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K–12 Standards

History: Grade 6

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Historical Analysis and Skills Development

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    Continuity and Change over Time

    1. A.

      Explain continuity and change over time using sequential order and context of events.8.1.6.A

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    Fact/Opinion and Points of View

    1. B.

      Differentiate between fact and opinion, multiple points of view, and primary and secondary sources to explain historical events.8.1.6.B

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    Research

    1. C.

      Identify a thesis statement using appropriate primary and secondary sources.8.1.6.C

Pennsylvania History

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    Contributions from Individuals and Groups (PA)

    1. A.

      Explain the social, political, cultural, and economic contributions of individuals and groups from Pennsylvania.8.2.6.A

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    Historical Documents, Artifacts, and Places (PA)

    1. B.

      Describe the importance of significant historical documents, artifacts, and places critical to Pennsylvania history.8.2.6.B

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    Impact of Continnity and Change on PA History

    1. C.

      Explain how continuity and change have impacted Pennsylvania history.<ul><li>Belief systems and religions</li><li>Commerce and industry</li><li>Technology</li><li>Politics and government</li><li>Physical and human geography</li><li>Social organizations</li></ul>8.2.6.C

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    Conflict and Cooperation (PA)

    1. D.

      Explain how conflict and cooperation among groups and organizations have impacted the history and development of Pennsylvania.<ul><li>Ethnicity and race</li><li>Working conditions</li><li>Immigration</li><li>Military conflict</li><li>Economic stability</li></ul>8.2.6.D

United States History

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    Contributions of Individuals and Groups (US History)

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      Explain the social, political, cultural, and economic contributions of individuals and groups to United States history.8.3.6.A

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    Historical Documents and Artifacts (US History)

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      Explain the importance of significant historical documents, artifacts, and places critical to United States history.8.3.6.B

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    Impact of Continuity and Change on US History

    1. C.

      Explain how continuity and change have impacted U.S. history.<ul><li>Belief systems and religions</li><li>Commerce and industry</li><li>Technology</li><li>Politics and government</li><li>Physical and human geography</li><li>Social organizations</li></ul>8.3.6.C

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    Conflict and Cooperation (US)

    1. D.

      Explain how conflict and cooperation among groups and organizations have impacted the history and development of the U.S.<ul><li>Ethnicity and race</li><li>Working conditions</li><li>Immigration</li><li>Military conflict</li><li>Economic stability</li></ul>8.3.6.D

World History

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    Contributions of Individuals and Groups (World)

    1. A.

      Explain the social, political, cultural, and economic contributions of individuals and groups to world history.8.4.6.A

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    Historical Documents, Artifacts, and Sites (World)

    1. B.

      Identify and explain the importance of historical documents, artifacts, and sites which are critical to world history.8.4.6.B

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    Impact of Continuity and Change (World)

    1. C.

      Explain how continuity and change have impacted world history.<ul><li>Belief systems and religions</li><li>Commerce and industry</li><li>Technology</li><li>Politics and government</li><li>Physical and human geography • Social organizations</li></ul>8.4.6.C

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    Conflict and Cooperation (World)

    1. D.

      Examine patterns of conflict and cooperation among groups and organizations that impacted the development of the history of the world.8.4.6.D

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 6
When were these standards adopted?
2009
Where can I read the official document?
Academic Standards for History (Elementary)

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