*1. demonstrate an understanding of U.S. History (Reconstruction
to Present Time)
*2. demonstrate an understanding of American structures and the role
of patriotism and the proper use and display of the American flag
*3. develop an understanding of current event topics throughout the
year
*4. demonstrate an understanding of economic and geographic concepts
appropriate to the grade level on a global basis
*5. continue to develop the history of Illinois as it relates to the
history of the United States
*6. continue to develop an understanding of the events of Black History
and the contributions made by African-Americans to help students respect
the dignity of all races and to avoid discrimination in their lives.
*7. continue to develop an understanding of the events of the history
of women in American and to help students understand the struggles for
equal treatment under the law.
*8. continue to develop an understanding of the Holocaust lessons and
the need to reaffirm the commitment to human dignity and respect to avoid
another occurrence.
*9. develop an understanding of the importance of developing positive
relationships between individuals and groups of different ages, races,
sexes, national origins, religion, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
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