Oklahoma Social Studies MWH.P.1.1

MWH.P.1.1 is a cluster heading. These are the individual standards under it.

• MWH.P.1.1.A

  Evaluate the impact of perspectives, civil discourse, and democratic principles on addressing civic issues.

• MWH.P.1.1.B

  Engage in a range of deliberative and democratic processes to develop strategies to address authentic, real-world problems in community and out-of-school contex...

• MWH.P.1.1.C

  Gather and evaluate information regarding complex problems, assessing individual and collective actions taken to address them.

01

What Students Need to Do

Students use observations and local records to examine a community problem. They compare who is affected, weigh individual and group responses, and discuss a fair plan using evidence.

02

What Mastery Looks Like

A student can explain why residents, shop owners, and sanitation workers might see sidewalk litter differently. They can cite evidence, answer an objection respectfully, and propose a plan for residents and local officials.

03

Common Misconceptions

Students may mistake the loudest speaker for the person with the best evidence. They may assume a class vote settles the issue without checking costs, authority, or who is affected.

04

How to Assess It

Exit ticket: A sidewalk near school has litter, and the city can afford one new bin. Choose a location, cite one observation, name one affected group, and answer one objection.

1. 01

   Have students tally litter along the school sidewalk for five minutes, then mark the counts on a printed block map.

2. 02

   Ask whether neighbors should organize cleanups or request city bins; have students use their tally and answer one opposing view respectfully.

3. 03

   Give groups resident, shop owner, and sanitation worker role cards; hold a council vote on one bin location after each group questions a proposal.

4. 04

   Draft a public comment for a local council meeting that proposes a bin location, cites the class tally, and addresses a cost concern.

• OKH.P.1.1

  Demonstrate an understanding of the virtue of civil discourse to analyze and address real- world problems.

• 5.P.1.1

  Demonstrate an understanding of the virtue of civil discourse to analyze and address real- world problems.

• 2.P.1.1

  Demonstrate an understanding of the virtue of civil discourse to analyze and address real- world problems.

• 7.P.1.1

  Demonstrate an understanding of the virtue of civil discourse to analyze and address real- world problems.