Title: SST Gr K-5 Benchmarks
Course: BPSS (SST) Social Studies Standards > Section: Archived

Introduction | Kindergarten | Grade 01 | Grade 02 | Grade 03 | Grade 04 | Grade 05 |

Introduction

The Common Core course in Student Moodle is Bismarck Public School District's current progress on prioritizing and deconstructing the Social Studies Benchmarks to provide a consistent, clear understanding of what students are expected to learn. The benchmarks are designed to provide guidance so teachers and parents know what they need to do to help students. Plus help students reflect on the knowledge and skills that they need for success.

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Explanation of the Numbering System of the Benchmarks

The individual Benchmarks are organized by their Standards with each Benchmark having a unique identifier categorized by Subject-Grade Level.Standard.Benchmark. The Bismarck Public School District has modified the North Dakota Identifiers to fit into our student information system PowerSchool for Standards-Based grading. Below is a short explanation of the components of the identifier modifications which the North Dakota Social Studies Benchmark listed as 6.1.3.

Note click on an identifier with a dashed underlined to view more information about the standards. (e.g. I can...statements)

SST-06.1.03 Use geographic tools and concepts to locate and describe physical features of places

SST-Kindgarten

In Kindergarden, your child will be studying about themselves . A high-quality Social Studies program is essential for all students. It provides a foundation for intelligent and precise thinking. Social Studies should also prepare every student to contribute to society as an informed citizen. To be a responsible and productive member of today’s society, a student needs to have a broad, connected, and useful knowledge of Social Studies.

English Language Arts (ELA-Gr00) | Mathematics (MAT-Gr00) | Science (SCI-Gr00) | Social Studies (SST-Gr00)

SST Prioritized Standards

The following Social Studies Standards have been identified by the Bismarck Public School District as prioritized and will be on the Standards-Based Progress Report.

Standard 4: Students understand the development, functions, and forms of various political systems and the role of the citizen in government and society.

- SST-00.4.03 Identify examples of good citizenship

Standard 1: Skills and Resources

Students apply Social Studies skills and resources.

- SST-00.1.01 Identify land and water on a map or globe

Standard 2: Important Historical Events

Students understand important historical events.

- SST-00.2.01 Identify symbols of the United States
- SST-00.2.02 Identify United States holidays
- SST-00.2.03 Identify Native Americans as the original inhabitants of North America

Standard 3: Economic Concepts

Students understand economic concepts and the characteristics of various economic systems.

- SST-00.3.01 Identify community workers

Standard 4: Government and Citizenship

Students understand the development, functions, and forms of various political institutions and the role of the citizen in government and society.

- SST-00.4.01 Identify membership in different groups
- SST-00.4.02 Identify school rules and appropriate behavior
- SST-00.4.03 Identify examples of good citizenship

Standard 5: Concepts of Geography

Students understand and apply concepts of geography.

- No benchmarks expectations at this level

Standard 6: Human Development and Behavior

Students understand the importance of culture, individual identity, and group identity.

- SST-00.6.01 State personal information
- SST-00.6.02 Identify characteristics that contribute to personal identity
- SST-00.6.03 Identify ways people are alike and different

SST-1st Grade

In 1st grade, your child will be studying about their school and family . A high-quality Social Studies program is essential for all students. It provides a foundation for intelligent and precise thinking. Social Studies should also prepare every student to contribute to society as an informed citizen. To be a responsible and productive member of today’s society, a student needs to have a broad, connected, and useful knowledge of Social Studies.

English Language Arts (ELA-Gr01) | Mathematics (MAT-Gr01) | Science (SCI-Gr01) | Social Studies (SST-Gr01)

SST Prioritized Standards

The following Social Studies Standards have been identified by the Bismarck Public School District as prioritized and will be on the Standards-Based Progress Report.

Standard 3: Students understand economic concepts and the characteristics of various economic systems.

- SST-01.3.01 - Differentiate between wants and needs

Standard 1: Skills and Resources

Students apply Social Studies skills and resources.

