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High School Government and Public Administration
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High School Government and Public Administration -- Aerospace Leadership: Citizenship 100
A - Employment Skills
- demonstrate employability skills required by business and industry
B - Introduction to Air Force JROTC
- identify the history, purpose, structure, and ideals of the Air Forces JROTC Program
- identify, define, and demonstrate ethical concepts
- describe and demonstrate proper etiquette in social settings
- describe and apply customs and courtesies in the Junior ROTC environment
- identify and describe positive personal traits
- describe and demonstrate the proper wear of the Air Force JROTC uniform
C - Personal Behavior
- identify and describe facets and impacts of stress
- describe and apply effective study habits
- identify steps required to achieve personal goals
- explore personal emotions and violence in society
D - Health and Fitness
- describe the benefits and components of good personal fitness
- explain basic first aid procedures
- explain how body image, eating, and physical activity affect health
- identify and explain key systems of the human body
- identify resources that can be used to make healthful dietary decisions
E - Describe Healthy Lifestyle Choices
- describe the dangers of alcohol
- compare and contrast the difference between medicine and drugs
- explain the dangers of tobacco and vaping
- explore the connection between the environment and your health
F - Foundations, Duties, and Responsibilities of United States Citizenship
- explain the history and courtesies rendered to the flag of the United States and other national symbols
- identify and describe the duties and responsibilities of United States citizenship
- identify and explain key aspects of the Bill of Rights
- identify and describe selected content of the United States Constitution
- summarize the duties and responsibilities of the three branches of government
G - Drill and Ceremonies
- explain key components of drill and ceremony
- describe the purpose and definition of ceremonies and parades
- identify basic drill commands and movements
- demonstrate basic drill and parade positions and movements
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High School Government and Public Administration -- Aerospace Leadership: Communication 200
A - Employment Skills
- demonstrate employability skills required by business and industry
B - Listening and Critical Thinking Skills
- describe the communication process
- describe and demonstrate good listening skills
- demonstrate the ability to use critical thinking skills
C - Effective Communication Skills
- identify and explain the process within the basic checklist for writing
- identify and explain the elements of effective writing
- demonstrate the elements of effective speaking
D - Attitudes, Experience, and Positive Personal Traits
- describe how interpreting events and experiences influences daily life and the future
- discuss the benefits of developing a positive attitude
- examine the traits leaders utilize in order to help them overcome challenges
E - Integrity, Character, and Personality in Leadership
- explain how integrity and character affect behavior
- examine how personality affects your relations with other people
- evaluate how your ability to take responsibility determines your ability to lead
F - Developing Teamwork and Vision
- evaluate how effective teams form and develop
- analyze the importance of mutual respect in team building and performance
- examine how having a common vision helps a team achieve its goals
G - Solving Conflicts and Group Problems
- analyze the conflicts that arise in groups and the ways group members react to them
- examine how to apply problem solving steps to group problems
- identify and apply ways to build consensus in a group
H - The United States Air Force Leadership Model
- analyze how applying the elements of Air Force leadership and core values result in more effective leaders
- identify and analyze the characteristics that make an effective leader
- examine why the Air Force leadership principles result in effective leadership
I - Leadership Behaviors and Preparation for Leadership
- analyze how leaders adapt their leadership styles to meet mission demands
- examine the relationship between effective followers and effective leaders
- analyze leadership preparation and practice
J - Drill and Ceremonies
- describe the importance of drill and ceremonies
- identify the basic commands and characteristics of the command voice
- perform basic drill and parade positions and movements
- describe the purpose and definition of ceremonies and parades
K - Health, Wellness, and Fitness
- identify key components that make up the human body
- identify resources that can be used to make healthful dietary decisions
- evaluate the importance of physical fitness
- explain how body image, eating, and physical activity affect health
- explain basic first aid measures
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High School Government and Public Administration -- Aerospace Leadership: Career Exploration 300
A - Employment Skills
- demonstrate employability skills required by business and industry
B - Personal Financial Planning
- identify and discuss the buying and selling issues that occur in real life
- identify and describe various banking services
- create a personal budget and financial plan
C - Personal Credit and Insurance
- identify and explain various insurance options
- construct a plan for building your credit history
D - Career Planning
- create a career path strategy to assist in making career decisions
- identify the requirements needed to pursue the career that best fits personal skills and interests
- identify possible career paths as related to interests, aptitude, and attitude
E - Aiming Towards a College Degree
- create a college application essay
