Government syllabus
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Government Syllabus Ms. Aquilini [email protected] Course Description: The focus of this course is a government and citizenship program that prepares todays students to be tomorrow’s decision-makers. The course employs case studies in citizenship, government, and law that provide students life examples of civic participation. The course meets one half of the graduation requirements for first year Social Studies. Competencies: Students will demonstrate an understanding of the nature of governments, and the fundamental ideals of government of the United States. Students will demonstrate an understanding of major provisions of the United States and New Hampshire Constitutions, and the organization and operation of the government at all levels including the legislative, executive, and judicial branches. Students will demonstrate an understanding of the relationship of the United States to other countries, and the role of the United States in world affairs. Students will demonstrate an understanding of the rights and responsibilities of the citizenship, and the ability to apply their knowledge of local, state, and national government through the political process and citizen involvement. Course Topics:
Transcript of Government syllabus
Government Syllabus
Course Description:
The focus of this course is a government and citizenship program that prepares todays students to be tomorrow’s decision-makers. The course employs case studies in citizenship, government, and law that provide students life examples of civic participation. The course meets one half of the graduation requirements for first year Social Studies.
Competencies:
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the nature of governments, and the fundamental ideals of government of the United States.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of major provisions of the United States and New Hampshire Constitutions, and the organization and operation of the government at all levels including the legislative, executive, and judicial branches.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the relationship of the United States to other countries, and the role of the United States in world affairs.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the rights and responsibilities of the citizenship, and the ability to apply their knowledge of local, state, and national government through the political process and citizen involvement.
Course Topics:
The Foundations of GovernmentThe Legislative BranchThe Executive Branch, Parties, ElectionsThe Judicial Branch and Bill of RightsState and Local Government
Expectations:
Come to class prepared Keep a binder for notes and handouts Keep your cell phones off and away (zipped in your bag)
Come to class on time
Grading:
Grading will be done on a point system. All assignments in and out of class will count toward your grade. You will be graded on class assignments, homework, projects, quizzes, tests, and writing. A “rough” breakdown of percentages is: 25% project based learning and writing, 25% in class activities, 35% tests and quizzes, 15% participation/ preparation.
*Please refer to student handbook for the following policies: late work, cell phones, hats, iPods, etc.
