GLE's

Fifith Grade Louisiana Grade Level Expectations

Language Arts

1. Use understanding of base words, roots, prefixes, and suffixes to decode more complex words (ELA-1-E1) 2. Determine the meaning of unfamiliar words using knowledge of word origins and inflections (ELA-1-E1) 3. Determine word meanings, word choices, and pronunciations using a broad variety of reference aids such as dictionaries, thesauruses, synonym finders, and reference software (ELA-1-E1) 4. Adjust speed of reading to accomplish purpose based on text complexity (ELA-1-E3) 5. Identify a variety of story elements, including: � the impact of setting on character � multiple conflicts � first- and third-person points of view � development of theme (ELA-1-E4) 6. Identify literary devices, including metaphor and hyperbole (ELA-1-E4) 7. Answer literal and inferential questions about ideas and information in grade-appropriate texts in oral and written responses (ELA-1-E5) 8. Connect information in grade-appropriate texts to prior knowledge and real-life situations in oral and written responses (ELA-1-E6) 9. Increase oral and silent reading fluency and accuracy with grade-appropriate texts (ELA-1-E7) 10. Demonstrate oral reading fluency of at least 140 words per minute in fourth-grade text with appropriate pacing, intonation, and expression (ELA-1-E7) 11. Compare and contrast stories/tales from different cultures and explain the influence of culture on each tale in oral, written, and visual responses (ELA-6-E1) 12. Identify a variety of types of literature, including poetry and short stories, in oral and written responses (ELA-6-E2) 13. Identify and explain the defining characteristics of various types of literature, including the myth and the legend (ELA-6-E3) 14. Demonstrate understanding of information in grade-appropriate texts using a variety of strategies, such as: � sequencing events a nd steps in a process � explaining how the setting impacts other story elements, including the characters� traits and actions � using specific evidence from a story to describe a character's traits, actions, relationships, and/or motivations � confirming or denying a prediction about information in a text � comparing and contrasting story elements or information within and across texts � identifying stated main ideas and supporting details � making simple inferences (ELA-7-E1) 15. Justify solutions to problems in texts by verifying, confirming, and supporting (ELA-7-E2) 16. Distinguish an author�s purpose for writing, including entertaining, expressing an opinion, defending an argument, or conveying information (ELA-7-E3) 17. Explain in oral or written responses how an author�s life and times are reflected in a text (ELA-7-E3) 18. Explain how an author�s purpose influences organization of a text, word choice, and sentence structure (ELA-7-E3) 19. Demonstrate understanding of information in grade-appropriate texts using a variety of strategies, including: � supporting differences between fact and opinion with information from texts � skimming and scanning texts for various purposes (e.g., locating information, verifying facts) � identifying cause-effect relationships in texts and real-life situations � generating questions to guide examination of topics in texts and real-life situations � explaining connection between information from texts and real-life experiences (ELA-7-E4) 20. Write compositions of at least three paragraphs organized with the following: � a clearly stated central idea � an introduction and a conclusion � a middle developed with supporting details � a logical, sequential order � transitional words and phrases that unify points and ideas (ELA-2-E1) 21. Organize individual paragraphs with topic sentences, relevant elaboration, and concluding sentences (ELA-2-E1) 22. Identify an audience for a specific writing assignment and select appropriate vocabulary, details, and information to create a tone or set the mood and to affect or manipulate the intended audience (ELA-2-E2) 23. Develop grade-appropriate compositions by identifying and applying writing processes, including the following: � selecting topic and form � prewriting (e.g., brainstorming, researching, raising questions, generating graphic organizers) � drafting � conferencing with peers and teachers � revising based on feedback and use of various tools (e.g., LEAP21 Writer�s Checklist, rubrics) � proofreading/editing � publishing using available technology (ELA-2-E3) 24. Develop paragraphs and compositions of at least three paragraphs using the various modes (i.e., description, narration, exposition, and