GED 011 - AEP GED Skill Building Social Studies

• Evaluate, interact, and respond to the events in history through exploration of texts and audio visual media of historical eras.
• Analyze Federal government procedures, including the rights and responsibilities of citizens addressed in the United States Constitution.
• Identify electoral issues, including elections, ballot measures, initiatives, and referenda.
• Evaluate the geographic, historic, and economic context of a current world issue.
• Evaluate arguments presented in diverse media formats. (CCRS R5-9).
• Comprehend a variety of texts, summarize key supporting details, and cite specific textual evidence. (CCRS R1,2, and 10).
• Create logical arguments and cite evidence using logical and valid reasoning. (CCRS W1 and 9).
• Produce clear and coherent writing in which development, organization, and style is appropriate to the task while using an academic writing process. (CCRS W2, 3,4, and 5).
• Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects, assessing the credibility of sources, integrating information, and citing relevant sources. (CCRS W7, 8, and 9).
• Perform basic mathematical computations, including data represented in charts, graphs, and maps.
• Use technology skills for academic purposes, including word processing and learning management systems and to increase background knowledge, access information, and enhance scholarship.

1. Social Studies practices, reading and writing skills.
   • Evaluating arguments
   • Recognizing bias
   • Revaluating the information presented in maps, graphs, and charts.
2. World History
3. United States History
4. Civics and government
5. Economics
6. Geography