Political Systems 4th/5th: Indicator #6


Political Systems: Fourth and Fifth Students will understand the historical development and current status of the fundamental concepts and processes of authority, power, and influence, with particular emphasis on the founding documents of the United States and the democratic skills and attitudes necessary to become responsible citizens.

In the context of Maryland up to contemporary times and United States history through 1790, students are able to do everything required at earlier grades and are able to:

 


Indicator #6

Explain the rights and responsibilities of being a citizen of the United States. 

 


Lesson ideas about rights and responsibilities
http://civnet.org/resoures/teach/lessplan/student2.htm
 

Information and lesson plans ideas that change monthly on current events
http://www.eduplace.com/ss/current/index.html
 

The Baltimore Sun newspaper site for information about current events
http://www.sunspot.net/

 



 
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