NAEP Alignment with WV CSOs
Social Studies, Civics
TABLE 2
NAEP Civics Content / WV CSO Match / Alignment NAEP to CSOCivics
NAEP Strand Knowledge Component
1. What are civic life, politics, and government?
Citizens need to understand civic life, politics, government, and civic society so that they can make informed judgments about what government should and should not do, how they are to live their lives together, and how they can support the proper use of authority or combat the abuse of political power. / SS.O.K.01.01 demonstrate an understanding that a good citizen takes turns and shares, takes responsibility for doing daily chores, cares for personal.
SS.O.01.01.02 illustrate examples of honesty, caring and trustworthiness in the home and at school.
SS.O.02.01.03 model the personal responsibilities of good citizenship in the classroom (e.g., responsibility, self-control).
SS.O.03.01.02 describe and model the personal and civic responsibilities of good citizenship in the classroom, school and community. / Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Civic Life is the public life of citizens concerns with affairs of the community and nation as contrasted with private or personal life, which is devoted to the pursuit of private and personal satisfactions. / SS.O.K.01.01 demonstrate an understanding that a good citizen takes turns and shares, takes responsibility for doing daily chores, cares for personal.
SS.O.01.01.02 illustrate examples of honesty, caring and trustworthiness in the home and at school.
SS.O.02.01.03 model the personal responsibilities of good citizenship in the classroom (e.g., responsibility, self-control).
SS.O.03.01.02 describe and model the personal and civic responsibilities of good citizenship in the classroom, school and community. / Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Politics is a process by which people reach collective decisions that are generally regarded as binding and enforced as common policy. / SS.O.01.01.03 participate in developing classroom rules and discussing the consequences of breaking rules.
SS.O.03.01.07 identify examples of concepts of the common good (what is best for the most people).
SS.O.03.02.02 explain that citizens are united by commonly held principles and beliefs.
SS.O.04.01.01 Outline various public and private agencies in the community that provide services, explain why you would volunteer to help them, and then give examples of responsible leadership by individuals and groups in your community / Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Government may be described as the formal institutions and processes of a politically organized society with authority to make, enforce, and interpret laws and other binding rules about matters of common interest and concern, such as society’s order, security, and prosperity. The term government also refers to the group of people, acting in formal political institutions at national, state, and local levels, who exercise decision-making power or enforce laws and state legislatures, and city councils make laws; other parts including federal, state, and local agencies such as taxation authorities and policy, enforce laws; and still others, such as federal and state courts, interpret laws and rules. / SS.O.K.02.02 give examples of authority figures in the home, school and community, and recognize their roles in our daily lives.
SS.O.K.02.01 explain why rules are important and participate in developing rules.
SS.O.01.02.02 identify the three levels of government (local, state and federal).
SS.O.02.02.01 discuss and explain why different levels of government (local, state, federal) are needed.
SS.O.03.02.05 apply criteria in evaluating rules and laws (e.g., strengths and weaknesses, design and purpose, enforcement, bias).
SS.O.04.02.01 justify the rule of law and limited government and prove how they protect individual rights and the common good.
SS.O.02.02.03 recognize the need for authority figures and describe the characteristics of responsible leaders. / Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Civic society refers to the complex network of freely formed, voluntary political, social, and economic associations. / SS.O.K.01.05 give examples and explain why citizens voluntarily contribute their time and talents to the community.
SS.O.01.01.06 discuss the importance of volunteerism and participate in school/community projects.
SS.O.02.01.01 choose and participate in a project of volunteer service.
SS.O.03.01.06 examine the impact that groups can make in a community.
