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State: Nevada
Grades: 9-12
Content: Mathematics
Standards Correlation Date: 9/03
Skill/
Skill/ Strategy Name Strand Text Standard Text Objective Text
Strategy #
To solve problems, communicate, reason, and make Calculate and estimate sums,
connections within and beyond the field of mathematics, differences, products, quotients,
Numbers, Number
Approximate Square students will accurately calculate and use estimation powers, and roots using mental
MX21-04 Sense and
Roots techniques, number relationships, operation rules, and math, formulas, and algorithms.
Computation
algorithms; they will determine the reasonableness of
answers and the accuracy of solutions.
To solve problems, communicate, reason, and make Calculate and estimate sums,
connections within and beyond the field of mathematics, differences, products, quotients,
Numbers, Number
students will accurately calculate and use estimation powers, and roots using mental
MX63-01 Bases and Powers Sense and
techniques, number relationships, operation rules, and math, formulas, and algorithms.
Computation
algorithms; they will determine the reasonableness of
answers and the accuracy of solutions.
To solve problems, communicate, reason, and make Calculate and estimate sums,
connections within and beyond the field of mathematics, differences, products, quotients,
Numbers, Number
students will accurately calculate and use estimation powers, and roots using mental
MX12-02 Roots Sense and
techniques, number relationships, operation rules, and math, formulas, and algorithms.
Computation
algorithms; they will determine the reasonableness of
answers and the accuracy of solutions.
To solve problems, communicate, reason, and make Calculate and estimate sums,
connections within and beyond the field of mathematics, differences, products, quotients,
Numbers, Number
Make Mathematical students will accurately calculate and use estimation powers, and roots using mental
MX67-04 Sense and
Models techniques, number relationships, operation rules, and math, formulas, and algorithms.
Computation
algorithms; they will determine the reasonableness of
answers and the accuracy of solutions.
To solve problems, communicate, reason, and make Apply the laws of exponents to
connections within and beyond the field of mathematics, perform operations on expressions
Numbers, Number
students will accurately calculate and use estimation with integral exponents and
MX12-01 Exponents Sense and
techniques, number relationships, operation rules, and expressions in scientific notation.
Computation
algorithms; they will determine the reasonableness of
answers and the accuracy of solutions.
Skill/
Skill/ Strategy Name Strand Text Standard Text Objective Text
Strategy #
To solve problems, communicate, reason, and make Apply the laws of exponents to
connections within and beyond the field of mathematics, perform operations on expressions
Numbers, Number
Evaluate Expressions students will accurately calculate and use estimation with integral exponents and
MX12-03 Sense and
Involving Exponents techniques, number relationships, operation rules, and expressions in scientific notation.
Computation
algorithms; they will determine the reasonableness of
answers and the accuracy of solutions.
To solve problems, communicate, reason, and make Apply the properties and theories of
connections within and beyond the field of mathematics, the real number system to everyday
Numbers, Number
students will accurately calculate and use estimation situations.
MX06-05 Signed Numbers Sense and
techniques, number relationships, operation rules, and
Computation
algorithms; they will determine the reasonableness of
answers and the accuracy of solutions.
To solve problems, communicate, reason, and make Perform simple operations on
connections within and beyond the field of mathematics, matrices.
Numbers, Number
Addition and students will accurately calculate and use estimation
MX66-01 Sense and
Subtraction techniques, number relationships, operation rules, and
Computation
algorithms; they will determine the reasonableness of
answers and the accuracy of solutions.
To solve problems, communicate, reason, and make Perform simple operations on
connections within and beyond the field of mathematics, matrices.
Numbers, Number
students will accurately calculate and use estimation
MX66-02 Scalar Multiplication Sense and
techniques, number relationships, operation rules, and
Computation
algorithms; they will determine the reasonableness of
answers and the accuracy of solutions.
To solve problems, communicate, reason, and make Represent and solve problems using
connections within and beyond the field of mathematics, discrete structures including graphs
students will use various algebraic methods to analyze, and matrices, with and without
Addition and Patterns, Functions
MX66-01 illustrate, extend, and create numerous representations technology.
Subtraction and Algebra
(words, numbers, tables, and graphs) of patterns, functions,
and algebraic relations as modeled in practical situations.
To solve problems, communicate, reason, and make Represent and solve problems using
connections within and beyond the field of mathematics, discrete structures including graphs
students will use various algebraic methods to analyze, and matrices, with and without
Patterns, Functions
MX66-02 Scalar Multiplication illustrate, extend, and create numerous representations technology.
and Algebra
(words, numbers, tables, and graphs) of patterns, functions,
and algebraic relations as modeled in practical situations.
Skill/
Skill/ Strategy Name Strand Text Standard Text Objective Text
Strategy #
To solve problems, communicate, reason, and make Represent and solve problems using
connections within and beyond the field of mathematics, discrete structures including graphs
students will use various algebraic methods to analyze, and matrices, with and without
Concepts in Discrete Patterns, Functions
MX67-01 illustrate, extend, and create numerous representations technology.
Mathematics and Algebra
(words, numbers, tables, and graphs) of patterns, functions,
and algebraic relations as modeled in practical situations.
To solve problems, communicate, reason, and make Create and use different forms of a
connections within and beyond the field of mathematics, variety of equations, proportions,
students will use various algebraic methods to analyze, and/or formulas (e.g., I=PRT or
Patterns, Functions
MX03-01 Ratios illustrate, extend, and create numerous representations R=I/PT), solving for the needed
and Algebra
(words, numbers, tables, and graphs) of patterns, functions, variable as necessary in given
and algebraic relations as modeled in practical situations. situations.
To solve problems, communicate, reason, and make Create and use different forms of a
connections within and beyond the field of mathematics, variety of equations, proportions,
students will use various algebraic methods to analyze, and/or formulas (e.g., I=PRT or
Patterns, Functions
MX03-02 Ratio Variations illustrate, extend, and create numerous representations R=I/PT), solving for the needed
and Algebra
(words, numbers, tables, and graphs) of patterns, functions, variable as necessary in given
and algebraic relations as modeled in practical situations. situations.
To solve problems, communicate, reason, and make Create and use different forms of a
connections within and beyond the field of mathematics, variety of equations, proportions,
students will use various algebraic methods to analyze, and/or formulas (e.g., I=PRT or
Patterns, Functions
MX03-03 Proportions illustrate, extend, and create numerous representations R=I/PT), solving for the needed
and Algebra
(words, numbers, tables, and graphs) of patterns, functions, variable as necessary in given
and algebraic relations as modeled in practical situations. situations.
To solve problems, communicate, reason, and make Create and use different forms of a
connections within and beyond the field of mathematics, variety of equations, proportions,
students will use various algebraic methods to analyze, and/or formulas (e.g., I=PRT or
Patterns, Functions
MX03-04 Conversion of Units illustrate, extend, and create numerous representations R=I/PT), solving for the needed
and Algebra
(words, numbers, tables, and graphs) of patterns, functions, variable as necessary in given
and algebraic relations as modeled in practical situations. situations.
Skill/
Skill/ Strategy Name Strand Text Standard Text Objective Text
Strategy #
To solve problems, communicate, reason, and make Create and use different forms of a
connections within and beyond the field of mathematics, variety of equations, proportions,
students will use various algebraic methods to analyze, and/or formulas (e.g., I=PRT or
Solve Equations by Patterns, Functions
MX09-01 illustrate, extend, and create numerous representations R=I/PT), solving for the needed
Substitution and Algebra
(words, numbers, tables, and graphs) of patterns, functions, variable as necessary in given
and algebraic relations as modeled in practical situations. situations.
To solve problems, communicate, reason, and make Create and use different forms of a
connections within and beyond the field of mathematics, variety of equations, proportions,
students will use various algebraic methods to analyze, and/or formulas (e.g., I=PRT or
Solve Linear Equations Patterns, Functions
MX09-02 illustrate, extend, and create numerous representations R=I/PT), solving for the needed
With One Unknown and Algebra
(words, numbers, tables, and graphs) of patterns, functions, variable as necessary in given
and algebraic relations as modeled in practical situations. situations.
To solve problems, communicate, reason, and make Create and use different forms of a
connections within and beyond the field of mathematics, variety of equations, proportions,
students will use various algebraic methods to analyze, and/or formulas (e.g., I=PRT or
Solve Quadratic Patterns, Functions
MX09-03 illustrate, extend, and create numerous representations R=I/PT), solving for the needed
Equations and Algebra
(words, numbers, tables, and graphs) of patterns, functions, variable as necessary in given
and algebraic relations as modeled in practical situations. situations.
To solve problems, communicate, reason, and make Create and use different forms of a
connections within and beyond the field of mathematics, variety of equations, proportions,
Solve Equations With students will use various algebraic methods to analyze, and/or formulas (e.g., I=PRT or
Patterns, Functions
MX09-04 More Than One illustrate, extend, and create numerous representations R=I/PT), solving for the needed
and Algebra
Unknown (words, numbers, tables, and graphs) of patterns, functions, variable as necessary in given
and algebraic relations as modeled in practical situations. situations.
To solve problems, communicate, reason, and make Create and use different forms of a
connections within and beyond the field of mathematics, variety of equations, proportions,
Use a Solution of One students will use various algebraic methods to analyze, and/or formulas (e.g., I=PRT or
Patterns, Functions
MX09-05 Equation to Solve illustrate, extend, and create numerous representations R=I/PT), solving for the needed
and Algebra
Another (words, numbers, tables, and graphs) of patterns, functions, variable as necessary in given
and algebraic relations as modeled in practical situations. situations.
Skill/
Skill/ Strategy Name Strand Text Standard Text Objective Text
Strategy #
To solve problems, communicate, reason, and make Create and use different forms of a
connections within and beyond the field of mathematics, variety of equations, proportions,
General Quadratic students will use various algebraic methods to analyze, and/or formulas (e.g., I=PRT or
Patterns, Functions
MX09-06 Equations Using a illustrate, extend, and create numerous representations R=I/PT), solving for the needed
and Algebra
Formula (words, numbers, tables, and graphs) of patterns, functions, variable as necessary in given
and algebraic relations as modeled in practical situations. situations.
To solve problems, communicate, reason, and make Add, subtract, multiply, and factor (1 st
connections within and beyond the field of mathematics, and 2nd degree) polynomials,
students will use various algebraic methods to analyze, describing each step in the process
illustrate, extend, and create numerous representations and the connection between the
Use Quadratic Patterns, Functions
MX58-03 (words, numbers, tables, and graphs) of patterns, functions, algebraic process and the arithmetic
Equations and Algebra
and algebraic relations as modeled in practical situations. process; use simple quadratic
equations with integer roots to solve
practical and mathematical
problems.
To solve problems, communicate, reason, and make Determine the domain and range of
connections within and beyond the field of mathematics, linear relations given a graph or a set
students will use various algebraic methods to analyze, of ordered pairs; explain their
Patterns, Functions
MX109-02 Form and Function illustrate, extend, and create numerous representations importance in problem s1olving
and Algebra
(words, numbers, tables, and graphs) of patterns, functions, situations.
and algebraic relations as modeled in practical situations.
To solve problems, communicate, reason, and make Solve systems of two linear
connections within and beyond the field of mathematics, equations, both algebraically and
Solve Systems of students will use various algebraic methods to analyze, graphically; use graphing calculators
Patterns, Functions
MX55-01 Linear Equations illustrate, extend, and create numerous representations as a primary tool in solving these
and Algebra
Algebraically (words, numbers, tables, and graphs) of patterns, functions, problems and to verify solutions
and algebraic relations as modeled in practical situations. found by other methods.
To solve problems, communicate, reason, and make Solve systems of two linear
connections within and beyond the field of mathematics, equations, both algebraically and
Solve Systems of students will use various algebraic methods to analyze, graphically; use graphing calculators
Patterns, Functions
MX55-02 Linear Equations illustrate, extend, and create numerous representations as a primary tool in solving these
and Algebra
Graphically (words, numbers, tables, and graphs) of patterns, functions, problems and to verify solutions
and algebraic relations as modeled in practical situations. found by other methods.
Skill/
Skill/ Strategy Name Strand Text Standard Text Objective Text
Strategy #
To solve problems, communicate, reason, and make Solve systems of two linear
connections within and beyond the field of mathematics, equations, both algebraically and
students will use various algebraic methods to analyze, graphically; use graphing calculators
Round Off and Patterns, Functions
PX37-01 illustrate, extend, and create numerous representations as a primary tool in solving these
Guesstimate and Algebra
(words, numbers, tables, and graphs) of patterns, functions, problems and to verify solutions
and algebraic relations as modeled in practical situations. found by other methods.
To solve problems, communicate, reason, and make Solve systems of two linear
connections within and beyond the field of mathematics, equations, both algebraically and
students will use various algebraic methods to analyze, graphically; use graphing calculators
Use Your Calculator Patterns, Functions
PX37-02 illustrate, extend, and create numerous representations as a primary tool in solving these
Sparingly and Algebra
(words, numbers, tables, and graphs) of patterns, functions, problems and to verify solutions
and algebraic relations as modeled in practical situations. found by other methods.
To solve problems, communicate, reason, and make Solve systems of two linear
connections within and beyond the field of mathematics, equations, both algebraically and
students will use various algebraic methods to analyze, graphically; use graphing calculators
Patterns, Functions
PX37-03 Show Your Work illustrate, extend, and create numerous representations as a primary tool in solving these
and Algebra
(words, numbers, tables, and graphs) of patterns, functions, problems and to verify solutions
and algebraic relations as modeled in practical situations. found by other methods.
To solve problems, communicate, reason, and make Solve systems of two linear
connections within and beyond the field of mathematics, equations, both algebraically and
students will use various algebraic methods to analyze, graphically; use graphing calculators
Patterns, Functions
PX37-04 Check Backwards illustrate, extend, and create numerous representations as a primary tool in solving these
and Algebra
(words, numbers, tables, and graphs) of patterns, functions, problems and to verify solutions
and algebraic relations as modeled in practical situations. found by other methods.
To solve problems, communicate, reason and make Convert between customary and
Measurement connections within and beyond the field of mathematics, metric systems; convert among
MX26-01 Instruments and Measurement students will use appropriate tools and techniques of monetary systems.
Techniques measurement to determine, estimate, record, and verify direct
and indirect measurements.
To solve problems, communicate, reason and make Convert between customary and
connections within and beyond the field of mathematics, metric systems; convert among
Measurement
MX26-02 Measurement students will use appropriate tools and techniques of monetary systems.
Problems
measurement to determine, estimate, record, and verify direct
and indirect measurements.
