Develop Questions and Plan Inquiries
Develop compelling and supporting questions and plan inquiries that promote sustained social studies investigation.
What does a student learn in
Mastery Learning Standards
The required skills a student should display by the end of Grade 6.
Inquiry, Disciplinary Skills, and Processes
Inquiry, Disciplinary Skills, and Processes
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Evaluate Sources and Use Evidence
Evaluate the credibility of primary and secondary sources and use evidence to develop and support claims.
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Communicate Conclusions
Communicate conclusions in writing, speaking, and other media, and take informed action.
| Standard | Definition | Code |
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| Develop Questions and Plan Inquiries | Develop compelling and supporting questions and plan inquiries that promote sustained social studies investigation. | MD-SS.INQ.6.1 |
| Evaluate Sources and Use Evidence | Evaluate the credibility of primary and secondary sources and use evidence to develop and support claims. | MD-SS.INQ.6.2 |
| Communicate Conclusions | Communicate conclusions in writing, speaking, and other media, and take informed action. | MD-SS.INQ.6.3 |
Civics
Civics
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Civic Reasoning and Participation
Apply civic virtues and democratic principles to school, community, and political life.
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Government Institutions
Analyze the structures, purposes, and functions of Maryland, federal, and tribal governments and their relationships.
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Rights, Laws, and Public Issues
Analyze the rights and responsibilities of citizens and how laws and public policy address current issues.
| Standard | Definition | Code |
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| Civic Reasoning and Participation | Apply civic virtues and democratic principles to school, community, and political life. | MD-SS.CIV.6.1 |
| Government Institutions | Analyze the structures, purposes, and functions of Maryland, federal, and tribal governments and their relationships. | MD-SS.CIV.6.2 |
| Rights, Laws, and Public Issues | Analyze the rights and responsibilities of citizens and how laws and public policy address current issues. | MD-SS.CIV.6.3 |
Economics
Economics
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Economic Decision Making
Apply economic reasoning to evaluate alternatives and their costs and benefits.
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Markets and Exchange
Analyze how markets, prices, and competition allocate resources locally, nationally, and globally.
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Personal Finance
Apply principles of personal financial literacy, including saving, spending, credit, and investing.
| Standard | Definition | Code |
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| Economic Decision Making | Apply economic reasoning to evaluate alternatives and their costs and benefits. | MD-SS.ECON.6.1 |
| Markets and Exchange | Analyze how markets, prices, and competition allocate resources locally, nationally, and globally. | MD-SS.ECON.6.2 |
| Personal Finance | Apply principles of personal financial literacy, including saving, spending, credit, and investing. | MD-SS.ECON.6.3 |
Geography
Geography
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Geographic Representations
Use maps, photographs, and geographic information to investigate places, regions, and patterns.
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Human-Environment Interaction
Analyze how physical environments shape and are shaped by human activity, including in Maryland's regions.
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Movement and Connections
Analyze patterns of human movement, settlement, and cultural diffusion across regions.
| Standard | Definition | Code |
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| Geographic Representations | Use maps, photographs, and geographic information to investigate places, regions, and patterns. | MD-SS.GEO.6.1 |
| Human-Environment Interaction | Analyze how physical environments shape and are shaped by human activity, including in Maryland's regions. | MD-SS.GEO.6.2 |
| Movement and Connections | Analyze patterns of human movement, settlement, and cultural diffusion across regions. | MD-SS.GEO.6.3 |
History
History
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Continuity and Change
Analyze change and continuity across historical eras in Maryland, the United States, and the world.
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Perspectives
Analyze multiple perspectives on historical events, including the experiences of Maryland's diverse communities.
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Causation and Argumentation
Analyze causes and consequences of historical events and construct arguments using historical evidence.
| Standard | Definition | Code |
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| Continuity and Change | Analyze change and continuity across historical eras in Maryland, the United States, and the world. | MD-SS.HIST.6.1 |
| Perspectives | Analyze multiple perspectives on historical events, including the experiences of Maryland's diverse communities. | MD-SS.HIST.6.2 |
| Causation and Argumentation | Analyze causes and consequences of historical events and construct arguments using historical evidence. | MD-SS.HIST.6.3 |
Peoples of the Nation and World
Peoples of the Nation and World
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Diverse Communities and Cultures
Analyze the diverse experiences, contributions, and perspectives of peoples in Maryland, the nation, and the world.
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Movements for Equity
Analyze movements for social, political, and economic equity across history and the present.
| Standard | Definition | Code |
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| Diverse Communities and Cultures | Analyze the diverse experiences, contributions, and perspectives of peoples in Maryland, the nation, and the world. | MD-SS.PEOPLES.6.1 |
| Movements for Equity | Analyze movements for social, political, and economic equity across history and the present. | MD-SS.PEOPLES.6.2 |
No state assessments at this grade
Students take their next one in Grade 8.
NAEP (National Assessment of Educational Progress)
Federally administered sample-based assessment in reading, mathematics, science, and writing. NAEP results inform state-by-state comparisons rather than individual student or school accountability.
- When given:
- biennial in winter
- Frequency:
- every two years