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.)