Teacher's Guide Addendum

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ADDENDUM: LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION CONTENT STANDARDS (5-8)

Content Standards & Benchmarks:

Language Arts : http://www.doe.state.la.us/lde/uploads/2909.pdf

Technology : http://www.doe.state.la.us/lde/uploads/2757.pdf

BENCHMARK: a broad statement of process and/or content that is used as a reference to develop curriculum and to assess student progress

CONTENT STANDARD: a description of what a student should know and be able to do through subject matter, knowledge, proficiencies, etc., gained as a result of his or her education

Grade-Level Expectations:

BENCHMARKS (5-8)

• H-1A-M1

  describing chronological relationships and patterns

• H-1A-M2

  demonstrating historical perspective through the political, social, and economic context in which an event or idea occurred

• H-1A-M3

  analyzing the impact that specific individuals ideas, events, and decisions had on the course of history

• H-1A-M4

  analyzing historical data using primary and secondary sources

• H-1A-M5

  identifying issues and problems from the past, and evaluating alternative courses of action

• H-1A-M6

  conducting research in efforts to answer historical questions

• H-1D-M1

  describing the contributions of people, events, movements, and ideas that have been significant in the history of Louisiana

• H-1D-M2

  tracing the development of the various governments that have been established in Louisiana throughout its history

• H-1D-M3

  identifying and discussing the major conflicts in Louisiana’s past

• H-1D-M4

  locating and describing Louisiana’s geographic features and examining their impact on people, past and present

• H-1D-M5

  tracing the development and growth of Louisiana’s economy throughout history

• H-1D-M6

  examining folklore, and describing how cultural elements have shaped our state and local heritage

• H-1B-M2

  explaining the cultural, ecological, and economic results of early European exploration and colonization

• H-1B-M3

  describing the interactions among Native Americans, Early Europeans, and Africans in the Americas

• H-1B-M5

  analyzing the impact of European cultural, political, and economic ideas and institutions on life in the Americas

• H-1B-M6

  explaining the causes and course of the American Revolution and the reasons for the American victory

• G-1A-M1

  identifying and describing the characteristics, functions, and applications of various types of maps and other geographic representations, tools and technologies using Louisiana maps

• G-1A-M2

  interpreting and developing maps, globes, graphs, charts, models, and databases to analyze spatial distributions and patterns; locating and interpreting geographic features and places on Louisiana maps; learning latitude and longitude

• G-1B-M1

  explaining and analyzing the physical and human phenomena associated with specific places, including precipitation and settlement patterns

• G-1B-M2

  identifying and describing significant physical features that have influenced historical events

• G-1B-M3

  identifying criteria used to define regions, and explaining how and why regions change

• G-1B-M4

  describing and explaining how personal interests, culture, and technology affect people’s perceptions and uses of places and regions

• G-1C-M2

  identifying key demographic concepts and using these concepts to analyze the population characteristics of a country or region

• G-1C-M3

  describing the characteristics and patterns of human settlement in different regions of the world, and analyzing the impact of urbanization

• G-1C-M4

  analyzing types, patterns, and effects of human migration over time

• G-1C-M5

  tracing local and worldwide patterns of cultural diffusion, and analyzing their causes and effects

• G-1C-M6

  comparing historical and contemporary patterns of cultural diffusion, and analyzing their causes and effects

• G-1C-M7

  explaining how cooperation and conflict among people contribute to the political divisions on Earth’s surface

• G-1D-M1

  analyzing and evaluating the effects of human actions upon the physical environment

• G-1D-M2

  explaining and giving examples of how characteristics of different physical environments affect human activities

• G-1D-M3

  analyzing the worldwide distribution and utilization of natural resources

• C-1A-M1

  identifying and explaining the basic purpose and responsibility of local, state, and national government

• C-1A-M2

  describing the essential characteristics of various systems of government

• C-1A-M3

  explaining how the powers of the government are distributed, shared, and limited by the United States and Louisiana Constitutions

