K-5 Social Studies

Old Orchard Beach Learning Results/K-5

Social Studies

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K-5 SOCIAL STUDIES

CITIZENSHIP

CONTENT STANDARD

Students will understand the rights, privileges and responsibilities of citizenship.

Performance Indicators

Assessment Strategies

K-2 discuss rights and responsibilities of individuals

� (K-2) describe at least two rights/responsibilities that United States citizens have

� (1-2) demonstrate acting responsibly as a citizen of the classroom or school

K-2 practice classroom rights and responsibilities generalize them to the larger community

� (K) understand and practice classroom and school rules

� (1) continue to understand and practice classroom and school rules

� (2) show respect for school and classroom rules, for personal and public property, and for persons in authority

� (K-2) recognize and show respect for the United States flag and say the Pledge of Allegiance

3-5 understand the importance of rights, liberties, and responsibilities of individuals in the United States

� (3) identify and explain the importance of freedom from harm, free speech and equality in their school community and their

responsibility not to violate these rights in others

� (3-5) recognize the characteristics of an effective citizen

� (3-5) recognize and show respect for the United States flag and say the Pledge of Allegiance

� (4) recognize the rights/responsibilities of United States citizens

� (5) describe the rights/responsibilities of United States citizens

3-5 know that the rights, liberties, and responsibilities of individuals vary from country to country

� (3) recognize that the United States is a country with unique rights and responsibilities

� (4) describe United States rights/responsibilities in comparison to one other country

� (5) read and discuss current events as they impact the United States

� (5) recognize the need for Civil Rights from a historical perspective

� (5) understand that current issues may have more than one side

3-5 define the ways that individuals may act to improve life in the community

� (3-5) practice sharing opinions and listening to the opinions of others

� (3-5) practice being a contributing member of the community by assisting with classroom jobs, community service projects, etc.

� (4-5) participate in school-level improvement projects

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K-5 SOCIAL STUDIES

GOVERNMENT

CONTENT STANDARD

Students will understand the purpose, development and structures of governmental systems.

Performance Indicators

Assessment Strategies

K-2 understand that people organize and govern their communities (school, state, country)

� (K) are aware that classroom, school and government have leaders

� (1) name the school principal and the United States President

� (1) understand that in the United States citizens vote for their representatives

� (2) name the Governor, President and Vice President

� (2) develop an awareness that not all countries have the same rights as we do

K-2 understand the necessity and purposes of rules/laws

� (K) discuss the idea of choice, freedom and slavery

� (1) understand that there are rules and responsibilities that govern the United States that are different from other countries

� (2) understand the basic principles of democratic societies (representation, rights/responsibilities) and know that the United States is

a democracy

� (2) recognize that government is run by a set of rules outlined in the Constitution

� (2) understand that political divisions have governments

� (2) list the following about the state of Maine: the Governor's name; the capital is Augusta, the largest city is Portland, a few landmarks

and some state symbols (pine tree, chickadee)

3-5 summarize the functions and basic structure of government at the school, local, state and national levels

� (3) identify the government of the school (principal, teacher, student)

� (3) discuss the purpose of laws designed to protect individual rights

� (3/4) explain why rules and laws are needed

� (4) explain how an idea becomes a law

� (4) recognize that the school has a handbook, the state has a Constitution and the United States has a Constitution and a Bill of Rights

� (4) recognize the difference between a monarchy and a democracy

� (4/5) identify and recognize the branches of local, state and federal governments

� (5) explain how a bill becomes a law

� (5) understand the purpose of the Bill of Rights and Congressional Amendments

� (5) read and discuss how current and historical events in foreign countries impact the United States

3-5 identify key leaders in legislative, executive and judicial branches in Maine and in the United States government

� (3) name the President of the United States

� (4) name the President of the United States, the Governor of Maine

� (4) name the number of United States and Maine Senators and Representatives

� (4) identify the similarities between the state and federal branches of government

� (5) recognize name of Congressional Representatives

� (5) identify and explain the three branches of government

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K-5 SOCIAL STUDIES

POLITICS

CONTENT STANDARD

Students will understand the constitutional principles and democratic foundations of our national,

state, and local political systems.

