Elementary 

3^rd Grade

• Social Studies 1.2 People in the past influenced the development and interaction of different communities and regions.
• Reading, Writing, and Communicating 4.1 Researching a topic and sharing findings are often done with others.

4^th Grade

• Social Studies 1.1 Organize a sequence of events to understand the concepts of chronology and cause and effect in the history of Colorado.
• Social Studies 1.2 The historical eras, individuals, groups, ideas, and themes in Colorado history and their relationships to key events in the United States.
• Reading, Writing, and Communicating 1.1 A clear communication plan is necessary to effectively deliver and receive information.
• Reading, Writing, and Communicating 4.1 Comprehending new information for research is a process undertaken with discipline both alone and within groups.
• Reading, Writing, and Communicating 4.2 Identifying implications, concepts, and ideas enriches reasoning skills.

5^th Grade

• Social Studies 1.1 Analyze historical sources from multiple points of view to develop an understanding of historical context.
• Social Studies 1.2 The historical eras, individuals, groups, ideas, and themes in North America from 1491 through the founding of the United States government.
• Reading, Writing, and Communicating 1.1 Effective communication requires speakers to express an opinion, provide information, describe a process, and persuade an audience.
• Reading, Writing, and Communicating 1.2 Listening strategies are techniques that contribute to understanding different situations and serving different purposes.
• Reading, Writing, and Communicating 2.2 Ideas found in a variety of informational texts need to be compared and understood.
• Reading, Writing, and Communicating 4.1 High-quality research requires information that is organized and presented with documentation.
• Reading, Writing, and Communicating 4.2 Identifying and evaluating concepts and ideas have implications and consequences.
• Reading, Writing, and Communicating 4.3 Quality reasoning requires asking questions and analyzing and evaluating viewpoints.

Middle School

• Social Studies 1.1 Analyze and interpret historical sources to ask and research historical questions.
• Social Studies 1.2 The historical eras, individuals, groups, ideas, and themes in regions of the Western Hemisphere and their relationships with one another.
• Social Studies 2.2 Human and physical systems vary and interact.
• Social Studies 4.1 Analyze the interconnected nature of the United States to other nations.
• Reading, Writing, and Communicating 1.1 Successful group discussions require planning and participation by all.
• Reading, Writing, and Communicating 4.1 Individual and group research projects require obtaining information on a topic from a variety of sources and organizing it for presentation.
• Reading, Writing, and Communicating 4.3 Monitoring the thinking of self and others is a disciplined way to maintain awareness.

7^th Grade

• Social Studies 1.1 Seek and evaluate multiple historical sources with different points of view to investigate a historical question and to formulate and defend a thesis with evidence.
• Social Studies 2.2 Regions have different issues and perspectives.
• Reading, Writing, and Communicating 1.1 Formal presentations require preparation and effective delivery.
• Reading, Writing, and Communicating 1.2 Small and large group discussions rely on active listening and the effective contributions of all participants.
• Reading, Writing, and Communicating 4.1 Answering a research question logically begins with obtaining and analyzing information from a variety of sources.
• Reading, Writing, and Communicating 4.2 Logical information requires documented sources.
• Reading, Writing, and Communicating 4.3 Reasoned material is evaluated for its quality using both its logic and its use of a medium.

8^th Grade

• Social Studies 1.1 Formulate appropriate hypotheses about United States history based on a variety of historical sources and perspectives.
• Reading, Writing, and Communicating 1.1 Communication skills an d interviewing techniques are required to gather information and to develop and deliver oral presentations.
• Reading, Writing, and Communicating 4.1 Individual research projects begin with information obtained from a variety of sources, and is organized, documented, and presented using logical processes.
• Reading, Writing, and Communicating 4.3 Quality reasoning relies on supporting evidence in media.

High School

• Social Studies 1.1 The historical method of inquiry to ask questions, evaluate primary and secondary sources, critically analyze and interpret data, and develop interpretations defended by evidence from a variety of primary and secondary sources.
• Social Studies 1.2 Analyze the key concepts of continuity and change, cause and effect, complexity, unity, and diversity over time.
• Social Studies 1.3 The significance of ideas as powerful forces throughout history.
• Social Studies 2.3 The interconnected nature of the world, its people, and places.

9^th Grade

• Reading, Writing, and Communicating 1.1 Oral presentations require effective preparation strategies.
• Reading, Writing, and Communicating 4.1 Informational materials, including electronic sources, need to be collected, evaluated, and analyzed for accuracy, relevance, and effectiveness for answering research questions.

10^th Grade

• Reading, Writing, and Communicating 1.1 Content that is gathered carefully and organized well successfully influences an audience.
• Reading, Writing, and Communicating 1.2 Effectively operating in small and large groups to accomplish a goal requires active listening.
• Reading, Writing, and Communicating 4.1 Collect, analyze, and evaluate information obtained from multiple sources to answer a question, propose solutions, or share findings and conclusions.

11^th Grade

• Reading, Writing, and Communicating 1.1 Verbal and nonverbal cues impact the intent of communication.
• Reading, Writing, and Communicating 1.2 Validity of a message is determined by its accuracy and relevance.
• Reading, Writing, and Communicating 1.2 Ideas synthesized from informational texts serve a specific purpose.
• Reading, Writing, and Communicating 4.1 Self-designed research provides insightful information, conclusions, and possible solutions.
• Reading, Writing, and Communicating 4.2 Complex situations require critical thinking across multiple disciplines.
• Reading, Writing, and Communicating 4.3 Evaluating quality reasoning includes the value of intellectual characters such as humility, empathy, and confidence.

12^th Grade

• Reading, Writing, and Communicating 1.1 Effective speaking in formal and informal settings requires appropriate use of methods and audience awareness.
• Reading, Writing, and Communicating 1.2 Effective collaborative groups accomplish goals.
• Reading, Writing, and Communicating 2.2 Interpreting and evaluating complex informational texts require the understanding of rhetoric, critical reading, and analysis skills.
• Reading, Writing, and Communicating 4.1 Independent research designs articulate and defend information, conclusions, and solutions that address specific contexts and purposes.
• Reading, Writing, and Communicating 4.2 Logical arguments distinguish facts from opinions; and evidence defines reasoned judgment.

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