US Government Curriculum Map

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1			Curriculum Map
2	Course Title: US Government				Grade Level:
3	Pacing	Unit/Lesson	Standard(s)	Content/Main Idea	Assessments	Resources	ISTEP
4	5 Weeks	Topics: Foundation and changing of U.S. Government	Standard 1: The Nature of Politics and Government USG.1.3 Interpret the purposes and functions of government found in the Preamble of the United States Constitution. (Economics) USG.1.4 Compare and contrast types of government including direct democracy, monarchy, oligarchy, and totalitarianism. (History; Individuals, Society and Culture) USG.1.5 Compare and contrast characteristics of limited and unlimited governments and provide historical and contemporary examples of each type of government. USG.1.6 Compare and contrast unitary, confederate, and federal systems of government. USG.1.7 Define and provide examples of constitutionalism, rule of law, limited government, and popular sovereignty in the United States Constitution and explain the relationship of these constitutional principles to the protection of the rights of individuals. (History; Individuals, Society and Culture) USG.1.8 Evaluate the importance of a written constitution in establishing and maintaining the principles of rule of law and limited government. USG.1.9 Evaluate how the United States Constitution establishes majority rule while protecting minority rights and balances the common good with individual liberties. (History; Individuals, Society and Culture) USG.2.1 Summarize the colonial, revolutionary, and Founding-Era experiences and events that led to the writing, ratification, and implementation of the United States Constitution (1787) and Bill of Rights (1791). (History; Individuals, Society and Culture) USG.2.2 Understand the concept of compromise and evaluate its application during the Constitutional Convention. USG.2.3 Analyze and interpret central ideas on government, individual rights, and the common good in founding documents of the United States. USG.2.4 Explain the history and provide examples of foundational ideas of American government embedded in the Founding-Era documents such as: natural rights philosophy, social contract, popular sovereignty, constitutionalism, representative democracy, political factions, federalism, and individual rights. USG.2.5 Identify and explain elements of the social contract and natural rights theories in United States founding-era documents. USG.2.6 Explain how a shared American civic identity is based on commitment to foundational ideas in Founding-Era documents and in core documents of subsequent periods of United States history. (History) USG.2.7 Using primary documents compare and contrast the ideas of the Federalists and the Anti-Federalists regarding the respective roles of state and national government on ratification of the United States Constitution (1787–1788). (History) USG.2.8 Explain the history and provide historical and contemporary examples of fundamental principles and values of American political and civic life, including liberty, security, the common good, justice, equality, law and order, rights of individuals, diversity, popular sovereignty, and representative democracy. (Individuals, Society and Culture)	- Students will be able to differentiate the 3 types of governments -Students will be able to differentiate government and anarachy as well as state and nation in accordance to sovereignty -Students will be able to identify the influences behind the colonists separating from Great Britain -Students will be able to determine the reasons for the Articles of Confederation being America's first government -Students will be able to identify the reasons for the failure of the Articles of Confederation -Students will be able to identify the issues and resolution in the creation of the Constitution including Federalists and Anti-Federalists -Students will be able to identify key principles of the Constitution including limited government, separation of powers, and checks and balances -Students will be able to idenitfy the 3 parts of the Constitution and each's purpose	- Primary Source Analysis Guide -Questions of the Day - Guided Notes Questions - Country of Indiana Activity - Quiz over American Independence -Quiz over Articles of Confederation and the Constitution -Democracy Debate -Confederation Simulation -Constitutional Convention Foldable -Nationa Government Branch Rankings Activity -Bill of Rights Speed Debating	- Anarchy Scenarios -Kurd and Native American Articles - What Demcoracy is and is not Article -Declaration of Independence -Articles of Confederation -Federalist Papers 51 -Constitution -Amendment Posters
5	1 Week	Federalism	Standard 3: Purposes, Principles and Institutions of Government in the United States USG.3.1 Analyze the United States Constitution and explain characteristics of government in the United States, which define it as a federal, presidential, constitutional and representative democracy. USG.3.2 Explain the constitutional principles of federalism, separation of powers, the system of checks and balances, republican government or representative democracy, and popular sovereignty; provide examples of these principles in the governments of the United States and the state of Indiana. USG.3.3 Identify and describe provisions of the United States Constitution and the Indiana Constitution that define and distribute powers and authority of the federal or state government. USG.3.5 Explain the section of Article IV, Section 4, of the United States Constitution which says, “The United States shall guarantee to every State in the Union a Republican form of government.” USG.3.7 Explain the relationships among branches of the United States government and Indiana government, which involve separation and sharing of powers as a means to limited government.	- Students will be able to identify federalism according to the description given in the Constitution by the Founding Fathers -Students will be able to identify the separation of powers and a limited government through the principle of federalism -Students will be able to identify the powers given to the states and national government	-Create a State Project	-Guided Notes Outline
