UNDERSTANDING CURRICULUM MAPS

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1 7 th Grade Civics UNDERSTANDING S The Organizing Principle is the purpose of each unit of study. The Organizing Principle is like a thesis statement in an essay. A thesis statement provides the direction for an essay and lets the reader know what the writer is trying to prove. Similarly, an Organizing Principle provides direction for a unit of study in a classroom. It lets the student know what you as a teacher are trying to prove. All the concepts, essential questions, skills, and vocabulary that you teach should come back to the Organizing Principle. By the end of the unit of instruction, a student should be able to look at the Organizing Principle and prove it to you (or perhaps in some instances, disprove it). The Essential Questions are used in the maps to outline items essential to the coverage of each unit, the things students should absolutely know. The same holds true for the Concepts and Terms. At the bottom of each unit, you will find examples of Teaching Resources. These are only examples of some of the items you can use to teach the unit. However, the following Teaching Resources can be incorporated in multiple, if not all lessons: *Civics in America *DBQ Project *EOC Exam Test Specifications *Frayer Model *Venn Diagrams *CRISS Strategies *AVID Strategies *icivics.org (look for the For Teachers section) * * The Estimated Number of Weeks section is a suggestion of how long each unit of study will take. Keep in mind this is merely a suggestion and remember there are school based events that may have a bearing on the pacing for each unit (picture day, FCAT, field trips). The Pacing section has intentionally been left blank. Use this section to outline your class s individual timeline upon completion of the unit to use for future planning purposes. The section has been created for each teacher to use in developing his/her curriculum. Teachers are encouraged to utilize a variety of assessment strategies. Common s have been developed by the PCS Social Studies Department for each unit of study in the Civics curriculum. All Civics teachers should have copies of the Common s, if that is not the case, see your department head. Alternative assessments should also be incorporated into each unit of study. One thing to keep in mind is that we cannot possibly teach everything there is to know about Civics. We are bound to the Sunshine State Standards and have a responsibility to teach the recommended timeline. The curriculum maps are designed to help teachers determine areas of coverage and to avoid going into too much detail in some units and not fully teaching others. Organizing Principles drive the curriculum maps; teachers are encouraged to use a variety of resources to teach the content and skills.

2 American Citizenship Organizing Principle: The rights, responsibilities, obligations, and virtues of citizenship are fundamental to becoming a fully engaged citizen. Estimated Number of Weeks: 5 Citizenship Civic Engagement Civic Virtue Common Good Civil Society 1. What is a U.S. citizen? 2. What are the characteristics of good citizens? 3. What are a U.S. citizen s rights, responsibilities, duties/obligations? 4. What does it mean to be an engaged citizen? 5. How are civic virtues demonstrated in people s actions past and present? 6. How is the common good used to promote the public interest in a Civil Society? 7. How were civic virtue and citizen engagement demonstrated in other countries during the Holocaust? citizen, naturalized citizen, resident aliens, heroes, skeptic, explorer, activist, spectator, rescuer, egoism, altruism, civil liberties, civil rights, Holocaust S.S.7.C.2.1 S.S.7.C.2.2 SS.7.C.2.3 SS.7.C.2.4 SS.7.C.2.5 FJCC-Unit 1 Activities Field Trips-Naturalization Ceremony, Holocaust Museum, Armed Forces Museum Honor Flight Letters Jewish Foundations for the Righteous: Naturalization Ceremony: Honor Flight Letters: Unit 1 Common American Heroes Project- DOK Level 4 Extended Thinking and Complex

3 Foundations of American Government Organizing Principle: The foundations and structure of our national government involves the study of philosophers and early documents which influenced the formation of the United States. Estimated Number of Weeks: 6 Enlightenment Natural Law Social Contract Civil Liberties Living Constitution Roots of Democracy Republicanism Principles of the Constitution 1. Where does government come from, and what is government s purpose? 2. What people and ideas influenced our Founding Fathers? 3. What events led to the Declaration of Independence? 4. What are the main ideas found in the Declaration of Independence? 5. How did the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation lead to the writing of the Constitution? 6. How are the 7 principles of the Constitution illustrated within the document? 7. How does our government demonstrate the goals listed in the Preamble of the U.S. Constitution? 8. How is the United States government organized under the Constitution? 9. What were the arguments for and against ratification of the Constitution? 10. How does the Bill of Rights limit the power of the federal government? 11. How does the amendment process allow the Constitution to be a living document? Founding Fathers, Baron de Montesquieu, Thomas Paine, John Locke, King George III, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison,, Magna Carta, English Bill of Rights, Mayflower Compact, Common Sense, Declaration of Independence, American Revolution, Articles of Confederation, Constitution, ratify, tyranny, preamble, article, amendment, Bill of Rights, individual rights, separation of powers, federalism, checks and balances, limited government, popular sovereignty, rule of law, republicanism, federalists, anti-federalists, SS.7.C.1.1 SS.7.C.1.2 SS.7.C.1.3 SS.7.C.1.4 SS.7.C.1.5 SS.7.C.1.6 SS.7.C.1.7 SS.7.C.1.8 SS.7.C.1.9 SS.7.C.2.4 SS.7.C.3.3 SS.7.C.3.5 SS.7.C.3.6 FJCC Unit 2 America the Story of Us: Episodes 1 and 2 Schoolhouse Rock- Fireworks No More Kings Too Late to Apologize Unit 2 Common Declaration RAFT or American Government Board Game- DOK Level 4 Extended Thinking and Complex

