Public learning track
U.S. Foreign Policy, Diplomacy, and National Security
6 lessons
Goal
Analyze how the U.S. government exercises constitutional powers, conducts diplomacy, forms alliances, and employs foreign policy tools to protect national security.
6 lessons
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- Constitutional Powers in Foreign PolicyUp next
- The Department of State and Diplomatic MissionsNot started yet
- Treaties, Executive Agreements, and International AlliancesNot started yet
- Isolationism Versus International EngagementNot started yet
- Military Intervention and National SecurityNot started yet
- Economic Sanctions as a Foreign Policy ToolNot started yet
Standards Covered
- U.S. GOV Standard 5.1Utah Social Studies Standards · Social Studies · Grade 5 (target) · Grade 5Students will analyze the constitutional process of creating foreign policy and the structures through which the federal government interacts with foreign governments, such as the Department of State, treaties, agreements, and alliances.
- U.S. GOV Standard 3.5Utah Social Studies Standards · Social Studies · Grade 5 (target) · Grade 5Students will explain how the individual roles of the members of the President’s cabinet are designed to meet various purposes in government.
- U.S. GOV Standard 5.2Utah Social Studies Standards · Social Studies · Grade 5 (target) · Grade 5Students will analyze the justification for, and effectiveness of, specific foreign policy positions, such as military intervention, isolationism, alliance formation, economic sanctions, or other security measures.
- U.S. GOV Standard 5.3Utah Social Studies Standards · Social Studies · Grade 5 (target) · Grade 5Students will evaluate how global economic interdependence and international trade policies affect the economy of the United States.
Curriculum Framework
5th Grade · Social Studies · US-UT-SS
1
10 lessons
Foundations of American Constitutional Government
Explain how historical documents, core philosophical principles, and key events shaped the creation and structure of the United States Constitution.
2
10 lessons
The Three Branches and the Federal Government in Action
Explain the organizational structures, key roles, legislative procedures, and administrative rulemaking processes of the United States federal government.
3
10 lessons
Civil Liberties, Civil Rights, and Constitutional Cases
Analyze the constitutional protections in the Bill of Rights and subsequent amendments using landmark court cases and public debates.
4
10 lessons
Active Citizenship, Elections, and Civic Participation
Explain the duties and rights of citizens, election processes and data, and how individuals and organizations influence civic life.
5
10 lessons
Federalism and Multi-Level Governance
Explain how sovereign authority and public responsibilities are shared and divided across national, state, tribal, and local governments.
6
10 lessons
Public Finance, Taxation, and Government Budgets
Explain how governments generate revenue, allocate public expenditures, evaluate economic philosophies, and make fiscal trade-offs.
7
6 lessons
U.S. Foreign Policy, Diplomacy, and National Security
Analyze how the U.S. government exercises constitutional powers, conducts diplomacy, forms alliances, and employs foreign policy tools to protect national security.
8
6 lessons
Global Trade, Humanitarian Aid, and International Cooperation
Explore how nations engage in global trade, deliver humanitarian relief, and collaborate to address worldwide challenges like health crises and environmental protection.