Analyze causes of the world s accelerating population growth rate and connections between population growth and economic and social development in many countries. The student understands how liberal democracy, market economies, and human rights movements have reshaped political and social life. Explain the dismantling of the apartheid system in South Africa and the winning of political rights by the black majority. The student understands major worldwide scientific and technological trends of the second half of the 20th century. Assess the social and cultural implications of recent medical successes such as development of antibiotics and vaccines and the conquest of smallpox.
Uses encyclopedias to gather information for research topics.
Uses dictionaries to gather information for research topics. Uses key words, indexes, cross-references, and letters on volumes to find information for research topics. Compiles information into written reports or summaries. Uses the card catalog to locate books for research topics. Uses the Reader's Guide to Periodical Literature and other indexes to gather information for research topics.