Richmond Public Schools the law, and a sense of civic duty, ... Livebinders Civics PPT Lessons ......
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Richmond Public Schools Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Curriculum Pacing and Resource Guide (CPR)
Course Title/ Course #: Civics and Economics/#2080 & #2082
Civics and Economics Page | 1
Start day: 1
Meetings: 180 days
Course Description
Standards for Civics and Economics examine the roles citizens play in the political, governmental, and economic systems in the United States.
Students examine the constitutions of Virginia and the United States; identify the rights, duties, and responsibilities of citizens; and describe the
structure and operation of government at the local, state, and national levels. Students investigate the process by which decisions are made in the
American market economy and explain the government’s role in it. The standards identify personal character traits, such as patriotism, respect
for the law, and a sense of civic duty, that facilitate thoughtful and effective participation in the civic life of an increasingly diverse democratic
society.
Pacing, Resources & Assessments ~ MP1
Time Frame
(Days)
Standards of
Learning
Units/Topics/Concepts Resources Assessments
2 days CE.4a,b,c,d,e,f,g Personal Character
Traits
Textbook/Materials:
Fasttrack Civics by David Burns
Textbook, Civics: Responsibilities and
Citizenship: Unit 3, Chapter 5
We the People: The Citizen and the
Constitution: Unit 6
What I Need to Know to Pass Civics and
Economics By Bobbi Cutlip
Technology:
Technology Sparks, Ideas for Teachers:
Integrating Technology with the Virginia
Standards of Learning p. 54-61
Foldables
Exit Tickets
Interactive Achievement
https://ontrac.interactivea
chievement.net/Account/
Login?redirectUrl=https:
//ontrac.interactiveachiev
ement.net/
Graphic Organizers
Richmond Public Schools Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Curriculum Pacing and Resource Guide (CPR)
Course Title/ Course #: Civics and Economics/#2080 & #2082
Civics and Economics Page | 2
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/instruction/career
_technical/resources/technology_sparks.pdf
Web Resources:
Duties & responsibilities of good citizens
study guide
http://www.solpass.org/8ss/standards/StudyCE
.3cde4.htm
America at Its Best: What It Means to Be an
American Citizen
http://app.discoveryeducation.com/player/view
/assetGuid/9884D1CA-3411-4D7E-8D04-
0968B45B1514
Media Literacy: Media Ethics; Ethical
Dilemmas: What Would You Do?
http://app.discoveryeducation.com/player/view
/assetGuid/90B1A867-85B0-4991-9B1B-
E6F8B4DC71B5
TLC Elementary School: Understanding Good
Citizenship
http://app.discoveryeducation.com/player/view
/assetGuid/B40DEC17-C819-4BF8-BC02-
7C4F17420EA1
Livebinders Civics PPT Lessons
http://www.livebinders.com/play/play/512226
Virginia Department of
Education
Blueprint
http://www.doe.virginia.
gov/testing/sol/blueprints
/history_socialscience_bl
ueprints/2008/blueprints
_civics_economics.pdf
2014 Released Test
Itemshttp://www.doe.vir
ginia.gov/testing/sol/rele
ased_tests/2013/civics_e
con_item_set_released_i
n_spring_2014.pdf
2013 Released
Testhttp://www.doe.virgi
nia.gov/testing/sol/releas
ed_tests/2012/history/test
12_civics_econ.pdf
2011 Released test Items
http://www.doe.virginia.
gov/testing/sol/released_t
ests/2011/history_sample
/civics_economics_histor
y.pdf
Richmond Public Schools Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Curriculum Pacing and Resource Guide (CPR)
Course Title/ Course #: Civics and Economics/#2080 & #2082
Civics and Economics Page | 3
Interactive Notebook
http://rpshistory.weebly.com/interactive-
notebooks.html
High Yield Activities
http://rpshistory.weebly.com/high-yield-
activities.html
DBQs
http://rpshistory.weebly.com/dbqs.html
Analysis Tools
http://rpshistory.weebly.com/analysis-
tools.html
Virginia Department of Education:
Standards of Learning
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/standa
rds_docs/history_socialscience/next_version/st
ds_civics_economics.pdf
Curriculum Framework
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/frame
works/history_socialscience_framewks/2008/2
008_final/framewks_civics_economics.pdf
Civics & Economics Institute: Primary
Sources
https://sites.google.com/site/primarysourcesva/
Richmond Public Schools Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Curriculum Pacing and Resource Guide (CPR)
Course Title/ Course #: Civics and Economics/#2080 & #2082
Civics and Economics Page | 4
usii-and-ce
Civics & Economics Institute: Lessons &
Activities
https://sites.google.com/site/vdoess2012/
3 days CE. 2a Fundamental Principles Textbook/Materials:
Fasttrack Civics by David Burns
Textbook, Civics Today: Citizenship,
Economics, and You
We the People: The Citizen and the
Constitution: Unit 1
What I Need to Know to Pass Civics and
Economics By Bobbi Cutlip
Technology:
Technology Sparks, Ideas for Teachers:
Integrating Technology with the Virginia
Standards of Learning p. 54-61
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/instruction/career
_technical/resources/technology_sparks.pdf
Livebinders Civics PPT Lessons
http://www.livebinders.com/play/play/512226
Interactive Notebook
http://rpshistory.weebly.com/interactive-
notebooks.html
High Yield Activities
http://rpshistory.weebly.com/high-yield-
Foldables
Exit Tickets
Interactive Achievement
https://ontrac.interactivea
chievement.net/Account/
Login?redirectUrl=https:
//ontrac.interactiveachiev
ement.net/
Graphic Organizers
Virginia Department of
Education
Blueprint
http://www.doe.virginia.
gov/testing/sol/blueprints
/history_socialscience_bl
ueprints/2008/blueprints
_civics_economics.pdf
2014 Released Test
Itemshttp://www.doe.vir
Richmond Public Schools Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Curriculum Pacing and Resource Guide (CPR)
Course Title/ Course #: Civics and Economics/#2080 & #2082
Civics and Economics Page | 5
activities.html
DBQs
http://rpshistory.weebly.com/dbqs.html
Analysis Tools
http://rpshistory.weebly.com/analysis-
tools.html
Virginia Department of Education:
Standards of Learning
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/standa
rds_docs/history_socialscience/next_version/st
ds_civics_economics.pdf
Curriculum Framework
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/frame
works/history_socialscience_framewks/2008/2
008_final/framewks_civics_economics.pdf
Civics & Economics Institute: Primary
Sources
https://sites.google.com/site/primarysourcesva/
usii-and-ce
Civics & Economics Institute: Lessons &
Activities
https://sites.google.com/site/vdoess2012/
ginia.gov/testing/sol/rele
ased_tests/2013/civics_e
con_item_set_released_i
n_spring_2014.pdf
2013 Released
Testhttp://www.doe.virgi
nia.gov/testing/sol/releas
ed_tests/2012/history/test
12_civics_econ.pdf
2011 Released test Items
http://www.doe.virginia.
gov/testing/sol/released_t
ests/2011/history_sample
/civics_economics_histor
y.pdf
Richmond Public Schools Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Curriculum Pacing and Resource Guide (CPR)
Course Title/ Course #: Civics and Economics/#2080 & #2082
Civics and Economics Page | 6
10 days CE.3a,b,c,d,e Citizenship Duties &
Rights; Traits of Good
Citizens
Textbook/Materials:
Fasttrack Civics by David Burns
Textbook, Civics Today: Citizenship,
Economics, and You
We the People: The Citizen and the
Constitution: Unit 1
What I Need to Know to Pass Civics and
Economics By Bobbi Cutlip
Technology:
Technology Sparks, Ideas for Teachers:
Integrating Technology with the Virginia
Standards of Learning p. 54-61
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/instruction/career
_technical/resources/technology_sparks.pdf
Livebinders Civics PPT Lessons
http://www.livebinders.com/play/play/512226
Interactive Notebook
http://rpshistory.weebly.com/interactive-
notebooks.html
High Yield Activities
http://rpshistory.weebly.com/high-yield-
activities.html
DBQs
http://rpshistory.weebly.com/dbqs.html
Foldables
Exit Tickets
Interactive Achievement
https://ontrac.interactivea
chievement.net/Account/
Login?redirectUrl=https:
//ontrac.interactiveachiev
ement.net/
Graphic Organizers
Virginia Department of
Education
Blueprint
http://www.doe.virginia.
gov/testing/sol/blueprints
/history_socialscience_bl
ueprints/2008/blueprints
_civics_economics.pdf
2014 Released Test
Itemshttp://www.doe.vir
ginia.gov/testing/sol/rele
ased_tests/2013/civics_e
con_item_set_released_i
n_spring_2014.pdf
Richmond Public Schools Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Curriculum Pacing and Resource Guide (CPR)
Course Title/ Course #: Civics and Economics/#2080 & #2082
Civics and Economics Page | 7
Analysis Tools
http://rpshistory.weebly.com/analysis-
tools.html
Virginia Department of Education:
Standards of Learning
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/standa
rds_docs/history_socialscience/next_version/st
ds_civics_economics.pdf
Curriculum Framework
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/frame
works/history_socialscience_framewks/2008/2
008_final/framewks_civics_economics.pdf
Civics & Economics Institute: Primary
Sources
https://sites.google.com/site/primarysourcesva/
usii-and-ce
Civics & Economics Institute: Lessons &
Activities
https://sites.google.com/site/vdoess2012/
2013 Released
Testhttp://www.doe.virgi
nia.gov/testing/sol/releas
ed_tests/2012/history/test
12_civics_econ.pdf
2011 Released test Items
http://www.doe.virginia.
gov/testing/sol/released_t
ests/2011/history_sample
/civics_economics_histor
y.pdf
CE.5a,b,c,d,e,f,g Political Process Textbook/Materials:
Fasttrack Civics by David Burns
Textbook, Civics Today: Citizenship,
Economics, and You
We the People: The Citizen and the
Constitution: Unit 1
Foldables
Exit Tickets
Interactive Achievement
https://ontrac.interactivea
Richmond Public Schools Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Curriculum Pacing and Resource Guide (CPR)
Course Title/ Course #: Civics and Economics/#2080 & #2082
Civics and Economics Page | 8
What I Need to Know to Pass Civics and
Economics By Bobbi Cutlipu
Technology:
Technology Sparks, Ideas for Teachers:
Integrating Technology with the Virginia
Standards of Learning p. 54-61
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/instruction/career
_technical/resources/technology_sparks.pdf
Livebinders Civics PPT Lessons
http://www.livebinders.com/play/play/512226
Interactive Notebook
http://rpshistory.weebly.com/interactive-
notebooks.html
High Yield Activities
http://rpshistory.weebly.com/high-yield-
activities.html
DBQs
http://rpshistory.weebly.com/dbqs.html
Analysis Tools
http://rpshistory.weebly.com/analysis-
tools.html
chievement.net/Account/
Login?redirectUrl=https:
//ontrac.interactiveachiev
ement.net/
Graphic Organizers
Virginia Department of
Education
Blueprint
http://www.doe.virginia.