- SST-01.1.01 - Identify basic components of maps and globes (i.e., cardinal directions, map key, symbols)
- SST-01.1.02 - Identify current event sources (e.g., news publications, Internet, radio, TV)

Standard 2: Important Historical Events

Students understand important historical events.

- SST-01.2.01 - Compare past and present family life over time
- SST-01.2.02 - Define chronological terms for broad categories of historical time
- SST-01.2.03 - Identify the people and events honored in United States holidays
- SST-01.2.04 - Describe the interaction of Native Americans with the Pilgrims

Standard 3: Economic Concepts

Students understand economic concepts and the characteristics of various economic systems.

- SST-01.3.01 - Differentiate between wants and needs
- SST-01.3.02 - Describe ways wants and needs are met

Standard 4: Government and Citizenship

Students understand the development, functions, and forms of various political institutions and the role of the citizen in government and society.

- SST-01.4.01 - Apply good citizenship in the school environment
- SST-01.4.02 - Explain the purpose for rules in home, school, and community

Standard 5: Concepts of Geography

Students understand and apply concepts of geography.

- SST-01.5.01 - Identify Earth's geographical landforms

Standard 6: Human Development and Behavior

Students understand the importance of culture, individual identity, and group identity.

- SST-01.6.01 - Identify the similarities and differences among families around the world

SST-2nd Grade

In 2nd grade, your child will be studying about their community. A high-quality Social Studies program is essential for all students. It provides a foundation for intelligent and precise thinking. Social Studies should also prepare every student to contribute to society as an informed citizen. To be a responsible and productive member of today’s society, a student needs to have a broad, connected, and useful knowledge of Social Studies.

English Language Arts (ELA-Gr02) | Mathematics (MAT-Gr02) | Science (SCI-Gr02) | Social Studies (SST-Gr02)

SST Prioritized Standards

The following Social Studies Standards have been identified by the Bismarck Public School District as prioritized and will be on the Standards-Based Progress Report.

Standard 1: Students use Social Studies skills and resources.

- SST-02.1.01 Use the basic components of a map key and compass rose
- SST-02.1.02 Apply map skills to read a simple map

Standard 2: Students understand important historical events.

- SST-02.2.02 Define chronological terms for broad categories of historical time

Standard 3: Students understand economic concepts and the characteristics of various economic systems.

- SST-02.3.02 Identify community businesses and workers, and the goods and services they provide

Standard 6: Students understand the importance of culture, individual identity, and group identity.

- SST-02.6.01 State the city, state, and country in which they live

Standard 1: Skills and Resources

Students apply Social Studies skills and resources.

- SST-02.1.01 Use the basic components of a map key and compass rose
- SST-02.1.02 Apply map skills to read a simple map
- SST-02.1.03 Use a resource to gather information
- SST-02.1.04 Identify events on a simple time line

Standard 2: Important Historical Events

Students understand important historical events.

- SST-02.2.01 Compare individual family histories
- SST-02.2.02 Define chronological terms for broad categories of historical time
- SST-02.2.03 Identify historic United States figures and link them with their contributions.
- SST-02.2.04 Describe the exchange of ideas, culture, and goods between the Native Americans and the white settlers

Standard 3: Economic Concepts

Students understand economic concepts and the characteristics of various economic systems.

- SST-02.3.01 Differentiate between goods and services, consumers and producers
- SST-02.3.02 Identify community businesses and workers, and the goods and services they provide

Standard 4: Government and Citizenship

Students understand the development, functions, and forms of various political institutions and the role of the citizen in government and society.

- SST-02.4.01 Identify roles and responsibilities of leaders in the home, school, and community
- SST-02.4.02 Compare the relationship between rules and laws in home, school, and community

Standard 5: Concepts of Geography

Students understand and apply concepts of geography.

- SST-02.5.01 Identify North America, South America, the United States, Mexico, Canada, Atlantic Ocean and Pacific Ocean on a map or globe

Standard 6: Human Development and Behavior

Students understand the importance of culture, individual identity, and group identity.

