Unit 1
Theme: Who We Are
Title: We are the World
Central Idea: Responsible citizens can take action based on their perspective to make a positive difference in communities.
What lines of inquiry will define the scope of the inquiry into the central idea?
Local, state, national government (form)
Purpose and need for government (function)
Civic Virtues (Cooperation, Civility, Volunteerism) (responsibility)
What teacher questions/provocations will drive these inquiries?
Why is government needed?
What is the purpose of government?
What are different levels of government?
How do citizens affect communities?
How do people show they are good citizens?