The National Standards for Civics and Government ( http : / / www.civiced.org / 912erica.htm ) are published by the Center for Civic Education ( http : / / www.civiced.org / index.html ) . • Students will learn about culture and cultural diversity . • Students will explore the nature of culture and specific aspects of culture , such as language and beliefs , and the influence of those aspects on human behavior . • Students will learn about the ways human beings view themselves in and over time . • Students will explore the influences on individual development and identity , including culture , groups , and institutions .