| (C) explain how scientific discoveries and technological
innovations in the fields of medicine, communication, and transportation
have benefited individuals and society in the United States.
(23) Social studies skills. The student applies critical-thinking
skills to organize and use information acquired 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 technology; interviews; biographies;
oral, print, and visual material; documents; 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 in outlines,
reports, databases, and visuals, including graphs, charts, timelines,
and maps;
(D) identify different points of view about an issue,
topic, historical event, or current event; and
(E) identify the historical context of an event.
(24) Social studies skills. The student uses geographic
tools to collect, analyze, and interpret data. The student is expected
to:
(A) apply mapping elements, including grid systems,
legends, symbols, scales, and compass roses, to create and interpret
maps; and
(B) interpret geographic data, population distribution,
and natural resources into a variety of formats such as graphs and
maps.
(25) Social studies skills. The student communicates
in written, oral, and visual forms. The student is expected to:
(A) use social studies terminology correctly;
(B) incorporate main and supporting ideas in verbal
and written communication;
(C) express ideas orally based on research and experiences;
and
(D) create written and visual material such as journal
entries, reports, graphic organizers, outlines, and bibliographies.
(26) 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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