Curriculum Overview | Grade 5

The Curriculum Overview provides content benchmarks for language arts, mathematics, science, social
studies, and health. In one consolidated document, the Curriculum Overview includes the following:
Overview of required curriculum
Content benchmarks aligned with ES Progress Report Standards
Quarterly focus for Critical and Creative Thinking Strategies
Links to the Planning and Pacing Guide for each content area
Suggested pacing of units of study in health
Protocol for use and discussion of Curriculum Overview

Elementary School Progress Report Standards

Content benchmarks are aligned with the Progress Report Standards as listed below. Please note that only
the Progress Report Standards that are an instructional focus in a given quarter are indicated on the
Curriculum Overview. Some Progress Report Standards may not be an instructional focus that quarter.

Suggested Quarterly Focus for Critical and Creative Thinking Strategies

As identified in the FCPS Advanced Academic Programs, www.fcps.edu/is/aap/level1.shtml, the following
strategies support teachers use of critical and creative thinking skills in their daily instruction. Regular use
of these strategies as a means of processing and showing understanding of content will both help students
make deeper meaning of content as well as provide valuable assessment information for teachers.

PROGRESS REPORT STANDARDS

LANGUAGE ARTS

SOCIAL STUDIES

MATHEMATICS

Listens and speaks for specific

purposes
Locates and uses information from a
variety of sources
Reads with accuracy and fluency
Reads with understanding
Writes with purpose, clarity, and
expression
Edits for usage and mechanics in
own writing

Explains how the people and events of

the past have influenced the present
Reads maps and understands the
impact of geography on culture
Recognizes the structure of
government and the relationship
among rules, laws, and becoming a
good citizen
Understands economic concepts and
the impact of economics on culture

Represents numbers accurately and demonstrates an

understanding of number relationships
Computes numbers with fluency and makes reasonable estimates
Measures with accuracy and makes reasonable estimates of
measurements
Analyzes characteristics and properties of geometric figures and
demonstrates an understanding of spatial relationships
Uses data to describe, interpret, and predict events
Represents situations and mathematical relationships using
algebraic symbols

SCIENCE
Investigates and demonstrates understanding of the
natural world in a systematic way like a scientist and
applies these skills and knowledge to solve problems
Demonstrates understanding of the concepts of physical
science including matter, force, motion, and energy
Demonstrates understanding of the concepts of life
science including life processes and living systems
Demonstrates understanding of Earths patterns, cycles,
changes, and Earth/Space Systems

HEALTH
Demonstrates an understanding of
concepts and behaviors that reduce
health risks and enhance health
Demonstrates ability to access and
evaluate health related information
Demonstrates knowledge of
appropriate health practices and
behaviors

CRITICAL AND CREATIVE THINKING STRATEGIES

QUARTER ONE

Questioning: Actively clarifying, exploring, challenging, and assessing the understanding of ideas
Mindmapping: Recording information with supporting ideas and examples branching out from the main idea

QUARTER THREE
Decisions and Outcomes: Understanding that choosing from alternatives effects events that follow
Analogies: Comparing two items in order to perceive similarities

QUARTER TWO

Encapsulation: Stating ideas is concise and precise form

Point of View: Analyzing how different people might look at the same idea and/or situation
Visualization: Consciously forming mental images of something that is not present in the senses

QUARTER FOUR
Plus, Minus, Interesting: Framing the consideration of positive, negative, and intriguing aspects of an idea into one picture
Fluency, Flexibility, Originality, Elaboration: The production of many ideas, the expression of new ideas, and the recombination
of existing ideas

Language Arts

Suggested Pacing for Critical and Creative Thinking Strategies: Questioning and Mindmapping

Listens and speaks for specific purposes

1.a Participate in and contribute to discussions across content
areas
1.c Summarize information gathered in group activities
1.f Demonstrate the ability to work independently
Locates and uses information from a variety of sources
4.e Use dictionary, glossary, thesaurus, other word-reference
materials
7.j Use technology to gather information, produce writing, and
collaborate
Reads with accuracy and fluency
5.m Read with fluency and accuracy
6.m Read with fluency and accuracy
Reads with understanding
4.a Use context to clarify meaning of unfamiliar words and phrases
4.c Use knowledge of roots, affixes, synonyms, antonyms, and
homophones
4.f Develop vocabulary by listening to and reading a variety of texts
4.g Study word meanings across content areas

