Public learning track
American Democratic Values, Government, and Citizenship
10 lessons
Goal
Explain core democratic values, compare forms of government, examine patriotic symbols, and participate in civic service.
10 lessons
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- Core Democratic Values: Liberty, Justice, and EqualityUp next
- Diversity, Family Values, and Community ServiceNot started yet
- Why Societies Need Laws and GovernmentNot started yet
- Comparing Governments: Tribal, Monarchy, and DemocracyNot started yet
- Resolving Conflicts in History: The Boston Tea PartyNot started yet
- The Meaning of the American Flag and Its ColorsNot started yet
- Words and Meaning of the Pledge of AllegianceNot started yet
- The Star-Spangled Banner and Patriotic MusicNot started yet
- Honoring Service: Veterans Day and Memorial DayNot started yet
- Taking Action: Planning a Community Service ProjectNot started yet
Standards Covered
- SS.3.1West Virginia Social Studies Standards · Social Studies · all grade levels · All agesIdentify and explain the following commonly-held American democratic values, principles, and beliefs: • diversity; • rule of law; • family values; • community service; • justice; and • liberty.
- SS.3.2West Virginia Social Studies Standards · Social Studies · all grade levels · All agesDetermine the need for government and compare and contrast the following forms: tribal, monarchy, and democracy.
- SS.3.4West Virginia Social Studies Standards · Social Studies · all grade levels · All agesExamine historical conflicts and their resolutions (e.g., The Boston Tea Party, conflict between Native Americans and explorers).
- SS.3.5West Virginia Social Studies Standards · Social Studies · all grade levels · All agesExamine how rights and responsibilities of citizens are reflected in patriotic symbols, songs and holidays of the United States (e.g., the meaning of our flag’s colors, the Pledge of Allegiance and the meaning of the words, the National Anthem, Veteran’s Day and Memorial Day).
- SS.3.6West Virginia Social Studies Standards · Social Studies · all grade levels · All agesParticipate in a local service project to discover the importance of working together and how participation leads to improvement in the lives of individuals, as well as communities.
Curriculum Framework
2nd Grade · Social Studies · US-WV-SS
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