“this is an exam that my kids have to take. Please generate a similar but not the same practice exam in a google form. fifty questions. i will also attach our district's curriculum guide so you can mine it Unit 1: Citizenship Unit Overview This unit will examine the various aspects of U.S. citizenship, including: requirements for citizenship, rights and responsibilities of citizens, and immigration. It also defines the national identity of American citizens as it relates to diversity. Personal Financial Literacy is introduced in terms of life choices and fiscal responsibility as a US citizen. Students will analyze the various responsibilities of individuals living in the United States in terms of citizenship, civic participation, and the political process. Students will differentiate citizenship and civic participation in terms of responsibilities, duties, and privileges of citizens Students will be able to determine what is and is not applicable to the responsibilities, duties, and privileges of United States citizenship. Students will summarize the changes in process, perception, and the interpretation of United States citizenship and naturalization. Students will compare citizenship in the American constitutional democracy to membership in other types of governments; describing and discussing the similarities and differences of being a citizen of American Democracy to being a citizen of another form of government. Essential Question(s): Who are we and what are we expected to do in this American democracy? What are the fundamental beliefs of this American democracy? Pacing: 8 days Pacing 2 days NC Standard CL.C&G.3 Analyze the various responsibilities of individuals living in the United States in terms of citizenship, civic participation, and the political process. CL.C&G.1 Understand the impact of the founding principles of the United States on federal and state government. Learning Objective Students will be able to describe the immigration process to the US Students will be able to analyze how American values of freedom and equality have shaped the immigration process over time. Essential Question How has the path to citizenship changed over time? How has America handled immigration policies now and in the past? Higher Order Thinking Questions How has immigration affected population patterns in the United States? What rights should an immigrant have in the United States? Content Vocabulary Immigrant, Naturalization, Resident, Migration, Push Factors, Pull Factors Academic Vocabulary Compare, analyze, differentiate, explain, summarize, synthesize, critique, identify Lesson Resources iCivics: the Citizenship Clause Define American: Jose’s Story Why People Migrate Immigration in the US: Timeline Chinese Exclusion Act Angel Island: Immigration Case Files (Interactive with Primary Source Documents) Ellis Island: Push and Pull Factors Ellis Island: Island of Hope, Island of Fears (youtube link) Questions for Ellis Island Video DACA and Dreamers KQED: Human Face of DACA U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Unit 2: From Revolution to American Government Unit Overview This unit explores the foundations of American democracy, focusing on Enlightenment ideas, the American Revolution, the Articles of Confederation, and the U.S. Constitution. Students will analyze key principles, clauses, and amendments of the Constitution, and examine how power struggles with Britain influenced the creation of a democratic republic. Using primary and secondary sources, students will evaluate how founding principles have shaped state and federal decisions, and assess how well policies and court rulings align with those principles. The unit also compares how the U.S. balances national security and individual rights with approaches in other governments worldwide. Essential Questions What are the founding principles of this American democracy? Pacing: 8 Days Learning Objectives & Essential Knowledge Statements Standards Learning Objectives CL.B.1 Understand how values, beliefs, and norms influence the American system of government. CL.B.1.3 Explain how the values and beliefs regarding freedom, quality, and justice have helped transform the American system of government CL.C&G.1 Understand the impact of the founding principles of the United States on federal and state government. CL.C&G.1.1 Explain the influence of the founding principles on state and federal decisions using primary and secondary source documents CL.H.1 Understand how individual rights and the American system of government have evolved over time. CL.H.1.1 Explain how the tensions over power and authority led the founding fathers to develop a democratic republic. Suggested Lesson Sequence Overview Lesson Lesson 1: English Government & Enlightenment Ideals Lesson 2: Causes of American Revolution Lesson 3: Foundational Principles and Documents Lesson 4: Articles of Confederation Pacing 2 days 2 days 2 days 2 days Unit 2 Lesson Sequence Lesson 1: English Government & Enlightenment Ideals Pacing 2 days NC Standard CL.B.1 Understand how values, beliefs, and norms influence the American system of government. Learning Objective SWBAT analyze the philosophical ideas of the Enlightenment thinkers. SWBAT compare England’s government prior to the Magna Carta and post American colonization. SWBAT explain why colonists in America believed they were entitled to the same rights as people in England. Essential Question How did absolute monarchies in Europe influence Enlightenment thinkers? What values and beliefs shaped The Enlightenment? What values and beliefs are shaped by The Enlightenment? How did English governance transform from Magna Carta to American colonization? Higher Order Thinking Questions What ideals and beliefs of the Enlightenment do you see reflected in the US government? How did the English Enlightenment thinkers influence the colonists? Content Vocabulary Absolute Monarchy; Inalienable Rights; Magna Carta; Social Contract; English Bill of Rights; Constitutional Monarchy; Equality, Academic Vocabulary Compare, analyze, differentiate, explain, summarize, synthesize, critique, identify Lesson Resources Mayflower Compact Comparing the Magna Carta and US Constitution Icivics Investigation Declaration iCivics Philosophically Correct iCIvics The Enlightenment Mini-Lesson iCivics Constitutional Influencers An Evening of Enlightenment Lesson Plan Lesson 2: Causes of American Revolution Pacing 2 days NC Standard CL.B.1 Understand how values, beliefs, and norms influence the American system of government. Learning Objective Students will be able to explain the relationship between England and its colonists in America. Students will be able to analyze the effects of Salutary neglect on the colonists’ reliance on self rule. Students will be able to explain why colonists sought independence from English rule. Essential Question What was the relationship between Great Britain and its colonies in North America? What impact did colonial self-government have on American colonial identity? Why did colonists believe their rights as English Citizens were being restricted and/or denied? Higher Order Thinking Questions How do the core values and beliefs that led to the American Revolution and the Articles of Confederation affect American politics today? Was Britain truly depriving the Colonists of their natural rights? Explain your reasoning. Content Vocabulary Salutary neglect; mercantilism, Intolerable Acts; Boston Tea Party; Declaratory Acts; “Common Sense”’ Academic Vocabulary Compare, analyze, differentiate, explain, summarize, synthesize, critique, identify Lesson Resources Causes of the American Revolution (DBQ) (History Lab) Lesson 3: Foundational Principles and Documents Pacing 2 days NC Standard CL.B.1 Understand how values, beliefs, and norms influence the American system of government. CL.C&G.1 Understand the impact of the founding principles or the United States on federal and state government. Learning Objective SWBAT define and explain the four parts of the Declaration of Independence, its historical significance and compare it to other significant government documents. Essential Question How did the Declaration of Independence help the colonists develop their own government? Higher Order Thinking Questions How does the Declaration reflect Enlightenment ideals? In what ways does the Declaration still resonate today? Content Vocabulary Declaration of Independence; consent of the governed, grievance, Continental Congress, John Locke, Thomas Jefferson, Ben Franklin Academic Vocabulary Compare, analyze, differentiate, explain, summarize, synthesize, critique, identify, preamble Lesson Resources Declaration of Independence: (Reading Like A Historian) Declaration of Independence (document analysis) iCivics: Got Grievances American Self-Government- First and Second Continental Congress Lesson Plan Lesson 4: Articles of Confederation Pacing 2 days NC Standard CL.H.1 Understand how individual rights and the American system of government have evolved over time. Learning Objective SWBAT explain why the Articles of Confederation failed. Essential Question To what extent did the Articles of Confederation strengthen and weaken the nation? Higher Order Thinking Questions Given the colonists’ recent experiences with British rule, was the decision to create a weak central government under the Articles a wise one? How did the weaknesses of the Articles affect the new nation’s ability to respond to challenges? Content Vocabulary Constitutional Convention; Connecticut Compromise; Shays Rebellion; Articles of Confederation; taxation; ratification, federalist, anti-federalist Academic Vocabulary Compare, analyze, differentiate, explain, summarize, synthesize, critique, identify Lesson Resources Student Friendly Version: Articles of Confederation Articles of Confederation Graphic Organizer Articles of Confederation Graphic Organizer Teacher Key Unit 3: Constitutions Unit Overview This unit explores the United States Constitution and the North Carolina Constitution, focusing on their fundamental roles in government. Students will learn how these documents establish the framework for laws and governance, define the powers of government branches, and protect individual rights. The unit will also cover the processes by which each constitution can be amended, highlighting the flexibility and enduring nature of these foundational texts. Through this study, students will gain a deeper understanding of how constitutions shape political