The Rise, Fall, and Rise Again of the Civil Rights Movement

Implementing District Standards

SSCG3 Demonstrate knowledge of the U.S. Constitution.

3. Explain the fundamental principles upon which the U.S. Constitution is based; include the rule of law, popular sovereignty, separation of powers, checks and balances, and federalism.

This standard and element are addressed in the first week, when the themes of American government are discussed and continues throughout the semester.

SSCG6 Demonstrate knowledge of Civil Liberties and Civil Rights.

2. Analyze due process law explained in the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments.

This standard and element are addressed in weeks two and three. The Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments are discussed in detail, especially as they relate to Civil Rights.

SSCG4 Demonstrate knowledge of the organization and powers of the national government.

2. Analyze the relationship between the three branches in a system of checks and balances and separation of powers.

SSCG16 Demonstrate knowledge of the operation of the judiciary.

2. Examine how John Marshall established the Supreme Court as an independent, coequal branch of government through his opinion in Marbury v. Madison.
3. Describe how the Supreme Court decides cases.
4. Compare the philosophies of judicial activism and judicial restraint.

These standards and elements are addressed in weeks four, five and six, as students study the laws and court cases surrounding the issue of segregation, particularly those associated with the Brown v. Board cases.

SSCG5 Demonstrate knowledge of the federal system of government described in the U.S. Constitution.

1. e. Analyze the on-going debate that focuses on the balance of power between state and national governments.

This standard and element are addressed in week seven, as students discover how states' rights were used as justification for denying rights to African Americans.

SSCG7 Describe how thoughtful and effective participation in civic life is characterized by obeying the law, paying taxes, serving on a jury, participation in the political process, performing public service, registering for military duty, being informed about current issues, and respecting differing opinions.

This standard is addressed throughout the semester, as students participate in a community action project or political campaign.