SST-MS.C.04

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Middle School (SST) Social Studies
Civics Standard

SST-MS.C.04 Investigate the role and responsibilities of citizenship in society.


Benchmarks

  • SST-MS.C.04.1 Explain how citizens can influence government.
  • SST-MS.C.04.2 Describe and evaluate the criteria and process for naturalization in the United States.
  • SST-MS.C.04.3 Explain how citizens’ personal and civic responsibilities are important to the preservation and improvement of United States constitutional republic.
  • SST-MS.C.04.4 Identify bias and evaluate its role in media sources.
  • SST-MS.C.04.5 Demonstrate active participation in civic life.

Guiding Practice

The guiding topics for each benchmark includes various subject matter that can be used to help students reach the standard.

Calculation Method for Standards

Standards are larger groups of related benchmarks. So the Standard is a calculation of all the related benchmarks. So click on the benchmark identifier below each Standards to access the learning targets and proficiency scales for each standard.

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