Social Systems-5th Grade

Understand social systems, with an emphasis on the United States. Understand religious aspects of social systems with an emphasis on the United States

Compare characteristics of culture as reflected in language, literature, the arts, traditions, and institutions. Compare characteristics of religious culture as reflected in language, literature, the arts, traditions, and institutions.  Select and describe beautiful artifacts from different times and cultures. CSDS1 Value the cultural inheritance the Church provides us yesterday and today. CSGS3 Value the unique qualities and characteristics of different cultures in order to pursue peace and understanding, knowledge and truth. CSDS6 (7&8)

Understand the roles and interactions of individuals and groups in society. Understand the roles and interactions of individuals and groups in society and their role in the Church. Value the diversity among students in the classroom and school community as children of God. CSDS3 Analyze stories of important Catholic figures and saints who through their examples re-awaken that period’s moral sense. CSGS3 (7&8) Discuss how religious and moral knowledge is a requisite for understanding the dram of human grandeur throughout history. CSGS4 (7&8 Value one’s own role and dignity in God’s plan and creation. CSGS5 (7&8)

Understand how social systems form and develop over time. Understand how religious/Church social systems form and develop over time. Value the significance and impact of the Catholic Church throughout history. CSDS5 (K-6 CS) Value history as a medium to assist in recognizing and rejecting contemporary cultural values that threaten human dignity and are contrary to the Gospel message. CSDS5 (7-12 CS) Value unique qualities and characteristics of different cultures in order to pursue peace and understanding, knowledge and truth. CSDS6 (7& 8)

Describe how culture is shared through music, art, and literature throughout the world over time.

Describe how an artistic tradition has been changed by technology (e.g., photography, music).

Describe how social celebrations (parades, fairs) reinforce cultural values.

Compare the celebrations of holidays by cultures throughout the world.

Compare cultural differences/similarities with students from a different part of the United States.

Describe the influence of the Catholic Church on art, music and literature. 

Analyze how social institutions or groups meet the needs of people.

Explain how interactions of individuals and groups impact the local community.

Describe how national institutions affect individuals in the local community.

Give an example of how different social institutions or groups (e.g., religious, nonprofit and community groups) address the same social problems.

Describe how our parish serves the needs of its members and the larger community.

Define belief system.

Describe ways school administrators, teachers, students, and parents can cooperate to address school issues.

Identify historically significant people who affected social life or institutions.

Identify historically significant people in the Church who affected social life or institutions, e.g. Dorothy Day, Oscar Romero.

List the ways they can help others; incorporate the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy.