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Civics and Government
- Standard Area - 5.1:
Principles and Documents of Government
- Grade Level - 5.1.PK: GRADE PreKindergarten
Identify basic American symbols (e.g., American flag).
- Standard Area - 5.1:
Principles and Documents of Government
- Grade Level - 5.1.K: GRADE K
Identify significant American holidays and their symbols.
- Standard Area - 5.1:
Principles and Documents of Government
- Grade Level - 5.1.1: GRADE 1
Explain the purposes of rules in the classroom and school community.
Explain the importance of rules in the classroom.
Define equality and the need to treat everyone equally.
Explain the importance of written rules and laws.
Describe students’ responsibilities in the school and community.
- Standard Area - 5.1:
Principles and Documents of Government
- Grade Level - 5.1.2: GRADE 2
Explain the purposes of rules and their consequences in the classroom and school community.
Explain the importance of rules in the classroom and school community.
Describe citizens' responsibilities to the state of Pennsylvania and the nation.
- Standard Area - 5.1:
Principles and Documents of Government
- Grade Level - 5.1.3:
GRADE 3
Explain the purposes of rules, laws, and consequences.
Explain rules and laws for the classroom, school, and community.
Define the principles and ideals shaping local government.
- Liberty / Freedom
- Democracy
- Justice
- Equality
Identify key ideas about government found in significant documents:
- Declaration of Independence
- United States Constitution
- Bill of Rights
- Pennsylvania Constitution
Identify state symbols, national symbols, and national holidays.
- Standard Area - 5.1:
Principles and Documents of Government
- Grade Level - 5.1.4:
GRADE 4
Explain rules and laws for the classroom, school, community, and state.
Explain the principles and ideals shaping local and state government.
- Liberty / Freedom
- Democracy
- Justice
- Equality
Identify key ideas about government found in significant documents:
- Declaration of Independence
- United States Constitution
- Bill of Rights
- Pennsylvania Constitution
Identify state symbols, national symbols, and national holidays.
- Standard Area - 5.1:
Principles and Documents of Government
- Grade Level - 5.1.5:
GRADE 5
Understand the rule of law in protecting property rights, individual rights and the common good.
Describe the basic purposes of government in the classroom, school, community, state, and nation.
Describe the principles and ideals shaping local state, and national government.
- Liberty / Freedom
- Democracy
- Justice
- Equality
Interpret key ideas about government found in significant documents:
- Declaration of Independence
- United States Constitution
- Bill of Rights
- Pennsylvania Constitution
Identify the individual rights guaranteed by the PA Constitution and the U.S. Constitution.
Explain the significance of state symbols, national symbols, and national holidays.
- Standard Area - 5.1:
Principles and Documents of Government
- Grade Level - 5.1.6:
GRADE 6
Explain the effect of the rule of law in protecting property rights, individual rights, and the common good.
Compare and contrast a direct democracy with a republican form of government.
Explain how the principles and ideals shape local, state, and national government.
- Liberty / Freedom
- Democracy
- Justice
- Equality
Explain the basic principles and ideals within documents and the roles played by the framers as found in significant documents:
- Declaration of Independence
- United States Constitution
- Bill of Rights
- Pennsylvania Constitution
Summarize individual rights guaranteed by the PA Constitution and the U.S. Constitution.
Describe how citizens and leaders use political symbols.
- Standard Area - 5.1:
Principles and Documents of Government
- Grade Level - 5.1.7:
GRADE 7
Cite functional examples of how the rule of law protects property rights, individual rights, and the common good.
Identify the different types of government and the processes they use in making laws.
Explain how the principles and ideals shape local, state, and national government.
- Liberty / Freedom
- Democracy
- Justice
- Equality
Summarize the basic principles and ideals within documents and the roles played by the framers as found in significant documents:
- Declaration of Independence
- United States Constitution
- Bill of Rights
- Pennsylvania Constitution
Compare and contrast the individual rights guaranteed by the PA Constitution versus the U.S. Constitution.