and legal systems at both the national and state levels. Essential Question(s): What is the role of the Constitution? How does the Constitution establish a framework for government? What is the amendment process, and how does it allow the Constitution to evolve over time? What is the purpose and structure of the NC Constitution? Pacing: 6 Days Learning Objectives & Essential Knowledge Statements Standards Learning Objectives CL.C&G.1 Understand the impact of the founding principles of the United States on federal and state government. CL.C&G.1.1 Explain the influence of the founding principles on state and federal decisions using primary and secondary source documents. CL.C&G.2 Analyze the roles of the branches of government at the federal, state, and local levels. CL.C&G.2.1 Compare how national, state, and local governments maintain order, security, and protect individual rights. CL.C&G.4 Analyze how the judicial, legal, and political systems of the United States and North Carolina embody the founding principles of government. CL.C&G.4.3 Exemplify how the constitutions of the United States and North Carolina have been interpreted and applied since ratification. CL.E.1 Understand the role of government in both federal and state economies. CL.E.1.1 Explain how the role federal and state governments play in economic decision-making impacts economic mobility, status, and quality of life of individuals living in America. Suggested Lesson Sequence Overview Lesson Lesson 1: US Constitution - Articles Lesson 2: US Constitution - Amendments Lesson 3: NC Constitution Pacing 2 days 2 days 2 days Unit 3 Lesson Sequence Lesson 1: US Constitution Articles Pacing 2 days NC Standard CL.C&G.2 Analyze the roles of the branches of government at the federal, state, and local levels. Learning Objective SW know what each article of the US Constitution is and how checks and balances create a constitutional democracy Essential Question How do the checks and balances created in the US Constitution allow for separation of powers? Higher Order Thinking Questions Why did the framers create a separation of powers and a system of checks and balances? Does the Constitution protect the life, liberty and property of all Americans? Why or why not? Content Vocabulary Preamble; Articles; checks and balances; full faith and credit; federalism; supremacy clause; ratification; amendment process Academic Vocabulary Compare, analyze, differentiate, explain, summarize, synthesize, critique, identify Lesson Resources iCivics: Anatomy of the Constitution Mapping the US Constitution (answer key) Constitutional Convention (google slides)(briefing doc)(handout-on level)(handout-Honors) iCivics game: Race to Ratify Match the Big Idea: the Constitution at Work An Overview of Key Moments in the Separation of Powers and the Supreme Court; Federalism and the Two Court Systems (Video) Lesson 2: US Constitution Amendments Pacing 2 days NC Standard CL.C&G.2 Analyze the roles of the branches of government at the federal, state, and local levels. Learning Objective Students will learn about the Bill of Rights and the other amendments in the US Constitution. Learning Target SWBAT: Explain the rights protected in the Constitutional Amendments Analyze the balance between individual rights protected by the US Constitution and the government mandate to maintain order and security. Essential Question What are individual rights? What can the government do to maintain order and security? Higher Order Thinking Questions What new amendments should be added to the Constitution? Why? Was the Bill of Rights a necessary addition to the Constitution? Why or why not? Content Vocabulary Federalist; Anti-federalist; Amendments; Bill of Rights; Individual rights, rights of the accused, Article V Academic Vocabulary Compare, analyze, differentiate, explain, summarize, synthesize, critique, and identify Lesson Resources Bill of Rights (Google Slides) (briefing doc) (Handout-on level) (Handout - Honors) Bill of Rights Lesson Plan Lesson 3: NC Constitution Pacing 2 days NC Standard CL.C&G.4 Analyze how the judicial, legal, and political systems of the United States and North Carolina embody the founding principles of government. Learning Objective SWBAT explain and analyze how the NC Constitution and Declaration of Rights creates state and local government activity, and critique the ways that those governments affect their daily lives Essential Question How do both the US and North Carolina Constitutions create government systems that allow for checks and balances in a constitutional democracy? Higher Order Thinking Questions How is the NC Constitution different from the US Constitution? How does the NC Constitution impact the daily life of residents? Content Vocabulary NC Constitution; Declaration of Rights; victims rights; city charter; county charter; town charter; Council of State; Academic Vocabulary Compare, analyze, differentiate, explain, summarize, synthesize, critique, identify Lesson Resources NC Constitution Review Game Inquiry Task: Immigration The United Nations Book of Immigration Policies Government Policies https://pbsnc.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/immigration-and-displacement-lesson-plan/uncovering-america/”