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TECHNOLOGY

K-12

A student who meets the content standard should:
  1. use a computer to enter and retrieve information;
  2. use technological tools for learning, communications, and productivity;
  3. use local and worldwide networks;
  4. manage and maintain technology tools; and
  5. diagnose and solve common technology problems.
A student who meets the content standard should:
  1. identify and locate information sources using technology;
  2. choose sources of information from a variety of media; and
  3. select relevant information by applying accepted research methods.
A student who meets the content standard should:
  1. use technology to observe, analyze, interpret, and draw conclusions;
  2. solve problems both individually and with others; and
  3. create new knowledge by evaluating, combining, or extending information using multiple technologies.
A student who meets the content standard should:
  1. convey ideas to a variety of audiences using publishing, multi-media, and communications tools;
  2. use communications technology to exchange ideas and information; and
  3. use technology to explore new and innovative methods for interaction with others.
CIVICS AND GOVERNMENT

K-12

A student who meets the content standard should:
  1. understand the necessity and purpose of government;
  2. understand the meaning of fundamental ideas, including equality, authority, power, freedom, justice, privacy, property, responsibility, and sovereignty;
  3. understand how nations organize their governments; and
  4. compare and contrast how different societies have governed themselves over time and in different places.
A student who meets the content standard should:
  1. understand the ideals of this nation as expressed in the Declaration of Independence, the United States Constitution, and the Bill of Rights;
  2. recognize American heritage and culture, including the republican form of government, capitalism, free enterprise system, patriotism, strong family units, and freedom of religion;
  3. understand the United States Constitution, including separation of powers, the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of government, majority rule, and minority rights;
  4. know how power is shared in the United States' constitutional government at the federal, state, and local levels;
  5. understand the importance of individuals, public opinion, media, political parties, associations, and groups in forming and carrying out public policy;
  6. recognize the significance of diversity in the American political system;
  7. distinguish between constitution-based ideals and the reality of American political and social life;
  8. understand the place of law in the American political system; and
  9. recognize the role of dissent in the American political system.
GOVERNMENT AND CITIZENSHIP

A student who meets the content standard should have the knowledge and skills necessary to participate effectively as an informed and responsible citizen.
  1. know the important characteristics of citizenship;
  2. recognize that it is important for citizens to fulfill their public responsibilities;
  3. exercise political participation by discussing public issues, building consensus, becoming involved in political parties and political campaigns, and voting;
  4. establish, explain, and apply criteria useful in evaluating rules and laws;
  5. establish, explain, and apply criteria useful in selecting political leaders;
  6. recognize the value of community service; and
  7. implement ways of solving problems and resolving conflict.