Select, analyze, and evaluate primary and secondary social studies’ sources…
4.TS.7.A.a
Select, analyze, and evaluate primary and secondary social studies’ sources with guidance and support.
What does a student learn in
Mastery Learning Standards
The required skills a student should display by the end of Grade 4.
Identify, select,
analyze and
evaluate
resources to
create a product
of social science
inquiry
Identify, select,
analyze and
evaluate
resources to
create a product
of social science
inquiry
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Analyze and use artifacts to share information on social studies’ topics
4.TS.7.A.bAnalyze and use artifacts to share information on social studies’ topics. (e.g., building structures and materials, works of art representative of cultures, fossils, pottery, tools, clothing, and musical instruments.
| Standard | Definition | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Select, analyze, and evaluate primary and secondary social studies’ sources… | Select, analyze, and evaluate primary and secondary social studies’ sources with guidance and support. | 4.TS.7.A.a |
| Analyze and use artifacts to share information on social studies’ topics | Analyze and use artifacts to share information on social studies’ topics. (e.g., building structures and materials, works of art representative of cultures, fossils, pottery, tools, clothing, and musical instruments. | 4.TS.7.A.b |
Use visual tools to
communicate
information and
ideas
Use visual tools to
communicate
information and
ideas
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Use visual tools and informational texts to interpret, draw conclusions, make…
4.TS.7.B.aUse visual tools and informational texts to interpret, draw conclusions, make predictions, and communicate information and ideas with guidance and support, as needed.
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Create products such as maps, graphs, timelines, charts, models, diagrams, etc…
4.TS.7.B.bCreate products such as maps, graphs, timelines, charts, models, diagrams, etc. to communicate information and understanding.
| Standard | Definition | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Use visual tools and informational texts to interpret, draw conclusions, make… | Use visual tools and informational texts to interpret, draw conclusions, make predictions, and communicate information and ideas with guidance and support, as needed. | 4.TS.7.B.a |
| Create products such as maps, graphs, timelines, charts, models, diagrams, etc… | Create products such as maps, graphs, timelines, charts, models, diagrams, etc. to communicate information and understanding. | 4.TS.7.B.b |
Understanding
and supporting
fact, opinion, bias
and point of view
in sources.
Understanding
and supporting
fact, opinion, bias
and point of view
in sources.
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Distinguish between fact and opinion and recognize bias and point of view in…
4.TS.7.C.aDistinguish between fact and opinion and recognize bias and point of view in social studies’ topics.
| Standard | Definition | Code |
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| Distinguish between fact and opinion and recognize bias and point of view in… | Distinguish between fact and opinion and recognize bias and point of view in social studies’ topics. | 4.TS.7.C.a |
Conducting and
Presenting
Research with
Appropriate
Resources
Conducting and
Presenting
Research with
Appropriate
Resources
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With assistance, conduct and present social studies’ research to an audience…
4.TS.7.D.aWith assistance, conduct and present social studies’ research to an audience using appropriate sources.
| Standard | Definition | Code |
|---|---|---|
| With assistance, conduct and present social studies’ research to an audience… | With assistance, conduct and present social studies’ research to an audience using appropriate sources. | 4.TS.7.D.a |
Developing a
research plan and
identifying
resources
Developing a
research plan and
identifying
resources
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Generate compelling research questions about a social studies topic
4.TS.7.E.aGenerate compelling research questions about a social studies topic
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Apply a research process to a compelling social studies’ question
4.TS.7.E.bApply a research process to a compelling social studies’ question
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Identify and use appropriate resources for investigating a compelling social…
4.TS.7.E.cIdentify and use appropriate resources for investigating a compelling social studies’ question.
| Standard | Definition | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Generate compelling research questions about a social studies topic | Generate compelling research questions about a social studies topic | 4.TS.7.E.a |
| Apply a research process to a compelling social studies’ question | Apply a research process to a compelling social studies’ question | 4.TS.7.E.b |
| Identify and use appropriate resources for investigating a compelling social… | Identify and use appropriate resources for investigating a compelling social studies’ question. | 4.TS.7.E.c |
Investigate and
present research
with appropriate
resources.
Investigate and
present research
with appropriate
resources.
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Research an appropriate social studies’ question and share results with…
4.TS.7.F.aResearch an appropriate social studies’ question and share results with an audience.
| Standard | Definition | Code |
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| Research an appropriate social studies’ question and share results with… | Research an appropriate social studies’ question and share results with an audience. | 4.TS.7.F.a |