Civics & Economics Honors Course Syllabus and Guideline

Mr. Richard Carsner

Welcome to Civics & Economics Honors! This course gives students the opportunity to learn the duties and responsibilities associated with American citizenship. They will also learn how the governmental and economic systems work in the United States. This course provides the foundations for future core classes such as American History. 

Grading Policy

Unit Tests: Unit tests are usually given on Tuesdays and Fridays. Unit Tests are weighted 30% of your six weeks grade. 

Quizzes: Quizzes are usually given on Mondays and Wednesdays. Most quizzes will be taken through Canvas. Quizzes are weighted 20% of your six weeks grade. 

Presentations / Projects: Presentations and Projects will sometimes be individual and other times with partners or groups of three or four. Presentations and projects are weighted 20% of your six weeks grade.

Daily Grades: Includes your weekly assignments (Guided Notes, Terms, Worksheets, etc.). Daily Grades are weighted 30% of your six weeks grade.

**Final Semester Grade: There are three six-weeks grades and one final teacher-made exam. Each one counts as 25% of your final grade for the semester.

Technology Requirements

Charged Laptop

Smart Phone

Other Requirements

3-Ring Binder

Pencil or Pen

Paper

Instructional Websites

Canvas Page

You are expected to log in to the class Canvas page daily. It will house all the information needed for daily assignments and upcoming assignments. Most assignments must also be submitted through Canvas.

Contact and Email Protocol

My email is Richard.Carsner@ucps.k12.nc.us

You may email me at any time with questions or help with classwork

Classroom Expectations

Follow all classroom and school rules

Be on time

Be prepared for class

Be considerate and respectful of others

Show respect for your school and its property

Turn in assignments on time

Actively participate in class

Wait to be dismissed

Work quietly

No cell phones unless approved by the teacher

Course Outline

First Six Weeks

Unit 1   Citizenship, American Identity, Government Systems  

Unit 2   European Influences, Colonization of America, Rebellion

Unit 3   Revolutionary and Constitutional Periods

Unit 4   U.S. Constitution

Unit 5   Bill of Rights and Additional Amendments

Second Six Weeks

Unit 6   Legislative Branch (U.S. Congress)

Unit 7   Executive Branch (POTUS)

Unit 8   Judicial Branch (SCOTUS)

Unit 9   Voting, Elections, Influencing Government

Unit 10   State and Local Government

Third Six Weeks

Unit 11   Legal Systems

Unit 12   Economic Systems, Capitalism, Fundamentals of Economics

Unit 13   Supply and Demand

Unit 14   Types of Businesses, Money, Banking

Unit 15   Personal Finance