

At a Glance
Language
English — USSubject
- History
- Social Studies
Grade
9–12Duration
One 50-min class period- Democracy & Civic Engagement
- Human & Civil Rights
- Racism
- Global Migration & Immigration
Overview
About This Assessment
This inquiry includes two types of culminating activities: a Summative Performance Task and Taking Informed Action. The Summative Performance Task asks students to answer the compelling question in a format of their choice. Taking Informed Action invites students to civically engage with the content through three exercises: 1) UNDERSTAND, 2) ASSESS, and 3) ACT.
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A Note to Teachers
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Procedure
Summative Performance Task
Taking Informed Action
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