• exhibit traits of good citizenship.

    • Describe the importance of rules, personal responsibilities, and natural consequences as a member of a family, class, and school.

    • Identify ways to be an active member of the community.

    • Identify the United States Flag as a symbol of the country, explaining the stripes as symbols for the first states and the stars as symbols for the current states in our country.

    • Identify the purpose of the Pledge of Allegiance and explain appropriate flag etiquette.

    • Identify other important United States symbols including the Statue of Liberty located in New York Harbor.

  • demonstrate knowledge of basic physical and human geographic concepts.

  • understand that history relates to events and people of other times and places.

  • identify basic economic concepts.

    • Describe the basic needs of all people: food, clothing, and shelter; differentiate between these needs and a want.

    • Explain the relationship between work and earning money.

    • Identify ways that people use their money, including spending and saving.

    • Explain how various community members including police officers, firefighters, soldiers, school personnel, business professionals, and medical personnel impact the student’s life.