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Understand the concepts of various political systems around the world.

SOCIAL STUDIES

History

Understand how and why people create, maintain, or change systems of power, authority, and governance.

Understand the roles of innovation on the development and interaction of societies.

Understand the historical sources in the order to interpret events and issues.

Understand how cultures, groups, and individuals influence society and government.

Understand the effects of geography on historical events.

Geography

Understand and utilize geographic tools.

Understand how geographic and human characteristics create culture and define regions.

Understand how human actions and the location of resources affect the development of communities, environments, and the movement of

populations.

Understand current social issues to determine how the individual is able to formulate opinions and respond to those issues according to Catholic identity.

Understand that changes in technology impact individuals, the economy, and society.

Understand the process of how humans develop, learn, and internalize their culture.

Understand the role of the United States and social responsibility in current world affairs.

Understand the historical patterns, periods of time, and the relationship among these elements.

Understand how governments throughout the world influence economic behavior.

Understand universal economic concepts.

Understand the factors that influence an individual in group dynamics.

Social Sciences

Understand the functions of economic institutions.

Economics

Understand how economic conditions impact people's lives.

Understand the concepts of our American system of government.

Understand how economic needs and wants influence individual and group decisions.

Political Science & Citizenship

Understand the rights and responsibilities of each citizen, and demonstrate the value of lifelong civic action.

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Understand and utilize geographic tools. Understand and utilize geographic tools. Understand and utilize geographic tools.

1 Identify Wisconsin on a map. 1 1 Identify and locate the United States and North America

on a map.

1 1 Identify the Nation's and Wisconsin's capital on a map. 1

2 Recognize that there are seven continents and identify

North America on a map.

1 2 Identify and locate the seven continents. 1

3 Distinguish between land and bodies of water. 2 3 Label map of the world with the oceans. 1

2 Recite the cardinal directions (N, S, E, W). 1 4 Identify and use a compass rose on a map. 3 4 List the ordinal directions and use them to locate regions

on a map.

3

3 Use positional words to create simple drawings or

pictures to show spatial information (i.e. up, down, large,

small, near, far, left, and right).

3 5 Explain why maps have scales. 1 5 Use the map vocabulary to identify places on a map. (i.e.

cardinal directions, scale, hemisphere, equator, latitude,

and longitude)

1

4 Compare and contrast water, land, and landforms using

globes and maps .

4 6 Compare and contrast water, land, and landforms using

globes and maps .

4 6 Use a map key to identify objects on a map. 1

5 Locate objects in the classroom using a simple map. 3 7 Construct a map of his/her classroom, school, and/or

neighborhood.

3 7 Construct a map of his/her classroom, school, and/or

neighborhood. Include a map key.

3

8 Compare and contrast how physical features look

between home and school (i.e. hilly, flat, a river, trees).

3 8 Compare and contrast the local community with other

places in Wisconsin.

3

6 Recite own name, address, phone number, and

parents'/guardians' names.

1 9 Recite own name, address, phone number, and

parents'/guardians' names.

1

10 Recite your city and state. 1 9 Recognize the difference between city, state, country, and

continent.

1

Understand how geographic and human

characteristics create culture and define regions.





1 Use pictures, symbols, and diagrams to describe his/her

environment.

2 1 Give examples of language, traditions, and artifacts that

represent our community.

2 1 Give an example of how different people living in the

same region maintain different ways of life.

2

2 Identify that people live in the city and country. 1 2 Distinguish between the concepts of urban, suburban, and

rural.

4

3 Recognize that stories reflect the customs and social

practices of cultures around the world.

1 3 Compare and contrast communities around the world

with the local community.

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Geography

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Understand how human actions and the location

of resources affect the development of

communities, environments, and the movement

of populations.




of populations.




of populations.

1 Compare and contrast seasons and discuss their effects on

people.

4 1 Identify and discuss environmental changes caused both

by nature and human actions.

2 1 Identify and discuss environmental changes caused both

by nature and human actions.

2

2 List different types of transportation. 1 2 Distinguish the different types of transportation used in

the city compared to the country.

2 2 Explain the reasons for the movement of people. 2

3 Identify natural resources. 1 3 Give examples of stewardship of natural resources. 2

3 Give examples of products that should be recycled. 2 4 Give examples of ways to protect the environment. 2 4 Justify why recycling is important. 6

5 Identify sources of pollution and give examples of how it

harms the environment.

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Summarize and draw conclusions regarding

information on graphs, charts and timelines.





1 Use globes, maps, atlases, and charts to gather

information.

