The benchmark(s) of focus is the primary focus for student learning and instruction to be taught or reinforced and provides an intentional opportunity for students to work with that concept or skill.
Supporting benchmarks either make a connection or may help students achieve the focus benchmark(s) and increase students’ opportunities to make connections within the subject or to other subjects. The information included in this section is not a comprehensive list, and educators are encouraged to find other supporting benchmarks.
SC.7.L.15.3
Explore the scientific theory of evolution by relating how the inability of a species to adapt within a changi...
SS.7.CG.2.2
Differentiate between obligations and responsibilities of U.S. citizenship, and evaluate their impact on socie...
Clarifications:
Clarification 1: Students will distinguish between an obligation or duty and a responsibility as it relates to citizenship. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, voting, attending civic meetings, petitioning government and running for office.
Clarification 2: Students will recognize the concept of the common good as a reason for fulfilling the obligations and responsibilities of citizenship.
Clarification 3: Students will evaluate the obligations and responsibilities of citizens as they relate to active participation in society and government.
Clarification 4: Students will use scenarios to assess specific obligations of citizens.
Clarification 5: Students will identify the consequences or predict the outcome on society if citizens do not fulfill their obligations and responsibilities.