Civics_Class-Schedule

=**Civics Class Schedule**=

You can click on the Citizenship in Democracy link to go to the Chapter 1 page for the background information, homework worksheets, the web quest, and study guide.
 * Chapter 1: Citizenship in Democracy**
 * Chapter 1 Overview - students take background notes
 * We the People: Citizenship - class notes on citizenship
 * Being a good citizen - class discussion on how to be a good citizen
 * Values in America - what makes America a great nation; Homework #1
 * Styles of Government
 * Foundations of Government - notes on types of governments.
 * American government - overview of how our government is set up; Homework #2.
 * Web Quest on the Declaration of Independence and Citizenship.
 * Review for the test
 * Test

You can click on the U.S Constitution link to go to the Chapter 2 page for the background information, homework worksheets, the web quest, and study guide. You can click on the Rights and Responsibilities link to go to the Chapter 3 page for the background information, homework worksheets, the web quest, and study guide.
 * Chapter 2: The U.S. Constitution**
 * Chapter 2 Overview - students take background notes
 * Chapter 2 Web Quest on the Constitution - MAJORITY OF THIS CHAPTER IS BASED ON THE WEB QUEST. Question guide will be given in addition to the web quest packet for students to use as a study source. Homework #1 (9-19 due 9-23)
 * Constitution Overview - class discussion on the Constitution's basics; Homework #2.
 * Review
 * Test
 * Chapter 3: Rights and Responsibilities**
 * Chapter 3 Overview - students take background notes
 * Bill of Rights web quest
 * Bill of Rights - class notes on amendments 1, 2, and 3.
 * History being "Separation of Church and State" vs. modern America's view
 * Bill of Rights - class notes on amendments 4-10; Homework #1
 * Other Constitutional Amendments; Class debates - students debate current issues on the Bill of Rights.
 * Class notes on duties and responsibilities of citizens; Homework #2
 * Overview - class discussion on freedoms
 * Review
 * Test
 * Video on America without the Bill of Rights; discussion

You can click on the Citizenship in Democracy link to go to the Chapter 4 page for the background information, homework worksheets, the web quest, and study guide.
 * Chapter 4: Legislative Branch**
 * Chapter 4 Overview - students take background notes
 * Video clips on the legislative branch.
 * Web Quest on the U.S. Congress.
 * Powers of Congress - class notes on the Congress; Homework #1
 * How a bill becomes a law web quest - class notes on law making in America; Homework #2
 * Overview - class discussion on the Congress.
 * Review
 * Test

You can click on the Executive Branch link to go to the Chapter 5 page for the background information, homework worksheets, the web quest, and study guide.
 * 1st Quarter Activity:** Internet research on National Parks in PA and D.C. You can click on the link to view the activity.
 * Chapter 5: Executive Branch**
 * Chapter 5 Overview - students take background notes
 * Video clips on aspects of the presidency.
 * Internet Guide - web based worksheet on the presidency.
 * Electoral College - study of electing the president; Homework #1
 * Roles of the President - study of the president's duties; Homework #2
 * Bureaucracy - study of executive branch agencies.
 * Overview discussion of chapter topics.
 * Review for test
 * Test

You can click on the Judicial Branch link to go to the Chapter 6 page for the background information, homework worksheets, the web quest, and study guide.
 * Chapter 6: Judicial Branch**
 * Chapter 6 Overview - students take background notes
 * Supreme Court video clips and discussion
 * Internet guide on the Judicial Branch
 * Aspects of the Federal Courts; Homework #1
 * America's Justice System: aspects of the way the courts work in terms of trials and the law; Homework #2 - writing prompt on the fairness of the American justice system.
 * Supreme Court Web Quest
 * Overview - review the Supreme Court
 * Review - review game on the chapter
 * Test

You can click on the State and Local Government link to go to the Chapter 7 page for the background information, homework worksheets, the web quest, and study guide.
 * Chapter 7: State and Local Government**
 * Chapter 7 Overview - students take background notes
 * Web Quest - State government
 * State government roles and powers; Homework #1
 * PA Government - study of our state level government
 * Local government Internet guide; Homwork #2
 * Our local government - study of county, township, and borough government
 * Review
 * Test
 * Book Report:** Students choose book on "Hero from History" and explain citizenship from their chosen book.