3 1 Use globes, maps, atlases, grid systems, and charts to

gather, and interpret information.

3 1 Use variety of geographic representations including

various types of maps, a globe, aerial photograph, and

satellite images to gather, generate and manipulate

information about a place.

3

2 Label the seven continents and recognize the bodies of

water.

1 2 Identify physical features using a map key (i.e. continents,

oceans, landforms, etc.).

3

3 Use a map key, map scale, and cardinal and ordinal

directions.

3 3 Identify natural features using a map key (i.e. natural

resources, etc.).

3

4 Use geographic vocabulary (i.e. scale, equator, etc.) 3 4 Use reference points, latitude, longitude, cardinal/ordinal

directions, and map scale

3

5 Use a map key to identify basic features on a map. 3 5 Locate features on maps using latitude/longitude, and

map scale.

3

6 Construct a simple hometown map.

7 Practice constructing maps from memory. 3 6 Practice constructing maps from memory. 3 2 Practice constructing maps from memory. 3

8 Compare and contrast the local community with other

places in Wisconsin.

3 7 Compare and contrast one city/state/region to another

city/state/region.

4

9 Identify cities, states and national borders. 1 8 Identify human features using a map key (i.e. cities,

states, national borders, bridges, airports).

3

10 Use various types of maps (i.e. political, physical, etc.). 3 9 Compare and contrast different types of maps (political,

physical, etc.).

4

11 Construct a simple world map with continent and ocean

identification.

3 10 Construct a simple Wisconsin state map. 3 3 Construct a simple region or state map that represents

relative location, direction, size and shape.

3

11 Identify United States boundaries, geographic landforms

and natural resources.

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Geography

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1 Compare and contrast life in the communities early

history to present day.

4 1 Describe and give examples of ways in which people

interact with the physical environment, including use of

land, location of communities, and types of shelters.

2 1 Describe how buildings and their decoration reflect

cultural values and ideas (i.e. cave paintings, and mound

building).

2

2 Identify major changes in the community and explain the

causes and effects.

2 3 Identify major changes in the state and explain the causes

and effect. (i.e.: ice age)

2

2 Locate and name all 50 states. 3

3 Explain how climate, geographic location, and natural

resources affect communities.

2 2 Identify scientific and technological innovations and

describe their social and economic effects on the physical

and human environment (i.e. cotton gin, water power).

2




of populations.




of populations.




of populations.

1 Generalize the geographical reasons for the settling of the

local community.

2 1 Generalize the geographical reasons for the settling of

United States regions.

2 1 Describe the movement of people, ideas, disease, and

products throughout the United States.

2

2 Recognize how current issues impact people, places and

environments.

1 2 Paraphrase how current issues impact people, places and

environments.

2 2 Analyze causes and consequences current issues impacts

on people, places and environments.

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3 Use a map/atlas to identify dominant patterns of climate

and land use and compute population density.

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Understand and utilize geographic tools. Understand and utilize geographic tools. Understand and utilize geographic tools.

1 Use physical, political, and thematic maps (including

religious maps) to gather and compare information about

a place.

3 1 Use physical, political, and special purpose maps to

compare and contrast information about various places.

3 1 Create physical, political, and special purpose maps using

digital tools.

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2 Use resources to identify dominant patterns of climate

and land use and compute population density.

3

2 Construct mental maps of selected locales, regions, states

and countries.

3 3 Draw maps from memory using relative location,

direction, size and shape.

3 2 Draw maps from memory using absolute location,

direction, size and shape.

3

3 Use an atlas to estimate distance and calculate scale. 3 3 Create various maps to scale. 3







1 Describe the physical and human characteristics of a

region.

2 1 Compare and contrast the physical and human

characteristics of a region.

6 1 Analyze how physical and human characteristics define a

region.

4

2 Identify past and present world regions and religions. 1




of populations.




of populations.




of populations.

1 Identify human actions that have changed the physical

environment both in the past and present.

1 1 Identify and summarize how environmental consequences

have changed the physical environment of a place.

2 1 Evaluate consequences of environmental changes and

critique possible responses by various individuals, groups,

and nations.

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2 Describe the past and present movement of people, ideas

and products throughout the world.

2 2 Describe the cause and effect of the movement of people,

ideas and products throughout the world.

2 2 Analyze the effects of movement of people, ideas and

products throughout the world.

4

3 Identify major discoveries in science and technology both

in the past and present.

1 3 Describe the effect of science, technology and the media

on the physical and human environment.

