Civics+Semester+Syllabus

 August:  Chapter 3 The U.S. Constitution  Objectives:  • Identify the goals of the Constitution  • Describe the government created by the Constitution  Activities:  Classroom Constitution

 September:  Chapter 5 The Legislative Branch  Objectives:  • Define the roles of Congress  • Identify the powers of Congress  • Describe how Congress is organized  • Describe the process of how a bill becomes a law  Activities:  Working to change school policy

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;"> Chapter 6 The Executive Branch <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;"> Objectives: <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;"> • Identify the qualifications of the U.S. President <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;"> • Define the powers of the President <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;"> • Identify the departments of the executive branch <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;"> Activities: <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;"> Working to Protect Young People

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;"> Chapter 7 The Judicial Branch <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;"> Objectives: <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;"> • Identify the rights of citizens <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;"> • Describe the purpose of the Supreme Court <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;"> Activities:

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;"> Chapter 4 Rights and Responsibilities (sec.1 The Bill of Rights) <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;"> • Identify the amendments in the Bill of Rights <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;"> Activities: <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;"> Illustrating the amendments

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;"> October: <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;"> Chapter 10 Electing Leaders <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;"> Objectives: <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;"> • Identify the major parties in the U.S. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;"> • Define a two-party system <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;"> • Explain why the right to vote is one of the most important <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;"> Activities: <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;"> Create a campaign commercial

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;"> Chapter 12 Paying for Government <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;"> Objectives: <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;"> • Identify the reasons government need money <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;"> • Describe the ways government raises money <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;"> Activities: <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;"> Working to Improve the Environment

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;"> November <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;"> Chapter 13 Citizenship and the Family <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;"> Objectives: <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;"> • Identify the ways family life is (has) changing(ed) <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;"> • Describe the ways government affects family life <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;"> Activities: <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;"> Banning Smoking role-play

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;"> Chapter 14 Citizenship in School <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;"> Objectives: <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;"> • Identify how government is involved in education <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;"> Activities: <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;"> Working to Honor Citizens

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;"> Chapter 15 Citizenship in the Community <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;"> Objectives: <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;"> • Identify different kinds of communities <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;"> • Describe the services provided by communities <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;"> Activities: <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;"> Plan a community project

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;"> Chapter 16 Citizenship and the Law <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;"> Objectives: <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;"> • Identify levels of crime in the U.S. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;"> • Describe the U.S. criminal justice system <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;"> Activities: <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;"> Writing a Letter to the Editor

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;"> December: <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;"> Chapter 17 The Economic System <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;"> Objectives: <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;"> • Identify the three types of economies around the world <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;"> • Describe the concept of supply and demand <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;"> • Identify the four types of businesses <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;"> Activities: <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;"> Working to Promote Health and Fitness

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;"> Chapter 20 Economic Challenges <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;"> Objectives: <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;"> • Describe the economic challenges the U.S. faces <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;"> Activities: <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;"> Foreign Aid Case Studies

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;"> Chapter 22 Career Choices <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;"> Objectives: <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;"> • Explain the importance of goals <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;"> • Identify career goals <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;"> • Describe the purpose of a career <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;"> • Identify different career prospects/clusters <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 150%;"> Activities: