The Correlation of

 

PLATO©

 

Curricula to

 

Arizona Academic Standards and Accountability

(AASA)

Social Studies (Adopted 3.27.00)



May 11, 2004


PLATO© Correlation to the Arizona Academic Standards and Accountability


INTRODUCTION

 

PLATO Learning Inc. combines PLATO© computer-assisted instruction into a flexible integrated learning system to enhance instructional effectiveness in education programs. This document identifies PLATO instructional activities that correlate to the Arizona Academic Standards and Accountability, Social Studies (Adopted 3.27.00), dated .URL: http://www.ade.state.az.us/standards/contentstandards.asp

It is recommended that instructors review the correlation in order to fine-tune the activity to fit their educational environment. Modules may be added or removed; Web sites and offline activities may also be incorporated to enhance the learning path.

The following PLATO courseware was used in this alignment:

Projects for the Real World: Level E, Fourth Grade: Desert Survival
Projects for the Real World: Level E, Fourth Grade: News Desk
Projects for the Real World: Level E, Fourth Grade: State Visitor's Center
Projects for the Real World: Level E, Fourth Grade: Home Health Detective
Projects for the Real World: Level D, Third Grade: Smart Shopper
Projects for the Real World: Level D, Third Grade: Endangered Animals
Projects for the Real World: Level D, Third Grade: Books & More
Projects for the Real World: Level D, Third Grade: The World of Insects
Projects for the Real World: Level D, Third Grade: Body
Projects for the Real World: Level D, Third Grade: Problem Solving
Projects for the Real World: Level C, Second Grade: Maps
Projects for the Real World: Level C, Second Grade: Neighborhood Animals
Projects for the Real World: Level C, Second Grade: Ways to Communicate
Projects for the Real World: Level C, Second Grade: Keeping Healthy
Projects for the Real World: Level C, Second Grade: Make a Collection
Projects for the Real World: Level C, Second Grade: Fabulous Trees
Projects for the Real World: Level B, First Grade: Working Together
Projects for the Real World: Level B, First Grade: Fund Raiser
Projects for the Real World: Level B, First Grade: Grow a Garden
Projects for the Real World: Level B, First Grade: Plants and Seeds
Projects for the Real World: Level B, First Grade: Pets
Projects for the Real World: Level B, First Grade: Money
Projects for the Real World: Level A, Kindergarten: I Love Animals
Projects for the Real World: Level A, Kindergarten: I Can Make a Difference
Projects for the Real World: Level A, Kindergarten: Me
Projects for the Real World: Level A, Kindergarten: Buy Me! Buy Me!
Projects for the Real World: Level A, Kindergarten: Let's Get Organized
Projects for the Real World: Level A, Kindergarten: Messages Without Words
Projects for the Real World: Level A, Kindergarten: Getting Around



PLATO Learning, Inc. looks forward to supporting your initiatives in providing successful educational programs using PLATO© computer-based lessons.

Strand

Concept

Grade Level

Performance Objective

Section

Standard 1: History Students analyze the human experience through time, recognize the relationships of events and people, and interpret significant patterns, themes, ideas, beliefs, and turning points in Arizona, American, and world history.

1. READINESS (Kindergarten) Students know and are able to:

1SS-R1. Describe how history is the story of events, people, and places in the past, with emphasis on:

PO 1. tracing the history of individuals and families, and describing the way people lived in earlier days and how we live differently today

PLATO Modules are not available for this learning expectation.

 

 

 

PO 2. the people and events honored in national holidays, including Thanksgiving, Presidents' Day, and Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

PLATO Modules are not available for this learning expectation.

 

 

1SS-R2. Place familiar events in order of occurrence, with emphasis on:

PO 1. identifying days of the week and months of the year

PLATO Modules are not available for this learning expectation.

 

 

 

PO 2. locating events on a calendar, including birthdays, holidays, and school events

PLATO Modules are not available for this learning expectation.

 

2. FOUNDATIONS (Grades 1-3) Students know and are able to do all of the above and the following:

1SS-F1. Demonstrate the ability to place events in chronological sequence, with emphasis on: (Note: Historical research skills and analytical skills. These are to be learned and applied to the content standards for grades 1-3.)