Mathematics

5.a Describe relationship between text and previously read

materials
5.b Describe character development
5.c Recognize the relationship between plot and character
development
5.d Describe characteristics of free verse, rhymed, patterned poetry
5.f Identify and ask questions that clarify various points of view
5.g Identify the main idea
5.h summarize supporting details from text
5.i Draw conclusions and make inferences from text
5.j Identify cause and effect relationships
5.k Make, confirm, or revise predictions
5.l Use reading strategies to monitor comprehension
6.b Use prior knowledge, build background knowledge for new
learning
6.c Skim materials to develop overview and to locate specific info
6.l Use reading strategies to monitor comprehension
Writes with purpose, clarity, and expression
7.a Identify the intended audience
7.b Use a variety of prewriting strategies

7.c Organize information to convey a central idea

7.e Write multi-paragraph compositions
7.f Use precise and descriptive vocabulary to create tone and voice
7.g Vary sentence structure by using transition words
7.h Revise writing for clarity using specific vocabulary and
information
7.j Use technology to gather information, produce writing, and
collaborate
Edits for usage and mechanics in own writing
8.d Use apostrophes in contractions and possessives
8.e Use quotation marks with dialogue
8.f Use commas with interrupters
8.j Use correct spelling of commonly used words
8.m Use verb tense correctly
8.n Use technology to edit and publish writing, and to collaborate
8.o Edit writing for correct word usage, punctuation, capitalization,
etc.
8.p Develop handwriting

Social Studies
Teachers select 5 cultures from the POS to teach during the year.
Standards are listed for all the cultures that may possible be taught.
Teachers should follow the standards for the cultures they select.

5.d Explain the achievements of classical China and effect on

modern society
6.b Compare Pre-Columbian civilizations to other civilizations

Explains how the people and events of the past have influenced
the present
2.a Demonstrate how the past has affected the modern world
2.b Make connections by comparing modern world cultures and
The United States
2.c Demonstrate the skills needed to create a Global Awareness
Project
2.d Define terms relevant to the study of Global Awareness
3.b Sequence events leading to changes for early peoples in
Mesopotamia
3.c Describe contributions of Mesopotamia; make connections to
life today
3.d Describe the origin and basic beliefs of Judaism
4.b Describe the origin and basic beliefs of Hinduism
4.c Describe the origin and basic beliefs of Buddhism
4.d Describe the basic beliefs of Sikhism
4.f Explain achievements of classical India & the effect on modern
society
5.b Analyze the origin and basic beliefs of Confucianism

Reads maps and understands the impact of geography on culture

3.a Interpret maps to explain impact of landforms on the Fertile
Crescent
4.a Explain the impact of geography on development & growth of
India
5.a Explain the effects of geography & climate on classical Chinas
growth
6.a Explain the impact of geography on the Pre-Columbian
civilization

Represents numbers accurately and demonstrates an understanding of

number relationships
1.a Round decimals to nearest whole number, tenth, or hundredth
2.a Recognize/name fractions in equivalent decimal form and vice versa
2.b Compare and order a given set of decimals and fractions
3.a Identify and describe characteristics of prime and composite
numbers
3.b Identify and describe characteristics of even and odd numbers
Computes numbers with fluency and makes reasonable estimates
5.a Find sum/difference/product/quotient involving decimals
5.b Create and solve practical problems involving decimals
6.a Solve problems with addition/subtraction of fractions/mixed
numbers

Health

Science

Demonstrates ability to access and evaluate health related

information
1.a Describe interpersonal skills necessary to build healthy
relationships
1.b Demonstrate the use of refusal and conflict resolution skills
1.c Demonstrate effective verbal and nonverbal communication
skills that convey care, consideration, and respect for self and
others.
4.a Identify valid health information
4.b Describe tools for the critical evaluation of advertisements and
promotions

