Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Grade 7

Other Hawaii Social Studies sets

Anchor and Inquiry Standards

  • 1.

    Developing Questions and Planning Inquiries6-8.1

    1. 1.

      Create compelling questions representing key ideas of the disciplinesSS.6-8.1.1

    2. 2.

      Explain how a question reflects an enduring issue in the fieldSS.6-8.1.2

    3. 3.

      Create supporting questions that address key ideas identified in compelling questionsSS.6-8.1.3

    4. 4.

      Explain the relationship between compelling and supporting questionSS.6-8.1.4

  • 2.

    Gathering and Evaluating Sources6-8.2

    1. 1.

      Evaluate the credibility of a source by examining its origin, author, context, and contentSS.6-8.2.1

    2. 2.

      Gather relevant information from credible sources representing a wide range of viewsSS.6-8.2.2

  • 3.

    Creating Claims6-8.3

    1. 1.

      Develop claims and counterclaims while pointing out the strengths and limitations of bothSS.6-8.3.1

    2. 2.

      Identify specific evidence that supports the claims and counterclaimsSS.6-8.3.2

  • 4.

    Communicating Conclusions6-8.4

    1. 1.

      Construct arguments and explanations using claims and evidence from multiple sources while acknowledging the strengths and limitations of the argumentsSS.6-8.4.1

    2. 2.

      Present arguments and explanations using a variety of print and oral technologies (e.g., posters, essays, letters, debates, speeches, reports, maps) and digital technologies (e.g., Internet, social media, digital documentary)SS.6-8.4.2

  • 5.

    Taking Informed Action6-8.5

    1. 1.

      Identify local, regional and/or global problems or issues using interdisciplinary lensesSS.6-8.5.1

    2. 2.

      Examine the origins of a problem or issue and explain the challenges and opportunities faced by those trying to address itSS.6-8.5.2

    3. 3.

      Apply a range of deliberative strategies and procedures to make decisions and propose feasible solutions to address local, regional, and/or global concernsSS.6-8.5.3

    4. 4.

      Create an action plan to address a solution to the problem or issue and demonstrate evidence of implementationSS.6-8.5.4

Content Standards

  • 1.

    Analyze the role of individuals, events, and ideas leading to the unification of the Hawaiian KingdomSS.7HHK.1.17.1

  • 2.

    Compare and contrast Hawaiian and Western perspectives on the arrival of James Cook in HawaiʻiSS.7HHK.1.18.2

  • 3.

    Assess the changes initiated by Kamehameha I on Hawaiian society after unificationSS.7HHK.1.6.3

  • 1.

    Assess the impact of the abolishment of the kapu systemSS.7HHK.2.17.1

  • 2.

    Assess the social and cultural changes resulting from missionary influence in Hawaiian societySS.7HHK.2.17.2

  • 3.

    Analyze how the sandalwood and whaling industries impacted Hawaiʻi's economySS.7HHK.2.9.3

  • 4.

    Explain the social and environmental changes resulting from foreign influenceSS.7HHK.2.14.4

  • 1.

    Analyze the causes and impacts of immigration of various ethnic groups for plantation laborSS.7HHK.3.15.1

  • 2.

    Explain the processes, ideas, and people's roles involved in the transition from absolute monarchy to constitutional monarchySS.7HHK.3.8.2

  • 3.

    Evaluate the impact of changing land tenure on HawaiiansSS.7HHK.3.11.3

  • 1.

    Evaluate the political and economic developments leading to the overthrow of the Hawaiian KingdomSS.7HHK.4.12.1

  • 2.

    Compare and contrast perspectives of proponents and opponents of the 1893 overthrow of the Hawaiian KingdomSS.7HHK.4.18.2

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 7
When were these standards adopted?
2018

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