- identify and evaluate the criteria for selecting a college based on your personal goals and finances
- identify test taking strategies to promote success on college placement exams
- create a personal plan for financing college
F - Planning for a College Lifestyle
- explore careers associated with possible majors and your personal interests and aptitudes
- create a plan for managing your college schedule
- evaluate the importance of personal accountability
G - Applying for Jobs
- create a personal resume and cover letter specific to a job opening
- describe and evaluate how employers interview prospective employees
- identify and evaluate multiple sources for finding job openings
H - Military, Aerospace, and Public Service Careers
- identify and explore types of public service careers
- explore military service as a career
- differentiate between various careers in the aerospace industry
I - Developing Career Skills
- generate a career path strategy
- evaluate the positive aspects of civic responsibility
- analyze personal values that contribute to professional success
- evaluate barriers to effective collaboration and teamwork
J - Health, Wellness, and Fitness
- identify resources that can be used to make healthful dietary decisions
- explain basic first aid measures
- identify key components that make up the human body
- evaluate the importance of physical fitness
- explain how body image, eating, and physical activity affect health
K - Drill and Ceremonies
- describe the importance of drill and ceremonies
- identify the basic commands and characteristics of the command voice
- perform basic drill and parade positions and movements
- describe the purpose and definition of ceremonies and parades
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High School Government and Public Administration -- Aerospace Leadership: Management 400
A - Employment Skills
- demonstrate employability skills required by business and industry
B - Introduction to Management
- examine how management and leadership are both alike and different
- analyze management and its application to Air Force JROTC
- describe the responsibilities of managing the Cadet Corps
C - Project Management
- analyze what is involved in organizing and executing a project
- analyze what is involved in initiating and planning a project
- analyze the importance of closing a project
D - Planning for Success
- evaluate how to think together with others in meetings to make plans and set goals
- examine the kind of planning that managers need to do
- analyze how to know how much planning is enough
E - Decision Making and Choosing Wisely
- evaluate issues needing a decision based on their urgency or importance
- examine different approaches to making decisions
F - Organizing and Managing Time and Change
- analyze various elements necessary for effective time management
- analyze the management of change in an organization
G - Leading and Managing Individual and Group Behavior
- describe the challenges in evaluating performance of others
- analyze issues in motivating others
- examine how managers deal with difficult situations
H - Understanding Work Teams
- examine communication problems and solutions for work teams
- analyze how effective work teams function
- analyze how to structure and build effective work teams
I - Interpersonal Skills
- analyze the mentoring process from the standpoint of both mentor and protégé
- examine the art of delegating responsibility to subordinates
- analyze the elements of successful negotiation
J - Health, Wellness, and Fitness
- identify key components that make up the human body
- explain how body image, eating, and physical activity affect health
- explain basic first aid measures
- evaluate the importance of physical fitness
- identify resources that can be used to make healthful dietary decisions
K - Drill and Ceremonies
- identify the basic commands and characteristics of the command voice
- perform basic drill and parade positions and movements
- describe the importance of drill and ceremonies
- describe the purpose and definition of ceremonies and parades
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High School Government and Public Administration -- Aerospace Science: Science of Flight
A - Weather
- explain the basic facts and general principles of the atmosphere and weather elements
B - Weather Forecasting
- identify and explain the instruments and communications used in weather forecasting
C - Aviation Weather
- explain the difference between regular weather and aviation weather
D - Physiology of Flight
- discuss the physiology of flight
E - Aerospace Medicine
- explain the history of aerospace medicine and human engineering
F - Flight Equipment
- describe the protective equipment used for actual and simulated flight
G - Basic Aeronautics
- explain the principles of basic aeronautics
H - Engine Principles
- describe basic engine principles
- list the basic and general operating principle of rocket engines
I - Aerospace Vehicles
- discuss the types of civilian and military aerospace vehicles
J - Navigation and Navigational Tools
- explain the types and functions of navigation instruments
- describe navigational aids
- demonstrate the four elements of navigation
- describe dead reckoning techniques
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High School Government and Public Administration -- Introduction to Government and Public Administration
A - Employability Skills
- demonstrate employability skills required by business and industry
B - Communication
- select appropriate communication formats to facilitate the flow of ideas and information among government, public administration, the business community, and the general public
C - Government and Public Administration
- execute work-related tasks and processes using emerging and specialized technologies to achieve common objectives specific to government and public administration
- analyze and summarize the systemic relationships of government and public administration agencies