Performance Indicators

Assessment Strategies

K-2 tell ways individuals and groups make decisions and rules (e.g. voting, consensus)

K-2 understand the importance of everyone having the same opportunity and protection

3-5 explain how the Maine and the United States Constitution as a set of principles, rights and rules, guide our state and country

3-5 state how the Maine and United States Constitution protect people's individual rights (e.g. Bill of Rights)

3-5 develop an understanding of how we choose people to represent us in government

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K- 5 SOCIAL STUDIES

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

CONTENT STANDARD

Students will understand the relationships among the United States and other nations.

Performance Indicators

Assessment Strategies

K-2 recognize that there are other nations with different traditions and practices

3-5 identify some major ways Maine and the United States interact with other countries (e.g. trade, treaties, diplomacy)

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K-5 SOCIAL STUDIES

ECONOMIC SYSTEMS

CONTENT STANDARD

Students will understand the function and evolution of economic systems.

Performance Indicators

Assessment Strategies

K-2 understand how individuals, families, and communities use money and resources to satisfy wants and needs

� (1) identify basic human needs (food, water, shelter)

� (2) distinguish the difference between necessities (needs) and wants

K-2 tell where products come from and how we use them

� (K-1) recognize that food and other products come from a variety of plants and animals

� (K-1) recognize home, school and community workers (school nurse, firefighter, etc.) who provide services

� (2) understand that products come from and go to different parts of the United States and the world

� (2) recognize that some products come from places other than Maine

� (2) identify products and services and consumers commercially significant to Maine

� (2) explain the terms consumer and product

3-5 understand economic concepts: scarcity, supply and demand, profit and loss, wage, rent

� (3) describe the use of money

� (3) order priorities in a mock budget

� (4/5) discuss the impact of bartering and money in relationship to resources, goods and services

� (4/5) recognize how personal decisions affect monetary resources (i.e. school store, snack bar)

3-5 examine how the exchange of goods and services creates economic interaction between people in different places

� (4) recognize the interdependence for goods and services from one region to another

� (5) recognize the interdependence for goods and services from one region to another within the content of United States history

� (5) read, discuss and show changes in transportation and communication technologies and their effect over time

� (5) read and recognize impact of historical trading: i..e., triangular trade; colonial trade

3-5 develop an understanding of the three basic questions all economic systems must answer: what to produce? How? and for whom?

� (3) identify a Maine product, how it is produced, for whom and why

� (4) name several Maine products and how they are produced, for whom they are produced and why they are produced

� (4) identify products from a variety of regions

� (5) identify products from a variety of regions in relation to United States history

3-5 understand how the economy of Maine affects families and communities

� (3) draw conclusions on the interdependency of the members of the community and the businesses located there

� (4) recognize the importance of tourism on the local and state economy

Top

K-5 SOCIAL STUDIES

ECONOMIC SYSTEMS

CONTENT STANDARD

Students will understand the function and evolution of economic systems.

Performance Indicators

Assessment Strategies

3-5 describe how various cultures or countries meet basic human needs

� (3) explain needs versus wants

� (4) conclude that to meet our basic needs, we must rely on others

� (5) read about, discuss and show the many and diverse cultures that meet United States needs

Top

K-5 SOCIAL STUDIES

CULTURES

CONTENT STANDARD

Students will understand the origins, characteristics and interactions of cultures.

Performance Indicators

Assessment Strategies

K-2 understand one's relationship to family, school and community

K-2 understand similar and unique needs, feelings and identities of people within their own and other's cultures

� (1) recognize that there is a diversity of cultures/traditions in their community

� (2) recognize that there are traditions that originate from other cultures

K-2 recognize that there are other nations with different traditions and practices

� (1) discuss the traditions of different cultures and holidays

� (2) develop an awareness that not all countries have the same rights as we do

3-5 develop an understanding of the concept of culture

� (4) make a connection between a community and the people who settled it

� (5) describe the historical background of the communities being studied and connect that to present day inhabitants

3-5 explore a variety of diverse world cultures

3-5 relate the contributions of some world cultures to Maine and the United States

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K-5 SOCIAL STUDIES

CHRONOLOGY

CONTENT STANDARD

Students will use chronology to demonstrate knowledge of major periods, themes, events, ideas and people in history.

