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History – Social Science Content Standards for California Public Schools HISTORICAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES ANALYSIS SKILLS SAMPLE STUDENT ENGAGEMENT, GRADES 9–12 Historical Interpretation Research a contentious event in California history involving water or power development, such as the Hetch Hetchy Valley reservoir, the California Delta system, or the Los Angeles Aqueduct. Find out the main issues of the debate, how it was resolved, who was most affected and how, and any changes in policy or public opinion that resulted from it. 9-12.5. Students analyze human modifications of landscapes and examine the resulting environmental policy issues. 84 BIG IDEAS | Grades 9–12 | SAN FRANCISCO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION