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Unit #6: America Impacts the World (1981-Present) Indicator 2 Knowledge and Skills Prior Knowledge Two party system Role of government in the economy SC Indicator: Analyze modern economic, political, and social influences on American society from 1981Present (5.6.2) SC Objectives: 5.6.2.a Describe the political and social issues that polarized United States political culture after 1980, such as Iran Contra, conflicts over judicial appointments, the controversial election of 2000, criticism of federal government subsistence programs and conservative v. liberal debates. (Abscam fallout, hostages released from Iran, Sandra Day O’Connor, Geraldine Ferraro, Clarence Thomas, Ross Perot, Iran Contra, Neoconservatives, Contract with America, Million Man March, Whitewater, Impeachment of Bill Clinton, 2000 election, Bush v. Gore, Hillary Clinton) 5.6.2.b Evaluate how the government has addressed changing demographics, including immigration, the changing age structure and increasing minority populations in the United States. (glass ceiling, graying of America, ADA, minority-majorities, illegal aliens, Real ID act, Social Security viability, Minutemen border patrols) 5.6.2.c Analyze how globalization has increased due to economic and technological innovations, such as outsourcing, computers, cell phones, and the Internet. (Globalization, outsourcing, trade deficit, unemployment rate, productivity, multinational corporations) 5.6.2.d Describe the significance of the growing federal deficit and the impact of the global market, such as supply-side economics, entitlements, and loss of domestic industry. (supply-side economics, entitlements, “downsizing”, Consumer Price Index, inflation, deflation, fiscal policy, monetary policy, PAYGO, treasury bills, monetary supply, debt ceiling, national debt, government “shutdowns”, furloughs) 5.6.2.e Explain the influence of special-interest groups, the media and political parties on the changing political landscape and culture. (special-interest groups, American Association of Retired Persons, National Rifle Association, American Federation of Labor-Congress of Industrial Organizations, National Education Association, American Israel Public Affairs Committee, PACs, “liberal media”, conservative talk radio, NPR, PBS, network news, Libertarians) Baltimore City Public Schools: Office of Social Studies Unit 6, Indicator 2 -Grade 9 United States History DRAFT 1 Unit #6: America Impacts the World (1981-Present) Indicator 2 Government CLG/Assessment Limits 1.1.3 The student will evaluate roles and policies the government has assumed regarding public issues (public issues: entitlements, health care and public health) 1.1.4 The student will explain roles and analyze strategies individuals or groups may use to initiate change in governmental policy and institutions (interest groups, lobbyists, impact of media) 1.2.2 The student will analyze legislation designed to protect the rights of individuals and groups and to promote equity in American society (minority and women’s rights, civil rights, affirmative action, Native American rights, and immigration policies) 3.1.3 The student will analyze the roles and relationships of regions on the formation and implementation of government policy (patterns, trends and projections of population growth in regions) 4.1.4 The student will evaluate the effectiveness of current monetary and fiscal policy on promoting full employment, price stability, and economic performance (business cycle, monetary policy, fiscal policy, GDP, CPI, unemployment rate) VOCABULARY AARP AFL-CIO Conservative Consumer Price Index Deficit Entitlements Fiscal Policy Glass Ceiling Globalization Inflation Liberal Monetary Policy Neoconservative NRA Political Action Committees Productivity Special Interest Groups Supply-side Economics ENDURING UNDERSTANDINGS Understanding trends of change in a nation provide insight into the direction for future development. Societies anticipate and prepare for the future by observing patterns of the present. Turning points establish new patterns that impact social, economic, and political systems. The pattern of presidential power in recent decades has fluctuated in response to changing national and international concerns. In modern times, new patterns of American life have developed in response to technology, globalization, and changes in American society. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS What patterns can be observed in modern American political, economic, and social systems? How has US society changed in recent times? How are cultures affected by new technologies? How do political views influence a nation’s domestic policies? Baltimore City Public Schools: Office of Social Studies Unit 6, Indicator 2 -Grade 9 United States History DRAFT 2 Unit #6: America Impacts the World (1981-Present) Indicator 2 Vocabulary Activities Teacher Definitions Baltimore City Public Schools: Office of Social Studies Unit 6, Indicator 2 -Grade 9 United States History DRAFT 3 Unit #6: America Impacts the World (1981-Present) Indicator 2 LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND STRATEGIES Suggested Learning Plan SC Objective: Activity Description 5.6.2.a Describe the political and social issues that polarized United States political culture after 1980, such as Iran Contra, conflicts over judicial appointments, the controversial election of 2000, criticism of federal government subsistence programs and conservative v. liberal debates 5.6.2.b Evaluate how the government has addressed Baltimore City Public Schools: Office of Social Studies Materials/Resources Textbooks: America: History of Our Nation: pages 941-942, 944945 Call to Freedom (CTF): pages 688-689 History Alive!: pages 761-762 United States History: Reconstruction to Present: pages 87-91 Unit 6, Indicator 2 -Grade 9 United States History DRAFT 4 Unit #6: America Impacts the World (1981-Present) Indicator 2 changing demographics, including immigration, the changing age structure and increasing minority populations in the United States Textbooks: 5.6.2.c Analyze how globalization has increased The Knowledge and Technology Based Economy of Today (Focus Lesson # 38) Baltimore City Public Schools: Office of Social Studies Students examine information about knowledge workers and their impact on economic expansion. They also discuss the opportunity cost and benefits of investing in education beyond high school. America: History of Our Nation: pages 986-991 History Alive!: pages 739-741 United States History: Reconstruction to Present: pages 791-795 Focus: Understanding Economics in US History (NCEE) Unit 6, Indicator 2 -Grade 9 United States History DRAFT 5 Unit #6: America Impacts the World (1981-Present) Indicator 2 due to economic and technological innovations such as outsourcing, computers, cell phones, and the Internet 5.6.2.d Describe the significance of the growing federal deficit and the impact of the global market, such as supply-side economics, entitlements, and loss of domestic industry Textbooks: America: History of Our Nation: pages 982-985 Call to Freedom (CTF): pages 700-702 United States History: Reconstruction to Present: pages 768-772 Textbooks: America: History of Our Nation: pages 938-939 Call to Freedom (CTF): pages 683-684, 709, 723-727 History Alive!: pages 734-737, 762,766 United States History: Baltimore City Public Schools: Office of Social Studies Unit 6, Indicator 2 -Grade 9 United States History DRAFT 6 Unit #6: America Impacts the World (1981-Present) Indicator 2 Reconstruction to Present: pages 87-91 5.6.2.e Explain the influence of special-interest groups, the media and political parties on the changing political landscape and culture DIFFERENTIATION Accommodations G.A.T.E./Enrichment Baltimore City Public Schools: Office of Social Studies Unit 6, Indicator 2 -Grade 9 United States History DRAFT 7