persuasion), emphasizing narration and description (ELA-2-E4) 25. Use a variety of literary devices, including hyperbole and metaphor, in compositions (ELA-2-E5) 26. Write for various purposes, including: � formal and informal letters that follow a specific letter format, include relevant information, and use an appropriate closure � informational reports that include facts and examples and that present important details in a logical order � book reports that include an opinion and/or a persuasive viewpoint ( ELA-2-E6) 27. Write legibly in standard cursive or printed form, indenting paragraphs appropriately, using standard margins, and demonstrating fluency (ELA-3-E1) 28. Use standard English punctuation, including apostrophes in contractions and in the possessive case of singular and plural nouns (ELA-3-E2) 29. Capitalize greetings, titles of respect, and titles of books, articles, chapters, movies, and songs (ELA-3-E2) 30. Write using standard English structure and usage, including: � using active and p assive voices of verbs � avoiding writing with sent ence fragments and run-on sentences (ELA-3-E3) 31. Apply knowledge of parts of speech in writing, including: � selecting and using common interjections appropriately � identifying and using transitive and intransitive verbs correctly � identifying and using verb tenses correctly, including present perfect, past perfect, and future perfect � using grade-appropriate irregular verb tenses correctly (ELA-3-E4) 32. Use knowledge of root words, affixes, and syllable constructions to spell words (ELA-3-E5) 33. Alphabetize to the fourth and fifth letters (ELA-3-E5) 34. Adjust pacing to suit purpose, audience, and setting when speaking (ELA-4-E1) 35. Interpret, follow, and give multi-step directions (ELA-4-E2) 36. Deliver presentations that include the following: � information drawn from several sources and identification of the sources � effective introductions and conclusions � details, examples, anecdotes, or statistics that explain or clarify information � information selected to persuade or influence the audience (ELA-4-E4) 37. Demonstrate active listening strategies, including asking questions, responding to cues, and making eye contact (ELA-4-E5) 38. Adjust speaking content according to the needs of the audience (ELA-4-E5) 39. Listen to and critique messages such as advertising that are communicated in a variety of mediums, including television and print (ELA-4-E6) 40. Identify the effectiveness and dynamics of group process and cooperative learning (ELA-4-E7) 41. Locate information using organizational features of a variety of resources, including: � electronic information such as keyword searches, passwords, and entry menu features � print materials such as indices, glossaries, table of contents, title pages, and map legends (ELA-5-E1) 42. Locate information using a broad variety of reference sources, including almanacs, atlases, newspapers, magazines, and brochures (ELA-5-E1) 43. Evaluate the usefulness of information selected from multiple sources, including: � library and online databases � electronic reference works � Internet information � community and government data � interviews � experiments � surveys (ELA-5-E2) 44. Use keywords and phrases to take notes from oral, written, and electronic media sources (ELA-5-E3) 45. Paraphrase or summarize information from a variety of sources (ELA-5-E3) 46. Construct simple outlines with main topics and subtopics that reflect the information gathered (ELA-5-E3) 47. Use electronic and print resources (e.g., spelling, grammar, and thesaurus checks) to revise and publish book reviews and research reports (ELA-5-E4) 48. Create a list of sources (e.g., books, encyclopedias, online resources) following a specified format (ELA-5-E5) 49. Define //plagiarism// (ELA-5-E5) 50. Read and interpret timelines, charts, graphs, schedules, tables, diagrams, and maps generated from grade-appropriate materials (ELA-5-E6) Mathematics
 * Reading and Responding **
 * Standard 1 **
 * Standard 6 **
 * Standard 7 **
 * Writing **
 * Standard 2 **
 * Writing/Proofreading **
 * Standard 3 **
 * Speaking and Listening **
 * Standard 4 **
 * Information Resources **
 * Standard 5 **

