Analyze factors affecting the outcome of the Civil War. (Grade 8, Standard 5.0, Topic C, Indicator 5)

• Apply and refine comprehension skills by selecting, reading, and analyzing a variety of print and non-print informational texts, including electronic media (Grade 8, Standard 2.0, Topic A, Indicator 1, Objective a)
• Analyze and evaluate the relationship between a literary text and its historical, social, and/or political context. (Grade 8, Standard 3.0, Topic A, Indicator 8, Objective c)

• 1.1.6 - Read, view, and listen for information in any format (e.g., textual, visual, media, digital) in order to make inferences and gather meaning.
• 2.1.2 - Organize knowledge so that it is useful.
• 2.2.4 - Demonstrate personal productivity by completing products to express learning.
• 3.1.1 - Conclude an inquiry-based research process by sharing new understandings and reflecting on the learning.
• 3.1.4 - Use technology and other information tools to organize and display knowledge and understanding in ways that others can view, use, and assess.
• 4.1.8 - Use creative and artisitc formats to express personal learning.

• Present ideas and information in formats such as electronic presentations, web pages, graphic organizers, or spreadsheets that are appropriate to a specific
  audience (Grade 8, Standard 4.0, B. 1. b.)
• Select relevant information from appropriate technology resources (Grade 8, Standard 5.0, A. 1. b.)
• Present information and conclusions in formats that are
  appropriate to a specific audience (Grade 8, Standard 6.0, A. 5. c.)
  

• 3. Research and Information Fluency
  Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information. Students:
  • a. plan strategies to guide inquiry.
  • b. locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media.
  • c. evaluate and select information sources and digital tools based on the appropriateness to specific tasks.
  • d. process data and report results.
• 4. Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making
  Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources. Students:
  • a. identify and define authentic problems and significant questions for investigation.
  • b. plan and manage activities to develop a solution or complete a project.
  • c. collect and analyze data to identify solutions and/or make informed decisions.
  • d. use multiple processes and diverse perspectives to explore alternative solutions.
• 6. Technology Operations and Concepts
  Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations. Students:
  • a. understand and use technology systems.
  • b. select and use applications effectively and productively.