Missouri K–6 social studies standards

Describe examples of scarcity within your family and school.

Describe examples of opportunity cost within your family and school.

Describe examples of needs and wants within your family and school.

Identify maps and globes as representations of real places.

With assistance, read, construct, and use maps of familiar places such as the classroom, the home, the bedroom etc.

Match legend symbols to map features.

Apply positional words to locations within the classroom.

Describe why groups need to make decisions and how those decisions are made in families and classrooms.

Describe roles and responsibilities of people in authority in families and in groups.

Create a personal history.

Compare your family in the past and present.

Describe the contributions of people typically studied in K-5 programs associated with national holidays.

Identify reasons for making rules within the school.

Discuss the concept of individual rights.

Describe the character traits of role models within your family or school.

Identify the flag as a symbol of our nation.

Recite the Pledge of Allegiance.

Describe cultural characteristics of your family and class members including language, celebrations, customs, holidays, artistic expression, food, dress, and traditions.

Explain how to resolve disputes peacefully in the classroom and on the playground.

Share stories related to your family cultural traditions and family lore.

Describe how you and your family remember and commemorate your cultural heritage.

Label and analyze different social studies' sources with guidance and support from an adult.

Use artifacts to share information on social studies' topics.

Use visual tools to communicate information.

Share findings about a topic.

Ask questions and find answers about a topic, with assistance.

Describe examples of scarcity within your school and community.

Describe examples of goods and services within your school and community.

Describe consumers and producers and the relationship to goods and services within your school and community.

Identify globes as representations of real places.

With assistance, read, construct, and use maps which have a title and key.

Describe how maps are created for different purposes such as a school fire drill, a trip to the zoo etc.

Use a compass rose to identify cardinal directions on a map.

Locate a place by pointing it out on a map and by describing its relative location.

Identify physical characteristics of your community.

Describe human characteristics of your community.

Describe how authoritative decisions are made, enforced and interpreted within schools and local communities (e.g., explain what rules mean in specific cases).

Describe roles and responsibilities of people in government, such as a judge, mayor, police, city council member, in a community.

Compare and contrast our community in the past and present (e.g., schools, land usage, communication).

Describe the contributions of people typically studied in K-5 programs associated with national holidays.

Identify and explain why cities make laws.

Discuss how individual rights are protected.

Give examples of being an active and informed citizen in your classroom and community.

Describe the character traits of role models within your community.

Recognize and explain the significance of the Statue of Liberty, U.S. Capitol, Bald Eagle and the Liberty Bell.

Recognize and explain the significance of symbols of your local community.

Describe cultural characteristics of your school & community.

Propose peaceful resolutions of disputes in the classroom and on the playground.

Recount stories about locations, people, and events in your community.

Describe how your community commemorates its cultural heritage.

Identify and analyze primary and secondary social studies' sources in classroom discussion with guidance and support from an adult.

Identify and use artifacts to share information on social studies' topics.

Create visual tools to communicate information.

Share findings about a topic.

Ask questions and find answers about a topic with assistance.

Describe consumption and production and the relationship to goods and services within your region.

Demonstrate how people use money to buy and sell goods and services.

Demonstrate how people barter to exchange goods and services.

Explain the relationship of income, labor and wages.

Conduct a personal cost-benefit analysis.

Read and construct maps with title and key.

Identify the properties and use of different types of maps for a variety of purposes.

Name and locate the regions in your community.

Name and locate regions of the world.

Identify and describe physical characteristics of the world.

Identify and describe physical characteristics of the student's region in Missouri.

Describe human characteristics of the student's region in Missouri.

Describe different types of communication and transportation and identify their advantages and disadvantages.

Describe how transportation and communication systems have facilitated the movement of people, products, and ideas.

Define the concept of regions as places which have unifying political, physical, or cultural characteristics.

Identify examples of different regions in Missouri.

Describe why people of different groups settle more in one place or region than another.

Explain how geography affects the way people live today.

Distinguish the responsibilities and powers of government officials at various levels and branches of government in authoritative decision making.

Identify and explain the concept of branches and functions of government.

Compare the culture and people in our community across multiple time periods.

