Social Studies Resources - Grade 10
Topic outline
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Our American Democracy:
Civics, Citizenship, and Government
Course Goals:
Students will acquire the skills to participate, thrive, and succeed in Pennsylvania, the United States, and a growing Global Community as productive members of our democratic society through scholarship in civics, government, and economics. Students will understand the importance of their individual identities as part of the greater United States society. Students will be actively encouraged to embrace civic participation as citizens of the United States and the interconnected Global Community.
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In order to prepare and educate our students to become active citizens of our United States democracy and to foster within these students an understanding of the history, people, and events, which shaped our government and society, a Civics and Government curriculum has been written to be implemented beginning in the Fall of the 2013-2014 Academic School Year. Through the successful implementation of Civics and Government, students will develop the necessary skills, acquire the essential knowledge, and actively participate as citizens of our United States democracy in preparation for the Keystone State Civics Examination in 2017.
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Building Citizenship: Civics and Economics
Glencoe/McGraw-Hill
Pennsylvania Pride
Pellow and Bukowski
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Unit I The Constitution and Foundations of Government
Students will be able to identify, evaluate, and analyze the purpose of government, the origins of government, and the power and forms of government. Students will be able to identify, evaluate, and analyze the development and history of the government of the United States, Federalism, and the Constitution of the United States of America.
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Unit II Political Behavior and Participation
Students will be able to identify, explain, and analyze political parties, elections and campaigns, political participation, voter behavior, public opinion and mass media, and interest groups. Students will be able to identify, explain, and analyze the significance and importance of linkage institutions in our democracy.
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Unit III Institutions of the National Government
Students will be able identify, evaluate, and analyze the three interdependent branches of the Federal Government being the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial Branches. The students will be able to identify, evaluate, and analyze the structures and role of Congress, the role of the President and the Executive Branch, as well as the importance and significance of the federal courts, the Supreme Court, and the major decisions that have shaped our democracy.
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Unit IV Civil Liberties and Civil Rights
Students will be able to define and explain civil liberties and civil rights and their historical significance in the development of the United States. Students will be able to identify, evaluate, and analyze the Constitutional Amendments of the United States and explain their impact on the citizens and history of the United States. Students will be able to explain the incorporation and expansion of the Bill of Rights to all citizens of the United States. Students will be able to explain and analyze the Amendments of the Bill of Rights as well as cite the Supreme Court Cases regarding the interpretation of these rights that have set historical precedents for the United States and its citizens.
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Unit V Public Policy and Comparative Government and Economic Systems
Students will be able to define public policy, explain the development and implementation of public policy, and analyze the impact of public policy upon the citizens and democracy of the United States. Students will be able to define, identify, and explain the different government and economic systems and analyze their interdependent relationships with one another. Students will be able to compare and contrast these government and economic systems with that of the United States.
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Unit VI State and Local Government
Students will be able to identify, evaluate, analyze and synthesize the structures and functions of state and local governments, their relationship and balance with each other as well as their relationship and balance with the federal government. Students will be able to identify, evaluate, analyze and synthesize the specific role state and local governments play in the citizen’s daily life through public policy, community activism, education and environmental issues.
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Unit VII Pennsylvania from Colony to Commonwealth
Students will be able to explain the development of Pennsylvania from colony to Commonwealth and identify the key people and groups who contributed to the history of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Students will be able to explain the structure of the government of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania including the state legislative branch, state executive branch, state judicial branch, and the Constitution of Pennsylvania and the interdependent relationship of Pennsylvania to the government of the United States of America.
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Pennsylvania Department of Education Standards for Civics and Government, History, and Economics Covered by Our American Democracy: Civics, Citizenship, and Government Course
Subject Area- 5: Civics and Government
Standard Area- 5: Principles and Documents of Government
5.1.9: Grade 9
Standard
5.1.9.A: Apply examples of the rule of law as related to individual rights and the common good.
5.1.9.B: Analyze the major arguments advanced for different systems of government.
5.1.9.C: Analyze the principles and ideals that shape the United States government:
Liberty
Democracy
Justice
Equality
5.1.9.D: Compare and contrast the basic principles and ideals found in significant documents:
Declaration of Independence
United States Constitution
Bill of Rights
Pennsylvania Constitution
5.1.9.E: Demonstrate an understanding of how the PA Constitution and the US Constitution co-exist.
