.
(30) Social studies skills. The student communicates
in written, oral, and visual forms. The student is expected to:
(A) use social studies terminology correctly;
(B) use effective written communication skills, including
proper citations and avoiding plagiarism; and
(C) create written, oral, and visual presentations
of social studies information.
(31) Social studies skills. The student uses problem-solving
and decision-making skills, working independently and with others.
The student is expected to use problem-solving and decision-making
processes to identify a problem, gather information, list and consider
options, consider advantages and disadvantages, choose and implement
a solution, and evaluate the effectiveness of the solution.
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