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Social Studies
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· Grade 3
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· Grade 4
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· Grade 5
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· World Geography
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· World History
· World History: First Semester
· World History: Second Semester
· United States History
· US History: First Semester
· US History: Second Semester
· US Government/Economics
· US Gov't/Econ: First Semester
· US Gov't/Econ: Second Semester

Introduction
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OCPS ACADEMIC STANDARDS
Social Studies - US Gov't/Econ: Second Semester

Process Skills

8.1 Sources: Primary/Secondary
The learner will be able to identify, analyze, and interpret primary and secondary sources, such as artifacts, letters, photographs, art, documents, newspapers, and contemporary media (e.g., television, motion pictures, and computer-based technologies) that reflect events in United States government and politics.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Using Resources Knowledge Master 1.0 OK: PASS Standard 1.1 Classroom
  
8.2 Economic/Political: Issues
The learner will be able to interpret economic and political issues as expressed in maps, tables, diagrams, charts, political cartoons, and economic graphs.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Using Resources Comprehension Master 1.0 OK: PASS Standard 1.2 Classroom
  
8.3 Documentary: Propaganda/Fact
The learner will be able to make distinctions among propaganda, fact and opinion; evaluate cause and effect relationships; and draw conclusions in examining documentary sources.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Using Resources Evaluation Master 1.0 OK: PASS Standard 1.3 Classroom
  
8.4 Enduring Issues: Discuss/Debate
The learner will be able to develop discussion, debate, and persuasive writing and speaking skills, focusing on enduring issues (e.g., individual rights versus the common good, and problems of intolerance toward cultural, ethnic, and religious groups).
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Using Resources Synthesis Master 1.0 OK: PASS Standard 1.4 Classroom
  
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Economic Institutions

64.1 Institutions: Impact/Economy
The learner will be able to evaluate the impact of different institutions in a market economy (e.g., the legal system ensuring private property rights, banks matching savers with borrowers, and corporations allowing people to pool their incomes and provide future income through investing in stocks).
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Economic Evaluation Master 1.0 OK: PASS Standard 4.1 Classroom
  
64.2 Interest Groups: Goals/Promote
The learner will be able to describe how some institutions (e.g., labor unions, religious organizations, and not-for-profits) work to promote the goals of certain interest groups.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Economic Knowledge Master 1.0 OK: PASS Standard 4.2 Classroom
  
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Interest Rates

66.1 Interest Rates: Compare/Current
The learner will be able to identify current interest rates on different kinds of savings instruments and loans, and compare those rates with current interest rates on credit cards.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Economics Knowledge Master 1.0 OK: PASS Standard 6.1 Classroom
  
66.2 Interest/Inflation/Rates: Relation
The learner will be able to discuss the relationship between interest rates and inflation rates, and determine how changes in real interest rates impact people's decisions to borrow money and purchase goods.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Economics Comprehension Master 1.0 OK: PASS Standard 6.2 Classroom
  
66.3 Interest Rates: Factors/Affect
The learner will be able to determine the factors affecting the differences in interest rates (e.g., new versus used car loans, home mortgages, and "good" versus "bad" credit ratings).
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Economics Evaluation Master 1.0 OK: PASS Standard 6.3 Classroom
  
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Role of Government

68.1 Government: Poverty/Pollution
The learner will be able to explain the role that government has in dealing with issues, such as poverty, pollution, and medical research.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Economics Evaluation Master 1.0 OK: PASS Standard 8.1 Classroom
  
68.2 Programs: Cost/Benefits/Projects
The learner will be able to describe the costs and benefits of government assistance programs, education and other government-funded projects.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Economics Knowledge Master 1.0 OK: PASS Standard 8.2 Classroom
  
68.3 Policies: Exceeded/Support/Project
The learner will be able to identify projects or programs where the cost of government policies may have exceeded the economic benefits received, and explain why government would continue supporting such projects.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Economics Evaluation Master 1.0 OK: PASS Standard 8.3 Classroom
  
