Monday, April 6, 2020 Shutdown Day #22
Grade 12: Participation in Government and Civics
This course aims to provide students with opportunities to become engaged in the political process by acquiring the knowledge and practicing the skills necessary for active citizenship. Content specifications are not included, so that the course can adapt to present local, national, and global circumstances, allowing teachers to select flexibly from current events to illuminate key ideas and conceptual understandings. Participation in government and in our communities is fundamental to
the success of American democracy.
12.G1 FOUNDATIONS of AMERICAN DEMOCRACY: The principles of American democracy are reflected in the Constitution and the Bill of Rights and in the organization and actions of federal, state, and local government entities. The interpretation and application of American democratic principles continue to evolve and be debated. 12.G1a Enlightenment ideas such as natural rights, the social contract, popular sovereignty, and representative government greatly influenced the framers of the Constitution and Bill of Rights.
bkovalchik@apw.cnyric.org
Permalinks:
C19 Tracker
Amendments Summarized
Constitution of the United States
So, I have been thinking about how I'm supposed to stay in "Review Mode" and this seems to be a good time to revisit our initial conversation about "The Proper Role of Government." I don't want to make this political, so let's leave the partisan aspects of this by the way side. What I would ask is, what examples have you seen in this crisis of government acting properly and government acting improperly? All in your opinion of course.....
This course aims to provide students with opportunities to become engaged in the political process by acquiring the knowledge and practicing the skills necessary for active citizenship. Content specifications are not included, so that the course can adapt to present local, national, and global circumstances, allowing teachers to select flexibly from current events to illuminate key ideas and conceptual understandings. Participation in government and in our communities is fundamental to
the success of American democracy.
12.G1 FOUNDATIONS of AMERICAN DEMOCRACY: The principles of American democracy are reflected in the Constitution and the Bill of Rights and in the organization and actions of federal, state, and local government entities. The interpretation and application of American democratic principles continue to evolve and be debated. 12.G1a Enlightenment ideas such as natural rights, the social contract, popular sovereignty, and representative government greatly influenced the framers of the Constitution and Bill of Rights.
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bkovalchik@apw.cnyric.org
apwhistoryecon@gmail.com
Permalinks:
C19 Tracker
Amendments Summarized
Constitution of the United States
So, I have been thinking about how I'm supposed to stay in "Review Mode" and this seems to be a good time to revisit our initial conversation about "The Proper Role of Government." I don't want to make this political, so let's leave the partisan aspects of this by the way side. What I would ask is, what examples have you seen in this crisis of government acting properly and government acting improperly? All in your opinion of course.....
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