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K–12 Standards

Kindergarten through Grade 2 Civics Standards

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Civic and Political Institutions and SystemsSS.K‐2.6

  • 1

    Describe roles and responsibilities of people in authority.SS.K‐2.6.1

    1. K

      By the end of K: Identify leaders in the student’s life and describe their roles.SS.K.1.6.1

    2. 1

      By the end of 1: Identify leaders in the student’s local community and describe their roles and responsibilities. SS.2.1.6.1

    3. 2

      By the end of 2: Identify local and state leaders and describe their roles and responsibilities.SS.2.1.6.1

  • 2

    Explain how all people, not just official leaders, play important roles in a community.SS.K‐2.6.2

    1. K

      By the end of K: Explain and provide examples of important roles of society.SS.K.2.6.1

    2. 1

      By the end of 1: Compare roles and responsibilities of self and others at home, at school, and in the local community. SS.1.2.6.1

    3. 2

      By the end of 2: Recognize that government leaders are elected through a voting process and participate as appropriate.SS.2.2.6.1

  • 3

    Explain the need for and purposes of rules in various settings inside and outside of school.SS.K‐2.6.3

    1. K

      By the end of K: Identify rules for different settings.SS.K.3.6.1

    2. 1

      By the end of 1: Explain the need for rules at home, at school, and in the community. SS.1.3.6.1

    3. 2

      By the end of 2: Explain the need for and purposes of rules in various settings inside and outside of school.SS.2.3.6.1

  • 4

    Explain what governments are and some of their functions.SS.K‐2.6.4

    1. K

      By the end of K: [standard not addressed at this grade] 

    2. 1

      By the end of 1: [standard not addressed at this grade]

    3. 2

      By the end of 2: Explain what governments are and some of their functions.SS.2.4.6.1

  • 5

    Describe how communities work to accomplish common tasks, establish responsibilities, and fulfill roles of authority.SS.K‐2.6.5

    1. K

      By the end of K: Participate in a discussion of how communities work to accomplish common tasks.SS.K.5.6.1

    2. 1

      By the end of 1: With support, describe how communities divide responsibilities to achieve common goals. SS.1.5.6.1

    3. 2

      By the end of 2: Inspect how communities work together to fulfill roles of authority.SS.2.5.6.1

Participation and Deliberation SS.K‐2.7

  • 1

    Apply civic virtues when participating in school settings.SS.K‐2.7.1

    1. K

      By the end of K: [standard not addressed at this grade]

    2. 1

      By the end of 1: [standard not addressed at this grade]  

    3. 2

      By the end of 2: Apply civic virtues when participating in school settings.SS.2.1.7.1

  • 2

    Describe democratic principles such as equality, fairness, and respect for authority and rules. SS.K‐2.7.2

    1. K

      By the end of K: Demonstrate respect for people in the school community. SS.K.2.7.1

    2. 1

      By the end of 1: Describe examples of equality and fairness.SS.1.2.7.1

    3. 2

      By the end of 2: Define democratic principles of equality, fairness, and respect.SS.2.2.7.1

  • 3

    Follow agreed‐ upon rules for discussions while responding attentively to others when addressing ideas and making decisions as a group.SS.K‐2.7.3

    1. K

      By the end of K: Determine ways that people can have productive conversations and work together to make decisions. SS.K.3.7.1

    2. 1

      By the end of 1: Demonstrate active listening and positive interactions with group members and at class meetings.SS.1.3.7.1

    3. 2

      By the end of 2: Practice different roles and responsibilities within a group and/or in the classroom.SS.2.3.7.1

  • 4

    Compare their own point of view with others’ perspectives.SS.K‐2.7.4

    1. K

      By the end of K: Identify the student's own point of view on a topic.SS.K.4.7.1

    2. 1

      By the end of 1: Compare the student’s own point of view on a topic with a peer’s point of view on the same topic. SS.1.4.7.1

    3. 2

      By the end of 2: Defend the student’s own point of view on a topic with many differing perspectives.SS.2.4.7.1

Processes, Rules, and Laws 

  • 1

    Explain how people can work together to make decisions in the classroom.SS.K‐2.8.1

    1. K

      By the end of K: Identify a problem that can be solved through sharing or compromise. SS.K.1.8.1

    2. 1

      By the end of 1: Summarize why rules may be needed to solve a problem.SS.1.1.8.1

    3. 2

      By the end of 2: Explain how people can work together to make decisions in the classroomSS.2.1.8.1

  • 2

    Identify and explain how rules function in public (classroom and school) settings.SS.K‐2.8.2

    1. K

      By the end of K: Evaluate consequences of following or not following rules.SS.K.2.8.1

    2. 1

      By the end of 1: Describe the connection between rules and consequences, and why they’re needed in a classroom or school. SS.1.2.8.1

    3. 2

      By the end of 2: Identify and explain how rules function in public settings. SS.2.2.8.1

  • 3

    Describe how people have tried to improve their communities over time.SS.K‐2.8.3

    1. K

      By the end of K: [standard not addressed at this grade] 

    2. 1

      By the end of 1: Identify ways that students can work together to improve the classroom environment over time. SS.1.3.8.1

    3. 2

      By the end of 2: Describe how people have tried to improve the local community over time.SS.2.3.8.1

Alaska’s GovernmentsSS.K‐2.9

  • 1

    Describe local and state symbols.SS.K‐2.9.1

    1. K

      By the end of K: Identify symbols used at home and school.SS.K.1.9.1

    2. 1

      By the end of 1: Identify symbols used locally. SS.1.1.9.1

    3. 2

      By the end of 2: Determine the meaning and importance of local and state symbols.SS.2.1.9.1

  • 2

    Identify and explain the roles of Alaska’s government systems.SS.K‐2.9.2

    1. K

      By the end of K: [standard not addressed at this grade]

    2. 1

      By the end of 1: SS.1.2.9.1 Explain that government systems determine the rules of a society.

    3. 2

      By the end of 2: SS.2.2.9.1 Describe the government systems in place in the students’ local community.

Rights, Roles, and Responsibilities of Citizens SS.K‐2.10

  • 1

    Explain and participate in the rights and responsibilities of citizens.  SS.K‐2.10.1

    1. K

      By the end of K: [standard not addressed at this grade]

    2. 1

      By the end of 1: Identify some of the rights of American citizens and residents.SS.1.1.10.1

    3. 2

      By the end of 2: Describe the responsibility of participation in the democratic process and participate in a grade‐appropriate way.SS.2.1.10.1

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Kindergarten, Grade 1, and Grade 2
Where can I read the official document?
Alaska Social Studies Standards

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