D - Goals of Government
- utilize negotiation skills to achieve the goals of governmen
E - Technology and Communication
- identify, evaluate, select, and use appropriate technology for specific tasks found in government and public administration agencies
F - Policymaking
- apply democratic principles in the process of government and administrative policymaking to achieve the public will
G - Health and Safety in the Workplace
- maintain safe and healthful working conditions and environment in order to promote wellbeing in governmental and public administrative workplaces
H - Vision and Strategic Plan
- develop an organizational vision and strategic plan to inform stakeholders of the goals of a government or public administration agency
I - Legal and Ethical Requirements
- adopt and apply a standard of practices sufficient to meet legal and ethical requirements and meet the public's expectations for government and public administration
J - Careers in Government and Public Administration
- analyze the relationship between leadership development, school and community service projects with a career in the government and public administration
K - Literacy Skills
- demonstrate appropriate use of literacy skills
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High School Government and Public Administration -- JROTC Army Leadership Education 5
A - Organization of U.S. Government Agencies
- explore the organization and mission of the S. Navy
- explore the organization and mission of the S. Marine Corps
- explore the purpose and structure of AmeriCorps
- explore the organization and mission of the S. Air Force
- explore the purpose and structure of the Peace Corps
- explore the organization and mission of the S. Coast Guard and U. S. Merchant Marine
B - Leadership Skills
- establish performance goals
- prepare for meeting
- assess personal management skills
- create a plan of action to develop leadership skills through the leadership development program
- demonstrate the components of leadership
C - Service Learning
- evaluate the effectiveness of a service learning project
- prepare a service learning project
D - Personal Financial Planning
- create a personal financial plan
- create a personal insurance plan that will minimize personal or financial losses
- select strategies to use in handling credit and managing debt
- create a personal saving and investing plan
- demonstrate how to use various financial services
- create a personal budget
- explain how a career choices and lifestyle affect your financial plan
E - Career Planning
- assemble a personalized career portfolio
- relate the military to personal career goals
- create a college preparation action plan
F - Geography and Map Skills
- build map reading and land navigation skills, applying them to the sport of orienteering and air navigation
G - Cadet Challenge
- develop a personal exercise program and learn to take responsibility for their actions and choices
H - Cadet Battalion Leadership
- demonstrate command and staff principles while performing the duties of an earned leadership position within the cadet battalion
I - Employability Skills
- students will demonstrate employability skills required by business and industry
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High School Government and Public Administration -- JROTC Army Leadership Education 6
A - History of Tuskegee Airmen
- describe the contributions and sacrifices of the Tuskegee Airmen during World War II
B - Leadership
- create a plan of action to develop leadership skills through the leadership development program
C - Goal Setting
- establish performance goals
D - Planning Meetings
- prepare for a meeting
E - Elements of Leadership
- understand the components of leadership and explain how learning styles and preferences impact learning
F - World Geography
- describe how geographic characteristics interact to form unique cultures of Africa
- show how geographic characteristics interact to form unique cultures of North America
- show how geographic characteristics interact to form unique cultures of South America
- identify the unique geographic characteristics of Australia and Oceania
- explore the unique geographic characteristics of Asia
- describe how geographic characteristics interact to form unique cultures of Europe
G - Personal Fitness
- develop a personal exercise program and learn to take responsibility for their choices and actions
H - Service Learning
- prepare a service learning project
- evaluate the effectiveness of a service learning project
I - Battalion Command and Staff
- demonstrate command and staff principles while performing the duties of an earned leadership position within the cadet battalion
J - Employability Skills
- demonstrate employability skills required by business and industry
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High School Government and Public Administration -- JROTC Army Leadership Education 7
A - World War II
- investigate the events leading up to and including the war in the Pacific and the end of Japanese aggression
- investigate the significant events leading up to World War II in Europe and evaluate American military contributions
B - Vietnam War
- identify and evaluate America's past and present humanitarian efforts in Vietnam
C - Environmental Issues
- investigate and describe the causes and effects of a local environmental issue
- identify and describe an environmental issue with global impact
D - Leader Development
- create a Gantt chart to plan a project
- create a plan of action to develop leadership skills through the leadership development program
- prepare a service learning project
- teach and co-facilitate Junior ROTC curriculum subjects as student instructors
- create a mentorship plan
F - Physical Fitness
- students will develop a personal exercise program and learn to take responsibility for their actions and choices
G - Leadership and Problem Solving
- demonstrate leadership and problem solving
H - Ethics
- continue the development as leaders by presenting instruction in the three foundational areas of leadership, interpersonal communication, and values and ethics
I - Employability Skills
- demonstrate employability skills required by business and industry
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High School Government and Public Administration -- JROTC Army Leadership Education I
A - Employment Skills
- demonstrate employability skills required by business and industry
B - Foundations and Introduction to Army JROTC
- identify and describe the Army JROTC uniform, rank, and awards
- describe the origins, history, organization, and traditions of Army JROTC
C - Customs and Courtesies in Army JROTC
- describe the proper etiquette for various social settings
- identify, describe, and demonstrate customs and courtesies in the Army JROTC environment
D - Describe and Demonstrate Methods for Personal Growth
- identify and determine personal behavioral preferences
- describe and apply an appreciation of diversity to interpersonal situations
- describe and utilize thinking maps to enhance learning
E - Thinking and Learning Skills
- identify the thinking/learning skills necessary for improving active learning
F - Personal Academic Skill Improvement
- identify and practice personal study and test taking strategies
- identify and practice effective reading skills
G - Personal Conduct and Growth
- describe and practice good decision making and goal development
- identify, describe, and apply conflict resolution practices
- identify, describe, and demonstrate anger management strategies
- develop a personal code of conduct
- develop a plan for personal growth
- identify and practice strategies for managing stress
H - Team Building, Drill, and Fitness
- discuss the history, skills, and team building capacity of drill
- demonstrate stationary drill movements and marching on command
- describe and participate in the Cadet Challenge and associated physical exercise
- demonstrate proper squad drill movements and marching on command
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High School Government and Public Administration -- JROTC Army Leadership Education II
A - Employment Skills
- demonstrate employability skills required by business and industry
B - Leadership
- identify and evaluate the traits of successful leaders
- analyze individual leadership competencies
- apply appropriate leadership styles
C - Personal Growth, Communication, Career, and Ethics
- identify, describe, and demonstrate communication skills, evaluate career options, and describe ethics
- identify and demonstrate good writing techniques
- identify and demonstrate effective oral speaking skills
- evaluate various career opportunities
- define ethics within personal and leadership contexts
D - Team Building and Drill
- identify and describe the qualities of team members and leaders
- identify and demonstrate drill leaders skills and responsibilities
- identify and demonstrate basic squad leader duties and responsibilities
E - First Aid and Emergency Response
- identify, describe, and demonstrate appropriate responses to basic medical and other emergencies
- describe and demonstrate basic first aid measures
- describe and demonstrate first aid for severe emergencies
F - Preventing Bullying and Violence
- identify types of bullying and methods to deter bullying
- identify and describe ways to prevent violence in society
G - Physical Fitness, Nutrition, and Body Image
- describe and participate in the Cadet Challenge activity
- explain why exercise is important and describe components of a well rounded fitness regime
- identify and explain the components and importance of good nutrition
- explain the concept of body image and explore factors related to the concept
H - Define and Evaluate the Concept of Service Learning
- define and explore service learning opportunities
I - United States Citizenship and Government
- identify, define, and discuss key traits of American government
- identify and explain the rights of United States citizens
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High School Government and Public Administration -- JROTC Army Leadership Education III
A - Employment Skills
- demonstrate employability skills required by business and industry
B - Leadership
- identify and demonstrate effective management skills
- explain and demonstrate leading effective meetings
- define and explain the application of ethics in leadership
- describe and implement a continuous improvement plan
- identify and demonstrate good supervision techniques
- identify and describe measures for planning and effectively executing a project
- identify and explain key command and staff roles
C - Personal Growth Behaviors
- construct a career portfolio and prepare for job interviews
- explore post secondary educational opportunities and describe measures for personal time management
- explain good techniques for personal planning and effective time management
D - Platoon Leadership and Drill
- identify and describe key platoon leadership duties and responsibilities and platoon drill actions
- prepare for, and direct platoon drill activities
E - Cultural Awareness and Productive Conversations
- discuss elements of culture, prejudice, and discrimination, and effective means of sharing differing ideas
- identify and demonstrate methods of having productive conversations about controversial topics, and explore negotiating tactics
F - Health and Fitness
- explain elements of a healthy lifestyle, including avoidance of controlled substances, and the importance of fitness to health
- describe and model discussions with peers regarding substance abuse
- participate in a personal fitness program
- explain the hazards of alcohol, tobacco, and vaping
- explain the negative impacts of illegal drug use
G - Service Learning, Citizenship, and Civic Duties and Responsibilities
- differentiate the rights and responsibilities of United States citizens
