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K–12 Standards

Civics and Government: Grade 1

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Principles and Documents of Government

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    Rule of Law

    1. A.

      Explain the purposes of rules in the classroom and school community.5.1.1.A

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    Laws and Government

    1. B.

      Explain the importance of rules in the classroom.5.1.1.B

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    Principles and Ideals that Shape Government

    1. C.

      Define equality and the need to treat everyone equally.5.1.1.C

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    Documents and Ideals that Shape Pennsylvania and US Government

    1. D.

      Explain the importance of written rules and laws.5.1.1.D

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    Individual Rights

    1. E.

      Describe students' responsibilities in the school and community.5.1.1.E

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    Symbols

    1. F.

      Identify national symbols.5.1.1.F

Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship

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    Civics Rights and Responsibilities

    1. A.

      Identify and explain the importance of responsibilities at school and at home.5.2.1.A

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    Conflict and Resolution

    1. B.

      Identify a problem and attempt to solve with adult or peer assistance.5.2.1.B

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    Leadership and Public Service

    1. C.

      Identify school projects/activities that support leadership and public service.5.2.1.C

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    Competent and Responsible Citizens

    1. D.

      Explain responsible school behavior.5.2.1.D

How Government Works

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    Branches of Government

    1. A.

      Identify the roles of local government (fire, police, etc.).5.3.1.A

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    Structure, Organization, and Operation of Governments

    1. B.

      Identify the services of local government.5.3.1.B

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    Government Services

    1. C.

      Identify the value of fire fighters, police officers and emergency workers in the community.5.3.1.C

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    Leadership and Political Elections

    1. D.

      Identify positions of authority in the classroom community.5.3.1.D

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    Elements of the Election Process

    1. E.

      Identify situations in the school or community when it is beneficial to have an elected official represent the people.5.3.1.E

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    Conflict and the Court System

    1. F.

      Identify and explain behaviors for responsible classroom citizens and possible consequences for inappropriate action.5.3.1.F

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    Media Influences

    1. H.

      Explain how information /news is conveyed to the public.5.3.6.H

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    Taxes

    1. I.

      Provide examples of taxation.5.3.1.I

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    Systems of Government

    1. J.

      Describe situations where voting eases conflict.5.3.6.J

How International Relationships Function

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    Countries and Conflicts

    1. A.

      Identify ways to avoid conflict.5.4.1.A

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    Tools of Foreign Policy

    1. B.

      Describe how classrooms can work together.5.4.1.B

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    Media and Its Influence

    1. D.

      Identify different means of receiving information/news.5.4.1.D

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    How Foreign Policy is Influenced

    1. E.

      Explain how a classroom community reaches compromise.5.4.1.E

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 1
When were these standards adopted?
2012
Where can I read the official document?
Academic Standards for Civics and Government (PreK-3)

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