Stage J - Social Science
Assessments
Social Science Classroom Assessments Aligned to the Illinois
Learning Standards
The assessments are coded according to learning standard
and stage. Example: 14A.J is aligned to standard 14A, stage
J (eleventh and twelfth grades). Sample student work, when
available, will follow the assessment. Items indicated with
(U) address United States history; (W) address world history.
14A14B14E16B.J - FDR-Hitler:
Conflicting Political Systems 
Contrast the governments of Germany and the United States
just before the outbreak of World War II.
14C.J - Evaluation of Election Process
Create a political cartoon presenting a particular point of
view regarding the presidential election procedure.
14D16D.J - Public Policy Analysis
Present a “pro” or “con” position on a
significant social issue affecting public policy.
14F16B.J - Political Party Development
Show the similarities and differences between the Democratic
Republicans and the modern day Democratic Party by making
and describing a Venn diagram.
15A.J - Economic Growth Factors
Identify in newspaper articles examples of investments that
can contribute to real economic growth.
15B15C.J - Fund Raising
Each student is in charge of a fund raising project and must
examine his or her interest in buying (demand) and his or
her willingness to sell (supply).
15D.J - Transaction Costs
Present information about purchases that students made and
the transaction costs associated with them.
15E.J - Its Yours Its Mine
Use the circular flow model of the U.S. economy to explain
how government policy and decisions can affect economic conditions.
16A.J - Changes Between the 19th and
20th Centuries in the United States
Show one major change and pattern occurring between the 19th
and 20th centuries and give a written rationale.
16B.J - Internment of Japanese Americans
Create a chart summarizing Supreme Court cases involving the
internment of Japanese-Americans during World War II and write
an essay addressing two issues.
16CUW16DW.J - Computers and
Satellites No Longer Function
Students are informed that computers and satellites no longer
function and will will list examples of the economic and social
impact upon the United States and the rest of the world.
16EUW.J - U.S. and Global Deforestation
Analyze a graph showing global deforestation, and a photograph
of deforestation in Brazil’s interior rain forest, and
within the United States.
17A17D.J - Geography and the Gulf
War
Develop maps, tables, graphs, or diagrams that represent changes
in the cultural and physical geography of the Middle East
resulting from the Gulf War.
17B17C.J - World Oil Reserves and
Trade Routes
List the major oil-producing and oil-consuming regions of
the world and write an essay on how oil trade can lead to
cooperation and conflict among nations of the world.
18A.J - Pluralism
After researching students will present historical examples
of how pluralistic societies have been both successful and
unsuccessful.
18B18C.J - Impact of Technology
Show how advancements in technology have both hurt and helped
individuals.
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