Skill/
Skill/ Strategy Name Strand Text Standard Text Objective Text
Strategy #
To solve problems, communicate, reason and make Select and use measurement tools,
Measurement connections within and beyond the field of mathematics, techniques, and formulas to calculate
MX26-01 Instruments and Measurement students will use appropriate tools and techniques of and compare rates, cost, distances,
Techniques measurement to determine, estimate, record, and verify direct interest, temperatures, and
and indirect measurements. weight/mass.
To solve problems, communicate, reason and make Select and use measurement tools,
connections within and beyond the field of mathematics, techniques, and formulas to calculate
Measurement
MX26-02 Measurement students will use appropriate tools and techniques of and compare rates, cost, distances,
Problems
measurement to determine, estimate, record, and verify direct interest, temperatures, and
and indirect measurements. weight/mass.
To solve problems, communicate, reason and make Distinguish and differentiate among
connections within and beyond the field of mathematics, the structures, language and uses of
students will use appropriate tools and techniques of systems of measures (e.g., linear,
measurement to determine, estimate, record, and verify direct square units, cubic units); justify and
Measurement
and indirect measurements. communicate the differences
MX26-01 Instruments and Measurement
between accuracy, precision, error,
Techniques
and tolerance in measurement;
describe how each of these can
affect solutions found in problem
situations.
To solve problems, communicate, reason and make Distinguish and differentiate among
connections within and beyond the field of mathematics, the structures, language and uses of
students will use appropriate tools and techniques of systems of measures (e.g., linear,
measurement to determine, estimate, record, and verify direct square units, cubic units); justify and
Measurement and indirect measurements. communicate the differences
MX26-02 Measurement
Problems between accuracy, precision, error,
and tolerance in measurement;
describe how each of these can
affect solutions found in problem
situations.
To solve problems, communicate, reason and make Use and interpret consumer data
connections within and beyond the field of mathematics, (e.g., amortization tables, tax tables,
students will use appropriate tools and techniques of and compound interest charts) to
MX23-01 Tables and Charts Measurement
measurement to determine, estimate, record, and verify direct make informed financial decisions
and indirect measurements. related to practical applications such
as budget.
Skill/
Skill/ Strategy Name Strand Text Standard Text Objective Text
Strategy #
To solve problems, communicate, reason and make Use and interpret consumer data
connections within and beyond the field of mathematics, (e.g., amortization tables, tax tables,
students will use appropriate tools and techniques of and compound interest charts) to
MX23-02 Graphs Measurement
measurement to determine, estimate, record, and verify direct make informed financial decisions
and indirect measurements. related to practical applications such
as budget.
To solve problems, communicate, reason and make Use and interpret consumer data
connections within and beyond the field of mathematics, (e.g., amortization tables, tax tables,
students will use appropriate tools and techniques of and compound interest charts) to
MX23-03 Bar Graphs Measurement
measurement to determine, estimate, record, and verify direct make informed financial decisions
and indirect measurements. related to practical applications such
as budget.
To solve problems, communicate, reason and make Use and interpret consumer data
connections within and beyond the field of mathematics, (e.g., amortization tables, tax tables,
students will use appropriate tools and techniques of and compound interest charts) to
MX23-04 Circle Graphs Measurement
measurement to determine, estimate, record, and verify direct make informed financial decisions
and indirect measurements. related to practical applications such
as budget.
To solve problems, communicate, reason and make Use and interpret consumer data
connections within and beyond the field of mathematics, (e.g., amortization tables, tax tables,
students will use appropriate tools and techniques of and compound interest charts) to
MX23-05 Line Graphs Measurement
measurement to determine, estimate, record, and verify direct make informed financial decisions
and indirect measurements. related to practical applications such
as budget.
To solve problems, communicate, reason and make Use relationships (e.g., proportions)
connections within and beyond the field of mathematics, and formulas (indirect measurement)
students will use appropriate tools and techniques of to determine the measurement of
MX03-01 Ratios Measurement
measurement to determine, estimate, record, and verify direct unknown dimensions, angles, areas,
and indirect measurements. and volumes to solve problems.
To solve problems, communicate, reason and make Use relationships (e.g., proportions)
connections within and beyond the field of mathematics, and formulas (indirect measurement)
students will use appropriate tools and techniques of to determine the measurement of
MX03-02 Ratio Variations Measurement
measurement to determine, estimate, record, and verify direct unknown dimensions, angles, areas,
and indirect measurements. and volumes to solve problems.
Skill/
Skill/ Strategy Name Strand Text Standard Text Objective Text
Strategy #
To solve problems, communicate, reason and make Use relationships (e.g., proportions)
connections within and beyond the field of mathematics, and formulas (indirect measurement)
students will use appropriate tools and techniques of to determine the measurement of
MX03-03 Proportions Measurement
measurement to determine, estimate, record, and verify direct unknown dimensions, angles, areas,
and indirect measurements. and volumes to solve problems.
To solve problems, communicate, reason and make Use relationships (e.g., proportions)
connections within and beyond the field of mathematics, and formulas (indirect measurement)
students will use appropriate tools and techniques of to determine the measurement of
MX03-04 Conversion of Units Measurement
measurement to determine, estimate, record, and verify direct unknown dimensions, angles, areas,
and indirect measurements. and volumes to solve problems.
To solve problems, communicate, and make connections Identify and use the properties of
within and beyond the field of mathematics, students will polygons (including interior and
Regular and Irregular Spatial
identify, represent, verify, and apply spatial relationships and exterior angles) and elements of
MX16-06 Polygons and Other Relationships and
geometric properties. circles (e.g., angles, arcs, chords,
Shapes Geometry
secants and tangents) to solve
practical problems.
To solve problems, communicate, and make connections Use coordinate geometry to graph
within and beyond the field of mathematics, students will linear equations, determine slopes of
identify, represent, verify, and apply spatial relationships and lines, identify parallel and
Spatial geometric properties. perpendicular lines and find possible
MX13-01 Number Lines Relationships and solutions to sets of equations; use
Geometry algebraic techniques to solve
problems determined by geometric
relationships.
To solve problems, communicate, and make connections Use coordinate geometry to graph
within and beyond the field of mathematics, students will linear equations, determine slopes of
identify, represent, verify, and apply spatial relationships and lines, identify parallel and
Spatial geometric properties. perpendicular lines and find possible
MX13-02 Definitions Relationships and solutions to sets of equations; use
Geometry algebraic techniques to solve
problems determined by geometric
relationships.
Skill/
Skill/ Strategy Name Strand Text Standard Text Objective Text
Strategy #
To solve problems, communicate, and make connections Use coordinate geometry to graph
within and beyond the field of mathematics, students will linear equations, determine slopes of
identify, represent, verify, and apply spatial relationships and lines, identify parallel and
Spatial geometric properties. perpendicular lines and find possible
Distance Between Two
MX13-03 Relationships and solutions to sets of equations; use
Points
Geometry algebraic techniques to solve
problems determined by geometric
relationships.
To solve problems, communicate, and make connections Use coordinate geometry to graph
within and beyond the field of mathematics, students will linear equations, determine slopes of
identify, represent, verify, and apply spatial relationships and lines, identify parallel and
Spatial geometric properties. perpendicular lines and find possible
Determine the Midpoint
MX13-04 Relationships and solutions to sets of equations; use
of a Line Segment
Geometry algebraic techniques to solve
problems determined by geometric
relationships.
To solve problems, communicate, and make connections Use coordinate geometry to graph
within and beyond the field of mathematics, students will linear equations, determine slopes of
identify, represent, verify, and apply spatial relationships and lines, identify parallel and
Spatial geometric properties. perpendicular lines and find possible
Plot the Graph of a
MX13-05 Relationships and solutions to sets of equations; use
Line
Geometry algebraic techniques to solve
problems determined by geometric
relationships.
To solve problems, communicate, and make connections Use coordinate geometry to graph
within and beyond the field of mathematics, students will linear equations, determine slopes of
identify, represent, verify, and apply spatial relationships and lines, identify parallel and
Spatial geometric properties. perpendicular lines and find possible
MX13-06 The Y-Intercept Relationships and solutions to sets of equations; use
Geometry algebraic techniques to solve
problems determined by geometric
relationships.
Skill/
Skill/ Strategy Name Strand Text Standard Text Objective Text
Strategy #
To solve problems, communicate, and make connections Use coordinate geometry to graph
within and beyond the field of mathematics, students will linear equations, determine slopes of
identify, represent, verify, and apply spatial relationships and lines, identify parallel and
Spatial geometric properties. perpendicular lines and find possible
MX13-07 The X-Intercept Relationships and solutions to sets of equations; use
Geometry algebraic techniques to solve
problems determined by geometric
relationships.
To solve problems, communicate, and make connections Use coordinate geometry to graph
within and beyond the field of mathematics, students will linear equations, determine slopes of
identify, represent, verify, and apply spatial relationships and lines, identify parallel and
Spatial geometric properties. perpendicular lines and find possible
MX13-08 Find the Slope Relationships and solutions to sets of equations; use
Geometry algebraic techniques to solve
problems determined by geometric
relationships.
To solve problems, communicate, and make connections Use complementary and
within and beyond the field of mathematics, students will supplementary angles, congruent
Plane Spatial identify, represent, verify, and apply spatial relationships and angles, vertical angles, angles
MX14-01 Geometry—Basic Relationships and geometric properties. formed when parallel lines are cut by
Concepts Geometry a transversal, and angles in polygons
to solve practical problems.
To solve problems, communicate, and make connections Use complementary and
within and beyond the field of mathematics, students will supplementary angles, congruent
Spatial identify, represent, verify, and apply spatial relationships and angles, vertical angles, angles
MX14-02 Angles Relationships and geometric properties. formed when parallel lines are cut by
Geometry a transversal, and angles in polygons
to solve practical problems.
To solve problems, communicate, and make connections Use complementary and
within and beyond the field of mathematics, students will supplementary angles, congruent
Spatial identify, represent, verify, and apply spatial relationships and angles, vertical angles, angles
Complimentary and
MX14-03 Relationships and geometric properties. formed when parallel lines are cut by
Supplementary Angles
Geometry a transversal, and angles in polygons
to solve practical problems.
Skill/
Skill/ Strategy Name Strand Text Standard Text Objective Text
Strategy #
To solve problems, communicate, and make connections Use complementary and
within and beyond the field of mathematics, students will supplementary angles, congruent
Spatial identify, represent, verify, and apply spatial relationships and angles, vertical angles, angles
MX14-04 Vertical Angles Relationships and geometric properties. formed when parallel lines are cut by
Geometry a transversal, and angles in polygons
to solve practical problems.
To solve problems, communicate, and make connections Use complementary and
within and beyond the field of mathematics, students will supplementary angles, congruent
Spatial identify, represent, verify, and apply spatial relationships and angles, vertical angles, angles
MX14-05 Parallel Lines Relationships and geometric properties. formed when parallel lines are cut by
Geometry a transversal, and angles in polygons
to solve practical problems.
To solve problems, communicate, and make connections Use complementary and
within and beyond the field of mathematics, students will supplementary angles, congruent
Regular and Irregular Spatial identify, represent, verify, and apply spatial relationships and angles, vertical angles, angles
MX16-06 Polygons and Other Relationships and geometric properties. formed when parallel lines are cut by
Shapes Geometry a transversal, and angles in polygons
to solve practical problems.
To solve problems, communicate, and make connections Apply the Pythagorean Theorem, its
Spatial within and beyond the field of mathematics, students will converse, properties of special right
Perpendicular
MX15-02 Relationships and identify, represent, verify, and apply spatial relationships and triangles, and right triangle
Bisectors
Geometry geometric properties. trigonometry to solve practical
problems.
To solve problems, communicate, and make connections Construct, justify and defend
within and beyond the field of mathematics, students will mathematical conclusions using
Statements, Spatial
identify, represent, verify, and apply spatial relationships and logical, sequential, deductive
MX25-01 Negations, and Relationships and
geometric properties. reasoning supported by established
Compound Sentences Geometry
mathematical principles.
To solve problems, communicate, and make connections Construct, justify and defend
within and beyond the field of mathematics, students will mathematical conclusions using
Spatial
identify, represent, verify, and apply spatial relationships and logical, sequential, deductive
MX25-02 The Language of Logic Relationships and
geometric properties. reasoning supported by established
Geometry
mathematical principles.
Skill/
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Strategy #
To solve problems, communicate, and make connections Construct, justify and defend
within and beyond the field of mathematics, students will mathematical conclusions using
Spatial
identify, represent, verify, and apply spatial relationships and logical, sequential, deductive
MX25-03 Truth Values Relationships and
geometric properties. reasoning supported by established
Geometry
mathematical principles.
To solve problems, communicate, and make connections Construct, justify and defend
within and beyond the field of mathematics, students will mathematical conclusions using
Spatial
identify, represent, verify, and apply spatial relationships and logical, sequential, deductive
MX25-04 Venn Diagrams Relationships and
geometric properties. reasoning supported by established
Geometry
mathematical principles.
To solve problems, communicate, reason, and make Design, conduct, analyze, and
connections within and beyond the field of mathematics, communicate the results of multi-
MX22-02 Probability Data Analysis students will collect, organize, display, interpret, and analyze stage probability experiments.
data to determine statistical relationships and probability
projections.
To solve problems, communicate, reason, and make Design, conduct, analyze, and
connections within and beyond the field of mathematics, communicate the results of multi-
A Closer Look at
MX52-01 Data Analysis students will collect, organize, display, interpret, and analyze stage probability experiments.
Probability
data to determine statistical relationships and probability
projections.
To solve problems, communicate, reason, and make Design, conduct, analyze, and
connections within and beyond the field of mathematics, communicate the results of multi-
MX52-02 Effect of Replacement Data Analysis students will collect, organize, display, interpret, and analyze stage probability experiments.
data to determine statistical relationships and probability
projections.
To solve problems, communicate, reason, and make Design, conduct, analyze, and
connections within and beyond the field of mathematics, communicate the results of multi-
MX52-03 Compound Events Data Analysis students will collect, organize, display, interpret, and analyze stage probability experiments.
data to determine statistical relationships and probability
projections.
To solve problems, communicate, reason, and make Distinguish between and apply
connections within and beyond the field of mathematics, permutations and combinations
Permutations and
MX22-01 Data Analysis students will collect, organize, display, interpret, and analyze using a variety of methods, including
Combinations
data to determine statistical relationships and probability The Fundamental Counting Principle.
projections.
Skill/
Skill/ Strategy Name Strand Text Standard Text Objective Text
Strategy #
To solve problems, communicate, reason, and make Select and use the measures of
connections within and beyond the field of mathematics, central tendency such as mean,
students will collect, organize, display, interpret, and analyze median, mode and variability
MX19-01 Averages Data Analysis
data to determine statistical relationships and probability including range, distribution and
projections. possible outliers that are appropriate
for given situations.
To solve problems, communicate, reason, and make Select and use the measures of
connections within and beyond the field of mathematics, central tendency such as mean,
students will collect, organize, display, interpret, and analyze median, mode and variability
MX19-02 Medians Data Analysis
data to determine statistical relationships and probability including range, distribution and
projections. possible outliers that are appropriate
for given situations.
To solve problems, communicate, reason, and make Select and use the measures of
connections within and beyond the field of mathematics, central tendency such as mean,
students will collect, organize, display, interpret, and analyze median, mode and variability
MX19-03 Modes Data Analysis
data to determine statistical relationships and probability including range, distribution and
projections. possible outliers that are appropriate
for given situations.
To solve problems, communicate, reason, and make Select and use the measures of
connections within and beyond the field of mathematics, central tendency such as mean,
Percentiles, Quartiles, students will collect, organize, display, interpret, and analyze median, mode and variability
MX19-05 Data Analysis
and Range data to determine statistical relationships and probability including range, distribution and
projections. possible outliers that are appropriate
for given situations.
To solve problems, communicate, reason, and make Analyze the validity of statistical
connections within and beyond the field of mathematics, conclusions noting various sources
students will collect, organize, display, interpret, and analyze of bias, misuse, and abuse of data
data to determine statistical relationships and probability caused by a wide variety of factors
projections. including choices of scale, probability
MX19-01 Averages Data Analysis
versus odds, inappropriate uses of
measures of central tendency,
inaccurate curve fitting and
inappropriate uses of controls or
sample groups.
Skill/
Skill/ Strategy Name Strand Text Standard Text Objective Text
Strategy #
To solve problems, communicate, reason, and make Analyze the validity of statistical
connections within and beyond the field of mathematics, conclusions noting various sources
students will collect, organize, display, interpret, and analyze of bias, misuse, and abuse of data
data to determine statistical relationships and probability caused by a wide variety of factors
projections. including choices of scale, probability
MX19-02 Medians Data Analysis
versus odds, inappropriate uses of
measures of central tendency,
inaccurate curve fitting and
inappropriate uses of controls or
sample groups.
To solve problems, communicate, reason, and make Analyze the validity of statistical
connections within and beyond the field of mathematics, conclusions noting various sources
students will collect, organize, display, interpret, and analyze of bias, misuse, and abuse of data
data to determine statistical relationships and probability caused by a wide variety of factors
projections. including choices of scale, probability
MX19-03 Modes Data Analysis
versus odds, inappropriate uses of
measures of central tendency,
inaccurate curve fitting and
inappropriate uses of controls or
sample groups.
To solve problems, communicate, reason, and make Analyze the validity of statistical
connections within and beyond the field of mathematics, conclusions noting various sources
students will collect, organize, display, interpret, and analyze of bias, misuse, and abuse of data
data to determine statistical relationships and probability caused by a wide variety of factors
projections. including choices of scale, probability
MX19-04 Histograms Data Analysis
versus odds, inappropriate uses of
measures of central tendency,
inaccurate curve fitting and
inappropriate uses of controls or
sample groups.
Skill/
Skill/ Strategy Name Strand Text Standard Text Objective Text
Strategy #
To solve problems, communicate, reason, and make Analyze the validity of statistical
connections within and beyond the field of mathematics, conclusions noting various sources
students will collect, organize, display, interpret, and analyze of bias, misuse, and abuse of data
data to determine statistical relationships and probability caused by a wide variety of factors
Percentiles, Quartiles, projections. including choices of scale, probability
MX19-05 Data Analysis
and Range versus odds, inappropriate uses of
measures of central tendency,
inaccurate curve fitting and
inappropriate uses of controls or
sample groups.
To solve problems, communicate, reason, and make Analyze the validity of statistical
connections within and beyond the field of mathematics, conclusions noting various sources
students will collect, organize, display, interpret, and analyze of bias, misuse, and abuse of data
data to determine statistical relationships and probability caused by a wide variety of factors
Standard Deviation projections. including choices of scale, probability
MX19-06 Data Analysis
and Variance versus odds, inappropriate uses of
measures of central tendency,
inaccurate curve fitting and
inappropriate uses of controls or
sample groups.
To solve problems, communicate, reason, and make Analyze the validity of statistical
connections within and beyond the field of mathematics, conclusions noting various sources
students will collect, organize, display, interpret, and analyze of bias, misuse, and abuse of data
data to determine statistical relationships and probability caused by a wide variety of factors
projections. including choices of scale, probability
MX22-02 Probability Data Analysis
versus odds, inappropriate uses of
measures of central tendency,
inaccurate curve fitting and
inappropriate uses of controls or
sample groups.
Skill/
Skill/ Strategy Name Strand Text Standard Text Objective Text
Strategy #
To solve problems, communicate, reason, and make Analyze the validity of statistical
connections within and beyond the field of mathematics, conclusions noting various sources
students will collect, organize, display, interpret, and analyze of bias, misuse, and abuse of data
data to determine statistical relationships and probability caused by a wide variety of factors
A Closer Look at projections. including choices of scale, probability
MX52-01 Data Analysis
Probability versus odds, inappropriate uses of
measures of central tendency,
inaccurate curve fitting and
inappropriate uses of controls or
sample groups.
To solve problems, communicate, reason, and make Analyze the validity of statistical
connections within and beyond the field of mathematics, conclusions noting various sources
students will collect, organize, display, interpret, and analyze of bias, misuse, and abuse of data
data to determine statistical relationships and probability caused by a wide variety of factors
projections. including choices of scale, probability
MX52-02 Effect of Replacement Data Analysis
versus odds, inappropriate uses of
measures of central tendency,
inaccurate curve fitting and
inappropriate uses of controls or
sample groups.
To solve problems, communicate, reason, and make Analyze the validity of statistical
connections within and beyond the field of mathematics, conclusions noting various sources
students will collect, organize, display, interpret, and analyze of bias, misuse, and abuse of data
data to determine statistical relationships and probability caused by a wide variety of factors
projections. including choices of scale, probability
MX52-03 Compound Events Data Analysis
versus odds, inappropriate uses of
measures of central tendency,
inaccurate curve fitting and
inappropriate uses of controls or
sample groups.
To solve problems, communicate, reason, and make Design, construct, analyze, and
connections within and beyond the field of mathematics, select an appropriate type of graph
students will collect, organize, display, interpret, and analyze to represent data to communicate
MX41-01 Graphs Data Analysis data to determine statistical relationships and probability the results of statistical experiments
projections. (e.g., write a survey question and
analyze and communicate the
findings).
Skill/
Skill/ Strategy Name Strand Text Standard Text Objective Text
Strategy #
To solve problems, communicate, reason, and make Design, construct, analyze, and
connections within and beyond the field of mathematics, select an appropriate type of graph
students will collect, organize, display, interpret, and analyze to represent data to communicate
MX41-02 Diagrams Data Analysis data to determine statistical relationships and probability the results of statistical experiments
projections. (e.g., write a survey question and
analyze and communicate the
findings).
To solve problems, communicate, reason, and make Design, construct, analyze, and
connections within and beyond the field of mathematics, select an appropriate type of graph
students will collect, organize, display, interpret, and analyze to represent data to communicate
MX41-03 Tables Data Analysis data to determine statistical relationships and probability the results of statistical experiments
projections. (e.g., write a survey question and
analyze and communicate the
findings).
Students will develop their ability to solve problems by Use technology, including
engaging in developmentally appropriate problem solving calculators, to solve problems and
opportunities in which there is a need to use various verify solutions.
approaches to investigate and understand mathematical
Use Your Calculator
PX37-02 Problem Solving concepts in order to: formulate their own problems; find
Sparingly
solutions to problems from everyday situations; develop and
apply strategies to solve a wide variety of problems; and
integrate mathematical reasoning, communication and
connections.
Students will develop their ability to solve problems by Use technology, including
engaging in developmentally appropriate problem solving calculators, to investigate, define,
opportunities in which there is a need to use various and describe quantitative
approaches to investigate and understand mathematical relationships such as patterns and
Use Your Calculator
PX37-02 Problem Solving concepts in order to: formulate their own problems; find functions.
Sparingly
solutions to problems from everyday situations; develop and
apply strategies to solve a wide variety of problems; and
integrate mathematical reasoning, communication and
connections.
State: Nevada
Grades: 9-12
Content: Language Arts
Standards Correlation Date: 9/03
Skill/ Skill/ Strategy
Strand Text Standard Text Objective Text
Strategy # Name
Students know and use word analysis skills Apply knowledge of Anglo-Saxon-, Greek-, and
In the Beginning,
and strategies to comprehend new words Latin-derived roots and affixes to determine the
PX21-01 There Was the Reading
encountered in text. meaning of unknown vocabulary across the
Word
curriculum.
Students know and use word analysis skills Apply knowledge of Anglo-Saxon-, Greek-, and
Use Prefixes or and strategies to comprehend new words Latin-derived roots and affixes to determine the
PX21-02 Reading
Roots encountered in text. meaning of unknown vocabulary across the
curriculum.
Students know and use word analysis skills Apply knowledge of Anglo-Saxon-, Greek-, and
Connect the and strategies to comprehend new words Latin-derived roots and affixes to determine the
PX21-03 Reading
Words encountered in text. meaning of unknown vocabulary across the
curriculum.
Students know and use word analysis skills Discern subtle differences between closely related
Connect the
PX21-03 Reading and strategies to comprehend new words words (e.g., thin and slender); use references as
Words
encountered in text. necessary.
Students know and use word analysis skills Apply knowledge of syntax and literary allusions to
Connect the
PX21-03 Reading and strategies to comprehend new words acquire an understanding of new words and to
Words
encountered in text. comprehend text.
Students use reading process skills and Refine pre-reading strategies such as accessing
PX30-01 Read Carefully Reading strategies to build comprehension. prior knowledge, predicting, previewing, and setting
a purpose to ensure comprehension.
Students use reading process skills and Refine pre-reading strategies such as accessing
PX30-03 Read for Results Reading strategies to build comprehension. prior knowledge, predicting, previewing, and setting
a purpose to ensure comprehension.
Students use reading process skills and Use specific repair strategies such as summarizing,
MX35-02 Use Annotations Reading strategies to build comprehension. clarifying ambiguities, and consulting other sources.
Skill/ Skill/ Strategy
Strand Text Standard Text Objective Text
Strategy # Name
Students use reading process skills and Use specific repair strategies such as summarizing,
PX30-02 Write On Reading strategies to build comprehension. clarifying ambiguities, and consulting other sources.
Students read to comprehend, interpret, and Analyze characters, plots, setting, themes, and
Analyze the
MX27-01 Reading evaluate literature from a variety of authors, points of view in any given piece of literature.
Setting
cultures, and times.
Determine and Students read to comprehend, interpret, and Analyze characters, plots, setting, themes, and
MX27-04 Support Theme or Reading evaluate literature from a variety of authors, points of view in any given piece of literature.
Tone cultures, and times.
Determine and Students read to comprehend, interpret, and Make inferences supported by the text regarding
MX27-04 Support Theme or Reading evaluate literature from a variety of authors, characters, plots, settings, and themes.
Tone cultures, and times.
Classify and Students read to comprehend, interpret, and Make inferences supported by the text regarding
MX27-03 Evaluate Reading evaluate literature from a variety of authors, characters, plots, settings, and themes.
Character cultures, and times.
Identify and Students read to comprehend, interpret, and Make inferences supported by the text regarding
MX27-02 Interpret Point of Reading evaluate literature from a variety of authors, characters, plots, settings, and themes.
View cultures, and times.
Students read to comprehend, interpret, and Make inferences supported by the text regarding
Analyze the
MX27-01 Reading evaluate literature from a variety of authors, characters, plots, settings, and themes.
Setting
cultures, and times.
Students read to comprehend, interpret, and Analyze viewpoints and messages in relation to the
Identify and
MX27-05 Reading evaluate literature from a variety of authors, historical and cultural context of recognized works of
Compare Genres
cultures, and times. British, American, or world literature.
Determine and Students read to comprehend, interpret, and Use textual evidence to analyze the theme or
MX27-04 Support Theme or Reading evaluate literature from a variety of authors, meaning of a selection.
Tone cultures, and times.
Students read to comprehend, interpret, and Analyze and evaluate ways authors use imagery,
MX28-01 Metaphor Reading evaluate literature from a variety of authors, figures of speech, and sound to elicit reader
cultures, and times. response.
Students read to comprehend, interpret, and Analyze and evaluate ways authors use imagery,
MX28-03 Irony Reading evaluate literature from a variety of authors, figures of speech, and sound to elicit reader
cultures, and times. response.
Skill/ Skill/ Strategy
Strand Text Standard Text Objective Text
Strategy # Name
Students read to comprehend, interpret, and Analyze and evaluate ways authors use imagery,
MX28-02 Symbol Reading evaluate literature from a variety of authors, figures of speech, and sound to elicit reader
cultures, and times. response.
Students read to comprehend, interpret, and Analyze how irony, tone, mood, style, syntax, and
MX28-03 Irony Reading evaluate literature from a variety of authors, sound of language are used for rhetorical and
cultures, and times. aesthetic purposes.
Identify Author’s Students read to comprehend, interpret, and Analyze the effects of an author's choice of literary
MX29-01 Purpose and Point Reading evaluate literature from a variety of authors, form.
of View cultures, and times.
Students read to comprehend, interpret, and Analyze text features and rhetorical strategies of
Identify Author’s evaluate informational texts for specific different types of primary source documents (e.g.,
MX29-01 Purpose and Point Reading purposes. policy statements, speeches, debates, diaries,
of View platforms) and identify how authors use the features
to achieve their purposes.
Students write a variety of texts that inform, Write a research paper that develops a thesis,
The Writing persuade, describe, evaluate, or tell a story contains information selected from at least ten
MX30-01 Writing
Process and are appropriate to purpose and sources, and conforms to a style manual.
audience.
Students write a variety of texts that inform, Write a research paper that develops a thesis,
persuade, describe, evaluate, or tell a story contains information selected from at least ten
PX45-01 Prewriting Writing
and are appropriate to purpose and sources, and conforms to a style manual.
audience.
