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SD.4.C.Civics (Government): Students will understand the historical development and contemporary role of governmental power and authority.
Civics (Government): Students will understand the historical development and contemporary role of governmental power and authority.
4.C.1. Analyze forms and purposes of government in relationship to the needs of citizens and societies including the impact of historical events, ideals, and documents.4.C.1.1. (Comprehension) Students are able to describe the way the government provides for the needs of its citizens (Examples: gender, age, race, handicaps, socioeconomic status, occupation, schools).
4.C.1.2. (Knowledge) Students are able to describe key events related to South Dakota's entry into statehood (Examples: state constitution, fight for the capital, branches of state government, history of state name (i.e., originates from one of the dialects of the Siouan language)).
4.C.2. Analyze the constitutional rights and responsibilities of United States citizens.4.C.2.1. (Knowledge) Students are able to describe the actions and rights of a responsible citizen (Example: the right and responsibility to vote, the right to own property, civil and human rights, the responsibility to pay taxes and to volunteer).
SD.4.E.Economics: Students will understand the impact of economics on the development of societies and on current and emerging national and international situations.
Economics: Students will understand the impact of economics on the development of societies and on current and emerging national and international situations.
4.E.1. Analyze the role and relationships of economic systems on the development, utilization, and availability of resources in societies.4.E.1.2. (Comprehension) Students are able to define profit and loss and explain how businesses take risks in order to make a profit (Examples: tradeoffs, risks involved in starting a business).
4.E.1.3. (Knowledge) Students are able to identify how government pays for the goods and services it provides (Examples: taxing and borrowing).
SD.4.G.Geography: Students will understand the interrelationships of people, places, and the environment.
Geography: Students will understand the interrelationships of people, places, and the environment.
4.G.1. Analyze information from geographic representation, tools, and technology to define location, place, and region.4.G.1.1. (Comprehension) Students are able to compare regions of the United States to South Dakota.
4.G.1.2. (Application) Students are able to locate major South Dakota geographical and political features.
4.G.1.3. (Application) Students are able to locate major United States political features.
SD.4.US.U.S. History: Students will understand the emergence and development of civilizations and cultures within the United States over time and place.
U.S. History: Students will understand the emergence and development of civilizations and cultures within the United States over time and place.
4.US.2. Evaluate the influence/impact of various cultures, values, philosophies, and religions on the development of the U.S.4.US.2.2. (Comprehension) Students are able to explain the effects of the Native American conflicts and establishment of reservations on the Native American culture.