Compare and contrast the changing habitats, resources, art and daily lives of native American people in regions of the U.S.

Describe the contributions of inventors or pioneers in their field who influenced progress in our nation.

Explain and give examples of how laws and rules are made and changed within the community.

Examine how individual rights are protected within a community.

Analyze how being an active and informed citizen makes a difference in your community.

List the consequences of citizens not actively participating in their communities.

Describe the character traits and civic attitudes of inventors or pioneers in their field who influenced progress in the nation.

Describe the importance of the Pledge of Allegiance.

Recognize and explain the significance of national symbols including national landmarks, national parks, and important memorials.

Compare the cultural characteristics of regions in the state.

Demonstrate a peaceful resolution to a dispute.

Recall stories and songs that reflect the cultural history of peoples from various regions in the United States including regional folk figures, Native American legends and African American folktales.

Describe how regions commemorate cultural heritage.

Describe and analyze primary and secondary social studies' sources in classroom discussion with guidance and support.

Select and use artifacts to share information on social studies' topics.

Use visual tools and informational texts to communicate information.

Explain the difference between fact and opinion in social studies' topics.

Explain the concept of point of view in social studies' topics.

Share findings about a topic.

Develop supporting questions about social studies' topics, with assistance.

Describe a process to answer those questions.

Discuss types of sources that would be helpful in exploring social studies' questions.

Compare and contrast private and public goods and services.

Distinguish among natural, capital and human resources.

Define economy.

Explain supply and demand.

Conduct a public cost-benefit analysis.

Define taxes and explain how taxes are generated and used.

Explain the factors, past and present, that influence changes in our state's economy.

Read and construct historical and current maps.

Name and locate major cities, rivers, regions, & border states of Missouri.

Describe and use absolute location using a grid system.

Identify and compare physical characteristics of Missouri.

Describe human geographic characteristics of Missouri.

Describe how people of Missouri are affected by, depend on, adapt to and change their physical environments in the past and in the present.

Describe how changes in communication and transportation technologies affect people's lives.

Identify regions in Missouri.

Compare regions in Missouri.

Explain how geography affected important events in Missouri history.

Explain how governments balance individual rights with common good to solve local community or state issues.

Analyze peaceful resolution of disputes by the courts, or other legitimate authorities in Missouri.

Describe how authoritative decisions are made, enforced and interpreted by the state government across historical time periods and/or in current events.

Identify and explain the functions of the three branches of government in Missouri.

Describe the migration of native Americans to Missouri prior to European settlement in the state.

Describe the discovery, exploration and early settlement of Missouri by European immigrants.

Describe the reasons African peoples were enslaved and brought to Missouri.

Examine cultural interactions and conflicts among Native Americans, European immigrants and enslaved and free African-Americans in Missouri.

Examine changing cultural interactions and conflicts among Missourians after the Civil War.

Identify and describe the historical significance of the individuals from Missouri who have made contributions to our state and nation.

Discuss the causes and consequences of the Dred Scott decision on Missouri and the nation.

Describe the importance of the Louisiana Purchase and the expedition of Lewis and Clark.

Evaluate the impact of westward expansion on the Native Americans in Missouri.

Discuss issues of Missouri statehood.

Explain Missouri's role in the Civil War, including the concept of a border state.

Describe the changes in Missouri since the Civil War in education, transportation and communication.

Explain and give examples of how laws are made and changed within the state.

Explain the major purposes of the Missouri Constitution.

Examine how individual rights are protected within our state.

Explain how the State of Missouri relies on responsible participation and draw implications for how people should participate.

Describe the character traits and civic attitudes of influential Missourians.

Explain how the National Anthem symbolizes our nation.

Recognize and explain the significance of the Gateway Arch and the Great Seal of Missouri and other symbols of our state.

Compare the cultural characteristics of regions in Missouri.

Take part in a constructive process or method for resolving conflicts.

Research stories and songs that reflect the cultural history of Missouri.

Describe how people in Missouri preserve their cultural heritage.

Examine the changing roles of Native Americans, Immigrants, African Americans, women and others in Missouri history.