2 3 Predict how science and technology can affect change on

the physical and human environment.

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Geography

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Understand how and why people create,

maintain, or change systems of power, authority,

and governance.



and governance.



and governance.

Not assessed at this level. 1 Identify a need for government. 1 1 Discuss the purposes of government. 2

Understand how cultures, groups, and individuals

influence society and government.





1 Recognize that there are other cultures. 1 1 Compare and contrast various cultures. 4

2 Illustrate the holidays with political significance. 4 2 Summarize the holidays with political significance. 2 1 Summarize and justify the holidays with political

significance.

6

3 Identify patriotic symbols of the United States (i.e. flag,

bald eagle).

1 2 Describe why the symbols and locations uniquely identify

our nation, state, and communities.

1

4 Recite the Pledge of Allegiance 1 3 Recite the Pledge of Allegiance and paraphrase the

meaning.

2 3 Explain the importance of the Pledge of Allegiance. 2

5 Recognizes that there were leaders in the past. (i.e.

Washington, Lincoln, Martin Luther King).

1 4 Name various leaders of the past. (i.e. Washington,

Lincoln, Martin Luther King)

1 4 Name various leaders of the past (i.e. Washington,

Lincoln, Martin Luther King) and describe ways they have

influenced our culture.

2

6 Recognize the term Native Americans and their role in

Thanksgiving.

1 5 Recognize that there are various Native American tribes in

the United States.

1

Understand the effects of geography on historical

events.


events.


events.

Not assessed at this level. Not assessed at this level. Not assessed at this level.

Understand historical sources in order to interpret

events and issues.


events and issues.


events and issues.

1 Distinguish between past, present, and future time. 2 1 Recognize and use a timeline. 3 1 Distinguish between past, present, and future times using

timelines.

2

2 Describe oneself and family in past, present, and future

terms (i.e. baby to grown-up).

1 2 Construct a personal timeline. 3 2 Construct a timeline and use a variety of sources to gather

and record information about the past.

3

3 Retell/repeat past events, legends, folk tales and Bible

stories.

2 3 Retell/repeat past events, legends, folk tales and Bible

stories.

2 3 Describe the lives of ordinary and extraordinary people

through the use of biographies, narratives, Bible stories

and folk tales.

2

4 Identify and use resources to understand the past (i.e.

stories, artifacts, maps, and pictures).

3

History

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Understand the historical patterns, periods of

time, and the relationship among these elements.






Understand the roles of innovation on the

development and interaction of societies.





Not assessed at this level. 1 Define invention and list some examples. 1 1 Compare and contrast inventions in the past to the

present.

4

2 Give an example of an inventor and their invention. 1

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and governance.



and governance.



and governance.

1 Explain the need for laws and policies. 2 Not assessed at this level. 1 Explain the need for laws and policies. 2







1 Identify and explain the significance of Wisconsin symbols

and state flag.

2

2 Give examples and describe important social

contributions by Wisconsin citizens & institutions.

1 Identify and describe important events and famous

people in the community and U.S.

2 3 Identify and describe important events and famous

people in Wisconsin.

2

4 Relate the history of Native Americans in WI. (i.e., cultural

contributions, cooperation and interdependence, tribal

sovereignty, and current status)

4

2 Give examples of cooperation and interdependence

among groups and nations.

2 1 Analyze examples of conflict, cooperation, and

interdependence among groups, societies or nations.

4

3 Explain the significance of immigrants to the community. 2 5 Explain the significance of immigrants to Wisconsin. 2 2 Identify various groups who colonized America. 1

4 Give examples of social, economic, political and cultural

factors that contribute to change in the local community

and Church.

2 6 Compare and contrast social, economic, political, and

cultural changes in contemporary WI life in the past.

4 3 Use historical evidence to determine and support a

position about important political and religious values.

3

4 Explain how and why events may be interpreted

differently depending upon the perspectives of

participants, witnesses, reporters and historians.

2


events.


events.


events.

Not assessed at this level. 1 Identify historical events that have been influenced by

geographical factors in Wisconsin.

1 Not assessed at this level.

History

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Understand the historical sources in the order to

interpret events and issues.





1 Summarize and draw conclusions regarding information

on graphs, charts and timelines.

4

1 Identify and use resources to understand the past (i.e.

stories, artifacts, maps, and pictures).

3 1 Interpret the past using a variety of sources (i.e.

biographies, diaries, journals, artifacts, eyewitness,

interviews, and other primary source materials) and

evaluate the credibility of each source.

