Civics

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Purpose/Course Description:    
This course is designed to foster the development of students’ understanding of the American political system and how they will interact with that system throughout adulthood.  Through a variety of instructional methods, including individual work, small and large group projects, journaling, debate, simulations, and real-life application, the student will gain a broad base of knowledge about the federal system of government, political policies, politics, and governmental practices. Course study will emphasize core democratic values, the structure of American government, civic rights, duties and responsibilities, America’s relationship with other nations, as well as other relevant topics. This course is highly recommended for 9th and 10th grade students because it helps students prepare for the Social Studies High School MME test administered the spring of junior year.

     
Civics Learning Goals:

• Identify and express the meaning of civic life, politics, and government
  
• Articulate the meaning and historical context of our constitutional government
  
• Identify the main principles of the constitution
  
• Explain how the federal government is structured
  
• Explain how the power of the federal government is distributed and divided
  
• Articulate the role of state and local government in a federal system
  
• Express an understanding of laws and the role they play in a community
  
• Explain how politics is different from government
  
• Explain the role politics plays within government
  
• Identify and describe the many rights of a US citizen   
  
• Identify examples of our duties and responsibilities as citizens
  
• Identify the ways Americans and American society are protected
  
• Identify ways to participate in American government