Washington State Essential Academic Learning Requirements (EALRs)
Social Studies – Civics
*Students who spend a week at the state capitol, working in the Page Program and attending Page School for two hours each day, complete activities that help them demonstrate the following EALRs. Educators who would like more information on the specific activities connected to the EALRs or specific benchmarks may contact the Page School teacher at (360)786-7987 or .
- The student understands and can explain the core values and democratic principles of the United States as set forth in foundational documents, including the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution.
The student will examine representative government and citizen participation.
- The student analyzes the purposes and organization of government and laws.
2.1 The student will understand and explain the organization of government at the…state, and local level including the executive, legislative, and judicial branches.
2.2 The student will understand the function and effect of law.
4. The student understands the rights and responsibilities of citizenship and the principles of democratic civic involvement.
4.1 The student will understand individual rights and their accompanying responsibilities including problem-solving and decision-making at the …state…level.
4.2 The student will identify and demonstrate rights of United States citizenship related to school, local, state…issues.
4.3 The student will explain how various stakeholders influence public policy.
Social Studies Skills EALRs
1.1.3aFormulate a thesis statement in the social studies that examines why as well as how.
1.1.3bIdentify key words; use advanced search strategies…locate appropriate and varied information sources; evaluate primary/secondary sources.
1.1.3e…Interpret…graphs that explain problems and/or construct solutions.
1.1.3fCreate a product that uses social studies content to support a thesis and present the product in an appropriate manner to a meaningful audience.
2.1.3aVoice original ideas, demonstrate content knowledge; persuade audience; listen critically and build upon the ideas of others; ask clarifying questions and challenge statements of others…
3.1.4aIdentify central issue; formulate appropriate questions; …determine relevant information; paraphrase problem
3.1.4b…evaluate accuracy and timeliness of information; determine main message and identify target audiences
3.1.4c…provide evidence to justify best solution…
Updated 2014