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K–12 Standards

Civics and Government: Grade 3

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Principles and Documents of Government

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    Rule of Law

    1. A.

      Explain the purposes of rules, laws, and consequences.5.1.3.A

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    Laws and Government

    1. B.

      Explain rules and laws for the classroom, school, and community.5.1.3.B

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    Principles and Ideals that Shape Government

    1. C.

      Define the principles and ideals shaping local government.<ul><li>Liberty/Freedom</li><li>Democracy</li><li>Justice</li><li>Equality</li></ul>5.1.3.C

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    Documents and Ideals that Shape Pennsylvania and US Government

    1. D.

      Identify key ideas about government found in significant documents:<ul><li>Declaration of Independence</li><li>United States Constitution</li><li>Bill of Rights</li><li>Pennsylvania Constitution</li></ul>5.1.3.D

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    Individual Rights

    1. E.

      Identify the rights of an American citizen.5.1.3.E

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    Symbols

    1. F.

      Identify state symbols, national symbols, and national holidays.5.1.3.F

Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship

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    Civics Rights and Responsibilities

    1. A.

      Identify personal rights and responsibilities.5.2.3.A

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    Conflict and Resolution

    1. B.

      Identify the sources of conflict and disagreement and different ways conflict can be resolved.5.2.3.B

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    Leadership and Public Service

    1. C.

      Identify leadership and public service opportunities in the school, community, state, and nation.5.2.3.C

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    Competent and Responsible Citizens

    1. D.

      Describe how citizens participate in school and community activities.5.2.3.D

How Government Works

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    Branches of Government

    1. A.

      Identify the roles of the three branches of government.5.3.3.A

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    Structure, Organization, and Operation of Governments

    1. B.

      Identify how laws are made in the local community.5.3.3.B

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    Government Services

    1. C.

      Identify services performed by the local government.5.3.3.C

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    Leadership and Political Elections

    1. D.

      Identify positions of authority at school and community.5.3.3.D

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    Elements of the Election Process

    1. E.

      Explain the purpose for elections.5.3.3.E

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    Conflict and the Court System

    1. F.

      Explain how an action may be just or unjust.5.3.3.F

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    Interest Groups

    1. G.

      Identify individual interests and explain ways to influence others.5.3.3.G

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    Media Influences

    1. H.

      Explain how the media can impact government.5.3.3.H

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    Taxes

    1. I.

      Explain the role of taxes in operating government.5.3.3.I

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    Systems of Government

    1. J.

      Identify key ideals of the form of government practiced in the United States.5.3.3.J

How International Relationships Function

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    Countries and Conflicts

    1. A.

      Identify conflicts in the world using a map/globe.5.4.3.A

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    Tools of Foreign Policy

    1. B.

      Describe the roles of world leaders.5.4.3.B

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    International Organizations

    1. C.

      Identify the role of the United Nations in the world.5.4.3.C

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    Media and Its Influence

    1. D.

      Describe the different roles of the media.5.4.3.D

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    How Foreign Policy is Influenced

    1. E.

      Explain compromise as a conflict resolution strategy.5.4.3.E

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 3
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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