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PA.5.2. Civics and Government 5.1.2. Principles and Documents of Government Individual Rights 5.1.2.E. Describe citizens’ responsibilities to the state of Pennsylvania and the nation.
5.2.2. Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship Competent and Responsible Citizens 5.2.2.D. Explain responsible community behavior.
Civics Rights and Responsibilities 5.2.2.A Identify and explain the importance of responsibilities at school at home and the community.
Leadership and Public Service 5.2.2.C. Identify community projects/activities that support leadership and public service.
5.3.2. How Government Works Systems of Government 5.3.2.J. Identify the responsibilities of voters after the vote.
Structure, Organization, and Operation of Governments 5.3.2.B. Identify local government leaders.
Taxes 5.3.2.I. Define taxes and why they are paid.
PA.6.2. Economics 6.1.2. Scarcity and Choice Limited Resources 6.1.2.B. Identify community wants and needs.
Opportunity Costs 6.1.2.C. Explain how choice has consequences.
6.2.2. Markets and Economic Systems Goods and Services 6.2.2.A. Identify goods, services, consumers, and producers in the local community.
Advertising and Media 6.2.2.C. Define personal choice as related to buying an item.
6.3.2. Functions of Government Government’s Role in International Trade 6.3.2.D. Identify products produced outside the United States.
Goods and Services 6.3.2.A. Identify examples of goods and services provided by the private sector.
Taxation 6.3.2.C. Define taxes and who pays them.
6.4.2. Economic Interdependence Multinational and Non-Governmental Organizations 6.4.2.C. Identify products that come from many different countries.
Factors Contributing to Economic Interdependence 6.4.2.D. Identify buyers and sellers and how their wants and needs are addressed.
6.5.2. Income, Profit, and Wealth Costs and Benefits of Saving 6.5.2.G. Identify how saving for a purchase occurs over time.
Factors Influencing Wages 6.5.2.A. Explain how money earned by individuals is used to meet needs and wants.
Interest Rates 6.5.2.H. Describe why people save money in the local bank.
Profits and Losses 6.5.2.D. Describe money saving behaviors.
PA.7.2. Geography 7.1.2. Basic Geographic Literacy Geographic Tools 7.1.2.A. Identify how basic geographic tools are used to organize information.
Location of Places and Regions 7.1.2.B. Describe regions in geographic reference using physical features.
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7.2.2. Physical Characteristics of Places and Regions Physical Characteristics 7.2.2.A. Identify the physical characteristics of places.
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Physical Processes 7.2.2.B. Identify the basic physical processes that affect the physical characteristics regions.
PA.8.2. History 8.1.2. Historical Analysis and Skills Development Continuity and Change over Time 8.1.2.A. Read and interpret information on simple timelines.
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8.3.2. United States History Conflict and Cooperation (United States) 8.3.2.D. Demonstrate an understanding of how different groups describe the same event or situation.
Contributions of Individuals and Groups (US History) 8.3.2.A. Identify groups and organizations and their contributions to the United States.
Historical Documents and Artifacts (US History) 8.3.2.B. Identify American artifacts and their importance in American history.
8.4.2. World History Contributions of Individuals and Groups (World) 8.4.2.A. Explain why cultures have commemorations and remembrances.
Impact of Continuity and Change (World) 8.4.2.C. Identify how cultures have commemorations and remembrances.