6

2 Describe how history can be organized chronologically,

geographically, thematically, topically, and by issues.

2







Not assessed at this level. 1 Construct a timeline to select, organize, and sequence

information that describes eras in Wisconsin history.

3 1 Identify and summarize significant events and people in

the major eras of United States history.

2

2 Describe the relationship between and among significant

events (i.e. the causes and consequences of wars).

4

3 Interpret how significant events have influenced the past

(United States).

6







Not assessed at this level. Not assessed at this level. 1 Discuss positive and negative aspects of changes in

technology over time and its effects on people and the

environment.

4

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and governance.



and governance.



and governance.

1 Identify the reason and process for creating a system of

government.

1 1 Explain the need for laws and policies and how they affect

individuals and groups.

2 1 Identify the changes in government and evaluate how

those changes affect individuals and groups.

6







1 Identify cultural, political and religious values within a

society. (i.e. freedom, democracy, equality, justice)

1 1 Explain how and why events may be interpreted

differently depending upon the various cultural, political

and religious values of participants, witnesses, reporters,

and historians.

2 1 Assess how the values of cultures, groups, and individuals


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events.


events.


events.

1 Identify historical events that have been influenced by

geographical factors.

1 1 Analyze how geography impacted historical events. 4 1 Critique historical events based on geographical factors. 6

2 Describe the relationship between geography and

development of societies.

2







1 Distinguish between primary and secondary sources. 4 1 interpret the past using a variety of primary sources (i.e.

biographies, diaries, journals, artifacts ).

6 1 Evaluate the accuracy and credibility of primary and

secondary sources.

6

2 Recognize appropriate resources for historical research. 1 2 Select and use appropriate resources for historical

research.

3 2 Critique and use resources for historical research. 6







1 Identify significant events and people in major historical

eras.

1 1 Identify significant events and people in major historical

eras.

1 1 Identify significant events and people in major historical

eras.

1

2 Recognize the relationships between and among

significant events, i.e. causes and consequences of wars.

4 2 Describe the relationships between and among significant

events, like the causes and consequences of wars.

4 2 Evaluate the relationships between and among significant

events, like the causes and consequences of wars.

6

3 Formulate cause and effect arguments to demonstrate

how significant events have influenced the past and the

present.

4 3 Formulate cause and effect arguments to demonstrate


present.

4 3 Formulate cause and effect arguments to demonstrate


present.

4

4 Recognize patterns in major historical eras. 1 4 Organize and analyze patterns in major historical eras. 4

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History

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1 Identify inventions and technological advancements that

have influenced changes throughout the course of history.

1 1 Describe the significance of inventions and technological

advancements that have influenced changes throughout

the course of history.

2 1 Evaluate the significance of inventions and technological

advancements that have influenced changes throughout

the course of history.

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2 Implement current technologies to interact with

communities outside of the classroom.

3 2 Implement current technologies to interact with


3 2 Implement current technologies to interact with


3

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Understand the rights and responsibilities of each

citizen, and demonstrate the value of lifelong civic

action.



action.



action.

1 Identify and apply ways to show respect using manners

and social skills.

3 1 Identify and apply ways to show respect using manners

and social skills.

3 1 Describe rights and responsibly of a good citizen in and

outside of the classroom.

1

2 Identify rules that apply in school and at home. 1 2 Identify and explain that consequences may vary from

home to school.

2 2 Explain why communities have rules and why citizens

need to respect those rules.

2

3 Identify and explain the individual's responsibility to

family, peers, church, and community. (i.e., the need for

civility, respect for diversity, etc.)

2 3 Identify and explain the individual's responsibility to



2

4 Identifies significant political documents of the United

States in which the rights of our citizens are guaranteed.

1

Understand the concepts of our American system

of government.


of government.


of government.

1 Recognize the purpose of local, state, and national

government in American society.

1

1 Identify the school leader. 1 1 Identify the types of leaders in a community. 1 2 Identify mayor, governor, and president as leaders. 1

2 Name a past or the current President of the United States. 1 2 Name the current President of the United States. 1 3 Name both the current President and Vice President of

the United States.

1

4 Identify examples of democracy (freedom). 1

5 Identify important services provided by local governments

to people (i.e. police and fire protection, parks, and

library).

1

Understand the concepts of various political

systems around the world.






Understand the role of the United States and

social responsibility in current world affairs.





Not assessed at this level. 1 Recognizes that current events are all around us. 1 1 Describe a current event. 1


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action.



action.



action.

1 Identify and participate in selected forms of civic

responsibility. (i.e., classroom meetings, being role

models, etc.)

