Social Studies

Preschool Social Studies

Civics and Government

Begin to recognize national symbols, songs, and holidays
Begin to recognize principles of citizenship
Begin to recite the Pledge of Allegiance
Begin to understand the need for rules in school and community
Identify community workers
Identify positions of authority in school and family

Geography

Begin to use directional vocabulary
Recognize areas of classroom community

Economics

Begin to recognize basic needs
Recognize modes of transportation

History

Discuss historical events

Prekindergarten Social Studies

Civics and Government

Begin to recognize national symbols, songs, and holidays
Begin to recognize principles of citizenship
Recite the Pledge of Allegiance
Begin to understand the need for rules in school and community
Recognize contributions of community workers
Identify positions of authority in family and school
Participate in a voting process

Geography

Use directional vocabulary
Recognize areas of classroom and school community
Identify globe and maps as models of geographic areas

Economics

Begin to recognize basic needs
Recognize means of payment for goods and services
Identify modes of transportation

History

Discuss historical events and people

Kindergarten Social Studies

Civics and Government

Recognize that the United States of America is our country
Recognize national symbols, songs, speeches and holidays
Recognize principles of citizenship
Recite the Pledge of Allegiance
Understand the need for rules in school and community
Recognize contributions of community workers
Identify positions of authority in family, school, and community
Participate in and begin to understand the voting process
Participate in a service project

Geography

Use directional vocabulary
Recognize areas of classroom and school community
Identify and use globes and maps
Begin to use map keys
Recite address, phone number, and birthday
Begin to recognize the concept of a greater community
Begin to recognize natural events and their effect on a community

Economics

Identify wants and needs
Discuss means of payment for goods and services
Identify modes of transportation

History

Discuss historical, cultural, and political events and people
Develop idea of passage of time using past, present, and future

First Grade Social Studies

Civics and Government

Recognize that the United States of America is our country
Identify national symbols, songs, speeches, and holidays
Recognize and begin to demonstrate principles of citizenship
Recite the Pledge of Allegiance
Understand and discuss the need for rules in school and community
Recognize that communities have laws
Discuss contributions of community workers
Identify positions of authority in family, school, and local and national government
Participate in voting and recognize the election process
Participate in a public service project

Geography

Use directional vocabulary
Identify areas of classroom, school, and local community
Use, read, and create maps with keys
Recite address, phone number, and birthday
Recognize the human and cultural concept of a greater community
Recognize natural events and their effect on a community

Economics

Discuss differences between wants and needs
Identify ways to secure basic needs
Discuss means of payment
Identify goods and services
Discuss how goods are transported

History

Discuss historical, cultural, and political events and people
Examine passage of time using past, present, and future

Second Grade Social Studies

Civics and Government

Identify and discuss national symbols, documents, songs, speeches and holidays
Recognize and demonstrate principles of citizenship
Recite the Pledge of Allegiance
Sing the National Anthem
Discuss the need for rules and laws in school and community
Discuss contributions of public servants
Discuss the responsibilities of authority figures in school and local and national government
Participate in voting and discuss the election process
Describe how community services meet people’s needs
Participate in a public service project

Geography

Identify areas of school, and local and regional community
Use, read, and create maps with keys
Write address, phone number, and birthday
Discuss the human and cultural concept of a greater community
Discuss natural events and their effect on a community

Economics

Define and explain differences between wants and needs
Identify ways to secure basic needs
Compare means of payment
Compare goods and services
Discuss how resources, transportation, and communication work within communities
Discuss different occupations in the community
Define currency, income, savings, prices, and taxes

History

Examine historical, cultural, and political events, people, and communities
Illustrate passage of time using past, present, and future
Examine the contributions of other cultures to the US lifestyle

Third Grade Social Studies

Civics and Government

Identify and discuss national symbols, documents, songs, speeches, and holidays
Recognize and demonstrate principles of citizenship
Recite the Pledge of Allegiance
Sing the National Anthem
Examine rules and laws and recognize benefits and consequences
Identify the importance of political leadership and public service
Participate in voting and examine the election process
Participate in a public service project
Identify and discuss the functions of the three branches of government

Geography

Identify areas of local, regional, and national community
Use, read, and create maps with keys
Identify places and regions through natural and political features
Examine the human and cultural characteristics of a greater community
Examine natural events and their effect on a community

Economics

Examine wants and needs
Compare and contrast means of payment
Identify and define goods, services, consumers, and producers
Discuss how resources, transportation, and communication work within communities
Identify natural and human resources
Identify and define supply and demand
Define and explain currency, income, savings, prices, and taxes

