8th Grade Civics/Economics Social Studies 8 refines and expands basic concepts and skills and assists students in achieving asuccessful and positive transition from the middle school to the secondary program. Examination of the U. and Virginia constitutions provides the basis for the study of governments at the national, state, and local levels. The role and responsibilities of informed citizens in the democratic decision-making processes are emphasized. The development of skills essential to academic success and effective citizenship are the focus of the course. Basic economic, political, and geographic concepts and vocabulary are developed through the study of the operation of the American political and economic systems.
Class Expectations 2017-2018
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Unit I: Foundations of Government. Essential Questions: (1) Why do governments exist? (2) How did democratic ideals and key documents shape the development of the government in the United States? (3) How is citizenship acquired? (4) How do citizens participate in and influence government?
HOMEWORK:
Test Review: Due on Test Day (See Below!)
Test Review: Due on Test Day (See Below!)
QUIZZES & TESTS:
Unit I Quiz #1: Wednesday, Sept. 20 (B); Thursday, Sept. 21 (A)
Unit I Quiz #2: Tuesday, Sept. 26 (B); Wednesday, Sept. 27 (A)
Unit I Quiz #3: Monday, Oct. 2, (B); Tuesday, Oct. 3 (A)
Unit I Test:
Unit I Quiz #1: Wednesday, Sept. 20 (B); Thursday, Sept. 21 (A)
Unit I Quiz #2: Tuesday, Sept. 26 (B); Wednesday, Sept. 27 (A)
Unit I Quiz #3: Monday, Oct. 2, (B); Tuesday, Oct. 3 (A)
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PROJECTS:
Group Citizenship Project
Group Citizenship Project
Unit II: The Constitution. Essential Questions: (1) Why do governments change? (2) Why didn't the Articles of Confederation work? (3) Which basic principles characterize constitutional governments? (4) How is the Constitution of the United States organized? (5) How does the Constitution of the U.S. define and limit the power of the government? (6) Why is the Constitution of the U.S. called a "living document"? (7) How does the First Amendment protect fundamental rights?
HOMEWORK:
Test Review: Due Test Day- TBA
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Constitution Quiz 1 -
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Test Review: Due Test Day- TBA
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Constitution Quiz 1 -
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Unit III: The Legislative Branch. Essential Questions: (1) How does the Constitution of the United States define and limit legislative power? (2) How does the census influence congressional representation? (3) How are laws passed? (4) How do interest groups influence the legislative process? (5) How does the legislative branch participate in the system of checks and balances?
HOMEWORK:
Test Review: Due on Test Day
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Unit IV: The Executive Branch. Essential Questions: How does the Constitution of the United States define and limit executive power? 2) How are the president and vice president elected? 3) How is the executive branch organized to carry out their responsibilties? 4) How does the executive branch participate in the system of checks and balances?
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Unit V: The Judicial Branch. Essential Questions: 1) How does the Constitution of the United States define and limit judicial power? 2) How do different levels of government participate in the judicial system? 3) Which legal procedures and processes are used in criminal and civil cases? 4)How does the United States Supreme Court interpret the meaning of the law? 5) How does the Supreme Court use the Bill of rights to protect individual rights?
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UNIT VI: People And Politics. Essential Questions: 1) How do individuals and interest groups influence public policy? 2) What roles do political parties play in the election process? 3) How does the media participate in the political process? 4) How are political campaigns conducted? 5) Why does voter turnout fluctuate?
HOMEWORK: Test Review: Due on Test Day
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Unit 6 Quiz:
Unit 6 - Test:
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HOMEWORK: Test Review: Due on Test Day
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UNIT VII (A): Economic Systems. Essential Questions: 1) How are economic systems alike and different? 2) Which characteristics define a mixed economy?
UNIT VII (B): The Economy of the United States. Essential Questions: 1) How does the interaction of resources, goods and services, and money influence the operation of the U.S. economy? 2) Why do nations trade? 3) Which factors influence the choice of careers? 4) How do consumers practice financial responsibility?
UNIT VII (C): The Role of Government in the Economy. Essential Questions: 1) What role does government play in the economy of the United States?
HOMEWORK:
Test Review: Due Day of Test
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UNIT VII (B): The Economy of the United States. Essential Questions: 1) How does the interaction of resources, goods and services, and money influence the operation of the U.S. economy? 2) Why do nations trade? 3) Which factors influence the choice of careers? 4) How do consumers practice financial responsibility?
UNIT VII (C): The Role of Government in the Economy. Essential Questions: 1) What role does government play in the economy of the United States?
HOMEWORK:
Test Review: Due Day of Test
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UNIT VIII: State and Local Government. Essential Questions: 1) Which powers and responsibilities do state governments exercise? 2) How is Virginia's government organized? 3) How is power shared and divided between state and federal government? 4) How do citizens participate in state government?
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PROJECTS:
Local Government Brochure:
HOMEWORK:
QUIZZES AND TESTS:
Unit Quiz:
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Local Government Brochure: