| 9.C.16 | Demonstrate the ability to use information that enables citizens to make informed choices. | ||||
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| Grade | 9 | Subject Area: | Citizenship | Strand: | Citizen Knowledge |
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| Racism Watch Desk | Articles and reports on media coverage and issues related to racism compiled by Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting (FAIR) Details | ||||
| Search Engine Tables | Provides a table of advanced search techniques for 5 popular search engines. Also has table of types of search engines for different search tasks. Details | ||||
| Project Vote Smart--Candidates and Elected Officials | This website provides information on over 13,000 candidates and elelcted officials, including President, Congress, governors, and state legislators to help voters make informed decisions about who they elect. Five key pieces of information are included; biographies, campaign finances, issue positions, performance evaluations, and voting records. Details | ||||
| 9.C.16.a | Use more than one source to obtain information. | ||||
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| Grade | 9 | Subject Area: | Citizenship | Strand: | Citizen Knowledge |
| 9.C.16.b | Identify points of agreement and disagreement among sources. | ||||
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| Grade | 9 | Subject Area: | Citizenship | Strand: | Citizen Knowledge |
| 9.C.16.c | Evaluate the reliability of available information. | ||||
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| Grade | 9 | Subject Area: | Citizenship | Strand: | Citizen Knowledge |
| 9.C.16.d | Draw conclusions by reading and interpreting data presented in charts and graphs. | ||||
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| Grade | 9 | Subject Area: | Citizenship | Strand: | Citizen Knowledge |
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| U.S. Census Quick Facts | Latest census data (2000) and updated estimates by State and County. Details | ||||
| Recent Economic Statistics, charts | Over 100,000 data files, with charts and downloadable excel files for each. Many data sets (series) extend from the 1970's to the present for historical studies. Data sets include interest rates, consumer credit, industrial production, retail sales, building permits, employment etc. Teachers and students qualify for a free subscription. Details | ||||
| 9.C.16.e | Identify and weigh alternative viewpoints. | ||||
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| Grade | 9 | Subject Area: | Citizenship | Strand: | Citizen Knowledge |
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| Racism Watch Desk | Articles and reports on media coverage and issues related to racism compiled by Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting (FAIR) Details | ||||