Content Standard: History
A. Chronology
Students will use the chronology of history and major eras to demonstrate the relationships of events and people. Students will be able to:
Common Assessment(s): Maine People, Maine Events (LAD) (See also History B and Grade 4 ELA)

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 Fourth graders will focus on significant people from Maine: political figures, inventors, sports figures, etc.			Students will use the State of Maine web site to learn about significant Mainers. Students will write and share reports on significant Mainers. Teacher will maintain a famous Mainers display or bulletin board or will introduce the Mainer of the Month.	Given a list of character traits, students will match each trait  to a list of significant individuals and explain why the match fits.	qualities Margaret Chase Smith Samantha Smith Chamberlain Hamlin John Smith Benedict Arnold Champlain
2. Place in chronological order, significant events, groups, and people in the history of Maine.	Significant events should include exploration, Popham Colony, and Statehood. Significant groups should include Native Americans and immigrant groups such as French Canadians.			Students will make a time line which includes significant events, groups, and people.	Given a list of dates and events, students will construct an accurate time line.	Native Americans immigrants (French, Asian, etc.) Explorers Pilgrims