gov/testing/sol/blueprints
/history_socialscience_bl
ueprints/2008/blueprints
_civics_economics.pdf
2014 Released Test
Itemshttp://www.doe.vir
ginia.gov/testing/sol/rele
ased_tests/2013/civics_e
con_item_set_released_i
n_spring_2014.pdf
2013 Released
Testhttp://www.doe.virgi
nia.gov/testing/sol/releas
ed_tests/2012/history/test
12_civics_econ.pdf
Richmond Public Schools Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Curriculum Pacing and Resource Guide (CPR)
Course Title/ Course #: Civics and Economics/#2080 & #2082
Civics and Economics Page | 9
Virginia Department of Education:
Standards of Learning
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/standa
rds_docs/history_socialscience/next_version/st
ds_civics_economics.pdf
Curriculum Framework
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/frame
works/history_socialscience_framewks/2008/2
008_final/framewks_civics_economics.pdf
Civics & Economics Institute: Primary
Sources
https://sites.google.com/site/primarysourcesva/
usii-and-ce
Civics & Economics Institute: Lessons &
Activities
https://sites.google.com/site/vdoess2012/
2011 Released test Items
http://www.doe.virginia.
gov/testing/sol/released_t
ests/2011/history_sample
/civics_economics_histor
y.pdf
5 days CE.9a, b, c Public Policy Textbook/Materials:
Fasttrack Civics by David Burns
Textbook, Civics Today: Citizenship,
Economics, and You
We the People: The Citizen and the
Constitution: Unit 1
What I Need to Know to Pass Civics and
Economics By Bobbi Cutlip
Technology:
Foldables
Exit Tickets
Interactive Achievement
https://ontrac.interactivea
chievement.net/Account/
Login?redirectUrl=https:/
/ontrac.interactiveachieve
ment.net/
Richmond Public Schools Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Curriculum Pacing and Resource Guide (CPR)
Course Title/ Course #: Civics and Economics/#2080 & #2082
Civics and Economics Page | 10
Technology Sparks, Ideas for Teachers:
Integrating Technology with the Virginia
Standards of Learning p. 54-61
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/instruction/career
_technical/resources/technology_sparks.pdf
Livebinders Civics PPT Lessons
http://www.livebinders.com/play/play/512226
Interactive Notebook
http://rpshistory.weebly.com/interactive-
notebooks.html
High Yield Activities
http://rpshistory.weebly.com/high-yield-
activities.html
DBQs
http://rpshistory.weebly.com/dbqs.html
Analysis Tools
http://rpshistory.weebly.com/analysis-
tools.html
Virginia Department of Education:
Standards of Learning
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/standar
ds_docs/history_socialscience/next_version/std
s_civics_economics.pdf
Graphic Organizers
Virginia Department of
Education
Blueprint
http://www.doe.virginia.
gov/testing/sol/blueprints
/history_socialscience_bl
ueprints/2008/blueprints_
civics_economics.pdf
2014 Released Test
Itemshttp://www.doe.virg
inia.gov/testing/sol/releas
ed_tests/2013/civics_eco
n_item_set_released_in_s
pring_2014.pdf
2013 Released
Testhttp://www.doe.virgi
nia.gov/testing/sol/releas
ed_tests/2012/history/test
12_civics_econ.pdf
2011 Released test Items
http://www.doe.virginia.
gov/testing/sol/released_t
ests/2011/history_sample
/civics_economics_histor
Richmond Public Schools Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Curriculum Pacing and Resource Guide (CPR)
Course Title/ Course #: Civics and Economics/#2080 & #2082
Civics and Economics Page | 11
Curriculum Framework
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/frame
works/history_socialscience_framewks/2008/2
008_final/framewks_civics_economics.pdf
Civics & Economics Institute: Primary
Sources
https://sites.google.com/site/primarysourcesva/
usii-and-ce
Civics & Economics Institute: Lessons &
Activities
https://sites.google.com/site/vdoess2012/
y.pdf
10 days CE.1,2a,3,4,5,9 REVIEW AND
BENCHMARK TEST
Textbook/Materials:
Fasttrack Civics by David Burns
Textbook, Civics Today: Citizenship,
Economics, and You
We the People: The Citizen and the
Constitution:
What I Need to Know to Pass Civics and
Economics By Bobbi Cutlip
Technology:
Technology Sparks, Ideas for Teachers:
Integrating Technology with the Virginia
Standards of Learning p. 54-61
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/instruction/career
_technical/resources/technology_sparks.pdf
Foldables
Exit Tickets
Interactive Achievement
https://ontrac.interactivea
chievement.net/Account/
Login?redirectUrl=https:/
/ontrac.interactiveachieve
ment.net/
Graphic Organizers
Virginia Department of
Education
Blueprint
Richmond Public Schools Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Curriculum Pacing and Resource Guide (CPR)
Course Title/ Course #: Civics and Economics/#2080 & #2082
Civics and Economics Page | 12
Livebinders Civics PPT Lessons
http://www.livebinders.com/play/play/512226
Interactive Notebook
http://rpshistory.weebly.com/interactive-
notebooks.html
High Yield Activities
http://rpshistory.weebly.com/high-yield-
activities.html
DBQs
http://rpshistory.weebly.com/dbqs.html
Analysis Tools
http://rpshistory.weebly.com/analysis-
tools.html
Virginia Department of Education:
Standards of Learning
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/standar
ds_docs/history_socialscience/next_version/std
s_civics_economics.pdf
Curriculum Framework
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/frame
works/history_socialscience_framewks/2008/2
008_final/framewks_civics_economics.pdf
http://www.doe.virginia.
gov/testing/sol/blueprints
/history_socialscience_bl
ueprints/2008/blueprints_
civics_economics.pdf
2014 Released Test
Itemshttp://www.doe.virg
inia.gov/testing/sol/releas
ed_tests/2013/civics_eco
n_item_set_released_in_s
pring_2014.pdf
2013 Released
Testhttp://www.doe.virgi
nia.gov/testing/sol/releas
ed_tests/2012/history/test
12_civics_econ.pdf
2011 Released test Items
http://www.doe.virginia.
gov/testing/sol/released_t
ests/2011/history_sample
/civics_economics_histor
y.pdf
Richmond Public Schools Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Curriculum Pacing and Resource Guide (CPR)
Course Title/ Course #: Civics and Economics/#2080 & #2082
Civics and Economics Page | 13
Civics & Economics Institute: Primary
Sources
https://sites.google.com/site/primarysourcesva/
usii-and-ce
Civics & Economics Institute: Lessons &
Activities
https://sites.google.com/site/vdoess2012/
Richmond Public Schools Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Curriculum Pacing and Resource Guide (CPR)
Course Title/ Course #: Civics and Economics/#2080 & #2082
Civics and Economics Page | 14
Pacing, Resources & Assessments ~ MP2
Time Frame
(Days)
Standards of
Learning
Units/Topics/Concepts Resources Assessments
5 days CE.6a,b Separation of Powers
Checks and Balances
Structure of the National
Government
Text Book/Materials:
Civics Today, pp 134-213
Everything You Need to Know for the
SOL by Cutlip
FastTrack Book, pp 60-75
Interactive Reading & Notetaking
Thunks 08 Civics and Economics Review
VGLA Documents for 2008 Standards
Virginia SOL Review & Assessment
Pearson Coach: Civics and Economics, pp
49-58
Virginia Experience by Gallopade
VGLA Documents for 2008 Standards
RPS Web Resources
http://rpshistory.weebly.com/
Virginia Department of Education
VDOE Released Tests:
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/releas
ed_tests/index.shtml
VDOE Scope and Sequence:
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/stand
ards_docs/history_socialscience/2008/lesson_
Check for
Understanding
Strategies
Exit Tickets
Graphic Organizers
Interactive
Achievement
On-line Games &
Activities
Political Cartoon
Analysis
Teacher Made
Assessments
VDOE Released Tests
VGLA Documents for
2008 Standards
Richmond Public Schools Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Curriculum Pacing and Resource Guide (CPR)
Course Title/ Course #: Civics and Economics/#2080 & #2082
Civics and Economics Page | 15
plans/index.shtml
VDOE Curriculum Framework:
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/stand
ards_docs/history_socialscience/index.shtml
VDOE Instructional Resources
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/instruction/histor
y/resources.shtml
ICIVICS
Lesson Plan:
https://www.icivics.org/teachers/lesson-
plans/separation-powers-whats-lunch
On-line Activities
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/usa_game/
government/index.htm
http://texaslregames.org/games_web_eng/bra
nches_game/branches_game.html
Web Resources:
Ben’s Guide to the Government:
http://bensguide.gpo.gov/j-history
Brain Pop:
https://www.brainpop.com/socialstudies/usgo
Richmond Public Schools Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Curriculum Pacing and Resource Guide (CPR)
Course Title/ Course #: Civics and Economics/#2080 & #2082
Civics and Economics Page | 16
vernmentandlaw/branchesofgovernment/
Flocabulary: https://www.flocabulary.com/3-
branches-of-government/
Smart Songs:
http://smartsongs.org/category/videos
SOL Pass:
http://www.solpass.org/ce.php
United Streaming:
http://www.discoveryeducation.com/
School House Rock Three Ring Circus :
http://ed.ted.com/on/fEMHdHl6#watch
TTAC:
http://www.ttac.vcu.edu/main/instruction/
Checking for Understanding/Exit Ticket
Strategies
http://nau.edu/uploadedFiles/Academic/CAL/
History/History-
Social_Studies_Education/Formative%20Ass
essment%20in%20Social%20Studies.pdf
http://www.readingquest.org/strat/
www.reviewgamezone.com
Richmond Public Schools Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Curriculum Pacing and Resource Guide (CPR)
Course Title/ Course #: Civics and Economics/#2080 & #2082
Civics and Economics Page | 17
2.5 days CE.6c The National
Legislative Process
Text Book/Materials:
Civics Today, pp 136-163
Everything You Need to Know for the
SOL by Cutlip
FastTrack Book, pp 65, 70-71
Interactive Reading & Notetaking
Thunks 08 Civics and Economics Review
VGLA Documents for 2008 Standards
Virginia SOL Review & Assessment
Pearson Coach: Civics and Economics, pp
55-56
Virginia Experience by Gallopade
VGLA Documents for 2008 Standards
RPS Web Resources
http://rpshistory.weebly.com/
Virginia Department of Education
VDOE Released Tests:
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/releas
ed_tests/index.shtml
VDOE Scope and Sequence:
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/stand
ards_docs/history_socialscience/2008/lesson_
plans/index.shtml
VDOE Curriculum Framework:
Check for
Understanding
Strategies
Cooperative Learning
Exit Tickets
Interactive
Achievement
On-line Games &
Activities
Role Play
Teacher Made
Assessments
VDOE Released Tests
VGLA Documents for
2008 Standards
Richmond Public Schools Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Curriculum Pacing and Resource Guide (CPR)
Course Title/ Course #: Civics and Economics/#2080 & #2082
Civics and Economics Page | 18
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/stand
ards_docs/history_socialscience/index.shtml
VDOE Instructional Resources
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/instruction/histor
y/resources.shtml
On-line Activities
http://texaslregames.org/games_web_eng/Ho
wAbill/index.html
(based on Texas government but steps are the
same)
Web Resources:
Ben’s Guide to the Government:
http://bensguide.gpo.gov/j-history
Brain Pop:
https://www.brainpop.com/socialstudies/usgo
vernmentandlaw/howabillbecomesalaw/previ
ew.wem
Flocabulary: https://www.flocabulary.com/3-
