Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Grade 7

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INQUIRY AND DESIGN THINKING1

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    Connect

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      States and verifies what is known about the problem or question and makes connections to prior knowledge1.1

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    Wonder

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      Writes questions that would lead to an inquiry independently based on key ideas or areas of focus1.2

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      Analyzes and evaluates what is known, observed or experienced to form tentative thesis or hypothesis1.3

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    Investigate

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      Uses the structure and some navigation tools of a Website to find the most relevant information (menu bars, tabs, buttons, sidebars1.4

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      Evaluates quality of information within electronic and print sources for usefulness, currency, authority, and accuracy1.5

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      Evaluates the effect of different perspectives and points of view on information (e.g., why some information is included, why other information is left out)1.6

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      Fact checks and verifies all information communicated through websites and social media1.7

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      Uses both facts and opinions responsibly by identifying and verifying them1.8

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      Evaluates the development of an argument or claim and the strength of the supporting and refuting evidence provided within the source1.9

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    Construct

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      Uses common organizational patterns (e.g., chronological order, cause and effect, compare/contrast) to organize information in order to draw conclusion1.10

    2. 11

      Combines information and weighs evidence to draw conclusions and create meaning1.11

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    Express

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      Cites all sources used according to local style formats1.12

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    Reflect

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      Identifies and evaluates the importance of features for a good product, presentation, and engagement in the process of inquiry1.13

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    Design Thinking

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      Builds on real-world experiences to broaden perspective and open creative possibilities (e.g., field trips, makerspaces, coding, video and audio production)1.14

MULTIPLE LITERACIES2

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    MULTIPLE LITERACIES2

Participates in literary discussions and book clubs2.1

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    Participates in literary discussions and book clubs2.1

Analyzes visual text (e.g., charts, graphs, photographs, videos, timelines, maps) to gather information and draw inferences about meaning2.2

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    Analyzes visual text (e.g., charts, graphs, photographs, videos, timelines, maps) to gather information and draw inferences about meaning2.2

Determines the purpose and intended audience of a media presentation2.3

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    Determines the purpose and intended audience of a media presentation2.3

Uses the language of the medium (e.g., use of color, pace, perspective, visuals) and the characteristics of the technology tool to create and deliver an effective presentation2.4

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    Uses the language of the medium (e.g., use of color, pace, perspective, visuals) and the characteristics of the technology tool to create and deliver an effective presentation2.4

SOCIAL AND CIVIC RESPONSIBILITY3

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    SOCIAL AND CIVIC RESPONSIBILITY3

Identifies and challenges misinformation and own assumptions about community issues and diverse cultures by seeking and evaluating multiple viewpoints and cultural perspectives3.1

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    Identifies and challenges misinformation and own assumptions about community issues and diverse cultures by seeking and evaluating multiple viewpoints and cultural perspectives3.1

Demonstrates respect for the principles of equitable access to information by curating and sharing valid and authoritative sources with classmates3.2

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    Demonstrates respect for the principles of equitable access to information by curating and sharing valid and authoritative sources with classmates3.2

Engages effectively in collaborative discussions with diverse groups3.3

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    Engages effectively in collaborative discussions with diverse groups3.3

Checks the validity of all information and avoids the spread of misinformation on social media3.4

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    Checks the validity of all information and avoids the spread of misinformation on social media3.4

Demonstrates understanding of a digital footprint and constructs own footprint accordingly3.5

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    Demonstrates understanding of a digital footprint and constructs own footprint accordingly3.5

PERSONAL GROWTH AND AGENCY4

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    PERSONAL GROWTH AND AGENCY4

Selects print and nonprint materials based on personal interests, knowledge of authors, and reading level4.1

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    Selects print and nonprint materials based on personal interests, knowledge of authors, and reading level4.1

Empathizes with literary characters, peers, people in the local and global community, and social issues by placing them in historical or social context [social awareness]4.2

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    Empathizes with literary characters, peers, people in the local and global community, and social issues by placing them in historical or social context [social awareness]4.2

Develops aspects of personal identity that are the most satisfying, identity-confirming, and culturally responsive4.3

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    Develops aspects of personal identity that are the most satisfying, identity-confirming, and culturally responsive4.3

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