2 1 Give examples of civic responsibility in response to current

events.

2 1 Identify and explain the democratic principles of individual

rights, responsibility for the common good, equal

opportunity, equal protection of laws, freedom of speech,

justice, majority rule with protection of minority rights.

2

2 Summarize rules/laws and describe consequences for

breaking them.

2 2 Identify and explain the individual's responsibility to



2

3 Identify and state the significance of the political

documents of the United States in which rights of our

citizens are guaranteed.

2 3 Identify, cite and discuss important political documents

(Declaration of Independence, U.S. Constitution, Bill of

Rights, etc.).

2

2 Identify ways to participate in public policy debates (i.e.

petition, protest).

1

4 Distinguish the difference between power and authority. 2 4 Understand the difference between power and authority. 2


of government.


of government.


of government.

1 Explain the purpose of government in American society,

including the executive, legislative, and judicial branches

at the local and United States level.

2 1 Explain the purpose of government in American society,

including the executive, legislative, and judicial branches

at the state level.

2 1 Explain how laws are developed, how the purposes of

government are established, and how the powers of

government are acquired, maintained, justified and

sometimes abused.

2

2 Explain the basic purpose and structure of government in

America (i.e. branches, electoral process).

2

2 Describe how Wisconsin became a state. 1

3 Explain the role of political and interest groups. 2









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1 Identify and discuss current events. 2 1 Identify and discuss current events of Wisconsin. 2

2 Compare and contrast various viewpoints on current

issues.

4 1 Practice critical thinking skills to compare and contrast

viewpoints on issues (i.e. debates, discussions, speeches,

essays).

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action.



action.



action.

1 Identify individual as well as religious responsibilities to

local, state, national and global communities.

1 1 Explain individual as well as religious responsibilities to


2 1 Examine individual as well as religious responsibilities to


4

2 Identify rights granted by the US Constitution. 1 2 Explain how Constitutional rights apply to individuals and

groups.

2 2 Synthesize rights granted by the constitution as applied to

actual scenarios.

5

3 Conduct service projects that demonstrate civic and

Christian citizenship.

3 3 Develop and conduct service projects that demonstrate

civic and Christian citizenship.

5 3 Develop and conduct service projects that demonstrate

civic and Christian citizenship.

5

4 Explain human rights in relationship to Catholic Social

teaching.

2 4 Explain human rights in relationship to Catholic Social

teaching.

2 4 Debate individual rights in relation to the general welfare

and Catholic social teaching.

6


of government.


of government.


of government.

1 Define federalism. 1 1 Compare and contrast federal and state governments. 6

1 Define a republic form of government. 1 2 Describe the American representative form of

government

2 2 Participate in the political process by communicating with

elected officials.

3

3 Explain the separation of powers and checks and balances

in the American system of government.

2 3 Cite examples of how checks and balances have preserved

the American system of government.

2

2 Identify the basic principles of democracy. 1 4 Explain the principles of democracy. 2 4 Demonstrate the principles of democracy. 3

3 Name the two major political parties. 1 5 Explain the purpose of political parties. 2 5 Compare and contrast the philosophies of the major

parties.

6







1 Identify various political systems around the world. 1 1 Give examples of various political systems around the

world.

2 1 Compare and contrast the rights of citizens in various

political systems around the world.

6







1 Identify situations in which the United States is involved in

current world affairs.

1 1 Discuss possible roles and responsibilities of the United

States in current world affairs.

2 1 Research and debate the role and responsibilities of the

United States in current world affairs.

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Understand how economic needs and wants

influence individual and group decisions.





1 Describe the difference between needs and wants. 1 1 Give examples of needs and wants. 2

2 Explain that people earn money by working. 2 2 Explain what money is and how it is used. 2 1 Describe various types of economic resources, such as

natural resources, human resources, and agricultural

resources.

1

3 Explain that people exchange money for goods. 2 3 Distinguish between goods and services. 2 2 Demonstrate exchanging money for goods and services. 3

Understand how economic conditions impact

people's lives.


people's lives.


people's lives.

1 Identify a consumer. 1 1 Identify consumers and where they make purchases in

your community.

1

2 Identify a producer. 1 2 Identify producers in your community. 1

1 Give examples of different types of jobs. 2 3 Define work and report on various types of jobs. 2 3 Describe how different jobs affect the community. 1

4 Recognize that some goods and services are provided

from the government (i.e. roads, post office, police) and

others are bought from private businesses.

1 4 Distinguish between public and private goods and

services.

