1. A New Era in Social Sciences- SSS: Standards, Skills, and Stimuli Included here: Overview of Elementary Social Sciences Sample Essential Benchmark Questions for Grades 2-5 Website Walkthrough Your one stop shop for Social Sciences: http://socialsciences.dadeschools.net http://socialsciences.dadeschools.net

2. Quick overview of requirements According to MDCPS’ Student Progression Plan: Grades K-1= 60 minutes of instruction per week Grades 2-5 = 120 minutes of Social Sciences Instruction per week Elementary Grade Level Themes: K- Living, Learning, and Working Together 1- Our Community and Beyond 2- Who are we as Americans? 3- United States’ Regions and Its Neighbors 4- Florida History 5- U.S. History (Colonization through Reconstruction)

3. A New Era in Social Sciences- SSS: Standards, Skills, and Stimuli Sample 5 th grade Essential Benchmark Questions Which event happened last? a.The writing if the Declaration of Independence b.The writing of the U.S. Constitution c.The Boston Tea Party d.The Stamp Act

4. A New Era in Social Sciences- SSS: Standards, Skills, and Stimuli Sample 5 th grade Essential Benchmark Questions Which event happened last? ANSWER a.The writing if the Declaration of Independence b.The writing of the U.S. Constitution c.The Boston Tea Party d.The Stamp Act

5. A New Era in Social Sciences- SSS: Standards, Skills, and Stimuli Sample 5 th grade Essential Benchmark Questions Look at the map and answer the question To which state is the arrow pointing? a.Maine b.Vermont c.New Jersey d.New Hampshire

6. A New Era in Social Sciences- SSS: Standards, Skills, and Stimuli Sample 5 th grade Essential Benchmark Questions ANSWER Look at the map and answer the question To which state is the arrow pointing? a.Maine b.Vermont c.New Jersey d.New Hampshire

7. A New Era in Social Sciences- SSS: Standards, Skills, and Stimuli Sample 5 th grade Essential Benchmark Questions Read the following excerpt and answer the question How did the Pony Express improve communication throughout the U.S. in the 1800s? a.It was better organized than other technologies like the telegraph and railroad. b.It was the best way to deliver mail before newer technologies were introduced. c.It was less expensive to run because horses were cheaper than newer technologies. d.It could easily reach new areas because they could use stations that were already in existence.

8. A New Era in Social Sciences- SSS: Standards, Skills, and Stimuli Sample 5 th grade Essential Benchmark Questions Read the following excerpt and answer the question ANSWER How did the Pony Express improve communication throughout the U.S. in the 1800s? a.It was better organized than other technologies like the telegraph and railroad. b.It was the best way to deliver mail before newer technologies were introduced. c.It was less expensive to run because horses were cheaper than newer technologies. d.It could easily reach new areas because they could use stations that were already in existence.

9. Sample 4 th grade Essential Benchmark Question

10. Sample 4 th grade Essential Benchmark Question ANSWER = A

11. Sample 4 th grade Essential Benchmark Question

14. Sample 4 th grade Essential Benchmark Question Answer = B

15. Sample 3rd grade Essential Benchmark Question

16. Sample 3rd grade Essential Benchmark Question Answer = D

17. Sample 3rd grade Essential Benchmark Question The United States Congress passes a bill and the President signs the bill making it a law. The law states that any company producing chemicals and transporting them to another state MUST transport them following special approved procedures. Read the following sentences and answer the question that follows: What constitutional power allowed Congress to pass this law? A.The U.S. Constitution says Congress can pass taxes. B.The U.S. constitution says Congress can control medicine. C.The U.S. Constitution says Congress can enter into trade agreements between countries. D.The U.S. Constitution says Congress can control trade between states.

18. Sample 3rd grade Essential Benchmark Question Answer = D The United States Congress passes a bill and the President signs the bill making it a law. The law states that any company producing chemicals and transporting them to another state MUST transport them following special approved procedures. Read the following sentences and answer the question that follows: What constitutional power allowed Congress to pass this law? A.The U.S. Constitution says Congress can pass taxes. B.The U.S. constitution says Congress can control medicine. C.The U.S. Constitution says Congress can enter into trade agreements between countries. D.The U.S. Constitution says Congress can control trade between states.

19. Sample 3rd grade Essential Benchmark Question Read the following sentence and answer the question that follows: Bill sells a good to George. George gives Bill money for the good. What is George called? a.A volunteer b.A customer c.A guest d.A seller

20. Sample 3rd grade Essential Benchmark Question Read the following sentence and answer the question that follows: Answer = B Bill sells a good to George. George gives Bill money for the good. What is George called? a.A volunteer b.A buyer c.A guest d.A seller

21. Sample 2nd grade Essential Benchmark Question

22. Sample 2nd grade Essential Benchmark Question Answer = C

23. Sample 2nd grade Essential Benchmark Question Why does our government make laws? A.To keep people safe B.To make people vote C.To tell people where to live

24. Sample 2nd grade Essential Benchmark Question Answer = A Why does our government make laws? A.To keep people safe B.To make people vote C.To tell people where to live

25. Sample 2nd grade Essential Benchmark Question

26. Sample 2nd grade Essential Benchmark Question Answer = B

27. A New Era in Social Sciences- SSS: Standards, Skills, and Stimuli Website Walkthough- to access lessons and pacing guides- follow these steps: 1.Go to socialsciences.dadeschools.net; 2.Click on Blue Tab: “Pacing Guides/Lessons” 3.Click on the grade level of interest to download timelines & guides. Your one stop shop for Social Sciences: http://socialsciences.dadeschools.net http://socialsciences.dadeschools.net

28. A New Era in Social Sciences- SSS: Standards, Skills, and Stimuli Pacing Guides/Lessons

29. A New Era in Social Sciences- SSS: Standards, Skills, and Stimuli Pacing guides with timelines and Civics Lessons (grades 3-6)

30. A New Era in Social Sciences- SSS: Standards, Skills, and Stimuli Sample Third Grade Timeline- highlighted essential benchmarks.

31. A New Era in Social Sciences- SSS: Standards, Skills, and Stimuli Sample 4th Grade Pacing Guide- highlighted essential benchmarks. Pay attention to first page of the guides and color codes

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