Arizona State Standards for Social Studies: Grade 1

AZ.SS01-S1. American History

SS01-S1C1. Research Skills for History: Historical research is a process in which students examine topics or questions related to historical studies and/or current issues. By using primary and secondary sources effectively students obtain accurate and relevant information.

SS01-S1C1-01. Place important life events in chronological order on a timeline. 5
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SS01-S1C1-02. Retell stories to describe past events, people, and places. 13
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SS01-S1C1-03. Use primary source materials (e.g., photos, artifacts, maps) to study people and events from the past. 18
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SS01-S1C2. Early Civilizations Pre 1500: The geographic, political, economic and cultural characteristics of early civilizations made significant contributions to the later development of the United States.

SS01-S1C2-01. Recognize that the development of farming allowed groups of people to settle in one place and develop into cultures/civilizations (e.g., Ancestral Puebloans (Anasazi), Hohokam, Moundbuilders, Aztec, Mayan). 10
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SS01-S1C2-02. Recognize that settlement led to developments in farming techniques (e.g., irrigation), government, art, architecture, and communication in North America. 4
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SS01-S1C3. Exploration and Colonization 1500s - 1700s: The varied causes and effects of exploration, settlement, and colonization shaped regional and national development of the U.S.

SS01-S1C3-01. Describe the interaction of Native Americans with the Spanish (e.g., arrival of Columbus, settlement of St. Augustine, exploration of the Southwest, exchange of ideas, culture and goods). 7
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SS01-S1C3-02. Describe the interaction of Native Americans with the Pilgrims (e.g., arrival of the Mayflower, Squanto, the Wampanoag, the First Thanksgiving). 3
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SS01-S1C3-03. Describe the exchange of ideas, culture and goods between the Native Americans and the Pilgrims. 3
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SS01-S1C3-04. Recognize that the United States began as the Thirteen Colonies ruled by England. 2
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SS01-S1C3-05. Compare the way people lived in Colonial times with how people live today (e.g., housing, food transportation, school). 8
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SS01-S1C4. Revolution and New Nation

SS01-S1C4-01. No performance objectives at this grade.

SS01-S1C5. Westward Expansion

SS01-S1C5-01. No performance objectives at this grade.

SS01-S1C6. Civil War and Reconstruction

SS01-S1C6-01. No performance objectives at this grade.

SS01-S1C7. Emergence of the Modern United States

SS01-S1C7-01. No performance objectives at this grade.

SS01-S1C8. Great Depression and World War II

SS01-S1C8-01. No performance objectives at this grade.

SS01-S1C9. Postwar United States 1945 - 1970s: Postwar tensions led to social change in the U.S. and to a heightened focus on foreign policy.

SS01-S1C9-01. Recognize that Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King Jr., and Cesar Chavez worked for and supported the rights and freedoms of others. 5
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SS01-S1C10. Contemporary United States 1970s - Present: Current events and issues continue to shape our nation and our involvement in the global community.

SS01-S1C10-01. Use information from written documents, oral presentations, and the media to discuss current local and state events. 2
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AZ.SS01-S2. World History

SS01-S2C1. Research Skills for History: Historical research is a process in which students examine topics or questions related to historical studies and/or current issues.

SS01-S2C1-01. Place important life events in chronological order on a timeline. 5
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SS01-S2C1-02. Retell stories to describe past events, people, and places. 13
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SS01-S2C1-03. Use primary source materials (e.g., photos, artifacts, maps) to study people and events from the past. 18
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SS01-S2C2. Early Civilizations: The geographic, political, economic and cultural characteristics of early civilizations significantly influenced the development of later civilizations.

SS01-S2C2-01. Recognize that the development of farming allowed groups of people to settle in one place and develop into civilizations (e.g., Egypt). 2
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SS01-S2C2-02. Recognize that settlement led to the development of farming techniques (e.g., Nile River flooding), government (e.g., pharaohs), art/architecture (e.g., pyramids), and writing (e.g., hieroglyphics) which contributed to the advancement of the Ancient Egyptian civilization. 1
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SS01-S2C2-03. Recognize that civilizations in the Americas had similar characteristics to the Egyptians. 2
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SS01-S2C3. World in Transition

SS01-S2C3-01. No performance objectives at this grade.

