IL Social Science Standard 15

IL Learning Social Science Learning Goal 15

Understand economic systems, with an emphasis on the United States

(Economic and Political Development)

Examples of Teaching Practices (Illinois highlighted)

• Demonstrate understanding of fundamental concepts and principles of economics (e.g., supply and demand) and key features of different economic systems (e.g., command, market, mixed)
• Recognize major features of the U.S. economic system, including the roles of consumers and producers and types of economic resources and activities in various regions, including Illinois.
• Recognize key features and historical developments associated with different types of political systems; the interrelationships of economic and political systems; and their relationship to historical and contemporary developments in Illinois, the United States, and the world. 
• Demonstrate knowledge of the political processes and the role of political parties in the United States.
• Analyze political relationships between the United States and other nations; the role of the United States in world affairs; and global patterns of trade, exchange, and interdependence among individuals, businesses, and governments.
• Identify a wide range of instructional resources and technologies to support learning about economic and political systems.

* Illinois Economy >>
This is a fairly general and compact site featuring the economy, energy, and transportation. There are multiple links but few are Illinois specific.