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History and Social Science Standards of Learning for Virginia Public Schools

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Skills

1
The student will apply history and social science skills to the content byS.1
1. a
  viewing and exploring information sources, including, but not limited to artifacts, primary and secondary sources, charts, graphs, and diagramsS.1.a
2. b
  applying geographic skills to identify and understand geographic featuresS.1.b
3. c
  demonstrating curiosity and critical thinking through questioningS.1.c
4. d
  sequencing and organizing informationS.1.d
5. e
  identifying similarities and differences to clarify and explain contentS.1.e
6. f
  recognizing cause-and-effect relationshipsS.1.f
7. g
  using economic decision-making models to make informed economic decisionsS.1.g
8. h
  practicing civility, respect, hard work, and responsible citizenship skillsS.1.h
9. i
  using content vocabulary to demonstrate comprehensionS.1.i

Civics

1
The student will apply history and social science skills to practice citizenship in the classroom by1.1
1. a
  practicing honesty and showing kindness to oneself and others1.1.a
2. b
  recognizing the purpose of rules and practicing self-control1.1.b
3. c
  being respectful of others and celebrating differences in ethnic origins, customs, and traditions1.1.c
4. d
  working respectfully with one another to achieve a goal1.1.d
5. e
  contributing one’s time and talents to help others in their homes, schools, and communities through jobs1.1.e
6. f
  participating in classroom decision-making by voting1.1.f
7. g
  understanding that local and state government representatives are elected by citizens who vote1.1.g
2
The student will apply history and social science skills to explain how communities honor local and national traditions and recognize designated Virginia holidays, including, but not limited to1.2
1. a
  Labor Day1.2.a
2. b
  Columbus Day (Yorktown Victory Day)1.2.b
3. c
  Election Day1.2.c
4. d
  Veterans Day1.2.d
5. e
  Thanksgiving Day1.2.e
6. f
  Christmas Day1.2.f
7. g
  New Year’s Day1.2.g
8. h
  Martin Luther King, Jr. Day1.2.h
9. i
  George Washington Day (commonly known as Presidents’ Day)1.2.i
10. j
  Memorial Day1.2.j
11. k
  Juneteenth1.2.k
12. l
  Independence Day1.2.l
3
The student will apply history and social science skills to describe the symbols and traditions that honor and foster patriotism in the United States by1.3
1. a
  learning the Pledge of Allegiance and the National Anthem and the ways people express respect for the American flag1.3.a
2. b
  explaining the symbolism of the colors, stars, and stripes of the American flag1.3.b
3. c
  identifying the Virginia flag, state capitol building, the cardinal as the state bird, and the dogwood as the state flower1.3.c
4. d
  explaining why people use symbols and have traditions1.3.d

History

4
The student will apply history and social science skills to understand Virginia’s history by1.4
1. a
  identifying and describing important events and locations throughout the early history of the Commonwealth, including, but not limited to Werowocomoco and the first English colony in North America at Jamestown1.4.a
2. b
  describing how life in various Virginia communities has changed over time1.4.b
3. c
  identifying local cities or counties on a map of Virginia1.4.c
5
The student will apply history and social science skills to describe contributions of Virginia’s diverse people and the stories of changemakers in the history of Virginia and their contributions to our Commonwealth, including, but not limited to 1.5
1. a
  Indigenous peoples: Chief Powhatan and Pocahontas1.5.a
2. b
  Explorers: John Smith and Christopher Newport1.5.b
3. c
  Presidents: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and James Monroe1.5.c
4. d
  Barrier Breakers: John Mercer Langston, Booker T. Washington, Maggie L. Walker, Barbara Johns, Arthur R. Ashe, Jr., and L. Douglas Wilder1.5.d

Geography

6
The student will apply history and social science skills to develop geographic skills by1.6
1. a
  using basic map symbols, including references to land, water, cities, and roads1.6.a
2. b
  using cardinal directions on maps1.6.b
3. c
  locating Virginia, the United States, continents, and oceans on maps and globes1.6.c
4. d
  constructing simple maps and including a title, map legend or key, and compass rose1.6.d
7
The student will apply history and social science skills to connect geography to historic events of Virginia and the United States by1.7
1. a
  identifying landforms and bodies of water of Virginia and describing how they affect the way people live1.7.a
2. b
  understanding that the location of Virginia determines its climate and results in four distinct seasons1.7.b
3. c
  locating the site of the Jamestown colony1.7.c
4. d
  locating Richmond and Washington, D.C., on Virginia and United States maps1.7.d

Economics

8
The student will apply history and social science skills to explain how individuals make economic choices to meet their basic needs by1.8
1. a
  identifying the difference between goods and services1.8.a
2. b
  describing how people can be both consumers and producers1.8.b
3. c
  describing ways people work to earn and save money to purchase goods and services1.8.c
4. d
  describing goods and services produced in Virginia1.8.d
5. e
  describing why people must make choices, prioritizing needs over wants1.8.e

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What grade levels do these standards cover?: Grade 1
Where can I read the official document?: History and Social Science Standards of Learning for Virginia Public Schools

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