Select and analyze primary and secondary social studies' sources to determine importance with guidance and support.

Create and use artifacts to share information on social studies' topics.

With guidance and support, use visual tools and informational texts to interpret, draw conclusions, make predictions, and communicate information and ideas.

Identify facts and opinions in social studies' topics.

Identify point of view in social studies' topics.

Present social studies' research to an audience using appropriate sources.

Generate supporting questions about social studies' topics.

Use steps in a process to investigate a social studies' question.

Use appropriate sources to investigate social studies' questions.

Investigate an appropriate social studies' question and share results with assistance, if needed.

Compare and contrast saving and financial investment.

Explain the relationship between profit and loss in economic decisions.

Distinguish among natural, capital and human resources.

Conduct a public cost-benefit analysis.

Explain how the government utilizes taxes to provide goods and services.

Explain the factors, past and present, that influence changes in regional economies.

Construct and interpret historical and current maps.

Name and locate specific regions, states, capitals, river systems and mountain ranges in the United States based on historical or current topics.

Identify and compare physical characteristics of specific regions within the nation.

Identify and compare diverse human characteristics of the nation.

Analyze how people are affected by, depend on, adapt to and change their physical environments in the past and in the present.

Analyze how changes in communication and transportation technologies affect people's lives.

Identify different kinds of regions in the United States and analyze how their characteristics affect people who live there.

Use geography to interpret the past and predict future consequences as appropriate to topics or eras discussed.

Explain how the purpose and roles of government were debated c. early settlements to 1800.

Analyze peaceful resolution of disputes by courts or other legitimate authorities in U.S. history from early settlement to c. 1800.

Explain how authoritative decisions are made, enforced and interpreted by the federal government across historical time periods and/or current events.

Identify and explain the functions of the three branches of government in the federal government.

Describe the migrations of native Americans prior to 1800.

Describe the discovery, exploration and early settlement of America by Europeans prior to 1800.

Describe the reasons African peoples were enslaved and brought to the Americas prior to 1800.

Examine cultural interactions and conflicts among Native Americans, Immigrants from Europe, and enslaved and free Africans and African Americans prior to c. 1800.

Identify and describe the contributions of historically significant individuals to America and the United States prior to c. 1800.

Explain the causes of the American Revolution, including the perspectives of patriots, loyalists, Native Americans, African Americans and European allies.

Explain the factors that contributed to the colonists' success.

Describe the historical context for the drafting of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution and the Bill of Rights.

Explain how the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution and the Bill of Rights affected people in the United States prior to c. 1800.

Investigate the causes and consequences of westward expansion prior to 1800.

With assistance, read and analyze the text of the Declaration of Independence to determine important principles that it contains including inalienable rights, government by the consent of the governed and the redress of grievances.

Explain the major purpose of the Constitution.

With assistance, research and analyze the text of the U.S. Constitution to determine important principles such as limited government, rule of law, majority rules, minority rights, separation of powers, checks and balances and popular sovereignty.

Explain the major purpose of the Bill of Rights.

Identify important principles in the Bill of Rights.

Examine ways by which citizens have effectively voiced opinions, monitored government, and brought about change both past and present.

Describe the character traits and civic attitudes of historically significant individuals in American history prior to c. 1800.

Recognize and explain the significance of national symbols associated with historical events and time periods being studied.

Compare cultural characteristics across historical time periods in U.S. history prior to c. 1800.

Apply constructive processes or methods for resolving conflicts.

Research stories and songs that reflect the cultural history of the early United States prior to 1800.

Analyze the preservation of cultural life, celebrations, traditions, and commemorations over time.

Examine roles among Native Americans, Immigrants, African Americans, women and others from early migrations to c. 1800.

Select, analyze, and evaluate primary and secondary social studies' sources with guidance and support.

Analyze and use artifacts to share information on social studies' topics.

Use visual tools and informational texts to interpret, draw conclusions, make predictions, and communicate information and ideas with guidance and support, as needed

Create products such as maps, graphs, timelines, charts, models, diagrams, etc. to communicate information and understanding.

Distinguish between fact and opinion and recognize bias and point of view in social studies' topics.

