Illinois Early Learning Standards
Social Science
STATE GOAL 14:
Understand political systems, with an emphasis on the United States.
Learning Standard A:
Benchmark:
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14.A.ECRecognize the reasons for rules.
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Learning Standard C:
Understand election processes and responsibilities of citizens.
Benchmark:
- 14.C.ECParticipate in voting as a way of making choices.
Learning Standard D:
Understand the roles and influences of individuals and interest groups in the political systems of Illinois, the United States and other nations.
Benchmark:
- 14.D.ECDevelop an awareness of roles of leaders in their environment.
STATE GOAL 15:
Understand economic systems, with an emphasis on the United States.
Learning Standard A:
Understand how different economic systems operate in the exchange, production, distribution and consumption of goods and services.
Benchmark:
- 15.A.ECIdentify community workers and the services they provide.
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Learning Standard D:
Understand trade as an exchange of goods and services.
Benchmark:
- 15.D.ECBegin to understand the use of trade to obtain goods and services.
STATE GOAL 16:
Understand events, trends, individuals and movements shaping the history of Illinois, the United States and other nations.
Learning Standard A:
Apply the skills of historical analysis and interpretation.
Benchmark:
- 16.A.ECRecall information about the immediate past.
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STATE GOAL 17:
Understand world geography and the effects of geography on society, with an emphasis on the United States.
Learning Standard A:
Locate, describe and explain places, regions and features on the Earth.
Benchmarks:
- 17.A.ECaLocate objects and places in familiar environments.
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- 17.A.ECbExpress beginning geographic thinking.
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STATE GOAL 18:
Understand social systems, with an emphasis on the United States.
Learning Standard A:
Compare characteristics of culture as reflected in language, literature, the arts, traditions and institutions.
Benchmark:
- 18.A.ECRecognize similarities and differences in people.
Learning Standard B:
Understand the roles and interactions of individuals and groups in society.
Benchmark:
- 18.B.ECUnderstand that each of us belongs to a family and recognize that families vary.
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