Performance Indicators

Assessment Strategies

K-2 recall individual and family experiences within the context of time and place

� (K) explore the concept of yesterday, today and tomorrow

� (1) discuss events that occurred or will occur yesterday, today and tomorrow

� (1) create a family tree

� (2) sequence major events in their personal history

K-2 observe that many people and groups over time have contributed to the development of the United States

� (K) identify people and major events in history

� (1) identify people and major events in history in relation to significant holidays

� (2) understand the basic significance of events and people that are recognized in United States holidays (i.e. Dr. Martin Luther King Day,

President's Day, Thanksgiving, Veteran's Day)

K-2 be aware of cause and effect relationships in a simple sequence of events

K-2 demonstrate an understanding of the difference between life today and the past

3-5 recognize the chronological order of significant historical events

� (3) sequence major events within the school year

� (4) recall significant events, groups and people in the history of Maine and the United States

� (5) create, understand and interpret time line and sequence of events

� (5) explore United States history from migration/exploration of early people to present time

3-5 restate cause and effect in a sequence of events

3-5 specify the impact of specific individuals, events, and ideas on local, state and national levels

� (3-5) relate the theme of diversity and acceptance to current and historical events

� (3) compare and contrast the significant contributions of famous individuals

� (4) explain a contribution that a famous individual has made (through their reading of biographies)

� (5) recognize and explain contributions that famous individuals made throughout society

� (5) research identified themes for impact on students lives today

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K-5 SOCIAL STUDIES

PLACES AND REGIONS

CONTENT STANDARD

Students will understand the concepts and physical and human characteristics of places and regions.

Performance Indicators

Assessment Strategies

K-2 describe the human and physical characteristics of the immediate environment

K-2 recognize the similarities and differences among the environments

� (K) discuss climate variations in the United States

� (1) identify seasons for the northeast

� (2) explain that native plants and animals are dependent upon the environment

3-5 explain the characteristics of a variety of regions (e.g. landforms, housing, religion)

� (3) recognize the differences between states and countries

� (4) recognize the differences among continents, countries, states and counties

� (5) use the geography of United States to interpret history

3-5 describe ways that regions change over time (e.g. new shopping center, population, agriculture), the characteristics of regions

(e.g. climate, topography) and how those characteristics influenced the location and history of communities and cities

� (3) locate major cities in Maine and the United States

� (4) demonstrate an understanding of why certain areas of the world are more densely populated than others

� (5) locate (site example of) major cities in the world that impacted United States history

3-5 understand how physical and human processes shape places and regions

3-5 understand the form and function of various regions (e.g. residential, business)

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K-5 SOCIAL STUDIES

MAPS AND GEOGRAPHIC TOOLS

CONTENT STANDARD

Students will understand the uses of maps and other geographic tools and technologies.

Performance Indicators

Assessment Strategies

K-2 know basic features of maps, globes and other geographic tools

� (K) explore maps to locate different United States locations

� (1) identify land, water, boundaries and some symbols on a map

� (1) identify N, S, E, W

� (1) locate Maine on a United States map

� (2) know cardinal points on a map (N,S,E,W)

� (2) distinguish between land masses and oceans on a globe

� (2) locate United States and Maine on a map and show United States and Maine border on a map and identify neighboring countries,

states and/or features

K-2 understand that maps show relative location, direction, size and shape of places

� (K) demonstrate and explain the physical layout of their school

� (2) understand general directions of major locations in relation to O.O.B., i.e. Atlantic Ocean, Canada, Portland, Boston

� (2) use coordinates on a grid to find specific locations

� (2) distinguish gulf and island

� (2) identify and locate the three largest countries of North America (United States, Canada, Mexico)

� (2) identify hemisphere, north and south equator, poles

� (2) know there are 50 states in the United States

3-5 use various types of uses of maps, globes and other geographic tools

� (3) read maps; understand N,S,E,W and intermediate directions

� (3) identify various geographic attributes: continents, oceans, hemispheres

� (4) know how to read a map and globe using latitude and longitude and a map key

� (4) apply knowledge of map skills to locate place in Maine and the United States

� (4) recognize and compare characteristics of different regions of United States

� (4) compare and contrast geographical features (i.e. plateau vs. plains, bays vs. capes, hot vs. cold, climate, etc.)