1. Read and write place value in word, standard, and expanded form through 1,000,000 (N-1-E) 2. Read, write, compare, and order whole numbers using place value concepts, standard notation, and models through 1,000,000 (N-1-E) (N-3-E) (A-1-E) 3. Illustrate with manipulatives when a number is divisible by 2, 3, 5, or 10 (N-1-E) 4. Know all basic facts for multiplication and division through 12 x 12 and 144 � 12, and recognize factors of composite numbers less than 50 (N-1-E) (N-6-E) (N-7-E) 5. Read, write, and relate decimals through hundredths and connect them with corresponding decimal fractions (N-1-E) 6. Model, read, write, compare, order, and represent fractions with denominators through twelfths using region and set models (N-1-E) (A-1-E) 7. Give decimal equivalents of halves, fourths, and tenths (N-2-E) (N-1-E) 8. Use common equivalent reference points for percents (i.e., �, �, �, and 1 whole) (N-2-E) 9. Estimate fractional amounts through twelfths, using pictures, models, and diagrams (N-2-E) 10. Solve multiplication and division number sentences including interpreting remainders (N-4-E) (A-3-E) 11. Multiply 3-digit by 1-digit numbers, 2-digit by 2-digit numbers, and divide 3-digit numbers by 1-digit numbers, with and without remainders (N-6-E) (N-7-E) 12. Count money, determine change, and solve simple word problems involving money amounts using decimal notation (N-6-E) (N-9-E) (M-1-E) (M-5-E) 13. Determine when and how to estimate, and when and how to use mental math, calculators, or paper/pencil strategies to solve multiplication and division problems (N-8-E) 14. Solve real-life problems, including those in which some information is not given (N-9-E) 15. Write number sentences or formulas containing a variable to represent real-life problems (A-1-E) 16. Write a related story problem for a given algebraic sentence (A-1-E) 17. Use manipulatives to represent the distributive property of multiplication over addition to explain multiplying numbers (A-1-E) (A-2-E) 18. Identify and create true/false and open/closed number sentences (A-2-E) 19. Solve one-step equations with whole number solutions (A-2-E) (N-4-E) 20. Measure length to the nearest quarter-inch and mm (M-2-E) (M-1-E) 21. Describe the concept of volume, and measure volume using cubic in. and cubic cm and capacity using fl. oz. and ml (M-2-E) (M-3-E) 22. Select and use the appropriate standard units of measure, abbreviations, and tools to measure length and perimeter (i.e., in., cm, ft., yd., mile, m, km), area (i.e., square inch, square foot, square centimeter), capacity (i.e., fl. oz., cup, pt., qt., gal., l, ml), weight/mass (i.e., oz., lb., g, kg, ton), and volume (i.e., cubic cm, cubic in.) (M-2-E) (M-1-E) 23. Set up, solve, and interpret elapsed time problems (M-2-E) (M-5-E) 24. Recognize the attributes to be measured in a real-life situation (M-2-E) (M-5-E) 25. Use estimates and measurements to calculate perimeter and area of rectangular objects (including squares) in U.S. (including square feet) and metric units (M-3-E) 26. Estimate the area of an irregular shape drawn on a unit grid (M-3-E) 27. Use unit conversions within the same system to solve real-life problems (e.g., 60 sec. = 1 min., 12 objects = 1 dozen, 12 in. = 1 ft., 100 cm = 1 m, 1 pt. = 2 cups) (M-4-E) (N-2-E) (M-5-E) 28. Identify the top, bottom, or side view of a given 3-dimensional object (G-1-E) (G-3-E) 29. Identify, describe the properties of, and draw circles and polygons (triangle, quadrilateral, parallelogram, trapezoid, rectangle, square, rhombus, pentagon, hexagon, octagon, and decagon) (G-2-E) 30. Make and test predictions regarding transformations (i.e., slides, flips, and turns) of plane geometric shapes (G-3-E) 31. Identify, manipulate, and predict the results of rotations of 90, 180, 270, and 360 degrees on a given figure (G-3-E) 32. Draw, identify, and classify angles that are acute, right, and obtuse (G-5-E) (G-1-E) 33. Specify locations of points in the first quadrant of coordinate systems and describe paths on maps (G-6-E) 34. Summarize information and relationships revealed by patterns or trends in a graph, and use the information to make predictions (D-1-E) 35. Find and interpret the meaning of mean, mode, and median of a small set of numbers (using concrete objects) when the answer is a whole number (D-1-E) 36. Analyze, describe, interpret, and construct various types of charts and graphs using appropriate titles, axis labels, scales, and legends (D-2-E) (D-1-E) 37. Determine which type of graph best represents a given set of discrete data (D-2-E) (D-1-E) 38. Solve problems involving simple deductive reasoning (D-3-E) 39. Use lists, tables, and tree diagrams to generate and record all possible combinations for 2 sets of 3 or fewer objects (e.g., combinations of pants and shirts, days and games) and for given experiments (D-3-E) (D-4-E) 40. Determine the total number of possible outcomes for a given experiment using lists, tables, and tree diagrams (e.g., spinning a spinner, tossing 2 coins) (D-4-E) (D-5-E) 41. Apply appropriate probabilistic reasoning in real-life contexts using games and other activities (e.g., examining fair and unfair situations) (D-5-E) (D-6-E) 42. Find and describe patterns resulting from operations involving even and odd numbers (such as even + even = even) (P-1-E) 43. Identify missing elements in a number pattern (P-1-E) 44. Represent the relationship in an input-output situation using a simple equation, graph, table, or word description (P-2-E) Science
