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Indicators > Social
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K-2 Grades: Social Studies Benchmarks for Government
A. Identify elected leaders and authority figures in the home, school,
and community and explain reasons for having persons in authority.
B. Recognize and explain the importance of symbols and landmarks of the
United States.
C. Explain the purposed of rules in different settings and the results
of adherence to, or violation of, the rules.
Government (Role of Government)
1st Grade:
1. Recognize the role of authority figures in providing for the safety
and security of individuals.
2. Explain how voting can be used to make group decisions.
3. Recognize symbols of the United States that represent its democracy
and values including:
 a. The bald eagle;
b. The White House;
c. The Statue of Liberty;
d. The national anthem.
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Harding Home:
Harding Home and Museum
(146 k)
Students will be
introduced to the lives and times of President and Mrs. Warren G. Harding in
their home built prior to Harding's term as the 29th president. The home, which
boasts 98 percent original items, also serves as a tool to teach students about
middle class American lifestyles from the 1890s to the 1920s.
Government (Rules and Laws)
1st Grade:
4. Recognize the need for rules in different settings and the need for
fairness in such rules.
5. Discuss the consequences of violating rules.
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