Historical+Knowledge,+Concepts,+Themes,+and+Patterns

Pre-K-2
Students understand the nature of history as well as key foundation ideas.

a. Describe history as “stories” of the past. b. Identify a few key figures and events from personal history, and the history of the community, Maine, and the United States, especially those associated with historically-based traditions. c. Identify past, present, and future in stories, pictures, poems, songs, or videos. d. Apply terms such as “before” and “after” in sequencing events. e. Create a brief historical account about family, the local community, or the nation by using artifacts, photographs, or stories of the past.

3-5
Students understand various major eras in the history of the community, Maine, and the United States.

a. Explain that history includes the study of past human experience based on available evidence from a variety of sources. b. Identify various major historical eras, major enduring themes, turning points, events, consequences, persons, and timeframes, in the history of the community, Maine, and the United States. c. Trace and explain how the history of democratic principles is preserved in historic symbols, monuments and traditions important in the community, Maine, and the United States.

6-8
Students understand major eras, major enduring themes, and historic influences in the history of Maine, the United States, and various regions of the world.

a. Explain that history includes the study of past human experience based on available evidence from a variety of sources; and explain how history can help one better understand and make informed decisions about the present and future. b. Identify and analyze major historical eras, major enduring themes, turning points, events, consequences, and people in the history of Maine, the United States and various regions of the world. c. Trace and explain the history of democratic ideals and constitutional principles and their importance in the history of the United States and the world. d. Analyze interpretations of historical events that are based on different perspectives and evidence.

9-Diploma
Students understand major eras, major enduring themes, and historic influences in United States and world history, including the roots of democratic philosophy, ideals, and institutions in the world.

a. Explain that history includes the study of the past based on the examination of a variety of primary and secondary sources and how history can help one better understand and make informed decisions about the present and future. b. Analyze and critique major historical eras, major enduring themes, turning points, events, consequences, and people in the history of the United States and world and the implications for the present and future. c. Trace and critique the roots and evolution of democratic ideals and constitutional principles in the history of the United States and the world using historical sources. d. Analyze and critique varying interpretations of historic people, issues, or events, and explain how evidence is used to support different interpretations.