- explain the concept of service learning and assist with a service learning project
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High School Government and Public Administration -- JROTC Army Leadership Education IV
A - Employment Skills
- demonstrate employability skills required by business and industry
B - Leadership and Teaching
- apply leadership skills to continuous improvement and program outcomes
- demonstrate the use of feedback from learners
- apply teaching strategies to a lesson plan or mentoring project
C - Personal Growth
- explain keys to success after high school
- identify long term personal and professional goals
D - Team Building and Drill
- identify and apply motivation strategies to teams
- identify, describe, and demonstrate battalion drill
- identify, describe, and demonstrate company drill
- manage a service learning project
- provide feedback and direction to team members
E - American Society, Principles, and Citizen Rights
- examine how competing principles and values challenge the fundamental principles of our society
- develop solutions to sustain and protect citizens' rights
F - Personal Fitness
- develop, implement, and evaluate a personal exercise program
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High School Government and Public Administration -- MCJROTC Leadership Education I
A - Employability Skills
- demonstrate employability skills required by business and industry
B - Leadership Values
- know, understand, and apply objectives of leadership and core values
C - Citizenship
- describe and demonstrate characteristics of good citizenship
D - Fitness and Health
- describe, understand, and apply good fitness and health practices
E - Marine Corps and Marine Corps JROTC Fundamentals
- identify, understand, and apply basic Marine Corps and Marine Corps JROTC fundamentals as related to administration, uniforms, customs, courtesies, traditions, rank structure, and chain of command
F - Marine Drill and Ceremony
- explain the purposes and objectives of basic drill and Marine ceremonies and demonstrate proficiency in teamwork, confidence, pride, alertness, and attention to detail through basic drill
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High School Government and Public Administration -- MCJROTC Leadership Education II
A - Employability Skills
- demonstrate employability skills required by business and industry
B - Leadership Principles
- identify and demonstrate leadership traits and apply principles of leadership
C - Civic Responsibility
- monitor current events; identify and define civic responsibilities
D - Personal Growth and Responsibility
- identify and practice good physical fitness, social, and communication skills
E - Marine Corps and Marine Corps JROTC Fundamentals
- identify, understand, and apply basic Marine Corps and Marine Corps JROTC fundamentals as related to uniform, Marine Corps history, and first aid
F - Core Marine Corps Skills
- demonstrate basic skills including individual and unit drill and weapon manipulation
G - First Aid
- demonstrate first aid skills
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High School Government and Public Administration -- MCJROTC Leadership Education III
A - Employability Skills
- demonstrate employability skills required by business and industry
B - Leadership
- apply the leadership principles and objectives of leadership and understand the application and differences in authority, responsibility, and accountability
C - Civic Responsibility
- demonstrate awareness of current events and knowledge of the S. Government and U. S. citizenship
D - Health and Fitness
- evaluate the importance of physical fitness, physical training, health, hygiene, and nutrition
E - Job Applications and Interviews
- demonstrate job search skills
F - Marine Corps and Marine Corps JROTC Fundamentals
- demonstrate knowledge and skills regarding the Marine Corps and MCJROTC
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High School Government and Public Administration -- MCJROTC Leadership Education IV
A - Employability Skills
- demonstrate employability skills required by business and industry
B - Principles of Motivation, Discipline, and Leadership
- explain elements of motivation, discipline, and leadership
C - Government and Economic Systems
- compare and contrast various government and economic systems
D - Demonstrate Writing Skills
- demonstrate grade appropriate writing skills and evaluate other students' writing
E - Career Exploration
- explore potential careers and demonstrate job search skills
F - Marine Corps and Marine Corps JROTC Fundamentals
- demonstrate knowledge and skills for various facets of the Marine Corps and Marine Corps JROTC
G - Drill
- demonstrate proficiency and teamwork during drill activities
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High School Government and Public Administration -- Naval Science I - Cadet Field Manual
A - Employment Skills
- demonstrate employability skills required by business and industry
B - Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (NJROTC) Uniform
- demonstrate the knowledge and ability to present himself/herself properly groomed in a correctly composed designated uniform
C - U. S. Navy and Navy JROTC Rates and Ranks
- recognize the various NJROTC rates and ranks and understand the different assignments associated with each billet; recognize and understand the rates and ranks of active duty S. Navy personnel
D - Citizenship
- explain and demonstrate knowledge and respect for the responsibilities of loyal citizens in a democratic society
E - Inspection Procedures
- explain and fulfill the proper procedures for inspection
F - Introduction to Drill
- explain and demonstrate unarmed drill movements
- explain and demonstrate prescribed movements from the Sword Manual
- describe the purposes of military drill, define terms used in military drill, identify different kinds of commands, and demonstrate proper techniques for giving commands and general rules for drill