 * Number and Number Relations **
 * Algebra **
 * Measurement **
 * Geometry **
 * Data Analysis, Probability, and Discrete Math **
 * Patterns, Relations, and Functions **

Science as Inquiry The Abilities To Do Scientific Inquiry 1. Ask questions about objects and events in the environment (e.g., plants, rocks, storms) (SI-E-A1) 2. Pose questions that can be answered by using students� own observations, scientific knowledge, and testable scientific investigations (SI-E-A1) 3. Use observations to design and conduct simple investigations or experiments to answer testable questions (SI-E-A2) 4. Predict and anticipate possible outcomes (SI-E-A2) 5. Identify variables to ensure that only one experimental variable is tested at a time (SI-E-A2) 6. Use a variety of methods and materials and multiple trials to investigate ideas (observe, measure, accurately record data) (SI-E-A2) 7. Use the five senses to describe observations (SI-E-A3) 8. Measure and record length, temperature, mass, volume, and area in both metric system and U.S. system units (SI-E-A4) 9. Select and use developmentally appropriate equipment and tools (e.g., magnifying lenses, microscopes, graduated cylinders) and units of measurement to observe and collect data (SI-E-A4) 10. Express data in a variety of ways by constructing illustrations, graphs, charts, tables, concept maps, and oral and written explanations as appropriate (SI-E-A5) (SI-E-B4) 11. Combine information, data, and knowledge from one or more of the science content areas to reach a conclusion or make a prediction (SI-E-A5) 12. Use a variety of appropriate formats to describe procedures and to express ideas about demonstrations or experiments (e.g., drawings, journals, reports, presentations, exhibitions, portfolios) (SI-E-A6) 13. Identify and use appropriate safety procedures and equipment when conducting investigations (e.g., gloves, goggles, hair ties) (SI-E-A7) Understanding Scientific Inquiry 14. Identify questions that need to be explained through further inquiry (SI-E-B1) 15. Distinguish between what is known and what is unknown in scientific investigations (SI-E-B1) 16. Select the best experimental design to answer a given testable question (SI-E-B2) 17. Recognize that a variety of tools can be used to examine objects at different degrees of magnification (e.g., hand lens, microscope) (SI-E-B3) 18. Base explanations and logical inferences on scientific knowledge, observations, and scientific evidence (SI-E-B4) 19. Describe procedures and communicate data in a manner that allows others to understand and repeat an investigation or experiment (SI-E-B5) 20. Determine whether further investigations are needed to draw valid conclusions (SI-E-B6) 21. Use evidence from previous investigations to ask additional questions and to initiate further explorations (SI-E-B6) 22. Explain and give examples of how scientific discoveries have affected society (SI-E-B6) Physical Science Properties of Objects and Materials 23. Determine linear, volume, and weight/mass measurements by using both metric system and U.S. system units to compare the results (PS-E-A2) 24. Illustrate how heating/cooling affects the motion of small particles in different phases of matter (PS-E-A4) 25. Describe various methods to separate mixtures (e.g., evaporation, condensation, filtration, magnetism) (PS-E-A5) Position and Motion of Objects 26. Measure, record, and graph changes in position over time (e.g., speed of cars, ball rolling down inclined plane) (PS-E-B3) 27. Describe how the amount of force needed to cause an object to change its motion depends on the mass of the object (PS-E-B4) Forms of Energy 28. Explain the relationship between volume (amplitude) of sound and energy required to produce the sound (PS-E-C1) 29. Compare the rates at which sound travels through solids, liquids, and gases (PS-E-C1) 30. Explain the relationship between frequency (rate of vibration) and pitch (PS-E-C1) 31. Diagram what happens to white light as it passes through a prism (PS-E-C2) 32. Describe how light bends or refracts when traveling through various materials (e.g., pencil