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K–12 Standards

History and Social Science

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The Structure of Government and Organizations - The student demonstrates an understanding of the basic values, principles, and operations of government and other organizations.HIST-GVNT

  • 1

    Recognize and Recall

    1. a

      Recognize that there are rules to keep us safeHIST-GVNT.1a

    2. b

      Recognize that there are people in chargeHIST-GVNT.1b

    3. c

      Recognize authority figures in different contexts HIST-GVNT.1c

    4. d

      Recognize people who are responsible for making and enforcing lawsHIST-GVNT.1d

  • 2

    Identify and Comprehend 

    1. a

      Identify government figures and their responsibilitiesHIST-GVNT.2a

    2. b

      Identify the difference between and rule and a lawHIST-GVNT.2b

    3. c

      Identify rules for planned events and unknown environmentsHIST-GVNT.2c

    4. d

      Identify and describe various people responsible for enforcing rules HIST-GVNT.2d

    5. e

      Identify possible consequences for not following rules and lawsHIST-GVNT.2e

    6. f

      Identify supports and/or adaptations for individuals with disabilities (handicapped parking, guide dogs, elevators, ramps)HIST-GVNT.2f

  • 3

    Interpret and Understand

    1. a

      Understand that there is a process for making, enforcing and interpreting lawsHIST-GVNT.3a

    2. b

      Describe how laws and rules are made and enforced HIST-GVNT.3b

    3. c

      Describe the role of citizen advocates in making laws and rules HIST-GVNT.3c

  • 4

    Apply and Generalize

    1. a

      Understand and apply knowledge of government to understandHIST-GVNT.4a

      1. 1

        Three levels of governmentHIST-GVNT.4a.1

      2. 2

        Three branches of governmentHIST-GVNT.4a.2

      3. 3

        and How they interact with one another to help citizensHIST-GVNT.4a.3

    2. b

      Understand and advocate for personal rights guaranteed by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)HIST-GVNT.4b

    3. c

      Determine how ADA pertains to life after graduationHIST-GVNT.4c

    4. d

      Advocate for laws and rules that are under consideration by writing letters, visiting law makers, and/or making speeches to voice personal opinionHIST-GVNT.4d

Financial aspects of government - The student demonstrates an understanding of basic economic principles and the role of the United States government in the economy.HIST-FINANCE

  • 1

    Recognize and Recall

    1. a

      Recognize that people have jobs that pay moneyHIST-FINANCE.1a

    2. b

      Recognize and/or name community services (fire, police)HIST-FINANCE.1b

  • 2

    Identify and Comprehend

    1. a

      Identify people and careers that earn income in the form of wages, salaries and tips HIST-FINANCE.2a

    2. b

      Understand that people work to purchase goods and services HIST-FINANCE.2b

    3. c

      Understand that people pay various taxes to pay for public goods and servicesHIST-FINANCE.2c

  • 3

    Interpret and Understand

    1. a

      Distinguish between payroll deductions including social security and state and federal taxes and take-home payHIST-FINANCE.3a

    2. b

      Describe and understand ways in which the government provides services to assist people (unemployed, elderly, disabled, or low income)HIST-FINANCE.3b

  • 4

    Apply and Generalize

    1. a

      Demonstrate knowledge and economic reasoning skills to make sound financial and career decisionsHIST-FINANCE.4a

    2. b

      Identify sources of personal income, deductions, and taxesHIST-FINANCE.4b

    3. c

      Apply knowledge to prepare documents related to paying taxes and choosing a financial institutionHIST-FINANCE.4c

    4. d

      Understand and apply knowledge related to funding of their disability; and processes involved with applying for social security, Medicaid, grants and student loansHIST-FINANCE.4d

Laws and rules of good citizenship - The student demonstrates characteristics of a good citizen by participating in various settings, respecting individual rights of others, staying informed, obeying rules and the law, and voting. WRS- 2, 4, 6, 12HIST-LAWS

  • 1

    Recognize and Recall

    1. a

      Recognize and follow a set of “universal” rules in a variety of settingsHIST-LAWS.1a

    2. b

      Identify situations in which people act as good citizens in the school community HIST-LAWS.1b

