Course Syllabus
Fall 2021 Course Syllabus
Contact Mr. Smith at: benjamin.smith@ucps.k12.nc.us
Parents: Click Here for directions on how to become an Observer in the Canvas Course for this class.
Points-based grading system. Approximately 300 points per grading term: 120 classwork, 120 tests, 60 projectClassroom Expectations: No personal electronics at any time. Work hard all day, every day in my class. Use after school time for leisure.
Late Work: 2 late classwork assignments allowed per 6 weeks up to 70% credit.
Test Retakes: Before or after school by appointment. Review notes done by test day = up to 80% credit. Review notes done after test day = up to 60% credit. Redo questions you missed with no multiple choice.
Tutoring: Available most days after school. Please make an appointment.
Absence Work: Use Canvas for info you missed. Even if absent, you must complete assignments. Absence work gets full credit. Two days for each day you miss, including tests.
Course Textbook: Civics Today (available here online)
REQUIRED Materials:
Notecards 3x5
Charged Chromebook
Three ring binder
Pens & Pencils
Colored pencils
Wish List
Tissues, Tissues, Tissues!!!
Course Description/ Outline:
Unit 1 – Founding Documents: Declaration, Constitution & Bill of Rights 10 days |
Unit 2 – Legislative Branch & Political Parties 12 days |
Unit 3 – Executive Branch & Elections 12 days |
Unit 4 – Judicial Branch & Individual Rights 13 days |
Unit 5 – Personal Finance: Consumer Protection & Budgeting 12 days |
Unit 6 – Economics: Markets, Trade & the Economy 19 days |
Test Review: 2 days |
Teacher-Made Final Exam: January 11-12 |
Course Summary:
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