identify issues and/or problems and alternative solutions
distinguish between fact and opinion
identify main idea, detail, sequence of events, and cause and effect in a social studies context
identify and use primary and secondary sources
interpret timelines
C - Historical Figures
read about and describe the life of historical figures in American history
describe how historical figures in American history were influenced by his or her time and place
describe how the historical figures in American history display positive character traits of fairness, respect for others, respect for the environment, courage, equality, tolerance, perseverance, and commitment
D - Our Earth
identify and apply cardinal directions when looking at a map or globe
identify and apply intermediate directions when looking at a map or globe
identify and locate one's own city, county, state, nation (country), and continent on a simple map or a globe
locate major topographical features of the Earth's surface
E - Patriotism
explore the concept of patriotism through the words (e.g., brotherhood, liberty, freedom, pride, ) in the songs "America" (known as "My Country ‘Tis of Thee") and "America the Beautiful"
F - Economics and Personal Finance
identify goods that people make and services that people provide for each other
explain that scarcity is when unlimited wants are greater than limited resources
describe how people are both producers and consumers
explain that people earn income by working and that they must make choices about how much to save and spend
