UNIT	SKILLS	TYPE OF ASSESSMENT USED	
Community	The learner will show an awareness:
•	Of similarities and differences of rural, urban and suburban communities, including geographic features
•	That people from diverse ethnic backgrounds contribute to communities
•	That every community has laws and rules to govern and protect community members
•	That our country  has leaders who  make, explain, and carry out laws
•	That citizenship includes understanding the symbols and patriotic celebrations of our nation
•	That people and communities have needs and wants and must make choices due to limited resources
•	That people in communities produce goods and services
•	That people in communities play specialized roles as workers and earn income to meet their needs and wants
•	That communities collect taxes to provide services for public benefit
•	That symbols in our community are helpful to us
•	That community life may be influenced by seasonal change
•	That communities change over time	•	Paper and pencil test
•	Projects
•	Teacher observation	
Geography	The learner will show an awareness:
•	Of the similarities and differences of maps and globes
•	Of map symbols and keys
•	Of natural and cultural features of a community	•	Paper and pencil test
•	Projects
•	Teacher observation