Benchmarks K-5 Click below for pdf documents for each grade's benchmarks. Kindergarten Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 General Benchmarks for All Grades
Outcome #1	Students will live out the system-wide core values “Respect for Human Differences” by actively demonstrating anti-racist/anti-bias behavior.
Outcome #2	Students will understand chronological thinking and the connections between cause and effect and between continuity and change.
Outcome #3	Students will understand that events are shaped by the ideas and actions of both individuals and groups in response to meeting fundamental human needs.
Outcome #4	Students will understand the meaning and historical development of American society, ideas, and institutions.
Outcome #5	Students will understand the role of government in the lives of people, the different systems of government and the evolution of governments.
Outcome #6	Students will understand the principles, structures, functions, and operations of the United States government; the continuing efforts to realize the ideals of the founding documents; the rights and responsibilities of citizens as articulated in those documents.
Outcome #7	Students will understand and identify the variety of the earth’s physical and political features and their impact on people’s lives.
Outcome #8	Students will understand fundamental economic concepts and their impact on people’s lives.
Outcome #9	Students will conduct research, using a variety of technological and informational resources and develop study skills including analytical reading, note taking, outlining, and critical use of reference materials.
Outcome #10	Students will analyze, evaluate, and synthesize data and communicate their knowledge to suit the audience, media, and purpose.