Civics 1-Super

Topic outline

• Course Description
  
  

  Course Description

  

  
  

  Civics is the study of what it means to be an American citizen.  Students will be able to consider and clarify their role as a citizen in their family, school, community, and our justice system.  Students will be able to analyze and discern our three branches of government and gain an appreciation for our democracy.  Students will also have an opportunity to use a wide variety of hands on activities.

  Students will also use current events to help them understand the world around them.  Students will use news magazines, the internet, and other sources to help gain knowledge about current event happenings.  Students will be able to identify how different perspectives influence beliefs and actions by identifying issues around which disagreements exist.

  Students will explore true civic responsibility through developing awareness for others.  This course will focus on “growing up” in the 21^st Century and developing empathy for others.

  • Civics Forum
  • State Standards URL
  • Civics I Syllabus File
• Introduction is not available
• We the People
  
  

  We the People

  The United States is a model of freedom, democracy, and economic strength for the rest of the world. The hope of continued success as a world leader depends on whether citizens take an active part in our government and institutions.

  • Textbook - Chapter 1 File
  • Chapter 1 Section 2 Worksheet File

    Download this worksheet and complete using the textbook Chapter 1 Section 2.

    Turn into Showbie when you are complete. 

• Foundations of Government
  
  

  Foundations of Government

  Our government is based on ideals of freedom and liberty. The freedoms we enjoy today began with those acts more than 230 years ago. We will look at these freedoms and liberties much more closely.

  • Chapter 2 Textbook File
  • Ch. 2 Worksheet File

    Open in Notability to complete the worksheet.

  • Amendment Summaries URL

    You will evaluate 5 articles about how people's rights guaranteed in the Bill of Rights are being infringed. You will write a summary of the situation and then evaluate it giving your opinion, focusing on the RIGHT. Each summary must be at least 5 sentences. 

    Click on the link below if you want to see the first 10 Amendments. 

    Go on Google and click on search tools and click on the past week.

    Then, search for recent articles involving Amendments 1st, 2nd, 4th, 5th and 6th. 

    You need to have 5 total summaries. 

    Ex. Search "1st Amendment" and look for articles that are involving current cases or situations that involve that amendment. Read the article, copy it into a Pages document and then give a summary of how the amendment is being challenged. 

  • 3rd Amendment Article URL
  • Chapter 3 Textbook File
  • 3 Branches of Government Worksheet File

    YOUR MAY USE CHAPTER 3 SECTION 2 OR INTERNTET RESOURCES TO COMPLETE.   
    

  • Bill of Rights Song Video URL

    Use as a study tool to help you understand the Bill of Rights. There are some really cool ideas that may help you remember. 

  • Constitution and Bill of Rights Ed Videos URL

    Watch videos 1-4 to help you study for the test.

  • Unit 1 Test Quizlet URL

    Use this to help you study for the Unit 1 Test.

  • Amendment Presentation URL
  • Unit 1 Test Quiz
• Rights and Responsibilities
  
  

  Rights and Responsibilities

  The Rights and Responsibilities that are listed in the Constitution are very important for students to understand as they become active citizens in the U.S.

  • Chapter 4 Textbook File
  • Chapter 4 Worksheet File

    Worksheet for Ch. 4 Sections 2 and 3. Use Notability to complete.

• Legislative, Judicial, and Executive Branches
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  Legislative, Judicial, and Executive Branches

  The Legislative, Judicial, and Executive Branches of government provide the structure to effectively run the United States of America. Students will look at all three branches, focusing on how each operates in conjunction with the other two.

  • Judicial Branch Worksheet File
  • Judicial Branch for Dummies Video URL

    Watch this Hip Hughes video for a better understanding of the Judicial Branch.

  • Landmark Supreme Court Cases URL

    Choose 2 of these landmark cases and look it over, trying to understand the key points and the end result of each case.

    Take notes on a Google Doc on:

    1. The main details of the case.

    2. What the main arguments were in the case (Plaintiff/Defendant).

    3. What the decision was and why.

    4. What the opinions were (majority and minority).

    We will discuss these in class.

  • Executive Branch Worksheet File
  • President Presentation URL
• The Political System is not available
• Final is not available
• 2016 PRESIDENTIAL RACE is not available
• Topic 9 is not available
• Topic 10 is not available
• Topic 11 is not available
• Topic 12 is not available