Social Studies: Civics and Economics
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Social Studies
Civics and Economics
Overview 

Civics and Economics, taught in eighth grade, includes basic knowledge and understanding of the concepts and processes of democratic government and the American economic system. Students learn the meaning of individual rights and responsibilities; the ideals of liberty, justice, and equality; and the rule of law. Students develop an understanding of public and personal economic and financial decisions. A service learning component helps students personalize citizenship education.
Other Standards for Social Studies, Civics and Economics :
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standard 13

DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF GEOGRAPHY, POLITICS, ECONOMICS

  benchmark 13.a Describe the World in Geographic Terms
    indicator 13.a.1 Identify selected countries and world regions
    indicator 13.a.2 Identify major rivers, mountain ranges and bodies of water
    indicator 13.a.3 Use a variety of methods to manipulate geographic information
    indicator 13.a.4 Apply geographic concepts to describe the world in spacial terms
  benchmark 13.b Examine the Relationship of the US to Other Nations & World Affairs
    indicator 13.b.1 Compare the US political system to other political systems
    indicator 13.b.2 Compare the US economic system to other economic systems
    indicator 13.b.3 Examine the changing role of the United States in world affairs
    indicator 13.b.4 Explain how different cultures perceive global challenges differently
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