Ft.

Braden School
7th Grade
Civics

Textbook: Civics: Economics & Geography, McGraw Hill, 2013

Teacher: Ms. Cara Garrett
Email: garrettc@leonschools.net
Phone: (850) 488 9374
Remind 101: Text the message @mrscgarre to the number 81010

Course Description:
Examines the principles, functions, and organization of government; the origins of the American political
system; the roles, rights, responsibilities of United States citizens; and methods of active participation in our
political system.

Mandatory Materials:
Pencils
Pens (blue and black ONLY)
Highlighter (any color)
Textbook (online textbook)
Consumable Unit Tear-outs
Loose-leaf paper (wide or college-ruled) (may also have the pre-printed AVID Cornell-note paper)

Tardies
Because class time is important and irreplaceable, it is important that you come to class every day. You must
be in your seat with all materials when the bell rings or you will be considered TARDY. Please refer to the
student handbook/agenda to reference our school tardy policy.

Make-Up Work Policy:

I DO NOT TAKE LATE WORK! The only work that can be made up is work missed due to an absence. It is up
to the student to obtain missed work from the day(s) missed from the teacher. Make-up work is due no later
than (5) five days after the student returns to school. After that they will receive a (0) zero.

Grading Policy:
Total accumulated points will determine grades. I will update Pinpoint no less than once a week. Grades will
be derived from the following types of assignments:
End of Course Exam Mid-Term Exam Binder Checks
Class Participation Quizzes Tests
Student Service Learning Group Work
Class Assignments Homework

Civics End of Course (EOC) Exam: As required by State of Florida legislation, all students enrolled in
Civics will take an End of Course Exam in late spring. This test will count as 30% of the students overall
average grade.

Cara Garrett
Social Studies Department
Fort Braden School
 Grade 7: Civics NGSSS and Class Schedule

Geography
Standard 1: Understand how to use maps and other geographic representations, tools, and technology to report
information.
Standard 2: Understand physical and cultural characteristics of places.
Standard 3: Understand the relationships between the Earth's ecosystems and the populations that dwell within
them.
Standard 4: Understand the characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations.
Standard 5: Understand how human actions can impact the environment.
Standard 6: Understand how to apply geography to interpret the past and present and plan for the future.
Economics
Standard 1: Understand the fundamental concepts relevant to the development of a market economy.
Standard 2: Understand the fundamental concepts relevant to the institutions, structure, and functions of a national
economy.
Standard 3: Understand the fundamental concepts and interrelationships of the United States economy in the
international marketplace.
Civics and Government
Standard 1: Demonstrate an understanding of the origins and purposes of government, law, and the American
political system.
Standard 2: Evaluate the roles, rights, and responsibilities of United States citizens, and determine methods of active
participation in society, government, and the political system.
Standard 3: Demonstrate an understanding of the principles, functions, and organization of government.
Standard 4: Demonstrate an understanding of contemporary issues in world affairs, and evaluate the role and impact
of United States foreign policy.

First Nine Weeks

Class Introduction and Orientation
Unit 1 Citizenship
Roots of September 11th
Unit 2 Voting, Elections and Political Parties
Unit 3 Foundations of American Democracy
Required Instruction Florida Statutes 1003.42
Second Nine Weeks
Student Service Learning Component (Civic and Political Engagement)
Unit 4 The United States Constitution
Unit 5 Amendments to the United States Constitution
Unit 6A American Government: Legislative Branch
Required Instruction Florida Statutes 1003.42
Cumulative Mid-Term Exam
Third Nine Weeks
Classroom to the Courtroom American Legal System
Unit 6B American Government: Executive Branch
Unit 6C American Government: Judicial Branch
Unit 7 The State Government and Its Constitution
Unit 8 Your Local Government
Contemporary Issues and World Affairs
Required Instruction Florida Statutes 1003.42
Fourth Nine Weeks
Student Service Learning Component (Civic and Political Engagement Unit)
Contemporary Issues and World Affairs
Public Policy
End of Course Review and Field Test
Unit 13 Geography Skills
Unit 14 Economics
State End of Course Exam
 Ft. Braden School
7th Grade
Civics

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