SS10.7C.12

Social Studies (2010) Grade(s): 7 - 7th Grade: Civics

SS10.7C.12
Describe how the United States can be improved by individual and group participation in civic and community activities.

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

Students know:

Individual citizens and community groups can improve their community by actively participating in the political process. Examples of participating in the political process include voting; running for office; writing letters to office holders; being involved in political parties and political campaigns.

Skills

Students are able to:

List ways to actively participate in the political process and in their community.

Understanding

Students understand that:

Individual and community participation has the potential to improve the U.S. society.

Vocabulary

civic
community
political process
political participation
political parties
campaigns

Aligned Learning Resources

Sortify: U.S. Citizenship

Activate

Responsibility Launcher

Limiting Government

Lesson: A Simulated Election

Design by Adaptive Theme