branches-of-government/
Smart Songs:
http://smartsongs.org/category/videos
SOL Pass:
http://www.solpass.org/ce.php
Richmond Public Schools Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Curriculum Pacing and Resource Guide (CPR)
Course Title/ Course #: Civics and Economics/#2080 & #2082
Civics and Economics Page | 19
United Streaming:
http://www.discoveryeducation.com/
ICIVICS Lesson Plan:
https://www.icivics.org/teachers/lesson-
plans/separation-powers-whats-lunch
TTAC:
http://www.ttac.vcu.edu/main/instruction/
Checking for Understanding/Exit Ticket
Strategies
http://nau.edu/uploadedFiles/Academic/CAL/
History/History-
Social_Studies_Education/Formative%20Ass
essment%20in%20Social%20Studies.pdf
http://www.readingquest.org/strat/
http://nelearn.myelearning.org/pluginfile.php/
439/mod_page/content/17/strategies.pdf
2.5 days CE.6d Presidential Power Text Book/Materials:
Civics Today, pp164-189
Everything You Need to Know for the
SOL by Cutlip
FastTrack Book, pp 66,72-74
Interactive Reading & Notetaking
Check for
Understanding
Strategies
Exit Tickets
Interactive
Achievement
Richmond Public Schools Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Curriculum Pacing and Resource Guide (CPR)
Course Title/ Course #: Civics and Economics/#2080 & #2082
Civics and Economics Page | 20
Thunks 08 Civics and Economics Review
VGLA Documents for 2008 Standards
Virginia SOL Review & Assessment
Pearson Coach: Civics and Economics, pp
49-53, 57
Virginia Experience by Gallopade
VGLA Documents for 2008 Standards
RPS Web Resources
http://rpshistory.weebly.com/
Virginia Department of Education
VDOE Released Tests:
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/releas
ed_tests/index.shtml
VDOE Scope and Sequence:
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/stand
ards_docs/history_socialscience/2008/lesson_
plans/index.shtml
VDOE Curriculum Framework:
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/stand
ards_docs/history_socialscience/index.shtml
VDOE Instructional Resources
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/instruction/histor
y/resources.shtml
On-line Games &
Activities
Power Point (student
created)
Sorting Activities
Teacher Made
Assessments
VDOE Released Tests
VGLA Documents for
2008 Standards
Richmond Public Schools Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Curriculum Pacing and Resource Guide (CPR)
Course Title/ Course #: Civics and Economics/#2080 & #2082
Civics and Economics Page | 21
On-line Activities
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/usa_game/
government/obama_administration.htm
(make sure administration has been updated)
http://teacher.scholastic.com/scholasticnews/g
ames_quizzes/president_roles/
www.reviewgamezone.com
Checking for Understanding/Exit Ticket
Strategies
http://nau.edu/uploadedFiles/Academic/CAL/
History/History-
Social_Studies_Education/Formative%20Ass
essment%20in%20Social%20Studies.pdf
http://www.readingquest.org/strat/
http://nelearn.myelearning.org/pluginfile.php/
439/mod_page/content/17/strategies.pdf
Web Resources:
Ben’s Guide to the Government:
http://bensguide.gpo.gov/j-history
Brain Pop:
https://www.brainpop.com/socialstudies/usgo
vernmentandlaw/presidentialpower/preview.
Richmond Public Schools Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Curriculum Pacing and Resource Guide (CPR)
Course Title/ Course #: Civics and Economics/#2080 & #2082
Civics and Economics Page | 22
weml
Flocabulary: https://www.flocabulary.com/3-
branches-of-government/
Smart Songs:
http://smartsongs.org/category/videos
SOL Pass:
http://www.solpass.org/ce.php
United Streaming:
http://www.discoveryeducation.com/
TTAC:
http://www.ttac.vcu.edu/main/instruction/
ICIVICS
Lesson Plans:
https://www.icivics.org/teachers/lesson-
plans/president-all-days-work and
https://www.icivics.org/teachers/lesson-
plans/very-big-branch
Web Quest:
https://www.icivics.org/web-quests/being-
president
On-line Game:
https://www.icivics.org/games/executive-
command
Richmond Public Schools Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Curriculum Pacing and Resource Guide (CPR)
Course Title/ Course #: Civics and Economics/#2080 & #2082
Civics and Economics Page | 23
2.5 days CE.7a Structure of Virginia
Government
Text Book/Materials:
Civics Today, pp 278-303
Everything You Need to Know for the
SOL by Cutlip
FastTrack Book, pp 77-78
Interactive Reading & Notetaking
Thunks 08 Civics and Economics Review
VGLA Documents for 2008 Standards
Virginia SOL Review & Assessment
Pearson Coach: Civics and Economics, pp
59-62
Virginia Experience by Gallopade
VGLA Documents for 2008 Standards
RPS Web Resources
http://rpshistory.weebly.com/
Virginia Department of Education
VDOE Released Tests:
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/releas
ed_tests/index.shtml
VDOE Scope and Sequence:
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/stand
ards_docs/history_socialscience/2008/lesson_
plans/index.shtml
Analogies
Check for
Understanding
Strategies
Exit Tickets
Interactive
Achievement
On-line Games &
Activities
Teacher Made
Assessments
VDOE Released Tests
VGLA Documents for
2008 Standards
Richmond Public Schools Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Curriculum Pacing and Resource Guide (CPR)
Course Title/ Course #: Civics and Economics/#2080 & #2082
Civics and Economics Page | 24
VDOE Curriculum Framework:
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/stand
ards_docs/history_socialscience/index.shtml
VDOE Instructional Resources
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/instruction/histor
y/resources.shtml
Checking for Understanding/Exit Ticket
Strategies
http://nau.edu/uploadedFiles/Academic/CAL/
History/History-
Social_Studies_Education/Formative%20Ass
essment%20in%20Social%20Studies.pdf
http://www.readingquest.org/strat/
http://nelearn.myelearning.org/pluginfile.php/
439/mod_page/content/17/strategies.pdf
Web Resources:
Ben’s Guide to the Government:
http://bensguide.gpo.gov/j-history
SOL Pass:
http://www.solpass.org/ce.php
United Streaming:
http://www.discoveryeducation.com/
Richmond Public Schools Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Curriculum Pacing and Resource Guide (CPR)
Course Title/ Course #: Civics and Economics/#2080 & #2082
Civics and Economics Page | 25
VA General Assembly’s Capitol Classroom:
http://virginiageneralassembly.gov/capitolCla
ssroom.php?secid=23&activesec=5
Virginia’s Judicial System:
http://www.courts.state.va.us/studentsteachers
.html
Virginia’s Official Website:
http://www.virginia.gov/Government
Virtual Tour of Capitol:
http://virginiacapitol.gov/virtualtours/extensio
n.html
TTAC:
http://www.ttac.vcu.edu/main/instruction/
ICIVICS
Lesson Plan:
https://www.icivics.org/teachers/lesson-
plans/great-state-updated
2.5 days CE.7b Federalism
Text Book/Materials:
Civics Today, pp 280-286
Everything You Need to Know for the
SOL by Cutlip
FastTrack Book, pp 80-81
Interactive Reading & Notetaking
Thunks 08 Civics and Economics Review
VGLA Documents for 2008 Standards
Acrostic
Check for
Understanding
Strategies
Exit Tickets
Foldable
Graphic Organizers
(VENN)
Interactive
Achievement
Richmond Public Schools Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Curriculum Pacing and Resource Guide (CPR)
Course Title/ Course #: Civics and Economics/#2080 & #2082
Civics and Economics Page | 26
Virginia SOL Review & Assessment
Pearson Coach: Civics and Economics, pp
63-64
Virginia Experience by Gallopade
VGLA Documents for 2008 Standards
RPS Web Resources
http://rpshistory.weebly.com/
Virginia Department of Education
VDOE Released Tests:
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/releas
ed_tests/index.shtml
VDOE Scope and Sequence:
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/stand
ards_docs/history_socialscience/2008/lesson_
plans/index.shtml
VDOE Curriculum Framework:
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/stand
ards_docs/history_socialscience/index.shtml
VDOE Instructional Resources
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/instruction/histor
y/resources.shtml
Web Resources:
Ben’s Guide to the Government:
http://bensguide.gpo.gov/j-history
On-line Games &
Activities
Political Cartoon
Analysis
Sorts
Teacher Made
Assessments
VDOE Released Tests
VGLA Documents for
2008 Standards
Richmond Public Schools Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Curriculum Pacing and Resource Guide (CPR)
Course Title/ Course #: Civics and Economics/#2080 & #2082
Civics and Economics Page | 27
SOL Pass:
http://www.solpass.org/ce.php
United Streaming:
http://www.discoveryeducation.com/
Virginia’s Official Website:
http://www.virginia.gov/Government
PBS Constitution USA Video Clip:
http://www.pbs.org/tpt/constitution-usa-peter-
sagal/classroom/episode-1-federalism/
TTAC:
http://www.ttac.vcu.edu/main/instruction/
On-line Activities:
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/usa_game/
government/checks_and_balances.htm
http://texaslregames.org/games_web_eng/bra
nches_game/branches_game.html
www.reviewgamezone.com
Checking for Understanding/Exit Ticket
Strategies
http://nau.edu/uploadedFiles/Academic/CAL/
History/History-
Social_Studies_Education/Formative%20Ass
essment%20in%20Social%20Studies.pdf
http://www.readingquest.org/strat/
Richmond Public Schools Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Curriculum Pacing and Resource Guide (CPR)
Course Title/ Course #: Civics and Economics/#2080 & #2082
Civics and Economics Page | 28
http://nelearn.myelearning.org/pluginfile.php/
439/mod_page/content/17/strategies.pdf
ICIVICS
Lesson Plan:
https://www.icivics.org/teachers/lesson-
plans/federal-federalism
Web Quest: https://www.icivics.org/web-
quests/states-rule
2.5 days CE.7c The State Legislative
Process
Text Book/Materials:
Civics Today, pp. 287-291
Everything You Need to Know for the
SOL by Cutlip
FastTrack Book, pp 82
Interactive Reading & Notetaking
Thunks 08 Civics and Economics Review
VGLA Documents for 2008 Standards
Virginia SOL Review & Assessment
Pearson Coach: Civics and Economics, pp
65-66
Virginia Experience by Gallopade
VGLA Documents for 2008 Standards
RPS Web Resources
http://rpshistory.weebly.com/
Check for
Understanding
Strategies
Exit Tickets
Graphic Organizer
Interactive
Achievement
On-line Games &
Activities
Role Play
Sequencing
(legislative process)
Teacher Made
Assessments
VDOE Released Tests
VGLA Documents for
2008 Standards
Richmond Public Schools Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Curriculum Pacing and Resource Guide (CPR)
Course Title/ Course #: Civics and Economics/#2080 & #2082
Civics and Economics Page | 29
Virginia Department of Education
VDOE Released Tests:
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/releas
ed_tests/index.shtml
VDOE Scope and Sequence:
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/stand
ards_docs/history_socialscience/2008/lesson_
plans/index.shtml
VDOE Curriculum Framework:
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/stand
ards_docs/history_socialscience/index.shtml
VDOE Instructional Resources
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/instruction/histor
y/resources.shtml
Web Resources:
Ben’s Guide to the Government:
http://bensguide.gpo.gov/j-history
SOL Pass:
http://www.solpass.org/ce.php
United Streaming:
http://www.discoveryeducation.com/
VA General Assembly’s Capitol Classroom:
http://capclass.virginiageneralassembly.gov/
Middle/HowABill/HowABill.html
And
http://capclass.virginiageneralassembly.gov/
Middle/SenatorsDelegates/Members.html
Richmond Public Schools Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Curriculum Pacing and Resource Guide (CPR)
Course Title/ Course #: Civics and Economics/#2080 & #2082
Civics and Economics Page | 30
Virginia’s Official Website:
http://www.virginia.gov/Government
TTAC:
http://www.ttac.vcu.edu/main/instruction/
Checking for Understanding/Exit Ticket
Strategies
http://nau.edu/uploadedFiles/Academic/CAL/
History/History-
Social_Studies_Education/Formative%20Ass
essment%20in%20Social%20Studies.pdf
http://www.readingquest.org/strat/
http://nelearn.myelearning.org/pluginfile.php/
439/mod_page/content/17/strategies.pdf
On-line Activities:
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/usa_game/
government/checks_and_balances.htm
http://texaslregames.org/games_web_eng/bra
nches_game/branches_game.html
www.reviewgamezone.com
2.5 days CE.7d Powers of the Governor Text Book/Materials:
Civics Today, pp 292-296
Everything You Need to Know for the
Exit Tickets
Graphic Organizer
Interactive
Richmond Public Schools Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Curriculum Pacing and Resource Guide (CPR)
Course Title/ Course #: Civics and Economics/#2080 & #2082
Civics and Economics Page | 31
SOL by Cutlip
FastTrack Book, pp 84-85
Interactive Reading & Notetaking
Thunks 08 Civics and Economics Review
VGLA Documents for 2008 Standards
Virginia SOL Review & Assessment
Pearson Coach: Civics and Economics, pp
67-68
Virginia Experience by Gallopade
VGLA Documents for 2008 Standards
RPS Web Resources
http://rpshistory.weebly.com/
Virginia Department of Education
VDOE Released Tests:
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/releas
ed_tests/index.shtml
VDOE Scope and Sequence:
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/stand
ards_docs/history_socialscience/2008/lesson_
plans/index.shtml
VDOE Curriculum Framework:
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/stand
ards_docs/history_socialscience/index.shtml
Achievement
On-line Games &
Activities
Sorting Activities
Teacher Made
Assessments
VDOE Released Tests
VGLA Documents for
2008 Standards
Richmond Public Schools Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Curriculum Pacing and Resource Guide (CPR)
Course Title/ Course #: Civics and Economics/#2080 & #2082
Civics and Economics Page | 32
VDOE Instructional Resources
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/instruction/histor
y/resources.shtml
Web Resources:
Ben’s Guide to the Government:
http://bensguide.gpo.gov/j-history
SOL Pass:
http://www.solpass.org/ce.php
TTAC:
http://www.ttac.vcu.edu/main/instruction/
United Streaming:
http://www.discoveryeducation.com/
Virginia’s Official Website:
http://www.virginia.gov/Government
Virtual Tour of Capitol:
http://virginiacapitol.gov/virtualtours/extensio
n.html
ICIVICS
Lesson Plan:
https://www.icivics.org/teachers/lesson-
plans/state-governor
Checking for Understanding/Exit Ticket
Strategies
http://nau.edu/uploadedFiles/Academic/CAL/
History/History-
Richmond Public Schools Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Curriculum Pacing and Resource Guide (CPR)
Course Title/ Course #: Civics and Economics/#2080 & #2082
Civics and Economics Page | 33
Social_Studies_Education/Formative%20Ass
essment%20in%20Social%20Studies.pdf
http://www.readingquest.org/strat/
http://nelearn.myelearning.org/pluginfile.php/
439/mod_page/content/17/strategies.pdf
On-line Activities:
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/usa_game/
government/checks_and_balances.htm
http://texaslregames.org/games_web_eng/bra
nches_game/branches_game.html
www.reviewgamezone.com
3 days CE.8a Structure of Local
Government
Text Book/Materials:
Civics Today, pp 304-321
Everything You Need to Know for the
SOL by Cutlip
FastTrack Book, pp 86-89
Interactive Reading & Notetaking
Thunks 08 Civics and Economics Review
VGLA Documents for 2008 Standards
Virginia SOL Review & Assessment
Pearson Coach: Civics and Economics, pp
70-71
Virginia Experience by Gallopade
Analogies
Check for
Understanding
Strategies
Exit Tickets
Interactive
Achievement
On-line Games &
Activities
Political Cartoon
Analysis
Teacher Made
Richmond Public Schools Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Curriculum Pacing and Resource Guide (CPR)
Course Title/ Course #: Civics and Economics/#2080 & #2082
Civics and Economics Page | 34
VGLA Documents for 2008 Standards
RPS Web Resources
http://rpshistory.weebly.com/
Virginia Department of Education
VDOE Released Tests:
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/releas
ed_tests/index.shtml
VDOE Scope and Sequence:
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/stand
ards_docs/history_socialscience/2008/lesson_
plans/index.shtml
VDOE Curriculum Framework:
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/stand
ards_docs/history_socialscience/index.shtml
VDOE Instructional Resources
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/instruction/histor
y/resources.shtml
Web Resources:
SOL Pass:
http://www.solpass.org/ce.php
United Streaming:
http://www.discoveryeducation.com/
Richmond, VA City Council:
http://www.richmondgov.com/CityCouncil/
Henrico Board of Supervisors:
http://henrico.us/supervisors/
Assessments
VDOE Released Tests
VGLA Documents for
2008 Standards
Richmond Public Schools Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Curriculum Pacing and Resource Guide (CPR)
Course Title/ Course #: Civics and Economics/#2080 & #2082
Civics and Economics Page | 35
Richmond, VA Government:
http://www.richmondgov.com/
Richmond, VA Courts:
http://www.courts.state.va.us/courts/circuit/ri
chmond/home.html
TTAC:
http://www.ttac.vcu.edu/main/instruction/
Checking for Understanding/Exit Ticket
Strategies
http://nau.edu/uploadedFiles/Academic/CAL/
History/History-
Social_Studies_Education/Formative%20Ass
essment%20in%20Social%20Studies.pdf
http://www.readingquest.org/strat/
http://nelearn.myelearning.org/pluginfile.php/
439/mod_page/content/17/strategies.pdf
ICIVICS
Lesson Plan:
https://www.icivics.org/teachers/lesson-
plans/capable-county
Web Quest: https://www.icivics.org/web-
quests/county-basics
On-line Game:
https://www.icivics.org/games/counties-work
Richmond Public Schools Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Curriculum Pacing and Resource Guide (CPR)
Course Title/ Course #: Civics and Economics/#2080 & #2082
Civics and Economics Page | 36
1 day CE.8b Relationship Between
State and Local
Government
Text Book/Materials:
Civics Today, pp 304-321
Everything You Need to Know for the
SOL by Cutlip
FastTrack Book, pp 86-88
Interactive Reading & Notetaking
Thunks 08 Civics and Economics Review
VGLA Documents for 2008 Standards
Virginia SOL Review & Assessment
Pearson Coach: Civics and Economics, pp
72
Virginia Experience by Gallopade
VGLA Documents for 2008 Standards
RPS Web Resources
http://rpshistory.weebly.com/
Virginia Department of Education
VDOE Released Tests:
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/releas
ed_tests/index.shtml
VDOE Scope and Sequence:
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/stand
ards_docs/history_socialscience/2008/lesson_
plans/index.shtml
VDOE Curriculum Framework:
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/stand
ards_docs/history_socialscience/index.shtml
Check for
Understanding
Strategies
Exit Tickets
Interactive
Achievement
On-line Games &
Activities
Teacher Made
Assessments
VDOE Released Tests
VGLA Documents for
2008 Standards
Richmond Public Schools Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Curriculum Pacing and Resource Guide (CPR)
Course Title/ Course #: Civics and Economics/#2080 & #2082
Civics and Economics Page | 37
VDOE Instructional Resources
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/instruction/histor
y/resources.shtml
Checking for Understanding/Exit Ticket
Strategies
http://nau.edu/uploadedFiles/Academic/CAL/
History/History-
Social_Studies_Education/Formative%20Ass
essment%20in%20Social%20Studies.pdf
http://www.readingquest.org/strat/
http://nelearn.myelearning.org/pluginfile.php/
439/mod_page/content/17/strategies.pdf
Web Resources:
Ben’s Guide to the Government:
http://bensguide.gpo.gov/j-history
SOL Pass:
http://www.solpass.org/ce.php
United Streaming:
http://www.discoveryeducation.com/
Richmond, VA City Council:
http://www.richmondgov.com/CityCouncil/
Henrico Board of Supervisors:
http://henrico.us/supervisors/
Richmond, VA Government:
http://www.richmondgov.com/
Richmond Public Schools Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Curriculum Pacing and Resource Guide (CPR)
Course Title/ Course #: Civics and Economics/#2080 & #2082
Civics and Economics Page | 38
Richmond, VA Courts:
http://www.courts.state.va.us/courts/circuit/ri
chmond/home.html
TTAC:
http://www.ttac.vcu.edu/main/instruction/
ICIVICS
Lesson Plan:
https://www.icivics.org/teachers/lesson-
plans/state-power-got-reservation
On-line Activities:
www.reviewgamezone.com
1 day CE.8c The Local Legislative
Process
Text Book/Materials:
Civics Today, pp 304-321
Everything You Need to Know for the
SOL by Cutlip
FastTrack Book, pp 86-88
Interactive Reading & Notetaking
Thunks 08 Civics and Economics Review
VGLA Documents for 2008 Standards
Virginia SOL Review & Assessment
Pearson Coach: Civics and Economics, pp
73
Virginia Experience by Gallopade
VGLA Documents for 2008 Standards
Check for
Understanding
Strategies
Exit Tickets
Interactive
Achievement
On-line Games &
Activities
Teacher Made
Assessments
VDOE Released Tests
VGLA Documents for
2008 Standards
Richmond Public Schools Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Curriculum Pacing and Resource Guide (CPR)
Course Title/ Course #: Civics and Economics/#2080 & #2082
Civics and Economics Page | 39
RPS Web Resources
http://rpshistory.weebly.com/
Virginia Department of Education
VDOE Released Tests:
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/releas
ed_tests/index.shtml
VDOE Scope and Sequence:
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/stand
ards_docs/history_socialscience/2008/lesson_
plans/index.shtml
VDOE Curriculum Framework:
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/stand
ards_docs/history_socialscience/index.shtml
VDOE Instructional Resources
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/instruction/histor
y/resources.shtml
Web Resources:
SOL Pass:
http://www.solpass.org/ce.php
United Streaming:
http://www.discoveryeducation.com/
Richmond, VA City Council:
http://www.richmondgov.com/CityCouncil/
Henrico Board of Supervisors:
http://henrico.us/supervisors/
Richmond, VA Government:
Richmond Public Schools Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Curriculum Pacing and Resource Guide (CPR)
Course Title/ Course #: Civics and Economics/#2080 & #2082
Civics and Economics Page | 40
http://www.richmondgov.com/
Richmond, VA Courts:
http://www.courts.state.va.us/courts/circuit/ri
chmond/home.html
TTAC:
http://www.ttac.vcu.edu/main/instruction/
Checking for Understanding/Exit Ticket
Strategies
http://nau.edu/uploadedFiles/Academic/CAL/
History/History-
Social_Studies_Education/Formative%20Ass
essment%20in%20Social%20Studies.pdf
http://www.readingquest.org/strat/