Investigates and demonstrates understanding of the natural world in a

systematic way like a scientist and applies these skills and knowledge
to solve problems
1.a Identify rocks, minerals and organisms using various classifications
keys
1.b Estimate and measure length, mass, volume, temperature in metric
units
1.g Use proper graphical representation and metric measurements of
data
1.h Make predictions using patterns from data; generate graphical data
1.i Make inferences and draw conclusions
1.k Use current applications to reinforce science concepts

Recognizes the structure of government and the relationship

among rules, laws, and becoming a good citizen
1.c Determine cause and effect relationships
1.e Draw conclusions and make generalizations
4.e Explain the social structure in classical India; make connections
to life today
5.c Describe the governmental structure of classical China
6.b Compare Pre-Columbian civilizations to other civilizations

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Demonstrates understanding of the concepts of physical science

including matter, force, motion, and energy
4.b Understand the effect of temperature on the phases of matter
Demonstrates understanding of Earths patterns, cycles, changes, and
Earth/Space Systems
7.a Investigate and understand the identification of rock types
7.b Understand the rock cycle and how transformations between rocks
occur
7.c Investigate and understand Earth history and fossil evidence
7.d Investigate and understand the basic structure of Earths interior
7.e Understand changes in Earths crust due to plate tectonics
7.f Investigate and understand weathering, erosion, and deposition
7.g Investigate and understand human impact on the Earths surface

Suggested Pacing for Critical and Creative Thinking Strategies: Encapsulation, Point of View, and Visualization

Language Arts
Listens and speaks for specific purposes
1.a Participate in and contribute to discussions across content areas
1.c Summarize information gathered in group activities
1.e Demonstrate the ability to collaborate with diverse teams
1.f Demonstrate the ability to work independently
2.a Maintain eye contact with listeners
2.b Use gestures to support, accentuate, and dramatize verbal message
2.c Use facial expressions to support and dramatize verbal message
2.d Use posture appropriate for communication setting
2.e Determine appropriate content for audience
2.g Summarize main points as they relate to main idea or supporting detail
2.h Incorporate visual media to support the presentation
2.i Use language and style appropriate to the audience, topic, and purpose
Locates and uses information from a variety of sources
4.e Use dictionary, glossary, thesaurus, other word-reference materials
7.j Use technology to gather information, produce writing, and collaborate

Mathematics

9.b Collect information from multiple resources

9.e Develop notes that include important concepts, summaries, etc.
9.f Give credit to sources used in research

6.k Identify new information gained from reading

6.l Use reading strategies to monitor comprehension

Reads with understanding

4.a Use context to clarify meaning of unfamiliar words and phrases
4.b Use sentence structure to determine meanings
4.c Use knowledge of roots, affixes, synonyms, antonyms, and homophones
4.g Study word meanings across content areas
6.a Use text organizers to predict and categorize information
6.b Use prior knowledge, build background knowledge for new learning
6.c Skim materials to develop overview and to locate specific info
6.d Identify the main idea of nonfiction texts
6.e Summarize supporting details in nonfiction texts
6.f Identify structural patterns found in nonfiction
6.g Locate information to support opinions, predictions, and conclusions
6.h Identify cause and effect relationships following transition words
6.i Differentiate between fact and opinion
6.j Identify, compare, and contrast relationships

Social Studies
Teachers select 5 cultures from the POS to teach during the year. Standards
are listed for all cultures, teachers need to follow the standards for the
cultures they select.
Explains how the people and events of the past have influenced the present
7.b Describe how myths contributed to the culture & values of Greece
7.d Describe the contributions of classical Greece
8.c Explain achievements of classical Rome; their affect on modern society
8.d Describe the origin and basic beliefs of Christianity
9.b Describe the Kingdom of Aksum (Axum), and later, Ethiopia
9.c Describe the civilization of Great Zimbabwe-Center of Wealthy Empire
10.b Describe the origin and basic beliefs of Islam

