CODE 0.1.1.1.1
SUBSTRAND 1.Civic Skills
STANDARD 1. Democratic government depends on informed and engaged citizens who exhibit civic skills and values, practice civic discourse, vote and participate in elections, apply inquiry and analysis skills, and take action to solve problems and shape public policy.
BENCHMARK Demonstrate civic skills in a classroom that reflect an understanding of civic values. For example: Civic skills—listening to others, participating in class discussions, taking turns, sharing with others, cooperating in class activities, wise or judicious exercise of authority. Civic values—fairness, individual dignity, self-control, justice, responsibility, courage, honesty, common good, respect, friendship.
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CODE 0.1.2.2.1
SUBSTRAND 2. Civic Values and Principles of Democracy
STANDARD 2. The civic identity of the United States is shaped by historical figures, places and events, and by key foundational documents and other symbolically important artifacts.
BENCHMARK Describe symbols, songs and traditions that identify our nation and state. For example: American Flag, bald eagle, White House, Statue of Liberty, Pledge of Allegiance, Minnesota state flag.
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CODE 0.1.4.7.1
SUBSTRAND 4. Governmental Institutions and Political Processes
STANDARD 7. The primary purposes of rules and laws within the United States constitutional government are to protect individual rights, promote the general welfare and provide order.
BENCHMARK Identify examples of rules in the school community and explain why they exist; describe incentives for following rules and consequences for breaking rules.