8.1. Historical Analysis and Skills Development
8.1.6. GRADE 6
A. Understand chronological thinking and distinguish between past, present and future time. Calendar time Time lines People and events in time Patterns of continuity and change Sequential order Context for events
B. Explain and analyze historical sources.
Literal meaning of a historical passage
Data in historical and contemporary maps, graphs and tables
Author or historical source
Multiple historical perspectives
Visual evidence
Mathematical data from graphs and tables
A. Explore the use of basic tools, simple materials and techniques to safely solve problems. Describe the scientific principles on which various tools are based. Group tools and machines by their function. Select and safely apply appropriate tools and materials to solve simple problems.
B. Select appropriate instruments to study materials. Develop simple skills to measure, record, cut and fasten. Explain appropriate instrument selection for specific tasks. Computer literacy, including the use of hardware and software in standard statements C, D, and E, should be integrated across all content areas.
C. Identify basic computer operations and concepts. Identify the major parts necessary for a computer to input and output data. Explain and demonstrate the basic use of input and output devices (e.g., keyboard, monitor, printer, mouse). Explain and demonstrate the use of external and internal storage devices (e.g., disk drive, CD drive).
D. Use basic computer software. Apply operating system skills to perform basic computer tasks. Apply basic word processing skills. Identify and use simple graphic and presentation graphic materials generated by the computer. Apply specific instructional software.
E. Identify basic computer communications systems. Apply a web browser. Apply basic electronic mail functions. Use on-line searches to answer age appropriate questions.
