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Pequea Valley Government & Civics

Engage in exploring the intricacies of the American government, emphasizing citizen rights and duties, branches of government, elections, judicial and executive roles, federalism, and constitutional amendments. Dive into fascinating topics like electoral college, civil liberties, role of political parties, foreign affairs, and balancing the federal budget. Equip yourself with the knowledge needed to participate effectively in society.

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Pequea Valley Government & Civics

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  1. Pequea Valley Government&Civics For all Learners

  2. 10th Grade American Government • Required course • Focus is on America, how our government works, and the rights / duties of citizens

  3. Key Concepts • Overview of government ~Citizenship test ~Create your own government (Island) • Review of the beginning of our nation ~Review struggles (US History) & popular sovereignty

  4. Key Concepts: • Constitution ~Formal and Informal Amendments (throughout course) • Federalism ~State laws vs Federal laws • Checks and Balances (branches)

  5. Elections • The role of political parties & elections ~ Look at both major parties and political spectrum ~ Look at key political issues (Tie with Ag Bio topics)

  6. Elections • Look at minor parties and their roles ~Create our own minor parties & run a campaign ~We register to vote (creates my poll book) and hold the election

  7. Elections • Electoral college • Public opinion (polling) ~ Explore Gallup polls and add in degree of error

  8. Judicial branch • Civil Liberties and Rights (Bill of Rights) ~Constitution and sample cases ~ Icivics (reviews our basic rights)

  9. Judicial Branch • Supreme court ~ Role play Supreme Court cases (judges and lawyers)

  10. Legislative Branch • House and Senate ~ Find your Representatives ~ Explore 115th Congress • How law is created ~Write our own bills & roleplay

  11. Executive Branch • President’s roles & duties ~ Virtual White House Tour • Cabinet Departments ~ Project on departments

  12. Executive Branch • The Federal Budget ~ Icivic ….balance the budget, taxes and citizens • Foreign Affairs ~ Security (State, Defense, Homeland Security) ~ Current issues

  13. Other Electives: Current Affairs • Explore current topics • Look at multiple points of view • Debate both sides of the issues

  14. Other Electives Criminal Law • Ethics and the Constitution • Criminal law & Court system ~ Lancaster County court house

  15. HS ELA Debate

  16. 9th and 10th GRade Humanities Informal – In classroom discussions of books & plays that we are reading. Ex: discussion on themes, morals, values – controversial topics Formal – Propaganda and persuasive techniques, argument writing instruction, building platforms across ELA/SS and defending it and debating it. (Ethos, Pathos, Logos)

  17. 11th Grade Debate • Is the American Dream dead in society debate • Justice system debate linked to the Crucible. Are you innocent until proven guilty? Confession of crimes you didn’t commit or die for your beliefs and honor. • What makes a good person debate and writing linked to the Crucible. • Is John Proctor a hero debate and writing • Is money a good indicator of success- writing assignment and discussion linked to Gatsby J

  18. 12th grade Honors/CP Public Speaking – 12th Grade • consistent debating of ideas in impromptu speaking and discussions on issues going on in the media and society • mostly informal but some formal speeches as well • debate on State of the Union address and the issues presented • Original Oratory discussions and debates Multicultural Lit. – 12 Grade • -How does our world compare to 1984 discussion/debate • -What is the meaning of life debate Composition – 12th Grade • -Lots of argument writing and discussion • -Lots of work on structuring rhetoric and balance between logos, ethos, pathos Contemporary Literature – 12thGRade • -Debate over what success is, what it looks like, and how we recognize it.

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