Oklahoma Social Studies 2.P.2.1

2.P.2.1 is a cluster heading. These are the individual standards under it.

• 2.P.2.1.A

  Describe civic virtues and democratic principles such as equality, fairness, and respect for legitimate authority.

• 2.P.2.1.B

  Describe the basic structure of government at the local, state, and Tribal levels, including the importance of citizen participation

• 2.P.2.1.C

  Explain the purposes of laws and government in the community and state, examining the role of elected officials in making laws.

01

What Students Need to Do

Students explain why communities make laws and how elected leaders help make them. They compare city, state, and Tribal governments. They give examples of fairness, equality, respect for lawful authority, and ways people can take part.

02

What Mastery Looks Like

A student can match a city council, state legislature, and Tribal council to the governments they serve. They can explain how laws help a community and name a way people can speak to leaders. They can tell why a rule should be fair, even if they dislike it.

03

Common Misconceptions

Students may think a governor makes laws alone or that a class vote can cancel any rule. They may treat Tribal governments as city offices rather than governments of sovereign nations. They may think fairness always means identical treatment or that children cannot speak up because they cannot vote.

04

How to Assess It

On an exit ticket, have students match city council, state legislature, and Tribal council to city, state, or Tribal nation. Ask why laws help and how people can speak up.

1. 01

   Give pairs six counters for a pretend playground budget; let them vote on repairs and check who got a chance to speak.

2. 02

   Have partners discuss whether a class vote should cancel a fire drill and who has authority to set safety rules.

3. 03

   Make three mats labeled city, state, and Tribal nation; students sort cards showing a city council, state legislature, and Tribal council.

4. 04

   Show a city council agenda and a Tribal nation's government website; have students find a meeting date or contact page.

• 7.P.2.1

  The 7th Grade version of this standard.

• E.P.2.1

  Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of government, the benefits of democratic systems, and their responsibilities as citizens.

• 3.P.2.1

  The 3rd Grade version of this standard.

• WG.P.2.1

  Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of government, the benefits of democratic systems, and their responsibilities as citizens.