SS.O.04.01.01 Outline various public and private agencies in the community that provide services, explain why you would volunteer to help them, and then give examples of responsible leadership by individuals and groups in your community / Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Among the many nongovernmental factors making up civil society are groups such as parent-teacher, professional, and business associations; labor unions; religious, charitable, and youth organizations; and social and fraternal clubs. / SS.O.04.01.01 Outline various public and private agencies in the community that provide services, explain why you would volunteer to help them, and then give examples of responsible leadership by individuals and groups in your community / Yes
A vital city society is an essential component of a constitutional democracy, because it prevents the abuse or excessive concentration of power by government. The organizations of civil society also “are public laboratories in which citizens learn democracy by doing it.” / SS.O.K.01.03 identify, discuss and demonstrate the need for rules and the consequences for breaking rules and how to resolve disagreements peacefully.
SS.O.K.02.01 explain why rules are important and participate in developing rules.
SS.O.01.01.03 participate in developing classroom rules and discussing the consequences of breaking rules.
SS.O.01.02.01 describe, discuss and practice various group roles (e.g., group leader, recorder, reporter, collector) in the classroom.
SS.O.02.01.03 model the personal responsibilities of good citizenship in the classroom (e.g., responsibility, self-control).
SS.O.03.01.02 describe and model the personal and civic responsibilities of good citizenship in the classroom, school and community.
SS.O.04.02.01 justify the rule of law and limited government and prove how they protect individual rights and the common good.
SS.O.04.02.02 defend the rights of individuals in the democratic process and the right of an individual or group (e.g., minorities, religious groups, women, children, elderly) to dissent responsibly / Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
II. What are the foundations of the American political system?
Declaration of Independence; the U.S. Constitution, including the Bill of Rights; the Virginia Statue for Religious Freedom; the Federalist Papers; and Antifederalist writings. / SS.O.04.01.02 Identify and explain the commonly held democratic values, principles, and beliefs expressed in the Declaration of Independence and the significance of patriotic symbols, holidays, celebrations, and famous people. / Yes
Seneca Falls Declaration of Sentiments and Resolutions, Martin Luther King’s Letter from Birmingham City Jail, and landmark U.S. Supreme Court decisions. / SS.O.03.05.01 discuss the historical significance of major events, people and their contributions to the United States (e.g., Pilgrims, George Washington, American Revolution, Abe Lincoln, Civil War, Columbus, Native Americans, Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King, Jr.).
SS.O.03.05.07 explain the importance of respect for diversity in the heritage, culture, ideas and opinions of others. / Partial
Yes
First, Americans are a people bound together by the ideals, values, and principles they share rather than by kinship ethnicity, or religion, which are ties that bind some other nations of the world. / SS.O.03.01.07 identify examples of concepts of the common good (what is best for the most people).
SS.O.03.02.02 explain that citizens are united by commonly held principles and beliefs.
SS.O.04.02.02 defend the rights of individuals in the democratic process and the right of an individual or group (e.g., minorities, religious groups, women, children, elderly) to dissent responsibly / Yes
Yes
Yes
Second, Americans’ ideals, values, and principles have shaped their political institutions and affected their political processes. / SS.O.04.02.01 justify the rule of law and limited government and prove how they protect individual rights and the common good. / Yes
Third, the ideals, values, and principles set forth in the nation’s core documents are criteria that Americans use to judge the means and ends of government, as well as those of the myriad groups and organizations, which are part of civil society. / SS.O.04.01.02 Identify and explain the commonly held democratic values, principles, and beliefs expressed in the Declaration of Independence and the significance of patriotic symbols, holidays, celebrations, and famous people. / Partial
Finally, understanding of fundamental principles provides the basis for a reasoned commitment of the ideals, values, and principles of American constitutional democracy. / SS.O.K.01.02 identify and illustrate examples of honesty, courage, and patriotism.
SS.O.01.01.02 illustrate examples of honesty, caring and trustworthiness in the home and at school.
SS.O.02.01.02 examine examples of honesty, trustworthiness, compassion and empathy in daily life experiences.
SS.O.03.01.01 identify and practice principles of honesty, fairness and justice in experiences at home, school and in the community. / Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
The values and principles of American constitutional democracy are sometimes in conflict, and their very meaning and application are often disputed. / SS.O.02.01.05 recognize and practice components of conflict resolution within the school community.