      1. 1

        respect for the rights of othersHIST-LAWS.1b.1

      2. 2

        votingHIST-LAWS.1b.2

      3. 3

        volunteeringHIST-LAWS.1b.3

      4. 4

        honestyHIST-LAWS.1b.4

  • 2

    Identify and Comprehend

    1. a

      Demonstrates an awareness of rules specific to locations such as home, work, and schoolHIST-LAWS.2a

    2. b

      Understand the role of rules and laws in daily lifeHIST-LAWS.2b

    3. c

      Understand the basic structure of the governmentHIST-LAWS.2c

    4. d

      Understand the voting process by recognizing that others may have different interest or opinions and participating in a group activity HIST-LAWS.2d

  • 3

    Interpret and Understand

    1. a

      Explain the basic purpose of government is to make, carry out, and interpret lawsHIST-LAWS.3a

    2. b

      Understand and take appropriate action to seek help when rules and laws have been brokenHIST-LAWS.3b

    3. c

      Differentiate between individual and civic duties/responsibilities of American citizens HIST-LAWS.3c

    4. d

      Research topics to make informed decisionsHIST-LAWS.3d

    5. e

      Understand the voting process to register to vote, identify local polling place, and voteHIST-LAWS.3e

  • 4

    Apply and Generalize

    1. a

      Engage ethically in civic activities including discussing current issues, advocating for their rights and the rights of othersHIST-LAWS.4a

    2. b

      Practice civic responsibilities including voting and community service HIST-LAWS.4b

    3. c

      Participates effectively in civic life through knowing how to stay informed and understanding governmental processesHIST-LAWS.4c

Map Skills - The student demonstrates an awareness of where places are located and utilizes resources find, navigate, and describe locations.HIST-MAPS

  • 1

    Recognize and Recall

    1. a

      Recognize that a map is a drawing of a place and where things are locatedHIST-MAPS.1a

    2. b

      Identify pictures of local public buildingsHIST-MAPS.1b

    3. c

      Recognizes simple location words HIST-MAPS.1c

  • 2

    Identify and Comprehend

    1. a

      Distinguish symbols, direction and physical features identified on a map HIST-MAPS.2a

    2. b

      Use a map to locate a variety places within a community including but not limited to grocery stores, restaurants, gas station, police station, hospitals, entertainment establishmentsHIST-MAPS.2b

    3. c

      Locates street addressesHIST-MAPS.2c

    4. d

      Demonstrates an understanding of vocabulary related to directionalityHIST-MAPS.2d

    5. e

      Create a simple map or directions to a place or location HIST-MAPS.2e

  • 3

    Interpret and Understand

    1. a

      Use a map to apply understanding of directionality, location, and placeHIST-MAPS.3a

    2. b

      Use speech generated devices, printed text/map or own voice, to give simple, accurate directions HIST-MAPS.3b

    3. c

      Use maps and guides in a variety of formats (paper, digital, drawn) to navigate various settingsHIST-MAPS.3c

  • 4

    Apply and Generalize

    1. a

      Uses a variety of maps including but not limited to satellite images, photographs and/or diagrams to arrive at a selected locationHIST-MAPS.4a

    2. b

      Use available technology to access a variety of maps and apply knowledge of maps to access directions to a variety of locationsHIST-MAPS.4b

    3. c

      Applies knowledge of maps, vocabulary, and known landmarks to give directions to familiar locations and/or work related destinationsHIST-MAPS.4c

    4. d

      Uses electronic systems or global positioning systems to find various locationsHIST-MAPS.4d

Economics - The student demonstrates a basic understanding of economics to make reasonable economic decisions about their own lives and become effective consumers, employers, and workers.HIST-ECON

  • 1

    Recognize and Recall

    1. a

      Recognize and make choicesHIST-ECON.1a

    2. b

      Recognize and identify wants versus needs HIST-ECON.1b

    3. c

      Recognize and practice the concept of saving. Saving means choosing not to spend money in order to buy something in the future.HIST-ECON.1c

