Civics & Government Topics

Day 1-2 - Political Concepts
Day 3-4 - Leadership & Civics

Why is Civics and Gov't Important

Activity

Political Concepts Cartoons
Types of Power - Find a picture for each type of governmental power/leadership. Next to each picture create a speech bubble. In the speech bubble the person in power should explain their type of power.

Study:
High Level Games

• Civics and Government #3 (L4)
• Civics and Government #4 (L4)

Low Level Games

• Civics and Government #1 (L2)
• Civics and Government #2  (L2)

Big Idea Questions:

• How did the enlightenment change society?
• How did the Scientific Revolution change society?
• How have western democracies influenced the world?
• What is the best system of government?

Small Idea Questions:

• What at the government principles created during the Enlightenment?
• What scientific ideas were discovered/adopted during the scientific revolution?
• What are the different citizenship requirements, responsibilities, and rights around the world?
• What are the different sources of power and governmental authority in various societies?

7th Grade Civics and Government Standards