CP+Hodge,+Spencer

=Unit Cover Page=


 * Unit Title:**Civics and Government


 * Grade Level(s):** 9 - Diploma
 * Subject/Topic Area(s):** Knowledge, Concepts, Themes, and Patterns of Civics/Government
 * Key Words:** Government, The Constitution, and Political Parties
 * Designed by:** Spencer Hodge
 * Time Frame:**
 * School District: School:** RSU 9

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 * =Brief Summary of Unit= ||
 * What is government and why do we need it? In this unit students will have the opportunity to explore the value, purpose and role of government not only at the state and federal levels, but on a global scale as well. As a class we will discuss the differences in all kinds of governments all over the world. We will apply current issues to democratic ideals and constitutional principles while also modeling how the state and federal governments work. Students will have the opportunity to compare and contrast the different governments all over the world and show their understanding of how those governments affect and influence the U.S. government as well. Together we will discover the roles that citizens have in their community, state, country and in the world. We will evaluate these roles and ultimately gain the knowledge necessary to create a just and efficient government from scratch.