Pennsylvania

5 Civics and Government

• 5.1 Principles and Documents of Government

  • Rule of Law

    • 5.1.2.A Explain the purposes of rules and their consequences in the classroom and school community.

      • Purpose of government (2-C.1)

  • Laws and Government

    • 5.1.2.B Explain the importance of rules in the classroom and school community.

  • Principles and Ideals that Shape Government

    • 5.1.2.C Define fairness in working with others.

  • Documents and Ideals that Shape Pennsylvania and US Government

    • 5.1.2.D Explain why school rules are written and posted.

  • Individual Rights

    • 5.1.2.E Describe citizens' responsibilities to the state of Pennsylvania and the nation.

      • State government (2-C.3)
      • Federal government (2-C.4)

  • Symbols

    • 5.1.2.F Identify state symbols.

      • Identify American symbols, landmarks, and monuments (2-D.1)
      • The American flag (2-D.2)

• 5.2 Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship

  • Civics Rights and Responsibilities

    • 5.2.2.A Identify and explain the importance of responsibilities at school at home and the community.

  • Conflict and Resolution

    • 5.2.2.B Identify a problem and probable solution.

  • Leadership and Public Service

    • 5.2.2.C Identify community projects/activities that support leadership and public service.

  • Competent and Responsible Citizens

    • 5.2.2.D Explain responsible community behavior.

• 5.3 How Government Works

  • Branches of Government

    • 5.3.2.A Identify the role government plays in the community (education, transportation).

      • Local government (2-C.2)

  • Structure, Organization, and Operation of Governments

    • 5.3.2.B Identify local government leaders.

      • Local government (2-C.2)

  • Government Services

    • 5.3.2.C Identify other types of services provided by local government.

      • Local government (2-C.2)

  • Leadership and Political Elections

    • 5.3.2.D Identify positions of authority at school.

  • Elements of the Election Process

    • 5.3.2.E Describe situations in the state or nation when having an elected official represent the people is beneficial.

  • Conflict and the Court System

    • 5.3.2.F Identify and explain behaviors for responsible school citizens and possible consequences for inappropriate action.

  • Media Influences

    • 5.3.7.H Identify different forms of media.

  • Taxes

    • 5.3.2.I Define taxes and why they are paid.

      • Local government (2-C.2)

  • Systems of Government

    • 5.3.7.J Identify the responsibilities of voters after the vote.

• 5.4 How International Relationships Function

  • Countries and Conflicts

    • 5.4.2.A Explain examples of conflict in the community, state, and nation.

      • Paul Revere (2-B.2)
      • Frederick Douglass (2-B.7)
      • Susan B. Anthony (2-B.8)
      • Harriet Tubman (2-B.9)
      • Sitting Bull (2-B.10)
      • Rosa Parks (2-B.16)
      • Jackie Robinson (2-B.17)
      • Cesar Chavez (2-B.18)
      • Martin Luther King Jr. (2-B.19)

  • Tools of Foreign Policy

    • 5.4.2.B Identify ways that countries can work together.

  • International Organizations

    • 5.4.2.C Explain why nations need to work together for peace.

  • Media and Its Influence

    • 5.4.2.D Identify the different types of media.

  • How Foreign Policy is Influenced

    • 5.4.2.E Explain how a community reaches compromise.