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KindergartenKS K SOC - CG. Civics-Government: The student uses a working knowledge and understanding of governmental systems of Kansas and the United States and other nations with an emphasis on the United States Constitution, the necessity for the rule of law, the civic values of the American people, and the rights, privileges, and responsibilities of becoming active participants in our representative democracy. KS K SOC - CG.1 The student understands the rule of law as it applies to individuals; family; school; local, state and national governments. KS K SOC - CG.1.1 recognizes rules and why they exist (e.g., home, classroom, playground). KS K SOC - CG.2 The student understands the shared ideals and diversity of American society and political culture. KS K SOC - CG.2.1 recognizes appropriate ways to behave in the classroom. KS K SOC - CG.2.2 identifies the characteristics of a friend and/or helpful classmate. KS K SOC - CG.3 The student understands how the United States Constitution allocates power and responsibility in the government. KS K SOC - CG.3.1 knows school authority figures and ways they establish order and provide safety in a school setting. KS K SOC - CG.4 The student identifies and examines the rights, privileges, and responsibilities in becoming an active civic participant. KS K SOC - CG.4.1 demonstrates good citizenship (e.g., sharing, listening, taking turns, and following rules). KS K SOC - CG.5 The student understands various systems of governments and how nations and international organizations interact. KS K SOC - CG.5.1 identifies leaders at home and school (e.g., parents, guardians, teachers, principal). KS K SOC - E. Economics: The student uses a working knowledge and understanding of major economic concepts, issues, and systems of the United States and other nations; and applies decision-making skills as a consumer, producer, saver, investor, and citizen of Kansas and the United States living in an interdependent world. KS K SOC - E.1 The student understands how limited resources require choices. KS K SOC - E.1.1 understands that a person cannot have everything he/she wants, so a choice has to be made (e.g., play video games or watch television; play on swings or play soccer). KS K SOC - E.1.2 explains what he/she gives up when a choice is made. KS K SOC - E.2 The student understands how the market economy works in the United States. KS K SOC - E.2.1 understands the use of money to purchase goods and services. KS K SOC - E.3 The student analyzes how different incentives, economic systems and their institutions, and local, national, and international interdependence affect people. KS K SOC - E.3.1 discusses the benefits of saving money. KS K SOC - E.5 The student makes effective decisions as a consumer, producer, saver, investor, and citizen. KS K SOC - E.5.1 gives examples of types of jobs that he/she does within the family. KS K SOC - G. Geography: The student uses a working knowledge and understanding of the spatial organization of Earth?s surface and relationships between peoples and places and physical and human environments in order to explain the interactions that occur in Kansas, the United States, and in our world. KS K SOC - G.1 Geographic Tools and Location: The student uses maps, graphic representations, tools, and technologies to locate, use, and present information about people, places, and environments. KS K SOC - G.1.1 identifies and correctly uses terms related to location, direction, and distance (e.g., up/down, left/right, near/far, here/there). KS K SOC - G.1.2 locates major geography features (e.g., Equator, North Pole, South Pole, his/her Hometown, Kansas). KS K SOC - G.2 Places and Regions: The student analyzes the human and physical features that give places and regions their distinctive character. KS K SOC - G.2.1 describes characteristics of local surroundings (e.g., classroom, playground, neighborhood, city, school). KS K SOC - G.3 Physical Systems: The student understands Earth?s physical systems and how physical processes shape Earth?s surface. KS K SOC - G.3.1 describes seasonal changes and how they affect an individual. KS K SOC - G.5 Human-Environment Interactions: The student understands the effects of interactions between human and physical systems. KS K SOC - G.5.1 identifies ways people can maintain or improve the quality of their environment. KS K SOC - H. Kansas, United States, and World History: The student uses a working knowledge and understanding of significant individuals, groups, ideas, events, eras, and developments in the history of Kansas, the United States, and the world, utilizing essential analytical and research skills. KS K SOC - H.1 The student understands the significance of important individuals and major developments in history. KS K SOC - H.1.1 identifies and explains how tools and technology used in the home/school meet people?s needs. KS K SOC - H.2 The student understands the importance of the experiences of groups of people who have contributed to the richness of our heritage. KS K SOC - H.2.1 explains how each individual has a personal history. KS K SOC - H.2.2 compares and contrasts his/her own life with life in a city and/or a rural community. KS K SOC - H.3 The student understands the significance of events, holidays, documents, and symbols that are important to Kansas, United States, and World history. KS K SOC - H.3.1 identifies family customs and traditions and explains their importance. KS K SOC - H.3.2 understands that Kansas is a state in the United States and the significance of Kansas Day as the celebration of the state?s birthday. KS K SOC - H.3.3 locates the state of Kansas using a map of the United States. KS K SOC - H.3.4 recognizes important Kansas state symbols (e.g., state bird ? meadowlark, state flower ? sunflower, state animal-buffalo). KS K SOC - H.4 The student engages in historical thinking skills. KS K SOC - H.4.1 places events in sequential order. KS K SOC - H.4.2 uses information to find main idea. KS K SOC - H.4.3 scans historic photographs to gain information. KS K SOC - H.4.4 asks questions, shares information, and discusses ideas about the past.First GradeKS 1 SOC - CG. Civics/Government: The student uses a working knowledge and understanding of governmental systems of Kansas and the United States and other nations with an emphasis on the United States Constitution, the necessity for the rule of law, the civic values of the American people, and the rights, privileges, and responsibilities of becoming active participants in our representative democracy. KS 1 SOC - CG.1 The student understands the rule of law as it applies to individuals; family; school; local, state and national governments. KS 1 SOC - CG.1.1 discusses the need for rules in the family, school, and community with an understanding of both positive and negative consequences. KS 1 SOC - CG.2 The student understands the shared ideals and diversity of American society and political culture. KS 1 SOC - CG.2.1 identifies shared ideals within American society (e.g., truth, fairness, justice, loyalty, freedom). KS 1 SOC - CG.3 The student understands how the United States Constitution allocates power and responsibility in the government. KS 1 SOC - CG.3.1 demonstrates leadership qualities by taking on responsibilities in the classroom and home (e.g., line leader, passing out papers, keeping room clean). KS 1 SOC - CG.4 The student identifies and examines the rights, privileges, and responsibilities in becoming an active civic participant. KS 1 SOC - CG.4.1 identifies privileges as benefits which can be granted or taken away (e.g., being first in line, attending a field trip, extended recess time). KS 1 SOC - CG.5 The student understands various systems of governments and how nations and international organizations interact. KS 1 SOC - CG.5.1 recognizes that people can make rules and leaders can enforce rules. KS 1 SOC - E. Economics: The student uses 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 Kansas and the United States living in an interdependent world. KS 1 SOC - E.1 The student understands how limited resources require choices. KS 1 SOC - E.1.1 understands individuals and families cannot have everything they want, so they have to make choices (e.g., having to decide