Students understand the nature of history as well as the key foundation of ideas by following an established procedure to locate sources appropriate to reading level* and identifying a few key figures and events from personal history, and the history of the community, the state, and the United States, especially those associated with historically based traditions.

Students understand the nature of history as well as the key foundation of ideas by creating a brief historical account about family, the local community, or the nation by locating and collecting information from sources including maps, charts, graphs, artifacts, photographs*, or stories of the past.

Students understand historical aspects of the uniqueness and commonality of individuals and groups, including Maine Native Americans, by describing traditions of Maine Native Americans and various historical and recent immigrant groups and traditions common to all.