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Social Studies Precision Review of the GPS Grades 9 - 12 The Social Studies Precision Review reflects changes approved by the State Board of Education. The original standard is to be taught in the 2008 - 2009 school year. Any changes that were made to the standards are in bold, italicized, and underlined print. Changes to the elements are italicized and bolded. The approved changes will be implemented in the 2009 - 2010 school year. American Government Original Standard SSCG21 The student will demonstrate knowledge of criminal activity. Examine the nature and causes of crimes. Explain the effects criminal acts have on their intended victims. Categorize different types of crimes. Explain the different types of defenses used by perpetrators of crime. Approved Change SSCG21 The student will describe the causes and effects of criminal activity. a. Examine the nature and causes of crimes. b. Explain the effects criminal acts have on their intended victims. c. Categorize different types of crimes. d. Explain the different types of defenses used by perpetrators of crime. ECONOMICS Original Standard SSEF1 The student will explain why limited productive resources and unlimited wants result in scarcity, opportunity costs, and tradeoffs for individuals, businesses, and governments. Define scarcity as a basic condition that exists when unlimited wants exceed limited productive resources. Define and give examples of productive resources (e.g., land (natural), labor (human), capital (capital goods), entrepreneurship). List a variety of strategies for allocating scarce resources. Define opportunity cost as the next best alternative given up when individuals, businesses, and governments confront scarcity by making choices. Approved Change SSEF1 The student will explain why limited productive resources and unlimited wants result in scarcity, opportunity costs, and tradeoffs for individuals, businesses, and governments. a. Define scarcity