  • 2

    Identify and Comprehend

    1. a

      Recognize that people work to earn money to make purchasesHIST-ECON.2a

    2. b

      Recognize the choices people have to make about the goods and services they buy and sell and why they have to make choices HIST-ECON.2b

    3. c

      Actively participates in a mini-economy as part of classroom activities as a means to earn currency to purchase desired itemsHIST-ECON.2c

    4. d

      Identify needs of consumersHIST-ECON.2d

  • 3

    Interpret and Understand

    1. a

      Identify examples of income sources that are product-related and that are service-relatedHIST-ECON.3a

    2. b

      Identify and understand the components and choices in a personal spending plan, including income, planned saving and expenses HIST-ECON.3b

    3. c

      Understand how payroll deductions including social security and state and federal taxes impact personal spending plans and savingHIST-ECON.3c

  • 4

    Apply and Generalize

    1. a

      Understand and apply knowledge and economic reasoning skills to make sound financial and career decisions by identifying sources of personal income and likely deductions that will impact their financial planHIST-ECON.4a

    2. b

      Understand and use appropriate forms of payment (credit, debit, layaway, checks, cash) when making purchasesHIST-ECON.4b

    3. c

      Apply knowledge and economic reasoning skills to create and use a plan to set and manage spending and achieve financial goals, and save for the futureHIST-ECON.4c

    4. d

      Demonstrate how to schedule and effectively manage bill paymentsHIST-ECON.4d

Interpersonal Skills - The student demonstrates ability to work collaboratively, communicate effectively, develop and maintain relationships, and utilize feedback. WRS: 3, 5, 8, 17, 21HIST-PERS

  • 1

    Recognize and Recall

    1. a

      Recognize peers, coworkers, supervisors by nameHIST-PERS.1a

    2. b

      Return greetings appropriate to context (familiar vs. unfamiliar people)HIST-PERS.1b

    3. c

      Waits his/her turn in a variety of contextsHIST-PERS.1c

    4. d

      Recognizes personal space and items belonging to others HIST-PERS.1d

  • 2

    Identify and Comprehend

    1. a

      Follows directions from supervisorHIST-PERS.2a

    2. b

      Ignores inappropriate or unsafe instructions, refuses requests appropriatelyHIST-PERS.2b

    3. c

      Maintains personal space and asks before using others’ belongingsHIST-PERS.2c

    4. d

      Initiates conversions with appropriate topics for setting HIST-PERS.2d

    5. e

      Identifies when others may need assistance and offers to helpHIST-PERS.2e

    6. f

      Interrupts conversations appropriately and when necessaryHIST-PERS.2f

    7. g

      Initiates and ends conversationsHIST-PERS.2g

    8. j

      Reports situations in which the student feels uncomfortable or unsafe HIST-PERS.2j

    9. i

      Changes or alters behavior to match behavior of others within the same settingHIST-PERS.2i

    10. h

      Identifies unfriendly individuals and bullying behaviorHIST-PERS.2h

  • 3

    Interpret and Understand

    1. a

      Contributes to team by completing assigned tasks and assisting othersHIST-PERS.3a

    2. b

      Communicates politely with all communication partnersHIST-PERS.3b

    3. c

      Accepts corrective feedback with a regulated emotional responseHIST-PERS.3c

    4. d

      Talks about others’ behavior in appropriate settings and contextsHIST-PERS.3d

    5. e

      Displays appropriate behavior when attracted to others or others are attracted to themHIST-PERS.3e

    6. h

      Asks for modifications in the environment when neededHIST-PERS.3h

    7. g

      Disagrees by presenting evidence or opinion without criticizing othersHIST-PERS.3g

    8. f

      Explains consequences of positive social influence vs. inappropriate peer pressureHIST-PERS.3f

  • 4

    Apply and Generalize

    1. a

      Tactfully offers suggestions and feedbackHIST-PERS.4a

    2. b

      Utilizes conflict resolution strategies to reach solutions HIST-PERS.4b

    3. c

      When given corrective feedback, develops and uses plan to change behaviorHIST-PERS.4c

    4. d

      Maintains a variety of positive relationships (friends, co-workers, supervisors) through regular correspondenceHIST-PERS.4d

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