4 Overview of the United States and the Federal Government Organizing Principle: A deeper understanding of our national government derives from a general overview of U.S. geography, an analysis of the three branches of government, and a comparison between our government and other government systems. Estimated Number of Weeks: 6 U.S. Geography Federalism Limited Government Separation of Powers Checks and Balances Law-Making Process Supreme Law of the Land 1. What are the political, physical and cultural features of the United States? 2. What is the form of the United States government and how does it compare to other governments? 3. What is federalism? 4. How do the separation of powers and checks and balances limit government? 5. What are the powers, functions and structure of the legislative branch? 6. What are the powers, functions and structure of the executive branch? 7. Where do our federal tax dollars go? 8. What are the powers, functions and structure of the judicial branch? 9. How have landmark cases in the U.S. Supreme Court impacted our society? democracy, representative democracy, autocracy, oligarchy, monarchy, theocracy, dictatorship, unitary, confederation, parliamentary, expressed powers, implied powers, delegated powers, concurrent powers, reserved powers, elastic clause, bill, Congress, House of Representatives, Senate, impeach, veto, cabinet, President, Vice-President, Supreme Court, appellate court, circuit court, trial court, district court, civil law, criminal law, military law, constitutional law, jury, judicial review **Landmark Cases-see-SS.C.3.12 SS.7.G.1.1 SS.7.G.1.3 SS.7.G.2.1 SS.7.G.2.2 SS.7.G.2.3 SS.7.C.3.1 SS.7.C.3.2 SS.7.C.3.4 SS.7.C.3.5 SS.7.C.3.6 SS.7.C.3.8 SS.7.C.3.9 SS.7.C.3.10 SS.7.C.3.11 SS.7.C.3.12 FJCC Unit 3 Schoolhouse Rock- We the People 3 Ring Circus etc. Learn360- Painless Guide to the U.S. Constitution Google World Wonders Project oyez.org whitehouse.gov house.gov senate.gov supremecourt.gov c-spanclassroom.org, Unit 3 Common Alternative s and Projects- DOK Level 4 Extended Thinking and Complex

5 State and Local Government Organizing Principle: The investigation of the roles and responsibilities of state and local governments leads to an understanding of how citizens can impact their government and how government impacts the daily lives of its citizens. Estimated Number of Weeks: 5 Federalism Public Policy Public Interest Common Good Community 1. What is the structure and function of the three branches of state government in Florida? 2. How does the Florida Constitution compare to the U.S. Constitution? 3. What are the roles and services of government at the local, state, and national level? 4. How does local government impact the daily lives of its citizens? 5. How can citizens influence public policy at the local level? Legislature, Governor, Lieutenant Governor, state constitution, Declaration of Rights, state supreme court, charter, municipality, county, unincorporated, council, commission, mayor, city manager, statute, ordinance, home rule SS.7.C.2.3 SS.7.C.2.12 SS.7.C.2.13 SS.7.C.2.14 SS.7.C.3.4 SS.7.C.3.9 SS.7.C.3.11 SS.7.C.3.13 SS.7.C.3.14 FJCC Unit 4 (All about Florida, Just for Kids!) (Impact of Congress) Unit 4 Common Alternative s and Projects- DOK Level 4 Extended Thinking and Complex Conduct a Service Learning Project to further the public good