2

Understand the functions of economic

institutions.


institutions.


institutions.

Not assessed at this level. 1 Identify the role of banks. 1 1 Describe and explain the role of money. 2

Understand how governments throughout the

world influence economic behavior.






Understand that changes in technology impact

individuals, the economy, and society.






Understand universal economic concepts. Understand universal economic concepts. Understand universal economic concepts.

Not assessed at this level. 1 Define trade and give an example. 1 1 Recognize that trade occurs locally, nationally, and

globally.

1

2 Describe a trade students have made and explain how

each person gained in the exchange.

2

Economics

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1 Describe the effects of personal economic decisions. 1

2 Give examples of how economic resources in the home,

school, and community are limited, and how people must

make choices about how to use those resources.

2 1 Identify the opportunity costs of allocating limited

economic resources (i.e. stewardship, alleviation of

poverty, power of economic resources to affect change).

1 1 Identify and apply the criteria (opportunity costs, needs,

wants, etc.) needed to make an economic decision.

3

3 Define opportunity costs. 2


people's lives.


people's lives.


people's lives.

1 Identify WI businesses and industries that produce goods

and provide services.

1 1 Identify different economic conditions and social classes.

(i.e. homeless, poverty, unemployed, wealthy, middle

class, etc.)

1

1 Give examples to explain how businesses and industry

depend upon workers with specialized skills.

2 2 Examine the geographic and economic advantages

Wisconsin offers to certain businesses and agriculture.

4

3 Examine why certain businesses and industries (i.e. dairy

farming, mining, manufacturing) flourished in Wisconsin.

4

2 Identify what can be done to help the needy in the local

community (i.e. service projects).

1


institutions.


institutions.


institutions.

1 Explain the purpose of saving, spending, investing, and

tithing money.

2 1 Explain how a bank can help people save money. 2 1 Identify various financial institutions. 1

2 Explain where money is made (U.S. Treasury, Mint). 2

SS.3.N.

SS.3.O.

SS.3.P.

Economics

SS.4.N. SS.5.N.

SS.4.O. SS.5.O.

SS.4.P. SS.5.P.









Not assessed at this level. 1 Define sales tax and explain its purpose. 2

2 Identify imports and exports important to Wisconsin. 1 Define import and export. 1

2 Define a tariff and how it impacts the costs of goods. 1

3 Define interest rate. 1

4 Calculate the impact of high and low interest rates on

borrowing and lending.

3

5 Give examples to show how government provides for

national defense, health, safety, environmental

protection, defense of property rights.

2

6 Describe how personal decision can have a global impact

on issues (i.e. trade agreements).

2







Not assessed at this level. Not assessed at this level. 1 Research and present an invention from the Industrial

Revolution and describe its impact on society.

3


1 Give examples of how people exchange goods and

services.

2

2 Recognize that money is the universal medium of

exchange.

1 1 Differentiate between cost and price. 4 1 Identify factors that influence price. 1

2 Define supply and demand. 1

3 Discuss how economic activity requires labor. 2

SS.3.Q.

SS.3.R.

SS.4.Q. SS.5.Q.

SS.4.R. SS.5.R.

SS.3.S. SS.4.S. SS.5.S.









1 Define the hierarchy of needs. 1 1 Demonstrate how the hierarchy of human needs

influences economic decisions.

3

2 Explain how those needs and wants influence your

decision-making process.

2 1 Evaluate a current economic decision in light of human

needs and wants.

6


people's lives.


people's lives.


people's lives.

1 Demonstrate how employment and income limit or

expand individual opportunities.

2 1 Analyze how various economic conditions (i.e. depression,

recession) impact people's lives.

4 1 Compare and contrast historical social/economic

conditions to current conditions.

6

2 Identify what community/government services are

available to help those in need.

1 2 Identify possible roles and contributions to help the needy

in the local and global community.

1 2 Create, plan, and implement a project to advocate and

help those in need.

5

3 Define advocacy. 1

4 Identify causes and conditions for which people advocate. 1

5 Research and summarize saints who were advocates. 4


institutions.


institutions.


institutions.

1 Distinguish between the functions of various financial

institutions.

4 1 Illustrate the purpose and role of various financial

institutions.

4 1 Create a personal financial strategy, including the

justification for use of various financial institutions.

6







1 Identify and explain various taxes, such as sales tax,

property tax, income tax, etc..

2 1 Evaluate a current government economic policy and its

influence on economic behavior. (U.S. or World

governments)

6

2 Identify common imports and exports in the U.S. and

around the world.

