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State Standards
(Texas):
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TEKS: Social Studies,
Grade 5
(2) History. The
student understands how conflict between the American colonies and Great
Britain led to American independence. The student is expected to:
(B) identify the
Founding Fathers and Patriot heroes, including John Adams, Samuel Adams,
Benjamin Franklin, Nathan Hale, Thomas Jefferson, the Sons of Liberty, and
George Washington, and their motivations and contributions during the
revolutionary period; and
(3) History. The
student understands the events that led from the Articles of Confederation to
the creation of the U.S. Constitution and the government it established. The
student is expected to:
(B) identify the
contributions of individuals, including James Madison, and others such as
George Mason, Charles Pinckney, and Roger Sherman who helped create the U.S.
Constitution.
(24) Social studies
skills. The student applies critical-thinking skills to organize and use
information acquired from a variety of valid sources, including electronic
technology. The student is expected to:
(A) differentiate between,
locate, and use valid primary and secondary sources such as computer
software; interviews; biographies; oral, print, and visual material;
documents; and artifacts to acquire information about the United States;
(B) analyze
information by sequencing, categorizing, identifying cause-and-effect
relationships, comparing, contrasting, finding the main idea, summarizing,
making generalizations and predictions, and drawing inferences and
conclusions;
(C) organize and
interpret information in outlines, reports, databases, and visuals, including
graphs, charts, timelines, and maps;
(25) Social studies
skills. The student communicates in written, oral, and visual forms. The
student is expected to:
(A) use social studies
terminology correctly;
(B) incorporate main
and supporting ideas in verbal and written communication;
(D) create written and
visual material such as journal entries, reports, graphic organizers,
outlines, and bibliographies; and
(E) use standard
grammar, spelling, sentence structure, and punctuation.
(26) Social studies
skills. The student uses problem-solving and decision-making skills, working
independently and with others, in a variety of settings. The student is
expected to:
(A) use a
problem-solving process to identify a problem, gather information, list and
consider options, consider advantages and disadvantages, choose and implement
a solution, and evaluate the effectiveness of the solution; and
(B) use a
decision-making process to identify a situation that requires a decision,
gather information, identify options, predict consequences, and take action
to implement a decision.
1. Creativity and
Innovation
Students demonstrate
creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and
processes using technology.
a. Apply existing knowledge to generate new
ideas, products, or processes
b. Create original works as a means of
personal or group expression
2. Communication and
Collaboration
Students use digital
media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at
a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of
others.
a. Interact, collaborate, and publish with
peers, experts, or others employing a variety of digital environments and
media
b. Communicate information and ideas
effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats
d. Contribute to project teams to produce
original works or solve problems
3. Research and
Information Fluency
Students apply digital
tools to gather, evaluate, and use information.
a. Plan strategies to guide inquiry
b. Locate, organize, analyze, evaluate,
synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media
c. Evaluate and select information sources and
digital tools based on the appropriateness to specific tasks
4. Critical Thinking,
Problem Solving, and Decision Making
Students use critical
thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve
problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and
resources.
b. Plan and manage activities to develop a
solution or complete a project
5. Digital Citizenship
Students understand
human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal
and ethical behavior.
a. Advocate and practice safe, legal, and
responsible use of information and technology
b. Exhibit a positive attitude toward using
technology that supports collaboration, learning, and productivity
d. Exhibit leadership for digital citizenship
6. Technology
Operations and Concepts
Students demonstrate a
sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations.
a. Understand and use technology systems
b. Select and use applications effectively and
productively
c. Troubleshoot systems and applications
d. Transfer current
knowledge to learning of new technologies
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