• Civics and Gov

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    Forms of Government

     

    Identify roles and values of local institutions

     

    Identify people who help enforce laws

    Identify monarchy versus democracy (United States)

    Identify basic principles of Local, County, State and National Government.

    Identify services provided by local, state and national governments. 

    Describe the rule of law in protecting property rights, individual rights and the common good.  Describe basic purposes of government

    The Three Branches of Government

     

     

    Identify the role government plays in the community and in the United States

    Identify the roles of the Three Branches of Government

    Identify the roles of the Three Branches of Government

    Describe the responsibilities and powers of the three branches of government

    Rights and Responsibilities

    of Citizenship

    Students can explain and understand the need for rules

     

    Students can identify community workers and their roles.

    Describe students’ responsibilities in the community, school, and home

     

    Describe the importance of written law

     

    Explain behaviors for responsible classroom citizens

     

    Identify the responsibility of a child as a student , family member, and friend

    Explain the importance of rules and responsibilities in the classroom and school community

    Compare and contrast rights and responsibilities of citizens.

    Describe the roles of leadership and public service in school, community, and state

     

    Describe how citizens participate in school and community activities

    Identify individual rights, responsibilities and needs of individuals and groups in a nation.

    Competent Citizenry

     

    Students can explain respect for self and others. Students can demonstrate responsibility in the classroom and responsible behavior.  Students can identify problems and discuss possible  solutions,

     

    Students can identify community workers and their roles.

    Identify national symbols

    Explain responsible community behavior

    Describe how citizens participate in school and community activities.

    Identify state symbols and national holidays

    Identify specific ways which individuals participate in community and national activities.

    Principles and Documents of Government

     

     

     

     

    Examine and Explain rules/laws/

    consequences for the classroom, school, community and state

     

    Explain the principles and ideals shaping local and state government

    ·      Liberty/Freedom

    ·      Democracy

    ·      Justice

    ·      Equality

     

     

    Interpret key ideas found in significant documents