Course: Civics Teacher: Matt McNaul Grade Level: 9 Big Ideas Modern Conflicts have an historical basis Essential Questions What conflicts have impacted our foreign policy today? Effective democracy requires citizenship participation How are citizens responsible for our s success failures? Voting is essential to the democratic process How does voting help address social problems? English heritage influences American democracy What cultural influences were brought from Britain to America? Historical documents sets framework for the country What historical ideas have set the foundation of our modern? The Constitution allows for change adaptation How does the Constitution address changes in our modern society? The Bill of Rights provides essential liberties What liberties do we value today that are included in the Bill of Rights? The three branches of represent the principle of separation of powers allows for our to operate effectively What powers do each branch possess that help make the function?
Month Aug- Oct 7 Weeks Common Core Stards CC.1.2.9-10.A Determine a central idea of a text analyze its development over the course of the text, including how it emerges is shaped refined by specific details; provide an objective summary of the text. CC.1.2.9-10.B Cite strong thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences conclusions based on an author s explicit assumptions beliefs about a subject. CC.1.2.9-10.C Apply appropriate strategies to analyze, interpret, evaluate how an author unfolds an analysis or series of ideas or events, including the order in which the points are made, how they are introduced developed, the connections that are drawn between them. CC.1.2.9-10.D Determine an author s particular point of view analyze how rhetoric advances the point of view. CC.1.2.9-10.H Delineate evaluate the argument specific PA Stards/Anchors Content Assessment Instructional Activities 5.1.9A- identify explain the major arguments advanced for the necessity of. 5.1.9C- analyze the principles ideals that shape 5.1.9E-analyze the basic documents shaping the of the Unites States 5.1.9H- explain interpret the roles of framers of basic documents of 5.2.9A- contrast rights responsibilities of citizens in systems of 5.3.9K- identify explain systems of 8.1.9B- analyze interpret historical sources 8.3.9A- analyze interpret political cultural contributions of individuals groups to US history 8.3.9D- identify analyze conflict cooperation among social groups (immigration) 7.1.9B- explain locate places regions 5.2.12E- analyze how participation in civic Unit 1. Foundations of American Citizenship A) What is civics? -Different types of, democracy, purpose of, immigration in America B) Citizenship - Rights, duties, responsibilities, Civil Rights segregation, Brown v. Board of Ed, 1950 s 1960 s, Civil Rights Movement, Leaders, Legislation o quizzes/tests o benchmark, midterm & final exams o essays/prompts (type I & II writing) o 9-11 Journal o Penny Poster Now/ticket out the door o Homework o Cornel notes Conversations o discussions o observation o Cornel guided notes o Questionin g Conversati ons o Preview/Pr edict Now/ticket out the door Resources o textbooks o magazine articles o primary secondary source readings/documents o documentary videos o youtube clips &internet sites. o Discover Ed video clips o Computer o Smartboard o Projectors o Paper o Scissors o Colored pencils
claims in a text, assessing the validity of reasoning relevance of evidence. CC.1.2.9-10.I Analyze seminal U.S. documents of historical literary significance, including how they address related themes concepts. CC.1.2.9-10.J Acquire use accurately general academic domainspecific words phrases, sufficient for reading, writing, speaking, listening at the college career readiness level; demonstrate independence in gathering vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression. CC.1.2.9-10.L Read comprehend literary non-fiction informational text on grade level, reading independently proficiently. CC.1.3.9-10.B Cite strong thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences conclusions based on an author s explicit assumptions beliefs about a subject. CC.1.3.9-10.D Determine an author s particular point of view analyze how rhetoric advances the point of view. political life leads to the attainment of individual public goals 5.3.9E- Explain how citizens participate in choosing their leaders through parties, campaign, election 5.3.9H- analyze how interest groups provide opportunity for citizens to participate in the political process 8.3.9D- identify analyze conflict cooperation among social groups -------------------------------------- -------------------------- 5.1.12K- analyze the roles of symbols holidays were created the ideals they commemorate -------------------------------------- -------------------------- 5.3.9G- explain how protects individual rights equal protection, habeas corpus, right of appeal, right against self incrimination, double jeopardy, due process 5.1.9L- interpret PA US Court decisions 5.1.9M-interpret the impact of famous speeches writings 5.2.9A- contrast rights responsibilities of citizens in systems of 5.2.9B- analyze citizens rights responsibilities in
Oct- Dec 10 weeks CC.1.3.9-10.I Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown multiple-meaning words phrases based on grade level reading content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies tools. CC.1.4.9-10.B Write with a sharp distinct focus identifying topic, task, audience. CC.1.4.9-10.C Develop analyze the topic with relevant, wellchosen, sufficient facts, extended definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information examples appropriate to the audience s knowledge of the topic; include graphics multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension. CC.1.4.9-10.D Organize ideas, concepts, information to make important connections distinctions; use appropriate varied transitions to link the major sections of the text; include formatting when useful to aiding comprehension; provide a concluding statement or section. CC.1.4.9-10.F Demonstrate a grade appropriate comm of the conventions of stard English grammar, usage, capitalization, punctuation, spelling. CC.1.4.9-10.G 5.2.9D- analyze political leadership public service in democracy 5.2.9.E- importance of political process to competent responsible participation in civic life 5.1.9A- identify explain the major arguments advanced for the necessity of. 5.1.9C- analyze the principles ideals that shape 5.1.9E-analyze the basic documents shaping the of the Unites States 5.1.9H- explain interpret the roles of framers of basic documents of 5.2.9A- contrast rights responsibilities of citizens in systems of 5.3.9K- identify explain systems of 8.1.9B- analyze interpret historical sources 8.3.9A- analyze interpret political cultural contributions of individuals groups to US history 8.3.9D- identify analyze conflict cooperation among social groups (immigration) Unit 2. Our Country s Foundation A) English Heritage -Influences on our, Revolutionary War, Colonial experience, leading figures, Articles of Confederation, Declaration of Independence B) A New Nation -Influences on our, Revolutionary War, Colonial experience, leading figures, Articles of Confederation, Declaration of Independence C) The Constitution o quizzes/tests o benchmark, midterm & final exams o essays/prompts (type I & II writing) Now/ticket out the door o Homework o Cornel notes Conversations o discussions o observation o Cornel guided notes o Questionin g Conversati ons o Preview/Pr edict Now/ticket out the door o textbooks o magazine articles o primary secondary source readings/documents o documentary videos o youtube clips &internet sites. o Discover Ed video clips o Computer o Smartboard o Projectors o Paper o Scissors o Colored pencils
Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics. CC.1.4.9-10.H Write with a sharp distinct focus identifying topic, task, audience. Introduce the precise claim. CC.1.4.9-10.I Distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or opposing claims; develop claim(s) fairly, supplying evidence for each while pointing out the strengths limitations of both in a manner that anticipates the audience s knowledge level concerns. CC.1.4.9-10.J Create organization that establishes clear relationships among claim(s), counterclaims, reasons, evidence; Use words, phrases, clauses to link the major sections of the text, create cohesion, clarify the relationships between claim(s) reasons, between reasons evidence, between claim(s) counterclaims; provide a concluding statement or section that follows from supports the argument presented. CC.1.4.9-10.L Demonstrate a grade appropriate comm of the conventions of stard English grammar, usage, capitalization, punctuation spelling. CC.1.4.9-10.O 7.1.9B- explain locate places regions 5.2.12E- analyze how participation in civic political life leads to the attainment of individual public goals 5.3.9E- Explain how citizens participate in choosing their leaders through parties, campaign, election 5.3.9H- analyze how interest groups provide opportunity for citizens to participate in the political process 8.3.9D- identify analyze conflict cooperation among social groups -------------------------------------- -------------------------- 5.1.12K- analyze the roles of symbols holidays were created the ideals they commemorate -------------------------------------- -------------------------- 5.3.9G- explain how protects individual rights equal protection, habeas corpus, right of appeal, right against self incrimination, double jeopardy, due process 5.1.9L- interpret PA US Court decisions 5.1.9M-interpret the impact of famous speeches writings 5.2.9A- contrast rights -Federally mated (In) School Holiday Constitution Day Sept problems with Articles of Confederation, Federalist Anti-Federalist, parts/articles of Constitution D. Amendments -Bill of Rights, Amendments History of.
