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State Standards - Illinois

Social Science
STATE GOAL 14 – Political systems [PDF/104k]
Understand political systems, with an emphasis on the United States.
C. Understand election processes and responsibilities of citizens

STATE GOAL 16 – History [PDF/183k]
Understand events, trends, individuals and movements shaping the history of Illinois, the United States and other nations.
A. Apply the skills of historical analysis and interpretation.
C. Understand the development of economic systems.

STATE GOAL 18 – Social Systems [PDF/25.2k]
Understand social systems, with an emphasis on the United States.
A. Compare characteristics of culture as reflected in language, literature, the arts, traditions and institutions.

English/Language Arts
STATE GOAL 2 - Literature [PDF/88.5k]
Read and understand literature representative of various societies, eras and ideas.
B. Read and interpret a variety of literary works.

STATE GOAL 5 - Research [PDF/92.3k]
Use the language arts to acquire, assess and communicate information.
B. Analyze and evaluate information acquired from various sources.
C. Apply acquired information, concepts and ideas to communicate in a variety of formats.

Fine Arts
STATE GOAL 27- Arts and Civilization [PDF/76.1k]
Understand the role of the arts in civilizations, past and present.
A. Analyze how the arts function in history, society and everyday life.
B. Understand how the arts shape and reflect history, society and everyday life.