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History – Social Sciences,    Third Grade

3.1
3.1.1
2.1.2
3.2
3.2.1
3.2.2
3.2.3
3.2.4
3.3

3.3.1
3.3.2
3.3.3
3.4.5
3.5.1

Describe physical & human geography; use visuals to organize information
Identify geographical features in region
Trace how resources have been used and modified
Describe Native American nation in local region, historical and recent
Describe national identities, religious beliefs, customs & folklore
Discuss ways that physical geography influenced adaptation to environment
Describe economy and self-government; relationship to state & federal gov.
Discuss interaction of new settlers with established regional Indians
Use historical & community resources to organize historical event sequence & describe how settlements affected the area
Research explorers & pioneers to region for culture, religion & contributions
Describe economies & influence on present-day economy
Trace community establishment and change by using visuals & source material
Describe how tribes contribute to USA & participate in federal government
Describe how locals use natural resources etc. in past & present times

English – Language Arts,     Third Grade

3.1

3.1

3.1.1
3.1.2
3.1.3
3.1.5

Written and Oral English Language Conventions
Students write and speak with conventions appropriate to the grade level
Listening and Speaking Strategies
Students listen critically and respond appropriately.  They use appropriate voice inflections.
Retell, paraphrase, explain what has been said
Connect & relate prior experiences etc. to those of a speaker
Respond to questions with appropriate elaboration
Organize ideas chronologically or around major points of information

History – Social Sciences,    Fourth Grade

4.2.1
4.2.5
4.2.6

Discuss nations of CA Indians: social, political, cultural, economic
Describe daily lives of native people of pueblos
Discuss the change of economy of CA from hunter-gatherer to agricultural economy (Franciscans/Indians)

English – Language Arts,     Fourth Grade

1.1.6

1.1.7
2.2.3

Writing:  Students write clear, coherent sentences and paragraphs that develop a central idea.  They progress through the stages of the writing process (e.g., prewriting, drafting, revising, editing). 
Students use organizational features of printed text to locate relevant information
Use various reference materials as aid to writing
Students write information reports that include facts and details for focus, drawing from more than one source of information.

History – Social Sciences,    Fifth Grade

5.1.1

5.1.2
5.1.3
5.3.4

Describe how geography & climate influenced the way various nations lived and adjusted to natural environment (location of villages, structures, basic living)
Describe customs and folklore of nations
Describe economies and systems of government
Discuss resistance of Indian nations to encroachments and assimilation

English – Language Arts,     Fifth Grade

1.1.3

1.1.6
2.2.3

Writing:  Students write clear, coherent, and focused essays that exhibit awareness of the audience and purpose. They progress through the stages of the writing process (e.g., prewriting, drafting, revising, editing). 
Students use organizational features of printed text to locate relevant information.
Edit and revise manuscripts to improve meaning and focus of writing.
Write research reports about ideas, issues or events.