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Uncovering the Quabbin
New Salem-Wendell Regional School District

Learning Standards

Learning standards addressed

Massachusetts History and Social Science Curriculum Framework

History and Geography, Grade 3

1. Explain the meaning of time periods or dates in historical narratives (decade, century, 1600s, 1776) and use them correctly in speaking and writing. (H)
2. Observe visual sources such as historic paintings, photographs, or illustrations that accompany historical narratives, and describe details such as clothing, setting, or action. (H)
3. Observe and describe local or regional historic artifacts and sites and generate questions about their function, construction, and significance. (H)
4. Use cardinal directions, map scales, legends, and titles to locate places on contemporary maps of New England, Massachusetts, and the local community. (G)
5. Describe the difference between a contemporary map of their city or town and the map of their city or town in the 18th, 19th, or early 20th century. (H, G)

Cities and Towns of Massachusetts, Grade 3

3.8 On a map of Massachusetts, locate the class's home town or city and its local geographic features and landmarks. (G)

3.9 Identify historic buildings, monuments, or sites in the area and explain their purpose and significance. (H, C)

3.11 Identify when the students' own town or city was founded, and describe the different groups of people who have settled in the community since its founding. (H, G)

3.12 Explain how objects or artifacts of everyday life in the past tell us how ordinary people lived and how everyday life has changed. Draw on the services of the local historical society and local museums as needed. (H, G, E)

3.13 Give examples of goods and services provided by their local businesses and industries. (E)

3.14 Give examples of tax-supported facilities and services provided by their local government, such as public schools, parks, recreational facilities, police and fire departments, and libraries. (E)

Technology performance indicators addressed

Massachusetts Recommended PreK-12 Instructional Technology Standards (2001)

Standard 1. Demonstrate proficiency in the use of computers and applications as well as an understanding of concepts underlying hardware, software, and connectivity. Grades PreK-4

1.1 Develop basic skills for using hardware and applications (e.g., open/close a file, navigate using scroll bars, arrow keys, special keys, and mouse).

1.4 Explore basic formatting features of a word processing program (at teacher's discretion).

1.7 Collaborate with classmates to use teacher-selected Web sites.

Standard 3. Demonstrate ability to use technology for research, problem-solving, and communication. Students locate, evaluate, collect, and process information from a variety of electronic sources. Students use telecommunications and other media to interact or collaborate with peers, experts, and other audiences. Grades PreK-4

3.1 Explore and develop understanding of how to gather information from a variety of electronic sources, including teacher-selected Web sites, CDROM encyclopedias, and automated card catalog.

3.2 Explore the use of application programs (e.g., word processing, database, spreadsheet) for organizing information into charts, tables, and diagrams.

3.4 Collaborate with classmates and teacher in creating a multimedia presentation to communicate learning with others.

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