http://nelearn.myelearning.org/pluginfile.php/
439/mod_page/content/17/strategies.pdf
10 days CE.1,6,7,8 REVIEW AND
BENCHMARK TEST
Textbook/Materials:
Fasttrack Civics by David Burns
Textbook, Civics Today: Citizenship,
Economics, and You
We the People: The Citizen and the
Constitution:
What I Need to Know to Pass Civics and
Economics By Bobbi Cutlip
Foldables
Exit Tickets
Projects
Graphic Organizers
Virginia Department of
Education Released Tests
Richmond Public Schools Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Curriculum Pacing and Resource Guide (CPR)
Course Title/ Course #: Civics and Economics/#2080 & #2082
Civics and Economics Page | 41
Virginia Department of Education
VDOE Released Tests:
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/releas
ed_tests/index.shtml
VDOE Scope and Sequence:
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/stand
ards_docs/history_socialscience/2008/lesson_
plans/index.shtml
VDOE Curriculum Framework:
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/stand
ards_docs/history_socialscience/index.shtml
VDOE Instructional Resources
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/instruction/histor
y/resources.shtml
Blueprint
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/bluep
rints/history_socialscience_blueprints/2008/bl
ueprints_civics_economics.pdf
Technology:
Technology Sparks, Ideas for Teachers:
Integrating Technology with the Virginia
Standards of Learning
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/instruction/caree
r_technical/resources/technology_sparks.pdf
On-line Review Games
and Activities
Teacher Made
Assessments
Check for Understanding
Strategies
Richmond Public Schools Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Curriculum Pacing and Resource Guide (CPR)
Course Title/ Course #: Civics and Economics/#2080 & #2082
Civics and Economics Page | 42
Livebinders Civics PPT Lessons
http://www.livebinders.com/play/play/512226
On-line Activities:
www.reviewgamezone.com
www.solpass.org
http://star.spsk12.net/socialscience/ss_ce7.ht
m
https://sites.google.com/a/floyd.k12.va.us/mr-
smusz-social-science/games
RPS Weebly
High Yield Activities
http://rpshistory.weebly.com/high-yield-
activities.html
DBQs
http://rpshistory.weebly.com/dbqs.html
Analysis Tools
http://rpshistory.weebly.com/analysis-
tools.html
Richmond Public Schools Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Curriculum Pacing and Resource Guide (CPR)
Course Title/ Course #: Civics and Economics/#2080 & #2082
Civics and Economics Page | 43
Civics & Economics Institute: Primary
Sources
https://sites.google.com/site/primarysourcesv
a/usii-and-ce
Civics & Economics Institute: Lessons &
Activities
https://sites.google.com/site/vdoess2012/
Richmond Public Schools Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Curriculum Pacing and Resource Guide (CPR)
Course Title/ Course #: Civics and Economics/#2080 & #2082
Civics and Economics Page | 44
Pacing, Resources & Assessments ~ MP3
Time Frame
(Days)
Standards of
Learning
Units/Topics/Concepts Resources Assessments
3 days CE.10a Organization of Court
Systems
Text Book/Materials:
Civics Today, pp 190-213, 342-381
Everything You Need to Know for the
SOL by Cutlip
FastTrack Book, pp 100-102
Interactive Reading & Notetaking
Thunks 08 Civics and Economics Review
VGLA Documents for 2008 Standards
Virginia SOL Review & Assessment
Pearson Coach: Civics and Economics, pp
88-89
Virginia Experience by Gallopade
VGLA Documents for 2008 Standards
RPS Web Resources
http://rpshistory.weebly.com/
Virginia Department of Education
VDOE Released Tests:
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/release
d_tests/index.shtml
Check for
Understanding
Strategies
Exit Tickets
Graphic Organizer
Interactive
Achievement
On-line Games &
Activities
Sorting Activities
Teacher Made
Assessments
VDOE Released
Tests
VGLA Documents
for 2008 Standards
Richmond Public Schools Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Curriculum Pacing and Resource Guide (CPR)
Course Title/ Course #: Civics and Economics/#2080 & #2082
Civics and Economics Page | 45
VDOE Scope and Sequence:
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/standa
rds_docs/history_socialscience/2008/lesson_pl
ans/index.shtml
VDOE Curriculum Framework:
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/standa
rds_docs/history_socialscience/index.shtml
VDOE Instructional Resources
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/instruction/histor
y/resources.shtml
Web Resources:
Ben’s Guide to the Government:
http://bensguide.gpo.gov/j-history
Brain Pop:
https://www.brainpop.com/socialstudies/usgov
ernmentandlaw/courtsystem/
Flocabulary: https://www.flocabulary.com/3-
branches-of-government/
Smart Songs:
http://smartsongs.org/category/videos
SOL Pass:
http://www.solpass.org/ce.php
United Streaming:
http://www.discoveryeducation.com/
U.S. Supreme Court:
http://www.supremecourt.gov/
Richmond Public Schools Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Curriculum Pacing and Resource Guide (CPR)
Course Title/ Course #: Civics and Economics/#2080 & #2082
Civics and Economics Page | 46
Justice Teaching
http://www.justiceteaching.org/lesson_plans.s
html
TTAC:
http://www.ttac.vcu.edu/main/instruction/
Checking for Understanding/Exit Ticket
Strategies
http://nau.edu/uploadedFiles/Academic/CAL/
History/History-
Social_Studies_Education/Formative%20Asse
ssment%20in%20Social%20Studies.pdf
http://www.readingquest.org/strat/
http://nelearn.myelearning.org/pluginfile.php/4
39/mod_page/content/17/strategies.pdf
ICIVICS
Web Quest: https://www.icivics.org/web-
quests/courts-nutshell (has accompanying
worksheet)
Lesson Plan:
https://www.icivics.org/teachers/lesson-
plans/judicial-branch-flash
Richmond Public Schools Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Curriculum Pacing and Resource Guide (CPR)
Course Title/ Course #: Civics and Economics/#2080 & #2082
Civics and Economics Page | 47
2 days CE.10b Judicial Review Text Book/Materials:
Civics Today, pp. 206-213
Everything You Need to Know for the
SOL by Cutlip
FastTrack Book, pp 103
Interactive Reading & Notetaking
Thunks 08 Civics and Economics Review
VGLA Documents for 2008 Standards
Virginia SOL Review & Assessment
Pearson Coach: Civics and Economics, pp
90
Virginia Experience by Gallopade
VGLA Documents for 2008 Standards
RPS Web Resources
http://rpshistory.weebly.com/
Virginia Department of Education
VDOE Released Tests:
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/release
d_tests/index.shtml
VDOE Scope and Sequence:
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/standa
rds_docs/history_socialscience/2008/lesson_pl
ans/index.shtml
VDOE Curriculum Framework:
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/standa
rds_docs/history_socialscience/index.shtml
VDOE Instructional Resources
Check for
Understanding
Strategies
DBQ
Exit Tickets
Interactive
Achievement
On-line Games &
Activities
Political Cartoon
Analysis
Role Play
Teacher Made
Assessments
VDOE Released
Tests
VGLA Documents
for 2008 Standards
Richmond Public Schools Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Curriculum Pacing and Resource Guide (CPR)
Course Title/ Course #: Civics and Economics/#2080 & #2082
Civics and Economics Page | 48
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/instruction/histor
y/resources.shtml
Web Resources:
Ben’s Guide to the Government:
http://bensguide.gpo.gov/j-history
Brain Pop:
https://www.brainpop.com/socialstudies/usgov
ernmentandlaw/supremecourt/
SOL Pass:
http://www.solpass.org/ce.php
United Streaming:
http://www.discoveryeducation.com/
TTAC:
http://www.ttac.vcu.edu/main/instruction/
ICIVICS
Lesson Plan:
https://www.icivics.org/teachers/lesson-
plans/interpreting-constitution
On-line Game:
https://www.icivics.org/games/supreme-
decision
Checking for Understanding/Exit Ticket
Strategies
http://nau.edu/uploadedFiles/Academic/CAL/
History/History-
Social_Studies_Education/Formative%20Asse
ssment%20in%20Social%20Studies.pdf
Richmond Public Schools Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Curriculum Pacing and Resource Guide (CPR)
Course Title/ Course #: Civics and Economics/#2080 & #2082
Civics and Economics Page | 49
http://www.readingquest.org/strat/
http://nelearn.myelearning.org/pluginfile.php/4
39/mod_page/content/17/strategies.pdf
3 days CE.10c Court Cases Text Book/Materials:
Civics Today, pp 362-381
Everything You Need to Know for the
SOL by Cutlip
FastTrack Book, pp 108-109
Interactive Reading & Notetaking
Thunks 08 Civics and Economics Review
VGLA Documents for 2008 Standards
Virginia SOL Review & Assessment
Pearson Coach: Civics and Economics, pp
91-92
Virginia Experience by Gallopade
VGLA Documents for 2008 Standards
RPS Web Resources
http://rpshistory.weebly.com/
Virginia Department of Education
VDOE Released Tests:
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/release
d_tests/index.shtml
VDOE Scope and Sequence:
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/standa
Check for
Understanding
Strategies
Cooperative Learning
Exit Tickets
Interactive
Achievement
Graphic Organizers
On-line Games &
Activities
Role Play
Teacher Made
Assessments
VDOE Released
Tests
VGLA Documents
for 2008 Standards
Richmond Public Schools Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Curriculum Pacing and Resource Guide (CPR)
Course Title/ Course #: Civics and Economics/#2080 & #2082
Civics and Economics Page | 50
rds_docs/history_socialscience/2008/lesson_pl
ans/index.shtml
VDOE Curriculum Framework:
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/standa
rds_docs/history_socialscience/index.shtml
VDOE Instructional Resources
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/instruction/histor
y/resources.shtml
Web Resources:
Ben’s Guide to the Government:
http://bensguide.gpo.gov/j-history
Brain Pop:
https://www.brainpop.com/socialstudies/usgov
ernmentandlaw/trials/
SOL Pass:
http://www.solpass.org/ce.php
United Streaming:
http://www.discoveryeducation.com/
TTAC:
http://www.ttac.vcu.edu/main/instruction/
Checking for Understanding/Exit Ticket
Strategies
http://nau.edu/uploadedFiles/Academic/CAL/
History/History-
Social_Studies_Education/Formative%20Asse
ssment%20in%20Social%20Studies.pdf
http://www.readingquest.org/strat/
Richmond Public Schools Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Curriculum Pacing and Resource Guide (CPR)
Course Title/ Course #: Civics and Economics/#2080 & #2082
Civics and Economics Page | 51
http://nelearn.myelearning.org/pluginfile.php/4
39/mod_page/content/17/strategies.pdf
ICIVICS
Classroom activity:
https://www.icivics.org/teachers/lesson-
plans/trial-court-go-fish
On-line Game:
https://www.icivics.org/games/we-the-jury
Mock Trials:
https://www.icivics.org/teachers/lesson-
plans/james-bond-honda-trial-simulation-
lesson
http://www.scbar.org/public/files/docs/LRE/m
ocktrialguide.pdf
2 days CE.10d Due Process Text Book/Materials:
Civics Today, pp 352-353
Everything You Need to Know for the
SOL by Cutlip
FastTrack Book, pp 111-112
Interactive Reading & Notetaking
Thunks 08 Civics and Economics Review
VGLA Documents for 2008 Standards
Virginia SOL Review & Assessment
Pearson Coach: Civics and Economics, pp
Check for
Understanding
Strategies
Cooperative Learning
Exit Tickets
Interactive
Achievement
On-line Games &
Activities
Political Cartoon
Analysis
