9th Grade Civics
CIVICS 9
Credit Value 1.00
The main objective of Civics is to help each student acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to become an informed and prepared civic-minded individual in this great democracy of the United States of America. In order to participate in a constitutional democracy it requires a certain amount of knowledge: the principles and documents of government, rights and responsibilities of citizenship, government processes, and international functions. Each student will also be exposed to the government and history of Pennsylvania.
Credit Value 1.00
The main objective of Civics is to help each student acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to become an informed and prepared civic-minded individual in this great democracy of the United States of America. In order to participate in a constitutional democracy it requires a certain amount of knowledge: the principles and documents of government, rights and responsibilities of citizenship, government processes, and international functions. Each student will also be exposed to the government and history of Pennsylvania.
Google Classroom Code: p9hadj
Curriculum:
1. Citizenship and Participation
2. Foundations of Government
3. Creating a Lasting Government
4. Constitution & Bill of Rights
5. Legislative Branch
6. Executive Branch
7. Judicial Branch and Supreme Court
8. State and Local Government
9. Media and Influence
10. Civil Rights