Jan- Mar 12 Weeks Use narrative techniques such as dialogue, description, reflection, multiple plot lines, pacing, to develop experiences, events, /or characters; use precise words phrases, telling details, sensory language to convey a vivid picture of the experiences, events, settings, /or characters. CC.1.4.9-10.P Create a smooth progression of experiences or events using a variety of techniques to sequence events so that they build on one another to create a coherent whole; provide a conclusion that follows from reflects on what is experienced, observed, or resolved over the course of the narrative. CC.1.4.9-10.S Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, research, applying grade level reading stards for literature literary non-fiction. CC.1.4.9-10.U Use technology, including the Internet, to produce, publish, update individual or shared writing products, taking advantage of technology s capacity to link to other information to display information flexibly dynamically. CC.1.4.9-10.V Conduct short as well as responsibilities of citizens in systems of 5.2.9B- analyze citizens rights responsibilities in 5.2.9D- analyze political leadership public service in democracy 5.2.9.E- importance of political process to competent responsible participation in civic life 5.1.9E-analyze the basic documents shaping the of the Unites States 5.1.9L- interpret PA US Court decisions 5.1.9M- interpret impact of famous speeches writings on civic life 5.2.9E- importance of political process to competent responsible participation in civic life 5.3.9A- explain the structure, organization, operation of local, state, national 5.3.9B- compare responsibilities powers of the three branches in national 5.3.9D- explain how independent Unit 3. The National Government A) Legislative Branch Congress: -organization, powers, privileges, duties, significance current issues in Congress current members of Congress today B) Executive Branch - President s roles, Vice President s roles executive departments executive agencies ex) creation of FDA (Sinclair s The Jungle) federal bureaucracy current members o quizzes/tests o benchmark, midterm & final exams o essays/prompts (type I & II writing Now/ticket out the door o Homework o Cornel notes Conversations o discussions o observation o Cornel guided notes o Questionin g Conversati ons o Preview/Pr edict Now/ticket out the door o textbooks o magazine articles o primary secondary source readings/documents o documentary videos o youtube clips &internet sites. o Discover Ed video clips o Computer o Smartboard o Projectors o Paper o Scissors o Colored pencils
more sustained research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question) or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understing of the subject under investigation. CC.1.4.9-10.W Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print digital sources, using advanced searches effectively; assess the usefulness of each source in answering the research question; integrate information into the text selectively to maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism following a stard format for citation. CC.1.4.9-10.X Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, revision) shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes audiences. CC.1.5.8.A Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions, on grade level topics, texts, issues, building on others ideas expressing their own clearly. agencies create, amend, enforce policies 5.3.9G- explain how protects individual rights equal protection, habeas corpus, right of appeal, right against self incrimination, double jeopardy, due process 5.3.9I- analyze how why raises money to pay for operations 5.4.9D- contrast how 3 branches of federal differ in foreign policy 5.1.9A- identify explain the major arguments advanced for the necessity of. 5.1.9A- identify explain the major arguments advanced for the necessity of. 5.9.1I-Explain essential characteristics of limited unlimited Federalism 5.1.9E-analyze the basic documents shaping the of the Unites States 5.1.9L- interpret PA US Court decisions 5.2.9D- analyze political leadership public service in democracy 5.2.9E- importance of political process to competent responsible participation in of Executive Branch today C) Judicial Branch -judicial review Supreme Court Federal Court System: District Courts, magistrates Appellate Courts: Federal Circuit, State Courts State Courts significant court cases
Apr- June 12 Weeks CC.1.5.9-10.C Evaluate a speaker s perspective, reasoning, use of evidence rhetoric, identifying any fallacious reasoning or exaggerated or distorted evidence. CC.1.5.9-10.G Demonstrate comm of the conventions of stard English when speaking based on grade 9-10 level content. CC.1.5.9-10.D Present information, findings, supporting evidence clearly, concisely, logically such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning; ensure that the presentation is appropriate to purpose, audience, task. civic life 5.3.9A- explain the structure, organization, operation of local, state, national 5.3.9I- analyze how why raises money to pay for operations 7.2.9 A explain the physical characteristics of places regions 5.1.9 C- analyze principles ideals that shape our 8.1.9 A -analyze chronological thinking 8.1.9 B-analyze interpret historical sources 8.2.9 A analyze the political cultural contributions of individuals groups in PA History from 1787 to 1914 Unit 4. Pennsylvania State Government A) State Government -Federalism, State Branches of B) Local Government -County -Town -Township -City C). Pennsylvania History o quizzes/tests o benchmark, midterm & final exams o essays/prompts (type I & II writing Now/ticket out the door o Homework o Cornel notes Conversations o discussions o observation o Cornel guided notes o Questionin g Conversati ons o Preview/Pr edict Now/ticket out the door o textbooks o magazine articles o primary secondary source readings/documents o documentary videos o youtube clips &internet sites. o Discover Ed video clips o Computer o Smartboard o Projectors o Paper o Scissors o Colored pencils Intro: geography: -geographic regions -lforms -major river systems -natural resources, changes today Early Inhabitants -Native
Americans -European Settlements -William Penn (influence early settlement)