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1 First Nine Weeks Standard 1: The student will demonstrate an understanding of his or her surroundings. Enduring Understanding: Maps and other geographic representations can communicate information about the location and features of one s surroundings. To access and utilize geographic information efficiently, effectively, and accurately, the student will: K-1.1 Identify the location school, home, neighborhood, community, city/town and state on a map. K-1.2 K-1.3 K-1.4 Illustrate the features of his or her home, school, and neighborhood by creating maps, models, and drawings. Identify his or her personal connections to places, including home, school, and neighborhood, and city or town. Recognize natural features of his or her environment (e.g., mountains and bodies of water) Recognize maps, mental maps, and geographic models as representations of spatial relationships. Find and describe the locations and conditions of places. Standard 2: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the purpose of roles of rules and authority figures in a child s life. Enduring Understanding: Rules and authority figures provide order, security, and safety in the home, school, and larger community. In order for students to participate effectively in civic life by acting responsibly with the interest of the larger community in mind, the student will: K-2.1 Explain the purpose of rules and laws and the consequences of breaking them. K-2.2 K-2.3 K-2.4 Summarize the roles of authority figures in a child s life, including those of parents and teachers. Identify authority figures in the school and community who enforce rules and laws that keep people safe, including crossing guards, bus drivers, firefighters, and police officers. Explain how following rules and obeying authority figures reflect qualities of good citizenship, including honesty, responsibility, respect, fairness, and patriotism. Identify his or her place in the family, school, society. Practice responsible citizenship within the school and community. Anderson School District Five Page 1 July 1, 2012

2 First Nine Weeks Standard 4: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the way families live and work together today as well as in the past. Enduring Understandings: We can better understand ourselves and others by examining the past. In order for students to make connections between the past and the present, they will be able to: K-4.1 K-4.4 Compare the daily lives of children and their families in the past and in the present. Recognize that families of the past have made choices to fulfill their wants and needs and that families do so in the present. Anderson School District Five Page 2 July 1, 2012

3 Second Nine Weeks Standard 1: The student will demonstrate an understanding of his or her surroundings. Enduring Understanding: Maps and other geographic representations can communicate information about the location and features of one s surroundings. In access and utilize geographic information efficiently, effectively, and accurately, the student will: K-1.1 K-1.2 K-1.3 K-1.4 Identify the location of school, home, neighborhood, community, city/town and state on a map. Illustrate the features of his or her home, school, and neighborhood by creating maps, models, and drawings. Identify his or her personal connections to places, including home, school, and neighborhood, and city or town. Recognize natural features his or her environment (e.g., mountains and bodies of water) Recognize maps, mental maps and geographic models as representations of spatial relationships. Find and describe the location and conditions of places. Standard 2: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the roles of rules and authority in a child s life. Enduring Understanding: Rules and authority figures provide order, security, and safety in the home, school, and larger community. In order for students to participate effectively in civic life by acting responsibly with the interest of the larger community in mind, they will be able to: K-2.4 Explain how following rules and obeying authority figures reflect qualities of good citizenship, including honesty, responsibility, respect, fairness, and patriotism. Anderson School District Five Page 3 July 1, 2012

4 Second Nine Weeks Standard 3: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the values that American democracy represents and upholds. Enduring Understanding: The core values of American democracy are reflected in the traditions and history of our country. To make connections among those traditions, history, and values, the student will: K-3.1 K-3.2 K-3.3 Recognize the significance of symbols of the United States that represent its democratic values, including the American flag, the bald eagle, the Statue of Liberty, the Pledge of Allegiance, and The Star Spangled Banner. Identify the reasons for our celebrating national holidays, including Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, President s Day, Memorial Day, and Independence Day. Describe the actions of important figures that reflect the values of American democracy, including George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Susan B. Anthony, Rosa Parks, and Martin Luther King Jr. Standard 4: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the way families live and work together today as well as in the past. Enduring Understandings: We can better understand ourselves and others by examining American families in the present and in the past. To make connections between the past and the present, the student will K-4.1 K-4.2 K-4.3 K-4.4 Compare the daily lives of children and their families in the past and in the present. Explain how changes in modes of transportation and communication have affected the way families live and work together. Recognize the ways that community businesses have provided goods and services for families in the past and do so in the present. Recognize that families of the past have made choices to fulfill their wants and needs and that families do so in the present. Understand that people make choices based on the scarcity of resources. Distinguish between wants and needs and consumers and producers. Anderson School District Five Page 4 July 1, 2012

