Seventh Grade Social Studies
Civics Today: Citizenship, Economics, & You
Course of Study
This will be a guide for you and your parents as to what we'll be covering over the first semester. This is just a basic map of how we'll explore the seventh grade social studies curriculum and what skills are expected to be gained at the end of the first term. I hope it is helpful, but remember, for specific assignment information refer to the two week syllabus!
August--Foundations of American Citizenship
1. Identify the levels of government
2. Complare the two types of governments
3. Cause and effect of American immigration
4. Interpret the early American governments
September--Framework of National Government, The Constitution, The Bill of Rights
1. Identify the goals of government
2. Explain checks and balances
October--Rights and Responsibilities of Citizens, Political Parties, Public Opinion, Elections
1. Explain the duties and responsibilities
2. Describe the two party system
3. Identify types of interest groups
November--The National Government, Congress, Legislative, Judicial, Executive, Presidency
1. Powers of the three branches
2. Roles of the President
3. Qualifications for President, House, and Senate
December--Community Issues, Alabama Government, State and Local Law & the Individual, Individual Responsibility
1. Identify the factors in making public policy
2. Exaluate the responsibilities of citizens
IMPORTANT
To use the ONLINE STUDENT EDITION of the text book
you will need the following:
Username - CTAL05
Password - x7truqe7
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