Learning Target #1
I can explain the importance of compromise in the development and application of the Constitution.
Importance of compromise and development in the Constitution.
Chapter 2: Section 4 (pg. 54)
Answer questions 7-9 (pg.63)
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Crash Course History: Constitutional Compromises
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Learning Target #2
I can explain how democratic ideals are reflected in the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution.
Democratic Ideals in Declaration of Independence (71Republic - Right-Center Bias)
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Democratic Ideals in the U.S. Constitution (Video - Khan Academy)
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Democratic Ideals. This new project from The New York Time magazine takes a look at our countries history and government.
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Democratic Ideals. PDF version of the 1619 Project
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Learning Target #3
I can analyze the roles and responsibilities of citizens.
Roles of Citizens
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Roles and Responsibilities of citizens in a democracy.
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Learning Target #4
I can identify my own political ideology and explain why my participation is important.
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Take the Political Ideology Quiz to see where you fall.
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Learning Target #5
I can explain how the different processes work in presidential, congressional, state, and local elections.
Election Processes Explained
Learning Target #6
I can explain how the balance of power between national and state governments has been interpreted differently over time.
Textbook Chapter 4 Federalism - pg. 102 - Dividing and Sharing Power
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Learning Target #7
I can analyze the changing roles and influence of individuals, political parties, interest groups and the media on political institutions over time.
Textbook -
Chapter 18 (Lesson 2 - pg. 546) Chapter 19 (Lessons 1-4 - pg. 572) Chapter 20 (Lessons 1-3 - pg. 606)
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Learning Target #8
I can analyze how changes in technology influenced political communication and behavior.
Learning Target #9
I can evaluate how political participation has been shaped by unique circumstances of time and place and how they impact my life.
Learning Target #10
I can construct an argument (using claim, evidence, and reasoning) about what action(s) I will take and what responsibilities I have as a member of society in the United States.
This is your Quarter 1 - Spread the Word project.
How can we use historical documents to inform and motivate community members to be active in our local, state, and federal government?
How can we use historical documents to inform and motivate community members to be active in our local, state, and federal government?