Standards Content Skills CE 2 a, b, c CE 3 a, b CE 6 a, c, d CE 8 d CE 1 and CE 4 (Year Long) Foundations of n constitutional government: Fundamental principles Early documents Preamble Citizenship Naturalization First Amendment freedoms n constitutional government Federalism Separation of powers Amendment process Dev. 03/2008 1 Grade:7 Subject:Civics & Economics 1st 6 Weeks 2nd 6 Weeks 3rd 6 Weeks CE 3 c, d, e CE 3 a, c, d, e CE 5 a, b, c, d, e, f CE 6 a, b, c CE 6 a, b CE 7 b, d CE 7 a, c CE 8 a, b, c, d Skills (year-long) Primary and secondary source Graphic media Political cartoons Relevant vs. Problem and solution Defending a position Describe n constitutional government Citizenship Duties and responsibilities Civic and social duties Political process Political parties Campaigns Voter registration and participation Electoral College n constitutional government Federalism Levels of government Public policy Lawmaking Media influence Personal traits of good (year-long) Trustworthiness and honesty Courtesy and respect for others Responsibility, accountability, selfreliance Respect for the law Patriotism Describe the duties and responsibilities of U. S. Citizenship Naturalization Duties and responsibilities Civic and social duties n constitutional government Federalism Levels of government Separation of powers Public policy Executive branch Interest groups Judicial system Federal and state courts Judicial review Civil and criminal proceedings Due process Describe the naturalization process and the duties and responsibilities of U. S.
Assessment Related Literature Describe the naturalization process and the rights of Animal Farm by George Orwell Describe the political process Describe n constitutional government Describe the lawmaking process List and discuss influences on public policy Animal Farm by George Orwell Describe n constitutional government Describe the executive branch of the United States government Describe the n judicial system The Giver by Lois Lowry Dev. 03/2008 2
Technology Dev. 03/2008 3
Grade: Subject: Standards 4th 6 Weeks 5th 6 Weeks 6th 6 Weeks Mid-term review CE 10 a, b, c, d Comprehensive Review of SOL Content CE 9 a, b, c CE 11 a, b, c, d, e CE 10 d CE 12 a, b, c, d Content Skills Comprehensive review of civics Economics Basic concepts Comparative economic systems Characteristics of U. S. economy U. S. economy Global economy and technology Ability to pass a comprehensive assessment of civics content Explain basic economic concepts List similarities and differences between economic systems and describe the characteristics of the U. S. economy Describe the impact of technology on the global economy Dev. 03/2008 4 U. S. economy Business types Economic flow Financial institutions Global economy and technology Government and the economy Competition and the marketplace Public goods and services Taxation Federal Reserve system Consumer and property rights Career opportunities Career choice Work ethic and career success Skills and education Technological change Describe the characteristics of the United States economy Describe the government s role in regulating the economy Explain the skills and characteristics that are essential to career success Comprehensive review of civics and economics Map and geography skills in preparation for next year Ability to pass a comprehensive assessment of civics and economics content Demonstrate map and geography skills
Grade: Subject: Assessment Related Literature Technology Comprehensive exam Civics Today: Citizenship, Economics, and The Giver by Lois Lowry Dev. 03/2008 5 Civics Today: Citizenship, Economics, and Wish You Well by David Baldacci Comprehensive exam SOL Quizzes Review activities Wish You Well by David Baldacci What I Need To Know SOL resource
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