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Orange/Ulster and Sullivan BOCES |
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OUBOCES/Sullivan BOCES Social Studies |
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Civics, Citizenship, and Government - Elementary Performance Indicators |
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Political Systems
The learner will be able to
know the meaning or key terms and concepts related to government, including democracy, power, citizenship, nation-state, and justice.
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Bloom's |
Activities |
| 1.1 |
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Political Systems
The learner will be able to
explain the probable consequences of the absence of government and rules.
| Strand |
Bloom's |
Activities |
| 1.2 |
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Political Systems
The learner will be able to
describe the basic purposes of government and the importance of civic life.
| Strand |
Bloom's |
Activities |
| 1.3 |
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Political Systems
The learner will be able to
understand that social and political systems are based upon people's beliefs.
| Strand |
Bloom's |
Activities |
| 1.4 |
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Political Systems
The learner will be able to
discuss how and why the world is divided into nations and what kinds of governments other nations have.
| Strand |
Bloom's |
Activities |
| 1.5 |
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Constitutions
The learner will be able to
explain how the Constitutions of New York State and the United States and the Bill of Rights are the basis for democratic values in the United States.
| Strand |
Bloom's |
Activities |
| 2.1 |
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Constitutions
The learner will be able to
understand the basic civil values that are the foundation of American constitutional democracy.
| Strand |
Bloom's |
Activities |
| 2.2 |
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Constitutions
The learner will be able to
know what the United States Constitution is and why it is important (Adapted from The National Standards for Civics and Government, 1994).
| Strand |
Bloom's |
Activities |
| 2.4 |
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Constitutions
The learner will be able to
understand that the United States Constitution and the Constitution of the State of New York are written plans for organizing the functions of government.
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Bloom's |
Activities |
| 2.4 |
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Constitutions
The learner will be able to
understand the structure of New York State and local governments, including executive, legislative, and judicial branches.
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Bloom's |
Activities |
| 2.6 |
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Constitutions
The learner will be able to
identify their legislative and executive representatives at the local, state, and national governments (Adapted from The National Standards for Civics and Government, 1994).
| Strand |
Bloom's |
Activities |
| 2.6 |
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Role of Citizens
The learner will be able to
understand that citizenship includes an awareness of the holidays, celebrations, and symbols of our nation.
| Strand |
Bloom's |
Activities |
| 3.1 |
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Role of Citizens
The learner will be able to
examine what it means to be a good citizen in the classroom, school, home, and community.
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Bloom's |
Activities |
| 3.2 |
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Role of Citizens
The learner will be able to
identify and describe the rules and responsibilities students have at home, in the classroom, and at school.
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Bloom's |
Activities |
| 3.3 |
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Role of Citizens
The learner will be able to
examine the basic principles of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitutions of the United States and New York State.
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Bloom's |
Activities |
| 3.4 |
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Role of Citizens
The learner will be able to
understand that effective, informed citizenship is a duty of each citizen, demonstrated by jury service, voting, and community service.
| Strand |
Bloom's |
Activities |
| 3.5 |
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Role of Citizens
The learner will be able to
identify basic rights that students have and those that they will acquire as they age.
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Bloom's |
Activities |
| 3.6 |
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Analysis Skills
The learner will be able to
show a willingness to consider other points of view before drawing conclusions or making judgments.
| Strand |
Bloom's |
Activities |
| 4.1 |
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Analysis Skills
The learner will be able to
participate in activities that focus on a classroom, school, or community issue or problem.
| Strand |
Bloom's |
Activities |
| 4.2 |
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Analysis Skills
The learner will be able to
suggest alternative solutions or courses of action to hypothetical or historic problems.
| Strand |
Bloom's |
Activities |
| 4.3 |
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Analysis Skills
The learner will be able to
evaluate the consequences for each alternative solution or course of action.
| Strand |
Bloom's |
Activities |
| 4.4 |
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Analysis Skills
The learner will be able to
prioritize the solutions based on established criteria.
| Strand |
Bloom's |
Activities |
| 4.5 |
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Analysis Skills
The learner will be able to
propose an action plan to address the issue of how to solve the problem.
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Bloom's |
Activities |
| 4.6 |
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