Writes with purpose, clarity, and expression

7.a Identify the intended audience
7.c Organize information to convey a central idea
7.d Write a clear topic sentence focusing on the main idea
7.e Write multi-paragraph compositions
7.f Use precise and descriptive vocabulary to create tone and voice
7.g Vary sentence structure by using transition words
7.i Include supporting details that elaborate the main idea
7.j Use technology to gather information, produce writing, and collaborate
Edits for usage and mechanics in own writing
8.a Use plural possessives
8.b Use adjective and adverb comparisons
8.c Identify and use interjections
8.f Use commas with interrupters
8.h Edit for fragments and run-on sentences
8.i Eliminate double negative

Health

Reads maps and understands the impact of geography on culture

7.a Explain the effects of geography on development and growth of Greece
8.a Analyze maps - the effect of geography on development and growth of
Rome
9.a Analyze maps to describe the varied geography of the African continent
10.a Demonstrate understanding of Southwest Asia history and geography
Recognizes the structure of government and the relationship among rules,
laws, and becoming a good citizen
7.c Explain the growth of democracy in Greece
8.b Explain facts about Roman government and its influence on United States
Understands economic concepts and the impact of economics on culture
9.d Explain how Indian Ocean trade contributed to the exchange of ideas
10.c Describe the spread of Islam and its effect on trade, art and science

Demonstrates an understanding of concepts and behaviors that reduce

health risks and enhance health
2.a Explain the relationship between health promotion and disease
prevention
2.b Describe the connection between nutritional guidelines and weight
management
2.c Identify strategies for managing stress
2.d Describe the importance of exercise and recreational activities
2.e Describe the effects of personal health habits on cardiorespiratory
fitness
2.f Explain the importance of developing and maintaining a positive selfimage
Demonstrates knowledge of appropriate health practices and behaviors to
promote and healthy community
5.a Identify resources for collaborative support for environmental issues
5.b Identify existing health customs and traditions in the community
5.c Identify the benefits of community health and wellness
5.d Examine community health issues
5.e Identify health projects that promote community health and wellness
5.f Describe the importance of volunteerism and community service

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Computes numbers with fluency and makes reasonable estimates

4.a Create and solve problems involving operations with whole numbers
7.a Evaluate whole number expressions using order of operations
Measures with accuracy and makes reasonable estimates of measurements
8.c Identify equivalent measurements within the metric system
8.d Estimate and then measure to solve problems
8.e Choose an appropriate unit of measure for a given situation
Represents situations and mathematical relationships using algebraic symbols
17.a Describe/express the relationship found in a number pattern
18.a Investigate and describe the concept of variable
18.b Write an open sentence to represent a mathematical relationship
18.c Model one-step linear equations in one variable
18.d Create a problem situation based on a given open sentence
19.a Investigate and recognize the distributive property

Science
Investigates and demonstrates understanding of the natural world in a
systematic way like a scientist and applies these skills and knowledge to solve
problems
1.a Identify rocks, minerals and organisms using various classifications keys
1.b Estimate and measure length, mass, volume, temperature in metric units
1.d Form hypotheses from testable questions
1.e Identify independent and dependent variables
1.f Identify constants in an experimental situation
1.g Use proper graphical representation and metric measurements of data
1.h Make predictions using patterns from data; generate graphical data
1.i Make inferences and draw conclusions
1.j Construct models to clarify, demonstrate, and solve
1.k Use current applications to reinforce science concepts
Demonstrates understanding of the concepts of physical science including
matter, force, motion, and energy
4.c Investigate and understand atoms and elements
4.d Investigate and understand molecules and compounds
4.e Investigate and understand mixtures including solutions
Demonstrates understanding of the concepts of life science including life
processes and living systems
5.b Classify organisms using characteristics, body structures, behavior
5.c Understand the traits of organisms that allow them to survive
Demonstrates understanding of Earths patterns, cycles, changes, and
Earth/Space Systems
6.a Investigate and understand the geological characteristics of the ocean
6.b Investigate and understand the physical characteristics of the ocean
6.c Investigate and understand the ecological characteristics of the ocean
7.g Investigate and understand human impact on the Earths surface

