New Hampshire Frameworks Correlations
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Social Studies: Civics
Curriculum Standard 2
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental ideals and principles of American democracy; the major provisions of the United States and New Hampshire Constitutions; and the organization and operation of government at all levels including the legislative, executive, and judicial branches.
Proficiency Standards
By the end of grade six students will be able to:
- Discuss the importance of the following ideals and principles to American democracy--individual rights and responsibilities; concern for the well-being of the community; tolerance for others; minority rights; equality of opportunity and equal protection under the law; and the importance of education, work, and volunteerism.
- Explain that, in the United States, constitutional democracy is founded on the conviction that Americans are united as a nation by the ideals and principles they share rather than the race, religion, or country of origin of the nation's people.
Curriculum Standard 4
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the meaning, rights, and responsibilities of citizenship as well as the ability to apply their knowledge of the ideals, principles, organization, and operation of American government through the political process and citizen involvement.
Proficiency Standards
By the end of grade ten students will be able to:
- Analyze those dispositions or traits of character that lead individuals to become independent members of society and that foster respect for individual worth and human dignity including self-discipline; self-governance; individual responsibility; respect for the rights and decisions of others; concern for the well-being of others; tolerance; and the ability to compromise.
