Foundations of Civics and Economics

This unit on civics fosters critical thinking skills in students as they engage with topics in government, democracy, and U.S. history, providing comprehensive lesson plans that encourage deep analysis, evaluation, and reflection on the principles and dynamics of civic life.

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Standards

C3

Grades

9, 10, 11, 12

Subjects

Federal Government, Executive Branch/Presidency, Voting, Elections, Politics, State/Local Government, Judicial Branch/Supreme Court, Rights and Responsibilities, Foundations of Democracy, Legislative Branch/Congress, Citizenship

Issues

Energy, Discrimination, Civility, Education, Ethics, Economy, Environment, Health Care, Technology, Poverty

Resource Types

Modules (Teaching Unit), Lesson Plans, Professional Development

Teaching Strategies

Analysis, Whole Class, Small Group, Individual Work, Writing, Lecture

Constitution Articles

Article I, Article II, Article III, Article IV, Article V, Article VI, First Amendment, Fifth Amendment, Eighth Amendment, 12th Amendment, 14th Amendment, 15th Amendment, 17th Amendment, 19th Amendment, 20th Amendment, 24th Amendment, 25th Amendment, 26th Amendment, Meaning of Constitution