📌1. Knowledge of the principles expressed in documents shaping constitutional democracy in the United States6 standards
MO.SS.1.B
Purposes and principles of the Constitution
Explain and give examples of how laws are made and changed within the state.
MO.SS.1.C
Purposes and principles of the Bill of Rights
Examine how individual rights are protected within our state.
MO.SS.1.D
Role of citizens and governments in carrying out constitutional principles
List the consequences of citizens not actively participating in their communities.
MO.SS.1.E
Character traits and civic attitudes of significant individuals
Describe the character traits and civic attitudes of influential Missourians. See teacher resources for illustrative examples.
MO.SS.1.F.1
Knowledge of the symbols of our state and nation
Describe the importance of the Pledge of Allegiance.
MO.SS.1.F.2
Knowledge of the symbols of our state and nation
Recognize and explain the significance of national symbols including national landmarks, national parks, and important memorials. See teacher resources for illustrative examples.
📌2. Knowledge of principles and processes of governance systems4 standards
MO.SS.2.A
Purposes and roles of government
Explain how governments balance individual rights with common good to solve local community or state issues.
MO.SS.2.B
Dispute resolution
Analyze peaceful resolution of disputes by the courts, or other legitimate authorities in Missouri.
MO.SS.2.C
Processes of governmental systems in decision making
Describe how authoritative decisions are made, enforced and interpreted by the state government across historical time periods and/or in current events.
MO.SS.2.D
Functions of governmental systems
Identify and explain the functions of the three branches of government in Missouri.
📌3a. Knowledge of continuity and change in the history of Missouri and the United States10 standards
MO.SS.3a.A
Understand the movement of people from many regions of the world to North America
Describe the reasons African peoples were enslaved and brought to Missouri.
MO.SS.3a.B
Historical perspective / Thinking / Passage of time
Compare and contrast the changing habitats, resources, art and daily lives of native American people in regions of the U.S.
MO.SS.3a.C
Knowledge of the contributions of significant persons in U.S. history.
Identify and describe the historical significance of the individuals from Missouri who have made contributions to our state and nation. (See teacher resources for illustrative examples)
MO.SS.3a.D
Perspectives on the American Revolution
Explain the causes of the American Revolution, including the perspectives of patriots, loyalists, Native Americans, African Americans and European allies.
MO.SS.3a.E
Political developments and reform movements in the U.S.
Discuss the causes and consequences of the Dred Scott decision on Missouri and the nation.
MO.SS.3a.F.1
Westward Expansion and settlement in the US
Describe the importance of the Louisiana Purchase and the expedition of Lewis and Clark.
MO.SS.3a.F.2
Westward Expansion and settlement in the US
Evaluate the impact of westward expansion on the Native Americans in Missouri.
MO.SS.3a.F.3
Westward Expansion and settlement in the US
Discuss issues of Missouri statehood. (See teacher resources for illustrative examples)
MO.SS.3a.G.1
Understanding the causes and consequences of the Civil War
Explain Missouri's role in the Civil War, including the concept of a border state.
MO.SS.3a.G.2
Understanding the causes and consequences of the Civil War
Describe the consequences of the Civil War in Missouri including on education, transportation, and communication.
📌4. Knowledge of economic concepts and principles4 standards
MO.SS.4.A.1
Knowledge of basic economic concepts
Explain the relationship of income, labor, and wages.
MO.SS.4.A.2
Knowledge of basic economic concepts
Compare and contrast private and public goods and services.
MO.SS.4.A.3
Knowledge of basic economic concepts
Define natural, capital and human resources.
MO.SS.4.D
Factors that influence the economy
Explain factors, past and present, that influence changes in our state's economy.
📌5. Knowledge of major elements of geographical study and analysis and their relationship to changes in society and the environment11 standards
MO.SS.5.A.1
Reading and constructing maps
Identify the properties and use of different types of maps for a variety of purposes.
MO.SS.5.A.2
Reading and constructing maps
Read and construct historical and current maps.
MO.SS.5.B.1
Understanding the concept of location to make predictions and solve problems.
Name and locate major cities, rivers, regions, and states which border Missouri.
MO.SS.5.B.2
Understanding the concept of location to make predictions and solve problems.
Describe and use absolute location using a grid system.
MO.SS.5.C.1
Understanding the concept of place
Identify and describe physical characteristics of the student's region in Missouri. (See teacher resources for illustrative examples)
MO.SS.5.C.2
Understanding the concept of place
Describe human characteristics of the student's region in Missouri. (See teacher resources for illustrative examples)
MO.SS.5.D
Relationships within places Human-Environment Interactions
Describe how people of Missouri are affected by, depend on, adapt to and change their physical environments in the past and in the present.
MO.SS.5.E
Understanding relationships between and among places
Describe how changes in communication and transportation technologies affect people's lives.
MO.SS.5.F.1
Understanding relationships between and among regions
Identify regions in Missouri.
MO.SS.5.F.2
Understanding relationships between and among regions
Compare regions in Missouri. (See teacher resources for illustrative examples)
MO.SS.5.G
Using geography to interpret, explain and predict
Explain how geography affected important events in Missouri history.
📌6. Knowledge of relationships of the individual and groups to institutions and cultural traditions5 standards
MO.SS.6.A
Cultural characteristics of all people
Compare the cultural characteristics of regions in Missouri. (See teacher resources for illustrative examples)
MO.SS.6.B
Methods of resolving conflicts
Take part in a constructive process or method for resolving conflicts.
MO.SS.6.C
Ideas and beliefs of different cultures
Research stories and songs that reflect the cultural history of Missouri.
MO.SS.6.D
Cultural heritage and preservation
Describe how people in Missouri preserve their cultural heritage.
MO.SS.6.E
Changing roles of various groups
Examine the changing roles of Native Americans, Immigrants, African Americans, women and others in Missouri history.
📌7. Knowledge of the use of tools of social science inquiry10 standards
MO.SS.7.A.1
Identify, select, analyze, and evaluate resources to create a product of social science inquiry
Select and analyze primary and secondary social studies' sources to determine importance with guidance and support.
MO.SS.7.A.2
Identify, select, analyze, and evaluate resources to create a product of social science inquiry
Create 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
With guidance and support, use visual tools and informational texts to interpret, draw conclusions, make predictions, and communicate information and ideas.
MO.SS.7.C.1
Understanding and supporting fact, opinion, bias and point of view in sources.
Identify facts and opinions in social studies' topics.
MO.SS.7.C.2
Understanding and supporting fact, opinion, bias and point of view in sources.
Identify point of view in social studies' topics.
MO.SS.7.D
Conducting and presenting research with appropriate resources.
Present social studies' research to an audience using appropriate sources.
MO.SS.7.E.1
Developing a research plan and identifying resources
Discuss types of sources that would be helpful in exploring social studies' questions.
MO.SS.7.E.2
Developing a research plan and identifying resources
Generate supporting questions about social studies' topics.
MO.SS.7.E.3
Developing a research plan and identifying resources
Use steps in a process to investigate a social studies' question.
MO.SS.7.E.4
Developing a research plan and identifying resources
Use appropriate sources to investigate social studies' questions.