| GLE 1 |
Describe characteristics and uses of various maps (e.g., physical, political, topographical, population)
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| GLE 2 |
Differentiate between a bar, pictograph, and circle graph |
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| GLE 3 |
Interpret a graph, chart, and diagram |
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| GLE 4 |
Use a compass rose and cardinal directions to locate and interpret a map of the community and Louisiana |
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| GLE 5 |
Locate major geographic features of Louisiana on a map |
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| GLE 6 |
Construct a chart, line graph, or diagram to display geographical information |
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| GLE 7 |
Sketch a simple map of Louisiana from memory (mental map) |
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| GLE 8 |
Show the location of a specified place by entering it on a labeled grid (e.g., the library is located at [grid point] E-3)
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| GLE 9 |
Describe and compare the physical characteristics of various regions of Louisiana |
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| GLE 10 |
| Identify and describe the human characteristics of places in Louisiana |
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| GLE 11 |
Describe how people and the physical environment have changed over time in Louisiana based on given information |
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| GLE 12 |
Use maps, charts, and pictures to describe how places in Louisiana are different (e.g., land use, vegetation, architecture) |
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| GLE 13 |
| Identify examples of physical processes affecting Louisiana (e.g., coastal erosion, river changes) |
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| GLE 14 |
Locate, describe, and compare urban, suburban, and rural communities in Louisiana |
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| GLE 15 |
Identify and explain patterns of settlement in different time periods in Louisiana |
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| GLE 16 |
Identify and compare customs, celebrations, and traditions of various cultural groups in Louisiana |
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| GLE 17 |
Identify the relationship between geography and economic activities in Louisiana |
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| GLE 18 |
Locate the town, parish, state, and country in which the student lives on a political map |
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| GLE 19 |
Identify and explain ways in which people in Louisiana modify the physical environment to meet basic needs and achieve certain purposes (e.g., clearing land for urban development) |
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| GLE 20 |
| Explain how humans have adapted to the physical environment in Louisiana |
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| GLE 21 |
Identify natural resources in Louisiana and describe their uses and importance
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| GLE 22 |
Identify state laws, and the persons responsible for making and enforcing them
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| GLE 23 |
Identify the necessity of state government and how it helps meet the basic needs of society |
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| GLE 24 |
Describe major responsibilities of state government |
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| GLE 25 |
Identify key government positions at the state level, their powers, and limits on their powers
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| GLE 26 |
| Explain how government officials at the state and national levels are elected |
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| GLE 27 |
Define laws and explain the difference between laws and rules |
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| GLE 28 |
Explain the responsibilities of individuals in making a community and state a better place to live
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| GLE 29 |
Identify the qualities of people who were leaders and good citizens as shown by their honesty, courage, trustworthiness, and patriotism |
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| GLE 30 |
Identify a state issue and describe how good citizenship can help solve the problem (e.g., participation in an anti-litter campaign) |
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| GLE 31 |
Define scarcity and abundance and give examples of both for individuals and society |
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| GLE 32 |
Compare benefits and costs when making choices (e.g., comparative shopping) |
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| GLE 33 |
Explain reasons why people save money |
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| GLE 34 |
Identify examples of making an economic choice and explain the idea of opportunity cost (i.e., what is given up when making a choice) |
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| GLE 35 |
Describe ways in which people are producers and consumers and why they depend on one another (e.g., in the school and/or in the community) |
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| GLE 36 |
Identify examples of natural, human, and capital resources used to produce goods and services |
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| GLE 37 |
Identify the concepts of specialization (i.e., being an expert in one job, product, or service) and interdependence (i.e., depending on others) in the production of goods and services |
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| GLE 38 |
| Describe the requirements of various jobs and the characteristics of a job well-performed |
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| GLE 39 |
Identify goods that are produced within the local community and Louisiana and describe how they are shipped elsewhere for sale |
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| GLE 40 |
Identify various types of economic institutions that make up the economy (e.g., households, businesses, banks, government)
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| GLE 41 |
Discuss trade in the local community and explain how trade benefits both parties |
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| GLE 42 |
Describe the basic principles of supply and demand and how competition can affect prices of goods |
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| GLE 43 |
| Explain the effect of increase/decrease in price upon the consumer and producer |
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| GLE 44 |
| Identify services provided by the state government |
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| GLE 45 |
| Identify major goods and services produced in Louisiana |
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| GLE 46 |
Complete a timeline based on given information |
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| GLE 47 |
| Use information in a map, table, or graph to describe the past |
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| GLE 48 |
Identify primary and secondary sources |
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| GLE 49 |
Identify ways different cultures record their histories (e.g., oral, visual, written) |
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| GLE 50 |
Describe family life at a given time in history and compare it with present-day family life |
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| GLE 51 |
Describe changes in community life, comparing a given time in history to the present |
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| GLE 52 |
Identify and describe early settlers in Louisiana |
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| GLE 53 |
Identify people and their influence in the early development of Louisiana |
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| GLE 54 |
Describe the importance of events and ideas significant to Louisiana's development |
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| GLE 55 |
| Identify and describe the significance of various state and national landmarks and symbols |
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| GLE 56 |
| Identify the causes and effects of the major historical migrations to Louisiana |
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| GLE 57 |
Identify cultural elements that have contributed to our state heritage (e.g., Mardi Gras, Cajun/Creole cooking) |
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| GLE 58 |
Describe aspects of family life, structures, and roles in cultures other than the United States |
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| GLE 59 |
Explain how technology has changed present-day family and community life in Louisiana |
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