Standards

National Standards 

Social Studies
**The student understands the complex physical and human characteristics of 
places and regions.
** Describe the natural characteristics of places and regions and explain 
the causes of their characteristics
**The student uses maps, charts, and other geographic tools to understand the 
spatial arrangement of people, places, resources, and environments on Earth�s 
surface.
**Use and construct maps, charts, and other resources to gather and 
interpret geographic information


Math  

**The student understands and applies the concepts and procedures of 
mathematics.
**The student uses mathematics to define and solve problems.
**The student uses mathematical reasoning.
**The student communicates knowledge and understanding in both everyday and 
mathematical language. 
**The student understands how mathematical ideas connect within mathematics, 
to other subject areas, and to real-life situations.

Reading 

**The student understands and uses different skills and strategies to read.
**The student understands the meaning of what is read.
**The student reads different materials for a variety of purposes.

Writing 

**The student writes clearly and effectively.
**The student writes in a variety of forms for different audiences and 
purposes.
**The student understands and uses the steps of the writing process.