Kindergarten through Grade 2 Inquiry Standards

Develop Questions and Plan Inquiries SS.K‐2.1

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    Construct a variety of questions about social studies topics with guidance from adults and/or peers.SS.K‐2.1.1

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    Construct supporting questions to help answer compelling questions with guidance from adults and/or peers.SS.K‐2.1.2

Evaluate Sources and EvidenceSS.K‐2.2

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    Interact with a variety of primary and secondary sources.SS.K‐2.2.1

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    Gather facts from teacher‐curated sources to answer questions.SS.K‐2.2.2

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    Determine whether a source is primarily fact or opinion.SS.K‐2.2.3

Develop Claims SS.K‐2.3

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    With support, identify sources that address a specific topic.SS.K‐2.3.1

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    With support, classify statements as facts or opinions.SS.K‐2.3.2

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    With support, identify sources that can be used to support specific opinions.acSS.K‐2.3.3

Communicate and Critique ConclusionsacSS.K‐2.4

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    Respectfully ask and answer questions.acSS.K‐2.4.1

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    Differentiate their own opinion from others.acSS.K‐2.4.2

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    Ask clarifying questions to better understand others’ opinions and perspectives.acSS.K‐2.4.3

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    Present explanations using a variety of print, oral, and digital technologies.acSS.K‐2.4.4

Informed Civic Discourse and EngagementacSS.K‐2.5

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    Participate in deliberative and democratic procedures for classroom problem‐solving.acSS.K‐2.5.2

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    Identify problems or issues, as well as possible solutions, in classrooms, schools, and/or communities.acSS.K‐2.5.1

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    Explain ways to individually or collaboratively address local or regional problems or issues.acSS.K‐2.5.3

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Kindergarten, Grade 1, and Grade 2
Where can I read the official document?
Alaska Social Studies Standards

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