1. AW Social Studies U.S. Government Syllabus
1.1. Civic Involvement
1.1.1. Political Parties
1.2. Basic Principles
1.2.1. eUnit 3
1.2.1.1. 3.1 Popular Sovereignty
1.2.1.2. 3.2 Limited Government
1.2.1.3. 3.3 Federalism
1.2.1.4. 3.4 Branches / Checks & Bal.
1.2.1.5. 3.5 Constitutional Amendments
1.3. Structure and Functions - part 1
1.3.1. 4.5 Judicial Branch
1.3.2. 4.3 Executive Branch
1.3.3. 4.4 Bureaucracy
1.4. Public Policy
1.4.1. eUnit 7
1.5. Structure and Functions - part 2
1.5.1. 4.1 Legislative Branch
1.5.2. 4.2 Lawmaking Process
2. Calendar
2.1. Week 1 - Aug. 18
2.1.1. Class intro
2.1.1.1. Political Affiliation quiz
2.1.1.2. Set up Google folders
2.1.1.3. Discuss "what's wrong with America" answers
2.1.2. Unit 1: Civic Involvement
2.1.2.1. Class materials
2.1.2.1.1. Political Parties Assignment
2.1.2.1.2. Outline notes
2.1.2.1.3. Presentation
2.1.2.1.4. Definitions: Quizlet
2.1.2.1.5. 17.1 Graphic Organizer
2.2. Week 2 - Aug. 25
2.2.1. Unit 1: Civic Involvement
2.2.1.1. Class materials
2.2.1.1.1. Political Parties Assignment
2.2.1.1.2. Outline notes
2.2.1.1.3. Presentation
2.2.1.1.4. Definitions: Quizlet
2.2.1.1.5. 17.1 Graphic Organizer
2.3. Week 3 - Sept. 1
2.3.1. Civic Involvement
2.4. Week 4 - Sept. 8
2.4.1. Basic Principles
2.5. Week 5 - Sept. 15
2.5.1. Basic Principles
2.6. Week 6 - Sept. 22
2.6.1. Basic Principles
2.7. Week 7 - Sept. 29
2.7.1. Judicial Branch
2.8. Week 8 - October 6
2.8.1. Judicial Branch
2.9. Week 9 - Oct. 13
2.9.1. Executive Branch
2.9.2. Bureaucracy
2.10. Week 10 - Oct. 20
2.10.1. Executive Branch
2.10.2. Bureaucracy
2.10.3. *End of the quarter = Oct. 22
2.11. Week 11 - Oct. 27
2.11.1. Parent Conferences this week
2.11.2. Local & State Government
2.11.2.1. Possibly have students attend a local government event and report on their events (BOE meeting, city council, campaign event, rally, etc...
2.11.2.1.1. I like this idea!
2.11.2.2. Local & State Government??
2.12. Week 12 - Nov. 3
2.12.1. Parent Conferences this week
2.12.2. Role of the people
2.12.2.1. Figured we could do a project that covers both of these in one shot. :)
2.12.3. Civic Participation and Skills
2.13. Week 13 - Nov. 10
2.13.1. Government and the Economy
2.13.1.1. Thought this would fit nicely with the next unit on public policy
2.14. Week 14 - Nov. 17
2.14.1. Public Policy
2.15. Week 15 - Nov. 24
2.15.1. Public Policy
2.15.2. Break starts on the 26th
2.16. Week 16 - Dec. 1
2.16.1. Work on Model Congress
2.17. Week 17 - Dec. 8
2.17.1. Work on Model Congress
2.18. Week 18 - Dec. 15
2.18.1. X-Mas Break at the end of this week
2.18.2. Work on Model Congress
2.19. Week 19 - Jan. 5
2.19.1. Model Congress & Exam Review
2.20. Week 20 - Jan. 12
2.20.1. Exam Week
3. State Standards
3.1. Civic Participation and Skills
3.1.1. CONTENT STATEMENTS:
3.1.1.1. Issues can be analyzed through the critical use of information from public records, surveys, research data and policy positions of advocacy groups.
3.1.1.2. The processes of persuasion, compromise, consensus building and negotiation contribute to the resolution of conflicts and differences.
3.2. The Role of the People
3.2.1. CONTENT STATEMENTS:
3.2.1.1. In the United States, people have rights which protect them from undue governmental interference. Rights carry responsibilities which help define how people use their rights and which require respect for the rights of others.
3.2.1.2. Historically, the United States has struggled with majority rule and the extension of minority rights. As a result of this struggle, the government has increasingly extended civil rights to marginalized groups and broadened opportunities for participation.
3.3. Ohio's State and Local Government
3.3.1. CONTENT STATEMENTS:
3.3.1.1. The Ohio Constitution was drafted in 1851 to address difficulties in governing the state of Ohio.
3.3.1.2. As a framework for the state, the Ohio Constitution complements the federal structure of government in the United States.
3.3.1.3. Individuals in Ohio have a responsibility to assist state and local governments as they address relevant and often controversial problems that directly affect their communities.
3.4. Government and the Economy
3.4.1. CONTENT STATEMENTS:
3.4.1.1. The federal government uses spending and tax policy to maintain economic stability and foster economic growth. Regulatory actions carry economic costs and benefits.
3.4.1.2. The Federal Reserve System uses monetary tools to regulate the nation’s money supply and moderate the effects of expansion and contraction in the economy.
3.5. Basic Principles of the U.S. Constitution
3.5.1. CONTENT STATEMENTS:
3.5.1.1. As the supreme law of the land, the U.S. Constitution incorporates basic principles which help define the government of the United States as a federal republic including its structure, powers and relationship with the governed.
3.5.1.2. The Federalist Papers and the Anti-Federalist Papers framed the national debate over the basic principles of government encompassed by the Constitution of the United States.
3.5.1.3. Constitutional government in the United States has changed over time as a result of amendments to the U.S. Constitution, Supreme Court decisions, legislation and informal practices.
3.5.1.4. The Bill of Rights was drafted in response to the national debate over the ratification of the Constitution of the United States.
3.5.1.5. The Reconstruction Era prompted Amendments 13 through 15 to address the aftermath of slavery and the Civil War.
3.5.1.6. Amendments 16 through 19 responded to calls for reform during the Progressive Era.
3.5.1.7. Four amendments have provided for extensions of suffrage to disenfranchised groups.
3.5.1.8. Five amendments have altered provisions for presidential election, terms, and succession to address changing historical circumstances.
3.5.1.9. Amendments 11, 21 and 27 have addressed unique historical circumstances.
3.6. Civic Involvement
3.6.1. CONTENT STATEMENTS:
3.6.1.1. Opportunities for civic engagement with the structures of government are made possible through political and public policy processes.
3.6.1.2. Political parties, interest groups and the media provide opportunities for civic involvement through various means.
3.7. Structure and Functions of the Federal Government
3.7.1. CONTENT STATEMENTS:
3.7.1.1. Law and public policy are created and implemented by three branches of government; each functions with its own set of powers and responsibilities.
3.7.1.2. The political process creates a dynamic interaction among the three branches of government in addressing current issues.
3.8. Public Policy
3.8.1. CONTENT STATEMENTS:
3.8.1.1. A variety of entities within the three branches of government, at all levels, address public policy issues which arise in domestic and international affairs.
3.8.1.2. Individuals and organizations play a role within federal, state and local governments in helping to determine public (domestic and foreign) policy.