Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Grade 1

Other Missouri Social Studies sets

Knowledge of the principles expressed in documents shaping constitutional democracy in the United States.

  • B.

    Purposes and principles of the ConstitutionPC.1.B

    1. B.

      Identify and explain why cities make laws.1.PC.1.B

  • C.

    Purposes and principles of the Bill of RightsPC.1.C

    1. C.

      Discuss how individual rights are protected.1.PC.1.C

  • D.

    Role of citizens and governments in carrying out constitutional principlesPC.1.D

    1. D.

      Give examples of being an active and informed citizen in your classroom and community.1.PC.1.D

  • E.

    Character Traits and Civic Attitudes of Significant IndividualsPC.1.E

    1. E.

      Describe the character traits of role models within your community.1.PC.1.E

  • F.

    Knowledge of the symbols of our state and nationPC.1.F

    1. a.

      Recognize and explain the significance of the Statue of Liberty, U.S. Capitol, Bald Eagle and the Liberty Bell.1.PC.1.F.a

    2. b.

      Recognize and explain the significance of symbols of your local community.1.PC.1.F.b

Knowledge of principles and processes of governance systems.

  • C.

    Processes of governmental systems in decision makingGS.2.C

    1. C.

      Describe how authoritative decisions are made, enforced and interpreted within schools and local communities (e.g., explain what rules mean in specific cases).1.GS.2.C

  • D.

    Functions of governmental systemsGS.2.D

    1. D.

      Describe roles and responsibilities of people in government, such as a judge, mayor, police, city council member, in a community.1.GS.2.D

Knowledge of continuity and change in the history of Missouri and the United States.

  • B.

    Historical Perspective/Thinking/Passage of timeH.3.B

    1. B.

      Compare and contrast our community in the past and present (e.g., schools, land usage, communication).1.H.3.B

  • C.

    Knowledge of the contributions of significant persons in U.S. historyH.3.C

    1. C.

      Describe the contributions of people typically studied in K-5 programs associated with national holidays.1.H.3.C

Knowledge of economic concepts and principles.

  • A.

    Knowledge of basic economic conceptsE.4.A

    1. a.

      Describe examples of scarcity within your school and community.1.E.4.A.a

    2. b.

      Describe examples of goods and services within your school and community.1.E.4.A.b

    3. c.

      Describe consumers and producers and the relationship to goods and services within your school and community.1.E.4.A.c

Knowledge of major elements of geographical study and analysis and their relationship to changes in society and the environment.

  • A.

    Reading and constructing mapsEG.5.A

    1. a.

      Identify globes as representations of real places.1.EG.5.A.a

    2. b.

      With assistance, read, construct, and use maps which have a title and key.1.EG.5.A.b

    3. c.

      Describe how maps are created for different purposes such as a school fire drill, a trip to the zoo etc.1.EG.5.A.c

    4. d.

      Use a compass rose to identify cardinal directions on a map.1.EG.5.A.d

  • B.

    Understanding the concept of location to make predictions and solve problemsEG.5.B

    1. B.

      Locate a place by pointing it out on a map and by describing its relative location.1.EG.5.B

  • C.

    Understanding the concept of placeEG.5.C

    1. a.

      Identify physical characteristics of your community.1.EG.5.C.a

    2. b.

      Describe human characteristics of your community.1.EG.5.C.b

Knowledge of relationships of the individual and groups to institutions and cultural traditions.

  • A.

    Cultural characteristics of all peopleRI.6.A

    1. A.

      Describe cultural characteristics of your school & community.1.RI.6.A

  • B.

    Methods of resolving conflictsRI.6.B

    1. B.

      Propose peaceful resolutions of disputes in the classroom and on the playground.1.RI.6.B

  • C.

    Ideas and beliefs of different culturesRI.6.C

    1. C.

      Recount stories about locations, people, and events in your community.1.RI.6.C

  • D.

    Cultural heritage and preservationRI.6.D

    1. D.

      Describe how your community commemorates its cultural heritage.1.RI.6.D

Knowledge of the use of tools of social science inquiry.

  • A.

    Identify, select, analyze and evaluate resources to create a product of social science inquiryTS.7.A

    1. a.

      Identify and analyze primary and secondary social studies' sources in classroom discussion with guidance and support from an adult.1.TS.7.A.a

    2. b.

      Identify and use artifacts to share information on social studies' topics.1.TS.7.A.b

  • B.

    Use visual tools to communicate information and ideasTS.7.B

    1. B.

      Create visual tools to communicate information.1.TS.7.B

  • D.

    Conducting and presenting research with appropriate resourcesTS.7.D

    1. D.

      Share findings about a topic.1.TS.7.D

  • E.

    Developing a research plan and identifying resourcesTS.7.E

    1. E.

      Ask questions and find answers about a topic with assistance.1.TS.7.E

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 1
When were these standards adopted?
2016
Where can I read the official document?
Missouri Learning Standards: Social Studies (K-5)

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