Illinois State Learning Standards for Social Science
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The links on this page contain information about Social Studies from the Illinois State Board of Education for grades K-12. Social Science has five goals: Political Systems, Economics, History, Geography, and Social Systems. District 205's Power Standards for Social Studies have been aligned to these five goals. Use the ISBE Social Science Resources link to access numerous sites to support the teaching of Social Studies. |
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Social Science Goals & Standards
From ISBE
Social Studies is the vehicle through which testiing occurs. Students who learn about political systems, economics, history, geography, and social systems are better prepared for state tests, either the ISAT or the PSAE. Reading and comprehending Social Studies prepares students to make inferences, demonstrate vocabulary skills, and analyze maps, charts,and graphs. |
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Social Science Classroom Assessments & Performance Descriptors
From ISBE
Here you can access the Assessments and Descriptors for Social Studies, along with rubrics for the following stages:
Stage A: Grades 1 & 2
Stage B: Grades 1, 2, & 3
Stage C: Grades 2, 3, & 4
Stage D: Grades 3, 4, & 5
Stage E: Grades 4, 5, & 6
Stage F: Grades 5, 6, & 7
Stage G: Grades 6, 7 & 8
Stage H: Grades 7, 8, & 9
Stage I: Grades 8, 9, & 10
Stage J: Grades 11 & 12 |
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Social Science Mandates
From ISBE
Mandates for Social Science include:
African-American History
Civics and Patriotism
Consumer Education
History Requirement
Holocaust and Genocide Study
Irish Famine Study
Study of the History of Women
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Social Science Resources
From ISBE
On this page you will find resources for/from:
Genocide
Civics/Government
Economics/Financial Literacy
General Social Studies
Geography
History
U.S. Department of Education sets requirement for Constitution Day and Citizenship Day
Government Websites
National Council for the Social Studies
Illinois Council for the Social Studies |
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