CP+Flanagan+Andrew

=Unit Cover Page=


 * Unit Title: Grade Level(s):** 9-12
 * Subject/Topic Area(s):** Civics and Government
 * Key Words:** Checks and Balances, Veto, Judicial Review, Democracy, Political Party, Electoral College
 * Designed by:** Andrew Flanagan **Time Frame:** 6 (80 Minute Lessons)
 * School District: School:**

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 * =Brief Summary of Unit= ||
 * The material covered in this course is civics and government. This unit relates to the creation of the American political system and topics we discuss will range from the birth of democracy, to the revolutionary war, all the way to the current status of the United States government. Also discussed within this course are the important names such as Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and George Washington, all who were individuals who impacted the lives of countless others and forever changed the course of United States history. After taking this course students will realize how each level of government affects their lives, have a better understanding of themselves as individuals, and have the knowledge of how to affect positive change within society. Students will develop these understandings by performing certain tasks throughout the semester such as oral presentations, mock trials, and even using creative multimedia to enhance their projects. ||
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