Content Standard: Civics and Government
D. International Relations
Students will understand the political relationships among the United States and other nations.
Common Assessment(s):

Performance Indicators Students will be able to:	Essential Elements (Specific grade level learning objectives)			Suggested Performance Activities	Suggested Classroom Assessments	Vocabulary
1 Recognize that there are other nations with different traditions and practices.	Customs and traditions of several other cultures (through holidays, literature, etc.)			The students will discuss practices and traditions that take place in their families and compare them to those in other countries at holiday times.	The students draw a picture and write about one of their customs and compare it to a custom in another country.	custom traditions practices nations compare contrast similarity difference home food dress celebrations climate