American Democracy and the Promise of Justice

CONTENTS OF CURRICULUM UNIT 19.03.07

  1. Unit Guide
  1. Introduction 
  2. There will be two different focuses in this lesson.
  3. Demographics
  4. Content
  5. Teaching Strategies
  6. Classroom Activities
  7. Bibliography
  8. Appendix
  9. Endnotes

The Different Types of Government and The Vote

Kimberly Aisha Jim

Published September 2019

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Appendix

Social Studies

1.C1.1 Apply values of respect, responsibility, equality, and fairness as a member of a community

1.H4.1 Explain and explore the origins of key American symbols, documents, landmarks, holidays, and leaders as well as their importance from the past to the present in our country. • Leaders include but are not limited to local and/or Tribal leaders, state leaders, and national leaders.

1.C3.3 Explain how community groups work to accomplish common tasks and fulfill responsibilities. • Such as voting, volunteering, community clean-up or recycling campaigns, community fundraising for disaster relief, and becoming informed on current issues.

1.C3.2 Explain the role and function of local governments. • Key functions include but are not limited to make laws, carry out laws, enforce laws, manage conflicts, and protect the community. • Key concepts include but are not limited to the type of government and its leaders including the current Governor and President and Vice President.

• Key concepts include but are not limited to the type of government and its leaders including the current Governor and President and Vice President.

Writing

1.W.03 Write narratives in which they recount two or more appropriately sequenced events, include some details regarding what happened, use temporal words to signal event order, and provide some sense of closure.

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