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National Social Studies Standards, Grades 5-8
- Culture: I
- Explain how information and experiences may be interpreted by people from diverse cultural perspectives and frames of reference.
- Individuals, Groups, & Institutions: V
- Analyze group and institutional influences on people, events, and elements of culture.
- Demonstrate an understanding of concepts such as role, status, and social class in describing the interactions of individuals and social groups.
- Power, Authority, & Governance: VI
- Give examples and explain how governments attempt to achieve their stated ideals at home and abroad.
- Analyze and explain ideas and governmental mechanisms to regulate territory, etc.