Students write a variety of texts that inform, Write a research paper that develops a thesis,
Identify Your
persuade, describe, evaluate, or tell a story contains information selected from at least ten
MX30-02 Audience and Writing
and are appropriate to purpose and sources, and conforms to a style manual.
Purpose
audience.
Students write a variety of texts that inform, Write reflective texts that draw comparisons
The Writing persuade, describe, evaluate, or tell a story between specific incidents and broader themes.
MX30-01 Writing
Process and are appropriate to purpose and
audience.
Students write a variety of texts that inform, Write reflective texts that draw comparisons
persuade, describe, evaluate, or tell a story between specific incidents and broader themes.
PX45-01 Prewriting Writing
and are appropriate to purpose and
audience.
Skill/ Skill/ Strategy
Strand Text Standard Text Objective Text
Strategy # Name
Students write a variety of texts that inform, Write reflective texts that draw comparisons
Identify Your
persuade, describe, evaluate, or tell a story between specific incidents and broader themes.
MX30-02 Audience and Writing
and are appropriate to purpose and
Purpose
audience.
Students write a variety of texts that inform, Write responses to literature that analyze and
Determine Key persuade, describe, evaluate, or tell a story critique the use of imagery, language, themes,
MX30-04 Writing
Points and are appropriate to purpose and stylistic devices, and tone.
audience.
Students write a variety of texts that inform, Write persuasive texts that evaluate, interpret, or
Identify Your
persuade, describe, evaluate, or tell a story speculate using specific rhetorical devices to
MX30-02 Audience and Writing
and are appropriate to purpose and support assertions; clarify and defend positions with
Purpose
audience. precise and relevant evidence.
Students write a variety of texts that inform, Write persuasive texts that evaluate, interpret, or
The Writing persuade, describe, evaluate, or tell a story speculate using specific rhetorical devices to
MX30-01 Writing
Process and are appropriate to purpose and support assertions; clarify and defend positions with
audience. precise and relevant evidence.
Students write a variety of texts that inform, Write persuasive texts that evaluate, interpret, or
persuade, describe, evaluate, or tell a story speculate using specific rhetorical devices to
PX45-01 Prewriting Writing
and are appropriate to purpose and support assertions; clarify and defend positions with
audience. precise and relevant evidence.
Students write with a clear focus and logical Generate ideas for writing by selecting appropriate
The Writing development, evaluating, revising, and pre-writing strategies with attention to audience,
MX30-01 Writing
Process editing for organization, style, tone, and word purpose, and personal style.
choice.
Students write with a clear focus and logical Generate ideas for writing by selecting appropriate
development, evaluating, revising, and pre-writing strategies with attention to audience,
PX45-01 Prewriting Writing
editing for organization, style, tone, and word purpose, and personal style.
choice.
Students write with a clear focus and logical Organize ideas in compositions by selecting and
Select an
development, evaluating, revising, and applying structures such as comparison/contrast or
MX30-05 Organizational Writing
editing for organization, style, tone, and word cause/effect, which enhance the central idea,
Structure
choice. theme, or purpose.
Skill/ Skill/ Strategy
Strand Text Standard Text Objective Text
Strategy # Name
Students write with a clear focus and logical Organize ideas in compositions by selecting and
Group Ideas and
development, evaluating, revising, and applying structures such as comparison/contrast or
MX30-06 Sequence Writing
editing for organization, style, tone, and word cause/effect, which enhance the central idea,
Information
choice. theme, or purpose.
Students write with a clear focus and logical Write compositions that present complex ideas in a
Reread and development, evaluating, revising, and sustained and compelling manner.
MX32-01 Writing
Revise editing for organization, style, tone, and word
choice.
Students write with a clear focus and logical Revise writing to improve word choice, organization,
development, evaluating, revising, and and point of view, using given criteria such as
PX45-03 Revising Writing
editing for organization, style, tone, and word rubrics or feedback from others.
choice.
Students write with a clear focus and logical Edit for use of standard English.
development, evaluating, revising, and
PX45-04 Proofreading Writing
editing for organization, style, tone, and word
choice.
Students write with a clear focus and logical Edit for use of standard English.
Proofread development, evaluating, revising, and
MX32-02 Writing
Carefully editing for organization, style, tone, and word
choice.
Students write using standard English Apply the rules of usage, grammar, and
Proofread grammar, usage, punctuation, capitalization, capitalization with few significant errors; use
MX32-02 Writing
Carefully and spelling modifiers, parallel structure, and subordination
correctly in writing.
Students write using standard English Apply the rules of usage, grammar, and
grammar, usage, punctuation, capitalization, capitalization with few significant errors; use
PX45-04 Proofreading Writing
and spelling modifiers, parallel structure, and subordination
correctly in writing.
Students write using standard English Apply the rules of usage, grammar, and
Sentence
grammar, usage, punctuation, capitalization, capitalization with few significant errors; use
MX24-02 Correction Writing
and spelling modifiers, parallel structure, and subordination
Questions
correctly in writing.
Students write using standard English Use multiple structures such as inversion,
Choose Parallel
MX44-02 Writing grammar, usage, punctuation, capitalization, parallelism, and sentences of varying lengths for
Structure
and spelling stylistic effect.
Skill/ Skill/ Strategy
Strand Text Standard Text Objective Text
Strategy # Name
Students write using standard English Use multiple structures such as inversion,
Fix Sentence
MX44-01 Writing grammar, usage, punctuation, capitalization, parallelism, and sentences of varying lengths for
Fragments
and spelling stylistic effect.
Paragraph Students write using standard English Use multiple structures such as inversion,
MX24-03 Improvement Writing grammar, usage, punctuation, capitalization, parallelism, and sentences of varying lengths for
Questions and spelling stylistic effect.
Sentence Students write using standard English Use multiple structures such as inversion,
MX24-02 Correction Writing grammar, usage, punctuation, capitalization, parallelism, and sentences of varying lengths for
Questions and spelling stylistic effect.
Students write using standard English Use rules of punctuation; manipulate conventions
MX38-01 Commas Writing grammar, usage, punctuation, capitalization, for emphasis in writing.
and spelling
Students write using standard English Use rules of punctuation; manipulate conventions
Colons and
MX38-02 Writing grammar, usage, punctuation, capitalization, for emphasis in writing.
Semicolons
and spelling
Students write using standard English Use rules of punctuation; manipulate conventions
MX38-03 Odds and Endings Writing grammar, usage, punctuation, capitalization, for emphasis in writing.
and spelling
Sentence Students write using standard English Use rules of punctuation; manipulate conventions
MX24-02 Correction Writing grammar, usage, punctuation, capitalization, for emphasis in writing.
Questions and spelling
Students write using standard English Demonstrate conventional spelling.
Proofread
MX32-02 Writing grammar, usage, punctuation, capitalization,
Carefully
and spelling
Students write using standard English Demonstrate conventional spelling.
MX68-03 The Details Count Writing grammar, usage, punctuation, capitalization,
and spelling
Formulate research questions, use a variety Evaluate possible sources of information for
Look for Literary of sources to obtain information, weigh the credibility and usefulness.
PX46-03 Research
Merit evidence, draw valid conclusions, and
present findings.
Formulate research questions, use a variety Evaluate possible sources of information for
Go with What You of sources to obtain information, weigh the credibility and usefulness.
PX46-04 Research
Know evidence, draw valid conclusions, and
present findings.
Skill/ Skill/ Strategy
Strand Text Standard Text Objective Text
Strategy # Name
Formulate research questions, use a variety Evaluate possible sources of information for
Provide of sources to obtain information, weigh the credibility and usefulness.
MX31-02 Research
Supporting Details evidence, draw valid conclusions, and
present findings.
Formulate research questions, use a variety Evaluate possible sources of information for
Structure the of sources to obtain information, weigh the credibility and usefulness.
MX70-02 Research
Message evidence, draw valid conclusions, and
present findings.
Formulate research questions, use a variety Evaluate possible sources of information for
There's Strength in of sources to obtain information, weigh the credibility and usefulness.
MX70-03 Research
Numbers evidence, draw valid conclusions, and
present findings.
Formulate research questions, use a variety Cite sources of information using a standard method
Use Quoted
of sources to obtain information, weigh the of documentation.
MX31-03 Material Research
evidence, draw valid conclusions, and
Appropriately
present findings.
State: Nevada
Grades: 9-12
Content: Science
Standards Correlation Date: 9/03
Skill/ Skill/ Strategy
Strand Text Standard Text Objective Text
Strategy # Name
Forces and Motion—Students understand that Investigate and describe how changes in
Physical
MX82-01 Newton's Laws forces such as gravitational, electrical, and motion are based on the laws of motion .
Science
magnetic influence the motion of objects.
Forces and Motion—Students understand that Explain that the force of attraction that exists
Physical forces such as gravitational, electrical, and between two masses is inversely proportional
MX82-01 Newton's Laws
Science magnetic influence the motion of objects. to the square of the distance between them.
Forces and Motion—Students understand that Investigate and describe that the usefulness
Physical forces such as gravitational, electrical, and of a simple machine such as a wheel or axle
MX82-02 Machines
Science magnetic influence the motion of objects. is based on its function, mechanical
advantage, and efficiency.
Forces and Motion—Students understand that Investigate and describe the relationship that
Physical forces such as gravitational, electrical, and exists between force, pressure, and area in
MX82-01 Newton's Laws
Science magnetic influence the motion of objects. general, and between pressure and depth in
liquids.
Forces and Motion—Students understand that Investigate and explain that magnetic forces
forces such as gravitational, electrical, and are related to electric forces and can be
Physical
MX81-03 Magnetism magnetic influence the motion of objects. thought of as different aspects of a single
Science
electromagnetic force. (e.g., electric motors,
generators, radios).
Structure and Properties of Matter—Students Explain that substances can be identified on
understand that materials have distinct properties the basis of specific energies given off or
Chemical Physical
MX79-04 which depend on the amount of matter present, its taken in by that substance.
Reactions Science
chemical composition, and structure.
Structure and Properties of Matter—Students Explain that substances can be identified on
Understanding understand that materials have distinct properties the basis of specific energies given off or
Physical
MX87-01 Chemical which depend on the amount of matter present, its taken in by that substance.
Science
Reactions chemical composition, and structure.
Skill/ Skill/ Strategy
Strand Text Standard Text Objective Text
Strategy # Name
Structure and Properties of Matter—Students Explain how atoms may bond with one
understand that materials have distinct properties another by transferring or sharing electrons
Chemical Physical
MX79-04 which depend on the amount of matter present, its that are farthest from the nucleus.
Reactions Science
chemical composition, and structure.
Structure and Properties of Matter—Students Explain that the electromagnetic force
understand that materials have distinct properties between the nucleus and electrons holds the
Physical
MX79-02 Atoms which depend on the amount of matter present, its atom together.
Science
chemical composition, and structure.
Structure and Properties of Matter—Students Explain that carbon atoms can bond to one
understand that materials have distinct properties another to form a large variety of structures,
Physical
MX88-01 Elements of Life which depend on the amount of matter present, its including the molecules essential to life.
Science
chemical composition, and structure.
Energy and Matter: Interactions and Investigate and describe how waves can
Forms—Students understand that changes in superimpose on one another, bend around
Physical
MX83-01 Waves temperature and pressure can alter states of corners, reflect off surfaces, be absorbed by
Science
matter. Energy exists in many forms, and one materials they enter, and change direction
form can change into another. when entering a new material.
Energy and Matter: Interactions and Describe the properties of electrical circuits in
Forms—Students understand that changes in terms of moving electrons, conductivity,
Electrical Physical
MX81-02 temperature and pressure can alter states of resistance, and electrical potential energy.
Circuits Science
matter. Energy exists in many forms, and one
form can change into another.
Chemical Reaction—Students understand that Investigate and describe how, in chemical
Understanding
Physical chemical reactions change substances into reactions, elements combine in predictable
MX87-01 Chemical
Science different substances. ratios, and the numbers of atoms of each
Reactions
element do not change.
Chemical Reaction—Students understand that Investigate and describe how chemical
Understanding chemical reactions change substances into reaction rates depend on conditions in the
Physical
MX87-01 Chemical different substances. reacting system, the properties of reacting
Science
Reactions materials, and the presence of certain rate-
regulating chemicals.
Skill/ Skill/ Strategy
Strand Text Standard Text Objective Text
Strategy # Name
Understanding Chemical Reaction—Students understand that Investigate and describe how chemical
Physical
MX87-01 Chemical chemical reactions change substances into reactions may release or consume energy.
Science
Reactions different substances.
Physical, Chemical Reaction—Students understand that Investigate and describe how chemical
Chemical, and Physical chemical reactions change substances into reactions may release or consume energy.
MX80-02
Nuclear Science different substances.
Changes
Chemical Reaction—Students understand that Relate the chemical properties of an element
Measuring Physical
MX79-01 chemical reactions change substances into to the outermost electrons of an element.
Matter Science
different substances.
Chemical Reaction—Students understand that Relate the chemical properties of an element
Physical
MX79-02 Atoms chemical reactions change substances into to the outermost electrons of an element.
Science
different substances.
Nuclear Energy and Electromagnetic Predict how light interacts with matter (e.g.,
Energy—Students understand that nuclear energy reflection and refraction).
Physical
MX83-03 Light and electromagnetic energy are produced from
Science
both natural and human-made sources in many
forms.
Nuclear Energy and Electromagnetic Simulate how the predictable rates of nuclear
Physical,
Energy—Students understand that nuclear energy reactions can be used to estimate the age of
Chemical, and Physical
MX80-02 and electromagnetic energy are produced from some materials.
Nuclear Science
both natural and human-made sources in many
Changes
forms.
Nuclear Energy and Electromagnetic Describe electromagnetic waves including a
Energy—Students understand that nuclear energy wide range of forms and varying wavelengths.
Physical
MX83-01 Waves and electromagnetic energy are produced from
Science
both natural and human-made sources in many
forms.
Nuclear Energy and Electromagnetic Explain how the forces that hold the nucleus
Energy—Students understand that nuclear energy of an atom together are usually stronger than
Physical
MX79-02 Atoms and electromagnetic energy are produced from other forces that could make the nucleus fly
Science
both natural and human-made sources in many apart.
forms.
Skill/ Skill/ Strategy
Strand Text Standard Text Objective Text
Strategy # Name
Nuclear Energy and Electromagnetic Explain how energy is released when the
Physical,
Energy—Students understand that nuclear energy nuclei of very heavy atoms (e.g., uranium or
Chemical, and Physical
MX80-02 and electromagnetic energy are produced from plutonium), split into middleweight ones, or
Nuclear Science
both natural and human-made sources in many when very light nuclei (e.g., hydrogen and
Changes
forms. helium), combine into heavier ones.