PO 1. using a timeline to place in order important events in a student's life

Projects for the Real World: Level A, Kindergarten: Getting Around
   ·How We Get to School
      ·4. Write a Story about Going to School

 

 

 

PO 2. recognizing a sequence of events

Projects for the Real World: Level B, First Grade: Plants and Seeds
   ·Explore with Seeds
      ·2. Make Seed Necklaces

 

 

 

 

      ·3. Fix Seed Patterns

 

 

1SS-F2. Describe everyday life in the past and recognize that some aspects change and others stay the same, with emphasis on: (Note: Historical research skills and analytical skills. These are to be learned and applied to the content standards for grades 1-3.)

PO 1. using primary source materials, including photographs, artifacts, interviews, and documents to trace the history of a family from long ago

Projects for the Real World: Level A, Kindergarten: Getting Around
   ·How We Get to School
      ·2. Interview a Friend

 

 

 

PO 3. how past cultural exchanges influence present-day life, including food, art, shelter, and language

PLATO Modules are not available for this learning expectation.

 

 

1SS-F3. Use stories to describe past events, people, and places, with emphasis on:

PO 1. contributions from past events and cultures

PLATO Modules are not available for this learning expectation.

 

 

 

PO 2. examples of individual action, character, and values

Projects for the Real World: Level A, Kindergarten: I Can Make a Difference
   ·Make a Difference
      ·4. People Who Are Making a Difference

 

 

 

PO 3. descriptions of daily life in past time and different places, including the various roles of men, women, and children

PLATO Modules are not available for this learning expectation.

 

 

1SS-F4. Describe the stories of important American heroes and their contributions to our society, with emphasis on:

PO 1. those who secured our freedom, including George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson

PLATO Modules are not available for this learning expectation.

 

 

 

PO 2. those who fought for the rights and freedoms of others, including Chief Joseph, Chief Manuelito (Navajo, the Long Walk), Abraham Lincoln, Harriet Tubman, Martin Luther King, Jr., and Cesar Chavez

PLATO Modules are not available for this learning expectation.

Standard 2: Civics/Government Students understand the ideals, rights, and responsibilities of citizenship, and the content, sources, and history of the founding documents of the United States, with particular emphasis on the Constitution and how the government functions at the local, state, national, and international levels.

1. READINESS (Kindergarten) Students know and are able to:

2SS-R1. Describe how a good citizen conducts oneself, with emphasis on:

PO 1. why we have rules and the consequences of breaking them

Projects for the Real World: Level B, First Grade: Working Together
   ·Work Together
      ·2. Help Make Rules to Work Together

 

 

 

PO 2. identifying examples of honesty, courage, cooperation, and patriotism in literature

PLATO Modules are not available for this learning expectation.

 

 

 

PO 3. people who help keep us safe in our communities (police, firefighters, nurses, doctors)

PLATO Modules are not available for this learning expectation.

 

 

2SS-R2. Recognize national symbols and icons that represent American democracy and values, with emphasis on:

PO 1. the national flag and the state flag

PLATO Modules are not available for this learning expectation.

 

 

 

PO 2. the bald eagle and the Statue of Liberty

PLATO Modules are not available for this learning expectation.

 

 

 

PO 3. the Pledge of Allegiance and the National Anthem

PLATO Modules are not available for this learning expectation.

 

2. FOUNDATIONS (Grades 1-3) Students know and are able to do all of the above and the following:

2SS-F1. Describe the varied backgrounds of people living in the United States and the ways they have become members of one nation, with emphasis on:

PO 1. our shared principles, goals, customs, and traditions

PLATO Modules are not available for this learning expectation.

 

 

 

PO 2. the diversity in one's school and community and the benefits and challenges of a diverse population

PLATO Modules are not available for this learning expectation.

 

 

2SS-F2. Identify and describe the symbols, icons, songs, and traditions of the United States that exemplify cherished ideals and provide continuity and sense of community across time, with emphasis on:

PO 1. the Pledge of Allegiance, and the songs that express American ideals, including the National Anthem and America the Beautiful

PLATO Modules are not available for this learning expectation.

