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Created by the EIU History Department to assist students of Eastern Illinois University in meeting the Illinois state standards for specialization in the social sciences.

Social Science - Standard 25
The competent social science teacher understands the role of science and technology in the modification of physical and human environments.
Knowledge Indicators - The competent social science teacher:
25A. Understands that human actions coupled with technology result in modifications to the physical environment.  
25B. Understands the functions, sizes, and spatial arrangement of human environments (e.g., cities).  
25C. Understands the changes affecting physical and human environments.  
Performance Indicators - The competent social science teacher:
25D. Explains how technology expands human capability to modify human capability to modify human and physical environments.
25E. Explains the global impact of human action on the physical environment.
25F. Proposes solutions to environmental problems.
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