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Middle M/J Civics and Career Planning

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Pre Requisites

Recommended for 7th grade

Description

Learning about civics gives students the skills and knowledge necessary to be active citizens who have a positive impact on their communities. In this course, students discover the rights and responsibilities of citizenship in the United States. They learn about the structure of the government and how it works at the local, state, and federal levels. This course examines elections, the lawmaking process, and how citizens can impact public policy. Students also discover ways the United States interacts with countries around the world. Geography and economics support the learning of civics in this course. Engaging in this study prepares students to be informed citizens who are ready to participate in the American democracy! In addition to studying history, in this course you will explore potential careers and learn how to set goals for your future career path.

Access the site links below to view the standards from the Florida Department of Education:
Regular course description:  http://www.cpalms.org/Cour ses/PublicPreviewCourse560.aspx
Advanced course description: http://www.cpalms.org/Cour ses/PublicPreviewCourse563.aspx

Segment One
·         Using Maps
·         Geography of the United States
·         American Culture
·         Effective Citizenship
·         Naturalization
·         Enlightenment
·         Principles of American Democracy
·         Declaration of Independence
·         The U.S. Constitution
·         Analyzing Historical Documents
·         Structure and Functions of the Federal Government
·         Checks and Balances
·         The Bill of Rights
·         The Amendment Process
·         Federalism
·         State and Local Governments
·         Rule of Law
·         The Lawmaking Process
·         The U.S. Court System
·         Jury Trials
·         Local Government and Activism
 
Segment Two
·         Influencing Government
·         The Media
·         Interest Groups
·         Landmark Supreme Court Cases
·         Perspectives on Current Issues
·         Political Parties
·         Elections
·         Analyzing Data
·         Basic Economic Concepts
·         Competition and Entrepreneurship
·         Banking in the United States
·         Taxes
·         Making a Budget
·         Comparing the United States and the World
·         Cultural Diffusion
·         Domestic and Foreign Policy
·         Trade and Currency
·         International Organizations