Morgan County Public Schools Re-3 American Government

Morgan County Public Schools Re-3 American Government

American Government

Month / Content / Skills / Assessment / Resources /
August / This is a semester class therefore there are only 5 calendar months.
Principles of Government Unit:
What are the principles of government?
Standards:
Civics S 1.1, 1.2 /
Students will explain the foundations of government. R
Students will list the many different types of governments. R
Students will recognize the characteristics of the different governments. R /
Through class participation, students will enact the various characteristics of governments through role play.
Quizzes will be utilized which will reflect the knowledge learned regarding the principles of government.
Various other teacher generated activities will check the knowledge gained by the students.
Utilizing the textbook, a test will be administered over chapter one. /
Textbook:
Prentice Hall - Magruder's American Government.
Copyright: 2002
Various internet resources
Encyclopedias
Teacher selected media resources
September / Foundations of American Government Unit:
What are the foundations of American Government?
Standards:
Civics: S 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4
How has American government evolved since the seventeenth century?
Standards:
Civics: S 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, /
Students will identify the similarities and differences of the United States' government as compared to various governments of the past. M
Students will be able to describe the changes in American government since the seventeenth century. M
Students will report the various changes in American government that directly affect them on a daily basis. I,M /
Students will construct a model which reflects how the United States' government "borrowed" key concepts from other past governments.
A timeline will be created in order to demonstrate the changes that have occurred in American government since the seventeenth century.
Various other teacher generated activities will check the knowledge gained by the students.
A test will be given which will cover the materials listed in skills portion of this map and those that are covered in chapter 2 of the textbook. /
Textbook:
Prentice Hall - Magruder's American Government
Copyright: 2002
Various internet resources
Utilization of the school's computer lab, and media center
Various primary and secondary sources, including the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, and the United States Constitution
Encyclopedias
Video: "Founding Brothers" or other teacher selected media
October / Three Branches of Government Unit:
What are the three branches of American Government and what are their primary and secondary functions?
Standards:
Civics: S 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4
NOTE: the Three Branches of American Government Unit will run into mid-November. /
Students will create a flowchart that portrays the powers of the three branches of American government. R
Students will recognize the powers and limitations of each of the three branches of American government. R
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Students will construct a model which demonstrates the powers of each of the three branches of American government as well as how the branches rely upon one another and check each others powers.
Quizzes will be utilized throughout the unit in order to check knowledge of the three branches of American government.
Various other teacher generated activities will check the knowledge gained by the students.
Unit Tests will be given covering the materials covered in Unit 3, 4, and 5 of the textbook. /
Textbook:
Prentice Hall - Magruder's American Government
Copyright: 2002
Various internet resources
Utilization of the school's computer lab, and media center
Various primary and secondary sources
Encyclopedias
Video: "All the President's Men" or other teacher selected media
November / NOTE: the Three Branches of American Government Unit will run until mid- November
Three Branches of American Government Unit Continued:
How do the three branches of government co-exist on a daily basis?
Standards:
Civics: S 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3
Colorado Government and History Unit:
What are the foundations of Colorado's government?
Standards:
Civics: S 2.1, 2.3, 2.4, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4
NOTE: the Colorado Government and History Unit will through December. /
Students will compare and contrast the conflicts between the three branches of American government. M
Students will discuss the various conflicts and solutions that have arisen between the three branches of American government. M
Students will explain the foundations of Colorado's government. R
Students will describe the modifications made to Colorado's government structure since the nineteenth century. I,M
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Quizzes will be utilized throughout the unit in order to check knowledge of the three branches of American government.
A research project will also be employed to explore the various conflicts and resolutions between the three branches of American government.
Various other teacher generated activities will check the knowledge gained by the students.
Unit Tests will be given covering the materials covered in Unit 3, 4, and 5 of the textbook.
Students will be responsible for collecting and interpreting and presenting information which reflects the construction of Colorado's government.
Documentation of the evolution and changes in Colorado's government since the nineteenth century.
Various teacher generated activities which will reflect the knowledge learned throughout the unit. /
Textbook:
Prentice Hall - Magruder's American Government
Copyright: 2002
Various internet resources
Utilization of the school's computer lab, and media center
Various primary and secondary sources
Encyclopedias
Video: teacher selected media
Teacher Notes
Guest Speakers
Various internet resources
Future Textbook?
December / NOTE: the Colorado Government and History Unit will continue through December.
Colorado Government and History Unit Continued:
How has Colorado's government evolved since the nineteenth century?
Standards:
Civics: S 2.1, 2.3, 2.4, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4
Who were the key people (and groups), and what were the major events that have helped shape Colorado's history? /
Students will describe the modifications made to Colorado's government structure since the nineteenth century. I,M
Students will identify major leaders and events in Colorado government. I,R
Students will construct a timeline of momentous events in Colorado history. R
Students will explore various regions of historical Colorado. R
Students will identify major leaders, groups, and events in Colorado history. I,R
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Presentations will be utilized in order to reflect understanding various key people and events in regards to Colorado's government system.
Various other teacher generated activities will check the knowledge gained by the students.
Class participation will be encouraged for various field trips throughout Colorado.
Various teacher generated activities which will reflect the knowledge learned throughout the unit.
A unit test will be utilized to check for understanding in regards to Colorado Government and History. /
Teacher Notes
Various internet resources
Future Textbook?
Various National Park brochures
Colorado History Museum and its resources.
Guest Speakers.
Teacher Notes
Various internet resources
Future Textbook?