Oklahoma Social Studies K.C.1

K.C.1 is a cluster heading. These are the individual standards under it.

• K.C.1.1

  Describe the importance of being a member of a family, class, and school by explaining the purpose of rules and laws, including natural consequences of one’s ch...

• K.C.1.2

  Describe authority figures in the school and community (e.g., principal, police officers) including why they are needed.

• K.C.1.3

  Identify ways that individuals can be contributory members of the community (e.g., participate in community service projects, show respect for authority, demons...

• K.C.1.4

  Identify the importance of United States of America symbols, such as the Statue of Liberty, which represent common ideals and unite people across the nation.

• K.C.1.5

  Identify how the United States of America flag is a symbol of our country and its people, explaining the symbolism of its stripes (representing the first coloni...

• K.C.1.6

  Explain the purpose of the Pledge of Allegiance and describe appropriate flag etiquette and how to show respect during the playing of the national anthem, “The ...

01

What Students Need to Do

Children explain why families, classrooms, and schools have rules, and what can happen after a choice. They name people who help at school and in the community and give examples of fair, helpful actions. They recognize national symbols and describe respectful behavior around the flag, pledge, and anthem.

02

What Mastery Looks Like

A student explains how cutting in line affects others and suggests waiting for a turn instead. They know when to ask the principal or a police officer for help and suggest a way to help their school. They identify the Statue of Liberty as a symbol of freedom, link the flag’s 13 stripes to the first colonies and 50 stars to today’s states, and describe respect during the pledge and anthem.

03

Common Misconceptions

Some children think rules are only about avoiding punishment, not helping people stay safe and get along. They may confuse a natural consequence, like a classmate not wanting to play after being pushed, with a punishment from an adult. They may think each flag star stands for a person or that everyone must say the pledge to show respect.

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How to Assess It

Show a flag picture and ask, “What do the stripes and stars stand for?” Then ask, “A child cuts in line. What might happen, and what could they do instead?”

1. 01

   Color a flag template with 13 stripes and 50 printed stars, then tell a partner what each part stands for.

2. 02

   Show a Statue of Liberty photo and ask, “What happens when classmates exclude someone, and how could we welcome them?”

3. 03

   Play picture sort: match a school problem to the principal, a street problem to a police officer, and litter to volunteers.

4. 04

   Walk to the school flag, talk about why people say the pledge, and practice listening respectfully during an anthem recording.

• 4.P.2.1

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

• TOT.P.2.1

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

• OKH.P.2.1

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

• 8.P.2.1

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