Course
Description:
To
show government in the United States at 3 levels; how it works and how they can
participate in it. The purpose of the class is to show students that people can
make a difference in what happens in this nation.
Course
Objections:
I.
To introduce students to the use of various tools to help them gather and
analyze information about the actions and programs of government.
2.
To provide information and instruction about participation in government.
3.
Analyze political cartoons.
4.
Read flow charts to follow the process of amending the constitution.
5.
Interpret pie charts and line graphs to understand the budget process.
6.
Use decision trees to plot alternatives and their consequences.
7.
How to get information from a government agency.
8.
How to file an income tax return.
9.
How to work for a political candidate's campaign.
10.
What to do if a person wants to do volunteer or community work.
Resources:
Kanawha
County adopted textbooks and appropriate supplemental materials and personnel.
Textbook:
American Civics
Outline
of the Course:
1. A Tradition of Democracy
2. The Federal Government
3.
State and Local Government
4.
The Citizen in Government
5.
The Citizen in Society
6.
The American Economy
7.
The United States and the World
Specific
Requirements:
Students
grades will be derived from the following:
Written
assignments, quizzes, tests, oral presentations, research projects, conferences,
creative projects, portfolios, demonstrations, laboratory experiences, field
trips and notebooks.
Students
are expected to bring the appropriate texts, paper, pencil, and pen to class
each day.
A
= 94 -100%
B = 86 -93%
C = 76 -85%
D = 70 -75%
E = 0 -69%