Making+Decisions+Using+Social+Studies+Knowledge+and+Skills

**Performance Indicators & Descriptors**

Pre-K-2
Students make individual and collaborative decisions on matters related to social studies using research and discussion skills.

a. Share ideas and listen to the ideas of others to reach individual and collaborative decisions and make plans. b. Make a real or simulated decision related to the classroom, school, or beyond by applying appropriate and relevant social studies skills, including research skills, and relevant information.

3-5
Students make individual and collaborative decisions on matters related to social studies using relevant information and research and discussion skills.

a. Contribute equitably to collaborative discussions, examine alternative ideas, and work cooperatively to share ideas, and individually and collaboratively develop a decision or plan.

b. Make a real or simulated decision related to the classroom, school, community, or civic organization by applying appropriate and relevant social studies knowledge and skills, including research skills, and other relevant information.

6-8
Students make individual and collaborative decisions on matters related to social studies using relevant information and research and discussion skills.

a. Develop individual and collaborative decisions/plans by contributing equitably to collaborative discussions, seeking and examining alternative ideas, considering the pros and cons, and thoughtfully and respectfully recognizing the contributions of other group members. b. Make a real or simulated decision related to the classroom, school, community, civic organization, Maine, or beyond by applying appropriate and relevant social studies knowledge and skills, including research skills, and other relevant information

9-Diploma
Students make individual and collaborative decisions on matters related to social studies using relevant information and research, discussion, and ethical reasoning skills.

a. Develop individual and collaborative decisions/plans by considering multiple points of view, weighing pros and cons, building on the ideas of others, and sharing information in an attempt to sway the opinions of others. b. Make a real or simulated decision related to the classroom, school, community, civic organization, Maine, United States, or international entity by applying appropriate and relevant social studies knowledge and skills, including research skills, ethical reasoning skills, and other relevant information.