Essential Academic Learning Requirements
Social Studies
Inquiry and Information Skills
The student will:
 

Benchmark 1 – Grade 5

Benchmark 2 – Grade 8

Benchmark 3 – Grade 10
1.1 Understand and use inquiry and information skills required by citizens in a democratic society
1.1a Define central question (Writing 3.1), (Math 2.2) 1.1.1a Select a social studies topic; ask questions to identify sub-topics 1.1.2a Formulate an essential question in the social studies 1.1.3a Formulate a thesis statement in the social studies that examines whys as well as hows
1.1b Search for relevant information (Communication 2.2) (Reading 1.5, 3.1) (Writing 3.2) (Math 4.1) 1.1.1b Identify key works; identify appropriate and varied sources; use basic search skills; use table of contents and indices as social studies reference materials 1.1.2b Identify key words, develop search strategies; locate appropriate and varied information sources; distinguish between primary and secondary sources 1.1.3b Identify key words; use advanced search strategies; independently locate appropriate and varied information sources; evaluate primary/secondary sources
1.1c Determine the source   1.1.2c Identify the time, place, audience, purpose, and form of a source  
1.1d Evaluate information (Reading 2.3) (Math 2.1) 1.1.1d Locate particular facts in social studies documents, identify the main idea 1.1.2d Recognize relevant facts and ideas in social studies documents; evaluate bias of sources/authors; classify information as fact/opinion 1.1.3d Evaluate reliability, credibility, and validity of information from a variety of social studies sources
1.1e Organize information (Writing 3.2) Math 4.1, 4.2) 1.1.1e Locate data into graphic organizers 1.1.2e Take notes, paraphrase, summarize, enter data 1.1.3e Produce and interpret outlines, charts, graphs, maps, tables, timelines, and decision-making grids that explain problems and/or construct solutions
1.1f Apply information (Writing 2.2, 2.3, 2.4.3.5) (Communication 2.1, 2.5)

(Math 4.3)

 1.1.1f Create a product that demonstrates understanding of information and responds to central questions; present product to a meaningful audience 1.1.2f Create a product that uses social studies content to support findings; present product in appropriate manner to a meaningful audience 1.1.3f Create a product that uses social studies content to support a thesis and present product in appropriate manner to a meaningful audience

 

 Interpersonal and Group Process Skills

The student will:

 

Benchmark 1 – Grade 5

Benchmark 2 – Grade 8

Benchmark 3 – Grade 10
2.1 Understand and use interpersonal and group process skills required by citizens in a democratic society
2.1a Discussion skills

(Communication 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 3.3)

 2.1.1a Communicate own feelings and beliefs; listen to viewpoints on social studies issues 2.1.2a Articulate a particular perspective/value orientation; demonstrate content knowledge; listen critically and build upon the ideas of others 2.1.3a Voice original ideas; demonstrate content knowledge; persuade audience; listen critically and build upon the ideas of others; ask clarifying questions and challenge statements of others; negotiate and compromise
2.1b Group interaction skills
(Communication 3.1, 3.2, 3.3)		 2.1.1b Identify roles of different members of a group, serve in different roles in a group 2.1.2b Participate in delegating duties, establishing rules, planning, making decisions, taking action in group settings 2.1.3b Participate in developing group process, persuade, compromise, debate, resolve conflicts, and negotiate differences
2.1c Interview skills

(Communication 1.1, 1.3, 1.3, 2.4)

 2.1.1c Identify appropriate people to gain needed information, ask relevant questions, record answers 2.1.2c Identify appropriate people to gain needed information, ask relevant questions, pose follow-up questions; paraphrase conversations 2.1.3c Select appropriate people to gain needed information, identify bias of subject, ask questions to refine and verify understanding

 

 

Critical Thinking Skills

The student will:

 

Benchmark 1 – Grade 5

Benchmark 2 – Grade 8

Benchmark 3 – Grade 10
3.1 Understand and apply critical thinking and problem solving skills to make informed and reasoned decisions
3.1.1a Define and clarify a problem

(Reading 2.2) (Math 2.2, 3.2)

 3.1.2a Identify central issue; formulate appropriate questions 3.1.3a Identify central issue; formulate appropriate questions; identify multiple perspectives; compare and contrast; validate date using multiple sources; determine relevant information; paraphrase problem 3.1.4a Identify central issue; formulate appropriate questions; identify multiple perspectives; compare and contrast; validate data using multiple sources; determine relevant information; paraphrase problem
3.1.1b Judge information related to the problem

(Reading 2.3)

(Communication 4.3)

(Math 3.3)

 3.1.2b Distinguish between fact and opinion; clarify point of view; identify main message and target audience 3.1.3b Distinguish between fact, opinion, and reasoned argument; clarify time, point of view and purpose; recognize stereotypes, clichés, bias, and propaganda techniques; identify message and target audience of narrative and documents to determine credibility and authenticity 3.1.4b Distinguish between fact, opinion, and reasoned argument; clarify point of view and context; identify assumptions and fallacies, recognize stereotypes, clichés, bias, and propaganda techniques; evaluate accuracy and timeliness of information; determine main message and identify target audience; analyze credibility and authenticity
3.1.1c Solve problems and draw conclusions

(Math 3.3)

 3.1.2c Compare advantages and disadvantages, suggest solutions, decide appropriate course of action 3.1.3c Compare advantages and disadvantages, suggest alternate solutions; predict probable consequences, provide evidence to justify best solution 3.1.4c Compare benefits and costs, suggest logical alternatives, predict probably consequences, provide evidence to justify best solution, select most effective manner of communicating solution
3.1.1d Analyze cause and effect relationships

(Math 1.4)

 3.1.2d Investigate cause and effect relationships and their impact on people, environments, and economic systems 3.1.3d Analyze and evaluate the impact of ideas, events, and/or people on groups, environments , economic systems, and/or subsequent events 3.1.4d Hypothesize possible outcomes from an initial event recognizing multiple causes and accidental factors
3.1.1.e Think chronologically 3.1.2e Group human and natural events into broadly defined eras and place in proper sequence on a timeline 3.1.3e Group human and natural events into broadly defined eras and construct related timelines 3.1.4e Group human and natural events into broadly defined eras and use timelines to explain patterns of continuity and change in the succession of events
3.1.1f Take perspective 3.1.2f Assume and portray others’ points of view 3.1.3f Reconstruct and express others’ points of view, highlighting an historic, geographic, civic, or economic perspective 3.1.4f Reconstruct and express multiple points of view and integrate an historic, geographic, civic, or economic perspective

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