UNITED STATES HISTORY AND GOVERNMENT
Anchor Standard Grades 9-12 Inquiry Standards
The student demonstrates Therefore, the student is able to
an understanding of
Anchor Standard 1 Inquiry Standard SS.9-12.1.1
Developing Questions and Create compelling questions representing key ideas of the disciplines
Planning Inquiries Inquiry Standard SS.9-12.1.2
Critique compelling questions that reflect an enduring issue in the field
Inquiry Standard SS.9-12.1.3
Create supporting questions that address key ideas identified in compelling questions
Inquiry Standard SS.9-12.1.4
Explain how new compelling and supporting questions emerge
Anchor Standard 2 Inquiry Standard SS.9-12.2.1
Gathering and Evaluating Evaluate the credibility of a source by examining its origin, author, context, content, and corroborative value
Sources Inquiry Standard SS.9-12.2.2
Gather relevant information from credible sources representing a wide range of views, and note any
inconsistencies in the information
Anchor Standard 3 Inquiry Standard SS.9-12.3.1
Creating Claims Develop claims and counterclaims using evidence that draws directly and substantively from multiple
sources while pointing out the strengths and limitations of both
Inquiry Standard SS.9-12.3.2
Analyze evidence to detect inconsistencies within the evidence in order to revise or strengthen claims
Anchor Standard 4 Inquiry Standard SS.9-12.4.1
Communicating Construct arguments and explanations using sound reasoning, appropriate structure, and examples and
Conclusions details while acknowledging counterclaims and evidentiary weaknesses
Inquiry Standard SS.9-12.4.2
Present arguments and explanations that reach a range of audiences using print and oral technologies (e.g.,
posters, essays, letters, debates, speeches, reports, maps) and digital technologies (e.g., Internet, social
media, and digital documentary)
, Anchor Standard 5 Inquiry Standard SS.9-12.5.1
Taking Informed Action Identify local, regional and/or global problems or issues by using interdisciplinary lenses
Inquiry Standard SS.9-12.5.2
Analyze the origins of a problem or issue and explain the challenges and opportunities faced by those trying
to address it
Inquiry Standard SS.9-12.5.3
Apply a range of deliberative strategies and procedures to make decisions and propose feasible solutions to
address local, regional, and/or global concerns
Inquiry Standard SS.9-12.5.4
Create an action plan to address a solution to the problem or issue and demonstrate substantive evidence of
implementation
Anchor Standard Grades 9-12 Inquiry Standards
The student demonstrates Therefore, the student is able to
an understanding of
Anchor Standard 1 Inquiry Standard SS.9-12.1.1
Developing Questions and Create compelling questions representing key ideas of the disciplines
Planning Inquiries Inquiry Standard SS.9-12.1.2
Critique compelling questions that reflect an enduring issue in the field
Inquiry Standard SS.9-12.1.3
Create supporting questions that address key ideas identified in compelling questions
Inquiry Standard SS.9-12.1.4
Explain how new compelling and supporting questions emerge
Anchor Standard 2 Inquiry Standard SS.9-12.2.1
Gathering and Evaluating Evaluate the credibility of a source by examining its origin, author, context, content, and corroborative value
Sources Inquiry Standard SS.9-12.2.2
Gather relevant information from credible sources representing a wide range of views, and note any
inconsistencies in the information
Anchor Standard 3 Inquiry Standard SS.9-12.3.1
Creating Claims Develop claims and counterclaims using evidence that draws directly and substantively from multiple
sources while pointing out the strengths and limitations of both
Inquiry Standard SS.9-12.3.2
Analyze evidence to detect inconsistencies within the evidence in order to revise or strengthen claims
Anchor Standard 4 Inquiry Standard SS.9-12.4.1
Communicating Construct arguments and explanations using sound reasoning, appropriate structure, and examples and
Conclusions details while acknowledging counterclaims and evidentiary weaknesses
Inquiry Standard SS.9-12.4.2
Present arguments and explanations that reach a range of audiences using print and oral technologies (e.g.,
posters, essays, letters, debates, speeches, reports, maps) and digital technologies (e.g., Internet, social
media, and digital documentary)
, Anchor Standard 5 Inquiry Standard SS.9-12.5.1
Taking Informed Action Identify local, regional and/or global problems or issues by using interdisciplinary lenses
Inquiry Standard SS.9-12.5.2
Analyze the origins of a problem or issue and explain the challenges and opportunities faced by those trying
to address it
Inquiry Standard SS.9-12.5.3
Apply a range of deliberative strategies and procedures to make decisions and propose feasible solutions to
address local, regional, and/or global concerns
Inquiry Standard SS.9-12.5.4
Create an action plan to address a solution to the problem or issue and demonstrate substantive evidence of
implementation
