Grade: K
Social Studies Skills and Methods
Communicating Information
Standard Number: 4.
Communicate information.
Obtaining Information
Standard Number: 1.
Listen for information.
Problem Solving
Standard Number: 5.
Work with others by sharing, taking turns and raising hand to speak.
Thinking and Organizing
Standard Number: 2.
Sort objects or pictures according to appropriate criteria.
Standard Number: 3.
Compare similarities and differences among objects or pictures.
Grade: Gr. 1
Social Studies Skills and Methods
Communicating Information
Standard Number: 5.
Communicate information orally or visually.
Obtaining Information
Standard Number: 1.
Obtaining information about a topic using a variety of oral and visual sources.
Problem Solving
Standard Number: 6.
Display courtesy and respect for others in group settings including
a. staying on the topic
b. focusing attention on the speaker
Thinking and Organizing
Standard Number: 2.
Sequence information.
Standard Number: 3.
Determine categories for sorting information.
Standard Number: 4.
Identify main ideas from oral, visual and print sources.
Grade: Gr. 2
Social Studies Skills and Methods
Communicating Information
Standard Number: 5.
Communicate information in writing.
Obtaining Information
Standard Number: 1.
Obtain information from oral, visual and print sources.
Standard Number: 2.
Identify sources used to gather information
a. people
b. printed materials
c. electronic sources
Problem Solving
Standard Number: 6.
Communicate information in writing.
Thinking and Organizing
Standard Number: 3.
Predict the next event in a sequence.
Standard Number: 4.
Distinguish the difference between fact and fiction in oral, visual and print materials.
Grade: Gr. 3
Social Studies Skills and Methods
Communicating Information
Standard Number: 5.
Communicate information using pictographs and bar graphs.
Obtaining Information
Standard Number: 1.
Obtain information about local issues from a variety of sources including
a. maps
b. photos
c. oral histories
d. newspapers
e. letters
f. artifacts
g. documents
Standard Number: 2.
Locate information using various parts of a source including
a. the table of contents
b. title page
c. illustrations
d. keyword searches
Problem Solving
Standard Number: 6.
Use a problem-solving/decision-making process which includes
a. identifying a problem
b. gathering information
c. listing and considering options
d. considering advantages and disadvantages of options
e. choosing and implementing a solution
Thinking and Organizing
Standard Number: 3.
Identify possible cause and effect relationships.
Standard Number: 4.
Read and interpret pictographs, bar graphs and charts.
Grade: Gr. 4
Social Studies Skills and Methods
Communicating Information
Standard Number: 9.
Formulate a question to focus research.
Obtaining Information
Standard Number: 1.
Obtain information about state issues from a variety of print and electronic sources, and determine the relevance of information to a research topic
a. atlases
b. encyclopedias
c. dictionaries
d. newspapers
e. multimedia/electronic sources
Standard Number: 2.
Use a glossary and index to locate information.
Standard Number: 3.
Use primary and secondary sources to answer questions about Ohio history.
Standard Number: 4.
Describe how archaeologists and historians study and interpret the past.
Problem Solving
Standard Number: 10.
Use a problem-solving/decision-making process which includes
a. identifying a problem
b. gathering information
c. listing and considering options
d. considering advantages and disadvantages of options
e. choosing and implementing a solution
f. developing criteria for judging its effectiveness
Thinking and Organizing
Standard Number: 5.
Identify main ideas and supporting details from factual information.
Standard Number: 6.
Distinguish between fact and opinion.
Standard Number: 7.
Read and interpret pictographs, bar graphs, line graphs and tables.
Standard Number: 8.
Formulate a question to focus research.
Grade: Gr. 5
Social Studies Skills and Methods
Communicating Information
Standard Number: 8.
Communicate research findings using line graphs and tables.
Obtaining Information
Standard Number: 1.
Obtain information from a variety of print and electronic sources and analyze its reliability including
a. accuracy of facts
b. credentials of the source
Standard Number: 2.
Locate information in a variety of sources using key words, related articles and cross-references.
Standard Number: 3.
Differentiate between primary and secondary sources.
Problem Solving
Standard Number: 9.
Use a problem-solving/decision-making process which includes
a. identifying a problem
b. gathering information
c. listing and considering options
d. considering advantages and disadvantages of options
e. choosing and implementing a solution
f. developing criteria for judging its effectiveness
g. evaluating the effectiveness of the solution
Thinking and Organizing
Standard Number: 4.
Read information critically in order to identify
a. the author
b. the author's perspective
c. the purpose
Standard Number: 5.
Compare points of agreement and disagreement among sources.
Standard Number: 6.
Draw inferences from relevant information.
Standard Number: 7.
Organize key ideas by taking notes that paraphrase or summarize.
Grade: Gr. 6
Social Studies Skills and Methods
Communicating Information
Standard Number: 5.
Complete a research project that includes a bibliography.
Standard Number: 6.
