Standard 1: Utilize historical inquiry skills and analytical processes.

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General Information
Number: SS.6.W.1
Title: Utilize historical inquiry skills and analytical processes.
Type: Standard
Subject: Social Studies
Grade: 6
Strand: World History

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Independent

SS.6.W.1.In.0
Use a simple timeline to identify the sequence of historical events.
SS.6.W.1.In.1
Identify terms for time periods, such as decade and century.
SS.6.W.1.In.2
Describe information found in a primary and secondary source, such as artifacts, images, photos, sounds, and written documents.
SS.6.W.1.In.3
Identify basic methods of historical inquiry and how history relates to geography, economics, and civics.
SS.6.W.1.In.4
Identify the role of historians and recognize that interpretations of historians may differ.
SS.6.W.1.In.5
Identify how history transmits culture and models of human character.

Supported

SS.6.W.1.Su.0
Use a simple pictorial timeline to identify the sequence of historical events.
SS.6.W.1.Su.1
Recognize terms for time periods, such as a decade.
SS.6.W.1.Su.2
Identify basic information found in a primary and secondary source, such as artifacts, images, photos, sounds, and written documents.
SS.6.W.1.Su.3
Recognize a method of historical inquiry and how history relates to geography, economics, and civics.
SS.6.W.1.Su.4
Recognize the role of historians.
SS.6.W.1.Su.5
Recognize how history transmits culture.

Participatory

SS.6.W.1.Pa.0
Use a simple pictorial timeline to identify an event.
SS.6.W.1.Pa.1
Recognize terms that relate to time, such as today and tomorrow.
SS.6.W.1.Pa.2
Recognize information from a source, such as artifacts, images, photos, sounds, or written documents.
SS.6.W.1.Pa.3
Recognize information from a source, such as artifacts, images, photos, sounds, or written documents.
SS.6.W.1.Pa.4
Recognize information from a source, such as artifacts, images, photos, sounds, or written documents.
SS.6.W.1.Pa.5
Recognize a characteristic of culture.

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Lesson Plans

Historical Analysis: The Three Bad Little Pigs:

Historical analysis involves the discovery and interpretation of evidence to evaluate an event in time. This lesson introduces students to conflicting primary sources and provides them with a framework to assist in their interpretations as they compare/contrast two versions of the same event with James Marshall's The Three Little Pigs and Jon Scieszka's The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs.

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Great Leaders of Ancient Egypt:

In this lesson, students will learn about seven of Egypt's most famous pharaohs. They will discuss leadership styles and draw conclusions about the success of each of these pharaohs. After learning about the personality and life of each pharaoh, students will break into groups to create in-depth projects about one of these seven pharaohs and will teach others in the class about this leader.

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Video/Audio/Animations

Portraits in Patriotism - Luis Martínez Fernández: Elementary:

Luis Martínez-Fernández was born at the beginning of the Cuban Revolution. Dr. Martínez-Fernández immigrated to the United States with his family when he was 2 years old after the Bay of Pigs Invasion. His family moved to Lima, Peru after his father was offered employment there. Dr. Martínez-Fernández’s family left Peru after the President of Peru was ousted from power. The new government in Peru concerned Dr. Martínez-Fernández’s father and the family moved to Puerto Rico where they become U.S. Citizens. Dr. Martínez-Fernández moved to the U.S. after graduation from The University of Puerto Rico. He is a Professor of History, an author, and is civically engaged through his nationally syndicated column.

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Portraits in Patriotism - Mel Martinez: Elementary School:

Former U.S Senator and Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Mel Martínez shares his journey to freedom in the United States. Mr. Martínez was part of Operation Pedro Pan in which unaccompanied Cuban children were sent to the United States to escape the newly formed communist regime of Fidel Castro. Before leaving Cuba, he spent time with his father who shared life lessons with his son. Mr. Martínez distinctly remembers the pilot announcing that they were in America. After moving around the state of Florida in settlement camps, Mr. Martínez was placed in foster care. After four years he and his family were reunited. Mr. Martínez helped his father become a veterinarian in the U.S and as a family they were highly active in the community. His family’s spirit of activism was the foundation of Mr. Martínez’s career as a public servant. He graduated from Florida State University Law School in 1973 and began his political career. He was appointed the U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development in 2001 and became a United States Senator in 2005.

Type: Video/Audio/Animation

Portraits in Patriotism - Alejandro Brice: Elementary - Middle:

Alejandro Brice and his family immigrated from Cuba at the beginning of the Cuban Revolution. His father was jailed as a counter-revolutionary sympathizer and upon release, the family fled the country. Dr. Brice shares his memories of his “freedom wings”, the culture shock of growing up in Ohio as immigrants, learning English in elementary school, watching his family start over, and becoming a U.S. Citizen. Dr. Brice is a college professor specializing in the education of immigrant children and English language learners.

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