Richmond Public Schools Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Curriculum Pacing and Resource Guide (CPR)
Course Title/ Course #: Civics and Economics/#2080 & #2082
Civics and Economics Page | 52
93
Virginia Experience by Gallopade
VGLA Documents for 2008 Standards
RPS Web Resources
http://rpshistory.weebly.com/
Virginia Department of Education
VDOE Released Tests:
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/release
d_tests/index.shtml
VDOE Scope and Sequence:
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/standa
rds_docs/history_socialscience/2008/lesson_pl
ans/index.shtml
VDOE Curriculum Framework:
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/standa
rds_docs/history_socialscience/index.shtml
VDOE Instructional Resources
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/instruction/histor
y/resources.shtml
Web Resources:
Ben’s Guide to the Government:
http://bensguide.gpo.gov/j-history
Brain Pop:
https://www.brainpop.com/socialstudies/usgov
ernmentandlaw/mirandarights/
SOL Pass:
http://www.solpass.org/ce.php
Role Play
Teacher Made
Assessments
VDOE Released
Tests
VGLA Documents
for 2008 Standards
Richmond Public Schools Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Curriculum Pacing and Resource Guide (CPR)
Course Title/ Course #: Civics and Economics/#2080 & #2082
Civics and Economics Page | 53
United Streaming:
http://www.discoveryeducation.com/
TTAC:
http://www.ttac.vcu.edu/main/instruction/
Checking for Understanding/Exit Ticket
Strategies
http://nau.edu/uploadedFiles/Academic/CAL/
History/History-
Social_Studies_Education/Formative%20Asse
ssment%20in%20Social%20Studies.pdf
http://www.readingquest.org/strat/
http://nelearn.myelearning.org/pluginfile.php/4
39/mod_page/content/17/strategies.pdf
5 days CE.11a Basic Economic
Concepts
Text Book/Materials:
Civics Today, pp. 402-477
Everything You Need to Know for the
SOL by Cutlip
FastTrack Book, pp 114-123
Interactive Reading & Notetaking
Thunks 08 Civics and Economics Review
VGLA Documents for 2008 Standards
Virginia SOL Review & Assessment
Pearson Coach: Civics and Economics, pp
Check for
Understanding
Strategies
Exit Tickets
Interactive
Achievement
On-line Games &
Activities
Narrative Writing
Non-linguistic
Richmond Public Schools Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Curriculum Pacing and Resource Guide (CPR)
Course Title/ Course #: Civics and Economics/#2080 & #2082
Civics and Economics Page | 54
95-97
Virginia Experience by Gallopade
VGLA Documents for 2008 Standards
RPS Web Resources
http://rpshistory.weebly.com/
Virginia Department of Education
VDOE Released Tests:
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/release
d_tests/index.shtml
VDOE Scope and Sequence:
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/standa
rds_docs/history_socialscience/2008/lesson_pl
ans/index.shtml
VDOE Curriculum Framework:
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/standa
rds_docs/history_socialscience/index.shtml
VDOE Instructional Resources
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/instruction/histor
y/resources.shtml
Checking for Understanding/Exit Ticket
Strategies
http://nau.edu/uploadedFiles/Academic/CAL/
History/History-
Social_Studies_Education/Formative%20Asse
ssment%20in%20Social%20Studies.pdf
http://www.readingquest.org/strat/
Representations
Teacher Made
Assessments
VDOE Released
Tests
VGLA Documents
for 2008 Standards
Richmond Public Schools Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Curriculum Pacing and Resource Guide (CPR)
Course Title/ Course #: Civics and Economics/#2080 & #2082
Civics and Economics Page | 55
http://nelearn.myelearning.org/pluginfile.php/4
39/mod_page/content/17/strategies.pdf
Web Resources:
Brain Pop:
https://www.brainpop.com/socialstudies/econo
mics/supplyanddemand/
SOL Pass:
http://www.solpass.org/ce.php
United Streaming:
http://www.discoveryeducation.com/
EconEdLink: http://www.econedlink.org/
TTAC:
http://www.ttac.vcu.edu/main/instruction/
3 days CE.11b Types of Economic
Systems
Text Book/Materials:
Civics Today, pp 402-
Everything You Need to Know for the
SOL by Cutlip
FastTrack Book, pp 124-128
Interactive Reading & Notetaking
Thunks 08 Civics and Economics Review
VGLA Documents for 2008 Standards
Virginia SOL Review & Assessment
Pearson Coach: Civics and Economics, pp
98-99
Virginia Experience by Gallopade
VGLA Documents for 2008 Standards
Check for
Understanding
Strategies
DBQ
Exit Tickets
Gallery Walk
Interactive
Achievement
On-line Games &
Activities
Teacher Made
Assessments
VDOE Released
Richmond Public Schools Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Curriculum Pacing and Resource Guide (CPR)
Course Title/ Course #: Civics and Economics/#2080 & #2082
Civics and Economics Page | 56
RPS Web Resources
http://rpshistory.weebly.com/
Virginia Department of Education
VDOE Released Tests:
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/release
d_tests/index.shtml
VDOE Scope and Sequence:
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/standa
rds_docs/history_socialscience/2008/lesson_pl
ans/index.shtml
VDOE Curriculum Framework:
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/standa
rds_docs/history_socialscience/index.shtml
VDOE Instructional Resources
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/instruction/histor
y/resources.shtml
Checking for Understanding/Exit Ticket
Strategies
http://nau.edu/uploadedFiles/Academic/CAL/
History/History-
Social_Studies_Education/Formative%20Asse
ssment%20in%20Social%20Studies.pdf
http://www.readingquest.org/strat/
http://nelearn.myelearning.org/pluginfile.php/4
39/mod_page/content/17/strategies.pdf
Tests
VGLA Documents
for 2008 Standards
Richmond Public Schools Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Curriculum Pacing and Resource Guide (CPR)
Course Title/ Course #: Civics and Economics/#2080 & #2082
Civics and Economics Page | 57
Web Resources:
SOL Pass:
http://www.solpass.org/ce.php
United Streaming:
http://www.discoveryeducation.com/
EconEdLink: http://www.econedlink.org/
TTAC:
http://www.ttac.vcu.edu/main/instruction/
ICIVICS
Lesson Plan:
https://www.icivics.org/teachers/lesson-
plans/government-economy-0 (also covers
monopolies and federal agencies/consumer
rights)
3 days CE.11c Characteristics of the
U.S. Economy
Text Book/Materials:
Civics Today, pp 402-477
Everything You Need to Know for the
SOL by Cutlip
FastTrack Book, pp 129
Interactive Reading & Notetaking
Thunks 08 Civics and Economics Review
VGLA Documents for 2008 Standards
Virginia SOL Review & Assessment
Pearson Coach: Civics and Economics, pp
Check for
Understanding
Strategies
Exit Tickets
Interactive
Achievement
On-line Games &
Activities
Non-linguistic
Representations
Richmond Public Schools Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Curriculum Pacing and Resource Guide (CPR)
Course Title/ Course #: Civics and Economics/#2080 & #2082
Civics and Economics Page | 58
100
Virginia Experience by Gallopade
VGLA Documents for 2008 Standards
RPS Web Resources
http://rpshistory.weebly.com/
Virginia Department of Education
VDOE Released Tests:
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/release
d_tests/index.shtml
VDOE Scope and Sequence:
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/standa
rds_docs/history_socialscience/2008/lesson_pl
ans/index.shtml
VDOE Curriculum Framework:
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/standa
rds_docs/history_socialscience/index.shtml
VDOE Instructional Resources
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/instruction/histor
y/resources.shtml
Checking for Understanding/Exit Ticket
Strategies
http://nau.edu/uploadedFiles/Academic/CAL/
History/History-
Social_Studies_Education/Formative%20Asse
ssment%20in%20Social%20Studies.pdf
http://www.readingquest.org/strat/
Political Cartoon
Analysis
Teacher Made
Assessments
VDOE Released
Tests
VGLA Documents
for 2008 Standards
Richmond Public Schools Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Curriculum Pacing and Resource Guide (CPR)
Course Title/ Course #: Civics and Economics/#2080 & #2082
Civics and Economics Page | 59
http://nelearn.myelearning.org/pluginfile.php/4
39/mod_page/content/17/strategies.pdf
Web Resources:
SOL Pass:
http://www.solpass.org/ce.php
United Streaming:
http://www.discoveryeducation.com/
EconEdLink: http://www.econedlink.org/
TTAC:
http://www.ttac.vcu.edu/main/instruction/
ICIVICS
Lesson Plan:
https://www.icivics.org/teachers/lesson-
plans/market-economy-0 (also covers some
aspects of CE11a,b)
2 days CE.12a Types of Business
Organizations
Text Book/Materials:
Civics Today, pp 428-432, pp 478-499, pp
526-527 and pp 534-537, pp 564-570
Everything You Need to Know for the
SOL by Cutlip
FastTrack Book, pp 134-135
Interactive Reading & Notetaking
Thunks 08 Civics and Economics Review
VGLA Documents for 2008 Standards
Virginia SOL Review & Assessment
Check for
Understanding
Strategies
Exit Tickets
Graphic Organizers
Interactive
Achievement
On-line Games &
Activities
Teacher Made
Richmond Public Schools Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Curriculum Pacing and Resource Guide (CPR)
Course Title/ Course #: Civics and Economics/#2080 & #2082
Civics and Economics Page | 60
Pearson Coach: Civics and Economics, pp
102
Virginia Experience by Gallopade
VGLA Documents for 2008 Standards
RPS Web Resources
http://rpshistory.weebly.com/
Virginia Department of Education
VDOE Released Tests:
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/release
d_tests/index.shtml
VDOE Scope and Sequence:
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/standa
rds_docs/history_socialscience/2008/lesson_pl
ans/index.shtml
VDOE Curriculum Framework:
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/standa
rds_docs/history_socialscience/index.shtml
VDOE Instructional Resources
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/instruction/histor
y/resources.shtml
Checking for Understanding/Exit Ticket
Strategies
http://nau.edu/uploadedFiles/Academic/CAL/
History/History-
Social_Studies_Education/Formative%20Asse
ssment%20in%20Social%20Studies.pdf
Assessments
VDOE Released
Tests
VGLA Documents
for 2008 Standards
Richmond Public Schools Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Curriculum Pacing and Resource Guide (CPR)
Course Title/ Course #: Civics and Economics/#2080 & #2082
Civics and Economics Page | 61
http://www.readingquest.org/strat/
http://nelearn.myelearning.org/pluginfile.php/4
39/mod_page/content/17/strategies.pdf
Web Resources:
Brain Pop:
https://www.brainpop.com/socialstudies/freem
ovies/stocksandshares/
https://www.brainpop.com/socialstudies/econo
mics/banking/
https://www.brainpop.com/socialstudies/econo
mics/taxes/
Smart Songs:
http://smartsongs.org/stock-market-song
SOL Pass:
http://www.solpass.org/ce.php
United Streaming:
http://www.discoveryeducation.com/
EconEdLink: http://www.econedlink.org/
TTAC:
http://www.ttac.vcu.edu/main/instruction/
Richmond Public Schools Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Curriculum Pacing and Resource Guide (CPR)
Course Title/ Course #: Civics and Economics/#2080 & #2082
Civics and Economics Page | 62
5 days CE.12b Economic/Circular
Flow
Text Book/Materials:
Civics Today, pp 428-432, pp 478-499, pp
526-527 and pp 534-537, pp 564-570
Everything You Need to Know for the
SOL by Cutlip
FastTrack Book, pp.
