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Indiana Academic Standards
For K-8 social studies

Indiana’s Academic Standards for K-8 social studies are presented grade-by-grade and organized
around five content areas: (1) History; (2) Civics and Government; (3) Geography; (4) Economics; and
(5) Individuals, Society, and Culture (psychology, sociology, and anthropology). For instructional
purpose, content knowledge should be integrated with skills for research, inquiry, and participation.
These academic standards were passed by the Education Roundtable July 25, 2001, and the Indiana
Department of Education passed these standards August 2, 2001.
The goal of social studies education is the development of informed, responsible citizens who
participate effectively in our democracy. The Academic Standards for Social Studies addresses this
goal by integrating a strong knowledge base with the skills for inquiry, thinking and participation.
The following pages list the social studies academic standards that this curriculum packet fulfills.
If you would like see the current academic standards visit the Indiana Department of Education website
at: http://doe.state.in.us/standards/welcome.html