Using the challenging essays in the SSRC collection to teach about these issues can fulfill the performance standards and competencies that have been set for history and social studies (especially at the Advanced Placement level). Some of the skills this teaching resource aims to develop are:

• reading comprehension

• extrapolation (articulated in oral or written form) of main points from written sources

• critical analysis (articulated in written or oral form) of primary and secondary sources for internal consistency and logic (and where appropriate accuracy)

• comparisons (for similarities and differences) of alternative perspectives, and changes over time

• development and articulation (in written and oral form) of a sustained arguments for a given perspective

Content Standards met by Teaching about September 11 and its Aftermath with the SSRC Essay Collection

We have reviewed the Curriculum Standards on the Social Studies (NCSS) and the standards of many specific disciplines within the social studies, i.e., McRel and the College Board's Advanced Placement Program, to offer some ideas of the ways in which the subject areas included in this teaching resource relate to curriculum requirements. While all six subject areas relate in some way or another to most social studies classes, below are some examples of the more striking linkages between standard curricula and these essays. These charts are therefore not exhaustive, and are intended mainly for illustrative purposes.

1. History (General Performance / Cognitive Standards) Grades 9-12
2. U.S. History
3. A.P. American History
4. World History
5. A.P. World History
6. Civics / Government
7. A.P. United States Government and Politics
8. Economics
9. Geography (World)
10. World Cultures

1. HISTORY (GENERAL PERFORMANCE / COGNITIVE STANDARDS) GRADES 9-12

Examples of how resource subject areas relate to curricula and content standards

In accordance with the National Standards for U.S. History (1995), developed by the National Center for History in the Schools Under "Understands and knows how to analyze chronological relationships and pattern": Studying Globalization, New World Order? and New War? can help students to: understand historical continuity and change related to a particular development of theme (e.g. development of globalization) Under "Understands the historical perspective": Studying the Fundamentalism(s) subject area can help students to: analyze the values held by specific people who influenced history and the role of their values played in influencing history. Reading the SSRC essays about New War?, New World Order?, and Building Peace can help students to: analyze the effects specific decisions had on history ad studies how things might have been different in absence of those decisions. All six teaching resource subject areas can help students to: evaluate the validity and credibility of different historical interpretations.

Examples of how subject areas relate to standards set by National Council for the Social Studies

In accordance with Curriculum Standards for the Social Studies: Expectations for Excellence (1994) I. Time, Continuity and Change: The Globalization, New Word Order?, New War?, and Fundamentalism(s) subject areas address the directive: Social studies programs should include experiences that provide for the study of the ways human beings view themselves in and over time. V. Individuals Groups, and Institutions: The Globalization, New World Order?, Fundamentalism(s), Terrorism and Democratic Virtues and Building Peace subject areas address: Social studies programs should include experiences that provide for the study of interactions among individuals, groups, and institutions. VI. Power, Authority, and Governance: The Globalization, New World Order?, Fundamentalism(s), Terrorism and Democratic Virtues & Building Peace subject areas address: Social studies programs should include experiences that provide for the study of how people create and change structures of power, authority, and governance. VIII. Science, Technology, and Society The Globalization, New World Order? & New War? subject areas address: Social Studies programs should include experiences that provide for the study of relationships among science, technology, and science. IX Global Connections The Globalization, New World Order?, Fundamentalism(s), New War?, Terrorism and Democratic Virtues & Building Peace subject areas address: Social Studies Programs should include experiences that provide for the study of global connections and interdependence Social Studies Programs should include experiences that provide for the study of global connections and interdependence

2. U.S. HISTORY

Examples of how resource subject areas relate to curricula and content standards

In accordance with the National Standards for U.S. History (1995) developed by the National Center for History in the Schools The New War?, New World Order?, Building Peace, Terrorism and Democratic Virtues subject areas address the requirement that the student: Understands how the causes of and course of World War II, the character of the war at home and abroad, and its reshaping of the U.S. role in world affairs. Understands how the Cold War and conflicts in Korea and Vietnam influenced domestic and international politics.

Examples of how subject areas relate to standards set by National Council for the Social Studies

See History Grades 9-12 above.

3. A.P. AMERICAN HISTORY

Examples of how resource subject areas relate to curricula and content standards

Based on the AP American History Course Description prepared by the College Board All subject areas, especially New World Order? and New War? address: U.S. foreign policy and its changing relationship to the World in the post-World War II era (Cold War)

Examples of how subject areas relate to standards set by National Council for the Social Studies

See History Grades 9-12 above.