6	3 Weeks	Congress	Standard 3: Purposes, Principles and Institutions of Government in the United States USG.3.2 Explain the constitutional principles of federalism, separation of powers, the system of checks and balances, republican government or representative democracy, and popular sovereignty; provide examples of these principles in the governments of the United States and the state of Indiana. USG.3.3 Identify and describe provisions of the United States Constitution and the Indiana Constitution that define and distribute powers and authority of the federal or state government. USG.3.4 Explain the relationship between limited government and a market economy. (Economics) USG.3.5 Explain the section of Article IV, Section 4, of the United States Constitution which says, “The United States shall guarantee to every State in the Union a Republican form of government.” USG.3.6 Compare and contrast the enumerated, implied and denied powers in the United States Constitution and the Indiana Constitution. USG.3.7 Explain the relationships among branches of the United States government and Indiana government, which involve separation and sharing of powers as a means to limited government. USG.3.8 Describe the fiscal and monetary policies incorporated by the United States government and Indiana government and evaluate how they affect individuals, groups and businesses. (Economics) USG.3.9 Explain how a bill becomes law in the legislative process of the United States and the state of Indiana. USG.3.10 Describe the procedures for amending the United States and Indiana Constitutions and analyze why it is so difficult to amend these Constitutions.	- Students will be able to identify the structure of Congress and how it is set up to limit one group's power -Students will be able to identify the how congress is checked and how it checks the other 2 branches -Students will be able to identify the purpose and role of congress -Students will be able to identify how a bill becomes a law -Students will be able to identify the powers given to congress in the Constitution	- House of Representatives Simulation -Guided Notes -Bell Ringers -Constitutional Analysis sheet -Study Guide - Congress Test -How a Bill becomes a Law Board Game Project	-Primary Sources (Constitution) -Baker v. Carr Court Case Summary -Gerrymandering Game -House of Representatives Simulation -Mr.Smith Goes to Washington Movie -Indiana Congressional Districts website
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1	Course Title: US Government				Grade Level:
2	Pacing	Unit/Lesson	Standard(s)	Content/Main Idea	Assessments	Resources	ISTEP
3	3 Weeks	President	Standard 3: Purposes, Principles and Institutions of Government in the United States USG.3.1 Analyze the United States Constitution and explain characteristics of government in the United States, which define it as a federal, presidential, constitutional and representative democracy. USG.3.2 Explain the constitutional principles of federalism, separation of powers, the system of checks and balances, republican government or representative democracy, and popular sovereignty; provide examples of these principles in the governments of the United States and the state of Indiana. USG.3.3 Identify and describe provisions of the United States Constitution and the Indiana Constitution that define and distribute powers and authority of the federal or state government. USG.3.4 Explain the relationship between limited government and a market economy. (Economics) USG.3.5 Explain the section of Article IV, Section 4, of the United States Constitution which says, “The United States shall guarantee to every State in the Union a Republican form of government.” USG.3.6 Compare and contrast the enumerated, implied and denied powers in the United States Constitution and the Indiana Constitution. USG.3.7 Explain the relationships among branches of the United States government and Indiana government, which involve separation and sharing of powers as a means to limited government. USG.3.12 Analyze the functions of major departments of the executive branch in the United States and in Indiana. (Individuals, Society and Culture) USG.3.13 Explain the electoral process in terms of election laws and election systems on the national, state and local level. USG.3.14 Analyze the election of Benjamin Harrison, Indiana’s only president, his approach to the presidency, his relationship to the legislative branch, and his re-election defeat, considering the effects of party politics and public opinion.	- Students will be able to identify the powers given to the president in the Constitution -Students will be able to identify the role of the executive branch at the state and local level -Students will be able to differentiate the president's implied, enumerated, and denied powers -Students will be able to identify how the president is checked and how the president checks other branches -Students will be able to identify how the role of the president fits into the founding fathers scheme of separation of powers -Students will be able to describe the process of the electoral college -Students will be able to identify the purpose of instituting the electoral college system	- Primary source analysis guides -Presidents Power Quiz -Questions of the Day -Bell Ringers - Changing the Election System Project -President Campaign Poster -Critical Thinking over VP Chapter 9 -Cabinet Position Resumes -Help Wanted Mayor Poster	- Constitution -President's Powers Handout -Website of examples of how presidents have used their power -Electoral College Video
