Social Studies Standards

Social Studies Standards

1. 5th Grade:

SS.5.A.2.1:Compare cultural aspects of ancient American civilizations (Aztecs/Mayas; Mound Builders/Anasazi/Inuit).

2. 6th Grade: 

SS.6.E.1.1:Identify the factors (new resources, increased productivity, education, technology, slave economy, territorial expansion) that increase economic growth.

3. 7th Grade:

SS.7.C.2.11:Analyze media and political communications (bias, symbolism, propaganda).

4. 8th Grade: 

SS.8.A.1.5: Identify, within both primary and secondary sources, the author, audience, format, and purpose of significant historical documents.

5. 9th Grade: 

SS.912.A.1.5 :Evaluate the validity, reliability, bias, and authenticity of current events and Internet resources.

ESOL Performance Standards:

1.1.c: Use a range of resources in learning about the cultural experiences of ELLs and their families to guide curriculum development and instruction.

1.1. f: Understand and apply knowledge about concepts related to the interrelationship between language and culture for students from diverse backgrounds and at a varying English proficiency.

2.1.a : Demonstrate knowledge of the components of language and understanding of language as an integrative and communicative system. 

2.1. c: Demonstrate knowledge or rhetorical and discourse structures as applied to second language and literacy learning. 

2.1. e: Identify similarities and differences between English and other languages reflected in the ELL students population.