Kindergarten Social Studies PA Core Standards

Explain the purpose of rules.

Explain the need for rules.

Define respect for self and others.

Demonstrate responsibilities in the classroom.

Identify significant American holidays and their symbols.

Identify responsibilities at school.

Identify a problem and discuss possible solutions.

Identify classroom projects/activities that support leadership and service.

Explain responsible classroom behavior.

Identify the role of adults in authority at home or in school.

Identify roles of fire fighters, police officers, and emergency workers.

Identify and explain behaviors for responsible classroom citizens .

Identify conflict in the classroom.

Identify how students can work together.

Individual Rights

Laws and Government

Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship

Principles and Documents of Government

Civics Rights and Responsibilities

Structure, Organization, and Operation of Governments

How International Relationships Function

Conflict and the Court System

How Government Works

Government Services

Countries and Conflicts

Rule of Law

Conflict and Resolution

Principles and Ideals that Shape Government

Symbols

Tools of Foreign Policy

Competent and Responsible Citizens

Leadership and Public Service

Identify how scarcity influences choice.

Identify family wants and needs.

Identify choices to meet needs.

Identify a choice based on family interest.

Identify goods and consumers.

Identify advertisements that encourage us to buy things.

Identify currency and how it is used.

Identify products produced in the region or state.

Identify the specialized role performed by each member of the family.

Identify individual wants and needs.

Identify goods and services provided by local businesses.

Identify individuals who volunteer in the community.

Scarcity and Choice

Markets and Economic Systems

Factors Influencing Wages

Incentives and Choice

Advertising and Media

Opportunity Costs

Specialization

Government's Role in International Trade

Scarcity and Choice

Factors Contributing to Economic Interdependence

Functions of Government

Goods and Services

Economic Interdependence

Income, Profit, and Wealth

Types of Businesses

Limited Resources

Price Determination

Interpret a simple map of a known environment.

Describe the location of places in the home, school, and community to gain an understanding of relative location.

Describe the characteristics of homes and businesses located in the community to gain an understanding of physical features.

Identify land and water forms.

Describe how weather affects daily life.

Identify local bodies of water and landforms to gain an understanding of their impact on the local community.

Human Characteristics

Basic Geographic Literacy

Physical Processes

Physical Characteristics

Interactions Between People and the Environment

Geographic Tools

Physical Characteristics of Places and Regions

Human Characteristics of Places and Regions

Location of Places and Regions

Impact of Physical Systems on People

Identify chronological sequence through days, weeks, months, and years (calendar time).

With guidance and support, differentiate facts from opinions as related to an event.

Explain how to locate information in a source.

Identify people in authority.

Examine photographs of documents, artifacts, and paces unique to Pennsylvania.

Demonstrate an understanding of conflict.

Identify American people related to national holidays.

Identify documents and artifacts important to the classroom community.

Demonstrate an understanding of time order.

Explain how cultures celebrate.

Identify different celebrations of different cultures from around the world.

Demonstrate an understanding of conflict and cooperation.

Historical Analysis and Skills Development

Contributions of Individuals and Groups (World)

United States History

Research

Fact/Opinion and Points of View

Contributions of Individuals and Groups (US History)

Conflict and Cooperation (World)

Historical Documents and Artifacts (US History)

Contributions from Individuals and Groups (PA)

Impact of Continuity and Change (World)

Pennsylvania History

Impact of Continuity and Change on US History

Conflict and Cooperation (PA)

Continuity and Change over Time

World History

Historical Documents, Artifacts, and Places (PA)