4. WORLD HISTORY

Examples of how resource subject areas relate to curricula and content standards

The New World Order?, Globalization, New War? subject areas address the requirement that students: Understand how post-World War II reconstruction occurred, new international power relations took shape, and colonial empires broke up. The Globalization, New World Order?, Fundamentalism(s) subject areas address the requirement that students: Understand major global trends since World War II. All six subject areas covered in this resource address requirement that students: Understand the search for community, stability, and peace in an interdependent world. Understand long-term changes and recurring patterns in world history.

5. A.P. WORLD HISTORY

Examples of how resource subject areas relate to curricula and content standards

Based on the AP World History Course Description prepared by the College Board A.P. World History highlights six overarching themes. Of the following six themes the following demand attention to Globalization and New World Order?: Impact of interaction among major societies (trade, systems of international exchange, war, and diplomacy). The impact of change and continuity across the world history periods covered by this course. Impact of technology and demography on people and the environment (population growth and decline, disease, manufacturing, migrations, agriculture, weaponry). Cultural and intellectual developments and interactions among and within societies. Specific standards, 1914 - Present: The Globalization subject area addresses: Impact of major global economic developments(Great Depression; technology; Pacific Rim, multinational corporations) The New World Order?, New War?, Globalization, Building Peace subject areas address: New forces of revolution and other sources of political innovation. The Globalization, Fundamentalism(s), Terrorism and Democratic Virtues, Building Peace subject areas address: Internationalization of culture and reactions: developments in global and regional cultures interactions between elite and popular culture and art global cultural forces and patterns of resistance (consumer culture; religious responses. The Fundamentalism(s), Globalization, New World Order? subject areas apply to: Diverse interpretations: Is cultural convergence or diversity the best model for understanding increased intercultural contact in the 21st century? What are the advantages and disadvantages of using units of analysis in the 20th century such as the nation, the West, and the Third World? Compare the impacts of Western consumer society on two civilizations outside of Europe.

Examples of how subject areas relate to standards set by National Council for the Social Studies

See History Grades 9-12 above.

6. CIVICS / GOVERNMENT

Examples of how resource subject areas relate to curricula and content standards

In accordance with the National Standards for Civics and Government (1994) Prepared by The Center for Civics Education The Terrorism and Democratic Virtues subject areas can help students to gain competency in the following: Understanding the importance of sharing and supporting certain values, beliefs and principles of American constitutional democracy. Understanding the role of diversity in American life and the importance of shared values, political beliefs and civic belief in an increasingly diverse American society. Understanding the role and importance of law in the American constitutional system and issues regarding the judicial projection of individual rights. The Terrorism and Democratic Virtues, Globalization, New World Order?, New War?, and Building Peace subject areas can help students to: Understand what is meant by "the public agenda," how it is set, and how it is influenced by public opinion and the media. Understand the formation and implementation of public policy. Understand how the world is organized politically into nation-states, how nation-states interact with one another, and issues surrounding U.S. foreign policy. Understands the impact of significant political and non-political developments of the United States and other nations. Understands issues regarding personal, political, and economic rights.

Examples of how subject areas relate to standards set by National Council for the Social Studies

In accordance with Curriculum Standards for the Social Studies: Expectations for Excellence (1994) VI. Power, Authority, and Governance: The subject areas of Globalization, New World Order?, Fundamentalism(s), Terrorism and Democratic Virtues & Building Peace relate to the following: Social studies programs should include experiences that provide for the study of how people create and change structures of power, authority, and governance. IX. Global Connections Subject areas Globalization, New World Order?, New War?, Fundamentalism(s), Terrorism and Democratic Virtues & Building Peace relate to: Social Studies Programs should include experiences that provide for the study of global connections and interdependence. X. Civic Ideals and Practices Relevant to the SSRC subject areas of Terorrism and Democratic Virtues, Fundamentalism(s), Building Peace: Social studies programs should include experiences that provide for the study of ideals, principles, and practices of citizenship in a democratic republic.