- explain and demonstrate armed drill movements
- demonstrate movements prescribed in the Guidon Manual
G - Unit Drill Procedures
- explain and demonstrate company drill
- explain and demonstrate the actions of a color guard
- explain and demonstrate platoon drill
- explain and demonstrate squad drill with and without arms
H - Wellness, Fitness, and First Aid
- identify impacts of substance abuse including alcohol and drugs
- evaluate individual fitness level
- explain the reasons for good personal hygiene and proper storage of food items
- identify and describe elements of proper body nourishment
- describe proper dietary goals and eating disorders
- identify elements of a good exercise program
- explain and demonstrate selected first aid skills and knowledge
- identify and describe ways to effectively manage stress and anxiety
- describe the relationship between diet and health
- identify the risks of obesity and excess body fat
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High School Government and Public Administration -- Naval Science I - Introduction to NJROTC
A - Employment Skills
- demonstrate employability skills required by business and industry
C - Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (NJROTC) and Career Planning
- differentiate between a job versus a careers and plan for a future career
- describe the history of NJROTC
D - Leadership
- identify and demonstrate the traits of good followership
- define motivation and identify methods to improve individual and group motivation levels
- identify and demonstrate traits of good leadership
- explain how attitudes and emotions contribute to positive leadership
- explain how building relationships is related to good leadership
E - Citizenship and American Government
- explain the origins and foundations of laws and the role of government and productive citizens
- identify key components of selected foundational documents of the United States
- identify and describe selected elements of the United States Navy
- describe the organization of the S. defense structure
F - Wellness, Fitness, and First Aid
- identify and describe elements of proper body nourishment
- identify and describe ways to effectively manage stress and anxiety
- explain the reasons for good personal hygiene and proper storage of food items
- describe the relationship between diet and health
- describe proper dietary goals and eating disorders
- identify impacts of substance abuse including alcohol and drugs
- evaluate individual fitness level
- identify elements of a good exercise program
- explain and demonstrate selected first aid skills and knowledge
- identify the risks of obesity and excess body fat
G - Geography, Map Skills, and Survival
- describe basic survival skills in a variety of settings
- demonstrate basic map and orientation skills
H - Unit Drill Procedures
- explain and demonstrate company drill
- explain and demonstrate squad drill with and without arms
- explain and demonstrate the actions of a color guard
- explain and demonstrate platoon drill
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High School Government and Public Administration -- Naval Science II - Maritime History
A - Employment Skills
- demonstrate employability skills required by business and industry
B - The Influence of Sea Power on Western Civilizations
- demonstrate an understanding of how sea power influenced the growth of early western civilization
C - Naval Power in the American Revolution
- demonstrate an understanding of how sea power influenced the American Revolution
D - Growth of American Sea Power, 1783-1860
- demonstrate an understanding of changes in economy and international relations from 1783-1860
E - Demonstrate Knowledge of the American Civil War
- demonstrate knowledge of the United States Civil War
F - The Rise to World Power, 1865-1914
- demonstrate knowledge of the Navy's role in America's rise in power from 1865-1914
- explain America's evolving relationship with the world at the turn of the twentieth century
G - The United States Navy in World War I
- describe the United States Navy's role in World War I
- describe the origins and impact of United States involvement in World War I
H - The Interwar Years
- demonstrate an understanding of the Interwar years, 1918-1941
I - Major Actions in the Atlantic and Pacific Theaters of World War Ii
- demonstrate an understanding of naval history in World War II
- demonstrate an understanding of naval history during World War II in the Pacific from 1941-1945
J - The Cold War Era
- demonstrate an understanding of naval history in the Cold War Era, 1945-1991
K - The Post Cold-War Era
- analyze the domestic and international impact of the Cold War on the United States
L - Wellness, Fitness, and First Aid
- identify elements of a good exercise program
- evaluate individual fitness level
- describe the relationship between diet and health
- identify and describe elements of proper body nourishment
- describe proper dietary goals and eating disorders
- identify the risks of obesity and excess body fat
- explain the reasons for good personal hygiene and proper storage of food items
- identify and describe ways to effectively manage stress and anxiety
- identify impacts of substance abuse including alcohol and drugs
- explain and demonstrate selected first aid skills and knowledge
M - Unit Drill Procedures
- explain and demonstrate the actions of a color guard
- explain and demonstrate squad drill with and without arms
- explain and demonstrate platoon drill
- explain and demonstrate company drill
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High School Government and Public Administration -- Naval Science II - Nautical Science
A - Employment Skills
- demonstrate employability skills required by business and industry
B - Leadership
- demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles of effective leadership