1 1 Identify various government policies affecting trade, such

as NAFTA and economic sanctions.

1 2 Defend the governments' need to tax domestic and

imported good and services.

6

3 Illustrate how the government sets interest rates to

impact borrowing and lending.

4 2 Describe how governments set rules and regulate trade. 2

Economics

SS.6.N.

SS.6.O.

SS.6.P.

SS.7.O. SS.8.O.

SS.7.P. SS.8.P.

SS.7.N. SS.8.N.

SS.6.Q. SS.7.Q. SS.8.Q.









1 Compare and contrast current job opportunities with

those available immediately following World War II.

6 1 Compare and contrast the effect of technology during the

Industrial Revolution to the technology of today.

6 1 Invent a new technology and predict how it will impact


6

2 Evaluate the pros and cons of current technology as it

impacts individuals, the economy and society.

6


1 Examine how supply and demand influence price. 3 1 Discuss inflation and how it is linked to other factors of

production.

2 1 Formulate a business plan to provide a service or create a

product. (Analyze cost, projected supply and demand,

price, profit, etc.)

5

2 Define profit. 1

3 Correlate the relationship between profit motive and

price.

4

SS.6.R.

SS.6.S.

SS.7.R. SS.8.R.

SS.7.S. SS.8.S.



Understand the role an individual in group

dynamics.


dynamics.


dynamics.

1 Tell about the roles performed by people in the

community.

1 1 Tell about the roles of families in the community. 1

2 Give examples of rules that influence the classroom and

school community.

2 1 Give examples of laws, rules, and peer pressure that

influence the classroom and school community.

2

2 Describe ways to cooperate and work together to solve a

problem.

1 3 Model ways to cooperate and work together to solve

problems at home and school.

3 2 Model ways to cooperate and work together to solve

problems in the community.

3

Understand the process of how humans develop,

learn, and internalize their culture.





1 Recognize that we are all God's children with similarities

and differences.

1 1 Compare and contrast the similarities and differences of

individuals in the class.

4

2 Identify and distinguish similarities and differences among

individuals in their class.

4 1 Name various cultures found around the world. 1 2 Describe and illustrate the customs and traditions that are

common to the various ethnic groups with which the

students identify.

4

2 Distinguish characteristics of different cultures. 4 3 Recognize that people have different values and beliefs. 1

3 Name the cultural or ethnic group with which they

identify.

1

3 Define family. 1 4 Compare and contrast characteristics of families. (i.e.,

size, hobbies, and traditions)

4 4 Distinguish characteristics of families based on where they

live and how they make a living.

2

Understand current social issues and respond to

them according to Catholic identity.





1 Identify behaviors that will help to build a positive

classroom environment (i.e., sharing, listening, helping,

etc.).

1 1 Give examples of behaviors that can help classmates and

teachers.

2 1 Give examples of how the media may influence opinions,

choices, and decisions.

2

2 Discuss ways in which students can solve conflicts with

each other in the classroom or on the playground.

2 2 Identify areas of need within the community (the poor,

sick, etc.) and discuss ways in which individual students

and the class can help.

2

3 Retell stories from the Bible that highlight what Jesus told

his disciples to do for the least of their brothers and

sisters.

2

Social Sciences

SS.K.T. SS.1.T. SS.2.T.

SS.K.U.

SS.K.V.

SS.1.U. SS.2.U.

SS.1.V. SS.2.V.




dynamics.


dynamics.


dynamics.

1 Give examples of laws, rules, and peer pressure that

influence a person in the community.

2

1Identify the roles relevant to working in a cooperative

group (i.e., note taker, time keeper, organizer, etc.).

1

2 Demonstrate behaviors that contribute to successful

group work.

2

3 Illustrate examples of how individuals and groups have

contributed to the growth of Wisconsin. (i.e., settlers,

early leaders, etc.)

2 1 Illustrate how individuals and groups have contributed to

the growth of the United States.

2

2 Define leadership and identify characteristics of positive

leadership.

2

3Give examples of leaders in their school and community

and identify their roles and responsibilities.

2







1 Justify the appreciation of the diversity of cultures. 6 1 Justify the appreciation of the diversity of cultures in

Wisconsin.

6 1 Explain how cultures can further global understanding or

cause misunderstanding (i.e. Native vs. Colonial American,

African American Slaves).

2

2 Describe and illustrate the customs and traditions of the

various cultures found in the local community.

4 2 Identify the various cultures found in Wisconsin and

discuss their contributions to the development of the

state.