� (5) compare maps of the United States to interpret geographical features and draw conclusions about physical patterns and population

movement

� (5) interpret graphs, charts, etc.

3-5 know major physical and human features of places as they are represented on maps and globes (e.g. rivers, lakes, cities,

recreation areas, parks)

� (3-5) know the relative location of Maine and the United States on the continent and the globe

� (3) infer the relationship of geographic location (Arctic, tropical, etc.) to human activities

� (4) recognize and explain the relationship of geographic location to human activities

� (5) explain and site examples of relationship of geographic location to human activities

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K-5 SOCIAL STUDIES

ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION

CONTENT STANDARD

Students will engage in historical inquiry, analysis, and interpretation.

Performance Indicators

Assessment Strategies

K-2 gather information from basic sources (e.g. stories, photographs, art works, oral histories)

� (K-2) compare and contrast their daily life with past times

� (K-2) formulate questions and hypotheses regarding what happened in the past

� (1) inspect artifacts and documents shared through demonstrations and guest speakers

� (2) inspect artifacts and documents shared through demonstrations, guest speakers and literature

3-5 use primary and secondary artifacts and documents to gather information about the past

� (3) relate the theme of diversity and acceptance to current and historical events (i.e.: civil rights)

� (3-5) formulate questions for research

� (3-5) explain the role of immigrants, demographics, ethnic and religious groups in relationship to local, state and national history

� (3/4) demonstrate an understanding of the inter-relationship between their lives and community events

� (5) discuss current events and the effect on our daily lives

� (5) research a selected them and demonstrate an understanding

3-5 understand the difference between historical fact and historical interpretation

� (3) identify changes in school/community

� (3-5) judge the accuracy of historical fiction by comparing the characters and events described from multiple sources

� (4) realize the importance of point of view in recalling historical events

� (4/5) compare and contrast life today to life in the past

� (5) read and discuss why there are different views of the author

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K-5 SOCIAL STUDIES
CITIZENSHIP
CONTENT STANDARD

Students will understand the rights, privileges and responsibilities of citizenship.

Performance Indicators	Assessment Strategies
K-2 discuss rights and responsibilities of individuals
� (K-2) describe at least two rights/responsibilities that United States citizens have
� (1-2) demonstrate acting responsibly as a citizen of the classroom or school

K-2 practice classroom rights and responsibilities generalize them to the larger community
� (K) understand and practice classroom and school rules
� (1) continue to understand and practice classroom and school rules
� (2) show respect for school and classroom rules, for personal and public property, and for persons in authority
� (K-2) recognize and show respect for the United States flag and say the Pledge of Allegiance

3-5 understand the importance of rights, liberties, and responsibilities of individuals in the United States
� (3) identify and explain the importance of freedom from harm, free speech and equality in their school community and their
responsibility not to violate these rights in others
� (3-5) recognize the characteristics of an effective citizen
� (3-5) recognize and show respect for the United States flag and say the Pledge of Allegiance
� (4) recognize the rights/responsibilities of United States citizens
� (5) describe the rights/responsibilities of United States citizens

3-5 know that the rights, liberties, and responsibilities of individuals vary from country to country
� (3) recognize that the United States is a country with unique rights and responsibilities
� (4) describe United States rights/responsibilities in comparison to one other country
� (5) read and discuss current events as they impact the United States
� (5) recognize the need for Civil Rights from a historical perspective
� (5) understand that current issues may have more than one side

3-5 define the ways that individuals may act to improve life in the community
� (3-5) practice sharing opinions and listening to the opinions of others
� (3-5) practice being a contributing member of the community by assisting with classroom jobs, community service projects, etc.
� (4-5) participate in school-level improvement projects
Top
K-5 SOCIAL STUDIES
GOVERNMENT

CONTENT STANDARD

Students will understand the purpose, development and structures of governmental systems.

