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A. Cultural Effects on Behavior
By the end of 2nd grade, students should know that:
- People are alike in many ways and different in many ways.
- Different families or classrooms have different rules and patterns of behavior.
- People often choose to dress, talk, and act like their friends, do the same things they do, and have the same kinds of things they have.
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B. Group Behavior
By the end of 2nd grade, students should know that:
- People belong to some groups by birth and belong to some groups because they join them.
- The way people act is often influenced by the groups to which they belong.
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C. Social Change
By the end of 2nd grade, students should know that:
- Changes happen in everyone's life, sometimes suddenly, more often slowly.
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D. Social Tradeoffs
By the end of 2nd grade, students should know that:
- Getting something one wants may mean giving up something in return.
- Different people may make different choices for different reasons.
- Choices have consequences, some of which are more serious than others.
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E. Political and Economic Systems
By the end of 2nd grade, students should know that:
- Money can buy things that people need or want.
- Everyone wants to be treated fairly, and some rules can help to do that.
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F. Social Conflict
By the end of 2nd grade, students should know that:
- Disagreements are common, even between family members or friends.
- Rules at home, at school, and in the community let individuals know what to expect and so can reduce the number of disputes.
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G. Global Interdependence
By the end of 2nd grade, students should know that:
- For many things they need, people rely on others who are not part of the family and maybe not even part of their local community.
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