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Holbrook Middle-High School
Holbrook Middle-High School
Teacher: Kelly Grant
Teacher: Kelly Grant
Grade Level: 8
Grade Level: 8
Important Information
Important Information
-Textbook : Civics- Government and Economics in Action by Prentice Hall
-Textbook : Civics- Government and Economics in Action by Prentice Hall
Course Overview
Course Overview
Through seven developed units, students will study the roots and foundations of U.S. democracy, how and why it has developed over time, and the role of individuals in maintaining a healthy democracy. Course topics encourage an active exploration of a range of issues in our local and national community and focus on the development of essential citizenship skills such as critical reading, debate, discussion, collaboration, writing and decision-making. These skills will prepare students to have the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in our democratic society and multinational world. In addition, students will participate in a civics action project in which they will demonstrate good citizenship and personal responsibility.
Through seven developed units, students will study the roots and foundations of U.S. democracy, how and why it has developed over time, and the role of individuals in maintaining a healthy democracy. Course topics encourage an active exploration of a range of issues in our local and national community and focus on the development of essential citizenship skills such as critical reading, debate, discussion, collaboration, writing and decision-making. These skills will prepare students to have the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in our democratic society and multinational world. In addition, students will participate in a civics action project in which they will demonstrate good citizenship and personal responsibility.
Major Units of Study
Major Units of Study
Unit 1: The Philosophical Foundations of the United States
Unit 2: The Development of the United States Government
Unit 3: The Institutions of the United States Government
Unit 4: Rights and Responsibilities of United States citizens
Unit 5: The Constitution, Amendments, and the Supreme Court
Unit 6: Massachusetts State and Local Government
Unit 7: Freedom of Press/ News and Media Literacy
Summative Unit: Civic Action Project
*Note: These units may be taught in a different sequence due to varying factors... stay tuned.
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