In addition to the outcomes listed in 9A, 4-6 students should be able to: identify nongovernmental groups in New Hampshire and describe those groups' functions, now and in the past.

1. Identify and describe varieties of family and household life now and in the recent past in New Hampshire; compare these with varieties of family and household life in other historical eras in New Hampshire and among different ethnic groups.

2. Identify a local group from the past and describe the group's purpose, who belonged, why people belonged, and what the group accomplished.

3. R research a significant nongovernmental group or organization that had a strong influence on an event or events in New Hampshire history. What and when was this? Did the group gain, use, or exercise its influence? Why was it significant?

4. Research and describe a nongovernmental group in the present or past in New Hampshire that tried to affect government policy and outcomes. Describe its methods and evaluate how successful it was.

5. Interview an older member of the community to find out about an organization or group that was important in their past. Find out why the group was important to that person, what the group did, who belonged, where and when the group met, and what happened to the group.

6. Invite an officer or member of a community or statewide service group to visit your class and explain what that group does. Discuss how the group's activities affect the students. Research the history of the group and make a presentation at one of the group's meetings.

7. Contact a service group to find out how the class can help with a local or statewide civic project. Invite an officer of the group to class to help make a cooperative plan of action and a timetable of activities for class participation. Take photographs and keep a journal as the class and group members carry out the project. Post in-progress reports in a public place for the community to see. Evaluate the project when completed and make a public presentation reporting the results.

8. Identify a local or state sports team and follow its progress. Observe and talk to fans and players to find out why they participate. Write a fictional story based on the findings.