Textbooks used:

            Civics in Practice: Principles of Government and Economics- Holt McDougal (primary  textbook)

            We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution- Center for Civic Education

            American Government: Freedom, Rights, Responsibilities- Steck-Vaughn

            Economics: Concepts and Applications- Steck- Vaughn

Each student will receive a copy of Civics in Practice and a CD of the book upon request (please see note on signature form).  Textbooks/CD’s must be returned at the end of the semester or a fine will be issued!  Students are also expected to maintain a notebook which will act as an important learning tool.  Some material provided in class will be covered in more depth than the textbook supplies- students are expected to study their notes as well as use the textbook! 

Course Objectives: Virginia Standards of Learning CE.1a- CE.14.   All of the objectives are listed at the end of the course outline. SOL’s will be referenced throughout the course outline. Please note: Students will be taking an SOL test in January covering this material.

Goals of the Civics/Economics Curriculum: The student will be able to:

• Demonstrate knowledge of the foundations and processes of American constitutional government.
• Explain the process of becoming a U.S citizen and describe the rights and duties they have as citizens.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the economic process and U. S. economic policies.
• Be able to interpret maps, charts and graphs and analyze political cartoons.
• Be able to analyze historical data, develop historical comprehension skills, and interpret primary and secondary source documents.