Course: _____POD _____
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Teacher:
MONTH
CONTENT
Aug. – Unit I:
Sept.
Principles of Government
-Define gov.t & basic powers every govt. holds.
-Describe 4 characteristics of the state.
-ID 4 theories that attempt to explain origins of a state.
-Understand purpose of govt. in US & other countries.
Ms. Andrea Brant
TIME
PA STANDARDS
2
5.3.12 – K:
Wks. Evaluate strengths/weaknesses of various systems of govt.
(autocracy, democracy, oligarchy, republic)
-Classify govt. according to 3 sets of characteristics.
-Define systems of govt. based on who can participate.
-ID different ways that power is distributed:
geographically within a state.
-Describe govt. by power distribution between
executive legislative branches.
Sept.
-Understand the foundation of democracy.
-Analyze the connection s between democracy & the
free enterprise system.
-ID role of Internet in a democracy.
Unit II:
Origins of American Government.
-ID 3 basic concepts of govt. that influence of govt. in
English colonies.
-Explain the sig. of landmark English documents:
1. Magna Carta
2. Petition of Rights
3. English Bill of Rights
-Describe 3 types of colonies that the English est. in
North America.
-Explain how Great Britain’s (GB) colonial policies
contributed to growth of self-govt in Am. Colonies.
-ID some of the steps that led to growing feeling of
colonial unity.
-Compare outcomes of 1st/2nd. Continental Congress
-Analyze ideas in Declaration of Independence.
-Describe drafting of 1st State C – common features
2-3
Wks.
5.1.12-A:
Evaluate major arguments that advance necessity of govt.
5.3.12-B & G:
B: Analyze the responsibilities/powers of national govt.
G: Evaluate how govt. protects/curtails indiv. Rights & impact
of supporting opposing those rights.
8.1.12-A:
Sequential Order of Events.
5.3.12-K
Evaluate strengths & weaknesses of various govt. systems:
(autocracy, democracy, oligarchy, republic)
Sept.
Oct.
Unit II: (cont) Orig. of Am. Govt.
-Describe structure of govt set up under Articles of
Confederation.
-Explain why weaknesses led to critical period for the
govt. in the 1780s.
-Describe how a growing need for a stronger national
govt. led to the Constitutional Convention.
5.1.9-E:
Analyze documents: Articles of Confederation.
5.1.12-H:
Analyze competing position of Framers for basic govt. documents.
5.1.12-E:
Evaluate ideas….shape US & compare documents.
-ID Framers & Constitution & discuss how delegates
organized Philadelphia Convention.
-Compare/contrast VA & NJ Plans.
-Summarize major compromises of delegates to agree to
make changes for new govt.
-Describe delegates reaction to new Constitution.
5.3.12-B:
Analyze the responsibilities/powers of national govt.
-ID opposing sides in fight for ratification/describe the
major arguments for/against the Constitution.
-Describe inauguration of new United States govt.
5.3.12-A & G:
A: Eval. Major arguments for the nec. of govt.
G: Eval. How govt. protects/curtails indiv. rights/responsibilities/
impact of…support those rights.
Unit III:
“Absence of Democratic/Republican Form of Govt”
What Occurs in the Absence of Dem. Govt.?
-Using the Wiemer Republic of Germany (1917 – 1933)
1) Define the purpose of govt.
2) Explain what occurs in the absence of govt/dem. –
responsibility of popular sovereignty.
3) Provide an example of a govt w/out democratic
principles – and the resulting events.
Democratic election process to gain power in order to
establish a National Socialist system of govt. – Nazis –
Adolf Hitler – in place of Wiemer Republic.
2
5.1.12 – A:
Wks. Evaluate major arguments that advance necessity of govt.
5.1.12 – J:
Analyze how the law promotes the common good & protects
individual rights.
5.3.12 – K:
Evaluate strengths/weaknesses of various systems of govt.
(autocracy, democracy, oligarchy, republic)
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CONTENT
Oct.
Holocaust (cont)
Student In-Class Study Material/Strategies:
TIME
Common Core: Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening
 SAS Site -- Common Core ELA
Unit III: Literature Circles
NOVELS: (Lit. Circles) 2 optional novels
 “Night” by Eli Weisel (Holocaust survivor)
 “Maus I & Maus II” by Spiegelman
e) Re: Novels
 Students w/complete detailed text/evaluation
questionnaire to be utilized in a class-byclass “Lit. Circle” (to promote understanding
of how a Holocaust could happen in a
democratic republic through a free election.
Oct.