SS01-S2C4. Renaissance and Reformation

SS01-S2C4-01. No performance objectives at this grade.

SS01-S2C5. Encounters and Exchange: Innovations, discoveries, exploration, and colonization accelerated contact, conflict, and interconnection among societies world wide, transforming and creating nations.

SS01-S2C5-01. Recognize why England and Spain wanted to rule other areas of the world. 4
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SS01-S2C6. Age of Revolution

SS01-S2C6-01. No performance objectives at this grade.

SS01-S2C7. Age of Imperialism

SS01-S2C7-01. No performance objectives at this grade.

SS01-S2C8. World at War

SS01-S2C8-01. No performance objectives at this grade.

SS01-S2C9. Contemporary World: The nations of the contemporary world are shaped by their cultural and political past. Current events, developments and issues continue to shape the global community.

SS01-S2C9-01. Use information from written documents, oral presentations, and the media to discuss current events. 2
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AZ.SS01-S3. Civics/Government

SS01-S3C1. Foundations of Government: The United States democracy is based on principles and ideals that are embodied by symbols, people and documents.

SS01-S3C1-01. Identify national symbols and monuments that represent American democracy and values: a) American flag; b) Bald Eagle; c) Statue of Liberty; d) White House; e) Washington Monument. 5
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SS01-S3C1-02. Recognize the Pledge of Allegiance and the National Anthem. 2
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SS01-S3C1-03. Practice examples of democracy in action (e.g., voting, making classroom rules). 10
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SS01-S3C1-04. Recognize how students work together to achieve common goals. 7
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SS01-S3C1-05. Discuss the significance of national holidays: a) Thanksgiving; b) Presidents' Day; c) Martin Luther King, Jr. Day; d) Fourth of July; e) Constitution Day 27
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SS01-S3C1-06. Recognize state symbols of Arizona (e.g., bird, flower, tree, flag). 2
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SS01-S3C1-07. Recognize that people in Arizona and the United States have varied backgrounds, but may share principles, goals, customs, and traditions. 18
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SS01-S3C2. Structure of Government: The United States structure of government is characterized by the separation and balance of powers.

SS01-S3C2-01. Identify the current President of the United States and Governor of Arizona. 3
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SS01-S3C3. Functions of Government

SS01-S3C3-01. No performance objectives at this grade.

SS01-S3C4. Rights, Responsibilities, and Roles of Citizenship: The rights, responsibilities and practices of United States citizenship are founded in the Constitution and the nation's history.

SS01-S3C4-01. Identify examples of responsible citizenship in the school setting and in stories about the past and present. 75
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SS01-S3C4-02. Describe the rights and responsibilities of citizenship: a) elements of fair play, good sportsmanship, and the idea of treating others the way you want to be treated; b) importance of participation and cooperation in a classroom and community; c) why there are rules and the consequences for violating them; d) responsibility of voting (every vote counts) 53
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SS01-S3C4-03. Discuss the importance of students contributing to a community (e.g., helping others, working together, cleaning up the playground.) 7
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SS01-S3C5. Government Systems of the World

SS01-S3C5-01. No performance objectives at this grade.

AZ.SS01-S4. Geography

SS01-S4C1. The World in Spatial Terms: The spatial perspective and associated geographic tools are used to organize and interpret information about people, places and environments.

SS01-S4C1-01. Recognize different types of maps (e.g., political, physical) serve various purposes. 9
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SS01-S4C1-02. Identify characteristics of maps and globes: a) compass rose; b) symbols; c) key/legend. 9
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SS01-S4C1-03. Construct a map of a familiar place (e.g., classroom, bedroom, playground) that includes a compass rose, symbols, and key/legend. 2
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SS01-S4C1-04. Recognize characteristics of human and physical features: a) physical (i.e., ocean continent, river, lake, mountains, islands); b) human (i.e., equator, North and South Poles). 9
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SS01-S4C1-05. Locate physical and human features using maps, illustrations, images, or globes: a) physical (i.e., continent, ocean, river, lake, mountains, islands) b) human (i.e., equator, North and South poles, country) 9
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SS01-S4C1-06. Locate Arizona on a map of the United States. 2
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SS01-S4C2. Places and Regions: Places and regions have distinct physical and cultural characteristics.

SS01-S4C2-01. Discuss human features (e.g., cities, parks, railroad tracks, hospitals, shops, schools) in the world. 63
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SS01-S4C2-02. Discuss physical features (e.g., mountains, rivers, deserts) in the world. 8
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SS01-S4C2-03. Recognize through images of content studied (e.g., Egypt, Arizona, local community) that places have distinct characteristics. 9
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SS01-S4C2-04. Discuss the ways places change over time. 36
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SS01-S4C3. Physical Systems: Physical processes shape the Earth and interact with plant and animal life to create, sustain, and modify ecosystems. These processes affect the distribution of resources and economic development.

SS01-S4C3-01. Identify, compare, and describe plants and animals in various habitats. 21
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SS01-S4C3-02. Identify the basic properties and uses of earth materials (rocks, soil, water, conservation). 12
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SS01-S4C3-03. Identify objects in the sky (sun, moon, stars, clouds). 72
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SS01-S4C3-04. Understand characteristics of weather patterns and how they affect daily activities. 67
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SS01-S4C4. Human Systems: Human cultures, their nature, and distribution affect societies and the Earth.

SS01-S4C4-01. Discuss elements of cultural (e.g., food, clothing, housing, sports, holidays) of a community in areas studied (e.g., local community, Arizona, Egypt). 11
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SS01-S4C4-02. Discuss how land in the students' community is used for industry, housing, business, agriculture, and recreation. 45
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SS01-S4C4-03. Describe how people earn a living in the community and the places they work. 10
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SS01-S4C5. Environment and Society: Human and environmental interactions are interdependent upon one another. Humans interact with the environment- they depend upon it, they modify it; and they adapt to it. The health and well-being of all humans depends upon an understanding of the interconnections and interdependence of human and physical systems.

SS01-S4C5-01. Identify ways (e.g., clothing, housing, crops) humans adapt to their environment. 62
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SS01-S4C5-02. Identify resources that are renewable, recyclable, and non-renewable. 12
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SS01-S4C6. Geographic Applications: Geographic thinking (asking and answering geographic questions) is used to understand spatial patterns of the past, the present, and to plan for the future.

SS01-S4C6-01. Use geography concepts and skills (e.g., recognizing patterns, mapping, graphing) to find solutions for problems (e.g., trash, leaky faucets, bike paths, traffic patterns) in the local environment. 10
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SS01-S4C6-02. Discuss geographic concepts related to current events. 9
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AZ.SS01-S5. Economics

SS01-S5C1. Foundations of Economics: The foundations of economics are the application of basic economic concepts and decision-making skills. This includes scarcity and the different methods of allocation of goods and services.

SS01-S5C1-01. Discuss the difference between basic needs and wants. 4
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SS01-S5C1-02. Recognize that people need to make choices because of limited resources. 13
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SS01-S5C1-03. Recognize that some goods are made locally and some are made elsewhere. 36
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SS01-S5C1-04. Recognize that people are buyers and sellers of goods and services. 16
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SS01-S5C1-05. Recognize various forms of U.S. currency. 25
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SS01-S5C1-06. Recognize that people save money for future goods and services. 1
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SS01-S5C2. Microeconomics

SS01-S5C2-01. No performance objectives at this grade.

SS01-S5C3. Macroeconomics

SS01-S5C3-01. No performance objectives at this grade.

SS01-S5C4. Global Economics

SS01-S5C4-01. No performance objectives at this grade.

SS01-S5C5. Personal Finance: Decision-making skills foster a person's individual standard of living. Using information wisely leads to better informed decisions as consumers, workers, investors and effective participants in society.

SS01-S5C5-01. Discuss reasons for personal savings. 1
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