Specifications include, but are not limited to: We would like to adopt textbook materials to support students’ learning of the Arizona History and Social Science Standards. What the District is looking for in a textbook or digital resource for Practical program history classes: A hard copy of the text, and an Online version (which includes a PDF copy), is preferred Deeply integrated visuals/graphics, connected to multiple representations of relationships (graphical, symbolic, verbal, spatial, etc.) High interest/authentic content relevant to teenagers Directions, situations, and investigational questions that are easy to understand Aligned to Arizona History and Social Science Standards. The Arizona History and Social Science Standards are articulated by grade level for kindergarten through eighth grade. Each of those grade levels also has a content theme and focus for the year. This is not the case for the high school standards. The Arizona State Board of Education establishes the requirements for high school graduation. The minimum course of study and competency requirements are outlined in Arizona Administrative Code R7-2-302. The statewide minimum course of study requires students to take a minimum of three credits of social studies. The three credits in social studies must include one credit of American history, including Arizona history; one credit of world history/geography; one-half credit of American government, including Arizona government; and one-half credit of economics. Local Education Agencies (LEAs) are responsible for creating their courses using the high school standards.