History

Examine historical, cultural, and political events, people, and communities
Identify time and place of significant events
Illustrate passage of time using past, present, and future
Compare and contrast the contributions of other cultures to the US culture
Identify historical figures, documents, and artifacts

Fourth Grade Social Studies

Civics and Government

Identify and discuss local and national symbols, documents, songs, speeches and holidays
Discuss and demonstrate principles of citizenship
Recite the Pledge of Allegiance
Sing the National Anthem
Examine rules and laws and discuss benefits and consequences
Examine the importance of political leadership and public service
Participate in voting and examine the state and national election process
Participate in a public service project
Identify and discuss the functions and responsibilities of the branches of government at the local and state levels
Discuss current events as they relate to PA

Geography

Locate and label continents and oceans
Locate and name Pennsylvania, its capital and surrounding states
Name and locate major cities, physical features, and boundaries in Pennsylvania
Use grids to locate places on a map
Use, read, and create Pennsylvania maps with keys
Examine the human and cultural characteristics of a greater Pennsylvania community
Examine natural events and their effect on Pennsylvania

Economics

Explain the use of currency in the role of business
Define and discuss the relationship of goods, services, consumers and producers in local and regional markets
Discuss how resources, transportation, communication, and technology affect Pennsylvania’s economy
Discuss natural and human resources in Pennsylvania
Define and discuss supply and demand
Identify Pennsylvania’s entrepreneurs and their contributions
Identify and define imports and exports and discuss trade
Explain and discuss currency, income, savings, prices, taxes, and profit

History

Examine historical, cultural, and political events, people, and communities in Pennsylvania
Identify time and place of significant events in Pennsylvania
Use and create a timeline
Compare and contrast the contributions of other cultures and events to the Pennsylvania culture
Identify Pennsylvania historical figures, documents, and artifacts

Fifth Grade Social Studies

Civics and Government

Discuss and explain national symbols, documents, songs, speeches and holidays
Discuss and demonstrate principles of citizenship
Recite the Pledge of Allegiance
Sing the National Anthem
Examine rules and laws and discuss benefits and consequences
Examine the importance of political leadership and public service
Participate in voting and examine the state and national election process
Examine the history of voting
Participate in a public service project
Identify and discuss the functions and responsibilities of the three branches of national government
Discuss the creation of our government as a representative government
Discuss state’s rights versus federal rights
Evaluate the rights and responsibilities of citizens in a democracy
Discuss current events and the role the media plays in reporting issues

Geography

Locate and label physical features of globes and maps
Use latitude and longitude lines
Locate and label states and capitals
Name and locate major cities, physical features, and boundaries in the United States
Use and create maps with keys
Examine the human and cultural characteristics of the United States
Examine natural events and their effect on United States

Economics

Explain the use of currency in the role of business
Define and discuss the relationship of goods, services, consumers and producers in local, regional, and national markets
Discuss how resources, transportation, communication, and technology affect United State’s economy
Recognize the role of the United States government in economic activities
Discuss natural and human resources in the United States
Define and discuss supply and demand
Identify and define imports and exports and discuss trade
Identify United States entrepreneurs and their contributions
Explain and discuss currency, income, savings, prices, taxes, and profit

History

Examine historical, cultural, and political impact of events, people, and communities in the United States
Identify time and place of significant events in the United States
Use and create a timeline
Compare and contrast the contributions of other cultures and events to United States culture
Identify United States historical figures, documents, and artifacts
Discuss the role of media in United States history

Sixth Grade Social Studies

Civics and Government

Discuss and explain the importance of national symbols, songs, speeches and holidays
Relate national documents to United States government
Analyze and demonstrate principles of citizenship
Recite the Pledge of Allegiance
Explain the role of courts in resolving conflicts over the principles and ideals of local, state, and federal government
Examine and discuss the importance of political leadership and public service
Participate in and examine the election process
Participate in a public service project
Describe the functions and responsibilities of the three branches of national government
Describe state’s rights versus federal rights
Compare the United States system of government to other forms of government
Describe differences between direct and representative democracy
Discuss current events and the role the media plays in reporting issues

Geography

Locate and label physical, human, and historical features on globes and maps
Use latitude and longitude line on a globe
Use and create maps with keys
Examine the human and cultural characteristics of the World
Examine natural events and their effect on the World

