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Road Trip Through Washington

How do geography and resources affect the choices people make in Washington State?

Bellingham Schools Research Investigation

5th Grade
Tech Performance Assesment

 

 

Standards, Guiding Questions, and
Essential Learnings

Washington State Essential Learning Requirements:

Reading 2: The student understands the meaning of what is read.
To meet this standard, the student will . . .
2.1 Comprehend important ideas and details.
2.2 Expand comprehension by analyzing, interpreting, and synthesizing information and ideas.

Communication 2 : The student communicates ideas clearly and effectively.
To meet this standard, the student will . . .
2.1 Communicate clearly to a range of audiences for different purposes.
2.2 Develop content and ideas. Develop a topic or theme; organize thoughts around a clear beginning, middle, and end; use transitional sentences and phrases to connect related ideas; and speak coherently and compellingly.
2.3 Use effective delivery. Adjust speaking strategies for a variety of audiences and purposes by varying tone, pitch, and pace of speech to create effect and aid communication.
2.5 Effectively use action, sound, and/or images to support presentaiton.

Communication 3: The student uses communication strategies and skills to work effectively with others
To meet this standard, the student will . . .
3.1 Use language to interact effectively and responsibly with others.
3.2 Work cooperatively as a member of a group.
3.3 Seek agreement and solutions through discussion.

Social Studies 3: Critical Thinking Skills
To meet this standard, the student will . . .
3.1 Understand and apply critical thinking and problem solving skills to make informed and reasoned decisions.

 

 

 

 


 

 

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Research modules based on use of the
Research Cycle and ideas in Beyond Technology by Jamie McKenzie.
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