Political Systems-1st Grade

Understand political systems, with an emphasis on the United States. Understand the relationship of the Church and its systems to political systems of the United States

Understand and explain basic principles of the United States government. Understand the relationship of basic principles for the U.S. Government and the Catholic Church Government. Understand what God does for humanity. CSIS3   Understand and explain the human condition and the role and dignity of man in God’s plan. CSIS8

Understand the structures and functions of the political systems of Illinois, the United States, and other nations. Understand the relationship of Church structure and functions to the structures and functions of the political systems of the United States and other nations. Understand what God does for humanity. CSIS3         Understand and explain the human condition and the role and dignity of man in God’s plan. CSIS8         Discuss how Church structure and function can assist man in the acquisition of values and virtues. CSIS12          Identify what is positive in the world, what needs to be transformed, and what injustices must be overcome. CSDS4

Understand election processes and responsibilities of citizens. Understand the election process and special responsibilities of Catholic citizens. Value and develop a love for the common good and our shared humanity, not just with those around us, but for those who have gone before and those that will come after us. CSDS2         Identify the motivating values that have informed particular societies and how they correlate with Catholic teaching. CSIS7

Understand the roles and influences of individuals and interest groups in the political systems of Illinois, the United States, and other nations. Understand the roles and influences of individual Catholics and Catholic interest groups. Identify the differences among the values of various political systems and how they correlate with Catholic teaching. CSIS7            Recognize how the central themes within the stories of important Catholic figures and saints repeat over time. CSIS6

Understand United States foreign policy as it relates to other nations and international issues. Understand United States foreign policy as it relates to other nations and Catholic Church issues. Identify the motivating values that have informed particular societies and how they correlate with Catholic teaching. CSIS7        Explain what is positive in the world, what needs to be changed, and what injustices must be overcome. CSDS4

Understand the development of the United States political ideas and traditions. Understand the development of religious/spiritual aspects of the United States political ideas and traditions. Explain the history of the Catholic Church and its impact in human events. CSIS4           Explain how one’s beliefs about God, about humanity, and about material things, affect one’s actions. CSIS7          Value the significance and impact to the Catholic Church throughout history. CSDS5

Name rules and responsibilities that students have at home, in school, and in public places including Church.

Describe rules that help students treat each other fairly because God made all people and wants them treated with dignity.

Demonstrate ways students help each other (e.g., taking turns and sharing) because all children are God’s children.

Explain the consequences of breaking rules including religious, spiritual consequences.

Give an example of a fair resolution to a conflict among people.

Connect the relationship of rules and responsibilities to Church rules and responsibilities.

Understand that God wants us to treat each other fairly because he made each person and cares that they are treated with dignity and respect.

Identify persons who are authority figures in their home, school, and community.

Describe a person who provides positive leadership for others.

Name a person who has served as President of the United States.

Identify a type of official who has an office or role within a government (e.g., mayor, Congressman, President).

Name a duty, job, or responsibility of a government (e.g., protection of the people, make laws).

Identify leaders of the Church (pope, bishop, pastor).

Plan and/or participate in service projects that help the community.

Discuss decision-making in their lives and talk about decisions based on God’s teaching.

Describe a situation where people vote to resolve their differences and decide what to do.

Lead a class vote over something the class would like to do.

Explain why majority rule is used in group decision making (e.g., voting for food at a class party).

Name a student, parent or Church group that serves their school.

Describe a person in the community and Church who helps to improve the lives of others (e.g., community center director, day care providers).

Identify a government official or public servant carrying out their duties or responsibilities (e.g., a police officer arresting a criminal, lifeguard teaching swimming at the city pool).

Identify a Church-based organization that helps the community, parish and school.

Identify a country other than the United States to which a person can travel.

Recognize the titles for heads of government (e.g., presidents) and Church (e.g. pope).

Give reasons for being honest and truthful when talking and working with other people emphasizing God’s rules (The Ten Commandments).

State the benefits of showing respect for the ideas and property of others.

Name a holiday with political significance.

Identify a patriotic symbol of the United States (e.g., flag, bald eagle).

Describe what freedom means including religious freedom.

Recite the Pledge of Allegiance.