Welcome to Civics/Economics!
Welcome,
It is my pleasure to be your child’s teacher for this course. The students will learn about the role citizens play in the American political and economic systems. This hands-on course is intended to foster patriotism, respect for the law, a sense of civic duty, and informed economic decision making. During this year, we will study the United States and Virginia Constitutions, the structure and function of government institutions at the national, state, and local levels, and the basic structure and operation of the American economy. I will do everything I can to help your child learn, enjoy, and pass this course. In return, I expect your child to put forth his/her very best efforts to learn. Please feel free to contact me with questions or concerns at 867-7450 / awozniak@ycsd.york.va.us.
Thanks ahead of time for your cooperation and support!
Mrs. Anne Wozniak
Instructional Materials:
American Civics : Holt, Rinehart, and Winston, 2005
*textbooks not issued; classroom set available for student use when needed.
Student Supplies:
9 RED pocket folders w/3 prongs (approx. one for each unit; no binders)
colored pencils
highlighters
glue sticks
page protectors (9)
scissors
no. 2 pencils
large box of tissues (1st pd students only)
Email:
Providing a working email address allows me to send you a weekly agenda outlining the activities and assignments for the week. If you are not receiving the weekly agenda then contact me at awozniak@ycsd.york.va.us so I may add you to my distribution list.
Tentative schedule for our year of study:
Unit I.
CITIZENSHIP – DUTIES RIGHTS AND LIBERTIES
A. Rights, duties and responsibilities (including1st amendment)
B. Citizenship and character traits
C. Process of becoming a citizen
D. Due Process
Unit II
ELECTIONS
A. Voting
B. Political parties
C. Media
D. Campaign Costs
E. Interest Groups
F. Electoral College
Unit III.
FOUNDATIONS OF AMERICAN GOVERNMENT
A. 5 Principles of American government
B. Early American Documents
C. Constitution including Preamble & Bill of Rights
D. Amendment Process
E. Federalism
Unit IV.
LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
A. Structure and powers of Legislative Branch of National Government
B. Expressed and Implied Powers
C. Law making process
Unit V.
EXECUTIVE BRANCH
A. Structure and powers of Executive Branch of National Government
B. Roles of President
C. Executive Departments and Agencies
Unit VI
JUDICIAL BRANCH
A. Court Systems (Federal)
B. Judicial Review
C. Criminal & Civil Law
CHECKS AND BALANCES
A. Separation of Powers
B. Checks and Balances
Unit VII
STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT
A. State structure and powers
B. State legislative branch – law making process
C. State executive branch
D. State judicial branch – organization jurisdiction and process
E. Local government – structure and powers
Unit VIII
BASIC ECONOMICS
A. Economic Terms and Concepts
B. Economic Challenges – Incentives, Scarcity, Opportunity Cost, Choice
C. Supply & Demand
D. Types of Economies
AMERICAN ECONOMY
A. Types of Businesses
B. Circular Flow
C. Financial Institutions
D. Characteristics of US economy
E. Circular Flow
F. Financial Institutions
G. Career Skills
Unit IX
GOVERNMENT AND THE ECONOMY
A. Public goods and services
B. Government Services and Consumer Protection
C. Taxes
D. Federal Reserve System
E. Global Economy and Technological Innovations
Please click on the useful link below to access the weekly agenda.
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