- demonstrate an understanding of the importance of discipline in an organization and the different approaches to leadership
- demonstrate an understanding of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs and the importance of morale in an organization
C - Maritime Geography
- demonstrate an understanding of maritime geography as it relates to our national resources, land forms, climate, soil, bodies of water, people, governments, military, and geopolitics of the western seas
- demonstrate an understanding of maritime geography as it relates to our national resources, land forms, climate, soil, bodies of water, people, governments, military, and geopolitics of the eastern seas
D - Oceanography
- demonstrate an understanding of how the oceans were created and continue to transform
- demonstrate an understanding of the significance of oceanographic study as it relates to undersea landscapes
- demonstrate an understanding of the significance of oceanographic study as it relates to the makeup and movement of sea water
- demonstrate an understanding of the significance of oceanographic study as it relates to life in the seas
E - Meteorology
- demonstrate a working knowledge of meteorology and how it affects humans
- demonstrate a working knowledge of meteorology as it relates to clouds and fog
- demonstrate a working knowledge of meteorology as it relates to wind and weather
- demonstrate knowledge of meteorology as it relates to fronts and storms
- demonstrate a working knowledge of meteorology as it relates to weather forecasting
F - Astronomy
- demonstrate an understanding of astronomy
- demonstrate an understanding of the moon and how it pertains to our solar system and its related bodies
- demonstrate an understanding of the Sun and how it pertains to our solar system and its related bodies
- demonstrate an understanding of astronomy the planets and how they pertain to our solar system and its related bodies
- demonstrate an understanding of asteroids, comets, and meteors and how they pertain to our solar system and its related bodies
- demonstrate an understanding of stars and how they pertain to our solar system and its related bodies
G - Physical Science
- demonstrate an understanding of physical science as it relates to motion, force, and aerodynamics
- demonstrate an understanding of physical science as it relates to buoyancy
- demonstrate an understanding of physical science as it relates to basic electricity
- demonstrate an understanding of physical science as it relates to electronics
- demonstrate an understanding of physical science as it relates to computers and the internet
- demonstrate an understanding of physical science as it relates to sound and sonar
H - Wellness, Fitness, and First Aid
- identify elements of a good exercise program
- evaluate individual fitness level
- describe the relationship between diet and health
- identify and describe elements of proper body nourishment
- describe proper dietary goals and eating disorders
- identify the risks of obesity and excess body fat
- explain the reasons for good personal hygiene and proper storage of food items
- identify and describe ways to effectively manage stress and anxiety
- identify impacts of substance abuse including alcohol and drugs
- explain and demonstrate selected first aid skills and knowledge
I - Unit Drill Procedures
- explain and demonstrate the actions of a color guard
- explain and demonstrate squad drill with and without arms
- explain and demonstrate platoon drill
- explain and demonstrate company drill
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High School Government and Public Administration -- Naval Science III - Naval Knowledge
A - Employment Skills
- demonstrate employability skills required by business and industry
B - Sea Power, National Security, and the Merchant Marine
- investigate the role of the Merchant Marine in national defense
- demonstrate an understanding of how sea power strongly impacts our nation's political, economic, and military well being
C - Grand Strategy and Preparedness
- investigate United States strategy and the Navy
- investigate national security and modern conflict
- investigate the role of sea power and national security
D - Naval Operations, Communications, and Intelligence
- demonstrate understanding and knowledge of naval operations and support functions
- demonstrate understanding and knowledge of major organizations of the Navy and how naval communication among naval units is accomplished
- demonstrate knowledge of the intelligence community, the intelligence cycle, types of intelligence, and the value of good intelligence to include the need to protect that intelligence
E - Navy Logistics, Research, and Development
- demonstrate understanding and knowledge of naval research and development
- demonstrate knowledge of naval logistics to include the functional areas of the Navy's supply system
F - Military Justice and International Law
- demonstrate knowledge of the fundamentals of international law
- demonstrate knowledge of military discipline and punishment
- demonstrate knowledge of the fundamentals of the law of war at sea
- demonstrate an understanding of international law as it applies to countries using the sea
- demonstrate an understanding of military justice and how it relates to the Navy
G - Naval Missiles, Weapons, and Atypical Warfare Capabilities
- describe command relationships in the Naval cyber warfare organization
- demonstrate an understanding of the evolution and basic elements of naval weapons
- demonstrate understanding and knowledge of the responsibilities of Navy watchstanders
- explain the history and uses of mine warfare
- demonstrate an understanding of the Navy's mission and organization to ensure combat effectiveness
- demonstrate an understanding of naval guns and projectiles
- identify and explain naval special warfare capabilities
- describe key aspects of Chemical, Biological, and Nuclear (CBN) warfare
- demonstrate a basic understanding of naval laser weapons and rail guns
