Foundations of US Government
Understand the philosophical and historical foundations of the American political system, including the United States and New Hampshire constitutions.
What does a student learn in
Mastery Learning Standards
The required skills a student should display by the end of Grade 6.
Civics and Government
Civics and Government
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Structure and Function of Government
Understand the structure and function of local, state, federal, and tribal governments and their relationships.
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Rights and Responsibilities
Understand the rights and responsibilities of citizens and how citizens participate in a constitutional democracy.
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International Relations
Analyze the United States' relationships with other nations and international organizations.
| Standard | Definition | Code |
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| Foundations of US Government | Understand the philosophical and historical foundations of the American political system, including the United States and New Hampshire constitutions. | NH-SS.CIV.6.1 |
| Structure and Function of Government | Understand the structure and function of local, state, federal, and tribal governments and their relationships. | NH-SS.CIV.6.2 |
| Rights and Responsibilities | Understand the rights and responsibilities of citizens and how citizens participate in a constitutional democracy. | NH-SS.CIV.6.3 |
| International Relations | Analyze the United States' relationships with other nations and international organizations. | NH-SS.CIV.6.4 |
Economics
Economics
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Economic Decision Making
Apply economic reasoning to evaluate alternatives and their costs and benefits.
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Markets and Exchange
Analyze how markets, prices, and competition allocate resources in a free-market economy.
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Economic Systems and Institutions
Compare economic systems and analyze the role of government, businesses, labor, and financial institutions.
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Personal Finance
Apply principles of personal financial literacy, including saving, spending, credit, and investing.
| Standard | Definition | Code |
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| Economic Decision Making | Apply economic reasoning to evaluate alternatives and their costs and benefits. | NH-SS.ECON.6.1 |
| Markets and Exchange | Analyze how markets, prices, and competition allocate resources in a free-market economy. | NH-SS.ECON.6.2 |
| Economic Systems and Institutions | Compare economic systems and analyze the role of government, businesses, labor, and financial institutions. | NH-SS.ECON.6.3 |
| Personal Finance | Apply principles of personal financial literacy, including saving, spending, credit, and investing. | NH-SS.ECON.6.4 |
Geography
Geography
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The World in Spatial Terms
Use maps, photographs, and geographic tools to investigate places, regions, and patterns.
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Places and Regions
Analyze the physical and human characteristics of places and regions, including New Hampshire and the United States.
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Human Systems
Analyze patterns of human movement, settlement, and cultural diffusion across regions.
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Environment and Society
Analyze how physical environments shape and are shaped by human activity.
| Standard | Definition | Code |
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| The World in Spatial Terms | Use maps, photographs, and geographic tools to investigate places, regions, and patterns. | NH-SS.GEO.6.1 |
| Places and Regions | Analyze the physical and human characteristics of places and regions, including New Hampshire and the United States. | NH-SS.GEO.6.2 |
| Human Systems | Analyze patterns of human movement, settlement, and cultural diffusion across regions. | NH-SS.GEO.6.3 |
| Environment and Society | Analyze how physical environments shape and are shaped by human activity. | NH-SS.GEO.6.4 |
United States and New Hampshire History
United States and New Hampshire History
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Political Foundations
Analyze the political foundations of the United States and the development of New Hampshire's role within the nation.
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Movements and Change
Analyze major movements that have shaped United States history, including reform, expansion, and conflict.
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Cultural and Economic Development
Analyze the cultural and economic development of the United States and New Hampshire from pre-contact to the present.
| Standard | Definition | Code |
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| Political Foundations | Analyze the political foundations of the United States and the development of New Hampshire's role within the nation. | NH-SS.USH.6.1 |
| Movements and Change | Analyze major movements that have shaped United States history, including reform, expansion, and conflict. | NH-SS.USH.6.2 |
| Cultural and Economic Development | Analyze the cultural and economic development of the United States and New Hampshire from pre-contact to the present. | NH-SS.USH.6.3 |
World History and Contemporary Issues
World History and Contemporary Issues
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Civilizations and Cultural Encounters
Analyze the development of major civilizations and their interactions across world history.
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Political and Economic Systems
Analyze political and economic systems across world regions and historical eras.
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Contemporary Issues
Analyze contemporary global issues and their historical origins.
| Standard | Definition | Code |
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| Civilizations and Cultural Encounters | Analyze the development of major civilizations and their interactions across world history. | NH-SS.WH.6.1 |
| Political and Economic Systems | Analyze political and economic systems across world regions and historical eras. | NH-SS.WH.6.2 |
| Contemporary Issues | Analyze contemporary global issues and their historical origins. | NH-SS.WH.6.3 |
No state assessments at this grade
Students take their next one in Grade 8.
NAEP (National Assessment of Educational Progress)
Federally administered sample-based assessment in reading, mathematics, science, and writing. NAEP results inform state-by-state comparisons rather than individual student or school accountability.
- When given:
- biennial in winter
- Frequency:
- every two years