OH- Ohio Curriculum Models                                        

Grade : Grade Eight  

Subject: Social Studies Education                                                                                                  

Strand / Goal : American Heritage                                                                                                 

Standard 3:  utilize historical resources
A. delineate the elements of an argument put forth in a historical narrative and evaluate the strength of the elements
B. compare multiple perspectives in the records of human experiences;                                     

Standard 4:  assess the validity of historical narratives
A. examine historical documents to test claims and conclusions in historical narratives
B. obtain historical data from eyewitness accounts and compare sources to determine consistency and evaluate completeness                                                                                                                                    

Standard 5:  identify significant historical developments and explain their importance             

Strand / Goal : Democratic Processes                                                                                           

Standard 5:  explore applications of the fundamental principles of American democracy         

Subject: Comprehensive Arts Education                                                                                        

Strand / Goal 1: Historical, Cultural, and Social Contexts: Understanding the Role of the Arts in People’s Lives                                                 

Standard a:  Examine or investigate an historical event or period and compare multiple perspectives of it presented through the arts.            

Standard b:  Use historical resources to assess the veracity of a work of art intended to represent an historical event.                                               

Strand / Goal 2: Personal Expression and Production/ Performance: Communicating Through the Arts             

Standard a:  Develop strategies for collaborative work in the arts.                                            

Standard b:  Create or recreate art works, individually or collaboratively, discuss the source(s) for ideas, and defend the artistic choices made.  

Standard c:  Create or recreate an artistic piece demonstrating use of old and new technologies and compare the process or result.