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Overarching
Question:
How can people show
responsible citizenship?
Enduring
Understandings:
Citizens in our country come from
many different places around the world.
A citizen of a community has a variety
of rights and responsibilities.
Responsible citizens show respect for
the diverse traditions and cultures in their community.
Individuals in the past who were
good leaders and responsible citizens have improved the quality of our
lives today.
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Overarching Question:
Why do we need maps and globes?
Enduring Understandings:
Maps and globes can help us learn
about the world.
There are specific features of a map or
globe that help us understand physical space (title, legend, symbols, and
compass rose).
The United States is a country made
up of people from different continents, regions, and countries
There are differences and
similarities between maps and globes.
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Overarching Question:
What is an American?
Enduring Understandings:
The passage of time can be
measured and described.
The United States is a land of
people with diverse ethnic origins, customs, and traditions.
Contributions of diverse people
in the past affect how we live today
Diversity is a strength of our
country
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Overarching Question:
How do producers and
consumers operate
in our community?
Enduring
Understandings
People are both producers and consumers.
Different businesses operate
within our community.
There are producers and consumers
in
our community.
We depend on others to meet our
wants
and needs
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