Historical Thinking and Skills
Use historical thinking skills to analyze events, individuals, and ideas at the grade-level scope.
What does a student learn in
Mastery Learning Standards
The required skills a student should display by the end of Grade 1.
History
History
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Heritage
Understand the heritage of the United States, including the contributions of diverse groups.
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Eras and Movements
Understand major eras and movements in US and world history at the grade-level scope.
| Standard | Definition | Code |
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| Historical Thinking and Skills | Use historical thinking skills to analyze events, individuals, and ideas at the grade-level scope. | OH-SS.HIST.1.1 |
| Heritage | Understand the heritage of the United States, including the contributions of diverse groups. | OH-SS.HIST.1.2 |
| Eras and Movements | Understand major eras and movements in US and world history at the grade-level scope. | OH-SS.HIST.1.3 |
Geography
Geography
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Spatial Thinking and Skills
Use maps and geographic data to analyze and interpret spatial information.
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Places and Regions
Understand the physical and human characteristics of places and regions.
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Human Systems
Analyze the patterns of migration, settlement, and cultural diffusion across regions.
| Standard | Definition | Code |
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| Spatial Thinking and Skills | Use maps and geographic data to analyze and interpret spatial information. | OH-SS.GEO.1.1 |
| Places and Regions | Understand the physical and human characteristics of places and regions. | OH-SS.GEO.1.2 |
| Human Systems | Analyze the patterns of migration, settlement, and cultural diffusion across regions. | OH-SS.GEO.1.3 |
Government
Government
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Civic Participation
Apply civic principles and skills to participate in school, community, and political life.
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Roles and Systems of Government
Understand the roles, structures, and functions of governments at multiple levels.
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Rights and Responsibilities
Understand the rights and responsibilities of citizens and the rule of law.
| Standard | Definition | Code |
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| Civic Participation | Apply civic principles and skills to participate in school, community, and political life. | OH-SS.GOV.1.1 |
| Roles and Systems of Government | Understand the roles, structures, and functions of governments at multiple levels. | OH-SS.GOV.1.2 |
| Rights and Responsibilities | Understand the rights and responsibilities of citizens and the rule of law. | OH-SS.GOV.1.3 |
Economics and Financial Literacy
Economics and Financial Literacy
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Economic Decision Making
Apply economic decision-making to evaluate alternatives and trade-offs.
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Markets and the Economy
Understand how markets and economic systems allocate resources.
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Financial Literacy
Apply financial literacy skills to manage personal financial decisions.
| Standard | Definition | Code |
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| Economic Decision Making | Apply economic decision-making to evaluate alternatives and trade-offs. | OH-SS.ECON.1.1 |
| Markets and the Economy | Understand how markets and economic systems allocate resources. | OH-SS.ECON.1.2 |
| Financial Literacy | Apply financial literacy skills to manage personal financial decisions. | OH-SS.ECON.1.3 |
No state assessments at this grade
Students take their next one in Grade 4.
NAEP (National Assessment of Educational Progress)
Federally administered sample-based assessment in reading, mathematics, science, and writing. NAEP results inform state-by-state comparisons rather than individual student or school accountability.
- When given:
- biennial in winter
- Frequency:
- every two years