| (C) explain the reasons for the creation of the Bill
of Rights and its importance.
(15) Government. The student understands the framework
of government created by the U.S. Constitution of 1787. The student
is expected to:
(A) identify and explain the basic functions of the
three branches of government;
(B) identify the reasons for and describe the system
of checks and balances outlined in the U.S. Constitution; and
(C) distinguish between national and state governments
and compare their responsibilities in the U.S. federal system.
(16) Citizenship. The student understands important
symbols, customs, celebrations, and landmarks that represent American
beliefs and principles that contribute to our national identity. The
student is expected to:
(A) explain various patriotic symbols, including Uncle
Sam; national celebrations such as Labor Day; and political symbols
such as the donkey and elephant;
(B) sing or recite "The Star-Spangled Banner" and explain
its history;
(C) recite and explain the meaning of the Pledge of
Allegiance to the United States Flag; and
(D) explain the significance of important landmarks,
including the White House, the Statue of Liberty, and Mount Rushmore.
(17) Citizenship. The student understands the importance
of individual participation in the democratic process at the local,
state, and national levels. The student is expected to:
(A) explain why individuals have a duty to participate
in civic affairs at the local, state, and national levels; and
(B) explain how to contact elected and appointed leaders
in local, state, and national governments.
(18) Citizenship. The student understands the importance
of effective leadership in a constitutional republic. The student
is expected to:
(A) identify past and present leaders in the national
government, including the president and various members of Congress,
and their political parties; and
(B) identify leadership qualities of national leaders,
past and present.
(19) Citizenship. The student understands the fundamental
rights of American citizens guaranteed in the Bill of Rights. The
student is expected to describe the fundamental rights guaranteed
in the Bill of Rights, including freedom of religion, speech, and
press; the right to assemble and petition the government; the right
to keep and bear arms; the right to trial by jury; and the right to
an attorney.
(20) Culture. The student understands the relationship
between the arts and the times during which they were created. The
student is expected to:
(A) identify significant examples of art, music, and
literature from various periods in U.S. history such as the painting
American Progress, "Yankee Doodle," and "Paul Revere's Ride"; and
(B) explain how examples of art, music, and literature
reflect the times during which they were created.
(21) Culture. The student understands the contributions
of people of various racial, ethnic, and religious groups to the United
States culture. The student is expected to:
(A) describe customs and traditions of various racial,
ethnic, and religious groups in the United States; and
(B) summarize the contributions of people of various
racial, ethnic, and religious groups to our national identity.
(22) Science, technology, and society. The student
understands the impact of science and technology on society in the
United States. The student is expected to:
(A) identify the accomplishments of notable individuals
in the fields of science and technology such as Benjamin Franklin,
Eli Whitney, John Deere, Thomas Edison, Alexander Graham Bell, George
Washington Carver, the Wright Brothers, and Neil Armstrong;
(B) identify how scientific discoveries, technological
innovations, and the rapid growth of technology industries have advanced
the economic development of the United States, including the transcontinental
railroad and the space program; and
(C) explain how scientific discoveries and technological
innovations in the fields of medicine, communication, and transportation
have benefited individuals and society in the United States.
(23) Social studies skills. The student applies critical-thinking
skills to organize and use information acquired from a variety of
valid sources, including technology. The student is expected to:
(A) differentiate between, locate, and use valid primary
and secondary sources such as technology; interviews; biographies;
oral, print, and visual material; documents; and artifacts to acquire
information about the United States;
(B) analyze information by applying absolute and relative
chronology through sequencing, categorizing, identifying cause-and-effect
relationships, comparing, contrasting, finding the main idea, summarizing,
making generalizations and predictions, and drawing inferences and
conclusions;
(C) organize and interpret information in outlines,
reports, databases, and visuals, including graphs, charts, timelines,
and maps;
(D) identify different points of view about an issue,
topic, historical event, or current event; and
(E) identify the historical context of an event.
(24) Social studies skills. The student uses geographic
tools to collect, analyze, and interpret data. The student is expected
to:
(A) apply mapping elements, including grid systems,
legends, symbols, scales, and compass roses, to create and interpret
maps; and
(B) interpret geographic data, population distribution,
and natural resources into a variety of formats such as graphs and
maps.
(25) Social studies skills. The student communicates
in written, oral, and visual forms. The student is expected to:
(A) use social studies terminology correctly;
(B) incorporate main and supporting ideas in verbal
and written communication;
(C) express ideas orally based on research and experiences;
and
(D) create written and visual material such as journal
entries, reports, graphic organizers, outlines, and bibliographies.
(26) Social studies skills. The student uses problem-solving
and decision-making skills, working independently and with others.
The student is expected to use problem-solving and decision-making
processes to identify a problem, gather information, list and consider
options, consider advantages and disadvantages, choose and implement
a solution, and evaluate the effectiveness of the solution.
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