| GLE 1 |
Use time zones in the United States or the International Date Line to interpret a map or representation of a globe and calculate current times in different places
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| GLE 2 |
Locate major landforms and geographic features, places, and bodies of water/waterways on a map of Louisiana
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| GLE 3 |
Construct a map based on given narrative information
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| GLE 4 |
Construct a chart or diagram to display geographical information in an organized way |
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| GLE 5 |
Describe and analyze the distinguishing physical and/or human characteristics of Louisiana regions |
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| GLE 6 |
Describe ways in which location and physical features have influenced historical events in Louisiana and the development of the state (e.g., Mississippi River/swamp in the Battle of New Orleans)
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| GLE 7 |
Explain how or why specific regions are changing as a result of physical phenomena (e.g., changes in the coastal wetlands) |
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| GLE 8 |
Identify and describe factors that cause a Louisiana region to change (e.g., natural occurrences, disasters, migration)
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| GLE 9 |
Explain ways in which goals, cultures, interests, inventions, and technological advances have affected perceptions and uses of places or regions in Louisiana
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| GLE 10 |
Analyze the population characteristics and other demographic information about the United States and Louisiana, including rates of increase/decrease for demographic variables |
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| GLE 11 |
Explain why humans settled and formed societies in specific regions or why immigrant groups (e.g., Acadians) settled in specific areas of Louisiana |
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| GLE 12 |
Describe the causes and effects of cultural diffusion and the effects of cultural diversity in Louisiana |
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| GLE 13 |
Describe factors that contribute to economic interdependence at the local, national, and global level, as related to Louisiana's past and present |
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| GLE 14 |
Analyze, evaluate, and predict consequences of environmental modifications on Louisiana landforms, natural resources, and plant or animal life
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| GLE 15 |
Analyze the benefits and challenges of the Louisiana physical environments on its inhabitants (e.g., flooding, soil, climate conducive to growing certain plants)
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| GLE 16 |
Analyze the distribution and uses of Louisiana's natural resources |
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| GLE 17 |
Identify a contemporary Louisiana geographic issue, and research possible solutions |
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| GLE 18 |
Identify the powers of state government as defined in the Louisiana Constitution and compare/contrast those powers to the powers of the federal government |
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| GLE 19 |
Explain the purposes of state constitutions and describe the relationship of the Louisiana Constitution to the U.S. Constitution |
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| GLE 20 |
| Identify the structure and powers of the three branches of the state government, the limits of those powers, and key positions within each branch |
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| GLE 21 |
Describe the various forms of local government in Louisiana
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| GLE 22 |
Describe the powers/responsibilities and limits of power for government officials at the local and state levels in Louisiana
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| GLE 23 |
Identify qualifications and terms of office for key leaders/representatives at the state and local levels |
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| GLE 24 |
Identify current government leaders at the state, local, and national levels in the United States |
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| GLE 25 |
Explain how a bill becomes law at the state level
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| GLE 26 |
| List and apply criteria for evaluating rules and laws |
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| GLE 27 |
Describe ways by which public policies are formed, including the role of lobbyists, special interest groups, and constituents |
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| GLE 28 |
Explain why taxes are needed and purposes for which tax monies/revenues are used
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| GLE 29 |
Identify types of taxes collected by the local, state, and federal government |
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| GLE 30 |
Evaluate a type of tax in a historical context (e.g., severance tax) |
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| GLE 31 |
Explain how the Louisiana Constitution reflects the principles of government set forth in the U.S. Constitution (e.g., checks and balance, separation of powers) |
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| GLE 32 |
Describe various peaceful ways of resolving political or social conflicts, including majority vote vs. consensus |
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| GLE 33 |
Analyze how the democratic process has been used to institute change in Louisiana |
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| GLE 34 |
Explain how the U.S. census is used in the political process and how it affects Louisiana representation in Congress |
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| GLE 35 |
Describe the role of the Electoral College and how Louisiana participates in that system |
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| GLE 36 |
Explain how political parties, campaigns, and elections provide opportunities for citizens to participate in government |
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| GLE 37 |
Explain the role of nation-states in various alliances and international organizations (e.g., NATO, the United Nations, OPEC) and identify effects of their decisions upon Louisiana |
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| GLE 38 |
| Explain how U.S. foreign policy has affected Louisiana (e.g., tariffs, NAFTA) |
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| GLE 39 |
Identify individual rights guaranteed in the Louisiana Constitution |
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| GLE 40 |
Describe ways by which citizens can organize, monitor, or influence government and politics at the local, state, and national levels
