Nevada Administrative Code
Chapter 389 - Examinations, Courses, Standards and Diplomas
PREKINDERGARTEN, ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, MIDDLE SCHOOL AND JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Instruction: Fourth Grade
Section 389.2933 - Social studies

Universal Citation: NV Admin Code 389.2933

Current through February 27, 2024

By the beginning of the fourth grade, pupils must know and be able to do everything in the previous grades for social studies offered in public schools. Instruction in the fourth grade in social studies must be designed so that pupils meet the following performance standards by the completion of the fourth grade:

1. For the area of social studies disciplinary skills:

(a) Generate compelling questions to explore the history of this State.

(b) Generate and answer supporting questions that address the compelling questions generated pursuant to paragraph (a).

(c) Analyze the difference between a primary source and a secondary source and use a primary source and a secondary source to construct an argument about the past.

(d) Analyze the sourcing and context of sources by corroborating the information presented in one source with the information presented in another source and reading closely.

(e) Cite evidence that supports a response to a compelling question generated pursuant to paragraph (a) or a supporting question generated pursuant to paragraph (b).

(f) Construct responses to the compelling questions generated pursuant to paragraph (a) using reasoning, examples and relevant details.

(g) Construct organized explanations of relevant concepts for various audiences and purposes using evidence and reasoning.

(h) Participate in a structured academic discussion using evidence and reasoning to share ideas and critique ideas.

(i) List and discuss actions by a person or a group that can be taken to address problems in a community.

(j) Use deliberative and democratic procedures to take action about an issue.

2. For the area of history:

(a) Evaluate why Nevada became a state and the role of this State in national politics.

(b) Analyze how the population and culture in this State have changed over time.

(c) Analyze the diverse population of Native Americans and settlers of this State and discuss their unique experiences and contributions.

(d) Evaluate the development and evolution of the symbols, motto and slogans of this State.

3. For the area of geography:

(a) Create maps that include human and physical features and that demonstrate spatial patterns in this State.

(b) Examine how and why the landscape of this State has been impacted by humans.

(c) Analyze how technological changes have impacted the environment and economy of this State.

(d) Describe the difference in population distribution across this State.

4. For the area of economics:

(a) Using historical and contemporary examples, discuss the importance of major industries to the economy of this State.

(b) Describe the intended and unintended consequences of decisions made regarding limited and shared resources in this State.

(c) Investigate the role of the economy of this State in relation to the economy of the United States.

5. For the area of civics:

(a) Evaluate how core civic dispositions and democratic principles have guided or continue to guide local and state government in this State.

(b) Identify rules, laws and authorities that keep persons safe and property secure in this State and discuss examples of each.

(c) Investigate how interest groups have influenced the political, social and cultural landscape of this State.

6. For the area of multicultural education:

(a) Analyze how racism and discriminatory practices have led to oppression in this State.

(b) Analyze how diverse persons and groups in this State have led movements for social justice in response to discriminatory practices.

(c) Analyze the impact that Native Americans have had on the culture of this State.

(d) Identify and analyze the diversity and cultural traditions of the communities of this State, including, without limitation, Basque and Native American communities.

(e) Identify the contributions to the advancement of this State by several persons who are culturally, racially and ethnically diverse.

Added to NAC by Bd. of Education by R011-09, eff. 10-27-2009; A by R056-17AP, eff. 8/30/2018

NRS 385.080, 385.114, 389.021, 389.520

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