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TCH 347Social Studies in the Elementary
School
Department of EducationShippensburg University
Han Liu, Ph. D.
National Standards Level #1: NCSS 10 Themes
Culture Time, Continuity, and Change People, Places, and Environments Individual Development and Identity Individuals, Groups, and Institutions Power, Authority, and Governance Production, Distribution, and Consumption Science, Technology, and Society Global Connections Civic Ideals and Practices
National Subject Area Standards
History http://www.education-world.com/standards/national/soc_sci/index.shtml
Geography http://www.education-world.com/standards/national/soc_sci/index.shtml
Economics http://www.education-world.com/standards/national/soc_sci/index.shtml
Civics http://www.education-world.com/standards/national/soc_sci/index.shtml
National Standards Level #2: Sample: Grade K-4 Economics
Scarcity Marginal Cost/Benefit Allocation of Goods and
Services Role of Incentives Gain from Trade Specialization and Trade Markets -- Price and
Quantity Determination Role of Price in Market
System
Role of Competition Role of Economic
Institutions Role of Money Role of Resources in
Determining Income Profit and the Entrepreneur Growth Role of Government Unemployment and Inflation
National Standards Level #3: Sample: Grade K-4 Role of Competition
At the completion of Grade 4, students should know the following benchmarks for this standard:
Competition takes place when there are many buyers and sellers of similar products.
Competition among sellers results in lower costs and prices, higher product quality, and better customer service.
PA State Standards
Three Levels: Subjects, e.g.. history,
economics… Knowledge and skill areas Specific topics of
knowledge/skills
History1. Historical Analysis and
Skills DevelopmentA. Chronological ThinkingB. Historical ComprehensionC. Historical InterpretationD. Historical Research
2. Pennsylvania HistoryA. Contributions of Individuals
and GroupsB. Documents, Artifacts and
Historical PlacesC. Influences of Continuity and
ChangeD. Conflict and Cooperation
Among Groups
3. United States HistoryA. Contributions of Individuals
and GroupsB. Documents, Artifacts and
Historical PlacesC. Influences of Continuity and
ChangeD. Conflict and Cooperation
Among Groups4. World History
A. Contributions of Individuals and Groups
B. Documents, Artifacts and Historical Places
C. Influences of Continuity and Change
D. Conflict and Cooperation Among Groups
Geography1. Basic Geographic Literacy
A. Geographic ToolsB. Location of Places and Regions
2. The Physical Characteristics of Places and RegionsA. Physical System sand PropertiesB. Physical Processes
3. The Human Characteristics of Places and RegionsA. PopulationB. CultureC. SettlementD. Economic ActivityE. Political Activity
4. The Interactions Between People and PlacesA. Impact of Physical Systems on PeopleB. Impact of People on Physical Systems
Civic & Government-11. Principles and Documents of
Government A. Purpose of GovernmentB. Rule of LawC. Principles and Ideals that Shape
GovernmentD. Documents and Ideals Shaping
Pennsylvania GovernmentE. Documents and Ideals Shaping United
States GovernmentF. Rights Created by the Pennsylvania and
United States ConstitutionsG. Use, Display and Respect for the United
States FlagH. Contributions of Framers of GovernmentI. Sources, Purposes and Functions of LawJ. Individual Rights and the Common GoodK. Roles of Symbols and HolidaysL. Role of Courts in Resolving ConflictsM. Speeches and Writings that Impact Civic
Life
2. Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship
A. Civic Rights, Responsibilities and Duties
B. Relationship Between Rights and Responsibilities
C. Sources and Resolution of Conflicts
D. Political Leadership and Public Service
E. Ways Citizens Influence Decisions and Actions of Government
F. Consequences of Violating Rules and Laws
G. Competent and Responsible Citizen
Civic & Government-23. How Government Works
A. Structure, Organization and Operation of Governments
B. Branches of GovernmentC. How a Bill Becomes a LawD. Services Performed by
GovernmentsE. Role of Leaders in
GovernmentF. Elements of the Election
ProcessG. Protection of Individual
RightsH. Impact of Interest Groups on
GovernmentI. How and Why Governments
Raise MoneyJ. Influence of the MediaK. Systems of Government
4. How International Relationships Function
A. How Customs and Traditions Influence Governments
B. Role of United States in World Affairs
C. Impact of United States on the Political Ideals of Nations
D. How Foreign Policy is Developed and Implemented
E. Purposes and Functions of International Organizations
Economics-11. Economic Systems
A. Similarities and Differences in Economic SystemsB. Traditional, Command and Market EconomicsC. Measures of Economic ActivityD. Expansion, Recession and Depression in the Economy
2. Markets and the Functions of GovernmentsA. Market TransactionsB. Costs and Benefits of CompetitionC. Function of MoneyD. Economic InstitutionsE. Changes in Supply and DemandF. Forces that Can Change PriceG. Sources of Tax RevenueH. Economic Roles for GovernmentsI. Public GoodsJ. Costs and Benefits of TaxationK. Impact of Media on the Cost and Benefits of DecisionsL. Exchange Rates
Economics-23. Scarcity and Choice
A. Scarcity and Limited ResourcesB. Economic Reasoning of ChoicesC. Allocation of ResourcesD. Marginal Analysis and Decision-
makingE. Opportunity CostF. Incentives
4. Economic InterdependenceA. SpecializationB. TradeC. Implementation or Reduction of
Trade BarriersD. Pennsylvania Economic PatternsE. Global Production and
Consumption of Goods or Services
F. Comparative AdvantageG. Geographic Patterns of
Economic Activities
5. Work and EarningsA. Factors Influencing
WagesB. Labor ProductivityC. Types of BusinessesD. Profits and LossesE. Distribution of WealthF. EntrepreneurshipG. Costs and Benefits of
SavingH. Impact of Interest Rates
Environment & Ecology1. Watersheds and
WetlandsA. CyclesB. Role of watershedsC. Physical FactorsD. Characteristics and
functions of wetlandsE. Impacts of watersheds
and wetlands2. Renewable and
Nonrenewable Resources A. UsesB. AvailabilityC. ManagementD. Influential Factors
3. Environmental Health A. Environmental Health
IssuesB. Human ActionsC. Biological Diversity
4. Agriculture and Society A. Society’s NeedsB. Agricultural scienceC. Agricultural SystemsD. Technology
Environment & Ecology5. Integrated Pest
Management A. Effects, Benefits and
ImpactsB. Health RisksC. Management Practices
6. Ecosystems and their Interactions A. Living and Nonliving
ComponentsB. CyclesC. Change over Time
7. Threatened, Endangered and Extinct Species A. DiversityB. AdaptationC. Management Strategies
8. Humans and the Environment A. Societal NeedsB. SustainabilityC. Human ImpactsD. Supply and Demand
9. Environmental Laws and Regulations A. Environmental and their
Impact
Considering the Following Standards
District Standards School Standards Personal Standards
Personal Interests: History Geography Economics Civics
Think about the Following Questions
How to integrate standards into curriculum
How to integrate standards into lesson plan
How to align standards and assessment
Pennsylvania StateSocial Studies Standards
http://www.pde.state.pa.us/social_studies/cwp/view.asp?a=202&Q=74616
http://www.pde.state.pa.us/stateboard_ed/cwp/view.asp?a=3&Q=76716
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