SS123.3
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Civics Standard 3.3 - Level 12
Students understand the domestic and foreign policy influence the United States has on other nations and how the actions of other nations influence politics* and society of the United States.
Standard in Kid Friendly Language
What has been the United States foreign policy through our history?
Who makes foreign policy today?
What are the major foreign policy issues we face today?
Standard Unwrapped
KNOW
How the foreign policy of the United States has changed over history.
Who makes our foreign policy today in the United States?
What issues does the United States face today?
What are the ramifications of our decisions in the world?
ABLE TO DO
Take a test over foreign policy (historical and current)
Create an essay showing understanding of one major foreign policy issue facing the United States today.
Instructional Strategies
Text
PowerPoint Presentation
Lecture/Discussion
Notes
Video Series (U.S. Foreign Policy, Past and Present)
Foreign policy essay
Assessment Strategies
Chapter Test
Unit Test
Essay over one foreign policy issue facing American today
Resources
A variety of President Bush's foreign policy speeches Has interesting comments about foreign policy issues
Historical summary of foreign policy Great source on the history of U.S. foreign policy
100 Great political speeches In audio and text format
Detailed history of U.S. foreign policy Wikipedia Article
Great primary source for U.S. Foreign Policy
Projects and Activities
Write an essay about one major foreign policy issue facing America today and the ramifications of our decision in the rest of the world.
