History and Social Studies - 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade
Standard - CC.8.5.6-8.A
Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and secondary sources.
Standard - CC.8.5.6-8.B
Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source; provide an accurate summary of the source distinct from prior knowledge or opinions.
Standard - CC.8.5.6-8.C
Identify key steps in a text’s description of a process related to history/social studies (e.g., how a bill becomes law, how interest rates are raised or lowered).
Standard - CC.8.5.6-8.D
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including vocabulary specific to domains related to history/social studies.
Standard - CC.8.5.6-8.G
Integrate visual information (e.g., in charts, graphs, photographs, videos, or maps) with other information in print and digital texts.
Standard - CC.8.5.6-8.H
Distinguish among fact, opinion, and reasoned judgment in a text.
Standard - CC.8.5.6-8.I
Analyze the relationship between a primary and secondary source on the same topic.
Standard - CC.8.6.6-8.C
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
Standard - CC.8.6.6-8.D
With some guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on how well purpose and audience have been addressed.
Standard - CC.8.6.6-8.E
Use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing and present the relationships between information and ideas clearly and efficiently.
Standard - CC.8.6.6-8.F
Conduct short research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question), drawing on several sources and generating additional related, focused questions that allow for multiple avenues of exploration.
Standard - CC.8.6.6-8.G
Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, using search terms effectively; assess the credibility and accuracy of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation.
Standard - CC.8.6.6-8.H
Draw evidence from informational texts to support analysis reflection, and research.
Standard - CC.8.6.6-8.I
Write routinely over extended time frames (time for reflection and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.
Civics and Government -5th Grade
Standard - 5.1.5.A
Understand the rule of law in protecting property rights, individual rights and the common good.
Standard - 5.1.5.B
Describe the basic purposes of government in the classroom, school, community, state, and nation.
Standard - 5.1.5.C
Describe the principles and ideals shaping local state, and national government.
Interpret key ideas about government found in significant documents:
Identify the individual rights guaranteed by the PA Constitution and the U.S. Constitution.
Standard - CC.8.5.6-8.A
Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and secondary sources.
Standard - CC.8.5.6-8.B
Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source; provide an accurate summary of the source distinct from prior knowledge or opinions.
Standard - CC.8.5.6-8.C
Identify key steps in a text’s description of a process related to history/social studies (e.g., how a bill becomes law, how interest rates are raised or lowered).
Standard - CC.8.5.6-8.D
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including vocabulary specific to domains related to history/social studies.
Standard - CC.8.5.6-8.G
Integrate visual information (e.g., in charts, graphs, photographs, videos, or maps) with other information in print and digital texts.
Standard - CC.8.5.6-8.H
Distinguish among fact, opinion, and reasoned judgment in a text.
Standard - CC.8.5.6-8.I
Analyze the relationship between a primary and secondary source on the same topic.
Standard - CC.8.6.6-8.C
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
Standard - CC.8.6.6-8.D
With some guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on how well purpose and audience have been addressed.
Standard - CC.8.6.6-8.E
Use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing and present the relationships between information and ideas clearly and efficiently.
Standard - CC.8.6.6-8.F
Conduct short research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question), drawing on several sources and generating additional related, focused questions that allow for multiple avenues of exploration.
Standard - CC.8.6.6-8.G
Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, using search terms effectively; assess the credibility and accuracy of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation.
Standard - CC.8.6.6-8.H
Draw evidence from informational texts to support analysis reflection, and research.
Standard - CC.8.6.6-8.I
Write routinely over extended time frames (time for reflection and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.
Civics and Government -5th Grade
Standard - 5.1.5.A
Understand the rule of law in protecting property rights, individual rights and the common good.
Standard - 5.1.5.B
Describe the basic purposes of government in the classroom, school, community, state, and nation.
Standard - 5.1.5.C
Describe the principles and ideals shaping local state, and national government.
- Liberty / Freedom
- Democracy
- Justice
- Equality
Interpret key ideas about government found in significant documents:
- Declaration of Independence
- United States Constitution
- Bill of Rights
- Pennsylvania Constitution
Identify the individual rights guaranteed by the PA Constitution and the U.S. Constitution.