Economics

Analyze the relationship of goods, services, consumers and producers in an international market
Discuss and explain how resources, transportation, communication, and technology affect World economy
Recognize different economies throughout the world
Define and describe supply and demand
Discuss entrepreneurs and their contributions to free enterprise
Explain and discuss currency, income, savings, prices, taxes, and profit and loss
Discuss the impact of education, skills, and training on future earnings
Describe division of labor
Discuss impact of trade

History

Examine historical, cultural, religious, and political impact of events, people, and communities in the Ancient World
Identify time and place of significant events in the Ancient World
Discuss historical events in chronological order
Compare and contrast Ancient cultures
Identify Ancient historical figures, documents, and artifacts
Discuss and explain the role of communication in the Ancient World
Define the fundamentals of historical interpretation (fact versus opinion, points of view, issues, illustrations)

Seventh Grade Social Studies

Civics and Government

Analyze national symbols, songs, speeches and holidays and their impact on civic life
Relate national documents to United States government
Analyze and demonstrate principles of citizenship
Recite the Pledge of Allegiance
Explain the role of courts in resolving conflicts over the principles and ideals of local, state, and federal government
Analyze the importance of political leadership and public service
Participate in and examine the election process
Participate in a public service project
Differentiate the functions and responsibilities of the three branches of national government
Compare and contrast the United States system of government to other systems of government
Compare state’s rights versus federal rights
Discuss current events and the role the media plays in reporting issues
Discuss the importance of freedom of the press and how public officials use the media to communicate with citizens

Geography

Locate and label physical, human, and historical features on globes, maps, and atlases
Use latitude and longitude lines on a globe
Use and create maps with keys
Examine the human, physical, and cultural characteristics of the World
Examine natural events and their effect on the World

Economics

Analyze the relationship of goods, services, consumers and producers in an international market
Discuss and explain how resources, transportation, communication, and technology affect World economy
Compare and contrast different economies throughout the world
Analyze the effect supply and demand on World trade
Describe the contributions of entrepreneurs to free enterprise
Explain and discuss currency, income, savings, prices, taxes, profit and loss, and interest rates and their impact on local and World economy
Discuss government’s role in an economy
Explain the impact of education, skills, and training on future earnings
Describe division of labor

History

Examine historical, cultural, religious, and political impact of events, people, and communities in Early World History (300 AD to 1492 AD)
Identify time and place of significant events in Early World History
Discuss historical events in chronological order
Compare and contrast Early World cultures
Identify Early World historical figures, documents, and artifacts
Discuss and explain the role of communication in Early World History
Define the fundamentals of historical interpretation (fact versus opinion, points of view, issues, illustrations)

Eighth Grade Social Studies

Civics and Government

Analyze national symbols, songs, speeches and holidays and their impact on civic life
Compare and contrast national documents to United States government
Analyze and demonstrate principles of citizenship
Recite the Pledge of Allegiance
Discuss the impact of court decisions and laws on American culture
Analyze the importance of political leadership and public service
Participate in and examine the election process
Participate in a public service project
Differentiate the functions and responsibilities of the three branches of national government
Compare and contrast the United States system of government to other systems of government
Compare state’s rights versus federal rights
Discuss current events and the role the media plays in reporting issues
Discuss foreign policy and its impact on the United States and the World
Discuss the importance of freedom of the press and how public officials use the media to communicate with citizens

Geography

Locate and label physical, human, and historical features on globes, maps, and atlases
Use latitude and longitude lines on a globe, maps, and in atlases
Use and create maps with keys
Examine the human, physical, and cultural characteristics of the World
Examine natural events and their effect on the World

Economics

Analyze the relationship of goods, services, consumers and producers in the international market
Discuss and explain how resources, transportation, communication, and technology affect World economy
Compare and contrast different economies throughout the world
Analyze the effect supply and demand have on World trade
Describe the contributions of entrepreneurs to free enterprise
Explain and discuss currency, income, savings, prices, taxes, profit and loss, and interest rates and their impact on local and World economy
Discuss government’s role in an economy
Explain the impact of education, skills, and training on future earnings
Explain division of labor

History

Examine historical, cultural, religious, and political impact of events, people, and communities in American History (1492 through 1960s)
Identify time and place of significant events in American History
Discuss historical events in chronological order
Compare and contrast American cultures
Discuss and analyze American historical figures, documents, and artifacts
Discuss and explain the role of communication in American History
Define the fundamentals of historical interpretation (fact versus opinion, points of view, issues, illustrations)

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