Describe how the media uses political symbols to influence public opinion.
- Standard Area - 5.1:
Principles and Documents of Government
- Grade Level - 5.1.8:
GRADE 8
Outline how different systems of government function.
Analyze the principles and ideas that shaped local, Pennsylvania, and national governments.
- Liberty / Freedom
- Democracy
- Justice
- Equality
Summarize the basic principles and ideals within documents and the roles played by the framers as found in significant documents:
- Declaration of Independence
- United States Constitution
- Bill of Rights
- Pennsylvania Constitution
Compare and contrast the individual rights guaranteed by the PA Constitution versus the U.S. Constitution.
Analyze how political symbols are used by the media and leaders to influence public opinion.
- Standard Area - 5.1:
Principles and Documents of Government
- Grade Level - 5.1.9:
GRADE 9
Apply examples of the rule of law as related to individual rights and the common good.
Analyze the major arguments advanced for different systems of government.
Analyze the principles and ideals that shape United States government.
- Liberty / Freedom
- Democracy
- Justice
- Equality
Compare and contrast the basic principles and ideals found in significant documents:
- Declaration of Independence
- United States Constitution
- Bill of Rights
- Pennsylvania Constitution
Demonstrate an understanding of how the PA Constitution and the US Constitution co-exist.
Analyze the role political symbols play in civil disobedience and patriotic activites.
- Standard Area - 5.1:
Principles and Documents of Government
- Grade Level - 5.1.12:
GRADE 12
Analyze the sources, purposes, functions of law, and how the rule of law protects individual rights and promotes the common good.
Employ historical examples and political philosophy to evaluate the major arguments advanced for the necessity of government.
Evaluate the application of the principles and ideals in contemporary civic life.
- Liberty / Freedom
- Democracy
- Justice
- Equality
Evaluate state and federal powers based on significant documents and other critical sources.
- Declaration of Independence
- United States Constitution
- Bill of Rights
- Pennsylvania Constitution
Analyze and assess the rights of people as written in the PA Constitution and the US Constitution.
Evaluate the role of nationalism in uniting and dividing citizens.
- Standard Area - 5.1:
Principles and Documents of Government
- Course - 5.1.C:
CIVICS & GOVERNMENT
Analyze the sources, purposes, functions of law, and how the rule of law protects individual rights and promotes the common good.
Employ historical examples and political philosophy to evaluate the major arguments advanced for the necessity of government.
Evaluate the application of the principles and ideals in contemporary civic life.
- Liberty / Freedom
- Democracy
- Justice
- Equality
Evaluate state and federal powers based on significant documents and other critical sources.
- Declaration of Independence
- United States Constitution
- Bill of Rights
- Pennsylvania Constitution
Analyze and assess the rights of people as written in the PA Constitution and the US Constitution.
Analyze the role political symbols play in civil disobedience and patriotic activites.
- Standard Area - 5.1:
Principles and Documents of Government
- Course - 5.1.U:
US HISTORY 1850-PRESENT
Apply examples of the rule of law as related to individual rights and the common good.
Analyze the principles and ideals that shape United States government.
- Liberty / Freedom
- Democracy
- Justice
- Equality
Compare and contrast the basic principles and ideals found in significant documents:
- Declaration of Independence
- United States Constitution
- Bill of Rights
- Pennsylvania Constitution
Analyze the role political symbols play in civil disobedience and patriotic activites.
- Standard Area - 5.1:
Principles and Documents of Government
- Course - 5.1.W:
WORLD HISTORY 1450-PRESENT
Analyze how conflict and cooperation among groups and organizations have influenced the history and development of the world. (Reference History Standards 8.3.9.D.)
Employ historical examples and political philosophy to evaluate the major arguments advanced for the necessity of government.
Evaluate the role of nationalism in uniting and dividing citizens.