Oklahoma Social Studies K.P.2.1

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

• K.P.2.1.A

  Identify democratic principles such as equality, fairness, and respect for the law.

• K.P.2.1.B

  Identify responsibilities of people in authority in school and community settings.

• K.P.2.1.C

  Describe the purposes of rules in various settings (e.g., family, classroom, school), how rules are made, and consequences for violating rules.

01

What Students Need to Do

Students explain how rules help people stay safe and get fair turns. They describe choosing a class rule by voting and what to do when someone breaks it. They name ways teachers and crossing guards help others follow rules.

02

What Mastery Looks Like

Given a picture of children waiting for a swing, a student explains that everyone should get a turn. They suggest a rule, explain how classmates could vote on it, and name a fair response to cutting in line. They say how a crossing guard helps people cross safely.

03

Common Misconceptions

Students may think fair always means everyone gets the same thing, even when someone needs help. They may think the loudest person makes rules or that breaking a rule only leads to punishment. Some think a teacher's job is only to give directions, not to keep students safe.

04

How to Assess It

Show a picture of two children reaching for one swing. Ask, "What rule helps both children, how could your class choose it, and what should happen if someone ignores it?"

1. 01

   Give pairs toy blocks and one basket, then have the class vote on a sharing rule and try it for two minutes.

2. 02

   Show a picture of someone cutting the lunch line and ask, "What is fair, and what should the teacher do?"

3. 03

   Play Rule Match with cards showing home, classroom, and playground rules; students match each rule to a reason for it.

4. 04

   At a school crossing, point out the crossing guard and ask children how following the guard's directions keeps people safe.

• AWH.P.2.1

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

• 6.P.2.1

  The 6th Grade version of this standard.

• 5.P.2.1

  The 5th Grade version of this standard.

• 1.P.2.1

  The 1st Grade version of this standard.