Mr. Crueger

brett.crueger@rentonschools.us

6:50-7:20a.m M-Th, 2:03-2:30p.m. M-F, 5th period Conference and Planning

Civics

Course Description:

This course begins with a unit on Civics, focusing on self-government at the local, tribal, federal, and international levels that relies on active participation not passive acquiescence to the actions of others. Students then apply their understandings gained in the areas of civic participation, the balance between the public good and the individual rights, and equal protection under the law, to themes present both in the United States and globally. Students analyze and interpret issues of social justice and human rights throughout the global community through the lens of equity. Students seek to determine how people, policies, practices, schools, and institutions may be used to empower or oppress those least served by national and international decision making. Students analyze and interpret global economics; how countries make decisions regarding scarce resources and how such decisions can lead to international cooperation or conflict. Finally, students analyze and interpret current global conflicts, seeking to understand the causes for these conflicts and possible pathways to resolution.

Course Objectives:

• Students will understand how governments at each level are formed, structured, and maintained; the role citizens play in each level of government; and how various levels of government, including other sovereign nations and international organizations, interact.
• Students will develop a concept for social justice/human rights and analyze how power structures create and address injustices through giving power to some groups while taking away power from others
• Students will analyze economic globalization, the interconnectedness of different global economies and economic systems; how countries and organizations build economic relationships, and the sources and possible solutions to economic conflict
• Students will analyze current global conflicts, seeking to understand the causes for these conflicts and possible pathways to resolution
• Students will be empowered to participate in government and address inequalities in society
• Students will strengthen social studies reading, writing, research, analysis, and interpretation skills

Grading Policy/Grading Scale

• Grades will be based upon the standard A through F scale. Grades are weighted and weekly written work is expected to be completed on time.(See Late Work Policy)
• Instances of academic dishonesty have consequences up to and including loss of credit
• At the end of each quarter you will be given a Community Skills grade based upon each day you fully participate in class activities.*To be outlined in the first week of the trimester*

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