in a glass of water) (PS-E-C2) 33. Describe how heat energy moves through a material by conduction (PS-E-C3) 34. Give examples of ways heat can be generated through friction (e.g., rubbing hands) (PS-E-C3) 35. Give examples of ways heat can be produced by conversion from other sources of energy (PS-E-C3) 36. Test and classify materials as //conductors// and //insulators// of electricity (PS-E-C4) 37. Demonstrate how a complete circuit is needed for conducting electricity (PS-E-C4) 38. Explain the effects of Earth�s gravity on all objects at or near the surface of Earth (PS-E-C5) 39. Describe energy transformations (e.g., electricity to light, friction to heat) (PS-E-C6) Life Science Characteristics of Organisms 40. Explain the functions of plant structures in relation to their ability to make food through photosynthesis (e.g., roots, leaves, stems, flowers, seeds) (LS-E-A3) 41. Describe how parts of animals� bodies are related to their functions and survival (e.g., wings/flying, webbed feet/swimming) (LS-E-A3) 42. Describe how the organs of the circulatory and respiratory systems function (LS-E-A5) 43. Explain the primary role of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins in the body (LS-E-A6) 44. Analyze food labels to compare nutritional content of foods (e.g., amounts of carbohydrates, fats, proteins) (LS-E-A6) Life Cycles of Organisms 45. Identify reproductive structures in plants and describe the functions of each (LS-E-B1) 46. Describe how some plants can be grown from a plant part instead of a seed (LS-E-B1) 47. Sequence stages in the life cycles of various organisms, including seed plants (LS-E-B1) 48. Classify examples of plants and animals based on a variety of criteria (LS-E-B2) 49. Compare similarities and differences between parents and offspring in plants and animals (LS-E-B3) Organisms and Their Environments 50. Explain how some organisms in a given habitat compete for the same resources (LS-E-C1) 51. Describe how organisms can modify their environment to meet their needs (e.g., beavers making dams) (LS-E-C1) 52. Describe how some plants and animals have adapted to their habitats (LS-E-C2) 53. Identify the habitat in which selected organisms would most likely live and explain how specific structures help organisms to survive (LS-E-C2) 54. Describe the effect of sudden increases or decreases of one group of organisms upon other organisms in the environment (LS-E-C3) Earth and Space Science Properties of Earth Materials 55. Recognize that sedimentary rocks are composed of particles that result from weathering and erosion (e.g., sandstones, conglomerates) (ESS-E-A1) 56. Investigate the properties of soil (e.g., color, texture, capacity to retain water, ability to support plant growth) (ESS-E-A1) 57. Explain how unequal heating of Earth�s land and water affects climate and weather by using a model (ESS-E-A2) 58. Draw, label, and explain the components of a water cycle (ESS-E-A3) 59. Measure, chart, and predict the weather using various instruments (e.g., thermometer, barometer, anemometer) (ESS-E-A4) 60. Identify various types of weather-related natural hazards and effects (e.g., lightning, storms) (ESS-E-A4) 61. Identify safety measures applicable to natural hazards (ESS-E-A4) 62. Classify rocks and minerals according to texture, color, luster, hardness, and effervescence (ESS-E-A5) 63. Demonstrate and explain how Earth�s surface is changed as a result of slow and rapid processes (e.g., sand dunes, canyons, volcanoes, earthquakes) (ESS-E-A5) (ESS-E-A1) Objects in the Sky 64. Describe and sequence the phases of the Moon and eclipses (ESS-E-B2) 65. Compare a solar and a lunar eclipse (ESS-E-B2) 66. Diagram the movement of the Moon around Earth and the movement of Earth around the Sun (ESS-E-B2) 67. Explain the changing appearance of the Moon and its location in the sky over the course of a month (ESS-E-B3) 68. Identify the relationship between Earth�s tilt and revolution and the seasons (ESS-E-B4) 69. Explain how technology has improved our knowledge of the universe (e.g., Hubble telescope, space stations, lunar exploration) (ESS-E-B6) Science and the Environment 70. Design an ecosystem that includes //living (biotic)// and //nonliving (abiotic)// components and illustrates interdependence (SE-E-A1) 71. Describe and explain food chains/webs and the directional flow of energy in various ecosystems (e.g., construct a model, drawing, diagram, graphic organizer) (SE-E-A2) 72. Predict and describe consequences of the removal of one component in a balanced ecosystem (e.g., consumer, herbivores, nonliving component) (SE-E-A2)