• C-1A-M4

  explaining the purposes of state constitutions, and describing the relationship of state constitutions to federal constitutions

• C-1A-M5

  describing the organization and major responsibilities of local, state, and national governments

• C-1A-M6

  identifying government leaders and representatives at the local, state, and national levels; explaining their powers and the limits on their powers

• C-1A-M7

  explaining the importance of law in the American constitutional system, and applying criteria to evaluate rules and laws

• C-1A-M9

  explaining the necessity of taxes, and describing the purposes for which tax revenues are used

• C-1A-M10

  identifying and evaluating different types of taxes

• C-1B-M1

  explaining the essential ideas and historical origins of American constitutional government

• C-1B-M2

  identifying and describing the historical experiences and the geographic, social, and economic factors that have helped shape American political culture

• C-1B-M3

  explaining the meaning and importance of basic principles of American constitutional democracy as reflected in core documents

• C-1B-M4

  analyzing the ways in which political and social conflict can be peacefully resolved

• C-1B-M5

  analyzing democratic processes used to institute change

• C-1B-M6

  analyzing the importance of political parties, campaigns, and elections in the American political system

• C-1C-M1

  describing how the world is organized politically, and explaining the means by which nation-states interact

• C-1C-M2

  explaining the formation, implementation, and impact of United States foreign policy

• C-1C-M3

  identifying types of foreign policy issues, using current and historical examples

• C-1D-M1

  explaining the meaning of citizenship and the requirements of citizenship and naturalization in the United States

• C-1D-M2

  identifying the rights and responsibilities of individuals in American Society

• C-1D-M3

  describing the many ways by which citizens can organize, monitor, and help to shape politics and government at local, state, and national levels

• C-1D-M4

  understanding and using problem solving to resolve conflict

• E-1A-M1

  describing how the scarcity of resources necessitates decision-making at personal and societal levels

• E-1A-M2

  analyzing consequences of economic decisions in terms of additional benefits and costs

• E-1A-M3

  analyzing consequences and opportunity cost of economic decisions

• E-1A-M4

  analyzing the role of specialization in the economic process

• E-1A-M5

  giving examples of how skills and knowledge increase productivity and career opportunities

• E-1A-M6

  describing the essential differences in the production and allocation of goods and services in traditional, command, and market systems

• E-1A-M7

  describing the various institutions, such as business firms and government agencies, that make up economic systems

• E-1A-M8

  differentiating among various forms of exchange and money

• E-1B-M1

  explaining the role of supply and demand in a competitive market system

• E-1B-M2

  explaining the factors that affect the production and distribution of goods and services

• E-1B-M3

  explaining the difference between private and public goods and services

• E-1B-M4

  identifying the costs and benefits of government policies on competitive markets

• E-1B-M5

  identifying different types of taxes and user fees, and predicting their consequences

• E-1B-M6

  determining the reasons for trade between nations, identifying costs and benefits, and recognizing the worldwide interdependence that results

• E-1B-M7

  describing historical and economic factors that have contributed to the development and growth of the national, state, and local economies

• E-1C-M1

  explaining the meaning of economic indicators that help to describe economies

• E-1C-M2

  describing the influences of inflation, unemployment, and underemployment on different groups of people

• R-1

  reading information in the areas of geography, history, civics, and economics for the purpose of solving problems, forming conclusions, and analyzing and predicting outcomes

• ELA-1-M3

  reading, comprehending, and responding to written, spoken, and visual texts in extended passages (e.g., ranging from 500-1,000 words)

• ELA-1-M5

  adjusting reading rate according to texts and purposes for reading (e.g., problem solving, evaluating and researching)

• W-1

  expressing ideas, beliefs, and conclusions in various forms of writing in the areas of geography, history, civics, and economics

• ELA-2-M4

  using a variety of writing in the various forms of discourse: description, exposition, narration, or persuasion

