📌1. Knowledge of the principles expressed in documents shaping constitutional democracy in the United States5 standards
MO.SS.1.B
Purposes and principles of the Constitution
Identify and explain why cities make laws.
MO.SS.1.C
Purposes and principles of the Bill of Rights
Discuss how individual rights are protected.
MO.SS.1.D
Role of citizens and governments in carrying out constitutional principles
Give examples of being an active and informed citizen in your classroom or community.
MO.SS.1.E
Character traits and civic attitudes of significant individuals
Describe the character traits of role models within your community.
MO.SS.1.F
Knowledge of the symbols of our state and nation
Recognize and explain the significance of the Statue of Liberty, U.S. Capitol, Bald Eagle and the Liberty Bell.
📌2. Knowledge of principles and processes of governance systems2 standards
MO.SS.2.C
Processes of governmental systems in decision making
Describe how authoritative decisions are made, enforced and interpreted within schools and local communities.
MO.SS.2.D
Functions of governmental systems
Describe roles and responsibilities of people in government, such as a judge, mayor, police, city council member, in a community.
📌3a. Knowledge of continuity and change in the history of Missouri and the United States3 standards
MO.SS.3a.A
Understand the movement of people from many regions of the world to North America
Describe the migration of native Americans to Missouri prior to European settlement in the state.
MO.SS.3a.B
Historical perspective / Thinking / Passage of time
Compare your family's life in the past and present.
MO.SS.3a.C
Knowledge of the contributions of significant persons in U.S. history.
Describe the contributions of people typically studied in K-5 programs associated with national holidays. (See teacher resources for illustrative examples)
📌4. Knowledge of economic concepts and principles4 standards
MO.SS.4.A.1
Knowledge of basic economic concepts
Describe examples of scarcity within your school and community.
MO.SS.4.A.2
Knowledge of basic economic concepts
Describe examples of goods and services within your school and community.
MO.SS.4.A.3
Knowledge of basic economic concepts
Describe consumers and producers and the relationship to goods and services within your school and community.
MO.SS.4.B
Understanding the consequences of economic decisions
Conduct a personal cost-benefit analysis.
📌5. Knowledge of major elements of geographical study and analysis and their relationship to changes in society and the environment7 standards
MO.SS.5.A.1
Reading and constructing maps
Identify globes as representations of real places.
MO.SS.5.A.2
Reading and constructing maps
With assistance, read, construct, and use maps which have a title and key.
MO.SS.5.A.3
Reading and constructing maps
Describe how maps are created for different purposes such as a school fire drill, a trip to the zoo etc.
MO.SS.5.B
Understanding the concept of location to make predictions and solve problems.
Locate a place by pointing it out on a map and by describing its relative location.
MO.SS.5.C
Understanding the concept of place
Identify physical characteristics of your community. (See teacher resources for illustrative examples)
MO.SS.5.E
Understanding relationships between and among places
Describe different types of communication and transportation and identify their advantages and disadvantages.
MO.SS.5.F
Understanding relationships between and among regions
Identify examples of different regions in Missouri. (See teacher resources for illustrative examples)
📌6. Knowledge of relationships of the individual and groups to institutions and cultural traditions4 standards
MO.SS.6.A
Cultural characteristics of all people
Describe cultural characteristics of your school and community. (See teacher resources for illustrative examples)
MO.SS.6.B
Methods of resolving conflicts
Propose peaceful resolutions of disputes in the classroom and on the playground.
MO.SS.6.C
Ideas and beliefs of different cultures
Recount stories about locations, people, and cultural events in your community.
MO.SS.6.D
Cultural heritage and preservation
Describe how your community commemorates its cultural heritage.
📌7. Knowledge of the use of tools of social science inquiry6 standards
MO.SS.7.A.1
Identify, select, analyze, and evaluate resources to create a product of social science inquiry
Identify and analyze primary and secondary social studies' sources in classroom discussion with guidance and support from an adult.
MO.SS.7.A.2
Identify, select, analyze, and evaluate resources to create a product of social science inquiry
Identify and use artifacts to share information on social studies' topics. (See teacher resources for illustrative examples)
MO.SS.7.B
Use visual tools to communicate information and ideas
Create visual tools to communicate information.
MO.SS.7.D
Conducting and presenting research with appropriate resources.
Share findings about a social studies' topic.
MO.SS.7.E
Developing a research plan and identifying resources
Ask supporting questions and find answers about social studies' topics, with assistance.
MO.SS.7.F
Conducting and presenting research with appropriate resources.
Research an appropriate social studies' question and share results with an audience.