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An Introduction to American Civics: Mr. Bales
American Civics is designed to help students to develop an enthusiasm for learning and an appreciation for their communities.
Additional information can be attained on the websites CNNfyi.com or go.hrw.com. Students and parents are encouraged to visit these websites to attain information that is relevant to this class.
We will follow the following schedule this the Semester:
Week One: Chapter 1: We the People
Week Two: Chapter 2: Foundations of Government
Week Three: Chapter 3: The US Constitution
Week Four: Chapter 4: Rights & Responsibilities
Week Five: Unit One Review
Week Six: Chapter 5: The Legislative Branch
Week Seven: Chapter 6: The Executive Branch
Week Eight: Chapter 7: The Judicial Branch
Week Nine: Unit 2 Review
Week Ten: Chapter 8: State Government
Week Eleven: Chapter 9: Local Government
Week Twelve: Unit 3 Review
Week Thirteen: Chapter 10: Electing Leaders
Week Fourteen: Chapter 11: The Political System
Week Fifteen: Chapter 12: Paying for Government
Week Sixteen: Unit 4 Review
Week Seventeen: Chapter 13 Citizenship & the Family
Week Eighteen: Midterm Test
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