Interactive Reading & Notetaking
Thunks 08 Civics and Economics Review
VGLA Documents for 2008 Standards
Virginia SOL Review & Assessment
Pearson Coach: Civics and Economics, pp.
Virginia Experience by Gallopade
VGLA Documents for 2008 Standards
RPS Web Resources
http://rpshistory.weebly.com/
Virginia Department of Education
VDOE Released Tests:
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/release
d_tests/index.shtml
VDOE Scope and Sequence:
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/standa
rds_docs/history_socialscience/2008/lesson_pl
ans/index.shtml
VDOE Curriculum Framework:
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/standa
rds_docs/history_socialscience/index.shtml
VDOE Instructional Resources
Check for
Understanding
Strategies
Exit Tickets
Interactive
Achievement
On-line Games &
Activities
Political Cartoon
Analysis
Teacher Made
Assessments
VDOE Released
Tests
VGLA Documents
for 2008 Standards
Richmond Public Schools Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Curriculum Pacing and Resource Guide (CPR)
Course Title/ Course #: Civics and Economics/#2080 & #2082
Civics and Economics Page | 63
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/instruction/histor
y/resources.shtml
Checking for Understanding/Exit Ticket
Strategies
http://nau.edu/uploadedFiles/Academic/CAL/
History/History-
Social_Studies_Education/Formative%20Asse
ssment%20in%20Social%20Studies.pdf
http://www.readingquest.org/strat/
http://nelearn.myelearning.org/pluginfile.php/4
39/mod_page/content/17/strategies.pdf
Web Resources:
SOL Pass:
http://www.solpass.org/ce.php
United Streaming:
http://www.discoveryeducation.com/
EconEdLink: http://www.econedlink.org/
TTAC:
http://www.ttac.vcu.edu/main/instruction/
2 days CE.12c Private Financial
Institutions
Text Book/Materials:
Civics Today, pp 428-432, pp 478-499, pp
526-527 and pp 534-537, pp 564-570
Everything You Need to Know for the
Check for
Understanding
Strategies
Richmond Public Schools Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Curriculum Pacing and Resource Guide (CPR)
Course Title/ Course #: Civics and Economics/#2080 & #2082
Civics and Economics Page | 64
SOL by Cutlip
FastTrack Book, pp. 138
Interactive Reading & Notetaking
Thunks 08 Civics and Economics Review
VGLA Documents for 2008 Standards
Virginia SOL Review & Assessment
Pearson Coach: Civics and Economics, pp.
104
Virginia Experience by Gallopade
VGLA Documents for 2008 Standards
RPS Web Resources
http://rpshistory.weebly.com/
Virginia Department of Education
VDOE Released Tests:
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/release
d_tests/index.shtml
VDOE Scope and Sequence:
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/standa
rds_docs/history_socialscience/2008/lesson_pl
ans/index.shtml
VDOE Curriculum Framework:
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/standa
rds_docs/history_socialscience/index.shtml
VDOE Instructional Resources
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/instruction/histor
y/resources.shtml
Exit Tickets
Interactive
Achievement
On-line Games &
Activities
Simulations
Teacher Made
Assessments
VDOE Released
Tests
VGLA Documents
for 2008 Standards
Richmond Public Schools Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Curriculum Pacing and Resource Guide (CPR)
Course Title/ Course #: Civics and Economics/#2080 & #2082
Civics and Economics Page | 65
Checking for Understanding/Exit Ticket
Strategies
http://nau.edu/uploadedFiles/Academic/CAL/
History/History-
Social_Studies_Education/Formative%20Asse
ssment%20in%20Social%20Studies.pdf
http://www.readingquest.org/strat/
http://nelearn.myelearning.org/pluginfile.php/4
39/mod_page/content/17/strategies.pdf
Web Resources:
Brain Pop:
https://www.brainpop.com/socialstudies/econo
mics/banking/
Flocabulary:
https://www.flocabulary.com/banking/
SOL Pass:
http://www.solpass.org/ce.php
United Streaming:
http://www.discoveryeducation.com/
EconEdLink: http://www.econedlink.org/
TTAC:
http://www.ttac.vcu.edu/main/instruction/
ICIVICS
Lesson Plan:
https://www.icivics.org/teachers/lesson-
plans/banks-credit-economy
Richmond Public Schools Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Curriculum Pacing and Resource Guide (CPR)
Course Title/ Course #: Civics and Economics/#2080 & #2082
Civics and Economics Page | 66
2 day CE.12d Global Trade Text Book/Materials:
Civics Today, pp 428-432, pp 478-499, pp
526-527 and pp 534-537, pp 564-570
Everything You Need to Know for the
SOL by Cutlip
FastTrack Book, pp. 139-140
Interactive Reading & Notetaking
Thunks 08 Civics and Economics Review
VGLA Documents for 2008 Standards
Virginia SOL Review & Assessment
Pearson Coach: Civics and Economics, pp.
105-106
Virginia Experience by Gallopade
VGLA Documents for 2008 Standards
RPS Web Resources
http://rpshistory.weebly.com/
Virginia Department of Education
VDOE Released Tests:
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/release
d_tests/index.shtml
VDOE Scope and Sequence:
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/standa
rds_docs/history_socialscience/2008/lesson_pl
ans/index.shtml
VDOE Curriculum Framework:
Check for
Understanding
Strategies
Exit Tickets
Interactive
Achievement
On-line Games &
Activities
Teacher Made
Assessments
VDOE Released
Tests
VGLA Documents
for 2008 Standards
Richmond Public Schools Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Curriculum Pacing and Resource Guide (CPR)
Course Title/ Course #: Civics and Economics/#2080 & #2082
Civics and Economics Page | 67
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/standa
rds_docs/history_socialscience/index.shtml
VDOE Instructional Resources
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/instruction/histor
y/resources.shtml
Checking for Understanding/Exit Ticket
Strategies
http://nau.edu/uploadedFiles/Academic/CAL/
History/History-
Social_Studies_Education/Formative%20Asse
ssment%20in%20Social%20Studies.pdf
http://www.readingquest.org/strat/
http://nelearn.myelearning.org/pluginfile.php/4
39/mod_page/content/17/strategies.pdf
Web Resources:
SOL Pass:
http://www.solpass.org/ce.php
United Streaming:
http://www.discoveryeducation.com/
EconEdLink: http://www.econedlink.org/
TTAC:
http://www.ttac.vcu.edu/main/instruction/
Richmond Public Schools Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Curriculum Pacing and Resource Guide (CPR)
Course Title/ Course #: Civics and Economics/#2080 & #2082
Civics and Economics Page | 68
CE.1,10,11,12 REVIEW AND
BENCHMARK TEST
Textbook/Materials:
Fasttrack Civics by David Burns
Textbook, Civics Today: Citizenship,
Economics, and You
We the People: The Citizen and the
Constitution:
What I Need to Know to Pass Civics and
Economics By Bobbi Cutlip
Virginia Department of Education
VDOE Released Tests:
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/release
d_tests/index.shtml
VDOE Scope and Sequence:
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/standar
ds_docs/history_socialscience/2008/lesson_pla
ns/index.shtml
VDOE Curriculum Framework:
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/standar
ds_docs/history_socialscience/index.shtml
VDOE Instructional Resources
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/instruction/histor
y/resources.shtml
Foldables
Exit Tickets
Projects
Graphic Organizers
Virginia Department of
Education Released Tests
On-line Review Games
and Activities
Teacher Made
Assessments
Check for Understanding
Strategies
Richmond Public Schools Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Curriculum Pacing and Resource Guide (CPR)
Course Title/ Course #: Civics and Economics/#2080 & #2082
Civics and Economics Page | 69
Blueprint
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/bluepri
nts/history_socialscience_blueprints/2008/blue
prints_civics_economics.pdf
Technology:
Technology Sparks, Ideas for Teachers:
Integrating Technology with the Virginia
Standards of Learning
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/instruction/career
_technical/resources/technology_sparks.pdf
Livebinders Civics PPT Lessons
http://www.livebinders.com/play/play/512226
On-line Activities:
www.reviewgamezone.com
www.solpass.org
http://star.spsk12.net/socialscience/ss_ce7.htm
https://sites.google.com/a/floyd.k12.va.us/mr-
smusz-social-science/games
Richmond Public Schools Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Curriculum Pacing and Resource Guide (CPR)
Course Title/ Course #: Civics and Economics/#2080 & #2082
Civics and Economics Page | 70
RPS Weebly
High Yield Activities
http://rpshistory.weebly.com/high-yield-
activities.html
DBQs
http://rpshistory.weebly.com/dbqs.html
Analysis Tools
http://rpshistory.weebly.com/analysis-
tools.html
Civics & Economics Institute: Primary
Sources
https://sites.google.com/site/primarysourcesva/
usii-and-ce
Richmond Public Schools Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Curriculum Pacing and Resource Guide (CPR)
Course Title/ Course #: Civics and Economics/#2080 & #2082
Civics and Economics Page | 71
Pacing, Resources & Assessments ~ MP4
Time Frame
(Days)
Standards of
Learning
Units/Topics/Concepts Resources Assessments
1 day CE.13a Competition in the
Marketplace
Text Book/Materials:
Civics Today, pp. 504-506, pp 524-533
and pp 540-557
Everything You Need to Know for the
SOL by Cutlip
FastTrack Book, pp. 144
Interactive Reading & Notetaking
Thunks 08 Civics and Economics Review
VGLA Documents for 2008 Standards
Virginia SOL Review & Assessment
Pearson Coach: Civics and Economics,
pp.108
Virginia Experience by Gallopade
VGLA Documents for 2008 Standards
RPS Web Resources
http://rpshistory.weebly.com/
Virginia Department of Education
VDOE Released Tests:
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/release
d_tests/index.shtml
VDOE Scope and Sequence:
Check for
Understanding
Strategies
Exit Tickets
Interactive
Achievement
On-line Games &
Activities
Teacher Made
Assessments
VDOE Released
Tests
VGLA Documents
for 2008 Standards
Richmond Public Schools Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Curriculum Pacing and Resource Guide (CPR)
Course Title/ Course #: Civics and Economics/#2080 & #2082
Civics and Economics Page | 72
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/standa
rds_docs/history_socialscience/2008/lesson_pl
ans/index.shtml
VDOE Curriculum Framework:
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/standa
rds_docs/history_socialscience/index.shtml
VDOE Instructional Resources
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/instruction/histor
y/resources.shtml
Checking for Understanding/Exit Ticket
Strategies
http://nau.edu/uploadedFiles/Academic/CAL/
History/History-
Social_Studies_Education/Formative%20Asse
ssment%20in%20Social%20Studies.pdf
http://www.readingquest.org/strat/
http://nelearn.myelearning.org/pluginfile.php/4
39/mod_page/content/17/strategies.pdf
Web Resources:
SOL Pass:
http://www.solpass.org/ce.php
United Streaming:
http://www.discoveryeducation.com/
Richmond Public Schools Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Curriculum Pacing and Resource Guide (CPR)
Course Title/ Course #: Civics and Economics/#2080 & #2082
Civics and Economics Page | 73
EconEdLink: http://www.econedlink.org/
TTAC:
http://www.ttac.vcu.edu/main/instruction/
1 day
CE.13b Public Goods and
Services
Text Book/Materials:
Civics Today, pp. 504-506, pp 524-533
and pp 540-557
Everything You Need to Know for the
SOL by Cutlip
FastTrack Book, pp. 145-147
Interactive Reading & Notetaking
Thunks 08 Civics and Economics Review
VGLA Documents for 2008 Standards
Virginia SOL Review & Assessment
Pearson Coach: Civics and Economics, pp.
