Colorado Model Content Standards

1. Students understand the chronological organization of history and know how to organize events and people into major eras to identify and explain historical relationships.

2. Students know how to use the processes and resources of historical inquiry*.

Historical Inquiry: Refers to the process of studying history to find out what, who, why, when, etc., in a logical, problem- solving manner.

3. Students understand that societies* are diverse* and have changed over time.

4. Students understand how science, technology, and economic activity have developed, changed, and affected societies throughout history.

5. Students understand political institutions and theories that have developed and changed over time.

6. Students know that religious and philosophical ideas have been powerful forces throughout history.

Primary Sources: Refers to historical documents such as reports, maps, photographs, letters, drawing, diaries, and court records and other legal documents, created by those who participated in or witnessed the events of the past.

Secondary Sources: Refers to written accounts of events of the past that reflect the author's interpretation of these events based on the author's analysis of primary and/or secondary sources of information.