Standards

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

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How to integrate standards into curriculum

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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