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| GLE 41 |
Explain the importance of being an informed citizen on public issues, recognizing propaganda, and knowing the voting issues |
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| GLE 42 |
Analyze situations involving scarcity (limited resources) at the individual, group, and societal levels to determine the need for choices or what is gained/lost by a decision |
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| GLE 43 |
Explain how effective economic decisions (e.g., determining the best level of consumption) require comparing the additional costs of alternatives with additional benefits |
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| GLE 44 |
| Explain choice/trade-offs, cost/benefits, and opportunity costs related to making personal economic decisions |
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| GLE 45 |
| Analyze the role of specialization in Louisiana's economy |
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| GLE 46 |
Use a variety of resources to research education and training for jobs and careers |
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| GLE 47 |
Cite examples of how skills/knowledge and technical training increase personal productivity and career opportunities, and which skills/knowledge would enhance particular career prospects |
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| GLE 48 |
Characterize and analyze the use of productive resources in an economic system |
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| GLE 49 |
Describe how the four basic economic questions are answered in traditional vs. command vs. market economies |
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| GLE 50 |
Describe institutions (e.g., banks, government agencies, large companies, small businesses) that make up economic systems |
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| GLE 51 |
Use economic concepts (e.g., scarcity, opportunity cost) to explain historic and contemporary events and developments in Louisiana |
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| GLE 52 |
Explain how supply and demand affect prices |
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| GLE 53 |
Explain and analyze factors affecting production and allocation of goods/services in Louisiana and the United States |
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| GLE 54 |
Explain the difference between private goods/services and public goods/services and give examples of each |
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| GLE 55 |
Identify the costs and benefits of a given government policy (e.g., trade agreements, minimum wage) on a competitive market |
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| GLE 56 |
| Identify various types of taxes and user fees and predict their consequences |
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| GLE 57 |
Explain reasons for trade between nations and the impact of international trade |
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| GLE 58 |
Describe historical and economic factors influencing the economic growth, interdependence, and development of Louisiana and the nation (e.g., mass production, oil boom and decline) |
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| GLE 59 |
Explain the meaning of various economic indicators that help describe the state of an economy (e.g., GDP, CPI, stock market indices, rate of unemployment or inflation) |
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| GLE 60 |
| Define inflation and unemployment in terms of an economic system as a whole |
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| GLE 61 |
Describe the influence/impact of inflation or unemployment on different groups of people (e.g., consumers, business owners) |
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| GLE 62 |
| Construct a timeline of key events in Louisiana history |
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| GLE 63 |
| Interpret data presented in a timeline correlating Louisiana, U.S., and world history |
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| GLE 64 |
Compare and contrast events and ideas from Louisiana's past and present, explaining political, social, or economic contexts |
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| GLE 65 |
| Analyze the causes, effects, or impact of a given historical event in Louisiana |
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| GLE 66 |
| Analyze how a given historical figure influenced or changed the course of Louisiana's history |
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| GLE 67 |
| Analyze given source material to identify opinion, propaganda, or bias |
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| GLE 68 |
| Interpret a political cartoon |
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| GLE 69 |
| Propose and defend potential solutions to past and current issues in Louisiana |
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| GLE 70 |
Conduct historical research using a variety of resources, and evaluate those resources, to answer historical questions related to Louisiana history |
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| GLE 71 |
Describe major early explorers and explorations significant to Louisiana or early settlers in Louisiana |
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| GLE 72 |
| Describe leaders who were influential in Louisiana's development |
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| GLE 73 |
Describe and explain the importance of major events and ideas in the development of Louisiana |
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| GLE 74 |
Describe the causes and effects of various migrations into Louisiana |
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| GLE 75 |
Describe the contributions of ethnic groups significant in Louisiana history |
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| GLE 76 |
Trace and describe various governments in Louisiana's history |
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| GLE 77 |
Describe major conflicts in context of Louisiana history (e.g., Rebellion of 1768, the French and Indian War) |
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| GLE 78 |
Describe and analyze the impact of Louisiana's geographic features on historic events, settlement patterns, economic development, etc. |
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| GLE 79 |
Explain how Louisiana's natural resources have shaped its history (e.g., petroleum) |
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| GLE 80 |
Trace the state's economic development and growth toward economic diversity (e.g., fur trade, tourism, technology) |
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| GLE 81 |
Explain cultural elements that have shaped Louisiana's heritage (e.g., festivals, music, dance, food, languages) |
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