Performance Indicators	Assessment Strategies
K-2 understand that people organize and govern their communities (school, state, country)
� (K) are aware that classroom, school and government have leaders
� (1) name the school principal and the United States President
� (1) understand that in the United States citizens vote for their representatives
� (2) name the Governor, President and Vice President
� (2) develop an awareness that not all countries have the same rights as we do

K-2 understand the necessity and purposes of rules/laws
� (K) discuss the idea of choice, freedom and slavery
� (1) understand that there are rules and responsibilities that govern the United States that are different from other countries
� (2) understand the basic principles of democratic societies (representation, rights/responsibilities) and know that the United States is
a democracy
� (2) recognize that government is run by a set of rules outlined in the Constitution
� (2) understand that political divisions have governments
� (2) list the following about the state of Maine: the Governor's name; the capital is Augusta, the largest city is Portland, a few landmarks
and some state symbols (pine tree, chickadee)

3-5 summarize the functions and basic structure of government at the school, local, state and national levels
� (3) identify the government of the school (principal, teacher, student)
� (3) discuss the purpose of laws designed to protect individual rights
� (3/4) explain why rules and laws are needed
� (4) explain how an idea becomes a law
� (4) recognize that the school has a handbook, the state has a Constitution and the United States has a Constitution and a Bill of Rights
� (4) recognize the difference between a monarchy and a democracy
� (4/5) identify and recognize the branches of local, state and federal governments
� (5) explain how a bill becomes a law
� (5) understand the purpose of the Bill of Rights and Congressional Amendments
� (5) read and discuss how current and historical events in foreign countries impact the United States

3-5 identify key leaders in legislative, executive and judicial branches in Maine and in the United States government
� (3) name the President of the United States
� (4) name the President of the United States, the Governor of Maine
� (4) name the number of United States and Maine Senators and Representatives
� (4) identify the similarities between the state and federal branches of government
� (5) recognize name of Congressional Representatives
� (5) identify and explain the three branches of government
Top
K-5 SOCIAL STUDIES
POLITICS

CONTENT STANDARD

Students will understand the constitutional principles and democratic foundations of our national,
state, and local political systems.

Performance Indicators	Assessment Strategies
K-2 tell ways individuals and groups make decisions and rules (e.g. voting, consensus)



K-2 understand the importance of everyone having the same opportunity and protection



3-5 explain how the Maine and the United States Constitution as a set of principles, rights and rules, guide our state and country



3-5 state how the Maine and United States Constitution protect people's individual rights (e.g. Bill of Rights)



3-5 develop an understanding of how we choose people to represent us in government
Top
K- 5 SOCIAL STUDIES
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

CONTENT STANDARD

Students will understand the relationships among the United States and other nations.

Performance Indicators	Assessment Strategies
K-2 recognize that there are other nations with different traditions and practices



3-5 identify some major ways Maine and the United States interact with other countries (e.g. trade, treaties, diplomacy)

Top
K-5 SOCIAL STUDIES
ECONOMIC SYSTEMS

CONTENT STANDARD

Students will understand the function and evolution of economic systems.

Performance Indicators	Assessment Strategies
K-2 understand how individuals, families, and communities use money and resources to satisfy wants and needs
� (1) identify basic human needs (food, water, shelter)
� (2) distinguish the difference between necessities (needs) and wants

K-2 tell where products come from and how we use them
� (K-1) recognize that food and other products come from a variety of plants and animals
� (K-1) recognize home, school and community workers (school nurse, firefighter, etc.) who provide services
� (2) understand that products come from and go to different parts of the United States and the world
� (2) recognize that some products come from places other than Maine
� (2) identify products and services and consumers commercially significant to Maine
� (2) explain the terms consumer and product
3-5 understand economic concepts: scarcity, supply and demand, profit and loss, wage, rent
� (3) describe the use of money
� (3) order priorities in a mock budget
� (4/5) discuss the impact of bartering and money in relationship to resources, goods and services
� (4/5) recognize how personal decisions affect monetary resources (i.e. school store, snack bar)

3-5 examine how the exchange of goods and services creates economic interaction between people in different places
� (4) recognize the interdependence for goods and services from one region to another
� (5) recognize the interdependence for goods and services from one region to another within the content of United States history
� (5) read, discuss and show changes in transportation and communication technologies and their effect over time
� (5) read and recognize impact of historical trading: i..e., triangular trade; colonial trade