• ELA-2-M1

  writing multi-paragraph compositions (150-200 words) that clearly imply a central idea with supporting details in a logical, sequential order

• ELA-2-M5

  identifying and applying literary devices (e.g., symbolism and dialogue)

• ELA-2-M6

  writing as a response to texts and life experiences (e.g., personal and business letters)

• ELA-4-M4

  speaking and listening for a variety of audiences (e.g., classroom, real-life, workplace) and purposes (e.g., awareness, concentration, enjoyment, information, problem solving)

• ELA-4-M5

  listening and responding to a variety of media

• ELA-4-M6

  participating in a variety of roles in group discussions (e.g., facilitator, recorder)

• ELA-5-M1

  identifying and using organizational features of printed text, other media, and electronic information (e.g., micro-print, CD-ROM, e-mail)

• ELA-5-M2

  integrating information sources

• ELA-5-M3

  locating, gathering, and selecting information using formal outlining, paraphrasing, interviewing, and surveying to produce documented texts and graphics

• ELA-5-M4

  using available technology to produce, revise, and publish a variety of works (e.g., documented research reports, investigative reports, annotated bibliographies)

• ELA-5-M5

  citing references using various formats (e.g., endnotes, annotated bibliographies)

• ELA-5-M6

  identifying and interpreting graphic organizers (e.g., flowcharts, timelines, tree diagrams)

• ELA-7-M3

  interpreting the effects of an author’s purpose (reason for writing) and viewpoint (perspective)

• ELA-7-M4

  using inductive and deductive reasoning skills across oral, written, and visual texts

• M-1

  interprets and analyzes charts and graphs, tables, calendars, and schedules in the areas of geography, history, civics, and economics for the purpose of forming a conclusion, predicting outcomes, and making inferences and generalizations

• M-2

  calculates time span between historical events on timelines, and estimates distances between places

1-Technology Communication Skills

2-Technology Problem Solving and Decision Making Tools

3-Technology Productivity Tool

4-Technology Research Tools

5-Social, Ethical, and Human Issues

6-Basic Operations and Concepts

• C

  Demonstrate the operations of a computer (e.g., touch-keyboarding skills, save, organize, and back-up files) and other peripheral devices (scanner, digital and video cameras, VCR, laser disc player) at an intermediate level. (6)

• D

  Compose and edit a multi-page document with appropriate formatting using word-processing skills (e.g., menu, tool bars, dialog boxes, spell check, thesaurus, page layout, headers and footers, word count, margins, tabs, spacing, columns, page orientation. (1,3,6)

• E

  Use information, media, and technology in a responsible manner which includes following the school’s acceptable use policy, adhering to copyright laws, respecting the rights of others, and employing proper etiquette in all forms of communication. (4, 5)

• F

  Recognize the importance of information technology and its effect on the workplace and society. (5)

• G

  Use multi-media tools and desktop publishing to develop and present computer-generated projects for directed and independent learning activities. (1,3)

• H

  Use technology tools (e.g., multimedia authoring, writing tools, digital cameras, drawing tools, web tools) to gather information for problem solving, communication, collaborative writing, and publishing to create products for various audiences. (1,3,4)

• I

  Demonstrate intermediate e-mail skills (e.g., sending attachments, organizing an address book, forwarding messages). (1,4)

• J

  Understand Internet concepts (e.g., website, hypertext link, bookmarks, URL addresses) and apply intermediate on-line searching techniques (e.g., employ keyword, phrases and Boolean Operators). (1,4)

• K

  Use telecommunications and online resources efficiently and effectively to collaborate with peers, experts, and others to investigate curriculum-related problems, issues, and information and to develop solutions or products for various audiences. (1,2,3,4)

• L

  Communicate information using spreadsheets and databases to visually represent data and integrate into other documents (e.g., entering data, formatting using formulas, analyzing data, and sorting). (1,2,3,4)