5.1.9.F: Analyze the role political symbols play in civil disobedience and patriotic activities.
5.1.12: Grade 12
5.1.12.A: Analyze the sources, purposes, functions of law, and how the rule of law protects individual rights and promotes the common good.
5.1.12.B: Employ historical examples and political philosophy to evaluate the major arguments advanced for the necessity of government.
5.1.12.C: Evaluate the application of the principles and ideals in contemporary civic life:
Liberty/Freedom
Democracy
Justice
Equality
5.1.12.D: Evaluate state and federal powers based on significant documents and other critical sources:
Declaration of Independence
United States Constitution
Bill of Rights
Pennsylvania Constitution
5.1.12.E: Analyze and assess the rights of people as written in the PA Constitution and the US Constitution.
5.1.12.F: Evaluate the role of nationalism in uniting and dividing citizens.
Standard Area-5.2: Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship
5.2.9: Grade 9
5.2.9.A: Contrast the rights and responsibilities of a citizen in a democracy with a citizen in an authoritarian system.
5.2.9.B: Analyze strategies used to resolve conflicts in society and government.
5.2.9.C: Examine political leadership and public service in a republican form of government.
5.2.9.D: Analyze citizens’ roles in the political process toward the attainment of goals for individual and public good.
5.2.12: Grade 12
5.2.12.A: Evaluate an individual’s civil rights, responsibilities, and obligations in various contemporary governments.
5.2.12.B: Examine the causes of conflicts in society and evaluate techniques to address those conflicts.
5.2.12.C: Evaluate political leadership and public service in a republican form of government
5.2.12.D: Evaluate and demonstrate what makes competent and responsible citizens.
Standard Area-5.3: How Government Work
5.3.9 Grade 9
5.3.9.A: Examine the process of checks and balances among the three branches of government, including the creation of law.
5.3.9.B: Analyze the roles of local, state and national governments in policy-making.
5.3.9.C: Explain how government agencies create, amend, and enforce policies in local, state, and national governments.
5.3.9.D: Explain how citizens participate in choosing their leaders through political parties, campaigns, and elections.
5.3.9.E: Compare and contrast the different election processes for local, state, and national offices.
5.3.9.F: Explain the Supreme Court’s role in interpreting the U.S. Constitution:
Individual rights
States’ rights
Civil Rights
5.3.9.G: Analyze the influence of interest groups in the political process.
5.3.9.H: Evaluate the importance of freedom of the press and the political influence of mass media.
5.3.9.I: Explain various types of taxes and their purposes.
5.3.9.J: Compare and contrast various systems of government.
5.3.12: Grade 12
5.3.12.A: Analyze the changes in power and authority among the three branches of government over time.
5.3.12.B: Compare and contrast policy-making in various contemporary world governments.
5.3.12.C: Evaluate how government agencies create, amend, and enforce regulations.
5.3.12.D: Evaluate the roles of political parties, interest groups, and mass media in politics and public policy.
5.3.12.E: Evaluate the fairness and effectiveness of the Unties State electoral process, including the Electoral College.
5.3.12.F: Analyze landmark United States Supreme Court Interpretations of the Constitution and its Amendments.
5.3.12.G: Evaluate the impact of interest groups in developing public policy.
5.3.12.H: Evaluate the role of mass media in setting public agenda and influencing political life.
5.3.12.I: Evaluate tax policies of various states and countries.
5.3.12.J: Evaluate critical issues in various contemporary governments.
Standard Area-5.4 How International Relationships Function
5.4.9: Grade 9
5.4.9.A: Explain how United States foreign policy is developed.
5.4.9.B: Explain why and how different foreign policy tools are used to advance a nation’s self interest (e.g., diplomacy, economic aid, military aid, sanctions, treaties).
5.4.9.C: Identify the role of international organizations.
5.4.9.D: Analyze the various mass media outlets and their influence on global issues.
5.4.9.E: Identify the politics of interest groups (e.g., business and labor organizations, ethnic and religious organizations) on foreign policy.
5.4.12: Grade 12
5.4.12.A: Examine foreign policy perspectives, including realism, idealism, and liberalism.
5.4.12.B: Evaluate the effectiveness of foreign policy tools in various current issues confronting the United States (e.g., diplomacy, economic aid, military aid, sanctions, treaties).
5.4.12.C: Evaluate the effectiveness of international organizations, both governmental and non-governmental.
5.4.12.D: Evaluate the role of mass media in world politics.
