Students will employ chronological concepts in analyzing historical phenomena.H.1

  • a.

    Students will study historical events and persons within a given time-frame in order to create a chronology and identify related cause-and-effect factors.H.1.4-5.a

Students will gather, examine, and analyze historical data.H.2

  • a.

    Students will draw historical conclusions and construct historical accounts from primary and secondary source materials.H.2.4-5.a

  • b.

    Students will examine historical materials relating to a particular region, society, or theme; chronologically arrange them, and analyze change over time.H.2.4-5.b

Students will interpret historical data.H.3

  • a.

    Students will explain why historical accounts of the same event sometimes differ and will relate this explanation to the evidence presented or the point-of-view of the author.H.3.4-5.a

Students will develop historical knowledge of major events and phenomena in world, United States, and Delaware history.H.4

  • a.

    Students will develop an understanding of Delaware history and its connections with United States history, including:<ul><li>Native American inhabitants before European contact</li><li>Exploration and settlement (1609-1775)</li><li>From the First State to the Civil War (1776-1865)</li><li>Growth of commerce, industry, transportation, and agriculture (1865-1945)</li><li>Modern Delaware (1945-present)</li></ul>H.4.4-5.a

  • b.

    Students will develop an understanding of selected themes in United States history, including:<ul><li>Who are the American people? (demographics, immigration)</li><li>How did the United States develop its form of government?</li><li>How have advances in technology changed our lives?</li><li>Important people in American history</li></ul>H.4.4-5.b

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 4 and Grade 5
When were these standards adopted?
2018
Where can I read the official document?
Delaware Standards for History