Throughout our lessons and depending on the content topic we will be using various skills, which are necessary
to assess your learning processes.
SOCIAL STUDIES SKILLS
Comprehension Skills
␣ making connections
␣ comparing and contrasting ideas
␣ identifying cause and effect
␣ drawing inferences and making conclusions
␣ paraphrasing; evaluating content
␣ distinguishing fact and opinion
␣ finding and solving multiple-step problems
␣ decision making
␣ handling/understanding different interpretations
Research and Writing Skills
␣ getting information; using various note-taking strategies
␣ organizing information
␣ identifying and using primary and secondary sources
␣ reading and understanding textbooks; looking for patterns
␣ interpreting information
␣ applying, analyzing and synthesizing information
␣ supporting a position with relevant facts and documents
␣ understanding importance
␣ creating a bibliography and webography
Interpersonal and Group Relation Skills
␣ defining terms; identifying basic assumptions
␣ identifying values conflicts
␣ recognizing and avoiding stereotypes
␣ recognizing different points of view; developing empathy and understanding
␣ participating in group planning and discussion
␣ cooperating to accomplish goals
␣ assuming responsibility for carrying out tasks
Sequencing and Chronology Skills
␣ using the vocabulary of time and chronology
␣ placing events in chronological order
␣ sequencing major events on a timeline; reading timelines
␣ creating timelines; researching time and chronology
␣ understanding the concepts of time, continuity, and change
␣ using sequence and order to plan and accomplish tasks
Map and Globe Skills
␣ reading maps, legends, symbols, and scales
␣ using a compass rose, grids, time zones; using mapping tools
␣ comparing maps and making inferences; understanding distance
␣ interpreting and analyzing different kinds of maps; creating maps
Graph and Image
␣ decoding images (graphs, cartoons, paintings, photographs)
␣ interpreting charts and graphs
Analysis Skills
␣ interpreting graphs and other images
␣ drawing conclusions and making predictions
␣ creating self-directed projects and participating in exhibitions
␣ presenting a persuasive argument
to assess your learning processes.
SOCIAL STUDIES SKILLS
Comprehension Skills
␣ making connections
␣ comparing and contrasting ideas
␣ identifying cause and effect
␣ drawing inferences and making conclusions
␣ paraphrasing; evaluating content
␣ distinguishing fact and opinion
␣ finding and solving multiple-step problems
␣ decision making
␣ handling/understanding different interpretations
Research and Writing Skills
␣ getting information; using various note-taking strategies
␣ organizing information
␣ identifying and using primary and secondary sources
␣ reading and understanding textbooks; looking for patterns
␣ interpreting information
␣ applying, analyzing and synthesizing information
␣ supporting a position with relevant facts and documents
␣ understanding importance
␣ creating a bibliography and webography
Interpersonal and Group Relation Skills
␣ defining terms; identifying basic assumptions
␣ identifying values conflicts
␣ recognizing and avoiding stereotypes
␣ recognizing different points of view; developing empathy and understanding
␣ participating in group planning and discussion
␣ cooperating to accomplish goals
␣ assuming responsibility for carrying out tasks
Sequencing and Chronology Skills
␣ using the vocabulary of time and chronology
␣ placing events in chronological order
␣ sequencing major events on a timeline; reading timelines
␣ creating timelines; researching time and chronology
␣ understanding the concepts of time, continuity, and change
␣ using sequence and order to plan and accomplish tasks
Map and Globe Skills
␣ reading maps, legends, symbols, and scales
␣ using a compass rose, grids, time zones; using mapping tools
␣ comparing maps and making inferences; understanding distance
␣ interpreting and analyzing different kinds of maps; creating maps
Graph and Image
␣ decoding images (graphs, cartoons, paintings, photographs)
␣ interpreting charts and graphs
Analysis Skills
␣ interpreting graphs and other images
␣ drawing conclusions and making predictions
␣ creating self-directed projects and participating in exhibitions
␣ presenting a persuasive argument