Standards

Social Studies Inquiry Standard:

SS.6.3 - Gather relevant information from primary and secondary sources using the origin and authority of the source to guide the selection.

SS.6.8 - With guided practice, construct responses to compelling questions supported by reasoning and evidence.

SS.6.1 - Explain how disciplinary concepts and ideas are associated with a compelling question.

SS.6.2 - Identify the relationship between supporting questions and compelling questions in an inquiry.

SS.6.12 - Apply a range of deliberative and democratic procedures to make decisions and take action in classrooms, schools, and communities.

Social Studies Content Standard:

SS.6.14 - Explain how groups form in our society, and how groups, as well as the individuals within those groups, can influence each other.

SS.6.22 - Explain multiple causes and effects of events and developments in the past.

ELA Standards

RL.6.1 - Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

RL.6.2 - Determine a theme or central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details; provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions or judgments.

RL.6.3 - Describe how a particular story's or drama's plot unfolds in a series of episodes as well as how the characters respond or change as the plot moves toward a resolution.

RI.6.1 - Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

RI.6.2 - Determine a central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details; provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions or judgments.

RI.6.6 - Determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text and explain how it is conveyed in the text.

RI.6.7 - Integrate information presented in different media or formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively) as well as in words to develop a coherent understanding of a topic or issue.

RI.6.9 - Compare and contrast one author's presentation of events with that of another (e.g., a memoir written by and a biography on the same person).

Writing

W.6.2 - Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.

W.6.4 - Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.

W.6.5 - With some guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach.

W.6.8 - Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, assess the credibility of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and providing basic bibliographic information for sources.

W.6.9 - Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.

Speaking and Listening

SL.6.1 - Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 6 topics, texts, and issues, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly.

SL.6.4 - Present claims and findings, sequencing ideas logically and using pertinent descriptions, facts, and details to accentuate main ideas or themes; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.

ISTE Standard for Educators

Educators continually improve their practice by learning from and with others and exploring proven and promising practices that leverage technology to imporve student learning

ISTE Standard for Students

1.7 Global Collaborator: Students use digital tools to broaden their perspective and enrich their learning by collaborating with others and working effectively in teams locally and globally

1.4 Innovative Designer: Students use a variety of technologies within a design process to identify and solve problems by creating new, useful or imaginative solutions.

Computer Science

2-AP-11 Create clearly named varibles that represent different data types and perfom operations on their values

2-AP-10 Use flowcharts and/or pseudocode to address comples problems as algorithms

2-CS-02 Design projects that combine hardware and software components to collect and exchange data

ELA Competencies