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
  
  

  Introduction

  Let's get to know each other a little bit better. 

  • Intro to Civics Worksheet File
• 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. 

  • Chapter 3 Textbook File
  • 3 Branches of Government Worksheet File

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

  • Constitution Video URL

    Watch to help you better understand the Constitution.

  • Constitution Songs URL
  • Constitution Amendments 11-27 Video URL
  • Amendment Presentation File
  • 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.

• 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.

• The Political System
  
  

  The Political System

  For a few years after they won their independence, the 13 states acted like small, separate countries. Then they joined together under an agreement called the Constitution, which established the rules of the new country. Under the Constitution, the states set aside some of their own rights and powers for the good of the whole country. Those powers went to the new national government, while the states kept some of their powers. We'll investigate how these different roles play out in the political system. 

  • Political Parties Worksheet File

    Open in Notability. Read and Complete the questions. (Read page 2, then page 1)

  • I Side With Political View Quiz URL

    Take this quiz to check your political affiliation.

  • Political Ads Evaluation Worksheet File
  • Political Ads Blendspace URL

    Watch these vides to see examples of negative, positive, and response ads. Use this site to answer complete the Political Ads Worksheet.

  • 2016 Presidential Campaign Ads URL
  • Your Campaign Platform Worksheet File

    Students should be working on their Campaign Ad Worksheets and Ad strategy. 

  • Your Own Political Ads Project File
• Legislative, Judicial, and Executive Branches
  
  

  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.

  • Executive Branch Worksheet File
  • President Presentation File
  • Legislative Branch Worksheet File
  • Congress Notes and Worksheet File
  • 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 1 of these landmark cases and look it over, trying to understand the key points and the end result of the case.

    Take notes 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.

  • 3 Branches Quizlet URL
  • 3 Branches Study Stack URL

    3 Branches Study Stack-

    Same terms as the Quizlet, just different games.

  • 3 Branches of Government Study Infographic URL

    Use the information to help prepare you for the upcoming test.

  • 3 Branches Take-Home Test File

    This is the take-home portion of the 3 Branches Test. Tomorrow you will complete a multiple-choice section as well as an essay portion. 

    You may start it at anytime on today, use your notes or other forms of information to complete this. This is a part of your test score, your answers should be detailed and provide great examples. Since this is a test, you may NOT work with anyone else on this.

    This must be turned in to Showbie by 8:25 tomorrow to receive credit. 

  • 3 Branches Multiple Choice Test Quiz
  • 3 Branches Essay Test File

    Open this into Notability, complete WiTHOUT using any notes or other resources, and turn in to Showbie by 9:30. 

• Final
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  Final

  Civics I Final Info

  • Final File

    Download this to get information about your Final Project in Civics I.

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