Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Grade K

Other New Mexico Social Studies sets

Kindergarten

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    Inquiry

    1. 23.

      Construct Compelling and Supporting QuestionsK.K.23

      1. 1.

        With prompting and support, recognize a compelling (big idea) question.K.1

      2. 2.

        With prompting and support, identify the relationship between compelling (big idea) and supporting questions.K.2

    2. 26.

      Communicate and Critique ConclusionsK.K.26

      1. 3.

        With prompting and support, construct responses to compelling questions using examples.K.3

    3. 27.

      Take Informed ActionK.K.27

      1. 4.

        Take group or individual action to help address local, regional, or global problems or issues.K.4

      2. 5.

        Participate in deliberative and democratic procedures to make decisions about and act on civicK.5

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    Civics

    1. 2.

      Demonstrate an understanding of Processes, Rules, and LawsK.K.2

      1. 6.

        Communicate the purpose of rules.K.6

      2. 7.

        Explain how the rules help us work together.K.7

    2. 4.

      Demonstrate an understanding of Roles and Responsibilities of a Civic LifeK.K.4

      1. 8.

        Identify the consequences of following and not following rules.K.8

      2. 9.

        Identify authority figures and describe their roles.K.9

    3. 3.

      Civic Dispositions and Democratic PrinciplesK.K.3

      1. 10.

        Identify the local, state, and national symbols (e.g., flag, bird, song).K.10

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    History

    1. 15.

      Historical Change, Continuity, Context, and ReconciliationK.K.15

      1. 11.

        Compare traditions found in communities over time.K.11

    2. 19.

      Power Dynamics, Leadership, and AgencyK.K.19

      1. 12.

        Demonstrate an awareness of community leaders (teacher, principal, mayor, tribal leaders).K.12

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    Ethnic, Cultural, and Identity Studies

    1. 20.

      Diversity and IdentityK.K.20

      1. 13.

        Sequence important events in their life.K.13

      2. 14.

        Identify how individuals are similar and different.K.14

      3. 22.

        Communicate a positive view of themselves and identify some of their group identities.K.22

      4. 23.

        Describe ways they are similar and different from people who share their identities and people who do not.K.23

      5. 24.

        Explore their personal history, culture, and past.K.24

      6. 25.

        With support, learn about current contributions of people in their main identity groups.K.25

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    Economics/Personal Financial Literacy

    1. 6.

      Incentives and ChoicesK.K.6

      1. 15.

        Distinguish between a need (basic needs like food, clothing, and shelter) and a want.K.15

    2. 8.

      Money and MarketsK.K.8

      1. 16.

        Identify examples of goods and services.K.16

      2. 17.

        Explain what scarcity is and how scarcity affects the accessibility of goods and services.K.17

    3. 10.

      Personal Financial LiteracyK.K.10

      1. 26.

        Recognize personal finance choices people make.K.26

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    Geography

    1. 11.

      Geographic Representations and ReasoningK.K.11

      1. 18.

        With prompting and support, create maps of familiar areas, such as the classroom, school, and community that include labels.K.18

    2. 12.

      Location, Place, and RegionK.K.12

      1. 19.

        Recognize and identify signs and symbols around their town and community including the locations of places, people, and objects.K.19

      2. 20.

        Identify the differences and similarities between a globe and a map. Explain the purpose of a globe and map.K.20

    3. 13.

      Movement, Population, and SystemsK.K.13

      1. 21.

        Explain why and how people move from place to place within a community.K.21

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Kindergarten
When were these standards adopted?
2022
Where can I read the official document?
New Mexico Social Studies Standards

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