6 Elections, Parties, and Pressure Groups Organizing Principle: Being an informed and engaged citizen involves knowledge of political parties, voting rights, and voting behavior. Special interest groups, the media, and technology also influence U.S. campaigns and elections. Estimated Number of Weeks: 6 Voting Rights Voting Behavior Role of Media in Elections Political Ideology Types of Propaganda 1. How have voting rights changed over time? 2. What barriers were used to prevent citizens from voting? 3. What factors influence voting behavior? 4. What is the political spectrum and where do we as citizens individually stand on it? 5. What are political parties and what is their effect on American politics? 6. What is the election process at the national level? 7. What is the significance of the Electoral College in electing the President? 8. What is the role of PAC s and special interest groups in American politics? 9. What is the role of media and technology in elections? democracy, republic, political party, political spectrum, conservative, liberal, moderate, delegate, candidate, incumbent, primary, caucus, electoral college, national convention, general election, third party, Republican, Democrat, party platform, media, interest groups, PAC, bias, poll tax, literacy test, suffrage, demographics, poll, symbolism SS.7.C.2.7 SS.7.C.2.8 SS.7.C.2.9 SS.7.C.2.10 SS.7.C.2.11 SS.7.C.2.12 SS.7.C.2.13 SS.7.C FJCC Unit School House Rock: Electoral College Unit 5 Common Alternative s and Projects- DOK Level 4 Extended Thinking and Complex Mock Election

7 The U.S. Economy Organizing Principle: Analyzing different economic systems, economic functions of government, and GDP fosters an understanding of the United States economy and how it compares to other countries. Estimated Number of Weeks: 2 Economy The Economic Questions Economic Systems Factors of Production Resources Law of Supply and Demand Financial Institutions Functions of Government GDP 1. How do the different economic systems answer the 3 basic questions? 2. How do economic concepts relate to the development of our mixed/market economy? 3. How does our mixed/market economy compare and contrast to other economic systems? 4. How does the United States promote economic competition? 5. How do the 6 economic functions of government influence our economy? 6. What are the advantages and disadvantages of borrowing and lending? 7. How do imports and exports affect a nation s economy? 8. What conclusions can be made when comparing the GDP of countries? wants, needs, goods, services, consumers, producers, mixed economy, market economy, command economy, traditional economy, business, competition, entrepreneur, land (natural ) labor (human), capital, supply and demand, choice, scarcity, opportunity cost, profits, incentives, budget, credit, finances, interest, taxes, import, export, GDP, choropleth map SS.7.C..3.1 SS. 7.G.5.1 SS.7.E.1.1 SS.7.E..1.2 SS.7.E.1.3 SS.7.E.1.4 SS.7.E.1.5 SS.7.E.2.1 SS.7.E.2.2 SS.7.E.2.3 SS.7.E.2.4 SS.7.E.2.5 SS.7.E.3.1 SS.7.E.3.2 SS.7.E.3.3 SS.7.E.3.4 FJCC Unit 6 Economic Board Games (multiple links) Powellcenter.org Nationmaster.com/graph/eco_gdp-economy-gdp Deathandtaxesposter.com Unit 6 Common Alternative s and Projects- DOK Level 4 Extended Thinking and Complex

8 Global Affairs and U.S. Foreign Policy Organizing Principle: The role of the UN in developing a global community, upholding human rights, protecting the environment, fostering international cooperation, and diplomatic conflict mediation. We will also look at U.S. foreign policy and the role of the U.S. in the global community. Estimated Number of Weeks: 6 Caucusing Blocks Human Rights United Nations Diplomacy Foreign Policy Globalization Interdependence Global Citizenship 6 Organs of the United Nations International Organizations Sustainability Millennium Development Goals 1. How do countries use foreign policy to promote their domestic and foreign interests? 2. How do countries work together to solve problems when there is conflict? 3. How do member countries establish international authority and influence in the United Nations? 4. How do key historical events, geography, culture, and politics of a country impact its relationships with other countries? 5. What is the United Nations and its role in international cooperation? 6. What are the goals of the United Nations as expressed through the Universal Declaration of Human Rights? 7. What is the structure of the United Nations? 8. What are the roles of intergovernmental and nongovernmental organizations? 9. How has the United Nations affected U.S. citizens in their daily lives? conflict, cooperation, nongovernmental organization, intergovernmental organization, GDP, humanitarians, refugee, refugee camp, relief agency, aid, sanctions, military force, mediation, negotiation, Secretary General SS.7.C.2.13 SS.7.C.4.1 SS.7.C.4.2 SS.7.C.4.3 Global Classrooms Student Workbook Google Earth Global Awareness Layer CIA World Factbook Unit 7 Common Alternative s and Projects- DOK Level 4 Extended Thinking and Complex Model UN Simulation (REQUIRED)