With assistance, conduct and present social studies' research to an audience using appropriate sources.

Generate compelling research questions about a social studies' topic.

Apply a research process to a compelling social studies' question.

Identify and use appropriate resources for investigating a compelling social studies' question.

Research an appropriate social studies' question and share results with an audience.

Explain how scarcity, supply and demand, opportunity costs, income, labor, wages and other economic concepts affect our nation's past, present and future.

Explain the factors, past and present, that influence changes in our nation's economy.

Use an economic lens to describe the impact of migration on the immigrants and the United States c. 1800-2000.

Use geographic sources to acquire information, answer questions and solve problems.

Construct maps for relevant social studies topics.

Name and locate specific regions, states, capitals, river systems and mountain ranges in the United States based on historical or current topics.

Locate and describe real places, using absolute and relative location.

Describe and analyze physical characteristics of the nation.

Describe and analyze diverse human characteristics of the nation.

Evaluate how people are affected by, depend on, adapt to and change their physical environments in the past and in the present.

Evaluate how changes in communication and transportation technologies affect people's lives.

Describe different regions in the United States and analyze how their characteristics affect people who live there.

Use geography to interpret the past, explain the present and plan for the future as appropriate to topics or eras discussed.

Use a geographic lens to describe the impact of migration on the immigrants and the United States c. 1800-2000.

Explain how the purpose and role of government have been debated across historical time periods to current times.

Analyze peaceful resolution of disputes by courts or other legitimate authorities in U.S. history from 1800 – 2000.

Analyze how authoritative decisions are made, enforced and interpreted by the federal government across historical time periods and current events.

Distinguish between powers and functions of local, state and national government in the past and present.

Outline the territorial expansion of the United States.

Describe the impact of migration on immigrants and the United States c. 1800-2000.

Examine cultural interactions and conflicts among Native Americans, European Americans and African-Americans from c. 1800 – 2000.

Identify and describe the contributions of historically significant individuals from 1800 – 2000. (e.g., Presidents, William Lloyd Garrison, Harriet Tubman, Frederick Douglass, Harriet Beecher Stowe, John Brown, Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth C. Stanton, Robert E. Lee, Jefferson Davis, Alexander G. Bell, Crazy Horse, Sitting Bull, Andrew Carnegie, Jane Adams, Nelson D. Rockefeller, Mark Twain, Thomas Edison, Booker T. Washington, George W. Carver, W.E.B. Du Bois, Eleanor Roosevelt, Henry Ford, the Wright brothers, Al Capone, Charles Lindbergh, Lewis Hine, etc.).

Explain the causes and consequences of major political developments and reform in U.S. history from c. 1800-2000

Investigate the causes and consequences of westward expansion c. 1800-2000 (e.g. Texas and the Mexican War, Oregon Territory, California Gold Rush and others).

Identify political, economic and social causes and consequences of the Civil War and Reconstruction.

Identify political, economic, and social causes and consequences of the Great Depression.

Identify political, economic, and social causes and consequences of World War I and WWII on the United States.

Identify political, economic, and social causes and consequences of the Cold War on the United States.

Apply the principles of the Declaration of Independence to the historical time periods being studied and to current events.

Apply the principles of the U.S. Constitution to the historical time periods being studied and to current events.

Apply the principles of the Bill of Rights to historical time periods being studied and to current events.

Analyze ways by which citizens have effectively voiced opinions, monitored government, and brought about change both past and present.

Describe the character traits and civic attitudes of historically significant individuals in the United States history from c. 1800 – 2000.

Recognize and explain the significance of national symbols associated with historical events and time periods being studied.

Compare cultural characteristics across historical time periods in the U.S. post c. 1800.

Describe the cultural impact of migration on the immigrants and the United States c. 1800-2000.

Evaluate constructive processes or methods for resolving conflicts.

Research stories and songs that reflect the cultural history of the United States c. 1800-2000.

Analyze the preservation of cultural life, celebrations, traditions, and commemorations over time.

Examine the changing roles among Native Americans, Immigrants, African Americans, women and others from 1800-2000.