3-5 develop an understanding of the three basic questions all economic systems must answer: what to produce? How? and for whom?
� (3) identify a Maine product, how it is produced, for whom and why
� (4) name several Maine products and how they are produced, for whom they are produced and why they are produced
� (4) identify products from a variety of regions
� (5) identify products from a variety of regions in relation to United States history

3-5 understand how the economy of Maine affects families and communities
� (3) draw conclusions on the interdependency of the members of the community and the businesses located there
� (4) recognize the importance of tourism on the local and state economy

Top
K-5 SOCIAL STUDIES
ECONOMIC SYSTEMS

CONTENT STANDARD

Students will understand the function and evolution of economic systems.

Performance Indicators	Assessment Strategies
3-5 describe how various cultures or countries meet basic human needs
� (3) explain needs versus wants
� (4) conclude that to meet our basic needs, we must rely on others
� (5) read about, discuss and show the many and diverse cultures that meet United States needs
Top
K-5 SOCIAL STUDIES
CULTURES

CONTENT STANDARD

Students will understand the origins, characteristics and interactions of cultures.

Performance Indicators	Assessment Strategies
K-2 understand one's relationship to family, school and community




K-2 understand similar and unique needs, feelings and identities of people within their own and other's cultures
� (1) recognize that there is a diversity of cultures/traditions in their community
� (2) recognize that there are traditions that originate from other cultures

K-2 recognize that there are other nations with different traditions and practices
� (1) discuss the traditions of different cultures and holidays
� (2) develop an awareness that not all countries have the same rights as we do

3-5 develop an understanding of the concept of culture
� (4) make a connection between a community and the people who settled it
� (5) describe the historical background of the communities being studied and connect that to present day inhabitants

3-5 explore a variety of diverse world cultures




3-5 relate the contributions of some world cultures to Maine and the United States




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K-5 SOCIAL STUDIES
CHRONOLOGY

CONTENT STANDARD

Students will use chronology to demonstrate knowledge of major periods, themes, events, ideas and people in history.

Performance Indicators	Assessment Strategies
K-2 recall individual and family experiences within the context of time and place
� (K) explore the concept of yesterday, today and tomorrow
� (1) discuss events that occurred or will occur yesterday, today and tomorrow
� (1) create a family tree
� (2) sequence major events in their personal history

K-2 observe that many people and groups over time have contributed to the development of the United States
� (K) identify people and major events in history
� (1) identify people and major events in history in relation to significant holidays
� (2) understand the basic significance of events and people that are recognized in United States holidays (i.e. Dr. Martin Luther King Day,
President's Day, Thanksgiving, Veteran's Day)

K-2 be aware of cause and effect relationships in a simple sequence of events


K-2 demonstrate an understanding of the difference between life today and the past



3-5 recognize the chronological order of significant historical events
� (3) sequence major events within the school year
� (4) recall significant events, groups and people in the history of Maine and the United States
� (5) create, understand and interpret time line and sequence of events
� (5) explore United States history from migration/exploration of early people to present time

3-5 restate cause and effect in a sequence of events


3-5 specify the impact of specific individuals, events, and ideas on local, state and national levels
� (3-5) relate the theme of diversity and acceptance to current and historical events
� (3) compare and contrast the significant contributions of famous individuals
� (4) explain a contribution that a famous individual has made (through their reading of biographies)
� (5) recognize and explain contributions that famous individuals made throughout society
� (5) research identified themes for impact on students lives today

Top
K-5 SOCIAL STUDIES
PLACES AND REGIONS
CONTENT STANDARD

Students will understand the concepts and physical and human characteristics of places and regions.

