Content Standard: History
A. Chronology
Students will use the chronology of history and major eras to demonstrate the relationships of events and people.
Common Assessment(s):

Performance Indicators Students will be able to:	Essential Elements (Specific grade level learning objectives)			Suggested Performance Activities	Suggested Classroom Assessments	Vocabulary
1. Identify similarities and differences in the characteristics of individuals who have made significant contributions to society in different eras.	Qualities of individuals could include: honesty integrity perseverance curiosity spirit of adventure, etc. Students will be taught how to compare and contrast.			Students will read or listen to biographies of individuals who have made significant contributions to society in different eras. Students will learn about a number of important inventors and will discuss the qualities of these people. Students will discuss holidays based on these individuals. Students will brainstorm a list of qualities of a leader.	Students will write a comparison of two significant individuals including (graphic organizer, discussion, or paragraph)	qualities of a leader Columbus Washington Lincoln Martin Luther King, Jr. Pilgrims Squanto Samoset