Structure and Function—Students understand that Investigate and describe how food molecules
Digestion, all life forms, at all levels of organization, use are broken down through a series of chemical
MX71-02 Transport, and Life Science specialized structures and similar processes to reactions to provide energy and the material
Synthesis meet life’s needs. to make new molecules.
Structure and Function—Students understand that Investigate and describe how food molecules
all life forms, at all levels of organization, use are broken down through a series of chemical
Respiration and
MX71-03 Life Science specialized structures and similar processes to reactions to provide energy and the material
Excretion
meet life’s needs. to make new molecules.
Structure and Function—Students understand that Investigate and describe how every cell is
all life forms, at all levels of organization, use covered by a cell membrane and most cells
specialized structures and similar processes to also have specialized parts for the transport
MX71-01 Cells Life Science
meet life’s needs. of materials, energy, transfer, protein
building, waste disposal, information
feedback, and movement.
Structure and Function—Students understand that Investigate and describe how every cell is
all life forms, at all levels of organization, use covered by a cell membrane and most cells
Digestion,
specialized structures and similar processes to also have specialized parts for the transport
MX71-02 Transport, and Life Science
meet life’s needs. of materials, energy, transfer, protein
Synthesis
building, waste disposal, information
feedback, and movement.
Structure and Function—Students understand that Investigate and describe how every cell is
all life forms, at all levels of organization, use covered by a cell membrane and most cells
Coordination and specialized structures and similar processes to also have specialized parts for the transport
MX71-04 Life Science
Control meet life’s needs. of materials, energy, transfer, protein
building, waste disposal, information
feedback, and movement.
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Structure and Function—Students understand that In photosynthesis, plants and many
all life forms, at all levels of organization, use microorganisms use solar energy to combine
Photosynthesis
MX72-01 Life Science specialized structures and similar processes to molecules of carbon dioxide and water to
and Respiration
meet life’s needs. form energy rich compounds and oxygen.
Internal and External Influences on Investigate and describe how some broad
Organisms—Students understand that organisms patterns of behavior exhibited by animals
MX76-02 Natural Selection Life Science
respond to internal and external influences. have evolved to ensure survival of the
species.
Internal and External Influences on Investigate and describe how some broad
Adaptation in Organisms—Students understand that organisms patterns of behavior exhibited by animals
MX76-03 Life Science
Action respond to internal and external influences. have evolved to ensure survival of the
species.
Internal and External Influences on Investigate and describe how plant and
Characteristics Organisms—Students understand that organisms animals have mechanisms that allow them to
MX74-01 Life Science
of Living Things respond to internal and external influences. respond to changes in their environment.
Heredity and Diversity—Students understand that Explain how all body cells in an organism are
life forms are diverse, and that they pass some developed from a single cell and contain
Mendelian characteristics to their offspring. essentially identical genetic instructions.
MX78-02 Life Science
Genetics Explain how different parts of the instruction
are used in different kinds of cells.
Heredity and Diversity—Students understand that Explain how relatedness among organisms
MX75-02 Mutation Life Science life forms are diverse, and that they pass some can be estimated from the similarity of their
characteristics to their offspring. DNA sequences.
Heredity and Diversity—Students understand that Investigate and describe how sorting and
Mendelian life forms are diverse, and that they pass some recombination of genes in sexual
MX78-02 Life Science
Genetics characteristics to their offspring. reproduction results in a great variety of
possible gene combinations.
Heredity and Diversity—Students understand that Explain how genetic information from parents
Mendelian life forms are diverse, and that they pass some is encoded in DNA molecules and provides
MX78-02 Life Science
Genetics characteristics to their offspring. instruction for assembling protein molecules.
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Heredity and Diversity—Students understand that Investigate and describe how patterns of
Mendelian
MX78-02 Life Science life forms are diverse, and that they pass some inheritance are described by laws of
Genetics
characteristics to their offspring. segregation and independent assortment.
Heredity and Diversity—Students understand that Explain how diversity of species and variation
life forms are diverse, and that they pass some among organisms within a species increase
Populations in
MX72-03 Life Science characteristics to their offspring. the chances for survival of life when large
Ecosystems
changes occur in the environment.
Heredity and Diversity—Students understand that Explain how diversity of species and variation
life forms are diverse, and that they pass some among organisms within a species increase
MX72-04 Succession Life Science characteristics to their offspring. the chances for survival of life when large
changes occur in the environment.
Heredity and Diversity—Students understand that Explain how gene mutations may be caused
life forms are diverse, and that they pass some by a variety of influences, when mutations
MX75-02 Mutation Life Science
characteristics to their offspring. occur in sex cells, they can be passed on to
offspring.
Evolution: The Process of Biological Investigate and describe the basic idea of the
Change—Students understand that life forms theory of biological evolution is that through
Evidence for change over time. genetic and/or environmental influences the
MX76-01 Life Science
Evolution Earth's present-day species developed from
earlier, distinctly different, but common
ancestors.
Evolution: The Process of Biological Investigate and describe the basic idea of the
Change—Students understand that life forms theory of biological evolution is that through
change over time. genetic and/or environmental influences the
MX76-02 Natural Selection Life Science
Earth's present-day species developed from
earlier, distinctly different, but common
ancestors.
Evolution: The Process of Biological Investigate and describe the basic idea of the
Change—Students understand that life forms theory of biological evolution is that through
Adaptation in change over time. genetic and/or environmental influences the
MX76-03 Life Science
Action Earth's present-day species developed from
earlier, distinctly different, but common
ancestors.
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Evolution: The Process of Biological Explain the fossil record of ancient life forms
Change—Students understand that life forms by applying the idea of natural selection and
MX76-02 Natural Selection Life Science
change over time. its evolutionary consequences.
Evolution: The Process of Biological Simulate and explain how the adaptation of a
Change—Students understand that life forms species can occur over many generations
Adaptation in
MX76-03 Life Science change over time. because of the unique characteristics that
Action
favor those individuals in an environment.
Evolution: The Process of Biological Explain how the classification of species is
The Five Change—Students understand that life forms based on similarities (e.g., structural, genetic,
MX73-01 Life Science
Kingdoms change over time. molecular) which indicate evolutionary
relationships.
Evolution: The Process of Biological Explain how the classification of species is
Levels of Change—Students understand that life forms based on similarities (e.g., structural, genetic,
MX73-02 Life Science
Classification change over time. molecular) which indicate evolutionary
relationships.
Evolution: The Process of Biological Investigate and describe how the process of
Evidence for
MX76-01 Life Science Change—Students understand that life forms evolution is driven by genetic and
Evolution
change over time. environmental influences.
Evolution: The Process of Biological Investigate and describe how the process of
MX76-02 Natural Selection Life Science Change—Students understand that life forms evolution is driven by genetic and
change over time. environmental influences.
Evolution: The Process of Biological Investigate and describe how the process of
Adaptation in
MX76-03 Life Science Change—Students understand that life forms evolution is driven by genetic and
Action
change over time. environmental influences.
Evolution: The Process of Biological Explain how there is evidence that at least a
Change—Students understand that life forms billion years ago, cells with nuclei existed
Evidence for
MX76-01 Life Science change over time. allowing the evolution of increasingly complex
Evolution
multicellular organisms.
Earth Structures and Composition —Students Investigate and describe how rocks and
Earth and understand that the Earth is composed of minerals have different characteristics that
MX91-01 The Rock Cycle
Space Sciences interrelated systems of rocks, water, air, and life. reflect their origins and use.
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Earth Structures and Composition —Students Investigate and describe how rocks and
Earth and understand that the Earth is composed of minerals have different characteristics that
MX91-02 Types of Rocks
Space Sciences interrelated systems of rocks, water, air, and life. reflect their origins and use.
Earth Structures and Composition —Students Investigate and describe how landforms are
understand that the Earth is composed of the result of a combination of constructive
Earth and
MX84-01 Plate Tectonics interrelated systems of rocks, water, air, and life. and destructive forces resulting from
Space Sciences
weathering, erosion, and the movement of
lithosphere plates.
Earth Structures and Composition —Students Investigate and describe how landforms are
understand that the Earth is composed of the result of a combination of constructive
Earth and
MX84-02 Glaciation interrelated systems of rocks, water, air, and life. and destructive forces resulting from
Space Sciences
weathering, erosion, and the movement of
lithosphere plates.
Earth Structures and Composition —Students Investigate and describe how landforms are
Weathering, understand that the Earth is composed of the result of a combination of constructive
Earth and
MX84-03 Erosion, and interrelated systems of rocks, water, air, and life. and destructive forces resulting from
Space Sciences
Deposition weathering, erosion, and the movement of
lithosphere plates.
Earth Structures and Composition —Students Explain how the composition of the Earth's
Atmosphere and Earth and understand that the Earth is composed of atmosphere has changed in the past and
MX85-01
Weather Space Sciences interrelated systems of rocks, water, air, and life. continues to change.
Earth History—Students understand that Earth Simulate and explain how relative geologic
Earth and systems (such as weather and mountain time can be estimated by observing rock
MX91-01 The Rock Cycle
Space Sciences formation) change on variety. sequences and using fossils to correlate the
sequences at various locations.
Earth History—Students understand that Earth Simulate and explain how relative geologic
Earth and systems (such as weather and mountain time can be estimated by observing rock
MX91-02 Types of Rocks
Space Sciences formation) change on variety. sequences and using fossils to correlate the
sequences at various locations.
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Cycles of Matter and Energy – Students Explain how Earth systems have two major
understand that Earth systems have a variety of internal sources of energy (decay of
A Force to Be Earth and cycles through which energy and matter continually radioactive isotopes and the gravitational
MX89-01
Reckoned With Space Sciences flow. energy from Earth's original formation) and
one major external sources (the sun), all of
which create heat.
Cycles of Matter and Energy – Students Investigate and describe how water is a
understand that Earth systems have a variety of solvent, (e.g., how it dissolves minerals and
Earth and
MX87-03 Solubility cycles through which energy and matter continually gases as it passes through the water cycle
Space Sciences
flow. and carries them to oceans and lakes)
Cycles of Matter and Energy – Students Simulate and describe how global climate is
understand that Earth systems have a variety of determined primarily by energy transfer from
Atmosphere and Earth and cycles through which energy and matter continually the sun at and near the Earth's surface, and
MX85-01
Weather Space Sciences flow. fluctuations in solar output may have
contributed to large changes in the Earth's
climate in the past.
Cycles of Matter and Energy – Students Simulate and describe how global climate is
understand that Earth systems have a variety of determined primarily by energy transfer from
Climate Earth and cycles through which energy and matter continually the sun at and near the Earth's surface, and
MX85-02
Changes Space Sciences flow. fluctuations in solar output may have
contributed to large changes in the Earth's
climate in the past.
Cycles of Matter and Energy – Students Investigate and describe how elements
Earth and understand that Earth systems have a variety of necessary for life on Earth pass through both
MX77-01 Carbon Cycle
Space Sciences cycles through which energy and matter continually living and non-living cycles in a series of
flow. changes that form a global system.
Cycles of Matter and Energy – Students Investigate and describe how elements
Earth and understand that Earth systems have a variety of necessary for life on Earth pass through both
MX77-02 Water Cycle
Space Sciences cycles through which energy and matter continually living and non-living cycles in a series of
flow. changes that form a global system.
Cycles of Matter and Energy – Students Investigate and describe how elements
Earth and understand that Earth systems have a variety of necessary for life on Earth pass through both
MX77-03 Nitrogen Cycle
Space Sciences cycles through which energy and matter continually living and non-living cycles in a series of
flow. changes that form a global system.
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Cycles of Matter and Energy – Students Compare and contrast the relationships
Atmosphere and Earth and understand that Earth systems have a variety of between the greenhouse effect and the idea
MX85-01
Weather Space Sciences cycles through which energy and matter continually of global warming.
flow.
Cycles of Matter and Energy – Students Compare and contrast the relationships
Climate Earth and understand that Earth systems have a variety of between the greenhouse effect and the idea
MX85-02
Changes Space Sciences cycles through which energy and matter continually of global warming.
flow.
The Solar System and the Universe—Students Investigate and describe how the Earth's
Observing the Earth and understand that the Earth is part of a planetary atmosphere, water, temperature, and
MX86-01
Sky Space Sciences system within the Milky Way Galaxy, which is part composition compare with conditions on other
of the known universe. planets.
The Solar System and the Universe—Students Explain how most objects in the solar system
understand that the Earth is part of a planetary are in regular and predictable motion which
Earth and Its Earth and
MX86-03 system within the Milky Way Galaxy, which is part explains such phenomena as the day, the
Moon Space Sciences
of the known universe. year, phases of the moon, and eclipses.
The Solar System and the Universe—Students Explain how stars produce energy and
Earth and understand that the Earth is part of a planetary elements heavier than hydrogen from nuclear
MX86-02 Stars
Space Sciences system within the Milky Way Galaxy, which is part reactions.
of the known universe.
The Solar System and the Universe—Students Explain that on the basis of scientific
Formation of the Earth and understand that the Earth is part of a planetary evidence, the universe is estimated to be
MX92-01
Solar System Space Sciences system within the Milky Way Galaxy, which is part about ten billion years old.
of the known universe.
The Solar System and the Universe—Students Explain that on the basis of scientific
Earth and understand that the Earth is part of a planetary evidence, the universe is estimated to be
MX92-02 The Big Bang
Space Sciences system within the Milky Way Galaxy, which is part about ten billion years old.
of the known universe.
The Solar System and the Universe—Students Describe how increasingly sophisticated
Observing the Earth and understand that the Earth is part of a planetary technology (e.g., mathematical models and
MX86-01
Sky Space Sciences system within the Milky Way Galaxy, which is part computer simulations) is used to learn about
of the known universe. the universe.
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The Solar System and the Universe—Students Explain that the physical laws, such as laws
A Force to Be Earth and understand that the Earth is part of a planetary of Newton, Kepler, thermodynamics, relativity,
MX89-01
Reckoned With Space Sciences system within the Milky Way Galaxy, which is part and quantum physics, appear to apply to all
of the known universe. bodies in the universe.
Ecosystems—Students will demonstrate an Investigate and describe how changes in an
understanding that ecosystems display patterns of ecosystem can affect bio-diversity and bio-
Photosynthesis Environmental organization, change, and stability as a result of diversity contributes to an ecosystem's
MX72-01
and Respiration Sciences the interactions and interdependencies among the stability.
life forms and the physical components of the
Earth.
Ecosystems—Students will demonstrate an Investigate and describe how changes in an
understanding that ecosystems display patterns of ecosystem can affect bio-diversity and bio-
Food Webs and Environmental organization, change, and stability as a result of diversity contributes to an ecosystem's
MX72-02
Chains Sciences the interactions and interdependencies among the stability.
life forms and the physical components of the
Earth.
Ecosystems—Students will demonstrate an Investigate and describe how changes in an
understanding that ecosystems display patterns of ecosystem can affect bio-diversity and bio-
Populations in Environmental organization, change, and stability as a result of diversity contributes to an ecosystem's
MX72-03
Ecosystems Sciences the interactions and interdependencies among the stability.
life forms and the physical components of the
Earth.
Ecosystems—Students will demonstrate an Investigate and describe how changes in an
understanding that ecosystems display patterns of ecosystem can affect bio-diversity and bio-
Environmental organization, change, and stability as a result of diversity contributes to an ecosystem's
MX72-04 Succession
Sciences the interactions and interdependencies among the stability.
life forms and the physical components of the
Earth.
Ecosystems—Students will demonstrate an Investigate and describe how ecosystems
understanding that ecosystems display patterns of change or remain the same in response to
Photosynthesis Environmental organization, change, and stability as a result of different kinds of influences.
MX72-01
and Respiration Sciences the interactions and interdependencies among the
life forms and the physical components of the
Earth.
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Ecosystems—Students will demonstrate an Investigate and describe how ecosystems
understanding that ecosystems display patterns of change or remain the same in response to
Food Webs and Environmental organization, change, and stability as a result of different kinds of influences.
MX72-02
Chains Sciences the interactions and interdependencies among the
life forms and the physical components of the
Earth.
Ecosystems—Students will demonstrate an Investigate and describe how ecosystems
understanding that ecosystems display patterns of change or remain the same in response to
Populations in Environmental organization, change, and stability as a result of different kinds of influences.
MX72-03
Ecosystems Sciences the interactions and interdependencies among the
life forms and the physical components of the
Earth.
Ecosystems—Students will demonstrate an Investigate and describe how ecosystems
understanding that ecosystems display patterns of change or remain the same in response to
Environmental organization, change, and stability as a result of different kinds of influences.
MX72-04 Succession
Sciences the interactions and interdependencies among the
life forms and the physical components of the
Earth.
Ecosystems—Students will demonstrate an Investigate and describe how materials and
understanding that ecosystems display patterns of energy are cycled and recycled through
Food Webs and Environmental organization, change, and stability as a result of ecosystems via pathways known as food
MX72-02
Chains Sciences the interactions and interdependencies among the webs.
life forms and the physical components of the
Earth.
Natural Resources—Students demonstrate and Evaluate the consequences of changing
understand that natural resources include patterns of resources use.
renewable and non-renewable materials and
Environmental
MX78-01 Biomagnification energy. All organisms, including human, use
Sciences
resources to maintain and improve their existence,
and the use of resources can have positive and
negative consequences.
Skill/ Skill/ Strategy
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Natural Resources—Students demonstrate and Evaluate the consequences of changing
understand that natural resources include patterns of resources use.
renewable and non-renewable materials and
Environmental
MX78-02 Pollution energy. All organisms, including human, use
Sciences
resources to maintain and improve their existence,
and the use of resources can have positive and
negative consequences.
Natural Resources—Students demonstrate and Evaluate the consequences of changing
understand that natural resources include patterns of resources use.
renewable and non-renewable materials and
Environmental
MX78-03 Conservation energy. All organisms, including human, use
Sciences
resources to maintain and improve their existence,
and the use of resources can have positive and
negative consequences.
Natural Resources—Students demonstrate and Analyze and evaluate the effects that
understand that natural resources include increases in human populations can cause
renewable and non-renewable materials and (e.g., resource depletion and environmental
Environmental
MX78-01 Biomagnification energy. All organisms, including human, use degradation).
Sciences
resources to maintain and improve their existence,
and the use of resources can have positive and
negative consequences.
Natural Resources—Students demonstrate and Analyze and evaluate the effects that
understand that natural resources include increases in human populations can cause
renewable and non-renewable materials and (e.g., resource depletion and environmental
Environmental
MX78-02 Pollution energy. All organisms, including human, use degradation).
Sciences
resources to maintain and improve their existence,
and the use of resources can have positive and
negative consequences.
Natural Resources—Students demonstrate and Analyze and evaluate the effects that
understand that natural resources include increases in human populations can cause
renewable and non-renewable materials and (e.g., resource depletion and environmental
Environmental
MX78-03 Conservation energy. All organisms, including human, use degradation).
Sciences
resources to maintain and improve their existence,
and the use of resources can have positive and
negative consequences.
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Conservation—Students understand that humans Analyze and evaluate how consumption
have the unique ability to change personal and patterns, conservation efforts, and cultural or
Environmental
MX78-03 Conservation societal behavior based on ethical considerations social practices in countries have varying
Sciences
regarding other organisms, the planet as a whole environmental impacts.
and future generations.
Conservation—Students understand that humans Investigate and describe how human actions
have the unique ability to change personal and may impact the dynamic equilibrium of global
Environmental
MX78-01 Biomagnification societal behavior based on ethical considerations systems (e.g., global warming, ozone
Sciences
regarding other organisms, the planet as a whole depletion).
and future generations.
Conservation—Students understand that humans Investigate and describe how human actions
have the unique ability to change personal and may impact the dynamic equilibrium of global
Environmental
MX78-02 Pollution societal behavior based on ethical considerations systems (e.g., global warming, ozone
Sciences
regarding other organisms, the planet as a whole depletion).
and future generations.
Conservation—Students understand that humans Investigate and describe how human actions
have the unique ability to change personal and may impact the dynamic equilibrium of global
Environmental
MX78-03 Conservation societal behavior based on ethical considerations systems (e.g., global warming, ozone
Sciences
regarding other organisms, the planet as a whole depletion).
and future generations.
Conservation—Students understand that humans Evaluate and describe actions which affect
have the unique ability to change personal and the global environment in terms of trade-offs
Environmental
MX78-01 Biomagnification societal behavior based on ethical considerations that may have effects on local environments
Sciences
regarding other organisms, the planet as a whole or economics.
and future generations.
Conservation—Students understand that humans Evaluate and describe actions which affect
have the unique ability to change personal and the global environment in terms of trade-offs
Environmental
MX78-02 Pollution societal behavior based on ethical considerations that may have effects on local environments
Sciences
regarding other organisms, the planet as a whole or economics.
and future generations.
Conservation—Students understand that humans Evaluate and describe actions which affect
have the unique ability to change personal and the global environment in terms of trade-offs
Environmental
MX78-03 Conservation societal behavior based on ethical considerations that may have effects on local environments
Sciences
regarding other organisms, the planet as a whole or economics.
and future generations.
Skill/ Skill/ Strategy
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Strategy # Name
Conservation—Students understand that humans Evaluate and describe actions which affect
have the unique ability to change personal and the global environment in terms of trade-offs
Technology and Environmental
MX95-01 societal behavior based on ethical considerations that may have effects on local environments
History Sciences
regarding other organisms, the planet as a whole or economics.
and future generations.
Conservation—Students understand that humans Evaluate and describe actions which affect
have the unique ability to change personal and the global environment in terms of trade-offs
Technology and Environmental
MX95-02 societal behavior based on ethical considerations that may have effects on local environments
the Economy Sciences
regarding other organisms, the planet as a whole or economics.
and future generations.
Conservation—Students understand that humans Evaluate and describe actions which affect
have the unique ability to change personal and the global environment in terms of trade-offs
Judging Environmental
MX95-03 societal behavior based on ethical considerations that may have effects on local environments
Technology Sciences
regarding other organisms, the planet as a whole or economics.
and future generations.
Scientific, Historical, and Technological Explain that the scientific way of knowing
Perspectives— Students understand that science uses a critique and consensus process (e.g.,
is a unique way of knowing about things. Many peer review, openness to criticism, logical
The Nature and men and women have contributed to the traditions argument, skepticism).
Steps of the
PX48-01 History of of science. The ability to pursue activities and
Scientific Method
Science careers in science is accessible to people from all
cultures and all levels of ability., Scientific
Ethics)dents understand that humans have the
unique ability
Scientific, Historical, and Technological Explain that the scientific way of knowing
Perspectives— Students understand that science uses a critique and consensus process (e.g.,
is a unique way of knowing about things. Many peer review, openness to criticism, logical
The Nature and men and women have contributed to the traditions argument, skepticism).
PX48-02 Be Skeptical History of of science. The ability to pursue activities and
Science careers in science is accessible to people from all
cultures and all levels of ability., Scientific
Ethics)dents understand that humans have the
unique ability
Skill/ Skill/ Strategy
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Strategy # Name
Scientific, Historical, and Technological Explain that the scientific way of knowing
Perspectives— Students understand that science uses a critique and consensus process (e.g.,
is a unique way of knowing about things. Many peer review, openness to criticism, logical
The Nature and men and women have contributed to the traditions argument, skepticism).
PX48-03 Be Fair History of of science. The ability to pursue activities and
Science careers in science is accessible to people from all
cultures and all levels of ability., Scientific
Ethics)dents understand that humans have the
unique ability
Scientific, Historical, and Technological Explain that the scientific way of knowing
Perspectives— Students understand that science uses a critique and consensus process (e.g.,
is a unique way of knowing about things. Many peer review, openness to criticism, logical
The Nature and men and women have contributed to the traditions argument, skepticism).
Know What Can
PX48-04 History of of science. The ability to pursue activities and
Go Wrong
Science careers in science is accessible to people from all
cultures and all levels of ability., Scientific
Ethics)dents understand that humans have the
unique ability
Scientific, Historical, and Technological Investigate and explain how research
Perspectives— Students understand that science emphasis is influenced by economic and
is a unique way of knowing about things. Many public policy.
The Nature and men and women have contributed to the traditions
Technology and
MX95-01 History of of science. The ability to pursue activities and
History
Science careers in science is accessible to people from all
cultures and all levels of ability., Scientific
Ethics)dents understand that humans have the
unique ability
Skill/ Skill/ Strategy
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Scientific, Historical, and Technological Investigate and explain how research
Perspectives— Students understand that science emphasis is influenced by economic and
is a unique way of knowing about things. Many public policy.
The Nature and men and women have contributed to the traditions
Technology and
MX95-02 History of of science. The ability to pursue activities and
the Economy
Science careers in science is accessible to people from all
cultures and all levels of ability., Scientific
Ethics)dents understand that humans have the
unique ability
Scientific, Historical, and Technological Investigate and explain how research
Perspectives— Students understand that science emphasis is influenced by economic and
is a unique way of knowing about things. Many public policy.
The Nature and men and women have contributed to the traditions
Judging
MX95-03 History of of science. The ability to pursue activities and
Technology
Science careers in science is accessible to people from all
cultures and all levels of ability., Scientific
Ethics)dents understand that humans have the
unique ability
Scientific, Historical, and Technological Investigate and explain how scientific
Perspectives— Students understand that science innovations that were originally challenged
is a unique way of knowing about things. Many are now widely accepted.
The Nature and men and women have contributed to the traditions
The Design
MX93-01 History of of science. The ability to pursue activities and
Process
Science careers in science is accessible to people from all
cultures and all levels of ability., Scientific
Ethics)dents understand that humans have the
unique ability
Skill/ Skill/ Strategy
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Scientific, Historical, and Technological Investigate and explain how scientific
Perspectives— Students understand that science innovations that were originally challenged
is a unique way of knowing about things. Many are now widely accepted.
The Nature and men and women have contributed to the traditions
MX94-01 Applied Science History of of science. The ability to pursue activities and
Science careers in science is accessible to people from all
cultures and all levels of ability., Scientific
Ethics)dents understand that humans have the
unique ability
Scientific, Historical, and Technological Investigate and explain how scientific
Perspectives— Students understand that science innovations that were originally challenged
is a unique way of knowing about things. Many are now widely accepted.
The Nature and men and women have contributed to the traditions
MX94-02 Resources History of of science. The ability to pursue activities and
Science careers in science is accessible to people from all
cultures and all levels of ability., Scientific
Ethics)dents understand that humans have the
unique ability
Scientific, Historical, and Technological Investigate and explain how scientific
Perspectives— Students understand that science innovations that were originally challenged
is a unique way of knowing about things. Many are now widely accepted.
The Nature and men and women have contributed to the traditions
Technology in
MX94-03 History of of science. The ability to pursue activities and
Action
Science careers in science is accessible to people from all
cultures and all levels of ability., Scientific
Ethics)dents understand that humans have the
unique ability
Skill/ Skill/ Strategy
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Scientific, Historical, and Technological Investigate and explain how scientific
Perspectives— Students understand that science innovations that were originally challenged
is a unique way of knowing about things. Many are now widely accepted.
The Nature and men and women have contributed to the traditions
Technology and
MX95-01 History of of science. The ability to pursue activities and
History
Science careers in science is accessible to people from all
cultures and all levels of ability., Scientific
Ethics)dents understand that humans have the
unique ability
Scientific, Historical, and Technological Investigate and explain how scientific
Perspectives— Students understand that science innovations that were originally challenged
is a unique way of knowing about things. Many are now widely accepted.
The Nature and men and women have contributed to the traditions
Technology and
MX95-02 History of of science. The ability to pursue activities and
the Economy
Science careers in science is accessible to people from all
cultures and all levels of ability., Scientific
Ethics)dents understand that humans have the
unique ability
Scientific, Historical, and Technological Investigate and explain how scientific
Perspectives— Students understand that science innovations that were originally challenged
is a unique way of knowing about things. Many are now widely accepted.
The Nature and men and women have contributed to the traditions
Judging
MX95-03 History of of science. The ability to pursue activities and
Technology
Science careers in science is accessible to people from all
cultures and all levels of ability., Scientific
Ethics)dents understand that humans have the
unique ability
Scientific Systems, Models, Risk, and Predictions—Students Use mathematical symbols and formulas to
Steps of the Inquiry: understand that a variety of models can be used to express relationships that behave in the
PX48-01
Scientific Method Processes and describe or predict things and events. same ways as the objects or processes under
Skills investigation.
Skill/ Skill/ Strategy
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Systems, Models, Risk, and Predictions—Students Use models to identify and predict cause-
Scientific
understand that a variety of models can be used to effect relationships (e.g., effect of
Steps of the Inquiry:
PX48-01 describe or predict things and events. temperature on gas volume, effect of carbon
Scientific Method Processes and
dioxide level on the greenhouse effect).
Skills
Scientific Scientific Values and Attitudes—Students Demonstrate curiosity, honesty, and
Inquiry: understand that science is an active process of skepticism in doing science.
PX48-02 Be Skeptical
Processes and systematically examining the natural world.
Skills
Scientific Scientific Values and Attitudes—Students Evaluate multiple explanations for the same
Recognize
Inquiry: understand that science is an active process of evidence.
MX43-01 Conflicting
Processes and systematically examining the natural world.
Viewpoints
Skills
Analyze and Scientific Scientific Values and Attitudes—Students Evaluate multiple explanations for the same
Compare Inquiry: understand that science is an active process of evidence.
MX43-02
Conflicting Processes and systematically examining the natural world.
Viewpoints Skills
Scientific Communication Skills—Students understand that a Analyze experimental procedures and
Interpret
Inquiry: variety of communication methods can be used to suggest appropriate revisions for
MX42-02 Experimental
Processes and share scientific information. improvement.
Results
Skills
Scientific Communication Skills—Students understand that a Use tables, charts, and graphs in making
Inquiry: variety of communication methods can be used to arguments and claims in oral and written
MX41-01 Graphs
Processes and share scientific information. presentations.
Skills
Scientific Communication Skills—Students understand that a Use tables, charts, and graphs in making
Inquiry: variety of communication methods can be used to arguments and claims in oral and written
MX41-02 Diagrams
Processes and share scientific information. presentations.
Skills
Scientific Communication Skills—Students understand that a Use tables, charts, and graphs in making
Inquiry: variety of communication methods can be used to arguments and claims in oral and written
MX41-03 Tables
Processes and share scientific information. presentations.
Skills
State: Nevada
Grades: 9-12
Content: Social Studies
Standards Correlation Date: 9/03
Skill/ Strategy Strand
Skill/ Strategy # Standard Text Objective Text
Name Text
Rules and Law: Students know why society Explain the concept of the rule of law in the
Structure of
MX103-01 Civics needs rules, laws, and governments. establishment of the U.S. Constitution.
Government
Rules and Law: Students know why society Explain the concept of the rule of law in the
MX104-01 Read the Rules Civics needs rules, laws, and governments. establishment of the U.S. Constitution.
Rules and Law: Students know why society Explain the influence of social contract theory,
needs rules, laws, and governments. natural rights philosophy, and republicanism in
Structure of
MX103-01 Civics the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of
Government
Confederation, and the U.S. Constitution.
Rules and Law: Students know why society Identify and explain changes in the interpretation
Structure of
MX103-01 Civics needs rules, laws, and governments. and application of the U.S. Constitution
Government
The U.S. Government: Students know the Examine the organization of the U.S.
Structure of United States Constitution and the government Constitution and describe the structure it creates,
MX103-01 Civics
Government it creates. including the executive, legislative, and judicial
branches.
The U.S. Government: Students know the Describe the creation of laws through the
Structure of
MX103-01 Civics United States Constitution and the government legislative process.
Government
it creates.
The U.S. Government: Students know the Analyze and give examples of the expansion of
Structure of United States Constitution and the government the national government through the application
MX103-01 Civics
Government it creates. of the enumerated and implied powers.
The U.S. Government: Students know the Describe the duties of the executive branch,
Structure of
MX103-01 Civics United States Constitution and the government including Regulatory commission, White House
Government
it creates. staff, Cabinet departments
Skill/ Strategy Strand
Skill/ Strategy # Standard Text Objective Text
Name Text
The U.S. Government: Students know the Describe the jurisdiction of the federal court
Structure of
MX103-01 Civics United States Constitution and the government system and the power of judicial review.
Government
it creates.
The U.S. Government: Students know the Explain the importance of the jury process in a
Structure of
MX103-01 Civics United States Constitution and the government democratic society.
Government
it creates.
National and State Government: Students can Explain the U.S. Constitutional provisions for
Structure of explain the relationship between the states division of powers between the state and
MX103-01 Civics
Government and national government. national governments (delegated, reserved,
concurrent powers).
The Political Process: Students describe the Assess the processes by which leaders are
Making Decisions,
roles of political parties, interest groups, and selected in the U.S. political system and analyze
Seeking
public opinion in the democratic process. the role of the electoral college system in the
MX104-03 Consensus, and Civics
election of the President.
Resolving
Conflicts
The Political Process: Students describe the Evaluate the significance of interest groups in
Making Decisions,
roles of political parties, interest groups, and the political process of a democratic society.
Seeking
public opinion in the democratic process.
MX104-03 Consensus, and Civics
Resolving
Conflicts
The Political Process: Students describe the Describe the process by which public policy is
Making Decisions,
roles of political parties, interest groups, and formed and carried out.
Seeking
public opinion in the democratic process.
MX104-03 Consensus, and Civics
Resolving
Conflicts
Citizenship: Students know the roles, rights, Examine the responsibilities of U.S. citizens.
Making Decisions,
and responsibilities of United States citizens
Seeking
and the symbols of our country.
MX104-03 Consensus, and Civics
Resolving
Conflicts
Skill/ Strategy Strand
Skill/ Strategy # Standard Text Objective Text
Name Text
Citizenship: Students know the roles, rights, Describe the development of the Bill of Rights
Making Decisions,
and responsibilities of United States citizens and provide a contemporary application.
Seeking
and the symbols of our country.
MX104-03 Consensus, and Civics
Resolving
Conflicts
Citizenship: Students know the roles, rights, Describe the development of the Bill of Rights
MX104-01 Read the Rules Civics and responsibilities of United States citizens and provide a contemporary application.
and the symbols of our country.
Citizenship: Students know the roles, rights, Describe the development of the Bill of Rights
Structure of
MX103-01 Civics and responsibilities of United States citizens and provide a contemporary application.
Government
and the symbols of our country.
Citizenship: Students know the roles, rights, Describe the development of the Bill of Rights
Revolution and the
MX96-03 Civics and responsibilities of United States citizens and provide a contemporary application.
New Nation
and the symbols of our country.
Citizenship: Students know the roles, rights, Analyze the United States Constitution and its
and responsibilities of United States citizens amendments in protecting individual rights,
Structure of
MX103-01 Civics and the symbols of our country. including the Fourteenth Amendment's
Government
provisions for due process and equal protection.
Citizenship: Students know the roles, rights, Analyze the United States Constitution and its
and responsibilities of United States citizens amendments in protecting individual rights,
MX104-01 Read the Rules Civics and the symbols of our country. including the Fourteenth Amendment's
provisions for due process and equal protection.
Citizenship: Students know the roles, rights, Describe the role of the United States Supreme
and responsibilities of United States citizens Court as guardian of individual rights through the
and the symbols of our country. examination of landmark cases, including:Brown
MX104-01 Read the Rules Civics v. Board of Education of Topeka, Gideon v.
Wainwright, Miranda v. Arizona, Tinker v. Des
Moines Independent Community School District.
State and Local Government: Students know Explain the structure and function of state and
Structure of
MX103-01 Civics the structure and functions of state and local local governments.
Government
governments.
Skill/ Strategy Strand
Skill/ Strategy # Standard Text Objective Text
Name Text
Political and Economic Systems: Students Summarize and evaluate the significant
explain the different political and economic characteristics of the world's major political
Government
MX103-03 Civics systems in the world. systems, including:monarchy, presidential
Systems
system, totalitarian dictatorship, parliamentary
system communism
Political and Economic Systems: Students Define and analyze the major economic systems
explain the different political and economic of the world, including: capitalism, mixed
MX101-02 Economic Policy Civics
systems in the world. economy, socialism, command economy
International Relations: Students know the Analyze the conflict between U.S. policies of
Interactions political and economic relationship of the isolationism versus intervention in world affairs.
MX105-01 Civics
Among Nations United States and its citizens to other nations.
International Relations: Students know the Identify and analyze the effectiveness of U.S.
political and economic relationship of the foreign policy in dealing with international
Interactions
MX105-01 Civics United States and its citizens to other nations. problems and concerns including: diplomacy,
Among Nations
economic policy, humanitarian aid, military
intervention
International Relations: Students know the Identify and analyze the effectiveness of U.S.
political and economic relationship of the foreign policy in dealing with international
American Foreign
MX105-02 Civics United States and its citizens to other nations. problems and concerns including: diplomacy,
Policy
economic policy, humanitarian aid, military
intervention
International Relations: Students know the Critique the role of international organizations,
Interactions political and economic relationship of the such as the United Nations and non-
MX105-01 Civics
Among Nations United States and its citizens to other nations. governmental organizations, in world affairs.
The Economic Way of Thinking: Students will Explain why choices and their costs may differ
use fundamental economic concepts, across individuals and societies.
including scarcity, choice, cost, incentives, and
MX101-01 Back to Basics Economics
costs versus benefits to describe and analyze
problems and opportunities, both individual
and social.
Skill/ Strategy Strand
Skill/ Strategy # Standard Text Objective Text
Name Text
The Economic Way of Thinking: Students will Examine decisions made by individuals,
use fundamental economic concepts, businesses, and government by comparing the
including scarcity, choice, cost, incentives, and marginal benefits and marginal costs.
MX101-02 Economic Policy Economics
costs versus benefits to describe and analyze
problems and opportunities, both individual
and social.
The Economic Way of Thinking: Students will Examine decisions made by individuals,
use fundamental economic concepts, businesses, and government by comparing the
Be an Informed including scarcity, choice, cost, incentives, and marginal benefits and marginal costs.
MX102-01 Economics
Consumer costs versus benefits to describe and analyze
problems and opportunities, both individual
and social.
The Economic Way of Thinking: Students will Examine decisions made by individuals,
use fundamental economic concepts, businesses, and government by comparing the
Understand including scarcity, choice, cost, incentives, and marginal benefits and marginal costs.
MX102-02 Economics
Business Behavior costs versus benefits to describe and analyze
problems and opportunities, both individual
and social.
Functioning of Markets: Students will Demonstrate an understanding that all voluntary
demonstrate an understanding of how markets trade, by definition, benefits both parties.
work, including an understanding of why
Markets and
MX101-03 Economics markets form, how supply and demand
Trade
interact to determine market prices and
interest rates, and how changes in prices act
as signals to coordinate trade.
Functioning of Markets: Students will Use the concepts of supply and demand to
demonstrate an understanding of how markets analyze and predict the price changes occurring
work, including an understanding of why in markets for goods and services.
MX101-01 Back to Basics Economics markets form, how supply and demand
interact to determine market prices and
interest rates, and how changes in prices act
as signals to coordinate trade.
Skill/ Strategy Strand
Skill/ Strategy # Standard Text Objective Text
Name Text
Functioning of Markets: Students will Use the concept of price elasticity to analyze
demonstrate an understanding of how markets how buyers and sellers might adjust their
work, including an understanding of why purchase and sales decisions in response to
MX101-01 Back to Basics Economics markets form, how supply and demand price changes.
interact to determine market prices and
interest rates, and how changes in prices act
as signals to coordinate trade.
Functioning of Markets: Students will Discuss the effects of price controls (price
demonstrate an understanding of how markets ceilings and price floors) (e.g., minimum wage,
work, including an understanding of why rent control.).
MX101-01 Back to Basics Economics markets form, how supply and demand
interact to determine market prices and
interest rates, and how changes in prices act
as signals to coordinate trade.
Functioning of Markets: Students will Use supply and demand to explain how interest
demonstrate an understanding of how markets rates are determined.
work, including an understanding of why
MX101-01 Back to Basics Economics markets form, how supply and demand
interact to determine market prices and
interest rates, and how changes in prices act
as signals to coordinate trade.
Functioning of Markets: Students will Analyze family spending decisions, drawing
demonstrate an understanding of how markets conclusions about the desirability of making
work, including an understanding of why substitutions, given the relative prices of various
Be an Informed
MX102-01 Economics markets form, how supply and demand substitutes.
Consumer
interact to determine market prices and
interest rates, and how changes in prices act
as signals to coordinate trade.
Private U.S. Economic Institutions: Students Compare and contrast the services offered by
will describe the roles played by various U.S. financial institutions, evaluating their usefulness
Be an Informed economic institutions, including, but not limited to borrowers and lenders.
MX102-01 Economics
Consumer to, financial institutions, labor unions,
corporations, and not-for-profit organizations.
Skill/ Strategy Strand
Skill/ Strategy # Standard Text Objective Text
Name Text
The U.S. Economy as a Whole: Students will Discuss how an economy determines what
demonstrate an understanding of the U.S. goods and services will be produced, how they
economic system as a whole in terms of how it will be produced, and who will receive them.
MX101-01 Back to Basics Economics allocates resources; determines the nation’s
production, income, unemployment, and price
levels; and leads to variations in individual
income levels.
The U.S. Economy as a Whole: Students will Discuss how an economy determines what
demonstrate an understanding of the U.S. goods and services will be produced, how they
economic system as a whole in terms of how it will be produced, and who will receive them.
MX101-02 Economic Policy Economics allocates resources; determines the nation’s
production, income, unemployment, and price
levels; and leads to variations in individual
income levels.
The U.S. Economy as a Whole: Students will Discuss how an economy determines what
demonstrate an understanding of the U.S. goods and services will be produced, how they
economic system as a whole in terms of how it will be produced, and who will receive them.
Markets and
MX101-03 Economics allocates resources; determines the nation’s
Trade
production, income, unemployment, and price
levels; and leads to variations in individual
income levels.
The U.S. Economy as a Whole: Students will Explain how and why changes in product
demonstrate an understanding of the U.S. demand can affect the price of the product,
economic system as a whole in terms of how it which in turn can affect the wages paid to a
Understand
MX102-02 Economics allocates resources; determines the nation’s worker.
Business Behavior
production, income, unemployment, and price
levels; and leads to variations in individual
income levels.
An Evolving Economy: Students will Examine government's impact on investment
demonstrate an understanding of how through taxes, fees, government regulation,
Markets and
MX101-03 Economics investment, entrepreneurship, competition, enterprise zones, and subsidies.
Trade
and specialization lead to changes in an
economy’s structure and performance.
Skill/ Strategy Strand
Skill/ Strategy # Standard Text Objective Text
Name Text
An Evolving Economy: Students will Examine government's impact on investment
demonstrate an understanding of how through taxes, fees, government regulation,
Economic
MX101-04 Economics investment, entrepreneurship, competition, enterprise zones, and subsidies.
Systems
and specialization lead to changes in an
economy’s structure and performance.
An Evolving Economy: Students will Examine government's impact on investment
demonstrate an understanding of how through taxes, fees, government regulation,
MX101-02 Economic Policy Economics investment, entrepreneurship, competition, enterprise zones, and subsidies.
and specialization lead to changes in an
economy’s structure and performance.
The Role of Government in a Market Explain why government provides public goods
Markets and
MX101-03 Economics Economy: Students will explain the role of rather than allowing the market to provide them.
Trade
government in a market economy.
The Role of Government in a Market Explain why government provides public goods
MX101-02 Economic Policy Economics Economy: Students will explain the role of rather than allowing the market to provide them.
government in a market economy.
The Role of Government in a Market Explain why government intervenes in markets in
MX101-02 Economic Policy Economics Economy: Students will explain the role of response to externalities.
government in a market economy.
The Role of Government in a Market Demonstrate an understanding that government
Economy: Students will explain the role of must define, establish, and enforce property
MX101-02 Economic Policy Economics
government in a market economy. rights in order for markets to function.
The International Economy: Students explore Analyze the pros and cons of foreign trade,
the characteristics of non-U.S. economic comparing free trade with restricted trade.
Markets and systems in order to demonstrate an
MX101-03 Economics
Trade understanding of how they are connected,
through trade, to peoples and cultures
throughout the world.
The International Economy: Students explore Describe some characteristics of non-U.S.
the characteristics of non-U.S. economic economies that affect international trade.
Markets and systems in order to demonstrate an
MX101-03 Economics
Trade understanding of how they are connected,
through trade, to peoples and cultures
throughout the world.
Skill/ Strategy Strand
Skill/ Strategy # Standard Text Objective Text
Name Text
Chronology: Students use chronology to Analyze and develop a position on a current
Find Parallels and
MX100-02 History organize and understand the sequence and event.
Precedents
relationship of events.
Chronology: Students use chronology to Analyze and develop a position on a current
Examine
MX100-03 History organize and understand the sequence and event.
Influences
relationship of events.
Chronology: Students use chronology to Analyze and develop a position on a current
Generate
MX100-04 History organize and understand the sequence and event.
Alternatives
relationship of events.
Chronology: Students use chronology to Analyze and develop a position on a current
Predict
MX100-05 History organize and understand the sequence and event.
Consequences
relationship of events.
Chronology: Students use chronology to Analyze and develop a position on a current
Present and
MX100-06 History organize and understand the sequence and event.
Justify Results
relationship of events.
History Skills: Students will use social studies Frame and evaluate historical questions from
Look at Different vocabulary and concepts to engage in inquiry, multiple viewpoints.
MX99-03 History
Points of View in research, in analysis, and in decision
making.
History Skills: Students will use social studies Integrate, analyze, and organize historical
Gather vocabulary and concepts to engage in inquiry, information from a variety of sources.
MX99-01 History
Information in research, in analysis, and in decision
making.
1700 to 1865: Students understand the Explain the causes and results of the Industrial
people, events, ideas, and conflicts that led to Revolution.
MX97-01 Industrialization History
the creation of new nations and distinctive
cultures.
1700 to 1865: Students understand the Describe the causes and effects of wars with
Revolution and the people, events, ideas, and conflicts that led to Europeans, including the French and Indian
MX96-03 History
New Nation the creation of new nations and distinctive War.
cultures.
1700 to 1865: Students understand the Explain the political and economic causes and
Revolution and the people, events, ideas, and conflicts that led to effects of the American Revolution.
MX96-03 History
New Nation the creation of new nations and distinctive
cultures.
Skill/ Strategy Strand
Skill/ Strategy # Standard Text Objective Text
Name Text
1700 to 1865: Students understand the Describe the ideas of John Locke, Thomas
Revolution and the people, events, ideas, and conflicts that led to Paine, and Thomas Jefferson and their
MX96-03 History
New Nation the creation of new nations and distinctive influences on the American Revolution and the
cultures. formation of the United States.
1700 to 1865: Students understand the Describe the events, course, and results of the
Revolution and the people, events, ideas, and conflicts that led to American Revolutionary War, including the
MX96-03 History
New Nation the creation of new nations and distinctive contributions of African Americans and Native
cultures. Americans.
1700 to 1865: Students understand the Explain the issues of the Confederation period,
Revolution and the people, events, ideas, and conflicts that led to including: War debts and finance, western land,
MX96-03 History
New Nation the creation of new nations and distinctive trade, taxation
cultures.
1700 to 1865: Students understand the Describe the Constitution's underlying principles,
people, events, ideas, and conflicts that led to including: checks and balances, federalism,
Revolution and the
MX96-03 History the creation of new nations and distinctive limited government, popular sovereignty,
New Nation
cultures. separation of powers.
1700 to 1865: Students understand the Describe the issues involved in the ratification of
Revolution and the people, events, ideas, and conflicts that led to the Constitution, including: main ideas of the
MX96-03 History
New Nation the creation of new nations and distinctive Federalist Papers, main ideas of the Anti-
cultures. Federalists, the Bill of Rights.
1700 to 1865: Students understand the Explain issues, events, and the roles of key
people, events, ideas, and conflicts that led to individuals associated with the development of a
the creation of new nations and distinctive national economic identity and foreign policy,
cultures. including: development of the factory system and
Revolution and the impacts of significant inventions such as the
MX96-03 History
New Nation cotton gin and interchangeable parts; territorial,
trade, and shipping issues with Great Britain;
War of 1812; the creation of a national
transportation system; Monroe Doctrine, growth
and impact of immigration
Skill/ Strategy Strand
Skill/ Strategy # Standard Text Objective Text
Name Text
1700 to 1865: Students understand the Explain issues, events, and the roles of key
people, events, ideas, and conflicts that led to individuals associated with the development of a
the creation of new nations and distinctive national economic identity and foreign policy,
cultures. including: development of the factory system and
impacts of significant inventions such as the
MX97-01 Industrialization History
cotton gin and interchangeable parts; territorial,
trade, and shipping issues with Great Britain;
War of 1812; the creation of a national
transportation system; Monroe Doctrine, growth
and impact of immigration
1700 to 1865: Students understand the Explain issues, events, and the roles of key
people, events, ideas, and conflicts that led to individuals associated with the development of a
the creation of new nations and distinctive national economic identity and foreign policy,
cultures. including: development of the factory system and
Expansion and impacts of significant inventions such as the
MX96-04 History
Reform cotton gin and interchangeable parts; territorial,
trade, and shipping issues with Great Britain;
War of 1812; the creation of a national
transportation system; Monroe Doctrine, growth
and impact of immigration
1700 to 1865: Students understand the Explain issues, events, and the roles of key
people, events, ideas, and conflicts that led to individuals associated with the development of a
the creation of new nations and distinctive national economic identity and foreign policy,
cultures. including: development of the factory system and
Civil War and impacts of significant inventions such as the
MX96-05 History
Reconstruction cotton gin and interchangeable parts; territorial,
trade, and shipping issues with Great Britain;
War of 1812; the creation of a national
transportation system; Monroe Doctrine, growth
and impact of immigration
Skill/ Strategy Strand
Skill/ Strategy # Standard Text Objective Text
Name Text
1700 to 1865: Students understand the Describe the causes, key people, events, and
people, events, ideas, and conflicts that led to outcome of the Civil War, including: states' rights
the creation of new nations and distinctive and slavery, election of 1860, Frederick
Civil War and
MX96-05 History cultures. Douglass/African American troops, President
Reconstruction
Lincoln, Emancipation Proclamation, Antietam,
Vicksburg and Gettysburg, Gettysburg Address,
Generals Grant and Lee
1860 to 1920: Students understand the Summarize the successes and failures of the
Civil War and
MX96-05 History importance and impact of political, economic, Reconstruction period.
Reconstruction
and social ideas.
1860 to 1920: Students understand the Describe the key people and significant issues
importance and impact of political, economic, concerning African American rights, including:
and social ideas. Booker T. Washington and the Tuskegee
Civil War and
MX96-05 History Institute, Black Codes and Jim Crow Laws,
Reconstruction
Plessy v. Ferguson, W.E.B. DuBois and the
NAACP, Ida B. Wells and the NACW.
1860 to 1920: Students understand the Describe federal policy toward Native Americans
importance and impact of political, economic, including: Dawes Act/Indian Reorganization Act
Civil War and
MX96-05 History and social ideas. of 1934, Indian Boarding Schools, Indian
Reconstruction
Citizenship Act of 1924, Plains Wars, reservation
system.
1860 to 1920: Students understand the Describe the effect of industrial technology
MX97-01 Industrialization History importance and impact of political, economic, innovations and urbanization on United States
and social ideas. social and economic development.
1860 to 1920: Students understand the Explain the motivations for groups coming to the
MX97-01 Industrialization History importance and impact of political, economic, United States and describe their contributions to
and social ideas. United States society.
1860 to 1920: Students understand the Describe nativism and explain the response to
MX97-01 Industrialization History importance and impact of political, economic, immigration into the United States.
and social ideas.
1860 to 1920: Students understand the Explain the origins and issues involved in the
importance and impact of political, economic, labor movement.
MX97-01 Industrialization History
and social ideas.
Skill/ Strategy Strand
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Name Text
1860 to 1920: Students understand the Describe the causes, course, character, and
importance and impact of political, economic, effects of World War I, including: imperialism,
Emergence of
MX97-02 History and social ideas. arms race and alliances, nationalism,
Modern America
weapons/tactics, Fourteen Points, Treaty of
Versailles.
1860 to 1920: Students understand the Describe the causes and effects of the Russian
Emergence of importance and impact of political, economic, Revolution: Romanovs, Lenin, Bolsheviks,
MX97-02 History
Modern America and social ideas. Russian Civil War.
The Twentieth Century, a Changing World: Describe the causes of the Great Depression
1920 to 1945: Students understand the and the policies and programs of the New Deal
Great Depression
MX97-03 History importance and effect of political, economic, and their effects on social, political, economic,
and World War II
technological, and social changes in the world and diplomatic institutions.
from 1920 to 1945.
The Twentieth Century, a Changing World: Describe the causes, course, character, and
1920 to 1945: Students understand the effects of World War II, including: legacy of
importance and effect of political, economic, WWI, campaigns and strategies, atomic bomb,
Great Depression
MX97-03 History technological, and social changes in the world significant military, political and scientific leaders,
and World War II
from 1920 to 1945. the Big Four, United Nations, United States
changing world status, war crimes trials.
The Twentieth Century, a Changing World: Describe the causes, course, and effects of the
1920 to 1945: Students understand the Holocaust, including: Aryan supremacy,
Great Depression
MX97-03 History importance and effect of political, economic, Nuremburg Laws, Kristallnacht, Final Solution,
and World War II
technological, and social changes in the world concentration and death camps, creation of
from 1920 to 1945. Israel.
The Twentieth Century, a Changing World: Explain the effects of WWII on the homefront in
1920 to 1945: Students understand the the United States, including: internment camps,
Great Depression
MX97-03 History importance and effect of political, economic, technologies, economic developments,
and World War II
technological, and social changes in the world propaganda, women/minority contributions, GI
from 1920 to 1945. Bill
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The Twentieth Century, a Changing World: Describe the causes and effects of the Cold
1945 to 1990: Students understand the shift of War, including: Europe: Marshall Plan, Berlin,
MX97-04 The Post-War Era History international relationships and power as well NATO; Middle East: Egypt, Israel, Afghanistan;
as the significant developments in American Asia: Japan, Korea; Americas: Cuba, United
culture. States, Vietnam, China
The Twentieth Century, a Changing World: Describe the effects of the Cold War on the
1945 to 1990: Students understand the shift of United States, including: arms race and nuclear
MX97-04 The Post-War Era History international relationships and power as well testing, McCarthyism, space race, Cuban Missle
as the significant developments in American Crisis.
culture.
The Twentieth Century, a Changing World: Describe the cause, course, and character of the
1945 to 1990: Students understand the shift of Korean War, including: United Nations Security
MX97-04 The Post-War Era History international relationships and power as well Council, Pusan Perimeter, General Mac Arthur,
as the significant developments in American Inchon, Yalu River, 38th Parallel
culture.
The Twentieth Century, a Changing World: Describe the major issues, events, and key
1945 to 1990: Students understand the shift of people of the Civil Rights and minority rights
international relationships and power as well movements, including: Black Power Movement,
MX97-04 The Post-War Era History as the significant developments in American United Farm Workers, American Indian
culture. Movement, Viva La Raza, Women's Rights
Movement, Americans with Disabilities Act, Civil
Rights Act of 1964.
The Twentieth Century, a Changing World: Describe the major issues, events, and key
1945 to 1990: Students understand the shift of people of the Civil Rights and minority rights
international relationships and power as well movements, including: Black Power Movement,
Contemporary
MX97-05 History as the significant developments in American United Farm Workers, American Indian
America
culture. Movement, Viva La Raza, Women's Rights
Movement, Americans with Disabilities Act, Civil
Rights Act of 1964.
The Twentieth Century, a Changing World: Describe the changes in United States political
1945 to 1990: Students understand the shift of culture, including: the role of the media, the role
Contemporary
MX97-05 History international relationships and power as well of women and minorities, Watergate, Iranian
America
as the significant developments in American hostage crisis, Iran-contra affair, Grenada and
culture. Panama.
Skill/ Strategy Strand
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Name Text
The Twentieth Century, a Changing World: Describe the changes in United States political
1945 to 1990: Students understand the shift of culture, including: the role of the media, the role
Contemporary
MX97-05 History international relationships and power as well of women and minorities, Watergate, Iranian
America
as the significant developments in American hostage crisis, Iran-contra affair, Grenada and
culture. Panama.
The Twentieth Century, a Changing World: Describe how international policies contributed to
1945 to 1990: Students understand the shift of the end of the Cold War, including: recognition of
Interactions
MX105-01 History international relationships and power as well China, détente, disarmament treaties, Star
Among Nations
as the significant developments in American Wars, solidarity, glasnost.
culture.
New Challenges, 1990 to the Present: Describe the regional and global effects of
Students understand the political, economic, political and economic alliances.
Interactions
MX105-01 History social, and technological issues challenging
Among Nations
the world as it approaches and enters the new
millennium.
New Challenges, 1990 to the Present: Explain the causes and effects of the Persian
Students understand the political, economic, Gulf War, including: Kuwait invasion, world oil
Contemporary
MX97-05 History social, and technological issues challenging supply, changing alliances.
America
the world as it approaches and enters the new
millennium.
New Challenges, 1990 to the Present: Describe the changing political climate in the
Students understand the political, economic, United States, including: the role of the media,
Contemporary
MX97-05 History social, and technological issues challenging the Clinton impeachment.
America
the world as it approaches and enters the new
millennium.