You can click on the Citizens in Government link to go to the Chapter 8 page for the background information, homework worksheets, the web quest, and study guide.
 * Chapter 8: The Citizens in Government**
 * Chapter 8 Overview - students take background notes
 * Political parties - study of the major political parties and their ideology.
 * Elections in America - study of how elections work, role of the media, campaigning, and the role of citizens; students will also get analysis of the Electoral College system; Homework #1
 * Citizen participation - study of how citizens play a role in the political process (voting, interest groups, speaking out, working on campaigns)
 * Raising money in government - study of taxes and fees; Homework #2
 * Overview of the chapter
 * Web Quest - Internet activity on chapter topics
 * Review - study for test
 * Test

You can click on the Citizens in Society link to go to the Chapter 9 page for the background information, homework worksheets, the web quest, and study guide.
 * Chapter 9: The Citizen in Society**
 * Chapter 9 Overview - students take background notes
 * Rights and responsibilities of citizens; Homework #1
 * Criminal justice system; Homework #2
 * American symbols and holidays
 * Chapter Overview - video clips on good citizenship
 * Web Quest - Internet activity on chapter topics
 * Review - study for test
 * Lesson on bullying and responsibilities of school citizenship.
 * Test

You can click on the American Economics link to go to the Chapter 10 page for the background information, homework worksheets, the web quest, and study guide.
 * Chapter 10: American Economics**
 * Chapter 10 Overview - students take background notes
 * Economic systems; Homework #1
 * Economic Functions of Government - study of the American economy
 * Markets in America; Homework #2
 * Economic Interdependence - study of trade, transportation, and communication and their effects on economics.
 * Work and Earnings - study of aspects involved in choosing a career
 * Overview
 * Economics Web Quest
 * Review
 * Test

You can click on the U.S. and the World link to go to the Chapter 11 page for the background information, homework worksheets, the web quest, and study guide.
 * Chapter 11: The U.S. and the World**
 * Chapter 11 Overview - students take background notes
 * Foreign policy lesson; Homework #1
 * Charting a Course - lesson on America's changes in foreign affairs; Homework #2
 * Web Quest on foreign policy
 * Overview of chapter
 * Review for test
 * Test

You can click on the Living in America link to go to the Chapter 12 page for the book guide, homework worksheets, the web quest, and study guide.
 * Chapter 12: Living in America**
 * Internet guide on Living in America
 * Impacts of Individuals - aspects of those who made contributions in our history.
 * Historic Sites - aspects of historical places to visit; Homework #1 - map
 * America's Geography - geographical features of America.
 * Facts and Figures - timeline of key events in history; Homework #2 - writing prompt
 * Changes in American History - analysis of how life changed in America.
 * Overview of chapter
 * Review for test
 * Test


 * Research Paper and Presentation:** click on the Microsoft Word document for information.

You can click on the Pennsylvania History link to go to the Chapter 13 page for the book guide, homework worksheets, the web quest, and study guide.
 * Chapter 13: Pennsylvania History**
 * Internet guide - overview of the chapter
 * Native Americans in PA
 * Charter of William Penn; Homework #1
 * Colonial PA
 * Pennsylvania throughout U.S. History; Homework #2
 * Somerset County History
 * Web Quest on PA history
 * Review
 * Test

You can click on the Aspects of Pennsylvania link to go to the Chapter 14 page for the book guide, homework worksheets, the web quest, and study guide.
 * Chapter 14: Aspects of Pennsylvania**
 * Internet guide aspects of Pennsylvania
 * Geography of Pennsylvania; Homework #1
 * Impact of Individuals
 * Historical sites of PA and Somerset County; Homework #2
 * Web Quest; web activity researching why PA is the Keystone State.
 * Overview of the chapter
 * Review for the test
 * Test

You can click on the Founding Fathers and America link to go to the Chapter 15 page for the book guide, homework worksheets, the web quest, and study guide.
 * Chapter 15: Founding Fathers and America**
 * George Whitefield
 * Samuel Adams
 * George Washington
 * Benjamin Franklin
 * James Madison
 * Thomas Jefferson
 * African-American Founders; Homework #1
 * Women Founders
 * American and the Progressives; Homework #2
 * Founders video
 * Intentions of the Founders
 * Web Quest on the Founding Fathers
 * One Nation Under God
 * Review for test
 * Test


 * Overview of Civics Topics:**
 * Bullying and Good Citizenship
 * Careers
 * Freedom Isn't Free - a look at freedom in America; story of the heroics at Fort McHenry during the War of 1812
 * Current Events

Have a great summer!