Civics
Charles Livingstone; clivingstone@arlington.k12.ma.us
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Welcome to 8th Grade Civics with Mr.Livingstone!!
Hi and welcome to 8th grade Civics! I’m really excited for what should be a fun and engaging school year. In this class, much of our learning will happen through debates and simulations, which means students will be actively involved and at the center of the learning. Throughout the year, we will explore the structure of American government and examine how the three branches work together and interact. Our guiding question for the year is:
What is the role of a citizen in a democracy?
8th Grade Civics
8th Grade Civics
Unit-by-Unit
Unit-by-Unit
Bolded is the unit we are in currently
Unit 1 - Introduction to Government
Unit 2- Influences of Democracy
Unit 3- Founding Documents
Unit 4- Executive Branch
Unit 5- Legislative Branch
Unit 6- Judicial Branch
Unit 7- State and Local Government
Unit 8- Expanding Rights
Upcoming Homework
Thursday, January 29th- Unit 4- Executive Branch: Assessment
Students are able to make a one-sided page of notes to use during the test
Tuesday, February 3rd- Unit 5 Vocabulary + Word Wall Poster
Friday, February 6th- Political Parties Debate
Google Classroom will also provide more info on specific assignments
Weekly Plan
January 26th-30th
Monday- SNOW DAY
Tuesday- SNOW DAY
Wednesday- Unit 4: Study Day
Thursday- Unit 4: Assessment
Friday- State of the Ottoson: Address
February 2nd-6th
Monday- Legislative Branch Basics
Tuesday- iCivics: Political Parties
Wednesday- Identifying Bias
Thursday- Political Parties: Debate Research
Friday- Debate #1
My name is Mr.Livingstone. I have been teaching at the Ottoson for the past 5 years and this is my 2nd year doing Civics! Along with teaching Civics, I also run the Debate club at OMS and coach the boys varsity soccer team at Lexington HS. I love reading history books, playing soccer, and learning new things!
Office hours are Wednesday mornings 7:45-8:15 or by appointment. My email is clivingstone@arlington.k12.ma.us
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