SS.O.04.01.05 research recent and historical conflicts concerning individual rights at the international, national, and local levels; then explain how those conflicts were resolved and suggest ways for peaceful conflict resolution.
SS.O.01.01.01express opinions and accept opinions of others in solving problems and/or resolving conflicts. / Yes
Yes
Yes
In addition, disparities have already existed between the realities of daily life and the ideals of American constitutional democracy. / SS.O.04.02.02 defend the rights of individuals in the democratic process and the right of an individual or group (e.g., minorities, religious groups, women, children, elderly) to dissent responsibly / Yes
Attempts to narrow the gap between the nation’s ideals and reality, it has also achieved a wide degree of consensus as to what those ideals are and what that reality ought to be. / SS.O.04.02.01 justify the rule of law and limited government and prove how they protect individual rights and the common good.
SS.O.04.01.05 research recent and historical conflicts concerning individual rights at the international, national, and local levels; then explain how those conflicts were resolved and suggest ways for peaceful conflict resolution. / Yes
Yes
It is on the basis of these ideals that Americans have united in political movements to abolish slavery, extend the voting franchise, remove legal support for segregation, and provide equality of opportunity. / SS.O.04.01.05 research recent and historical conflicts concerning individual rights at the international, national, and local levels; then explain how those conflicts were resolved and suggest ways for peaceful conflict resolution.
SS.O.04.02.02 defend the rights of individuals in the democratic process and the right of an individual or group (e.g., minorities, religious groups, women, children, elderly) to dissent responsibly / Yes
Yes
Citizens should be familiar with historical and contemporary efforts in which Americans have joined forces to work toward the achievement of their shared ideals. / SS.O.03.01.06 examine the impact that groups can make in a community.
SS.O.03.05.01 discuss the historical significance of major events, people and their contributions to the United States (e.g., Pilgrims, George Washington, American Revolution, Abe Lincoln, Civil War, Columbus, Native Americans, Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King, Jr.).
SS.O.03.01.05 give examples of how people working together can accomplish goals that individuals working alone cannot.
SS.O.04.01.02 Identify and explain the commonly held democratic values, principles, and beliefs expressed in the Declaration of Independence and the significance of patriotic symbols, holidays, celebrations, and famous people. / Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Americans, however, realize that the United States is not Utopia, nor is a constitutional democracy Utopian. Rather, a constitutional democracy is a way of allowing the competing ideas, values, goals, and interest of people, individually or in groups, to complete with one another in a peaceful manner. / SS.O.04.02.02 defend the rights of individuals in the democratic process and the right of an individual or group (e.g., minorities, religious groups, women, children, elderly) to dissent responsibly.
SS.O.01.01.01express opinions and accept opinions of others in solving problems and/or resolving conflicts. / Yes
Yes
A constitutional democracy affords its citizens means of reconciling their differences and their competing visions of truth without resorting to violence of truth without resorting to violence or oppression. / SS.O.K.01.03 identify, discuss and demonstrate the need for rules and the consequences for breaking rules and how to resolve disagreements peacefully.
SS.O.01.01.01express opinions and accept opinions of others in solving problems and/or resolving conflicts.
SS.O.02.01.05 recognize and practice components of conflict resolution within the school community.
SS.O.04.02.02 defend the rights of individuals in the democratic process and the right of an individual or group (e.g., minorities, religious groups, women, children, elderly) to dissent responsibly / Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Students in the early grades should become acquainted with the basic values and principles which are the foundation of the American political system. Their knowledge and understanding should increase as they progress through middle and high school. / SS.O.01.01.02 illustrate examples of honesty, caring and trustworthiness in the home and at school.
SS.O.02.01.02 examine examples of honesty, trustworthiness, compassion and empathy in daily life experiences.
SS.O.03.01.02 describe and model the personal and civic responsibilities of good citizenship in the classroom, school and community.