- SST-02.6.01 State the city, state, and country in which they live
- SST-02.6.02 Identify the basic elements that make up a culture
- SST-02.6.03 Identify ways traditions are passed between generations

SST-3rd Grade

In 3rd grade, your child will be studying about their community and beyond. A high-quality Social Studies program is essential for all students. It provides a foundation for intelligent and precise thinking. Social Studies should also prepare every student to contribute to society as an informed citizen. To be a responsible and productive member of today’s society, a student needs to have a broad, connected, and useful knowledge of Social Studies.

English Language Arts (ELA-Gr03) | Mathematics (MAT-Gr03) | Science (SCI-Gr03) | Social Studies (SST-Gr03)

SST Prioritized Standards

The following Social Studies Standards have been identified by the Bismarck Public School District as prioritized and will be on the Standards-Based Progress Report.

Standard 1: Students use Social Studies skills and resources.

- SST-03.1.01 Use labels, symbols, compass rose, and legends to locate physical features on a map
- SST-03.1.06 Interpret simple time lines

Standard 2: Students understand important historical events.

- SST-03.2.02 Describe how community life has changed from past to the present

Standard 3: Students understand economic concepts and the characteristics of various economic systems.

- SST-03.3.01 Identify ways families and communities cooperate and compromise to meet needs and wants

Standard 4: Students understand the development, functions, and forms of various political systems and the role of the citizen in government and society.

- SST-03.4.01 Identify the roles, rights, and responsibilities of a citizen in a community

Standard 5: Students understand and apply concepts of geography.

- SST-03.5.02 Identify the seven continents, four oceans, and major nations of the world

Standard 1: Skills and Resources

Students apply Social Studies skills and resources.

- SST-03.1.01 Use labels, symbols, compass rose, and legends to locate physical features on a map
- SST-03.1.02 Create a mental map that demonstrates understanding of the relative location, direction, size and shape of the local community
- SST-03.1.03 Use a variety of resources to gather information about people, places, and events
- SST-03.1.04 Describe current events using print and electronic media
- SST-03.1.05 Construct time lines
- SST-03.1.06 Interpret simple time lines
- SST-03.1.07 Use spatial terms to describe the world

Standard 2: Important Historical Events

Students understand important historical events.

- SST-03.2.01 Explain the importance of the accomplishments of scientists and inventors
- SST-03.2.02 Describe how community life has changed from past to the present

Standard 3: Economic Concepts

Students understand economic concepts and the characteristics of various economic systems.

- SST-03.3.01 Identify ways families and communities cooperate and compromise to meet needs and wants
- SST-03.3.02 Explain how supply and demand affect personal economic choices
- SST-03.3.03 Explain the differences among natural and human resources, and how they are used locally

Standard 4: Government and Citizenship

Students understand the development, functions, and forms of various political institutions and the role of the citizen in government and society.

- SST-03.4.01 Identify the roles, rights, and responsibilities of a citizen in a community
- SST-03.4.02 Identify the three branches of local government
- SST-03.4.03 Explain the rule-making process and its purpose in the school

Standard 5: Concepts of Geography

Students understand and apply concepts of geography.

- SST-03.5.01 Identify the physical characteristics of the local community
- SST-03.5.02 Identify the seven continents, four oceans, and major nations of the world
- SST-03.5.03 Describe ways geography has affected the development of the local community over time

Standard 6: Human Development and Behavior

Students understand the importance of culture, individual identity, and group identity.

- SST-03.6.01 Identify the varying roles that individuals play in various groups
- SST-03.6.02 Identify examples of how different groups, societies, and cultures are similar and different

SST-4th Grade

In 4th grade, your child will be studying about North Dakota. A high-quality Social Studies program is essential for all students. It provides a foundation for intelligent and precise thinking. Social Studies should also prepare every student to contribute to society as an informed citizen. To be a responsible and productive member of today’s society, a student needs to have a broad, connected, and useful knowledge of Social Studies.

English Language Arts (ELA-Gr04) | Mathematics (MAT-Gr04) | Science (SCI-Gr04) | Social Studies (SST-Gr04)

SST Prioritized Standards

The following Social Studies Standards have been identified by the Bismarck Public School District as prioritized and will be on the Standards-Based Progress Report.