Suggested Pacing for Critical and Creative Thinking Strategies: Decisions and Outcomes and Analogies

Language Arts
Listens and speaks for specific purposes
1.a Participate in and contribute to discussions across content areas
1.b Organize information to present in reports of group activities
1.d Communicate new ideas to others
1.e Demonstrate the ability to collaborate with diverse teams
1.f Demonstrate the ability to work independently
2.i Use language and style appropriate to the audience, topic, and
purpose
Locates and uses information from a variety of sources
4.e Use dictionary, glossary, thesaurus, other word-reference materials
7.j Use technology to gather information, produce writing, and
collaborate
9.a Construct questions about a topic
9.b Collect information from multiple resources
9.c Use technology as a tool to research, organize, evaluate,
communicate

Mathematics

9.d Organize information presented on charts, maps, and graphs

9.e Develop notes that include important concepts, summaries, etc.
9.f Give credit to sources used in research
9.g Define the meaning and consequences of plagiarism
9.h Collaborate, organize, and share information related to a topic
Reads with understanding
4.c Use knowledge of roots, affixes, synonyms, antonyms, and
homophones
4.d Identify the authors use of figurative language
4.f Develop vocabulary by listening to and reading a variety of texts
4.g Study word meanings across content areas
5.d Describe characteristics of free verse, rhymed, patterned poetry
5.e Discuss how an authors choice of vocabulary contributes to the
style
5.f Identify and ask questions that clarify various points of view
6.e Summarize supporting details in nonfiction texts
6.i Differentiate between fact and opinion
6.j Identify, compare, and contrast relationships

Social Studies
Teachers select 5 cultures from the POS to teach during the year.
Standards are listed for all the cultures; teachers need to follow the
standards for the cultures they select.
Explains how the people and events of the past have influenced the
present
1.a Demonstrate the ability to answer the 8 Global Awareness questions
1.c Determine cause and effect relationships
1.e Draw conclusions and make generalizations
1.f Make connections between past and present
1.j Identify common attributes all cultures share
2.a Demonstrate how the past has affected the modern world
2.b Make connections by comparing modern world cultures and U.S.
2.c Demonstrate the skills needed to create a Global Awareness project
2.d Define terms relevant to the study of Global Awareness
If students global project is about change over time, art, literature,
math or science, the completed research will help determine the grade
for this standard.
Reads maps and understands the impact of geography on culture
1.i Analyze maps to explain relationships between history and
geography
If students global project is about geography the completed research
will help determine the grade for this standard.

Recognizes the structure of government and the relationship among

rules, laws and becoming a good citizen
If students global project is about government or leadership the
completed research will help determine the grade for this standard.
Understands economic concepts and the impact of economics on
culture
If students global project is about trade or interdependence the
completed research will help determine the grade for this standard.

6.l Use reading strategies to monitor comprehension

Writes with purpose, clarity, and expression
7.a Identify the intended audience
7.b Use a variety of prewriting strategies
7.c Organize information to convey a central idea
7.d Write a clear topic sentence focusing on the main idea
7.e Write multi-paragraph compositions
7.f Use precise and descriptive vocabulary to create tone and voice
7.g Vary sentence structure by using transition words
7.i Include supporting details that elaborate the main idea
7.j Use technology to gather information, produce writing, and
collaborate
Edits for usage and mechanics in own writing
8.g Use a hyphen to divide words at the end of a line
8.h Edit for fragments and run-on sentences
8.k Identify and use conjunctions
8.l Use underlining, quotation marks, italics to indicate titles of words

