K-5 Civics & Government

  • 1.

    Explain reasons for, and purposes of, rules, laws, and positions of authority.C.K_2.1

  • 2.

    Explain why people form governments.C.K_2.2

  • 3.

    Identify services provided by the local government and how they affect the lives of its citizens/residents.C.K_2.3

  • 4.

    Describe the core values represented by symbols of the United States.C.K_2.4

  • 5.

    Identify ways citizens/residents participate in community decisions.C.K_2.5

  • 6.

    Describe important rights and responsibilities of citizens/residents.C.K_2.6

  • 7.

    Explain and/or participate in a project to help or inform others about an issue.C.K_2.7

K-5 Economics

  • 1.

    Describe the characteristics of the American economic system.E.K_2.1

  • 2.

    Compare and contrast producers and consumers of goods and services.E.K_2.2

  • 3.

    Identify consumer decisions and the difference between needs and wants.E.K_2.3

  • 4.

    Identify how community helpers impact others.E.K_2.4

  • 5.

    Explain how people earn income and save money.E.K_2.5

K-5 Geography

  • 1.

    Construct maps, graphs, and other representations that contain symbols, labels, and legends.G.K_2.1

  • 2.

    Describe how the physical environment affects people and how people affect the physical environment.G.K_2.2

K-5 History

  • 1.

    Compare perspectives of people in the past to those of people in the present.H.K_2.1

  • 2.

    Describe national holidays or days of observance in the United States and explain the reason they are celebrated.H.K_2.2

  • 3.

    Describe current events.H.K_2.3

  • 4.

    Demonstrate chronological thinking by describing changes in the community over time.H.K_2.4

  • 5.

    Explain how individuals and groups have made significant historical changes.H.K_2.5

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 1, Grade 2, and Kindergarten
When were these standards adopted?
2019
Where can I read the official document?
North Dakota Social Studies Content Standards