4th Grade Standards
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BPS District Social Studies Standards Book
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SST-04.C.01
4th Grade Grade (SST) Social Studies Standard
Civics Domain Origin, Purpose, and Function SST-04.C.01 Compare and contrast the responsibilities and powers of government officials at various levels and branches of government. | |
Proficiency ScaleSST-04.C.02
4th Grade Grade (SST) Social Studies Standard
Civics Domain Origin, Purpose, and Function SST-04.C.02 Describe the structure of government and how it functions to serve citizens/residents. | |
SST-04.C.03
4th Grade Grade (SST) Social Studies Standard
Civics Domain Origin, Purpose, and Function SST-04.C.03 Describe the structure of governments in North Dakota and how they function to serve citizens & residents. | |
SST-04.C.044th Grade Grade (SST) Social Studies Standard Civics Domain Origin, Purpose, and Function SST-04.C.04 Explain the importance of the basic principles that provide the foundation of the American system of government. (e.g. Amendments, Constitution, symbols, patriotic traditions, government leaders, etc.)Student Learning Targets:Knowledge Targets
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Proficiency ScaleThe Student ...1 Beginning... with help, demonstrates a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) and some of the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
2 Developing... demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes but exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
3 Proficient“The Standard.”... demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding any of the information and processes that were end of instruction expectations.
4 Advanced... demonstrates in-depth inferences and applications regarding more complex material that go beyond end of instruction expectations.
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SST-04.C.054th Grade Grade (SST) Social Studies Standard Civics Domain Roles and Involvement of United States Citizens and Residents SST-04.C.05 Describe procedures for making decisions in a variety of settings.Student Learning Targets:Knowledge Targets
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Proficiency ScaleThe Student ...1 Beginning... with help, demonstrates a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) and some of the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
2 Developing... demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes but exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
3 Proficient“The Standard.”... demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding any of the information and processes that were end of instruction expectations.
4 Advanced... demonstrates in-depth inferences and applications regarding more complex material that go beyond end of instruction expectations.
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SST-04.C.064th Grade Grade (SST) Social Studies Standard Civics Domain Roles and Involvement of United States Citizens and Residents SST-04.C.06 Compare and contrast personal and civic responsibilities and explain why they are important in community life.Student Learning Targets:Knowledge Targets
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Proficiency ScaleThe Student ...1 Beginning... with help, demonstrates a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) and some of the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
2 Developing... demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes but exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
3 Proficient“The Standard.”... demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding any of the information and processes that were end of instruction expectations.
4 Advanced... demonstrates in-depth inferences and applications regarding more complex material that go beyond end of instruction expectations.
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SST-04.C.074th Grade Grade (SST) Social Studies Standard Civics Domain Roles and Involvement of United States Citizens and Residents SST-04.C.07 Develop and implement an action plan to address or inform others about an issue.Student Learning Targets:Knowledge Targets
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Proficiency ScaleThe Student ...1 Beginning... with help, demonstrates a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) and some of the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
2 Developing... demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes but exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
3 Proficient“The Standard.”... demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding any of the information and processes that were end of instruction expectations.
4 Advanced... demonstrates in-depth inferences and applications regarding more complex material that go beyond end of instruction expectations.
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SST-04.E4th Grade Social Studies | |
SST-04.E.01 4th Grade Grade (SST) Social Studies Standard Economy Domain Exchange and Markets SST-04.E.01 Utilize fundamental principles and concepts of economics to understand economic activity.Student Learning Targets:Knowledge Targets
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Proficiency ScaleThe Student ...1 Beginning... with help, demonstrates a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) and some of the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
2 Developing... demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes but exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
3 Proficient“The Standard.”... demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding any of the information and processes that were end of instruction expectations.
4 Advanced... demonstrates in-depth inferences and applications regarding more complex material that go beyond end of instruction expectations.
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SST-04.E.02
4th Grade Grade (SST) Social Studies Standard
Economy Domain Exchange and Markets SST-04.E.02 Describe how goods and services are produced and distributed. | |
SST-04.E.034th Grade Grade (SST) Social Studies Standard Economy Domain Exchange and Markets SST-04.E.03 Identify factors that influence saving and spending choices.Student Learning Targets:Knowledge Targets
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Proficiency ScaleThe Student ...1 Beginning... with help, demonstrates a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) and some of the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
2 Developing... demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes but exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
3 Proficient“The Standard.”... demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding any of the information and processes that were end of instruction expectations.
4 Advanced... demonstrates in-depth inferences and applications regarding more complex material that go beyond end of instruction expectations.
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SST-04.E.044th Grade Grade (SST) Social Studies Standard Economy Domain Exchange and Markets SST-04.E.04 Describe the necessity and impact of community services.Student Learning Targets:Knowledge Targets
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Proficiency ScaleThe Student ...1 Beginning... with help, demonstrates a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) and some of the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
2 Developing... demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes but exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
3 Proficient“The Standard.”... demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding any of the information and processes that were end of instruction expectations.
4 Advanced... demonstrates in-depth inferences and applications regarding more complex material that go beyond end of instruction expectations.
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SST-04.E.05
4th Grade Grade (SST) Social Studies Standard
Economy Domain National Economy SST-04.E.05 Describe & analyze how North Dakota’s location, culture, and natural resources influence its economic decisions and development. | |
SST-04.E.06
4th Grade Grade (SST) Social Studies Standard
Economy Domain National Economy SST-04.E.06 Compare and contrast the economic development of the geographical regions of the United States. | |
SST-04.E.07
4th Grade Grade (SST) Social Studies Standard
Economy Domain National Economy SST-04.E.07 Explain how natural resources affect the economies of the geographical regions of the United States. | |
SST-04.E.084th Grade Grade (SST) Social Studies Standard Economy Domain National Economy SST-04.E.08 Describe how economics have changed over time.Student Learning Targets:Knowledge Targets
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Proficiency ScaleThe Student ...1 Beginning... with help, demonstrates a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) and some of the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
2 Developing... demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes but exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
3 Proficient“The Standard.”... demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding any of the information and processes that were end of instruction expectations.
4 Advanced... demonstrates in-depth inferences and applications regarding more complex material that go beyond end of instruction expectations.
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SST-04.G4th Grade Social Studies | |
SST-04.G.01
4th Grade Grade (SST) Social Studies Standard
Geography Domain Geographical Representation SST-04.G.01 Construct maps, graphs, and other representations of both familiar and unfamiliar places. | |
SST-04.G.024th Grade Grade (SST) Social Studies Standard Geography Domain Geographical Representation SST-04.G.02 Use geographic tools and technologies to acquire, process and report information from a spatial perspective.Student Learning Targets:Knowledge Targets
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Proficiency ScaleThe Student ...1 Beginning... with help, demonstrates a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) and some of the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
2 Developing... demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes but exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
3 Proficient“The Standard.”... demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding any of the information and processes that were end of instruction expectations.
4 Advanced... demonstrates in-depth inferences and applications regarding more complex material that go beyond end of instruction expectations.
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