STANDARD 1    History of United States and 
New York

Social Studies

Students will use a variety of intellectual skills to demonstrate their understanding of major ideas, eras, themes, developments, and turning points in the history of the United States and New York.

Key Idea: Students will study family, neighborhood, community, New York State and United States history, culture, values, beliefs and traditions and the important contribution of individuals and groups.

 
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Performance Indicators
for Students with Severe Disabilities

Performance Indicators--Students:
• participate in activities that highlight historical events

• learn and communicate about the roots of American culture, its development from many different traditions, and the ways many people from a variety of groups and backgrounds played a role in creating it

• communicate about the basic ideals of American democracy

• demonstrate the traditions in their family, neighborhood, community and United States

• distinguish between near and distant past and interpret simple timelines

• communicate about the important accomplishments of individuals and groups living in their neighborhoods and communities

• identify individuals who have helped to strengthen democracy in the United States

• view historic events through the eyes of those who were there, as shown in their art, writings, music, and artifacts

• learn and communicate about their rights as citizens with disabilities and how to protect and secure these rights