ESSENTIAL STANDARDS
Standards from the core that have leverage, readiness, and endurance are deemed essential.
SUPPORTING STANDARDS
Standards that support, connect to, or enhance the essential standards.
*NOTE: These Essential Standards are the district required standards, however, you are not limited to teaching only essential standards. Essential Standards are meant to provide some consistency throughout the district. There is one essential standard for each aspect of Alpine School District's Vision For Learning.
Structure of Government
Rights and Responsibilities of Citizens
Critical Thinking
Communication
Collaboration
Civic Engagement
Resiliency
Character and Values
US GOV 1.1 - Students will explain how documents, challenges, events, and ideas such as the rule of law, the social contract, compromise, the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, Shays' Rebellion, and the Federalist Papers significantly influenced the United States Constitution.
US GOV 3.4 - Students will use data to evaluate election results and explain election processes and strategies.
US GOV 2.3 - Students will explain the purpose and importance of fulfilling civic responsibilities, including serving on juries; voting; serving on boards, councils, and commissions; remaining well-informed; contacting elected officials; and other duties associated with active citizenship.