Use visual tools to interpret, draw conclusions, make predictions, and communicate information and ideas.

Identify, select, analyze, evaluate, and use resources to create a product of social science inquiry.

Evaluate and use artifacts to share information on social studies' topics.

Create and present products such as maps, graphs, timelines, charts and models, diagrams etc. to communicate information and understanding on social studies' topics.

Explain how facts and opinions affect point of view and/or bias in social studies' topics.

Identify, research, and defend a point of view on a social studies' topic.

Conduct and present social studies' research to an audience using appropriate sources.

Generate compelling research questions about a social studies' topic.

Create and apply a research process to investigate a compelling social studies' question.

Evaluate and use appropriate resources for investigating a compelling social studies' question.

Conduct and present research on a social studies' question to an audience, using appropriate sources.

Research and defend a point of view/position on a social studies' question.

Analyze political compromises over slavery in the territories to explain intensifying sectional conflicts

Trace the events as well as political, cultural, economic, and social conditions leading to conflict between Northern and Southern states.

Describe critical developments and turning points in the Civil War, including major battles.

Create and use tools to analyze a chronological sequence of related events in American history.

Explain connections between historical context and peoples’ perspectives at the time in American history.

With assistance, develop a research plan, identify appropriate resources for investigating social studies’ topics and create a research product which applies an aspect of American history prior to c. 1870 to a contemporary issue.

Using an inquiry lens, develop compelling questions about American history prior to 1870, to determine helpful resources and consider multiple points of views represented in the resources.

Analyze the causes and consequences of a specific problem in American history prior to c. 1870 as well as the challenges and opportunities faced by those trying to address the problem.

Using an American history lens, examine the opportunity costs and benefits of economic decisions on society as a whole as well as on individuals prior to c. 1870

Create and use maps and other graphic representations in order to explain relationships and reveal patterns or trends in American history prior to c. 1870.

Explain how the physical and human characteristics of regions in the Americas prior to c. 1870 are connected to changing identity and culture.

Locate major cities of Missouri, the United States, and the world; states of the United States and key world nations; the world’s continents, and oceans; and major topographical features of the United States.

Create and use maps and other graphic representations in order to explain relationships and reveal patterns or trends in United States’ history prior to c.1870.

Explain how the physical and human characteristics of regions in the Americas prior to c.1870 are connected to changing identity and culture.

Locate major cities of Missouri, the United States, and the world; states of the United States and key world nations; the world’s continents, and oceans; and major topographical features of the United States.

Analyze laws, policies, and processes to determine how governmental systems affect individuals and groups in society in United States history prior to c.1870.

Create and use tools to analyze a chronological sequence of related events in United States history.

With assistance, develop a research plan, identify appropriate resources for investigating social studies topics, and create and present a research product which applies an aspect of United States history prior to c. 1870 to a contemporary issue.

Using an inquiry lens, develop compelling questions about United States history prior to c. 1870 to determine helpful resources and consider multiple points of views represented in the resources.

Analyze the causes and consequences of a specific problem in United States history prior to c. 1870 as well as the challenges and opportunities faced by those trying to address the problem.

Using an American history lens, describe how peoples’ perspectives shaped the sources/artifacts they created.

Using an American history lens, examine the origins and impact of social structures and stratification on societies and relationships between peoples.

Using an American history lens, describe how peoples’ perspectives shaped the sources/artifacts they created.

Using an American history lens, examine the origins and impact of social structures and stratification on societies and relationships between peoples.

Trace the causes and consequences of indigenous peoples arriving in the Americas beginning c. 15,000 BCE.

Comparemotivating factors leading Europeans to settle in the New World to explain colonial diversity and regionaldifferences in North and South America.

Trace the causes and consequences of conflict and cooperation between Native Americans and North and South American colonists using multiple viewpoints.

Describe the causes and consequences of the Seven Years War as a turning point in American history.

Analyze the concept of Manifest Destiny as a catalyst for change in American history.

Compare sources of labor, emerging economic production, and availability of land in the New World and their impact on economic development in North and South America.

Analyze the mercantile system to explain colonial responses to economic control by European nations including Great Britain.