 

 

 

PO 2. the significance of the national holidays and the heroism and achievements of the people associated with them, including Thanksgiving, Presidents' Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, and Veterans Day

PLATO Modules are not available for this learning expectation.

 

 

 

PO 3. the American symbols, landmarks, and essential documents, including the Declaration of Independence, the flag, the bald eagle, and the Statue of Liberty

PLATO Modules are not available for this learning expectation.

 

 

2SS-F3. Describe the rights and responsibilities of citizenship, with emphasis on:

PO 1. the elements of fair play, good sportsmanship, and the idea of treating others the way you want to be treated

Projects for the Real World: Level A, Kindergarten: I Can Make a Difference
   ·Make a Better Place
      ·1. Make a Difference in Your School

 

 

 

 

      ·2. Make a Difference in Your Home

 

 

 

 

      ·3. Make a Difference in Your Neighborhood

 

 

 

 

   ·To Others
      ·5. Make a Badge

 

 

 

PO 2. the importance of participation and cooperation in a classroom and community

Projects for the Real World: Level A, Kindergarten: I Can Make a Difference
   ·Make a Better Place
      ·3. Make a Difference in Your Neighborhood

 

 

 

 

   ·Make a Difference
      ·1. Look at an Exchange Store

 

 

 

 

      ·3. See David's Reminder Signs

 

 

 

 

      ·4. People Who Are Making a Difference

 

 

 

PO 3. why we have rules and the consequences for violating them

Projects for the Real World: Level A, Kindergarten: Getting Around
   ·Ways to Travel
      ·2. Match Drivers with Their Vehicles

 

 

 

 

Projects for the Real World: Level B, First Grade: Working Together
   ·Work Together
      ·2. Help Make Rules to Work Together

 

 

 

PO 4. the responsibility of voting

Projects for the Real World: Level D, Third Grade: Problem Solving
   ·Make a Decision
      ·2. Take a Close Look at How Students Voted

 

 

2SS-F4. Describe the basic structure and concepts of the United States government, with emphasis on:

PO 1. making of rules by direct democracy and by representative democracy

Projects for the Real World: Level B, First Grade: Working Together
   ·Work Together
      ·2. Help Make Rules to Work Together

 

 

 

PO 2. the three branches of government as represented by the president, Congress, and the Supreme Court

PLATO Modules are not available for this learning expectation.

 

 

 

PO 3. how Arizona and the other states combine to make a nation

PLATO Modules are not available for this learning expectation.

 

 

 

PO 4. the levels of government, including the role of local, tribal, state, and national governments

PLATO Modules are not available for this learning expectation.

Standard 3: Geography Students analyze locations, regions, and spatial connections, recognizing the natural and cultural processes that impact the way in which people and societies live and interact with each other and their environment.

1. READINESS (Kindergarten) Students know and are able to:

3SS-R1. Demonstrate understanding of the concept of location, with emphasis on:

PO 1. determining the relative location of objects using the terms near/far, behind/in front, over/under

PLATO Modules are not available for this learning expectation.

 

 

 

PO 2. constructing maps of a classroom

PLATO Modules are not available for this learning expectation.

 

2. FOUNDATIONS (Grades 1-3) Students know and are able to do all of the above and the following:

3SS-F1. Construct and interpret maps and other geographic tools, including the use of map elements to organize information about people, places, and environments, with emphasis on:

PO 1. identifying the characteristics and purposes of maps, globes, and other geographic tools

PLATO Modules are not available for this learning expectation.

 

 

 

PO 2. identifying and using symbols, the compass rose, cardinal directions, and a grid system to locate places of significance on maps and globes

PLATO Modules are not available for this learning expectation.

 

 

 

PO 3. making a map using a title, compass rose, legend, scale, and grid system

Projects for the Real World: Level E, Fourth Grade: State Visitor's Center
   ·Map Legends
      ·1. Making Map Legends

 

 

 

PO 4. using a spatial perspective to plan a safe route from a home to school

PLATO Modules are not available for this learning expectation.

 

 

 

PO 5. using a globe and an atlas to locate a student's city and state

PLATO Modules are not available for this learning expectation.

