Integrated Social Studies

Integrated Social Studies : 1st 12 weeks is Civics .

Integrated Social Studies Syllabus

 Text: Civics Today: Citizenship, Economics, and You. (2007) McGraw-Hill Glencoe.

             This course combines a study of basic government and economics. It is intended to help the student understand what it means to be a citizen and how the citizen interacts with the government and the economy. This understanding will enable the student to make reasoned political and economic decisions and to take effective political and economic action when necessary. Emphasis is placed on the relationship between the individual citizen and government and our free market economy. Students will study how governmental processes work and how participation in these processes affects the citizen’s lives, the impact of the Constitution, the concepts of economics under different economic systems, the key influences on economic systems, and the growing interdependence of economies and governments.

 Key Questions:

-What are civic life, politics, and government?
-What are the foundations of the American political system?
-How does the government established by the Constitution embody the purposes, values, and principles of American democracy?

-What is the relationship of the United States to other nations and world affairs?
-What are the roles, rights, responsibilities, and duties of the citizen in American democracy?

-What are economics and economic systems?
-What are the key concepts and influences of/on economic systems?

 Instructional Delivery Plan:                                   
1. Lecture
2. Hands-on, multiple intelligence activities

3. Collaboration
4. Independent and group learning

5. Oral presentations
6. Various technological mediums

 Assessment Plan:                                                     
1. Rubrics for chapter notebooks
2. Rubrics for chapter tests

3. Rubrics for unit projects

4. Grading scale as stated in student handbook
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Grading Procedure:
           
Performance Work=20% OF TOTAL GRADE

Student Projects =20% OF TOTAL GRADE

Summative Work=60% OF TOTAL GRADE        

 Homework Policy:                                    
Homework will be assigned as needed.  If there is time, you may work on it in class, but I expect it to be turned in on the next day unless otherwise noted.  No students will be allowed to make up missed daily assignments (handouts, quizzes, etc..) without an excused absence. 

Gifted and Talented                                
Any student identified as gifted and talented in this subject will be given additional enrichment materials which have been supplied by the Glencoe Textbook Company.

 Classroom Rules:                                    
1.
Always bring materials to class.  If you miss an assignment because you are not prepared, you will receive a zero for that day.
2. Respect your teacher and your classmates.

3.
Pay attention.  No sleeping or putting your head down on the desk.
4.
Be on time.  I follow the school tardy policy.
5.
No food or drinks at any time.
6.
If you vandalize something, you will pay for it and spend your break cleaning it.
7. Stay in the classroom.  No excessive restrooms breaks!

8.
When you wish to speak in class raise your hand and wait for the teacher to call on you.

Dear Parent/Guardian:

This syllabus is for you as well as for your child.  If you have any questions about the syllabus or your child’s progress, feel free to call me at the high school.  Students are required to keep a notebook for this class.  If you will look over it and ask about its contents, I am certain your child will learn and remember more. Please date and sign on the line below verifying you have read this syllabus.  Your child will receive a grade for returning this. 

Thank you, Jeffrey Stamps