Education Standards Alignment
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Grade 4
ILSS.H.1.4 Explain connections among historical contexts and why individuals and groups differed in their perspectives during the historical period.
Grade 5
ILSS.H.3.5. Explain probable causes and effects of events and developments in U.S. history.
ILSS.H.1.5 Create and use a chronological sequence of related events to compare developments that happened at the same time.
Grades 6-8
ILSS.H.1.6-8.LC. Classify series of historical events and developments as examples of change and/or continuity.
ILSS.H.1.6-8.MdC. Analyze connections among events and developments in broader historical contexts.
ILSS.H.4.6-8.LC. Explain multiple causes and effects of historical events.
Grades 9-12
ILSS.H.2.9-12. Analyze change and continuity within and across historical eras.
ILSS.H.4.9-12. Analyze how people and institutions have reacted to environmental, scientific, and technological challenges.
ILSS.H.7.9-12. Identify the role of individuals, groups, and institutions in people’s struggle for safety, freedom, equality, and justice.
ILSS.H.10.9-12. Analyze the causes and effects of global conflicts and economic crisis.
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Grades 4-5 Inquiry Skills
ILSS.IS.1.3-5. Develop essential questions and explain the importance of the questions to self and others.
ILSS.IS.2.3-5. Create supporting questions to help answer essential questions in an inquiry.
ILSS.IS.3.3-5. Determine sources representing multiple points of view that will assist in answering essential questions.
ILSS.IS.4.3-5. Gather relevant information and distinguish among fact and opinion to determine credibility or multiple sources.
ILSS.IS.5.3-5. Develop claims using evidence from multiple sources to answer essential questions.
Grade 5 History
ILSS.H.2.5- Use information about a historical source – including the maker, date, place of origin, intended audience, and purpose- to judge the extent to which the source is useful for studying a particular topic.
ILSS.H.3.5. Explain probable causes and effects of events and developments in U.S. history.
Grades 6-8 Inquiry Skills
ILSS.IS.1.6-8. Create essential questions to help guide inquiry about a topic.
ILSS.IS.2.6-8. Ask essential questions that will lead to independent research.
ILSS.IS.3.6-8. Determine sources representing multiple points of view that will assist in organizing a research plan.
ILSS.IS.4.6-8. Gather relevant information from credible sources and determine whether they support each other.
ILSS.IS.5.6-8. Develop claims and counterclaims while pointing out the strengths and limitations of both.
Grades 6-8
ILSS.H.1.6-8.LC. Classify series of historical events and developments as examples of change and/or continuity.
ILSS.H.1.6-8.MdC. Analyze connections among events and developments in broader historical contexts.
ILSS.H.2.6-8.MdC. Analyze multiple factors that influenced the perspectives of people during different historical eras.
ILSS.H.4.6-8.LC. Explain multiple causes and effects of historical events.
ILSS.CV.1.6-8.LC. Identify roles played by citizens (examples: voters, jurors, taxpayers, military, protesters, and office-holders)
Grades 9-12 Inquiry Skills
ILSS.IS.1.9-12. Address essential questions that reflect an enduring issue in the field.
ILSS.IS.2.9-12. Explaining how supporting question contribute to an inquiry.
ILSS.IS.3.9-12. Develop new supporting and essential questions through investigation, collaboration, and using diverse sources.
ILSS.IS.4.9-12. Gather and evaluate information from multiple sources while considering the origin, credibility, point of view, authority, structure, context, and corroborative value of the sources.
ILSS.IS.5.9-12. Identify evidence that draws information from multiple sources to revise or strengthen claims.
Grades 9-12
ILSS.H.7.9-12. Identify the role of individuals, groups, and institutions in people’s struggle for safety, freedom, equality, and justice.
ILSS.H.8.9-12. Analyze key historical events and contributions of individuals through a variety of perspectives, including those of historically underrepresented groups.
ILSS.CV.1.9-12. Distinguish the rights, roles, powers, and responsibilities of individuals and institutions in the political system.
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Grade 4
CC.SL.4. 2. Paraphrase portions of a text read aloud or information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally.
CC.SL.4.3. Identify the reasons and evidence a speaker provides to support particular points.
Grade 5
ILSS.H.3.5. Explain probable causes and effects of events and developments in U.S. history.
CC.SL.5.2. Summarize a written text read aloud or information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally.
CC.SL.5.3. Summarize the points a speaker makes and explain how each claim is supported by reasons and evidence.
Grades 6-8
ILSS.H.1.6-8.LC. Classify series of historical events or developments as examples of change and/or continuity.
ILSS.H.1.6-8.Mdc. Analyze connections among events and developments in broader historical contexts.
ILSS.H.4.6-8.MC. Organize applicable evidence into a coherent argument about the past.
CC.SL.4. Present claims and findings emphasizing salient points in a focused, coherent manner with pertinent descriptions, facts, details, and examples; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation. (Students have opportunity to practice skills according to grade and ability level.)
Grades 9-12
ILSS.H.1.9-12. Evaluate how historical developments were shaped by time and place as well as broader historical contexts.
ILSS.H.2.9-12. Analyze change and continuity within and across historical eras.
ILSS.H.4.9-12. Analyze how people and institutions have reacted to environmental, scientific, and technological challenges.
CC.SL.4. Present information, findings, and supporting evidence clearly, concisely, and logically such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization, development, substance, and style are appropriate to purpose, audience, and task. (Students have opportunity to practice skills according to grade and ability level.)
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SS.4.CV.3. Identify core civic virtues and democratic principles that guide governments, society, and communities.
SS.6-8.CV.4.LC. Analyze the relationships among democratic principles, civic virtues, special interests, and perspectives to the ideas and principles contained in the constitutions, laws, treaties, and international agreements of the United States and other countries.
SS.9-12.CV.5. Analyze civic dispositions, democratic principles, constitutional rights, and human rights and their impact on personal interests and multiple perspectives.
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Grades 6-8
SS.6-8.IS.2.MdC. Determine the credibility of sources based upon their origin, authority, and context.
SS.6-8.IS.3.MC. Develop claims and counterclaims using evidence from credible sources while pointing out the strengths and limitations of both.
SS.6-8.IS.4.LC. Construct arguments using claims and evidence from multiple sources, while acknowledging the arguments’ strengths and limitations
SS.6-8.IS.5.LC. Analyze how a problem can manifest itself, identify the individuals and communities impacted by a problem, and address the challenges and opportunities faced by those trying to take action toward solutions.
Grades 9-12
SS.9-12.IS.4. Determine the kinds of sources that will be helpful in answering compelling and supporting questions, taking into consideration multiple points of view represented in the sources, the types of sources available, and the potential uses of the sources.
SS.9-12.IS.5. Gather and evaluate information from multiple primary and secondary sources that reflect the perspectives and experiences of multiple groups, including marginalized groups.
SS.9-12.IS.6. Analyze evidence and identify counter perspectives to revise or strengthen claims.
SS.9-12.IS.7. Construct arguments using precise and knowledgeable claims with evidence from multiple sources, while acknowledging counterclaims, perspectives, and biases.
SS.9-12.IS.8. Evaluate evidence to construct arguments and claims that use reasoning and account for multiple perspectives and value systems.