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Curriculum

"Creating Effective Citizens...One Student At A Time."

STANDARDS for LEARNING 
 
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The Oklahoma Council for Social Studies endorses standards for student achievement in the various disciplines that foster education in a democratic society.
 

bullet All students in the state of Oklahoma are expected to reach mastery according to the state social studies curriculum standards, known as P.A.S.S. (Priority Academic Student Skills) for grades K-12.

Latest State and National Standards:

PASS: State Standards

National Geography Standards

Government and Civics Standards

National Standards for History

National Economic Standards

SDE SAMPLE ITEMS & PRACTICE TESTS

PASS RESOURCES ONLINE
 
bulletIn addition, special resources for teachers of social studies can be located at the Social Studies Curriculum website.
 
bulletTestbusters: Understanding DOK Levels 
Presentation offered at SDE History and Arts Conference
 
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The State Department of Education's website offers an excellent database of nationally acclaimed, fieldtested, and endorsed lesson plans for social studies, 
grades K-12, which can be accessed through THINKFINITY at:
  http://title3.sde.state.ok.us/pp2/teacherdesktop/Frameset.htm

 

STATE-RELEASED TEST PREP RESOURCES

The following Practice Tests and Powerpoint Presentations were prepared in collaboration with the Oklahoma State Department of Education, Social Studies Curriculum Director, 
OCSS, and Edmond Public Schools:

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5th Grade United States History Practice Test 

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5th Grade U.S. History Practice Test ANSWER KEY

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Gearing Up for the 5th Grade OCCT; An Introduction (ppt.)

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7th Grade World Geography Practice Test 

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7th Grade World Geography Practice Test ANSWER KEY

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World Geography OCCT: An Introduction ppt.

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8th Grade United States History Practice Test 

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8th Grade U.S. History Practice Test ANSWER KEY

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Let's Practice: Introduction to 8th Grade U.S. History Test (ppt.)

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End-of-Instruction U.S. History Introduction & Item Specs (ppt.)

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EOI Practice Test 

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EOI Practice Test ANSWER KEY

OCSS PARTNERS OFFER GREAT RESOURCES!

Be sure to visit our "Partners" page to access the many free resources made available by our partner organizations and companies.

NCSS SOCIAL STUDIES STANDARDS
 
The Oklahoma Council for Social Studies also encourages teachers to access 
the national standards for social studies, published by the 
National Council for Social Studies.


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