8th+Grade+Civics

1.**Course Title** American History/Civics (8th grade)

2.**Text- American History/Civics** Civics—Responsibilities and Citizenship Saffell, David C. McGraw Hill Glencoe 2000

3.**Meeting Place** Room 314

4.**Instructor** Mr. Crawford

5. **Course Objectives** To emphasize the role of being a Citizen and their role in determining the success of our American Government. To make the student aware of the Foundations of the American Political System To identify how the Constitution was established and how it embodies the purposes, values, and principles of American Democracy. To compare our American Democracy with other governments in United Nations and World Affairs

6. **Course Description** This course will emphasize the student’s role being a citizen of the United States. The course will review our democratic government and compare and contrast it to other governments. We will review the Constitution and how it pertains to the student. A unit will focus on Congress, the presidency, and judicial branches. Time will be spent on current events and how they deal with the constitution. The students will also participate in a debate and will also review some court cases in this process.

7. **Evaluation** --Tests and Quizzes including vocabulary --projects including Power Points, brochures, and posters --Technology Projects --Reports, Journal and Newspaper Assignments --Essay tests may be given for make – up tests --Participation in groups and use of class time.