SS121.1
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Civics Standard 1.1 - Level 12
Students know and understand what government is and what purpose it serves.
Standard in Kid Friendly Language
What is government?
How did governments form throughout history?
What does a government do?
Standard Unwrapped
KNOW
The origin and purposes of government.
The term state is defined and theories such as evolutionary, force, divine right, and social contact theory attempt to explain why states were created.
The four basic purposes of a state are identified:
- maintaining social order
- providing public services
- providing national security
- making economic decisions
ABLE TO DO
- Describe the origin and purposes of government.
- Describe what a "state" is and the theories of its creation.
Instructional Strategies
Text
Powerpoint Presentation
Lecture/Discussion
Notes
Video Series (Origins of Government)
Assessment Strategies
Chapter Test
Unit Test
Resources
Ch 1/Sect 1 Activity on John Locke (Glencoe)
