Next Generation
Sunshine State Standards
Numerous social studies, language arts, and arts standards for grades 6-8 and 9-12 can be met when teachers involve their students in the Florida History Fair. Some of the standards listed below are satisfied by participation in a specific entry category. Because this year's theme, " Innovation in History: Impact and Change," is quite broad, topics relating to all time periods and geographic regions are conceivable. Only a sample of the standards that address this year's theme have been cited below.
Please note that the standards listed below are only examples for each group. For additional Next Generation Sunshine State Standards, please visit http://www.fldoe.org/bii/curriculum/sss/.
Middle School Correlations
Social Studies (New Standards, December 2008)
SS.6.W.1.3 Interpret primary and secondary sources.
SS.8.A.1.1 Provide supporting details for an answer from text, interview for oral history, check validity of information from research/text, and identify strong vs. weak arguments.
SS.8.A.1.3 Analyze current events relevant to American History topics through a variety of electronic and print media resources.
SS.8.A.1.6 Compare interpretations of key events and issues throughout American History.
SS.8.A.1.7 View historic events through the eyes of those who were there as shown in their art, writings, music, and artifacts.
Language Arts (New Standards)
The student will
LA.8.2.2.4, LA.7.2.2.4, LA.6.2.2.4 identify and analyze the characteristics of a variety of types of text (e.g., reference works, reports, technical manuals, newspapers, magazines, biographies, periodicals, procedures, instructions, practical/functional texts).
LA.6.3.3.2 revise by creating clarity and logic by rearranging words, sentences, and paragraphs, adding transitional words, incorporating sources directly and indirectly into writing, using generalizations where appropriate, and connecting conclusion to ending (e.g., use of the circular ending).
LA.8.4.2.3, LA.7.4.2.3, LA.6.4.2.3 write specialized informational expository essays (e.g., process, description, explanation, comparison/contrast, problem/solution) that include a thesis statement, supporting details, an organizational structure particular to its type, and introductory, body, and concluding paragraphs.
LA.8.6.2.2, LA.7.6.2.2 assess, organize, synthesize, and evaluate the validity and reliability of information in text, using a variety of techniques by examining several sources of information, including both primary and secondary sources.
LA.8.6.2.4, LA.7.6.2.4, LA.6.6.2.4 understand the importance of legal and ethical practices, including laws regarding libel slander, copyright, and plagiarism in the use of mass media and digital sources, know the associated consequences.
LA.8.6.4.2, LA.7.6.4.2, LA.6.6.4.2 evaluate and apply digital tools (e.g., word processing, multimedia authoring, web tools, graphic organizers) to publications and presentations.
Arts
VA.B.1.3.1 Knows how different subjects, themes, and symbols (through context, value, and aesthetics) convey intended meanings for ideas in works of art.
VA.E.1.3.1 Understands how knowledge, skills, and attitudes gained from the visual arts can enhance and deepen understanding of life.
TH.A.1.3.1 Develops characters, relationships, and environments from written sources (e.g., plays, stories, poems, and history).
TH.A.3.3.1 Selects and creates elements of scenery, properties, lighting, costumes, make-up, and sound to signify a character and setting.
TH.D.1.3.1 Understands a character in a play through exploration of internal characterization (e.g., emotions and motivations) and external characterization (e.g., background, posture, mannerisms, and dress).
High School Correlations
Social Studies (New Standards, December 2008)
SS.912.A.1.1 Describe the importance of historiography, which includes how historical knowledge is obtained and transmitted, when interpreting events in history.
SS.912.A.1.2 Utilize a variety of primary and secondary sources to identify author, historical significance, audience, and authenticity to understand a historical period.
SS.912.A.1.5 Evaluate the validity, reliability, bias, and authenticity of current events and Internet resources.
SS.912.A.1.7 Describe various socio-cultural aspects of American life including arts, artifacts, literature, education, and publications.
SS.912.W.1.3 Interpret and evaluate primary and secondary sources.
SS.912.W.1.4 Explain how historians use historical inquiry and other sciences to understand the past.
SS.912.W.1.6 Evaluate the role of history in shaping identity and character.
Language Arts (New Standards)
The student will
LA.910.2.2.4, LA.1112.1.1.4 identify and analyze the characteristics of a variety of text (e.g., reference works, reports, technical manuals, newspapers, magazines, biographies, periodicals, procedures, instructions, practical/functional texts).
LA.910.3.3.2, LA.1112.3.3.2 revise by creating clarity and logic by maintaining central theme, idea, or unifying point and developing relationships among ideas.
LA.910.4.2.2, LA.1112.4.2.2 record information and ideas from primary and/or secondary sources accurately and coherently, noting the validity and reliability of these sources and attributing sources of information.