Standard 2: Students understand important historical events.

- SST-04.2.03 Identify similarities and differences between past events and current events in North Dakota
- SST-04.2.06 Describe the daily lives of the first inhabitants of North Dakota
- SST-04.2.07 Explain the significance of fur trading in North Dakota (e.g., Hudson Bay, Charbonneau, American Fur Company, LaVerendrye)
- SST-04.2.08 Explain the significance of the Lewis and Clark expeditions in North Dakota history
- SST-04.2.09 Explain reasons for settlement in North Dakota

Standard 1: Skills and Resources

Students apply Social Studies skills and resources.

- SST-04.1.01 Interpret and compare maps of North Dakota
- SST-04.1.02 Use map scales to locate physical features and estimate distance on a map
- SST-04.1.03 Create a mental map that demonstrates understanding of the relative location, direction, size and shape of the United States.
- SST-04.1.04 Interpret current events using print and electronic media
- SST-04.1.05 Construct a North Dakota time line and compare with existing United States time lines of concurring events

Standard 2: Important Historical Events

Students understand important historical events.

- SST-04.2.01 Identify the symbols that represent North Dakota
- SST-04.2.02 Use chronological terms
- SST-04.2.03 Identify similarities and differences between past events and current events in North Dakota
- SST-04.2.04 Use chronological order and sequence to describe the cause-and-effect relationships of historical events and periods in North Dakota
- SST-04.2.05 Identify the contributions of prominent individuals to North Dakota
- SST-04.2.06 Describe the daily lives of the first inhabitants of North Dakota
- SST-04.2.07 Explain the significance of fur trading in North Dakota
- SST-04.2.08 Explain the significance of the Lewis and Clark expeditions in North Dakota history
- SST-04.2.09 Explain reasons for settlement in North Dakota
- SST-04.2.10 Explain the significance of agriculture in North Dakota history
- SST-04.2.11 Describe the effects of changes in industry, agriculture, and technology in North Dakota

Standard 3: Economic Concepts

Students understand economic concepts and the characteristics of various economic systems.

- SST-04.3.01 Describe the impact of education, training, and health care on personal income
- SST-04.3.02 Identify ways that natural resources contribute to the economy of the local community and North Dakota
- SST-04.3.03 Explain the impact of tourism on North Dakota's economy
- SST-04.3.04 Identify principal exports of North Dakota

Standard 4: Government and Citizenship

Students understand the development, functions, and forms of various political institutions and the role of the citizen in government and society.

- SST-04.4.01 Identify the roles, rights, and responsibilities of a citizen in North Dakota
- SST-04.4.02 Identify the basic roles of the three branches of North Dakota government
- SST-04.4.03 Identify the characteristics of a sovereign nation in terms of tribal government in North Dakota

Standard 5: Concepts of Geography

Students understand and apply concepts of geography.

- SST-04.5.01 Identify the physical features and relative locations of the major land forms of the regions of the United States
- SST-04.5.02 Identify the political regions of the United States and their relative locations
- SST-04.5.03 Identify the location and characteristics of significant features of North Dakota
- SST-04.5.04 Explain how the physical environment affects human activity in North Dakota
- SST-04.5.05 Identify different patterns of land use in North Dakota
- SST-04.5.06 Describe ways geography has affected the development of the state over time

Standard 6: Human Development and Behavior

Students understand the importance of culture, individual identity, and group identity.

- SST-04.6.01 Explain how background and history influence people's actions
- SST-04.6.02 Explain the contributions of various ethnic groups to the history of North Dakota

SST-5th Grade

In 5th grade, your child will be studying about America's past. A high-quality Social Studies program is essential for all students. It provides a foundation for intelligent and precise thinking. Social Studies should also prepare every student to contribute to society as an informed citizen. To be a responsible and productive member of today’s society, a student needs to have a broad, connected, and useful knowledge of Social Studies.

English Language Arts (ELA-Gr05) | Mathematics (MAT-Gr05) | Science (SCI-Gr05) | Social Studies (SST-Gr05)

SST Prioritized Standards

The following Social Studies Standards have been identified by the Bismarck Public School District as prioritized and will be on the Standards-Based Progress Report.

Standard 1: Students use Social Studies skills and resources.

- SST-05.1.01 Interpret and compare maps of the United States

Standard 2: Students understand important historical events.

- SST-05.2.03 Describe similarities and differences between past events and current events in U.S. history
- SST-05.2.04 Explain the significance of scientists, inventors, and historical figures

Standard 4: Students understand the development, functions, and forms of various political systems and the role of the citizen in government and society.

- SST-05.4.01 Identify the roles, rights, and responsibilities of U.S. citizens in a democratic society
- SST-05.4.02 Identify the duties of the executive, judicial, and legislative branches of the Federal government

Standard 5: Students understand and apply concepts of geography.

- SST-05.5.01 Explain the impact of climate, geography, and available resources on the daily lives of Native Americans

Standard 6: Students understand the importance of culture, individual identity, and group identity.

- SST-05.6.01 Identify examples of conflict and cooperation that occurred among cultures

Standard 1: Skills and Resources

Students apply Social Studies skills and resources.

- SST-05.1.01 Interpret and compare maps of the United States
- SST-05.1.02 Identify differences between primary and secondary resources
- SST-05.1.03 Evaluate current events using print and electronic media
- SST-05.1.04 Construct and interpret time lines of key events in United States history
- SST-05.1.05 Use spatial terms to describe the world

Standard 2: Important Historical Events

Students understand important historical events.

- SST-05.2.01 Explain the significance of America's symbols
- SST-05.2.02 Use chronological order and sequence to describe cause-and-effect relationships of U.S. historical events
- SST-05.2.03 Describe similarities and differences between past events and current events in U.S. history
- SST-05.2.04 Explain the significance of scientists, inventors, and historical figures
- SST-05.2.05 Describe the migration patterns of people from Asia to the Americas during the Ice Age
- SST-05.2.06 Explain how regional Native American groups influenced U.S. history
- SST-05.2.07 Explain reasons for early exploration
- SST-05.2.08 Explain reasons for early colonization
- SST-05.2.09 Explain how conflicts and cooperation between the Native Americans and Europeans influenced colonial events
- SST-05.2.10 Describe the daily lives of people from different social groups in colonial America
- SST-05.2.11 Identify the reasons for conflict between England and the American colonies and the key people involved
- SST-05.2.12 Analyze the events and consequences of the Revolutionary War

Standard 3: Economic Concepts

Students understand economic concepts and the characteristics of various economic systems.

- SST-05.3.01 Describe how various non-economic factors can influence economic behaviors and decision making
- SST-05.3.02 Explain the relationships between scarcity and resources
- SST-05.3.03 Describe the concept of competition and its relationship to price
- SST-05.3.04 Describe the basic concepts of imports, exports, and international trade

Standard 4: Government and Citizenship

Students understand the development, functions, and forms of various political institutions and the role of the citizen in government and society.

- SST-05.4.01 Identify the roles, rights, and responsibilities of U.S. citizens in a democratic society
- SST-05.4.02 Identify the duties of the executive, judicial, and legislative branches of the Federal government
- SST-05.4.03 Identify the purpose and importance behind documents leading up to the writing of the United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights
- SST-05.4.04 Explain why the United States government is necessary

Standard 5: Concepts of Geography

Students understand and apply concepts of geography.

- SST-05.5.01 Explain the impact of climate, geography, and available resources on the daily lives of Native Americans
- SST-05.5.02 Explain the impact of geography on western exploration and westward migration in the early nineteenth century
- SST-05.5.03 Explain how human activity affects the physical environment

Standard 6: Human Development and Behavior

Students understand the importance of culture, individual identity, and group identity.

- SST-05.6.01 Identify examples of conflict and cooperation that occurred among cultures
- SST-05.6.02 Explain the cultural differences in the regions of the United States today