Curriculum Philosophy:

My goal is for students to master the main ideas of the Civics curriculum through critical thinking, research, and writing, as well as to take pride in turning in high quality work. If a student turns in poor quality work on class work or projects, it will be returned to them, and they will have an opportunity to improve it for a grade no higher than 70%.

Practice tests will be available on-line to help students achieve mastery. If a student fails a test, they may take a retest to bring up their grade to no more than a 65%.

I want to differentiate the curriculum for each student by allowing them freedom to choose topics of personal interest for their projects, and by letting them use different learning styles and presentation methods. By encouraging their natural curiosity and by allowing those to learn at their own pace, students are given a more rewarding learning experience.

ASSIGNMENTS:

Check the calendar for assignments. Be sure to click on the assignment to check for any special instructions.

EOC (End of Course Exam)

This year, students will take a final exam written by the state to establish baseline statistics. This exam is supposed to count 30% of their grade.

LINKS:

Below, you will find links to important web sites.

Forms and Other Information

Class Procedures

Current Event Instructions

Current Event Presentation Rubric

2nd Version of Current Event Presentation Rubric

EOC Study Guide

EOC Vocabulary

EOC Sample Questions

EOC Connection Cards

Keystone Pipeline Chart Information

Feds Back Seismic Blasts

"Feds Back Deismic Blasts" Article

Federal Court Jurisdiction

FLVS EOC Practice Test

Political Cartoon Chart

Ch 25 Test Graph

EOC Sample Test #1 Images-Origins and Purposes of Laws

EOC Sample Test #2 Images-Roles, Rights, and Responsibilities of Citizenship

EOC Sample Test #3 Images- Government Policies and Political Process

EOC Sample Test #4 Images-Organization and Functions of Government

Roots of Anti-Semitism 1

Roots of Anti-Semitism 2

Roots of Anti-Semitism 3

Auschwitz pg 43

Auschwitz pgs 44-45

Holocaust 64

Holocaust 65

Holocaust 66

Holocaust 67

Holocaust 68

"Years of Turmoil in Germany" pg 7

"Years of Turmoil In Germany" pg 8

"Years of Turmoil In Germany" pg 9

Affirmative Action Necessary

Affirmative Action - Unnecessary

3 Paragraph Directions

Keystone Pipeline Rubric

Overview and Vocab List for Affirmative Action is Necessary

Vocab List - Affirmative Action - Unnecessary