(1) An eighth grade student at the advanced level in social studies demonstrates superior performance. He/she:

(a) consistently and effectively applies an inquiry process to locate, evaluate, and use in a variety of decision making situations;

(b) clearly describes and compares the principles and structure of power, authority, and governance;

(c) purposefully practices citizenship rights and responsibilities across various communities;

(d) actively explores geographic information and problems, and proposes novel, well-articulated ideas and solutions by independently applying geographic skills and tools;

(e) consistently conducts research to draw unique parallels between historical and current events and issues;

(f) independently recognizes fundamental economic issues and thoroughly illustrates how they interrelate and affect families, communities, cultures, and nations; and

(g) critically examines and effectively compares and contrasts how culture influences and diversity contributes to human development, identity, and behavior.