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During Spring Semester 2015, our TR night writing class will focus on a series of Units. Unit 1: Sentence Basics. This unit is divided into 2 lessons with a comprehensive review section at the end of the unit.
Unit 1: US Government & Civics
Grade Level:
6
Subject:
Social Studies
Start Date:
End Date:
Goal Summary:
To understand how democracy is different from others forms of government.
To understand why there are separate branches of government.
To understand what rights citizens have.
To understand how laws can change society.
To understand how to amend a law or get a new law passed
To understand their rights and protections under the law
To find out how to run for public office
To understand how political parties work
To understand the role of lobbyists
To influence public policy
Standards Met:
Essential Questions:
How was American government organized after the Revolutionary War was fought and won?
Compare/contract with other forms of government.
What are ways a citizen may participate in our democracy?
What can citizens do to change laws at the local, state, or national level?
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