History – Social Science Content Standards for California Public Schools
HISTORICAL AND SOCIAL
SCIENCES ANALYSIS SKILLS
SAMPLE STUDENT ENGAGEMENT, GRADES 6–8
Historical Interpretation
Investigate a historical conflict over water and conduct a
cost-benefit analysis of the environmental justice issues
involved. For example, in 2004 Chinese farmers protested
against a hydroelectric dam being constructed on the Dadu
River, which would have displaced thousands of people who
were dependent on the river and adjacent farmland for their
livelihood. For a chronological list of global water conflicts,
visit www2.worldwater.org/conflict/list/.
6-8.6. Students interpret basic indicators of economic
performance and conduct cost-benefit analyses of economic
and political issues.
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BIG IDEAS
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Grades 6–8
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SAN FRANCISCO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION