The Bosque Education Guide: Education Standards

Social Studies : 2001 Content Standard, Benchmarks and Performance Standards

Strand: Civics and government
Standard III: Students understand the ideals, rights, and responsibilities of citizenship and understand the content and history of the founding documents of the United States with particular emphasis on the United States and New Mexico constitutions and how governments function at local, state, tribal, and national levels.	Activity Number*
K-4 Benchmark III-D: Understand rights and responsibilities of “good citizenship” as members of a family, school and community.	5, 13, 38, 40, 41
K 1. Describe what is meant by citizenship.	5, 13, 38, 40, 41
1 2. Explain and apply “good citizenship” traits within the school and community using the elements of fair play, good sportsmanship, the idea of treating others the way you want to be treated, and being trustworthy.	5, 13, 38, 40, 41
2 1. Understand characteristics of “good citizenship” as exemplified by historic and ordinary people.	5, 13, 38, 40, 41
2. Explain the responsibilities of being a member of various groups (e.g. family, school, community).	5, 13, 38, 40, 41
3 1. Explain the significance of participation and cooperation in a classroom and community.	5, 13, 38, 40, 41