4	3 Weeks	Judicial Branch & Civil Freedoms	Standards 3 & 5 USG.3.2 Explain the constitutional principles of federalism, separation of powers, the system of checks and balances, republican government or representative democracy, and popular sovereignty; provide examples of these principles in the governments of the United States and the state of Indiana. USG.3.7 Explain the relationships among branches of the United States government and Indiana government, which involve separation and sharing of powers as a means to limited government. USG.3.11 Analyze the functions of the judicial branch of the United States and Indiana governments with emphasis on the principles of due process, judicial review and an independent judiciary. USG.3.19 Identify the historical significance of and analyze decisions by the United States Supreme Court about the constitutional principles of separation of powers and checks and balances in such landmark cases as Marbury v. Madison (1803), Baker v. Carr (1962), United States v. Nixon (1974), Clinton v. City of New York (1998) and Bush v. Gore (2000). USG.3.20 Identify the historical significance of and analyze decisions by the United States Supreme Court about the constitutional principle of federalism in cases such as McCulloch v. Maryland (1819), Alden v. Maine (1999) and the denial of certiorari for the Terri Schiavo case (2005). (History; Individuals, Society and Culture) certiorari: a writ from a high court to a low court requesting a transcript of the proceedings of a case for review USG.5.1 Define the legal meaning of citizenship in the United States; identify the requirements for citizenship in the United States and residency in Indiana and understand the criteria used for attaining both. USG.5.2 Analyze the roles and responsibilities of citizens in Indiana and the United States. (Individuals, Society and Culture) USG.5.3 Discuss the individual’s legal obligation to obey the law, serve as a juror, and pay taxes. USG.5.4 Identify and describe the civil and constitutional rights found in the United States Constitution and Bill of Rights and expanded by decisions of the United States Supreme Court; analyze and evaluate landmark cases of the United States Supreme Court concerning civil rights and liberties of individuals. USG.5.5 Identify when it is constitutional for our government to limit the rights of individuals and explain the reasons why the government would want to do this. (History)	- Students will be able to identify the key Supreme Court Cases -Students will be able to identify the role and purpose of the judicial branch -Students will be able to identify the ways the judicial branch checks other branches and how it it is checked by other branches -Students will be able to identify the limits of free speech -Students will be able to idenitfy the history of descriminiation in the US and how the US government has tried to resolve and prevent descrimination	- Supreme Court Case Poster Presentations -Judicial Branch Test -Bell Ringer -Guided Notes -Question of the Day -Freedom of Speech Scenario Worksheet -Protest Flyer -Discrimination PowerPoint Presentation	- Mock Trial Court Cases -Oyez Court Case Website -Mirand v. Arizona Video -Constitutional Freedoms Test
5	3 Weeks	Outside Influences on the Government & Foreign Affairs	Standard 4: The Relationship of the United States to Other Nations in World Affairs USG.3.15 Summarize the evolution of political parties and their ideologies in the American governmental system and analyze their functions in elections and government at national, state and local levels of the federal system. (History; Individuals, Society and Culture) USG.4.1 Compare and contrast governments throughout the world with the United States government in terms of source of the government’s power. USG.4.2 Describe how different governments interact in world affairs. (Individuals, Society and Culture) USG.4.3 Analyze reasons for conflict among nations, such as competition for resources and territory, differences in ideology, and religious or ethnic conflicts. USG.4.4 Provide examples of governmental and non-governmental international organizations and explain their role in international affairs. USG.4.5 Analyze powers the United States Constitution gives to the executive, legislative and judicial branches of government in the area of foreign affairs. USG.4.6 Identify and describe strategies available to the United States government to achieve foreign policy objectives. (Economics; Geography; History; Individuals, Society and Culture USG.4.7 Examine the influence individuals, businesses, labor, and other organizations, interest groups, and public opinion has on United States foreign policy. (Economics) USG.4.8 Identify and explain world issues, including political, cultural, demographic, economic and environmental challenges that affect the United States foreign policy in specific regions of the world. . USG.4.9 Discuss specific foreign policy issues that impact local community and state interests. (Economics; Individuals, Society and Culture) USG.5.6 Explain and give examples of important citizen actions that monitor and influence local, state, and national government as individuals and members of interest groups. USG.5.7 Explain how citizens in the United States participate in public elections as voters and supporters of candidates for public office. USG.5.8 Describe opportunities available to individuals to contribute to the well-being of their communities and participate responsibly in the political process at local, state and national levels of government. USG.5.9 Use information from a variety of resources to describe and discuss current American political issues. (History, Economics, Geography)	- Students will be able to identify the evolution of the 2 major political parties -Students will be able to compare and contrast the American Government to Foreign Governments -Students will be able to identify the different ways the US Government can interact and resolve issues with foreign nations -Students will be able to identify the purpose of interest groups -Students will be able to identify the ways interest groups influence legislators	- Create your own Politcal Party Project -Mock United Nations -Test over Interest Groups & Political Parties -Interest Group poster presentation -Guided Notes -Bell Ringer -Final Exam	-Evolution of Political Parties Timeline -Conservative-Liberal Chart -Political Ideology Spectrum -Foreign Affair Political Cartoon
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