LA.910.4.2.3, LA.1112.4.2.3 write informational/expository essays that speculate on the causes and effects of a situation, establish the connection between the postulated causes or effects, offer evidence supporting the validity of the proposed causes or effects, and include introductory, body, and concluding paragraphs.
LA.910.6.2.2, LA.1112.6.2.2 organize, synthesize, analyze, and evaluate the validity and reliability of information from multiple sources (including primary and secondary sources) to draw conclusions using a variety of techniques, and correctly use standardized citations.
LA.910.6.2.4, LA.1112.6.2.4 understand the importance of legal and ethical practices, including laws regarding libel, slander, copyright, and plagiarism in the use of mass media and digital sources, know the associated consequences, and comply with the law.
LA.910.6.3.2, LA.1112.6.3.2 ethically use mass media and digital technology in assignments and presentations, citing sources according to standardized citation styles.
Arts
VA.A.1.4.1 Uses two- and three-dimensional media, techniques, tools, and processes to communicate an idea or concept based on research, environment, personal experience, observation, and imagination.
VA.B.1.4.2 Understands that works of art can communicate an idea and elicit a variety of responses through the use of selected media, techniques, and processes.
VA.E.1.3.1 Understands how knowledge, skills, and attitudes gained from the visual arts can enhance and deepen understanding of life.
TH.A.1.4.1 Uses classical, contemporary, and vocal acting techniques and methods to portray the physical, emotional, and social dimensions of characters from various genres and media.
TH.A.2.4.1 Uses unified production concepts and techniques for various media.
TH.A.3.4.1 Uses scientific and technological advances to develop visual and aural staging elements that complement the interpretation of a text.
TH.A.3.4.3 Designs, implements, and integrates all sound effects into the production concept.
The following standards relate to this year's theme, "Innovation in History: Impact and Change."
Middle School
Social Studies
SS.6.W.2.5 Summarize important achievements of Egyptian civilization.
SS.6.W.2.7 Summarize the important achievements of Mesopotamian civilization.
SS.6.W.3.1 Analyze the cultural impact the ancient Phoenicians had on the Mediterranean world with regard to colonization (Carthage), exploration, maritime commerce (purple dye, tin), and written communication (alphabet).
SS.6.W.3.6 Determine the impact of significant figures associated with ancient Rome.
SS.6.W.4.5 Summarize the important achievements and contributions of ancient Indian civilizations.
SS.6.W.4.9 Identify the key figures from classical and post classical China.
SS.7.C.1.2 Trace the impact that the Magna Carta, English Bill of Rights, Mayflower Compact, and Thomas Paine’s “Common Sense” had on colonists’ views of government.
SS.7.C.3.7 Analyze the impact of the 13th, 14th, 15th, 19th, 24th, and 26th amendments on participation of minority groups in the American political process.
SS.8.A.2.4 Identify the impact of key colonial figures on the economic, political, and social developments of the colonies.
SS.8.A.4.6 Identify technological improvements (inventions/inventors) that contributed to industrial growth.
SS.8.A.4.10 Analyze the impact of technological advancements on the agricultural economy and slave labor.
SS.8.E.2.1 Analyze contributions of entrepreneurs, inventors, and other key individuals from various gender, social, and ethnic backgrounds in the development of the United States economy.
High School
Social Studies
SS.912.A.3.5 Identify significant inventors of the Industrial Revolution including African Americans and women.
SS.912.A.4.7 Examine the impact of airplanes, battleships, new weaponry, and chemical warfare in creating new war strategies (trench warfare, convoys).
SS.912.A.7.6 Assess key figures and organizations in shaping the Civil Rights Movement and Black Power Movement.
SS.912.W.2.2 Describe the impact of Constantine the Great’s establishment of “New Rome” (Constantinople) and his recognition of Christianity as a legal religion.
SS.912.W.4.3 Identify the major artistic, literary, and technological contributions of individuals during the Renaissance.
SS.912.W.4.10 Identify the major contributions of individuals associated with the Scientific Revolution.
SS.912.W.4.15 Explain the origins, developments, and impact of the trans-Atlantic slave trade between West Africa and the Americas.
SS.912.W.5.4 Evaluate the impact of Enlightenment ideals on the development of economic, political, and religious structures in the Western world.
SS.912.W.6.1 Describe the agricultural and technological innovations that led to industrialization in Great Britain and its subsequent spread to continental Europe, the United States, and Japan.
SS.912.W.7.2 Describe the changing nature of warfare during World War I.
SS.912.W.9.1 Identify major scientific figures and breakthroughs of the 20th century, and assess their impact on contemporary life.
SS.912.W.9.7 Describe the impact of and global response to international terrorism.