Performance Indicators	Assessment Strategies
K-2 describe the human and physical characteristics of the immediate environment




K-2 recognize the similarities and differences among the environments
� (K) discuss climate variations in the United States
� (1) identify seasons for the northeast
� (2) explain that native plants and animals are dependent upon the environment

3-5 explain the characteristics of a variety of regions (e.g. landforms, housing, religion)
� (3) recognize the differences between states and countries
� (4) recognize the differences among continents, countries, states and counties
� (5) use the geography of United States to interpret history

3-5 describe ways that regions change over time (e.g. new shopping center, population, agriculture), the characteristics of regions
(e.g. climate, topography) and how those characteristics influenced the location and history of communities and cities
� (3) locate major cities in Maine and the United States
� (4) demonstrate an understanding of why certain areas of the world are more densely populated than others
� (5) locate (site example of) major cities in the world that impacted United States history

3-5 understand how physical and human processes shape places and regions




3-5 understand the form and function of various regions (e.g. residential, business)

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K-5 SOCIAL STUDIES
MAPS AND GEOGRAPHIC TOOLS

CONTENT STANDARD

Students will understand the uses of maps and other geographic tools and technologies.

Performance Indicators	Assessment Strategies
K-2 know basic features of maps, globes and other geographic tools
� (K) explore maps to locate different United States locations
� (1) identify land, water, boundaries and some symbols on a map
� (1) identify N, S, E, W
� (1) locate Maine on a United States map
� (2) know cardinal points on a map (N,S,E,W)
� (2) distinguish between land masses and oceans on a globe
� (2) locate United States and Maine on a map and show United States and Maine border on a map and identify neighboring countries,
states and/or features

K-2 understand that maps show relative location, direction, size and shape of places
� (K) demonstrate and explain the physical layout of their school
� (2) understand general directions of major locations in relation to O.O.B., i.e. Atlantic Ocean, Canada, Portland, Boston
� (2) use coordinates on a grid to find specific locations
� (2) distinguish gulf and island
� (2) identify and locate the three largest countries of North America (United States, Canada, Mexico)
� (2) identify hemisphere, north and south equator, poles
� (2) know there are 50 states in the United States


3-5 use various types of uses of maps, globes and other geographic tools
� (3) read maps; understand N,S,E,W and intermediate directions
� (3) identify various geographic attributes: continents, oceans, hemispheres
� (4) know how to read a map and globe using latitude and longitude and a map key
� (4) apply knowledge of map skills to locate place in Maine and the United States
� (4) recognize and compare characteristics of different regions of United States
� (4) compare and contrast geographical features (i.e. plateau vs. plains, bays vs. capes, hot vs. cold, climate, etc.)
� (5) compare maps of the United States to interpret geographical features and draw conclusions about physical patterns and population
movement
� (5) interpret graphs, charts, etc.

3-5 know major physical and human features of places as they are represented on maps and globes (e.g. rivers, lakes, cities,
recreation areas, parks)
� (3-5) know the relative location of Maine and the United States on the continent and the globe
� (3) infer the relationship of geographic location (Arctic, tropical, etc.) to human activities
� (4) recognize and explain the relationship of geographic location to human activities
� (5) explain and site examples of relationship of geographic location to human activities
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K-5 SOCIAL STUDIES
ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION

CONTENT STANDARD

Students will engage in historical inquiry, analysis, and interpretation.

Performance Indicators	Assessment Strategies
K-2 gather information from basic sources (e.g. stories, photographs, art works, oral histories)
� (K-2) compare and contrast their daily life with past times
� (K-2) formulate questions and hypotheses regarding what happened in the past
� (1) inspect artifacts and documents shared through demonstrations and guest speakers
� (2) inspect artifacts and documents shared through demonstrations, guest speakers and literature

3-5 use primary and secondary artifacts and documents to gather information about the past
� (3) relate the theme of diversity and acceptance to current and historical events (i.e.: civil rights)
� (3-5) formulate questions for research
� (3-5) explain the role of immigrants, demographics, ethnic and religious groups in relationship to local, state and national history
� (3/4) demonstrate an understanding of the inter-relationship between their lives and community events
� (5) discuss current events and the effect on our daily lives
� (5) research a selected them and demonstrate an understanding

3-5 understand the difference between historical fact and historical interpretation
� (3) identify changes in school/community
� (3-5) judge the accuracy of historical fiction by comparing the characters and events described from multiple sources
� (4) realize the importance of point of view in recalling historical events
� (4/5) compare and contrast life today to life in the past
� (5) read and discuss why there are different views of the author


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