Analyze diverseNative American cultures in North, Central and South America to explain the way they adapted to their various environments.

Analyze the geography of colonial regions to explain their cultural, social and economicdifferences.

Compare major patterns of population distribution, demographics and migrations in the United States and the impact of those patterns on cultures and community life.

Analyze diverse Native American cultures in North, Central and South America to explain the ways they adapted to their various environments.

Analyze the geography of colonial regions in North and South America to explain their cultural, social and economic differences.

Compare major patterns of population distribution, demographics and migrations in the United States and the impact of those patterns on cultures and community life.

Compare the governmental systems of European powers to determine their effect on colonization in the Americas.

Explain how the founding of European colonies influenced their governments and expectations for self-rule.

Analyze local and colonial governments to trace the factors influencing their structure and function.

Trace the causes and consequences of indigenous. peoples arriving in the Americas beginning c. 15,000 BCE.

Compare factors motivating Europeans to explore and settle in the New World to explain colonial diversity and regional differences in North and South America.

Trace the causes and consequences of conflict and cooperation between Native Americans and North and South American colonists using multiple viewpoints.

Describe the causes and consequences of the Seven Years War as a turning point in American history.

Analyze the concept of Manifest Destiny as a catalyst for change in American history.

Analyze the religious, cultural, political and intellectual developments of Spanish, Portuguese, British and French regions to explain the development of diverse cultures throughout the Americas.

Analyze the religious, cultural, and intellectual developments of the European colonies to explain the development of regionalism and an American identity.

Compare and contrast the interaction of European settlers with Native Americans in both North and South America.

Analyze the religious, cultural, political and intellectual developments of Spanish, Portuguese, British and French regions to explain the development of diverse cultures throughout the Americas.

Analyze the religious, cultural, and intellectual developments of the European colonies to explain the development of regionalism and an American identity.

Compare and contrast the interaction of European settlers with Native Americans in both North and South America.

Trace the events leading to escalating conflict between Great Britainand the colonies, from multiple viewpoints.

Analyze the Declaration of Independence to determine the historical context and political philosophies that influenced its creation.

Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the American colonies and Great Britain to explain the American victory in the Revolution.

Explain the major debates that occurred during the adoption of the Constitution and their ultimate resolution.

Evaluate the responses of early American leaders to the social, political, economic and religious challenges facing the new nation.

Infer how events of this period led to the development of philosophies, interest groups and political parties.

Describe the function and purpose of taxes imposed by Great Britain following the Seven Years War, evaluating colonial responses to them.

Compare the emerging economic characteristics of the nation and colonial regions to make predictions about future expansion and conflict.

Trace the development of the American economic system to explain how taxes, tariffs, and monetary policies were used to establish sustainability and growth.

Draw conclusions about regional conflict and cooperation as a consequence of physical geography.

Evaluate the relationships among population, representation, and their effect on power in the new government.

Compare major patterns of population distribution, demographics and migrations in the United States during this era c. 1763-1812.

Draw conclusions about regional conflict and cooperation as a consequence of physical geography.

Evaluate the relationships among population, representation, and their effect on power in the new government.

Compare major patterns of population distribution, demographics and migrations in the United States during this era c. 1763-1812.

Evaluate the successes and challenges of the Articles of Confederation to explain the need for a Constitutional Convention.

Apply the principles of rule of law, representation, separation of powers, checks and balances, and federalism to explain the purposes and functions of the Constitution.

Describe the origins and purposes of the Bill of Rights and evaluate the enduring significance of these concepts to the preservation of individual rights and liberties.

Examine elections, issues, laws, and events of this time period to explain how the concepts of judicial review, elastic clause, and an amendment process were established or used to meet challenges.

Evaluate the impact of the French and Indian Wars on Great Britain’s approach to colonial rule.

Apply the concept of representation to the conflict between the colonies and Great Britain.

Apply the principles of inalienable rights, popular sovereignty, natural rights, and social contract to evaluate the purpose and legacy of the Declaration of Independence.

Evaluate the successes and challenges of the Articles of Confederation to explain the need for a Constitutional Convention.