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BENCHMARK

GRADE LEVEL EXPECTATIONS

G-1A-E1

 identifying and describing the characteristics and uses of geographic representations, such as various types of maps, globes, graphs, diagrams, photographs, and satellite-produced images

1.  Describe characteristics and uses of various maps (e.g., physical, political, topographical, population)

2.  Differentiate between a bar, pictograph, and circle graph.

G-1A-E2

locating and interpreting geographic features and places on maps and globes

3.  Interpret a graph, chart, and diagram.

4.  Use a compass rose and cardinal  directions to locate and interpret a map of the community and Louisiana

5.  Locate major geographic features of Louisiana on a map.

G-1A-E3

constructing maps, graphs, charts, and diagrams to describe geographical information and to solve problems

6.  Construct a chart, lie graph, or diagram to display geographical information

7.  Sketch a simple map of Louisiana from memory (mental map).

8.  Show the location of a specified place by entering it on a labeled grid (e.g., the library is located at [e.g., grid point] E-3").

G-1B-E1

 describing and comparing the physical characteristics of places, including land forms, bodies of water, soils, vegetation, and climate

9.  Describe and compare the physical characteristics of various regions of Louisiana.

G-1B-E2

identifying and describing the human characteristics of places, including population distributions and culture

10.  Identify and describe the human characteristics of various regions of Louisiana

G-1B-E3

describing how the physical and human characteristics of places change over time

11.  Describe how people and the physical environment have changed over time in Louisiana based on given information

G-1B-E4

defining and differentiating regions by using physical characteristics, such as climate and land forms, and by using human characteristics, such as economic activity and language

12.  Use maps, charts, and pictures to describe how places in Louisiana are different (e.g., land use, vegetation, architecture).

G-1C-E1 describing how physical processes help to shape features and patterns on Earth’s surface

13.  Identify examples of physical processes affecting Louisiana (e.g., coastal erosion, river changes)

G-1C-E2

describing and comparing the types of settlement and patterns of land use in local communities, the United States, and world regions

14.  Locate, describe, and compare urban, suburban, and rural communities in Louisiana.

G-1C-E3

describing and explaining the characteristics, distribution, and migration of human population

15.  Identify and explain patterns of settlement in different time periods in Louisiana.

G-1C-E4

identifying and comparing the cultural characteristics of different regions and people

16.  Identify and compare customs, celebrations, and traditions of various cultural groups in Louisiana.

G-1C-E5

locating and explaining the spatial distribution of economic activities

17.  Identify the relationship between geography and economic activities in Louisiana.

G-1C-E6

identifying and describing types of territorial units, such as parishes or counties, states and countries

18.  Locate the town, parish, state, and country in which the student lives on a political map.

G-1D-E1

identifying and explaining ways in which people depend upon and modify the physical environment

19.  Identify and explain ways in which people in Louisiana modify the physical environment to meet basic needs and achieve certain purposes (e.g., clearing land for urban development)

G-1D-E2

describing how humans adapt to variations in the physical environment

20.  Explain  how humans have adapted to the physical environment in Louisiana.

G-1D-E3

describing the locations, causes, and effects of natural disasters on the environment and society

G-1D-E4

describing the use, distribution, and importance of natural resources

21.  Identify natural resources in Louisiana and describe their uses and importance.

C-1A-E1

describing government in terms of the people and groups who make, apply, and enforce rules and laws in the home, school, community, and nation

22.  Identify state laws, and the persons responsible for making and enforcing them

C-1A-E-2

explaining the necessity and basic purposes of government

23.  Identify the necessity of state government and how it meets the basic needs of society.

C-1A-E3

comparing limited governments to unlimited governments

C-1A-E4

identifying and describing some of the major responsibilities of local, state, and national governments

24.  Describe major responsibilities of state government.

C-1A-E5

identifying key members of government at the local, state, and national levels and describing their powers and the limits on their powers

25.  Identify key government positions at the state level, their powers, and limits on their powers.

C-1A-E6

explaining how officials in government acquire the authority to exercise political power

26.  Explain how government officials at the state level are elected.

C-1A-E7

explaining the purposes and importance of rules and laws

27.  Define “laws” and explain the difference between “laws” and “rules.”

C-1B-E1 identifying basic principles of American constitutional democracy and explaining how the constitutions of the U.S. and Louisiana reflect these principles

Identify how the world is composed of different countries.

Define the meaning of the term “citizen” of the United States.

C-1B-E2

discussing the importance of citizens’ sharing and supporting the principles of American constitutional democracy

28.  Explain the responsibilities of individuals in making a community and state a better place to live

C-1C-E1

explaining that the world is divided into different nations and describing the major ways that these nations interact

C-1D-E1

explaining the meaning of citizenship and the means by which individuals become citizens of the United States

C-1D-E2

describing the rights and responsibilities of citizenship in a democratic society

C-1D-E3

identifying and discussing civic traits that are important to the preservation and improvement of American constitutional democracy

29.  Identify the qualities of real people and fictional characters who were leaders and “good citizens” as shown by their honesty, courage, trustworthiness, and patriotism.

C-1D-E4

describing the many ways that citizens can participate and contribute to their communities and to American society

C-1D-E5

discussing issues related to citizenship and public service

30.  Identify a state issue and describe how good citizenship can solve the problem. (e.g., participation in an anti-litter campaign)

E-1A-E1

recognizing that limited resources require people to make decisions

31.  Define scarcity and abundance and give examples of both for individuals and society.

E-1A-E2

identifying what is gained and lost when individuals or groups make decisions

32.  Compare benefits and costs when making choices (e.g., comparative shopping)

E-1A-E3

demonstrating how economic wants affect decisions about using goods and services

33.  Explain reasons why people save money

E-1A-E4

discussing and determining the process for making economic decisions

34.  Identify examples of making an economic choice and explain the idea of opportunity cost (what is given up when making a choice)

E-1A-E5

explaining the relationships among producers and consumers

35.  Describe ways in which people are producers and comers and why they depend on one another (e.g., in the school and/or in the community)

E-1A-E6

describing how natural resources, human resources, and capital (human-made) resources have been used and are combined in the production of goods and services

36.  Identify examples of natural, human, and capital resources used to produce goods and services.

E-1A-E7

describing how specialization affects productivity and contributes to the need for interdependence among producers and consumers

37.  Identify the concepts of specialization (being an expert in one job, product, or service ) and interdependence (depending on others) in the production of goods and services.

E-1A-E8

determining how the development of skills and knowledge relates to career opportunity and economic well-being

38.  Describe the requirements of various jobs and the characteristics of a job well-performed.

E-1A-E9

identifying different methods for the distribution of good and services, including the concept of markets

39.  Identify goods that are produced within the local community Louisiana and describe how they are shipped to other parts of the country or abroad for sale.

E-1A-E10

identifying some of the economic institutions, such as households and banks, that make up the economy

40.  Identify various types of economic institutions that make up the economy. (E.g., households, businesses, banks, the government)

E-1A-E11

explaining and demonstrating why people participate in voluntary exchanges and how money helps in the process

41.  Discuss trade in the local community and explain how trade benefits both parties

E-1B-E1

describing how prices are determined by the interactions of buyers and sellers

42.  Describe the basic principles of supply and demand how competition can affect prices of goods.

E-1B-E2

explaining how the changes in prices affect incentives to produce, consume, and save