Social Systems-4th 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

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

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

Discuss cultural differences in various geographic regions in the United States.

Discuss cultural differences in different religions.

Explain the significance of knowing about more that one culture or religion.

Identify changes in cultural traits over time.

Describe how different cultures use technology to adapt to the environment.

Describe how changes in technology bring about changes in daily life.

Explain how a part of American culture (e.g., mode of dress, music, architecture) has changed over time.

Analyze sources of information (e.g., newspapers from other towns, souvenirs, web-sites) that reflect different cultural traits. 

Define social institution.

Differentiate between a primary source, a secondary source, and a reference source.

Compare different motivations for the behavior of an individual or group (e.g., peer pressure).

Give examples of peer pressure (e.g., pressure to smoke, drink, join gangs).

Define norms and laws.

Define morals and ethics.

Give examples of how technology helps to transform a society; explain the moral implications.

Analyze images to describe group behavior.

Describe the function of support systems (e.g., family, youth group).

List the ways the school and parish support others; incorporate the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy.

Distinguish between direct and indirect relationships.