- demonstrate an understanding of navy ship, submarine, and aircraft missiles
H - Unit Drill Procedures
- explain and demonstrate platoon drill
- explain and demonstrate company drill
- explain and demonstrate the actions of a color guard
- explain and demonstrate squad drill with and without arms
I - Wellness, Fitness, and First Aid
- identify elements of a good exercise program
- identify and describe ways to effectively manage stress and anxiety
- explain and demonstrate selected first aid skills and knowledge
- identify and describe elements of proper body nourishment
- identify the risks of obesity and excess body fat
- explain the reasons for good personal hygiene and proper storage of food items
- describe proper dietary goals and eating disorders
- describe the relationship between diet and health
- identify impacts of substance abuse including alcohol and drugs
- evaluate individual fitness level
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High School Government and Public Administration -- Naval Science III - Naval Orientation Skills
A - Employment Skills
- demonstrate employability skills required by business and industry
B - Leadership
- identify and describe the qualities of an effective leader
- explain the various methods of giving instruction and how they relate to the challenge of leadership
- describe the challenge of leadership as it relates to the performance evaluation of subordinates
- compare and contrast the different philosophies and challenges of leadership
C - Naval Ship Construction and Characteristics
- demonstrate knowledge of Navy ships, their construction, characteristics, and naming
- demonstrate knowledge of damage control and firefighting onboard a vessel
D - Deck Seamanship
- describe the basic seamanship skills
- demonstrate an understanding of the various types of equipment and terminology used in small boat seamanship
- demonstrate an understanding of ground tackle and deck equipment used in basic seamanship
E - Navigation
- describe key processes and equipment related to navigation
- demonstrate a basic understanding of navigation and the significant instruments used for navigation
- demonstrate a basic understanding of navigation as it relates to use of aids to navigation
- describe the tools and terminology of navigation and time; demonstrate basic navigational plotting
F - Nautical Rules and the Maneuvering Board
- demonstrate the uses of the maneuvering board
- demonstrate knowledge of basic theory of the nautical rules of the road
G - Unit Drill Procedures
- explain and demonstrate company drill
- explain and demonstrate squad drill with and without arms
- explain and demonstrate the actions of a color guard
- explain and demonstrate platoon drill
H - Wellness, Fitness, and First Aid
- explain and demonstrate selected first aid skills and knowledge
- identify elements of a good exercise program
- identify the risks of obesity and excess body fat
- identify and describe ways to effectively manage stress and anxiety
- describe the relationship between diet and health
- identify and describe elements of proper body nourishment
- identify impacts of substance abuse including alcohol and drugs
- explain the reasons for good personal hygiene and proper storage of food items
- describe proper dietary goals and eating disorders
- evaluate individual fitness level
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High School Government and Public Administration -- Naval Science IV - Effective Communications
A - Employment Skills
- demonstrate employability skills required by business and industry
B - Basics of Effective Communication
- explain the basics of communications and how to share information with subordinates and superiors
C - The Two-Way Exchange of Information
- explain the importance of two-way communications
D - Avoiding Communication Pitfalls
- identify typical communication pitfalls and explain the need for leaders to issue clear, concise, and unambiguous orders
E - Financial Wisdom
- demonstrate personal budgeting process by creating a monthly budget, and how to manage a paycheck and a pay stub
- explain the basics of financial planning through a discussion of investments, credit agencies, calculating interest, and education funding options
- describe various banking procedures to include savings and checking accounts, deposits, the register, and withdrawal procedures
- explain Internal Revenue Service (IRS) forms including IRS Form W4, IRS Form W-2, and IRS Form 1040EZ
F - Fitness and Health
- evaluate and practice elements of good health and fitness
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High School Government and Public Administration -- Naval Science IV - Naval Leadership and Ethics
A - Employment Skills
- demonstrate employability skills required by business and industry
B - Thinking Ethically
- understand ethical concepts and factors to consider when solving ethics issues
C - Leadership Group Dynamics
- understand the purpose and function of groups and some methods available for leaders to develop an effective group
- understand internal and external dynamics and their effect on group dynamics; explain how a group leader can create a satisfying social structure
D - Positive Leadership Techniques
- identify the most effective leadership techniques involved in giving commands and orders
- demonstrate the most effective leadership techniques involved in getting cooperation and establishing discipline
E - Leading by Example
- understand the power of positive relationships and attitude are important in becoming an effective leader
- understand how setting the example and instilling a positive attitude in subordinates are important factors in becoming an effective leader
F - Criticism and the Naval Officer
- learn and understand the leadership skills that enable an officer to cope with and offer constructive criticism
G - Fitness and Health
- evaluate and practice elements of good health and fitness