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Kindergarten

Standard 1: Understands the factors that influence individual and cultural identity in various times and settings
K.1.1 Understands that people are alike in many ways and different in many ways
K.1.2 Knows that rules at home, at school, and in the community let individuals know what to expect and can reduce the number of disputes

Standard 2: Understands personal and civic rights and responsibilities, and the purpose of rules, laws and government
K.2.1 Knows examples of situations that involve responsibility and the sources of responsibility (e.g., a child obeying his/her parents' request to take care of the family's pet)
K.2.2 Knows some of the benefits of fulfilling responsibilities (e.g., praise and approval from parents, increased confidence and self-esteem)

Standard 3: Understands about production, exchange, and consumption in order to make informed decisions
K.3.1 Understands that we depend upon workers who produce goods or services

Standard 4: Understands geography through the study of the relationship among people, places, and environments
K.4.1 Knows the physical and human characteristics of a local community (e.g., neighborhoods, schools, parks)
K.4.2 Knows the modes of transportation used to move people, products, and ideas from place to place (e.g., airplanes, automobiles, ships, railroads)
K.4.3 Knows ways that people solve common problems by cooperating (e.g., working in groups)

Standard 5: Understands the concept of history, examining change and continuity over time in order to develop historical perspective, explain historical relationships, and analyze issues that affect the present and the future
K.5.1 Knows how various American holidays reflect the shared values, principles, and beliefs of Americans (e.g., Thanksgiving)

 

 

 



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