Content Standard: Civics and Government
B. Purpose and Types of Government
Students will understand types and purposes of governments, their evolution, and their relationships with the governed.
Common Assessment(s): Assessment yet to be determined

Performance Indicators Students will be able to:	Essential Elements (Specific grade level learning objectives)			Suggested Performance Activities	Suggested Classroom Assessments	Vocabulary
1. Understand that all nations have governments.	Basic introduction to governments of various cultures			During the course of looking at other cultures through reading or holidays, the students will discuss the culture's type of government (monarchy,  president, prime minister, etc.)	After reading a book or looking at a website about a country, the students will be able to identify who leads the government.	government monarch leader president king prime minister governor nation country