WHC07 2.2
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Civics Standard 2.2 for 7th Grade
Students know how power*, authority*, and responsibility are distributed, shared, and limited through federalism* as established by the United States Constitution.
Standard in Kid Friendly Language
Standard Unwrapped
KNOW
- power
- authority
- responsibility
- federalism
- constitution
- executive
- legislative
- judicial
- check and balance
ABLE TO DO
- explain how the Constitution divides the powers* of government among the executive*, legislative*, and judicial branches*, and how each branch can check the powers* of another;
- explain how and why powers* are distributed between local, state, and national governments (for example, shared power such as to tax, borrow money, regulate voting; functions primarily exercised by state governments, such as education, law enforcement, highways; and distribution of power reflects the value of local decision-making and local control).
Instructional Strategies
- lecture and notes
- role playing
Assessment Strategies
- vocabulary test
- role playing rubric
Resources
Avalon Project | primary source downloads
Colorado Department of Education Standards List
Projects and Activities
- role playing activity
--G.R. McConnell 08:55, 19 June 2008 (MDT)