 

 

 

PO 6. measuring distance on a map

PLATO Modules are not available for this learning expectation.

 

 

 

PO 7. labeling the continents, oceans, and major mountain ranges on a map

PLATO Modules are not available for this learning expectation.

 

 

3SS-F2. Identify natural and human characteristics of places and how people interact with and modify their environment, with emphasis on:

PO 1. natural characteristics of places, including land forms, bodies of water, natural resources, and weather

Projects for the Real World: Level C, Second Grade: Fabulous Trees
   ·Trees are Valuable
      ·1. Things We Use that are Made from Trees

 

 

 

 

      ·2. Make a Tree Salad

 

 

 

 

      ·3. Make a Poster About People and Trees

 

 

 

 

      ·4. See What a Difference Some Shade Makes

 

 

 

 

      ·5. Write a Letter Requesting More Trees

 

 

 

 

Projects for the Real World: Level E, Fourth Grade: Desert Survival
   ·Climate Changes
      ·1. Desert Climates

 

 

 

PO 2. human characteristics of places, including houses, schools, neighborhoods, and communities

PLATO Modules are not available for this learning expectation.

 

 

 

PO 3. the relationship between the physical features and the location of human activities

Projects for the Real World: Level D, Third Grade: Endangered Animals
   ·Where Animals Live
      ·4. Think About How People Affect Habitats

 

 

 

PO 4. how people depend on the physical environment and its natural resources to satisfy their basic needs

PLATO Modules are not available for this learning expectation.

 

 

 

PO 5. how people can conserve and replenish certain resources

Projects for the Real World: Level A, Kindergarten: Let's Get Organized
   ·Reusable Containers
      ·2. Figure Out How to Reuse Containers

 

 

 

 

Projects for the Real World: Level C, Second Grade: Fabulous Trees
   ·Trees are Valuable
      ·1. Things We Use that are Made from Trees

 

 

 

 

      ·2. Make a Tree Salad

 

 

 

 

      ·3. Make a Poster About People and Trees

 

 

 

 

      ·4. See What a Difference Some Shade Makes

 

 

 

 

      ·5. Write a Letter Requesting More Trees

 

 

 

PO 6. the ways in which people have used and modified resources in the local region, including dam construction, building roads, building cities, and raising crops

Projects for the Real World: Level E, Fourth Grade: Desert Survival
   ·Human Factors
      ·1. People and the Land

Standard 4: Economics Students develop economic reasoning skills to apply basic economic concepts, assess problems, make choices, and evaluate the choices of others as consumers, workers, and citizens participating in local, national, and global economies.

1. READINESS (Kindergarten) Students know and are able to:

4SS-R1. Describe the way families produce, consume, and exchange goods and services in their community, with emphasis on:

PO 1. descriptions of work that people do

PLATO Modules are not available for this learning expectation.

 

 

 

PO 2. the need to make choices because resources are limited

PLATO Modules are not available for this learning expectation.

 

 

 

PO 3. recognizing various forms of United States money

Projects for the Real World: Level A, Kindergarten: Buy Me! Buy Me!
   ·Think Before You Buy
      ·3. Look at Store Displays

 

 

 

 

   ·Count, Spend, Save
      ·1. Play With Money

 

 

 

 

      ·2. Play a Grid Game

 

 

 

 

Projects for the Real World: Level B, First Grade: Money
   ·Learn About Money
      ·1. Sort the Money

 

 

 

 

      ·2. See How Much Is Worth

 

 

 

 

      ·3. Learn What You Can Buy With Your Money

 

 

 

 

      ·4. Count Money with Graphics

 

 

 

 

      ·5. Count Money by "Counting On"

 

 

 

 

      ·6. Tally How Much You Have

 

 

 

 

   ·Ways to Earn Money
      ·1. Play the "Making Money" Game

 

 

 

 

   ·How to Save Money
      ·4. How Long to Save Enough Money?

