Content Standard: Civics and Government
D. International Relations
Students will understand the political relationships among the United States and other nations. Students will be able to:
Common Assessment(s): Where in the World (MAP) (see also Geography A and Economics D)

Performance Indicators Students will be able to:	Essential Elements (Specific grade level learning objectives)			Suggested Performance Activities	Suggested Classroom Assessments	Vocabulary
2. Compare a foreign culture to that of the United States. Include an analysis of how decisions are made.	Students will compare cultures they meet through current events, literature or World Language. Cultures can be compared concerning: customs and traditions how basic needs are met language transportation communication type of government			Students will have discussions based on articles in Time for Kids or current events. (human rights, how government officials are selected, etc.) Students will discuss other related literature (Dalai Lama by Demi).	Students will use a graphic organizer (Venn diagram, etc.) to compare a specific foreign culture to that of the United States and will include how decisions are made.	foreign culture human rights dictator president congress monarchy