Social Studies Standards & Benchmarks

KINDERGARTEN

1.  Geography – The student uses a working knowledge and understanding of the spatial organization of the Earth’s surface and relationships between people, places, and physical environment and their interaction

K.1.1  Identifies and correctly uses positional words related to location and direction

when using verbal directions

2.  Go         vernment – The students use a working knowledge and understanding of the government systems of these United States        

          K.2.1  Recognizes rules and why they exist (home, classroom, playground)

K.2.2  Demonstrates the Six Pillars of Character (Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring, Citizenship)

K.2.3  Participates in traditional patriotic activities and holidays

3.  Economics – The students use a working knowledge and understanding of major economic concepts, issues, and systems, applying decision-making skills as a consumer producer, saver, investor, and citizen of these United States

4.  History – The students use a working knowledge and understanding of significant individuals, groups, ideas, events, eras, and developments in the history of these United States

          K.4.1  Identifies important people/events from history

          K.4.2  Identifies family customs and traditions

K.4.3  Understands the reasons that Americans celebrate holidays and knows the significance of American symbols