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Mr.

Sparks

AUGUST 24, 2015

LIBERTY MIDDLE SCHOOL

WELCOME TO

CIVICS
7TH GRADE

EMAIL: Adam.Sparks@OCPS.NET

Rm 148

Syllabus - 2015-2016

The social studies


Instructional Goals in Civics
curriculum focuses on
*American Citizenship
*Overview of the Federal
skills useful for the 21st
Government
*State and Local Government
*Introduction to Elections and
century middle school
in Florida
Political Parties
classroom, and knowledge *Foundations of American
*Global Affairs and U.S.
Government
Foreign Policy
that focuses on two forms
of student engagement:
Three Branches of Government
civics content and civic
life. It aims to involve
students in critical and
higher-order thinking, to
teach students to be a
"life-long learner," and to
present students with
multiple perspectives.

GRADING POLICY
Classwork)))))))))))300)points
Tests))))))))))))))))))))300)points
Projects))))))))))))))200)points
Quizzes)))))))))))))))100)points
Homework)))))))))100 points

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Materials Required:
* Headphones/earbuds
* Loose Leaf Paper
* Highlighters (2 colors)
Pencils & pens (black or blue ink)
*
* Markers (1 pack)
* Folder

What do I want my students to learn from


technology?
COURSE MATERIALS
Students are to have
the following materia
ls
with them everyday!

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Google Drive Notebook Students will be keeping a Google Drive Notebook


for Civics. The notebook should contain notes and
assignments for Civics only. Students
will need to access the Google Drive
FROM THE
TEACHER
Notebook every day. The Google
Tu
toring is
Drive Civics Notebook will be graded
available on
on a regular basis.

Homework -

select days
by appointment.

Students are assigned homework once


a week using Edmodo or Google Drive.
Failure to turn in homework by deadline for
grading on student progress reports or
report cards may hinder the students grade.
If students do not have access to the Internet
at home, they will still be able to complete
their homework.

What is expected of me?


Citizenship & Classwork
Students are expected to
begin working upon
entering the classroom
unless otherwise instructed.

1. !

Charged Chrome Book

2. !

Edmodo Account Info

3. !

Google Account Info

4.!

Online Textbook Info

5.!

Paper/pens/pencils

Make-up-work - all

students are expected to


make up ALL classwork
missed during an absence.
Students have to submit the work for each
class day absent. Likewise, previously assigned
work is due the date of the return.

Class website~ All students

are expected to check Edmodo, as well


as the class website on a daily basis.

Bellwork: The first 7


minutes of class are spent
on bell work.

Submissions: All assignments


will be submitted via Edmodo
unless stated otherwise.

Classwork: Students will

Participation: Students can


receive up to 3 points per day for
displaying positive behavior,
participating, and being
prepared.

complete all class work


using Edmodo and their
Google Drive Notebook.

Important Info!

Our Digital Classroom ~


Students are expected to
participate in all aspects of the
classroom-learning
environment, including our
digital classroom, in order to
advance their knowledge of
Civics and to preparefor the
Civics End-Of-Course exam.

Students are expected to


be positive, respectful,
attentive, and prepared
for all class meetings as
well as on any online
digital activity in class
such as Edmodo, Google
Docs or the class website.

Technology CARE -

It is also expected that students do not bring


food or beverages to the classroom. Students are
expected to treat the classroom materials that
have been provided for them with respect.
Students must make a habit of cleaning up their
workspace.

End-of-Course Exam
There will be an EOC exam
given at the end of the year,
covering the entire Civics
Course. The EOC score will
be weighted 30% of the
students final grade for
this course.

Dos and Donts For a safe classroom environment


to exist, put downs or namecalling, and any other offensive
actions, will result in immediate
disciplinary action.

COURSE SCHEDULE
1st 9 weeks

2nd 9 weeks

1. !Citizenship

1. !Establishing a US Government

2. Forms of Government

2. !Origins of US Government

3. !Systems of Government

3. Purposes of US Government

4. Influential People

4. Roles Rights Responsibilities of

5. !Historical Documents

5. !Organization and Function

6. !Declaration of Independence

Citizens

of Government

4th 9 weeks

3rd 9 weeks

1. Federal Government

1. Global Policy and You

2. !Elections and Campaigns

2. State and Local Governments

3. United States Court System

3.

4. Global Policy and You

4. EOC EXAM 2016

Review for EOC

5. Economics
6.

Complete Service Learning


Projects

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