Guest Speaker: Holocaust Survivor & Civil Right
Activist Judith Meisel
Video: “Schindler’s List” (complete video)
-reinforce Unit II & III re: Holocaust (Loss of
Democracy/Effects via Dem. Process of Elections)
PA STANDARDS
5.1.12 – A:
Evaluate major arguments that advance necessity of govt.
5.1.12 – J:
Analyze how the law promotes the common good & protects
individual rights.
5.3.12 – K:
Evaluate strengths/weaknesses of various systems of govt.
(autocracy, democracy, oligarchy, republic)
a) Significant events that led to the Holocaust.
b) Research victim/survivor of Holocaust & utilize
info. for personal identification.
 Create ID card for a Holocaust victim/survivor
c) Pair/Share: Rev. Martin Niemoeller poem.
 Students utilize victim/survivor info. to explain
the meaning behind Niemoeller poem.
 What could each group have done to help
one another during the Nazi Regime.
d) Analyze pictures of Holocaust – analysis forms
PLN
20
Ms. Andrea Brant
See Above
1
See Above
Night
1
Wk.
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Teacher:
Ms. Andrea Brant
MONTH
CONTENT
TIME
PA STANDARDS
Nov.
Unit IV:
2
The Constitution.
Wks. 5.1.12-E:
-Understand 6 basic principles of the US Constitution &
Evaluate ideas….shape US & compare documents.
significant elements of the Constitution.
5.3.12-B:
Analyze the responsibilities/powers of national govt.
-Describe 4 different ways to formally amend, or change
5.3.12-A & G:
the wording of the Constitution.
A: Eval. Major arguments for the nec. of govt.
-Explain limits of formal amendment process.
G: Eval. How govt. protects/curtails indiv./rights/
-Understand history of 27 amendments to the C.
responsibilities/impact of…support those rights.
-ID how basic legislation has changed the C.
-Explain powers of the executive branch & court in
amending the C.
-Analyze role of party practices/custom in shaping the
Federal Government.
Dec.
Unit V:
Federalism.
-Define Federalism/Explain why Framers chose
Federalism.
-ID powers delegated to/denied to the Nat’l Govt.
-ID powers reserved/denied to the States.
-Understand that the Nat’l Govt holds “exclusive”
powers.
-Explain place of local govts in the Federal System.
-Examine how the Constitution functions as the
“supreme Law of the Land”
-Summarize obligations that the Constitution places on
the nation for the welfare of the States.
-Explain the process for admitting new States to Union.
Examine many/growing areas of coop. federalism
3
Wks.
5.3.12-A & G:
A: Eval. Major arguments for the nec. of govt.
G: Eval. How govt. protects/curtails indiv./rights/
responsibilities/impact of…support those rights
Course: _____POD _____
CURRICULUM MAPPING FORM
Teacher:
Ms. Andrea Brant
MONTH
CONTENT
TIME
PA STANDARDS
Dec.
Unit V – Federalism (cont)
(cont)
-Explain why States make interstate compacts.
5.1.12-E:
-Understand the purpose of the Full Faith & Credit
Evaluate ideas….shape US & compare documents.
Clause.
5.3.12-B:
-Define extradition & explain its purpose.
Analyze the responsibilities/powers of national govt.
-Discuss purpose of the Privileges & Immunities Clause.
5.3.12-A & G:
A: Eval. Major arguments for the nec. of govt.
G: Eval. How govt. protects/curtails indiv./rights/
responsibilities/impact of…support those rights.
Unit VI:
Jan.
9 Elements of Citizenship
9 Elements of Citizenship:
1) Voting in All Elections –right to vote
2) Serving Jury Duty- obligation to serve jury
duty
3) Obeying Our Laws – C “Law of the Land” &
no one is above the law.
4) Paying Taxes – nec. to provide essential
services citizens need/want.
5) Serving in the Military – Congress c/declare
war = 1 of the greatest powers.
6) Respecting Other People – “Melting Pot” –
Spirit of understanding all people.
7) Supporting Education & Schools – America
fears no enemy but ignorance.
8) Giving Back To Your Community- obligation
to give back – community service.
9) Honoring the Past – remembering what h/made
the USA great.
2
5.2.12 – A & G:
A: Citizenship..eval. individual civic rights/responsibilities
Wks.
G: Citizen..evaluate what makes competent/responsibility
citizens.
Course: _____POD _____
CURRICULUM MAPPING FORM
Teacher:
MONTH
CONTENT
TIME
(Part of 9
Unit VII:
1
Elements of The Electoral Process.