SS.O.K.01.02 identify and illustrate examples of honesty, courage, and patriotism.
SS.O.04.01.03 research forms of diversity in early American society, and give examples of the strengths/contributions of each (e.g., indentured servants, slaves, colonists, plantation owners, Native Americans, merchants). / Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
III. How does the government established by the Constitution embody the purposes, values, and principles of American Democracy?
The system of government established by the Constitution has resulted in limited government and a complex dispersal of powers. / SS.O.04.02.01 justify the rule of law and limited government and prove how they protect individual rights and the common good. / Yes
Americans live under the jurisdiction of national, state, and local governments, all of whose powers and responsibilities are separated and shared among different branches and agencies. / SS.O.01.02.02 identify the three levels of government (local, state and federal).
SS.O.02.02.01 discuss and explain why different levels of government (local, state, federal) are needed. / Yes
Yes
Each of these governments – national, state, and local – affects directly the daily lives of all Americans: their security, there opportunities, their standard of living, and the taxes they pay. / SS.O.03.02.03 identify the three levels (local, state, federal) of government and the responsibilities of each level. / Yes
This complex system is a principal means of limiting the power of government. / SS.O.04.02.01 justify the rule of law and limited government and prove how they protect individual rights and the common good. / Yes
Multiple levels of government provide numerous opportunities for citizens to participate in their own governance. / SS.O.01.02.02 identify the three levels of government (local, state and federal).
SS.O.02.02.01 discuss and explain why different levels of government (local, state, federal) are needed.
SS.O.02.02.03 recognize the need for authority figures and describe the characteristics of responsible leaders.
SS.O.04.01.04 evaluate the responsibilities, privileges and rights of United States citizenship and the importance of civic life (e.g., voting, jury duty, obeying laws, freedom of speech, worship, paying taxes). / Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
The system also reflects the principle of popular sovereignty, enables citizens to hold their governments accountable, and helps to ensure the protection of the rights of individuals. / SS.O.04.02.01 justify the rule of law and limited government and prove how they protect individual rights and the common good. / Yes
Citizens who understand the justification for this system of limited, dispersed, and shared power and its design are able to evaluate, monitor, and influence it more effectively. / SS.O.04.02.01 justify the rule of law and limited government and prove how they protect individual rights and the common good.
SS.O.04.01.04 evaluate the responsibilities, privileges and rights of United States citizenship and the importance of civic life (e.g., voting, jury duty, obeying laws, freedom of speech, worship, paying taxes).
SS.O.03.02.04 define major rule and give examples of that concept in a democracy. / Yes
Yes
Yes
Students need to understand how local, state, and national governments are organized, what they do, and how they interact. / SS.O.02.02.01 discuss and explain why different levels of government (local, state, federal) are needed.
SS.O.01.02.02 identify the three levels of government (local, state and federal).
SS.O.03.02.03 identify the three levels (local, state, federal) of government and the responsibilities of each level. / Yes
Yes
Yes
IV. What is the relationship of the United States to other nations and to world affairs?
The United States does not exist in isolation; it is part of an interconnected world in whose development it has played and continues to play an important role. / SS.O.04.05.05 list the European explorers of the 15th and 16th centuries, explain their reasons for exploration and the information gained from their journeys and then show how their travels in North America affected both North America and the rest of the world.
SS.O.04.02.03 identify and discuss the most significant points in George Washington’s farewell address. / Yes
Yes
The American political tradition, including the ideas expressed in the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, and the Bill of Rights, has had a profound influence abroad. / SS.O.04.01.02 Identify and explain the commonly held democratic values, principles, and beliefs expressed in the Declaration of Independence and the significance of patriotic symbols, holidays, celebrations, and famous people. / Partial
The nation’s democratic ideals and the benefits of its free society have drawn the attention and inspired the hopes of people worldwide. / Appears Later in the Curriculum / Not in