 

 

 

 

Projects for the Real World: Level B, First Grade: Pets
   ·Learn About Pet Care
      ·5. Earn Money by Providing Pet Care

 

 

 

 

Projects for the Real World: Level B, First Grade: Working Together
   ·Everyone's Talent
      ·5. Sell Some Bags

 

 

 

PO 4. how money is used to purchase goods and services

Projects for the Real World: Level A, Kindergarten: I Can Make a Difference
   ·Make a Difference
      ·1. Look at an Exchange Store

 

 

 

 

Projects for the Real World: Level B, First Grade: Money
   ·Make Fair Trades
      ·1. Play the Fair Trades Game with Money

 

2. FOUNDATIONS (Grades 1-3) Students know and are able to do all of the above and the following:

4SS-F1. Describe how scarcity affects students' daily lives, with emphasis on:

PO 1. the opportunity cost of a choice

PLATO Modules are not available for this learning expectation.

 

 

 

PO 2. natural resources, human resources, and capital resources, and how they are used to produce goods and services

PLATO Modules are not available for this learning expectation.

 

 

 

PO 3. the costs and benefits of personal spending and saving choices

Projects for the Real World: Level A, Kindergarten: Buy Me! Buy Me!
   ·Think Before You Buy
      ·2. See and Hear Ads on TV

 

 

 

 

      ·3. Look at Store Displays

 

 

 

 

      ·5. Draw a Picture of What You Want to Buy

 

 

 

 

   ·Cartoon Character
      ·4. Make an "I'll Decide What I Want" Sign

 

 

 

 

   ·Save Money
      ·1. Make a Card Instead of Buying One

 

 

 

 

      ·2. Make a Mask Instead of Buying One

 

 

 

 

      ·3. Make a Game Instead of Buying One

 

 

 

 

      ·4. Play the "What Can I Make Instead of Buying" match game.

 

 

 

 

   ·Count, Spend, Save
      ·3. See How Much they Saved

 

 

 

 

      ·4. Decide Where to Buy Toys

 

 

 

 

Projects for the Real World: Level B, First Grade: Money
   ·Learn About Money
      ·3. Learn What You Can Buy With Your Money

 

 

 

 

   ·How to Save Money
      ·1. Learn the "Saving Up" Poem

 

 

 

 

      ·2. Figure Out How Much Money Is Needed

 

 

 

 

      ·3. Solve Problems With a Calculator

 

 

 

 

      ·4. How Long to Save Enough Money?

 

 

 

 

      ·5. Make a Savings Poem

 

 

 

 

Projects for the Real World: Level D, Third Grade: Smart Shopper
   ·What You Want To Buy
      ·1. Decide What You Really Want

 

 

 

 

      ·2. Compare Prices

 

 

 

 

      ·3. Remember the Tax

 

 

 

 

      ·4. Check Your Budget

 

 

 

 

      ·5. Save Money

 

 

 

 

   ·Be a Smart Shopper
      ·1. Think Before You Buy

 

 

4SS-F2. Describe the characteristics of production and exchange in an economy, with emphasis on:

PO 1. the use of money and barter in the exchange of goods and services

Projects for the Real World: Level A, Kindergarten: I Can Make a Difference
   ·Make a Difference
      ·1. Look at an Exchange Store

 

 

 

 

Projects for the Real World: Level B, First Grade: Money
   ·Make Fair Trades
      ·1. Play the Fair Trades Game with Money

 

 

 

 

      ·2. Play the Fair Trades Game with Toys

 

 

 

 

Projects for the Real World: Level C, Second Grade: Make a Collection
   ·About Collectors
      ·3. Play the Fair Trades Game

 

 

 

PO 2. why some things are made locally, some elsewhere in the United States, and some in other countries

PLATO Modules are not available for this learning expectation.

 

 

 

PO 3. the work that people do to manufacture, transport, and market goods and services

Projects for the Real World: Level B, First Grade: Money
   ·Ways to Earn Money
      ·2. Find a Job That's Right for You

 

 

 

 

Projects for the Real World: Level E, Fourth Grade: State Visitor's Center
   ·What People Do
      ·1. Work People Do

 

 

 

 

      ·2. Who Does What?

 

 

 

PO 4. the interdependence of consumers and producers of goods and services

PLATO Modules are not available for this learning expectation.