BPS District Social Studies Standards Book
SST Domains
K-12 Civics
Civics
Students understand the development, functions, and forms of various political institutions and the role of the citizen in government and society.
SST-K_2.C Civics Domain
Origin, Purpose, and Function.
Roles and Involvement of United States Citizens and Residents.
- SST-K_2.C.01 Explain reasons for, and purposes of, rules, laws, and positions of authority.
- SST-K_2.C.02 Explain why people form governments.
- SST-K_2.C.03 Identify services provided by the local government and how they affect the lives of its citizens/residents.
- SST-K_2.C.05 Identify ways citizens and/or residents participate in community decisions.
- SST-K_2.C.06 Describe important rights and responsibilities of citizens/ residents.
- SST-K_2.C.07 Explain and/or participate in a project to help or inform others about an issue.
SST-3_5.C Civics Domain
Origin, Purpose, and Function.
Roles and Involvement of United States Citizens and Residents.
- SST-3_5.C.01 Compare and contrast the responsibilities and powers of government officials at various levels and branches of government.
- SST-3_5.C.02 Describe the structure of government and how it functions to serve citizens/residents.
- SST-3_5.C.03 Describe the structure of governments in North Dakota and how they function to serve citizens & residents.
- SST-3_5.C.04 Explain the importance of the basic principles that provide the foundation of the American system of government. (e.g. Amendments, Constitution, symbols, patriotic traditions, government leaders, etc.)
- SST-3_5.C.05
Describe procedures for making decisions in a variety of settings. - SST-3_5.C.06 Compare and contrast personal and civic responsibilities and explain why they are important in community life.
- SST-3_5.C.07 Develop and implement an action plan to address or inform others about an issue.
SST-6_12.C Civics Domain
Explain the historical and philosophical foundations of government.
- SST-6_12.C.01.1 Evaluate the thoughts of major political philosophers.
- SST-6_12.C.01.2 Explain the influence of British and colonial history on early America.
- SST-6_12.C.01.3 Evaluate the creation and impact of primary sources on political thought in the United States.
Analyze the structures and functions of governments.
- SST-6_12.C.02.1 Differentiate / compare forms and origins of governments.
- SST-6_12.C.02.2 Examine the role and purposes of government.
- SST-6_12.C.02.3 Analyze the structure, principles, and interpretation of the Constitution of the United States.
- SST-6_12.C.02.4 Explain the relationship among federal, state, tribal, and local governmental powers.
- SST-6_12.C.02.5 Explain the purposes, organization, powers, and processes of tribal and local governments.
Describe the rights and liberties of individuals.
- SST-6_12.C.03.1 Describe and examine the amendments to the US Constitution and their application in the United States.
- SST-6_12.C.03.2 Describe the impact of court cases on rights and liberties of individuals.
Investigate the role and responsibilities of citizenship in society.
- SST-6_12.C.04.1 Explain how citizens can influence government.
- SST-6_12.C.04.2 Describe and evaluate the criteria and process for naturalization in the United States.
- SST-6_12.C.04.3 Explain how citizens’ personal and civic responsibilities are important to the preservation and improvement of United States constitutional republic.
- SST-6_12.C.04.4 Identify bias and evaluate its role in media sources.
- SST-6_12.C.04.5 Demonstrate active participation in civic life.