S+Webb+Christopher

Insert Course Name **Syllabus**

Office: Room 135 Social Sciences Dept. Office Phone: 207-992-7984 Office Hours: M,W,F 2:30-5:00**
 * Teacher: Mr.Webb
 * E-mail: christopher.webb@maine.edu**

Knowledge, Concepts, Themes, Patterns of Civics/Government Grades 9-Diploma** a) Explain that the study of government includes the structures, functions, institutions, and forms of government and the relationship of government to citizens in the United States and in other regions of the world. ||
 * =Summary of Unit= ||
 * < From this unit students will acrue knowledge about how the goverment of the United States is structured and how it functions. They will examine how it is structured and what role they play in its operation. Students will also learn about various other forms of government for a means of comparison to the United States. ||  ||   ||   ||
 * **Maine Learning Results-B:Civics and Government

//What understandings are desired?//
•citizens play a crucial role in the function and operation of different systems of government. •there are various types of government in other countries and how they operate compared to ours. ||
 * //Students will understand that:// **(U)** ||
 * •our system of government is unique and why this is so.

//What essential questions will be considered?//
•How do individual citizens play a role in the function of our government as well as that of other countries? •How is our system of government different from other countries? ||
 * **Essential Questions:** **(Q)** ||
 * •Why is our system of government the way it is?

//What key knowledge and skills will students acquire as a result of this unit?//
•Vocabulary; Congress, Parliament, House of Reps, executive, judicial, legislative, etc..
 * < //Students will know:// **(K)** || //Students will be able to:// **(S)** ||

•Key factual information; About each branch of government and its offices, length of terms for President, Congressman, Senators, checks and balances for each branch

•Critical Details; About each branch of government and their respective operations; reason our government is the way it is, Framers, Fear of tyranny |||| •a. explain that the study of government includes the structures, functions institutions, and forms of government and the relationship of government to citizens in the United States and in other regions of the world. •Interpret; Critique different forms of government. •Apply; Use this knowledge in everyday life to become a more informed and knowledgable citizen. •Perspective; Compare various forms of government to one another. •Empathy; Consider the effectiveness of other governments and what ours could do to improve. •Self-Knowledge; Have students be aware of their own role as citizens in this country and be aware of what theirs might be if they travel abroad. ||
 * < There has been an amazing discovery in the middle of the Atlantic, a new continent! Since there are no inhabitants people are rapidly flocking here to create new lives. The only problem is that there is no form of government. Experts from around the globe are gathering to present their ideas to the new inhabitants about which form of government should be implemented here. You are an expert in government and politics from your country and it is your job to develop a presentation to the delgates from the island and convince them to adopt your form of government. You will create an iMovie which highlights the key features of your government including its structure, function, operation, and role of the citizenship to present to the delegates. Your presentation should persuade them to adopt your form of government. ||
 * < There has been an amazing discovery in the middle of the Atlantic, a new continent! Since there are no inhabitants people are rapidly flocking here to create new lives. The only problem is that there is no form of government. Experts from around the globe are gathering to present their ideas to the new inhabitants about which form of government should be implemented here. You are an expert in government and politics from your country and it is your job to develop a presentation to the delgates from the island and convince them to adopt your form of government. You will create an iMovie which highlights the key features of your government including its structure, function, operation, and role of the citizenship to present to the delegates. Your presentation should persuade them to adopt your form of government. ||


 * =Expectations= ||
 * Students will be expected to treat one another with respect and courtesy throughout the school year. All students have the right to express their ideas freely and without fear of being criticized.

This class will rely heavily on discussion and sharing ideas therefore participation is expected and encouraged. The more familiar classmates become with one another the better discussions will become and the more learning will ensue.

Students will be expected to complete all tasks in a timely manner.

Students are expected to come to class prepared to contribute to the discussion by performing any required homework. ||

This unit will be worth a total of 200 points. Your final grade will be termined by what percentage of the total points you have recieved.
 * =Benchmarks= ||

Quizzes-10 points each There will be three short quizzes every other day over the material covered in the prior classes.

Test-50 points There will be a comprehensive test at the end of the unit covering all of the material learned during the unit.

Wiki- 30 points Students will be required to make periodic entried in the class wiki and respond to their peers work.

Participation- 20 points Part of the classroom experience is making contributions to the class discussiona nd sharing of dieas, all students will be expected to share during small groups and as a class.

WebQuest- 70 points At the end of the unit students will participate in a WebQuest where thye must create a comic book or iMovie. The product will be worth 30 points and the presentation 40 points. ||


 * =Grading Scale= ||
 * A+ (100-97) A (96-93) A- (92-90) B+ (89-87) B (86-83) B- (82-80) C+ (79-77) C (76-73) C- (72-70) D+ (69-67) D (66-63) D- (62-60) F (59-Below) ||