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Conditions

69.1 GDP: Explain/Use/Output/Over Time
The learner will be able to explain what gross domestic product (GDP) is and how it can be used to describe economic output over time.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Economics Evaluation Master 1.0 OK: PASS Standard 9.1 Classroom
  
69.2 Compare: GDP/Countries
The learner will be able to compare the GDP per capita in the United States with the same data for other countries.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Economics Analysis Master 1.0 OK: PASS Standard 9.2 Classroom
  
69.3 Impact: GDP/Growing/Declining
The learner will be able to describe the impact on the economy when GDP is growing or declining.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Economics Knowledge Master 1.0 OK: PASS Standard 9.3 Classroom
  
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Inflation and Unemployment

70.1 Inflation/Unemployment: Impact
The learner will be able to define inflation and unemployment, and explain the impact they have on an economy.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Economics Knowledge Master 1.0 OK: PASS Standard 10.1 Classroom
  
70.2 United States: Unemployment
The learner will be able to determine when the United States historically has faced high unemployment, high inflation, low unemployment, and low inflation; and identify the economic conditions that existed during those times.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Economics Evaluation Master 1.0 OK: PASS Standard 10.2 Classroom
  
70.3 Unemployment: Types/Differences
The learner will be able to give examples of the types of unemployment and analyze the differences among them.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Economics Knowledge Master 1.0 OK: PASS Standard 10.3 Classroom
  
70.4 Inflation: Measured/Impact/Economy
The learner will be able to determine how inflation is measured and the impact it has on different sectors of the economy.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Economics Evaluation Master 1.0 OK: PASS Standard 10.4 Classroom
  
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Policy Change

71.1 Fiscal Policies: Examples/Adopted
The learner will be able to identify historical examples of fiscal policies, and explain why they were adopted.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Economics Knowledge Master 1.0 OK: PASS Standard 11.1 Classroom
  
71.2 Deficits/Surpluses: Difference
The learner will be able to determine the differences between federal deficits and surpluses, and their impact on the economy.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Economics Evaluation Master 1.0 OK: PASS Standard 11.2 Classroom
  
71.3 Monetary Policy: Tools/Impact
The learner will be able to examine the tools of monetary policy and its impact on the economy.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Economics Analysis Master 1.0 OK: PASS Standard 11.3 Classroom
  
71.4 Policies: Expansionary
The learner will be able to determine when the federal government and the Federal Reserve should use expansionary or contractionary policies.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Economics Evaluation Master 1.0 OK: PASS Standard 11.4 Classroom
  
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Government Aspects

78.1 Parties/Groups/Media: Influence
The learner will be able to explain and give contemporary examples of how political parties, interest groups, the media, and individuals influence the policy agenda and decision-making of government institutions.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Government Evaluation Master 1.0 OK: PASS Standard 11 Classroom
  
78.2 Campaigns: National/State/Local
The learner will be able to describe the components of campaigns for national, state and local elective office, including the nominative process; campaign funding and spending, the influence of the media, advertising, and the polling; reapportionment and redistricting; the role of the electoral college; and the term-limitation movement.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Government Knowledge Master 1.0 OK: PASS Standard 12 Classroom
  
78.3 Citizenship: United States
The learner will be able to explain the rights, responsibilities, and benefits of citizenship in the United States, such as voting, jury duty, obedience to lawful authority, and private ownership of property.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Government Evaluation Master 1.0 OK: PASS Standard 13 Classroom
  
78.4 Systems: Political/Economic
The learner will be able to compare and contrast the political and economic systems of the United States with those of major democratic and authoritarian nations.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Government Evaluation Master 1.0 OK: PASS Standard 14 Classroom
  
78.5 Local Government: Oklahoma
The learner will be able to identify and distinguish among the units of local government in Oklahoma (e.g., counties, cities, towns, and regional authorities) by analyzing local public issues.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Government Comprehension Master 1.0 OK: PASS Standard 15 Classroom
  
78.6 Public Affairs: Skills
The learner will be able to develop and practice the skills needed for informed participation in public affairs, including analyzing public issues, examining candidates for public office, evaluating the performance of public officials, and communicating with public officials.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Government Synthesis Master 1.0 OK: PASS Standard 16 Classroom
  
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