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Standard 1.0 Political Science
Students will understand the historical development and current status of the democratic principles and the development of skills and attitudes necessary to become responsible citizens.
Topic
A. The Foundations and Function of Government
Indicator
- 1. Explain how rules and laws are made and necessary to maintain order and protect citizens
Objectives
- Explain how school and community rules promote orderliness, fairness, responsibility, privacy, and safety
- Identify leadership positions and organizations in the community and explain how they can be helpful in maintaining safety and order
Indicator
- 2. Explain how democratic skills and attitudes are associated with being a responsible citizen
Objectives
- Use appropriate informational text to develop an understanding of democratic skills and attitudes, such as rights and responsibilities, respect, fairness, honesty, loyalty, and courage
- Connect certain people, symbols, songs and poems to the ideals they represent, such as George Washington portrays leadership, the American flag represents loyalty and respect, and the Star Spangled Banner represents courage and freedom
Topic
B. Individual and Group Participation in the Political System
Indicator
- 1. Explain how contributions and events are important to the American political system
Objectives
- Describe the contributions of local government leaders and current leaders of their school and community, such as county executives, county council or mayor, and city council
- Explain how contributions of people recognized in holidays, such as Memorial Day and Constitution Day, represent democratic beliefs and attitudes, that include rights and responsibilities, loyalty, respect, and courage
Topic
C. Protecting Rights and Maintaining Order
Indicator
- 1. Describe the rights and responsibilities of being a participating member of the school and the community
Objectives
- Recognize and describe how making choices affects self, family, school, and community
- Identify concerns in the community, such as safety issues and pollution problems and ways to resolve these concerns
Date: 6/20/2006
