Third Quarter
Why war?
We will ask questions about and search for answers to better understand the United States involvement in the following wars:
The Revolutionary War
The French and Indian war
The Civil War
World War II
Essential Question
How do events from the past affect our lives today as American citizens?
We will ask questions about and search for answers to better understand the United States involvement in the following wars:
The Revolutionary War
The French and Indian war
The Civil War
World War II
Essential Question
How do events from the past affect our lives today as American citizens?
Second Quarter - Native Americans/Colonization
Our 2nd Quarter will begin with our Blood in the River projects. You and your partners will use the rubric and guidelines given to you in class to complete your project within 4 class periods. Presenting your project to the class will also be required. Use Edmodo to communicate with each other outside of school.
First Quarter -- Civics and Americans right to vote
Read this tonight (9/4) to help you with the essay question:
Why is the Constitution still important to us today?
Here are some simple reasons:The law is the set of rules that we live by. The Constitution is the highest law. It belongs to the United States. It belongs to all Americans.The Constitution says how the government works. It creates the Presidency. It creates the Congress. It creates the Supreme Court.
The Constitution lists some key rights. Rights are things that all people have just because they are alive. By listing the rights, they are made special. They are made safe. The Bill of Rights is a part of the Constitution. The Bill of Rights lists many rights of the people.
The Constitution lists some key rights. Rights are things that all people have just because they are alive. By listing the rights, they are made special. They are made safe. The Bill of Rights is a part of the Constitution. The Bill of Rights lists many rights of the people.
This quarter we will be focusing on the study of civics, the roles, rights, and responsibilities of citizens, the organization and function of government, and the voting process. We will begin by learning about the Constitution and our former presidents.
Citizens
The United States is a nation made up of immigrants. Living in the United States does not make you an American citizen. One who lives in the United States may be
- aliens: people who have left another country to come to the States, but are not citizens yet. They have some of the same rights as citizens, but cannot vote in elections.
- nationals: natives of American territorial possessions. They are entitled to the nation's protection.
- citizens: persons born in the US or to US citizens in foreign countries. People in other countries may apply for and pass a citizenship test. They are then called naturalized citizens.
Citizens have the right to participate in their government. The most important right that citizens have is the right to vote. This gives people a voice in the government. Citizens may also serve on a jury.
Click here to play Ben's Word Find and select the citizenry puzzle. How many words can you find?