SS.K.A.2.4

Listen to and retell stories about people in the past who have shown character ideals and principles including honesty, courage, and responsibility.

Remarks

Examples may include, but are not limited to, Presidents, war veterans, community members, and leaders.
General Information
Subject Area: Social Studies
Grade: K
Strand: American History
Date Adopted or Revised: 02/14
Status: State Board Approved

Related Courses

This benchmark is part of these courses.
5021020: Social Studies Grade K (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 - 2023, 2023 and beyond (current))
7721011: Access Social Studies - Kindergarten (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2018, 2018 - 2023, 2023 and beyond (current))
5011000: Library Skills/Information Literacy Kindergarten (Specifically in versions: 2016 - 2022, 2022 - 2023, 2023 and beyond (current))

Related Access Points

Alternate version of this benchmark for students with significant cognitive disabilities.
SS.K.A.2.AP.4: Identify an act of bravery or honesty in stories.

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Lesson Plans

What Is Responsible Citizenship?:

In this lesson, students will learn what it means to be a responsible citizen and explore the characteristics of responsible citizenship.  The students will identify people from the past who have shown the character trait of responsibility while analyzing primary sources and explaining through writing why displaying responsibility is important.

Type: Lesson Plan

How Do We Make Good Decisions?:

In this lesson, the teacher will provide students with an overview of what decision making entails, positive decision-making traits, jobs that require strong decision-making skills, and historical figures that have displayed these character traits. This lesson plan contains scenarios, a PowerPoint presentation, and a student handout. 

Type: Lesson Plan

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