Social Studies

1. Interpret different kinds of maps using a map key/legend, compass rose, cardinal and intermediate directions, and distance scale (G-1A-E1) 2. Use a variety of images or other spatial graphics (e.g., aerial photographs, satellite images) to locate major physical and human characteristics (G-1A-E1) 3. Locate and label places on a map or globe: the seven continents, the United States and its major land forms, major bodies of water and waterways, referring to the poles, the equator, latitude, longitude and meridians (G-1A-E2) 4. Identify all U.S. states by shapes and position on map (G-1A-E2) 5. Draw, complete, and add features to a map (including such map elements as a title, compass rose, legend, and scale), based on given information G-1A-E3) 6. Describe and compare the distinguishing characteristics of various land forms, bodies of water, climates, and forms of vegetation in the United States (G-1B-E1)  7.  Identify the best place for human settlement based on a map showing physical characteristics of an area (G-1B-E1)  8. Explain physical and human developments in a region of the United States since it was first settled based on given information (G-1B-E3)  9.  Identify, define, and compare regions of the United States using physical and human characteristics (e.g., land forms and use, cultural diversity) (G-1B-E4)   10. Identify physical processes that change Earth�s surface and create physical features suddenly or over time (e.g., what physical processes created the Grand Canyon, the Great Lakes, the Hawaiian Islands) (G-1C-E1)  11. Identify geographical/physical reasons for regional variations that influence patterns of settlement and land use in the United States and the world, past and present (G-1C-E2) 12. Describe characteristics of the human population in a given area (e.g., cultural diversity, population size or growth) (G-1C-E3) 13. Explain and compare the cultural identities of various U.S. regions and how a region is influenced by past events and the heritage of its people (G-1C-E4) 14. Locate economic activities that use natural resources in the local region, state, and nation and describe the importance of the activities to these areas (G-1C-E5) 15. Differentiate between countries, states, parishes, and cities (G-1C-E6) 16. Identify ways in which people in the United States depend upon and modify the physical environment (G-1D-E1) 17. Identify natural disasters, their causes, areas prone to them, and how those disasters affect people and the environment (G-1D-E3) 18. Describe the importance of specific natural resources to human survival and human endeavors (G-1D-E4) 19. Describe the use, distribution, and importance of natural resources in different regions of the United States using geographic tools such as maps (G-1D-E4) 20. Identify the necessity or basic purposes of government in such terms as establishing order, providing security, managing conflict, and providing services (C-1A-E2) 21. Distinguish between //limited government// and //unlimited government// (C-1A-E3) 22. Explain the role of government and the rights of citizens (C-1A-E3) 23. Identify the three branches of the federal government and describe their major responsibilities (C-1A-E4) 24. Identify key government positions at the national level, their respective powers, and limits on their powers (C-1A-E5) 25. Distinguish between elected and appointed officials and give examples of each at the local, state, and national levels (C-1A-E6) 26. Identify the purpose and importance of a rule or a law (C-1A-E7) 27. Describe the significance of the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution and its principles of democracy, and the Bill of Rights (e.g., basic freedoms) (C-1B-E1) 28. Explain the similarities between the Louisiana and U.S. Constitutions (C-1B-E1) 29. Explain the concept of //nation// with reference to countries, governments, and peoples (C-1C-E1) 30. Identify ways nations interact and why interactions are important (e.g., treaties, diplomacy) (C-1C-E1) 31. Identify the United Nations and its role in international peace keeping (C-1C-E1) 32. Identify the means by which individuals become U.S. citizens (C-1D-E1) 33. Identify the rights and responsibilities of citizenship in making the nation a better place to live (C-1D-E2) 34. Discuss civic traits of //good citizenship// that are important to the preservation and improvement of American constitutional democracy, using an excerpt from a speech, address, or essay which illustrates those traits (C-1D-E3) (C-1D-E4) 35. Identify a national issue and describe how good citizenship