Virginia Studies
VS.2 The student will
demonstrate knowledge of the geography and early inhabitants of
Virginia by
d) locating three American Indian (First American) language groups
(the Algonquian, the Siouan, and the Iroquoian) on a map of
Virginia;
e) describing how American Indians (First Americans) adapted to the
climate and their environment to secure food, clothing, and shelter.
VS.3 The student will demonstrate knowledge of the first
permanent English settlement in America by
g) describing the interactions between the English settlers and the
Powhatan people, including the contributions of the Powhatans to the
survival of the settlers.
VS.4 The student will demonstrate knowledge of life in the
Virginia colony by
b) describing how European (English, Scotch-Irish, German)
immigrants, Africans, and American Indians (First Americans)
influenced the cultural landscape and changed the relationship
between the Virginia colony and England;
In addition to our History objectives, this report
covers the following Language Arts objectives as well.
The student will demonstrate comprehension of a variety of
literary forms.
* Use text organizers such as type, headings, and graphics
to predict and categorize information in informational texts.
* Locate information to support opinions, predictions, and
conclusions.
* Identify cause-and-effect relationships.
* Prioritize information according to purpose of reading.
* Write about what is read.
* The student will synthesize information from a variety of
resources.
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Skim materials to develop a general overview of content or to
locate specific information.
Develop notes that include important concepts,
paraphrases, summaries, and identification of information sources.
* Organize and record information on charts, maps, and
graphs.
* Use available electronic databases to access
information.
* Credit secondary reference sources.
* The student will write for a variety of purposes to
describe, to inform, to entertain, and to explain.
* Choose planning strategies for various writing purposes.
* Organize information.
* Use vocabulary effectively.
* Vary sentence structure.
* Revise writing for clarity.
* Edit final copies for grammar,
capitalization, spelling, and punctuation, especially the use of possessives and
quotation marksNETS Standards
1-6
Performance Indicators: grades 3-5 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
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Use keyboards and other common
input and output devices (including adaptive devices when
necessary) efficiently and effectively. (1)
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Discuss basic issues related to
responsible use of technology and information and describe
personal consequences of inappropriate use. (2)
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Use general purpose productivity
tools and peripherals to support personal productivity,
remediate skill deficits, and facilitate learning throughout the
curriculum. (3)
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Use technology tools (e.g.,
multimedia authoring, presentation, Web tools, digital cameras,
scanners) for individual and collaborative writing,
communication, and publishing activities to create knowledge
products for audiences inside and outside the classroom. (3, 4)
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Use telecommunications
efficiently and effectively to access remote information,
communicate with others in support of direct and independent
learning, and pursue personal interests. (4)
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Use telecommunications and
online resources (e.g., e-mail, online discussions, Web
environments) to participate in collaborative problem-solving
activities for the purpose of developing solutions or products
for audiences inside and outside the classroom. (4, 5)
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Use technology resources (e.g.,
calculators, data collection probes, videos, educational
software) for problem solving, self-directed learning, and
extended learning activities. (5, 6)
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Determine when technology is
useful and select the appropriate tool(s) and technology
resources to address a variety of tasks and problems. (5, 6)
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Evaluate the accuracy,
relevance, appropriateness, comprehensiveness, and bias of
electronic information sources. (6)
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