Social Studies Exit Expectations

Exit Expectations

Fifth Grade

U.S. History

1. Develop abilities in social studies.
   1.  Think clearly and solve problems about social studies (classify, observe,              decide, estimate, solve, compare).
   2. Talk about social studies (present, collaborate, explain, recommend and narrate) using appropriate vocabulary.
   3. Make careful plans and use them (brainstorm, envision, research, and plan).
   4. Use the quality process (plan, draft, analyze, and revise when producing products).
2. Be able to apply social studies knowledge and skills to a variety of purposes.
   1. Be able to conduct and present research (locate/observe/gather information).
   2. Be able to relate social studies to your life.

1.        View life from other perspectives and others' point of view                   (compromise, cooperation, social).

2.        Understand key forces (inventions, discoveries, people, events, and moments) which have shaped our world.

3.        Explain the causes and effects key forces have on you, the present, and the future.

4.        Use the past and present (other cultures and other places) to solve problems and make decisions.

5.        Relate current events to your life (know sources related to current events, be able to talk about current events).

6.        Understand rights and responsibilities of U.S. citizenship (individual, group).

3. Possess technical skills.

1.      Read/write/present instructions, table, chart, thank you letter, letter of request, letter of response, inquiry, proposal, lab report, checklist, research report, summary, persuasive pieces (editorials, articles, speeches, letters).

2.      Technology: Internet.