can help solve the problem (C-1D-E5) 36. Demonstrate that limited resources necessitate choices and decisions (E-1A-E1) 37. Explain the factors, including trade-offs, involved in a choice or decision (e.g., discuss the choices and decisions involved in developing a personal budget) (E-1A-E4) 38. Identify the four basic questions all producers must answer (i.e., What will be produced? How will it be produced? For whom will it be produced? How much will be produced?) (E-1A-E5) 39. Describe the combination of natural, human, and capital resources needed to produce a given good (e.g., a candy bar) or given service (e.g., recycling paper) (E-1A-E6) 40. Define some effects of division of labor and specialization in a given context, such as a simple assembly line (e.g., greater labor productivity/output per hour) (E-1A-E7) 41. Describe the benefits of increasing one�s skill/knowledge and various ways to do so (E-1A-E8) 42. Describe the basic concept of a //market// (e.g., exchange of goods/services between buyers and sellers) and identify ways of transporting goods (E-1A-E9) 43. Identify the roles of banks, governments, businesses, and households in the economy (E-1A-E10) 44. Identify the relationship between money, writing checks, and credit cards (E-1A-E11) 45. Explain why people engage in voluntary exchange/barter/direct trading (E-1A-E11) 46. Describe how supply and demand affect the price of a good or service in a given situation (E-1B-E1) 47. Explain how a rise or fall in prices affects personal, family, and government budgets (E-1B-E2) 48. Identify the terms //profit// and //risk// and give examples of risk that businesses take to make a profit (E-1B-E3) 49. Define //tax// and explain how government pays for goods and services through taxes and fees (E-1B-E4) 50. Interpret data presented in a timeline or construct a historical timeline (e.g., events in history, historical figure�s life and accomplishments) (H-1A-E1) 51. Compare how a person today might view an issue or event differently from a person living in an earlier time (H-1A-E2) 52. Describe the point of view of an historical figure or group, drawing on given stimulus material (e.g., views expressed in the �I Have a Dream� speech) (H-1A-E2) 53. Interpret historical information in a map, table, or graph (H-1A-E3) 54. Compare and contrast primary and secondary sources (H-1A-E3) 55. Describe beliefs, customs, and traditions of family life in the past and present (H-1B-E1) 56. Identify and describe major early explorers and explorations in North America (H-1C-E1) 57. Identify leaders and their influence in the early development of America (H-1C-E1) 58. Describe the importance of events and ideas significant to our nation�s development (H-1C-E1) 59. Identify a document/speech/address significant to the development of the nation from an excerpt (e.g., Preamble to the U.S. Constitution), and identify the author/speaker of a particular document/speech/address (H-1C-E1) 60. Describe American democratic principles as exemplified by major historic events, groups of people, and leaders (e.g., American Revolution, Civil War, Civil Rights Movement) (H-1C-E2) 61. Identify the causes and effects of the major historical (voluntary and involuntary) migrations to and within America (H-1C-E3) (G-1C-E3) 62. Identify and explain cultural elements that have contributed to our national heritage (H-1C-E4) 63. Identify how dance, music, and arts of various cultures around the world reflect the history, daily life, and beliefs of the people (H-1D-E1) 64. Identify significant historical achievements of various cultures of the world (e.g., building of the pyramids, founding of the Olympics) (H-1D-E1) 65. Identify and describe inventions that have affected people�s lives or altered their view of the world (H-1D-E2) 66. Identify the chronological order of major scientific or technological advancements (H-1D-E2) 67. Identify important historic figures from around the world and explain the impact of their contributions (e.g., Galileo, Madame Curie, Guttenberg) (H-1D-E3)
 * Geography **
 * The World in Spatial Terms **
 * Places and Regions **
 * Physical and Human Systems **
 * Environment and Society **
 * Civics **
 * Structure and Purposes of Government **
 * Foundations of the American Political System **
 * International Relationships **
 * Roles of the Citizen **
 * Economics **
 * Fundamental Economic Concepts **
 * Individuals, Households, Businesses, and Governments **
 * History **
 * Historical Thinking Skills **
 * Families and Communities **
 * Louisiana and United States History **
 * World History **