Students differentiate between events that happened in the past and recently, recognize examples of continuity and change in local and regional communities, and consider ways that people and events of the past and present influence their lives. Historical Knowledge 2.1.1 Identify when the local community was established and identify its founders and early settlers. Explain changes in daily life in the community over time using maps, photographs, news stories, Web sites or video 2.1.2 images. Example: Changes in architecture, business/industry, transportation, community buildings, work and use of leisure time Identify individuals who had a positive impact on the local community. 2.1.3 2.1.4 Identify and describe community celebrations, symbols and traditions and explain why they are important. Example: Local and regional festivals, city flags and seals, and community mottos Chronological Thinking, Historical Comprehension, Research 2.1.5 Develop a simple timeline of important events in the history of the school and/or school community. 2.1.6 Create and maintain a calendar of important school days, holidays and community events. 2.1.7 Read about and summarize historical community events using a variety of resources (the library, digital media, print media, electronic media, and community resources). Example: Write or draw illustrations about the history of the school using photographs, archives, museums and oral histories of people in the community. Standard 2 Civics and Government Students explain why communities have government and laws, demonstrate that people in the United States have both rights and responsibilities, and identify individual actions that contribute to the good of the community and nation. Foundations of Government 2.2.1 Explain that the United States government is founded on the belief of equal rights for its citizens*. Example: People have the right to own property and the right of free speech. * citizen: someone with rights and responsibilities in a particular community, city, state or country Functions of Government 2.2.2 Understand and explain why it is important for a community to have responsible government. Example: Government provides protects individual rights and property, provides services such as mail delivery, and helps people feel safe. 2.2.3 Identify community leaders, such as the and city council.
Students differentiate between events that happened in the past and recently, recognize examples of continuity and change in local and regional communities, and consider ways that people and events of the past and present influence their lives. Historical Knowledge 2.1.1 Identify when the local community was established and identify its founders and early settlers. 2.1.2 Explain changes in daily life in the community over time using maps, photographs, news stories, Web sites or video images. Example: Changes in architecture, business/industry, transportation, community buildings, work and use of leisure time 2.1.3 Identify individuals who had a positive impact on the local community. 2.1.4 Identify and describe community celebrations, symbols and traditions and explain why they are important. Example: Local and regional festivals, city flags and seals, and community mottos Chronological Thinking, Historical Comprehension, Research 2.1.5 Develop a simple timeline of important events in the history of the school and/or school community. 2.1.6 Create and maintain a calendar of important school days, holidays and community events. 2.1.7 Read about and summarize historical community events using a variety of resources (the library, digital media, print media, electronic media, and community resources). Example: Write or draw illustrations about the history of the school using photographs, archives, museums and oral histories of people in the community. Standard 2 Civics and Government Students explain why communities have government and laws, demonstrate that people in the United States have both rights and responsibilities, and identify individual actions that contribute to the good of the community and nation. Foundations of Government 2.2.1 Explain that the United States government is founded on the belief of equal rights for its citizens*. Example: People have the right to own property and the right of free speech. * citizen: someone with rights and responsibilities in a particular community, city, state or country Functions of Government 2.2.2 Understand and explain why it is important for a community to have responsible government. Example: Government provides protects individual rights and property, provides services such as mail delivery, and helps people feel safe. 2.2.3 Identify community leaders, such as the and city council.
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