civics syllabus
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What’s This Class About, Anyway? You’ll be learning about our government, its levels, how it was created, how it has grown, how you are a part of the process and how it continues
to change with time.
Unit 1 A Tradition in Democracy
Unit 2 The Federal Government
Unit 3 State and Local Government
Unit 4 The Citizen in Government
Unit 5 The Citizen in Society
Unit 6 The American Economy
Unit 7 The United States and the World
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Supply List Pens, Pencils,
3 Ring Notebook with Paper, Index Cards,
Glue Stick and one box of kleenex.
Sign Up for Remind 101
Get Take Home Folders signed each week.
Remind 101
Ronna Buckley on Facebook
BRING YOUR SUPPLIES TO CLASS
EVERY DAY
1PARTICIPATE IN THE
LESSONS
2FOLLOW ALL CLASS AND SCHOOL RULES
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7TH GRADE
Civics Ms. Buckley’s Class
Classwork 40%
Tests & Projects 50%
Notebook Grade 10%
Bring all books, materials, and a good attitude to class.
Be in your seat and working when the bell rings.
Follow directions the first time given.
Raise your hand to speak or to leave your seat.
Respect yourself, your classmates, our classroom, and your teacher
Consequences (If you choose to break a rule) 1st offense: verbal warning 2nd offense: break detention 3rd offense: parent contact/ break
detention 4th offense: parent contact/ break
detention 5th offense: office referral Severe disruption: immediate office
referral
I’m looking forward to a great year with you. Welcome to my class.
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