Content Standard: Civics and Government
C. Fundamental Principles of Government and Constitutions
Students will understand the constitutional principles and the democratic foundations of the political institutions of the United States.
Common Assessment(s): Maine LAD task, PK-2, "We The People"

Performance Indicators Students will be able to:	Essential Elements (Specific grade level learning objectives)			Suggested Performance Activities	Suggested Classroom Assessments	Vocabulary
1. Understand that the United States has a constitution.	Classroom rules and laws. Exposure to the idea of the U.S. Constitution through various discussions.			The students will help design a classroom constitution. The students will be exposed to the concept of the Constitution through historical discussions related to holidays or famous people.	The students will be able to state that our country's rights and freedoms are written in a paper called a Constitution.	constitution freedom rights laws ideals