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      History, Government, Economics, and Geography, Approved 2005
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History and Government, Economics and Geography, Approved 2005  
4    Kansas, United States, and World History
     
  
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4 The student uses a working knowledge and understanding of significant individuals, groups, ideas, events, eras, and developments in the history of Kansas, the United States, and the world, utilizing essential analytical and research skills.
   4.1 The student understands the significance of important individuals and major developments in history.
      4.1.1 (K) The student identifies and explains how tools and technology used in the home/school meet people's needs.
   4.2 The student understands the importance of the experiences of groups of people who have contributed to the richness of our heritage.
      4.2.1 (K) The student explains how each individual has a personal history.
      4.2.2 (A) The student compares and contrasts his/her own life with life in a city and/or a rural community.
   4.3 The student understands the significance of events, holidays, documents, and symbols that are important to Kansas, United States, and World history.
      4.3.1 (K) The student identifies family customs and traditions and explains their importance.
      4.3.2 (K) The student understands that Kansas is a state in the United States and the significance of Kansas Day as the celebration of the state's birthday.
      4.3.3 (A) The student locates the state of Kansas using a map of the United States.
      4.3.4 (K) The student recognizes important Kansas state symbols (e.g., state bird - meadowlark, state flower - sunflower, state animal - buffalo).
   4.4 The student engages in historical thinking skills.
      4.4.1 (K) The student places events in sequential order.
      4.4.2 (A) The student uses information to find main idea.
      4.4.3 (K) The student scans historic photographs to gain information.
      4.4.4 (A) The student asks questions, shares information, and discusses ideas about the past.


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