5.4.12.E: Compare and contrast the policies of various interest groups and evaluate their impact on foreign policy.
Subject area 8: History
Standard Area 8.1: Historical Analysis and Skill Development
8.1.9: Grade 9
8.1.9.A: Compare patterns of continuity and change over time, applying context of events.
8.1.12: Grade 12
8.1.12.A: Evaluate patterns of continuity and rates of change over time, applying context of events.
Standard Area 8.2: Pennsylvania History
8.2.9: Grade 9
8.2.9.A: Contrast the role groups and individuals from Pennsylvania played in the social, political, cultural, and economic development of the U.S.
8.2.9.B: Compare the impact of historical documents, artifacts, and places in Pennsylvania which are critical to U.S. history.
8.2.9.C: Compare and contrast how continuity and change in Pennsylvania are interrelated throughout U.S. history:
Belief systems and religions
Commerce and industry
Technology
Politics and government
Physical and human geography
Social organizations
8.2.9.D: Interpret how conflict and cooperation among groups and organizations in Pennsylvania have influenced the growth and development of the US:
Ethnicity and race
Working conditions
Immigration
Military conflict
Economic stability
8.2.12: Grade 12
8.2.12.A: Evaluate the role groups and individuals from Pennsylvania played in the social, political, cultural, and economic development of the US and the world.
8.2.12.B: Evaluate the impact of historical documents, artifacts, and places in Pennsylvania, which are critical to U.S. history and the world.
8.2.12.C: Evaluate how continuity and change in Pennsylvania are interrelated to the US and the world:
Belief systems and religions
Commerce and industry
Technology
Politics and government
Physical and human geography
Social organizations
8.2.12.D: Evaluate how conflict and cooperation among groups and organizations in Pennsylvania have influenced the growth and development of the US and the world:
Ethnicity and race
Working conditions
Immigration
Military conflict
Economic stability
Standard Area 8.3: United States History
8.3.9: Grade 9
8.3.9.A: Compare the role groups and individuals played in the social, political, cultural, and economic development of the U.S.
8.3.9.B: Compare the impact of historical documents, artifacts, and places which are critical to the U.S.
8.3.9.C: Analyze how continuity and change have impacted the United States.
Belief systems and religions:
Commerce and industry
Technology
Politics and government
Physical and human geography
Social organizations
8.3.9.D: Interpret how conflict and cooperation among groups and organizations have impacted the growth and development of the U.S:
Ethnicity and race
Working conditions
Immigration
Military conflict
Economic stability
8.3.12: Grade 12
8.3.12.A: Evaluate the role groups and individuals from the U.S. played in the social, political, cultural, and economic development of the world.
8.3.12.B: Evaluate the impact of historical documents, artifacts, and places in U.S. history, which are critical to world history.
Subject area 6: Economics
Standard Area 6.1 – Scarcity and Choice
6.1.9: Grade 9
6.1.9.C: Explain the opportunity cost associated with government policies.
6.1.9.D: Explain how incentives cause people to change their behavior in predictable ways.
6.1.12: Grade 12
6.1.12.D: Predict how changes in incentives may affect the choices made by individuals, businesses, communities, and nation.
6.1.12.C: Analyze the opportunity cost of decisions made by individuals, businesses, communities, and nations.
Standard Area 6.2 – Markets and Economic Systems
Grade 9
6.2.9: Grade 9
6.2.9.E: Analyze the characteristics of economic expansion, recession, and depression.
6.2.9.G: Compare and contrast various economic systems.
6.2.12: Grade 12
6.2.12.E: Evaluate the health of an economy (local, regional, national, global) using economic indicators.
Standard Area 6.3 – Functions of Government
6.3.9: Grade 9
6.3.9.A: Analyze the process through which government provides public goods and services.
6.3.9.B: Examine how and why the government acts to regulate and stabilize the state and national economy.
6.3.9.C: Compare and contrast the taxation policies of the local, state, and national governments.
6.3.9.D: Explain why governments limit or promote international trade.
6.3.12: Grade 12
6.3.12.A: Evaluate the costs and benefits of government decisions to provide public goods and services.
6.3.12.B: Assess the government's role in regulating and stabilizing the state and national economy.
6.3.12.C: Evaluate the social, political, and economic costs/benefits of potential changes to taxation policies.
6.3.12.D: Evaluate the role that governments play in international trade.