Health

Demonstrates an understanding of concepts and behaviors that

reduce health risks and enhance health
The benchmarks below are in the Emotional and Social Health Unit.
Parents have the option to opt-out their student from any lessons or
the entire unit in which these benchmarks are taught.
6.a Define self-concept and identify ways to develop and maintain a
positive self-concept
6.b Identify roles, duties, and responsibilities of family members
6.c Identify sources of peer pressure and develop effective strategies
for saying no to behaviors or activities that he or she perceives as
wrong
6.d Identify and practice effective strategies for conflict resolution
6.e Identify causes of anger and grief, and develop effective strategies
for handling these emotions
7.a Recognize the physical changes that occur during puberty and relate
these changes to the increased need for personal hygiene.
7.b Identify the structures and functions of the male and female
reproductive systems.
7.c Students will be introduced to the basic process of human
reproduction.
7.d Students will be introduced to the most common sexually
transmitted diseases (STDs), including basic information about
HIV/AIDS.
7.e Explore the benefits of abstinence from sexual intercourse.

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Measures with accuracy and makes reasonable estimates of measurements

8.a Find perimeter, area, and volume in standard units of measure
8.b Differentiate among perimeter, area, and volume
9.a Identify and describe diameter/radius/chord/circumference of a circle
10.a Determine an amount of elapsed time in hours and minutes
11.a Measure right, acute, obtuse, and straight angles
Analyzes characteristics and properties of geometric figures and
demonstrates an understanding of spatial relationships
12.a Classify angles as right, acute, obtuse, or straight
12.b Classify triangles by angles and by sides
13.a Develop definitions of specified plane figures
13.b Investigate/describe results of combining/subdividing plane figures

Science
Investigates and demonstrates understanding of the natural world in a
systematic way like a scientist and applies these skills and knowledge to
solve problems
1.b Estimate and measure length, mass, volume, temperature in metric units
1.c Make estimates and accurate measurements of elapsed time
1.d Form hypotheses from testable questions
1.e Identify independent and dependent variables
1.f Identify constants in an experimental situation
1.g Use proper graphical representation and metric measurements of data
1.h Make predictions using patterns from data; generate graphical data
1.i Make inferences and draw conclusions
1.j Construct models to clarify, demonstrate, and solve
1.k Use current applications to reinforce science concepts
Demonstrates understanding of the concepts of physical science including
matter, force, motion, and energy
2.a Investigate and understand compression waves
2.b Understand vibration, compression, wavelength, frequency, amplitude
2.c Understand the ability of different media to transmit sound
2.d Identify uses and applications of sound waves
3.a Investigate and understand transverse waves
3.b Investigate and understand the visible spectrum
3.c Understand the terms opaque, transparent, and translucent
3.d Investigate the reflection of light from reflective surfaces
3.e Investigate the refraction of light through water and prisms
4.a Understand the distinguishing properties of each phase of matter

Suggested Pacing for Critical and Creative Thinking Strategies: Plus, Minus, Interesting and Fluency, Flexibility, Originality, Elaboration

Language Arts
Listens and speaks for specific purposes
1.a Participate in and contribute to discussions across content
areas
1.b Organize information to present in reports of group activities
1.e Demonstrate the ability to collaborate with diverse teams
1.f Demonstrate the ability to work independently
2.a Maintain eye contact with listeners
2.b Use gestures to support, accentuate, and dramatize verbal
message
2.c Use facial expressions to support and dramatize verbal message
2.d Use posture appropriate for communication setting
2.e Determine appropriate content for audience
2.f Organize content sequentially around major ideas
2.g Summarize main points as they relate to main idea or
supporting detail
2.h Incorporate visual media to support the presentation
2.i Use language and style appropriate to the audience, topic, and
purpose
Locates and uses information from a variety of sources
4.e Use dictionary, glossary, thesaurus, other word-reference
materials

Mathematics

9.a Construct questions about a topic

9.b Collect information from multiple resources
9.c Use technology as a tool to research, organize, evaluate,
communicate
9.d Organize information presented on charts, maps, and graphs
9.e Develop notes that include important concepts, summaries, etc.
9.f Give credit to sources used in research
9.g Define the meaning and consequences of plagiarism
9.h Collaborate, organize, and share information related to a topic
Reads with accuracy and fluency
5.m Read with fluency and accuracy
6.m Read with fluency and accuracy
Reads with understanding
4.c Use knowledge of roots, affixes, synonyms, antonyms, and
homophones
5.d Describe characteristics of free verse, rhymed, patterned poetry
5.i Draw conclusions and make inferences from text
5.l Use reading strategies to monitor comprehension

6.b Use prior knowledge, build background knowledge for new

learning
6.c Skim materials to develop overview and to locate specific info
6.e Summarize supporting details in nonfiction texts
6.g Locate information to support opinions, predictions, and
conclusions
6.l Use reading strategies to monitor comprehension
Writes with purpose, clarity, and expression
7.a Identify the intended audience
7.c Organize information to convey a central idea
7.d Write a clear topic sentence focusing on the main idea
7.e Write multi-paragraph compositions
7.f Use precise and descriptive vocabulary to create tone and voice
7.g Vary sentence structure by using transition words
7.h Revise writing for clarity using specific vocabulary and
information
7.i Include supporting details that elaborate the main idea
Edits for usage and mechanics in own writing
8.o Edit writing for correct word usage, punctuation, capitalization,
etc.

Social Studies

Teachers select 5 cultures from the POS to teach during the year.
Standards are listed for all cultures; teachers need to follow the
standards for the cultures they select.
Explains how the people and events of the past have influenced
the present
1.a Demonstrate the ability to answer the 8 Global Awareness
questions
1.c Determine cause and effect relationships
1.e Draw conclusions and make generalizations
1.f Make connections between past and present
1.j Identify common attributes all cultures share
2.a Demonstrate how the past has affected the modern world
2.b Make connections by comparing modern world cultures and
United States
2.c Demonstrate the skills needed to create a Global Awareness
project
2.d Define terms relevant to the study of Global Awareness

If students global project is about change over time, art, literature,

math or science, the completed research will help determine the grade
for this standard.

Health

Reads maps and understands the impact of geography on culture

1.i Analyze maps to explain relationships between history and
geography
If students global project is about geography the completed research
will help determine the grade for this standard.

Recognizes the structure of government and the relationship

among rules, laws, and becoming a good citizen
11.a Describe Feudalism in the Middle Ages in Western Europe

Uses data to describe, interpret, and predict events

14.a Make predictions and determine the probability of an outcome
15.a Collect, organize, and interpret a set of numerical data
16.a Describe mean, median, and mode as measures of center
16.b Describe mean as fair share
16.c Find the mean, median, mode, and range of a set of data
16.d Describe the range of a set of data as a measure of variation

Demonstrates an understanding of concepts and behaviors that

reduce health risks and enhance health
3.a Identify the effects of illicit drug use on functioning of the
bodys systems
3.b Describe the effects of alcohol, inhalants, and other drugs on
academic performance
3.c Describe the effects of drugs on relationships with family,
peers, and others

If students global project is about government or leadership the

completed research will help determine the grade for this standard.

Understands economic concepts and the impact of economics on

culture
11.b Explain Crusades/Silk Routes effect on trade, beliefs, arts and
sciences
11.c Describe changes in art, learning, and trade during the
Renaissance
If students global project is about trade or interdependence the
completed research will help determine the grade for this standard.

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Science
Investigates and demonstrates understanding of the natural world in a
systematic way like a scientist and applies these skills and knowledge
to solve problems
1.a Identify rocks, minerals and organisms using various classifications
keys
1.b Estimate and measure length, mass, volume, temperature in metric
units
1.d Form hypotheses from testable questions
1.e Identify independent and dependent variables
1.f Identify constants in an experimental situation
1.g Use proper graphical representation and metric measurements of
data
1.h Make predictions using patterns from data; generate graphical data
1.i Make inferences and draw conclusions
1.k Use current applications to reinforce science concepts
Demonstrates understanding of the concepts of physical science
including matter, force, motion, and energy
4.b Understand the effect of temperature on the phases of matter
Demonstrates understanding of the concepts of life science including
life processes and living systems
5.a Investigate and understand basic cell structures and functions
5.b Classify organisms using characteristics, body structures, behavior
5.c Understand the traits of organisms that allow them to survive