Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Grade Pre-K

Other Oklahoma Social Studies sets

Social Studies Practices

  • 1.

    Students will understand the principles of government, the benefits of democratic systems, and their responsibilities as citizens.P.1

    1. A.

      demonstrate an understanding of the virtues that citizens should use when interacting with each other and the virtues that guide official government institutions.P.1.A

    2. B.

      demonstrate an understanding of the important institutions of their society and the principles that these institutions are intended to reflect.P.1.B

    3. C.

      demonstrate understanding of the processes and rules by which groups of people make decisions, govern themselves, and address public problems.P.1.C

  • 2.

    Students will determine the kinds of sources that will be helpful in answering essential, compelling, and supporting questions addressing authentic civic issues.P.2

    1. A.

      demonstrate the capability for developing essential, compelling, and supporting questions that address authentic civic issues.P.2.A

    2. B.

      demonstrate the ability to investigate problems taking into consideration multiple points of view represented in arguments, structure of an explanation, and other sources.P.2.B

  • 3.

    Students will utilize interdisciplinary tools and master the basic concepts of the social studies in order to acquire and apply content understanding in all related fields of study.P.3

    1. A.

      develop skills and practices which demonstrate an understanding that historical inquiry is based on the analysis and evaluation of evidence and its credibility.P.3.A

    2. B.

      demonstrate an understanding of geographic concepts and develop mastery of geographic tools and ways of thinking in order to become geographically informed.P.3.B

    3. C.

      analyze the principles of economic systems and develop an understanding of the benefits of a market system in local, national, and global settings.P.3.C

  • 4.

    Students will engage in critical, active reading of grade-level appropriate primary and secondary sources related to key social studies concepts, including frequent analysis and interpretation of informational sources.P.4

    1. A.

      comprehend, evaluate, and synthesize textual sources to acquire and refine knowledge in the social studies.P.4.A

    2. B.

      apply critical reading and thinking skills to interpret, evaluate, and respond to a variety of complex texts from historical, ethnic, and global perspectives.P.4.B

  • 5.

    Students will apply effective communication skills by developing a variety of evidence-based written products designed for multiple purposes and tasks, in order to demonstrate their understandings of social studies concepts, ideas, and content.P.5

    1. A.

      summarize and paraphrase, integrate evidence, and cite sources to create written products, research projects, and presentations for multiple purposes related to social studies content.P.5.A

    2. B.

      engage in authentic inquiry to acquire, refine, and share knowledge through written presentations related to social studies.P.5.B

Content Standards (PreK-8)

  • 1.

    The student will exhibit traits of good citizenship.PK.1

    1. 1.

      Describe the importance of rules and personal responsibilities including working together to make decisions as a member of a family and classroom community.PK.1.1

    2. 2.

      Explain the need to respect the uniqueness of individuals in our class and community.PK.1.2

    3. 3.

      Describe the concept of being a citizen.PK.1.3

    4. 4.

      Identify the United States Flag as a symbol of the country.PK.1.4

  • 2.

    The student will demonstrate knowledge of basic physical and human geographic concepts.PK.2

    1. 1.

      Explain that a map is a drawing of a place.PK.2.1

    2. 2.

      Use basic directional terms in relation to the student's relative location.PK.2.2

    3. 3.

      Describe a classroom as a community.PK.2.3

    4. 4.

      Identify family customs and traditions as basic elements of culture.PK.2.4

  • 3.

    The student will understand that history relates to events and people of other times and places.PK.3

    1. 1.

      Explain history as things that happened in the past.PK.3.1

    2. 2.

      Describe how we honor people and events of the past.PK.3.2

    3. 3.

      Use words and phrases, such as before and after, as they relate to chronology and time in order to explain how things change.PK.3.3

    4. 4.

      Explain that lessons can be learned from the past.PK.3.4

  • 4.

    The student will identify basic economic concepts.PK.4

    1. 1.

      Identify basic needs all people share.PK.4.1

    2. 2.

      Explain that people work to earn money to buy things they need and want.PK.4.2

    3. 3.

      Explain how resources are used by people to meet their needs.PK.4.3

    4. 4.

      Describe how various school personnel provide needed services.PK.4.4

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
PRE-K
When were these standards adopted?
2019
Where can I read the official document?
Oklahoma Academic Standards for Social Studies

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