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K–12 Standards

Grade 3 through 5 Inquiry Standards

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Develop Questions and Plan Inquiries

  • 1

    Construct compelling questions and explain the importance of the questions to self and others.SS.3‐5.1.1

  • 2

    Categorize questions according to the social studies disciplines.SS.3‐5.1.2

  • 3

    Create supporting questions to help answer compelling questions.SS.3‐5.1.3

  • 4

    Explain how supporting questions help answer compelling questions.SS.3‐5.1.4

Evaluate Sources and Evidence

  • 1

    Determine whether a source is primarily fact or opinion.SS.3‐5.2.1

  • 2

    Determine whether a source is primary or secondary.SS.3‐5.2.2

  • 3

    Gather relevant information from multiple credible sources to address compelling questions or research.SS.3‐5.2.3

Develop Claims

  • 1

    Cite evidence that supports a response to supporting or compelling questions.SS.3‐5.3.1

  • 2

    Develop claims in response to compelling questions and identify specific evidence that supports the claims.SS.3‐5.3.2

  • 3

    Develop claims in response to compelling questions and identify evidence that draws information from multiple perspectives and sources in response to a compelling question.SS.3‐5.3.3

Communicate and Critique Conclusions

  • 1

    Clearly communicate opinions and the underlying facts supporting them.SS.3‐5.4.1

  • 2

    Respectfully ask and answer questions about the opinions shared by others and the underlying facts supporting them.SS.3‐5.4.2

  • 3

    Critique the motives behind different perspectives.SS.3‐5.4.3

  • 4

    Present opinions and explanations using a variety of print, oral, and digital technologies.SS.3‐5.4.4

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 3, Grade 4, and Grade 5
Where can I read the official document?
Alaska Social Studies Standards

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