5 Third Nine Weeks Standard 1: The student will demonstrate an understanding of his or her surroundings. Enduring Understanding: Maps and other geographic representations can communicate information about the location and features of one s surroundings. To access and utilize geographic information efficiently, effectively, and accurately, the student will: K-1.1 K-1.2 K-1.3 K-1.4 Identify the location of school, home, neighborhood, community, and city/town and state on a map. Illustrate features of his or her home, school, and neighborhood by creating maps, models, and drawings. Identify his or her personal connections to places, including home, school, and neighborhood, and city or town. Recognize natural features of his or her environment (e.g., mountains and bodies of water) Recognize maps, mental maps and geographic models as representations of spatial relationships. Find and describe the location and conditions of places. Standard 2: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the purpose of rules and authority figures in a child s life. Enduring Understanding: Rules and authority figures provide order, security, and safety in the home, school, and larger community. To participate effectively in civic life by acting responsibly with the interest of the larger community in mind, the student will: K-2.1 K-2.2 K-2.3 K-2.4 Explain the purposes of rules and laws and the consequences of breaking them. Summarize the roles of authority figures in a child s life, including those of parents and teachers. Identify authority figures in the school and the community who enforce rules and laws that keep people safe, including crossing guards, bus drivers, firefighters, and police officers. Explain the role of elected leaders, including mayor, governor, and president. Identify his or her place in the family, school, and community. Practice responsible citizenship within his or her school, community, and state. Anderson School District Five Page 5 July 1, 2012

6 Third Nine Weeks Standard 3: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the values that American democracy represents and upholds. Enduring Understanding: The core values of American democracy are reflected in the traditions and history of our country. To make connections among those traditions, history, and values, the student will: K-3.1 K-3.2 K-3.3 Recognize the significance of symbols of the United States that represent its democratic values, including the American flag, the bald eagle, the Statue of Liberty, the Pledge of Allegiance, and The Star Spangled Banner. Identify the reasons for celebrating national holidays, including Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, President s Day, Memorial Day, and Independence Day. Describe the actions of important figures that reflect the values of American democracy, including George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Susan B. Anthony, Rosa Parks, and Martin Luther King Jr. Measure and calculate calendar time. Anderson School District Five Page 6 July 1, 2012

7 Fourth Nine Weeks Standard 1: The student will demonstrate an understanding of his or her surroundings. Enduring Understanding: Maps and other geographic representations can communicate information about the location and features of one s surroundings. To access and utilize geographic information efficiently, effectively, and accurately, the student will: K-1.2 K-1.3 K-1.4 Illustrate the features of his or her home, school, and neighborhood by creating maps, models, and drawings. Identify his or her personal connections to places, including home, school, neighborhood, and city or town. Recognize natural features of his or her environment (e.g., mountains and bodies of water) Recognize maps, mental maps, and geographic models as representations of spatial relationships. Find and describe the locations and conditions of places. Standard 2: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the purpose of rules and authority figures in a child s life. Enduring Understanding: Rules and authority figures provide order, security, and safety in the home, school, and larger community. To participate effectively in civic life by acting responsibly with the interest of the larger community in mind, the student will: K-2.2 K-2.3 Summarize the roles of authority figures in a child s life, including those of parents and teachers. Identify authority figures in the school and community who enforce rules and laws that keep people safe, including crossing guards, bus drivers, firefighters, and police officers. Identify his or her in the family, school, and community. Practice responsible citizenship within his or her school, community, and state. Anderson School District Five Page 7 July 1, 2012

8 Fourth Nine Weeks Standard 3: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the values othat American democracy represents and upholds. Enduring Understanding: The core values of American democracy are reflected in the traditions and history of our country. To make connections among those traditions, history, and those values, the student will: K-3.2 Identify the reasons for celebrating national holidays, including Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, President s Day, Memorial Day, and Independence Day. Standard 4: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the way families live and work together today as well as in the past. Enduring Understandings: We can better understand ourselves and others by examining American families in the present and in the past. To make connections between the past and the present, the student will: K-4.3 Recognize the ways that community businesses have provided goods and services for families in the past and do so in the present. K-4.4 Recognize that families of the past have made choices to fulfill their wants and needs and that families do so in the present. Understand that people make choices based on the scarcity of resources. Distinguish between wants and needs and consumers and producers. Anderson School District Five Page 8 July 1, 2012

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