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Intermediate Level Standards
| Standard Area |
Standard Criteria |
Correlation |
| Read, View Listen |
Literal Comprehension |
Watch video clips-find main ideas and supporting details, learn
vocabulary from context, interpret data in the Water Quality Lab
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| Read, View Listen |
Interpretation and Evaluation |
Make predictions in the Water Quality Lab |
| Inquiry |
Media, Observation, and Investigation |
Use as a source to frame a question or to research |
| Sciences |
Living and Non-Living Systems |
Understand characteristics of organisms and microorganisms (Ecosystems),
understand cycles and patterns (Watersheds-Hydrological Cycle),
understand how human behavior and technology impact the environment
(Marsh Management, Point-Source Pollution, Agriculture, Logging),
predict change (Water Quality Lab), identify personal behaviors
and use of materials which have a positive impact on the environment
(Journey of a Raindrop, Recreation and Tourism) |
| People and Cultures |
Historical Events |
Explain cause and effect relationships of events over an extended
period of time. Describe how technology has changed the lives
of people in the home, at work, in transportation, and communication.
Give examples of conflict, cooperation, and interdependence. (Archeology
Site, Native Life: Climate Change, Bison Toolbox, Pioneer Agriculture,
Timber Baron Game, Streets to Streams) |
| People and Cultures |
Geography and Citizenship |
Interpret and use information based on maps and graphic representations
(Watersheds) Compare ways in which people from different cultures
deal with their physical environment (Climate change) |
| Decision Making |
Personal Health and Fitness |
Analyze issues of safety in a school or community situation
(Point Source Pollution) |
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Middle School
Level Standards
| Standard Area |
Standard Criteria |
Correlation |
| Read, View Listen |
Technical Reading |
Understand information from visual or graphic data-Water Quality
Lab |
| Inquiry |
Direct Observation |
Frame a question from information included in the Water Quality
Lab. |
| Inquiry |
Accessing Information |
Use as a source to answer a question or support a position |
| Sciences |
Living Systems |
Understand the diversity and adaptation of organisms and microorganisms
(Ecosystems), understand how human behavior and technology impact
the environment (Marsh Management, Point-Source Pollution, Agriculture,
Logging), predict change (Water Quality Lab), identify personal
behaviors and use of materials which have a positive impact on
the environment (Journey of a Raindrop, Recreation and Tourism)
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| Science |
Earth Systems |
Understand cycles and patterns such as land forms, the atmosphere,
and the hydrosphere (Watersheds-Hydrological Cycle). |
| People and Cultures |
History and Citizenship |
Understand historical events in relationship to themes of change
and migration (Archeology Site, Native Life: Climate Change, Bison
Toolbox, Pioneer Agriculture, Timber Baron Game, Streets to Streams) |
| People and Cultures |
Geography and Culture |
Understand how regions of the world are defined in terms of
location, resources, people and culture, physical features. (All
sections of the CDRom) |
| People and Cultures |
Current Issue Analysis |
Know the history facts, and controversy regarding an issue (Modern
Agriculture, Recreation and Tourism, Modern Logging, Marsh Management,
Streets to Streams) |
| Managing Resources |
Personal Resources |
Effectively manage personal resources to meet a goal or solve
a problem. (Marsh Management, Recreation and Tourism, Modern Agriculture,
Modern Logging, City Planner Activity) |
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