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Robein School District 85
CURRICULUM GUIDE
Social Studies - Grade 5

Goal 14: Political Systems

Standard 14.A
The learner will be able to understand and explain basic principles of the Unitied States government.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 14.A Comprehension Master IL: Learning Standards, 1997, Late Elementary, Standard 14.A Classroom
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Responsibilities: give/civic/personal
The learner will be able to give examples of civic and personal responsibilities of students and adults.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 14.A Knowledge Master IL Performance Descriptors: 14A. Stage E. Classroom
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Democracy: explain/characteristics
The learner will be able to explain the characteristics of a "democracy".
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 14.A Comprehension Master IL Performance Descriptors: 14A. Stage E. Classroom
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Laws: justify/governments/rules
The learner will be able to justify why governments need to make rules and laws for people.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 14.A Evaluation Master IL Performance Descriptors: 14A. Stage E. Classroom
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Constitutions: examine/declaration
The learner will be able to examine the importance of the Declaration of Independence and the Illinois and United States Constitutions.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 14.A Knowledge Master IL Performance Descriptors: 14A. Stage E. Classroom
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Rights: define/concept/unalienable
The learner will be able to define the concept of "unalienable" as it relates to rights expressed in the Declaration of Independence.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 14.A Knowledge Master IL Performance Descriptors: 14A. Stage E. Classroom
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Constitution: explain/amended
The learner will be able to explain how the U.S. Constitution can be amended.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 14.A Comprehension Master IL Performance Descriptors: 14A. Stage E. Classroom
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Rights: defend/bill/protect
The learner will be able to defend the idea of having a Bill of Rights to outline and protect the rights of citizens.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 14.A Analysis Master IL Performance Descriptors: 14A. Stage E. Classroom
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Constitution: summarize/history
The learner will be able to summarize the history of one of the amendments to the constitution (e.g., its origins, implementation, influence).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 14.A Application Master IL Performance Descriptors: 14A. Stage E. Classroom
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Law: recognize/rule
The learner will be able to recognize the purpose of having and obeying laws.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 14.A Knowledge Master IL Performance Descriptors: 14A. Stage E. Classroom
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Standard 14.B
The learner will be able to understand the structures and functions of the political systems of Illinois, the United States and other nations.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 14.B Comprehension Master IL: Learning Standards, 1997, Late Elementary, Standard 14.B Classroom
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Legislature: state/two/houses
The learner will be able to state the names of the two houses in the Illinois state legislature.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 14.B Knowledge Master IL Performance Descriptors: 14B. Stage E. Classroom
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Branches: describe/division/sharing
The learner will be able to describe the purpose behind the principles of division and sharing powers among the executive, legislative, and judicial branches.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 14.B Knowledge Master IL Performance Descriptors: 14B. Stage E. Classroom
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Government: describe/checks/balances
The learner will be able to describe the system of checks and balances between the three branches of the federal government.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 14.B Knowledge Master IL Performance Descriptors: 14B. Stage E. Classroom
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Trials: clarify/criminal/civil
The learner will be able to clarify the characteristics of criminal and civil trials.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 14.B Comprehension Master IL Performance Descriptors: 14B. Stage E. Classroom
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Standard 14.C
The learner will be able to understand election processes and responsibilities of citizens.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 14.C Comprehension Master IL: Learning Standards, 1997, Late Elementary, Standard 14.C Classroom
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Rights: describe/minorities/respected
The learner will be able to describe situations in their home, school, or community where the rights of minorities have been respected.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 14.C Knowledge Master IL Performance Descriptors: 14C. Stage E. Classroom
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Rights: predict/consequences/ignoring
The learner will be able to predict the consequences of ignoring the rights of other people in public places (e.g., smoking in a crowded theater).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 14.C Comprehension Master IL Performance Descriptors: 14C. Stage E. Classroom
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Problem: explain/solved/community
The learner will be able to explain how an individual or group has solved a problem in their community.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 14.C Comprehension Master IL Performance Descriptors: 14C. Stage E. Classroom
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Voting: identify/requirements
The learner will be able to identify voting requirements.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 14.C Knowledge Master IL Performance Descriptors: 14C. Stage E. Classroom
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Standard 14.D
The learner will be able to understand the roles and influences of individuals and interest groups in the political systems of Illinois, the United States and other nations.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 14.D Comprehension Master IL: Learning Standards, 1997, Late Elementary, Standard 14.D Classroom
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Rights: describe/minority/supersede
The learner will be able to describe a situation where minority rights may supersede the wishes of the majority.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 14.D Knowledge Master IL Performance Descriptors: 14D. Stage E. Classroom
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Involvement: produce/increase
The learner will be able to produce a plan to increase student and/or parent involvement in school activities.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 14.D Synthesis Master IL Performance Descriptors: 14D. Stage E. Classroom
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Lobbying: define/influence/public
The learner will be able to define the concept of "lobbying" to influence public opinion or legislative decision-making.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 14.D Knowledge Master IL Performance Descriptors: 14D. Stage E. Classroom
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Persuasion: compare/contrast/political
The learner will be able to compare/contrast contemporary and traditional forms of political persuasion (e.g., speeches and parades with Internet, faxes, electronic mail).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 14.D Analysis Master IL Performance Descriptors: 14D. Stage E. Classroom
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Standard 14.E
The learner will be able to understand United States foreign policy as it relates to other nations and international issues.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 14.E Comprehension Master IL: Learning Standards, 1997, Late Elementary, Standard 14.E Classroom
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Conflict: summarize/nations/interact
The learner will be able to summarize how nations interact to avoid conflict (e.g., diplomacy, trade, treaties).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 14.E Comprehension Master IL Performance Descriptors: 14E. Stage E. Classroom
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Government: identify/branches/foreign
The learner will be able to identify government branches and offices at the federal level that are responsible for conducting foreign affairs.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 14.E Knowledge Master IL Performance Descriptors: 14E. Stage E. Classroom
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Treaty: identify/signed/country
The learner will be able to identify a treaty the United States has signed with another country.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 14.E Knowledge Master IL Performance Descriptors: 14E. Stage E. Classroom
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Policy: describe/issue/foreign
The learner will be able to describe how a specific issue (e.g., trade, resources, human rights) has affected a president's foreign policy.
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Standard 14.E Knowledge Master IL Performance Descriptors: 14E. Stage E. Classroom
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Standard 14.F
The learner will be able to understand the development of United States political ideas and traditions.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 14.F Comprehension Master IL: Learning Standards, 1997, Late Elementary, Standard 14.F Classroom
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Freedoms: describe/development/people
The learner will be able to describe examples of the development of basic freedoms for the people of the United States.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Standard 14.F Knowledge Master IL Performance Descriptors: 14F. Stage E.