3 2 Describe and explain the influence of status, religion,

ethnic origin, race gender and age on the interactions of

individuals and how bias, prejudice, and stereotyping

leads to conflict in society.

2

3 Compare and contrast the customs and traditions of early

Wisconsin Native American culture to contemporary

culture.

6 3 Define ethnic group, and discuss the customs and

traditions of various ethnic groups found in the United

States.

2

3 Identify outside influences that affect identity and

development. (i.e. language, neighborhood, family)

1 4 Research and summarize the contributions made by

various ethnic groups to the development of the United

States.

3

4 Describe the ways in which local cultures may influence

the community.

1

5 Compare and contrast different people's values and

beliefs.

6

6 Tell how understandings/ misunderstandings can occur

among people.

2

SS.4.T. SS.5.T.

SS.4.U. SS.5.U.

Social Sciences

SS.3.T.

SS.3.U.









1 Analyze media's influence on opinion, choices, and

decisions.

4 1 Describe how people and institutions work to solve

societal problems. (i.e., church and school)

1 1 Identify, research, and summarize the mission of

community organizations that provide assistance to the

residents.

4

2 Describe instances of cooperation and interdependence

among individuals, groups, and nations (i.e. church,

missions, disaster relief).

1 2 Identify areas of need within the state of Wisconsin (the

poor, unemployed, homeless, etc.) and propose ways in

which to help meet those needs.

5 2 Describe and explain how people can contribute to social

continuity and change within a community.

3

3 Identify and describe issues affecting the environment

(animal welfare, pollution, littering, etc.).

2 3 Implement a service project that will meet a need in the

community.

4 3 Investigate the various committees or organizations

within the parish that perform works of charity and

mercy.

4

4 Analyze suggestions for how to address environmental

issues.

4 4 Give examples from Scripture to justify our responsibility,

as Christians, to reach out to those in need.

2

5 Give examples from Scripture to justify our responsibility,

as Christians, to care for the environment.

3

SS.3.V. SS.4.V. SS.5.V.




dynamics.


dynamics.


dynamics.

1 Identify and research current leaders in the local

community.

2 1 Identify and examine early leaders of our Catholic Church. 4 1 Determine the role of individuals as agents of change. 2

2 Explain the role of individual leaders in the local

community.

2 2 Research and summarize the contributions of individuals

and groups that contributed to the growth of the Catholic

Church in the United States.

4 2 Evaluate the skills and characteristics of world leaders

who have influenced society on a global level.

6

3 Identify contributions made by individuals to the

community.

1







1 Define "cultural diversity". 1 1 Analyze the role of the Catholic Church in the life of

various ethnic groups.

4 1 Research and analyze the major world religions (Judaism,

Buddhism, Islam, and Hinduism).

4

2 Identify and explain the components of culture (i.e.,

religion, art, language, customs, etc.).

3 2 Research and illustrate the contributions made by various

ethnic groups to the growth of the Catholic Church around

the world.

4 2 Compare and contrast the traditions, beliefs, and rituals of

the major world religions to that of Roman Catholicism.

6

3 Compare and contrast cultural characteristics of various

ethnic groups.

6

3 Give examples of laws, rules, and peer pressure that

influence people in the society.

2







1 Identify the various media sources that inform the people

about current social issues.

1 1 Justify ranking current social issues according to their

impact on the quality of life within the community or

state.

6 1 Research and present examples of how the Catholic

Church responds to social issues via the media.

3

2 Summarize reports about current social issues from

newspapers, magazines, television, etc.

3 2 Compose a letter to be sent to an elected representative

proposing solutions to a current social issue.

5 2 Identify organizations within the Catholic Church that

provide assistance to those in need at the local, national,

and global levels.

1

3 Identify the most serious issues facing individuals or

communities today (poverty, discrimination, bullying,

crime, etc.).

1 3 Read and summarize any Letter of St. Paul that addresses

Christian obligation to helping those in need.

2 3 Research and summarize current social issues that

encourage Catholics to respond according to their faith

(abortion, euthanasia, death penalty, etc.)

3

4 Compose a prayer of petition for those who are facing

adversity.

5 4 Identify Church teachings as they relate to current social

issues.

1

5 Justify responses to various social issues from a Catholic

perspective.

6

6 Compose an editorial about a current social issue and the

Catholic response.

5

Social Sciences

SS.6.T.

SS.6.U.

SS.6.V.

SS.7.T. SS.8.T.

SS.7.U. SS.8.U.

SS.7.V. SS.8.V.


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