7. A.P. UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS

Examples of how resource subject areas relate to curricula and content standards

The Terrorism and Democratic Virtues, Globalization, New World Order?, New War?, and Building Peace subject areas can help students to gain competency in the following: Theories of democratic government The impact of the mass media on politics Public Policy The formation of public policy Extracted from AP Civics and U.S. Government Course Description prepared by the College Board

Examples of how subject areas relate to standards set by National Council for the Social Studies

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8. ECONOMICS

Examples of how resource subject areas relate to curricula and content standards

Based on the Voluntary National Content Standards in Economics (1997) prepared by the National Council on Economic Education The Globalization and New World Order? subject areas can help students to gain competency in the following: Understand basic features of market structures and exchanges. Understand the roles governments play in national economies. Understand basic concepts about international economics.

Examples of how subject areas relate to standards set by National Council for the Social Studies

In accordance with Curriculum Standards for the Social Studies: Expectations for Excellence (1994) VI. Power, Authority, and Governance: Relevant to the subject areas of Globalization, New World Order?, Fundamentalism(s), Terrorism & Democratic Virtues, and Building Peace: Social studies programs should include experiences that provide for the study of how people create and change structures of power, authority, and governance. VII. Production, Distribution, and Consumption: Relevant to the subject areas of Globalization and New World Order?: Social studies programs should include experiences that provide for the study of how people organize production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services. IX. Global Connections Relevant to the subject areas of Globalization, New World Order?, New War?, Fundamentalism(s), Terrorism and Democratic Virtues, Building Peace Social Studies Programs should include experiences that provide for the study of global connections and interdependence. Extracted from Curriculum Standards for the Social Studies: Expectations for Excellence (1994)

9. GEOGRAPHY (WORLD)

Examples of how resource subject areas relate to curricula and content standards

Based on the Geography for Life: National Geography Standards (1994) prepared by The Geography Education Standards Project The Globalization, New World Order?, and Building Peace subject areas can help students to gain competency in the following areas: The World in Spatial Terms Knows location of places, geographic features, and patterns of the environment. Places and Regions Understands that culture and experience influence people's perceptions of places and regions. Human Systems Understands the nature and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics. Understands the patterns and networks of economic interdependence on the Earth's surface. Understands the forces of cooperation and conflict that shape the divisions of the Earth's surface.

Examples of how subject areas relate to standards set by National Council for the Social Studies

In accordance with Curriculum Standards for the Social Studies: Expectations for Excellence (1994) III. People, Places, and Environment: Relevant to the subject areas of Globalization and New World Order?: Social studies programs should include experiences that provide for the study of people, places, and environments. VI. Power, Authority, and Governance: Relevant to the subject areas of Globalization, New World Order?, Fundamentalism(s), Terrorism & Democratic Virtues, and Building Peace Social studies programs should include experiences that provide for the study of how people create and change structures of power, authority, and governance. VII. Production, Distribution, and Consumption: Relevant to the subject areas of Globalization and New World Order? Social studies programs should include experiences that provide for the study of how people organize production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services. IX. Global Connections Relevant to the subject areas of Globalization, New World Order?, New War?, Fundamentalism(s), Terrorism and Democratic Virtues and Building Peace Social Studies Programs should include experiences that provide for the study of global connections and interdependence.

10. WORLD CULTURES

Examples of how resource subject areas relate to curricula and content standards

Please Note that since there is no academic discipline that corresponds with world cultures, besides the National Council for the Social Studies, no disciplinary association has taken responsibility for developing specific guidelines for the teaching of world cultures.

Examples of how subject areas relate to standards set by National Council for the Social Studies

In accordance with Curriculum Standards for the Social Studies: Expectations for Excellence (1994) Relating to all subject areas: I. Culture: Social studies programs should include experiences that provide fo rthe study of culture and culture diversity. II. Time, Continuity and Change: Social studies programs should include experiences that provide for the study of the ways human beings view themselves in and over time. IV. Individual Development and Identity: Social studies programs should include experiences that provide for the study of individual development and identity. V. Individuals Groups, and Institutions: Social studies programs should include experiences that provide for the study of interactions among individuals, groups, and institutions. VI. Power, Authority, and Governance: Social studies programs should include experiences that provide for the study of how people create and change structures of power, authority, and governance. VII. Production, Distribution, and Consumption: Social studies programs should include experiences that provide for the study of how people organize production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services. IX. Global Connections Social Studies Programs should include experiences that provide for the study of global connections and interdependence.

Curriculum Standards on the Social Studies (NCSS) can be accessed at: http://www.socialstudies.org/standards/toc.html.

Many of these standards, including those for history, civics, geography, and economics, are available on the website of McRel, Mid-Continent Research for Education and Learning can be accessed at: http://www.mcrel.org/standards-benchmarks/.