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K–12 Standards

Civics and Government: Grade 4

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Principles and Documents of Government

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    Rule of Law

    1. A.

      Examine school rules and consequences.5.1.4.A

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    Laws and Government

    1. B.

      Explain rules and laws for the classroom, school, community, and state.5.1.4.B

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    Principles and Ideals that Shape Government

    1. C.

      Explain the principles and ideals shaping local and state government.<ul><li>Liberty/Freedom</li><li>Democracy</li><li>Justice</li><li>Equality</li></ul>5.1.4.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>5.1.4.D

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    Symbols

    1. F.

      Identify state symbols, national symbols, and national holidays.5.1.4.F

Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship

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    Civics Rights and Responsibilities

    1. A.

      Identify individual rights and needs and the rights and needs of others in the classroom, school, and community.5.2.4.A

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    Conflict and Resolution

    1. B.

      Describe the sources of conflict and disagreement and different ways conflict can be resolved.5.2.4.B

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    Leadership and Public Service

    1. C.

      Describe the roles of leadership and public service in school, community, state, and nation.5.2.4.C

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    Competent and Responsible Citizens

    1. D.

      Describe how citizens participate in school and community activities.5.2.4.D

How Government Works

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    Branches of Government

    1. A.

      Identify the roles of the three branches of government.5.3.4.A

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    Structure, Organization, and Operation of Governments

    1. B.

      Describe how the elected representative bodies function in making local and state laws.5.3.4.B

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    Government Services

    1. C.

      Identify the services performed by local and state governments.5.3.4.C

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    Leadership and Political Elections

    1. D.

      Identify positions of authority at the local and state, and national level.5.3.4.D

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    Elements of the Election Process

    1. E.

      Explain the voting process.5.3.4.E

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    Conflict and the Court System

    1. F.

      Explain how different perspectives can lead to conflict.5.3.4.F

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    Interest Groups

    1. G.

      Identify individual interests and explain ways to influence others.5.3.4.G

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What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 4
When were these standards adopted?
2009

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