Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Grade K

Other Louisiana Social Studies sets

Skills and Practices

  • SP1.

    Describe differences between primary and secondary sources.K-2.SP1

  • SP2.

    Select and use appropriate evidence from primary and secondary sources to support claims.K-2.SP2

  • SP3.

    Construct and express claims that are supported with relevant evidence from primary and/or secondary sources, content knowledge, and clear reasoning.K-2.SP3

Kindergarten: Life in My Home, School, and Local Community

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    History

    1. 1.

      Order events in a chronological sequence using schedules, calendars, and timelines. For example:K.1

      1. a.

        Daily classroom activitiesK.1.a

      2. b.

        Significant events in students' livesK.1.b

    2. 2.

      Differentiate between primary and secondary sources. For example:K.2

      1. a.

        Primary sources: letters, diaries, autobiographies, speeches, interviewsK.2.a

      2. b.

        Secondary sources: magazine articles, textbooks, encyclopedia entries, biographiesK.2.b

    3. 3.

      Select and use appropriate evidence from primary and secondary sources to support claims.K.3

    4. 4.

      Identify symbols, customs, famous individuals, and celebrations representative of our state and nation, including:K.4

      1. a.

        Symbols: United States flag, bald eagle, Louisiana State flag, brown pelicanK.4.a

      2. b.

        Customs: pledging allegiance to the United States flag, singing "The Star-Spangled Banner"K.4.b

      3. c.

        Individuals: George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.K.4.c

      4. d.

        State and nationally designated holidays: New Year's Day, the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., Inauguration Day, Washington's Birthday, Mardi Gras, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas DayK.4.d

    5. 5.

      Identify examples of different cultures and traditions in Louisiana, including:K.5

      1. a.

        Music: Cajun, jazz, zydecoK.5.a

      2. b.

        Traditions: king cake, red beans and rice on MondaysK.5.b

      3. c.

        Cuisine: jambalaya, gumbo, etouffee, bread pudding, meat pies, tamalesK.5.c

    6. 6.

      Identify a cause and effect for a significant event in a school, neighborhood, or parish.K.6

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    Civics

    1. 7.

      Explain the purpose of local government.K.7

    2. 8.

      Describe the importance of fairness, responsibility, respect, and hard work. For example:K.8

      1. a.

        Taking care of personal belongings and respecting the property of others.K.8.a

      2. b.

        Following rules and recognizing consequences of breaking rules.K.8.b

      3. c.

        Taking responsibility for assigned duties.K.8.c

    3. 9.

      Describe organizations and individuals within a school or parish that help solve issues, including the school principal, school custodian, volunteers, police officers, and fire and rescue workers.K.9

    4. 10.

      Describe the importance of rules and how they help protect our liberties.K.10

    5. 11.

      Explain how people can work together to make decisions.K.11

    6. 12.

      Identify local business and government leaders and describe their roles.K.12

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    Economics

    1. 13.

      Identify examples of goods and services. For example:K.13

      1. a.

        Goods: food, toys, clothingK.13.a

      2. b.

        Services: medical care, fire protection, law enforcement, library resourcesK.13.b

    2. 14.

      Describe and compare reasons to save and spend money.K.14

    3. 15.

      Differentiate between wants and needs.K.15

    4. 16.

      Identify jobs and industries within a school and community.K.16

    5. 17.

      Describe the concept of scarcity using examples.K.17

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    Geography

    1. 18.

      Use maps and models to describe relative location. For example: locating objects and places to the right or left, up or down, in or out, above or below.K.18

    2. 19.

      Identify basic landforms and bodies of water in a variety of visual representations, including mountains, hills, coasts, islands, lakes, and rivers.K.19

    3. 20.

      Identify ways people interact with their environment, including:K.20

      1. a.

        Using natural resourcesK.20.a

      2. b.

        Modifying their environment to create shelterK.20.b

    4. 21.

      Identify rural, suburban, and urban areas.K.21

    5. 22.

      Explain how weather impacts daily life and choices.K.22

    6. 23.

      Explain why people may move from place to place.K.23

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Kindergarten
When were these standards adopted?
2022
Where can I read the official document?
Louisiana Student Standards for Social Studies

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