Communicate a position on a topic orally or in writing and support the position with evidence.
Obtaining Information
Standard Number: 1.
Use multiple sources to define essential vocabulary and obtain information for a research project including
a. almanacs
b. gazetteers
c. trade books
d. periodicals
e. video tapes
f. electronic sources
Problem Solving
Standard Number: 7.
Work effectively to achieve group goals
a. engage in active listening
b. provide feedback in a constructive manner
c. help establish group goals
d. take various roles within the group
e. recognize contributions of others
Thinking and Organizing
Standard Number: 2.
Analyze information from primary and secondary sources in order to summarize, make generalizations and draw conclusions.
Standard Number: 3.
Organize information using outlines and graphic organizers.
Standard Number: 4.
Read and interpret pictographs, bar graphs, line graphs, circle graphs, tables and flow charts.
Grade: Gr. 7
Social Studies Skills and Methods
Communicating Information
Standard Number: 2.
Compare multiple viewpoints and frames of reference related to important events in world history.
Problem Solving
Standard Number: 3.
Establish guidelines, rules and time lines for group work.
Standard Number: 4.
Reflect on the performance of a classroom group in which one has participated including the contribution of each member in reaching group goals.
Thinking and Organizing
Standard Number: 1.
Describe historical events and issues from the perspectives of people living at the time in order to avoid evaluating the past in terms of todayís norms and values.
Grade: Gr. 8
Social Studies Skills and Methods
Communicating Information
Standard Number: 2.
Construct a historical narrative using primary and secondary sources.
Standard Number: 3.
Write a position paper or give an oral presentation that includes citation of sources.
Obtaining Information
Standard Number: 1.
Compare accuracy and point of view of fiction and nonfiction sources about a particular era or event.
Problem Solving
Standard Number: 4.
Organize and lead a discussion.
Standard Number: 5.
Identify ways to manage conflict within a group.
Grade: Gr. 9
Social Studies Skills and Methods
Communicating Information
Standard Number: 4.
Develop and present a research project including
a. collection of data thesis
b. narrowing and refining the topic
c. construction and support of the
Thinking and Organizing
Standard Number: 1.
Detect bias and propaganda in primary and secondary sources of information.
Standard Number: 2.
Detect bias and propaganda in primary and secondary sources of information.
a. logical fallacies
b. consistency of arguments
c. unstated assumptions
d. bias
Standard Number: 3.
Analyze the reliability of sources for
a. accurate use of facts
b. adequate support of statements
c. date of publicationGrade: Gr. 10
Social Studies Skills and Methods
Communicating Information
Standard Number: 3.
Analyze one or more issues and present a persuasive argument to defend a position.
Thinking and Organizing
Standard Number: 1.
Determine the credibility of sources by considering the following
Standard Number: 2.
Critique evidence used to support a thesis.
Grade: Gr. 11
Social Studies Skills and Methods
Communicating Information
Standard Number: 7.
Identify appropriate tools for communicating a position on an issue (e.g., electronic resources, newsletters, letters to the editor, public displays and handouts).
Obtaining Information
Standard Number: 1.
Identify a current public policy issue and arguments relative to the issue.
Standard Number: 2.
Determine criteria by which arguments will be judged.
Standard Number: 3.
Identify advocacy groups and obtain public policy information they produce.
Standard Number: 4.
Adjust a research question or topic based on information obtained while conducting research.
Problem Solving
Standard Number: 8.
Apply the processes of persuasion, compromise and negotiation to the resolution of conflicts and differences.
Thinking and Organizing
Standard Number: 5.
Choose a position on an issue and develop a rationale for that position.
Standard Number: 6.
Critique the conclusions drawn from survey and research data by questioning
a. sample size
b. demographics
c. the sponsoring organization
d. logic of the conclusions reached
Grade: Gr. 12
Social Studies Skills and Methods
Communicating Information
Standard Number: 4.
Develop a research project and make formal presentations to the class and/or community members using
a. key terms
b. support for main ideas
c. examples
d. statistics and other evidence
e. visual aids
f. formal citation of sources
Standard Number: 5.
Respond to questions and feedback about presentations knowledgeably and civilly.
Obtaining Information
Standard Number: 1.
Obtain and evaluate information from public records and other resources related to a public policy issue.
Problem Solving
Standard Number: 6.
Build consensus within a group by
a. finding points of agreement
b. identifying points individuals are willing to concede
c. making sure that all voices are heard
d. attempting to understand the view of others
Standard Number: 7.
Engage in group work on issues-analysis and decision-making
a. identify a problem or dilemma
b. analyze the interests, values and points of view
c. identify causes of the problem or dilemma
d. propose alternative solutions
e. formulate a position or course of action
f. evaluate the consequences of the action taken
Thinking and Organizing
Standard Number: 2.
Construct an action plan for presenting a position to the appropriate decision-making body.
Standard Number: 3.
Research an issue or topic by gathering, recording, evaluating and interpreting relevant data.
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