Wk.
Citizenship) -Explain why nominating process critical 1st step in the
election process.
-Describe self-announcement, the caucus & conventions
as nominating methods.
-Discuss direct primary as the principal nominating
method in the USA.
-Understand why some candidates use the petition as a
nominating device.
Ms. Andrea Brant
PA STANDARDS
5.3.12-E:
Parties/campaigns…the role of parties in elections & campaigns
5.3.12-F:
Election process..evaluate elements of election process
-Analyze how admn. of elections in the US helps make
democracy work.
-Define role of precincts & polling places in process.
-Describe various ways in which voters can cast their
votes.
-Outline role that voting machines & innovations play in
elections.
-Explain issues raised by campaign spending.
-Describe various sources of campaign funding.
-Examine federal laws that regulate campaign funds.
-Outline role of Fed. Election Commission (FEC)
regarding election finance.
-Describe loopholes in today’s campaign finance laws.
1 of 9
Elements of
Citizenship
 May
MOCK ELECTION
-Students run a Mock Election for valid candidates
* Each grade votes, percentages of school body is
determined (also % /candidate), reflection of gen. pop.
1
Wk.
5.1.12-J:
Analyze how law promotes common good & protects individual
rights.
--campaign materials, ballots, ballot box, polling places, tally,
final results.
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Teacher:
MONTH
CONTENT
End of Veterans Interview Due – Turned In
Feb.
 Orig. info./instructions were issued in Oct.
 Locate veteran to interview.
 Overview instructions for interview
 Due dates – materials needed.
March Unit VIII:
Local Government & Finance
-Describe some differences among counties.
-Examine the govt structure of counties.
-ID functions of counties.
-Analyze need for reform in county govt.
-Examine govts of towns, townships, and special
districts.
-Examine reasons for Am. Shift from rural to urban
society.
-Explain process of incorporation & function of city
charters.
-Contrast major forms of city govt.
-Outline challenges that face suburbs & metro. areas.
-Explain why State govts have a major role in providing
important services.
-ID types of services States & local govts. Provide.
-Analyze the amts. & types of services avail to citizens.
-Describe major Fed. & State limits on raising revenue.
-List 4 principles of sound taxations.
-ID major tax & non-tax sources of State/local revenue.
-Explain the State budget process.
Ms. Andrea Brant
TIME
PA STANDARDS
2
Days Students will have to upload interview with pictures via DVD or
Flash Drive to 2011-12 Brant Interview Folder.
3
Wks.
5.3.12-A:
Analyze/evaluate structure, organization, operation of local &
nat’l govt. including domestic & nat’l policy-making.
5.3.12-D:
Evaluate how independent government agencies create, amend,
enforce regulations.
5.3.12-I:
Evaluate how & why government raises money to pay for its
operations and services.
Course: _____POD _____
MONTH
3rd Wk
of
March
AprilMay
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Teacher:
CONTENT
PSSA
TIME
Ms. Andrea Brant
PA STANDARDS
Juniors  Pds. 104 for 3 Days
Unit IX:
Comparative Political Systems
-Examine elements that made up GB’s unwritten C.
-ID role of British monarch.
-Explain role of Parliament.
-Analyze changes in regional & local British govt.
-Describe British court system.
-Examine early Japanese govt & constitution.
-Summarize structure & functions of National Diet.
-Explain how the prime minister and cabinet perform
the nation’s executive functions.
-Examine Japanese bureaucracy, political parties &
Courts.
-Summarize Mexico’s early political history.
-Examine Mexico’s 3 branches of govt.
-Describe recent changes in Mexico’s national politics.
-Explain how Mexico’s regional/local govt if structured.
-Summarize Russia’s pol. history after Bolshevik Rev.
-Outline structure of Soviet govt.
-Describe Mikhail Gorbachev’s reforms.
-ID events leading to the fall of Soviet Union.-Exam structure of the Russian Govt. today.
-Examine China’s political background.
-Describe China’s govt. today.
4
Wks.
5.2.12-D:
Eval. the political leadership & public service in a republican
form of govt.
5.3.12-K:
Eval. strengths & weaknesses of various govt systems:
(autocracy, democracy, oligarchy, republic)
5.4.12-B:
Analyze US’ interaction w/other nations & got groups in world
events.
May
Research: “This is My Country”
(Time
(Read, Write, Speak, Listen)
Pending)
Indiv. Research on political, econ., cultural and
social elements as they compare to the USA.
Oral Presentation: 3-5 Minutes
FINALS