Social Studies: Civics and Economics
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Social Studies
Civics and Economics
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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 3

DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF CITIZENSHIP RIGHTS AND DUTIES

  benchmark 3.a Describe Process by Which an Individual Becomes a US Citizen
    indicator 3.a.1 Explain the definition of citizenship in the Fourteenth Amendment
    indicator 3.a.2 Describe how people can become citizens by birth or naturalization
    indicator 3.a.3 Explain how immigration and naturalization have created diversity
    indicator 3.a.4 Explain the requirements to become a citizen through naturalization
  benchmark 3.b Describe 1st Amendment Freedoms, Due Process, & Equal Protection
    indicator 3.b.1 Explain the First Amendment freedom of religion
    indicator 3.b.2 Explain the First Amendment freedom of speech
    indicator 3.b.3 Explain the First Amendment freedom of the press
    indicator 3.b.4 Explain the First Amendment freedom of assembly
    indicator 3.b.5 Explain the First Amendment freedom of petition
    indicator 3.b.6 Describe due process
    indicator 3.b.7 Describe equal protection of the law
    indicator 3.b.8 Explain that Fourteenth Amendment extends due process to states
    indicator 3.b.9 Apply knowledge of constitutional protections to everyday life
  benchmark 3.c Describe the Duties of Citizenship
    indicator 3.c.1 Describe the duties of citizenship
    indicator 3.c.2 Explain legal consequences of not fulfilling citizenship duties
  benchmark 3.d Examine the Responsibilities of Citizenship
    indicator 3.d.1 Explain that civic responsibilities are voluntary
    indicator 3.d.2 Identify and describe civic responsibilities of citizens
    indicator 3.d.3 Identify responsibilities in family, school, community, state & world
  benchmark 3.e Evaluate How Civic and Social Duties Address Community Needs
    indicator 3.e.1 Describe different ways for citizens to serve the community
    indicator 3.e.2 Participate in a service learning project
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