Individual,+Cultural,+International,+and+Global+Connections+in+Economics

Pre-K-2
Students understand the influence of economics on individuals and groups in the United States and the world, including Maine Native Americans.

a. Identify examples of how individuals, families, and communities, including Maine Native Americans, are influenced by economic factors. b. Describe the work and contribution of various groups to the economics of the local community in the past and present.

3-5
Students understand economic aspects of unity and diversity in the community, Maine, and regions of the United States and the world, including Maine Native American communities.

a. Describe economic similarities and differences within the community, Maine, and the United States. b. Identify economic processes, economic institutions, and economic influences related to Maine Native Americans and various cultures in the United States and the world.

6-8
Students understand economic aspects of unity and diversity in Maine, the United States, and various world cultures, including Maine Native Americans.

a. Describe factors in economic development, and how states, regions, and nations have worked together to promote economic unity and interdependence. b. Describe the economic aspects of diverse cultures, including Maine Native Americans, various historical and recent immigrant groups in the United States, and various cultures in the world.

9-Diploma
Students understand economic aspects of unity and diversity in Maine, the United States, and the world, including Maine Native American communities.

a. Analyze the role of regional, international, and global organizations that are engaged in economic development. b. Compare a variety of economic systems and the economic development of Maine, the United States, and various regions of the world that are economically diverse. c. Analyze wealth, poverty, resource distribution, and other economic factors of diverse cultures, including Maine and other Native Americans, various historical and recent immigrant groups in Maine and the United States, and various world cultures.