109-
Virginia Experience by Gallopade
VGLA Documents for 2008 Standards
RPS Web Resources
http://rpshistory.weebly.com/
Virginia Department of Education
VDOE Released Tests:
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/release
d_tests/index.shtml
Check for
Understanding
Strategies
Exit Tickets
Interactive
Achievement
On-line Games &
Activities
Political Cartoon
Analysis
Teacher Made
Assessments
VDOE Released
Tests
VGLA Documents
for 2008 Standards
Richmond Public Schools Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Curriculum Pacing and Resource Guide (CPR)
Course Title/ Course #: Civics and Economics/#2080 & #2082
Civics and Economics Page | 74
VDOE Scope and Sequence:
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/standa
rds_docs/history_socialscience/2008/lesson_pl
ans/index.shtml
VDOE Curriculum Framework:
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/standa
rds_docs/history_socialscience/index.shtml
VDOE Instructional Resources
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/instruction/histor
y/resources.shtml
Checking for Understanding/Exit Ticket
Strategies
http://nau.edu/uploadedFiles/Academic/CAL/
History/History-
Social_Studies_Education/Formative%20Asse
ssment%20in%20Social%20Studies.pdf
http://www.readingquest.org/strat/
http://nelearn.myelearning.org/pluginfile.php/4
39/mod_page/content/17/strategies.pdf
Web Resources:
SOL Pass:
http://www.solpass.org/ce.php
Richmond Public Schools Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Curriculum Pacing and Resource Guide (CPR)
Course Title/ Course #: Civics and Economics/#2080 & #2082
Civics and Economics Page | 75
United Streaming:
http://www.discoveryeducation.com/
EconEdLink: http://www.econedlink.org/
TTAC:
http://www.ttac.vcu.edu/main/instruction/
2 days CE.13c The Impact of Taxation Text Book/Materials:
Civics Today, pp. 504-506, pp 524-533
and pp 540-557
Everything You Need to Know for the
SOL by Cutlip
FastTrack Book, pp. 148-149
Interactive Reading & Notetaking
Thunks 08 Civics and Economics Review
VGLA Documents for 2008 Standards
Virginia SOL Review & Assessment
Pearson Coach: Civics and Economics, pp.
110
Virginia Experience by Gallopade
VGLA Documents for 2008 Standards
RPS Web Resources
http://rpshistory.weebly.com/
Check for
Understanding
Strategies
Cooperative Learning
Exit Tickets
Interactive
Achievement
On-line Games &
Activities
Teacher Made
Assessments
VDOE Released
Tests
VGLA Documents
for 2008 Standards
Richmond Public Schools Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Curriculum Pacing and Resource Guide (CPR)
Course Title/ Course #: Civics and Economics/#2080 & #2082
Civics and Economics Page | 76
Virginia Department of Education
VDOE Released Tests:
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/release
d_tests/index.shtml
VDOE Scope and Sequence:
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/standa
rds_docs/history_socialscience/2008/lesson_pl
ans/index.shtml
VDOE Curriculum Framework:
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/standa
rds_docs/history_socialscience/index.shtml
VDOE Instructional Resources
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/instruction/histor
y/resources.shtml
Checking for Understanding/Exit Ticket
Strategies
http://nau.edu/uploadedFiles/Academic/CAL/
History/History-
Social_Studies_Education/Formative%20Asse
ssment%20in%20Social%20Studies.pdf
http://www.readingquest.org/strat/
Richmond Public Schools Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Curriculum Pacing and Resource Guide (CPR)
Course Title/ Course #: Civics and Economics/#2080 & #2082
Civics and Economics Page | 77
http://nelearn.myelearning.org/pluginfile.php/4
39/mod_page/content/17/strategies.pdf
Web Resources:
SOL Pass:
http://www.solpass.org/ce.php
United Streaming:
http://www.discoveryeducation.com/
EconEdLink: http://www.econedlink.org/
Brain Pop:
https://www.brainpop.com/socialstudies/econo
mics/taxes/
TTAC:
http://www.ttac.vcu.edu/main/instruction/
ICIVICS
Lesson Plans:
https://www.icivics.org/teachers/lesson-
plans/taxation and
https://www.icivics.org/teachers/lesson-
plans/government-spending
On-line Game:
https://www.icivics.org/games/peoples-pie
Richmond Public Schools Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Curriculum Pacing and Resource Guide (CPR)
Course Title/ Course #: Civics and Economics/#2080 & #2082
Civics and Economics Page | 78
1 day CE.13d Federal Reserve Text Book/Materials:
Civics Today, pp. 504-506, pp 524-533
and pp 540-557
Everything You Need to Know for the
SOL by Cutlip
FastTrack Book, pp. 150
Interactive Reading & Notetaking
Thunks 08 Civics and Economics Review
VGLA Documents for 2008 Standards
Virginia SOL Review & Assessment
Pearson Coach: Civics and Economics, pp.
111
Virginia Experience by Gallopade
VGLA Documents for 2008 Standards
RPS Web Resources
http://rpshistory.weebly.com/
Virginia Department of Education
VDOE Released Tests:
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/release
d_tests/index.shtml
VDOE Scope and Sequence:
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/standa
rds_docs/history_socialscience/2008/lesson_pl
ans/index.shtml
Check for
Understanding
Strategies
Exit Tickets
Interactive
Achievement
On-line Games &
Activities
Teacher Made
Assessments
VDOE Released
Tests
VGLA Documents
for 2008 Standards
Richmond Public Schools Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Curriculum Pacing and Resource Guide (CPR)
Course Title/ Course #: Civics and Economics/#2080 & #2082
Civics and Economics Page | 79
VDOE Curriculum Framework:
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/standa
rds_docs/history_socialscience/index.shtml
VDOE Instructional Resources
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/instruction/histor
y/resources.shtml
Checking for Understanding/Exit Ticket
Strategies
http://nau.edu/uploadedFiles/Academic/CAL/
History/History-
Social_Studies_Education/Formative%20Asse
ssment%20in%20Social%20Studies.pdf
http://www.readingquest.org/strat/
http://nelearn.myelearning.org/pluginfile.php/4
39/mod_page/content/17/strategies.pdf
Web Resources:
SOL Pass:
http://www.solpass.org/ce.php
United Streaming:
http://www.discoveryeducation.com/
EconEdLink: http://www.econedlink.org/
Brain Pop:
Richmond Public Schools Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Curriculum Pacing and Resource Guide (CPR)
Course Title/ Course #: Civics and Economics/#2080 & #2082
Civics and Economics Page | 80
https://www.brainpop.com/socialstudies/econo
mics/money/
The Federal Reserve of Richmond:
https://www.richmondfed.org/education
IRS: http://www.irs.gov
TTAC:
http://www.ttac.vcu.edu/main/instruction/
ICIVICS
Lesson Plan:
https://www.icivics.org/teachers/lesson-
plans/banks-credit-economy
1 day CE.13e Consumer Rights Text Book/Materials:
Civics Today, pp. 504-506, pp 524-533
and pp 540-557
Everything You Need to Know for the
SOL by Cutlip
FastTrack Book, pp. 152
Interactive Reading & Notetaking
Thunks 08 Civics and Economics Review
VGLA Documents for 2008 Standards
Virginia SOL Review & Assessment
Pearson Coach: Civics and Economics, pp.
112
Check for
Understanding
Strategies
Exit Tickets
Interactive
Achievement
On-line Games &
Activities
Political Cartoon
Analysis
Teacher Made
Assessments
Richmond Public Schools Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Curriculum Pacing and Resource Guide (CPR)
Course Title/ Course #: Civics and Economics/#2080 & #2082
Civics and Economics Page | 81
Virginia Experience by Gallopade
VGLA Documents for 2008 Standards
RPS Web Resources
http://rpshistory.weebly.com/
Virginia Department of Education
VDOE Released Tests:
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/release
d_tests/index.shtml
VDOE Scope and Sequence:
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/standa
rds_docs/history_socialscience/2008/lesson_pl
ans/index.shtml
VDOE Curriculum Framework:
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/standa
rds_docs/history_socialscience/index.shtml
VDOE Instructional Resources
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/instruction/histor
y/resources.shtml
VDOE Released
Tests
VGLA Documents
for 2008 Standards
Richmond Public Schools Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Curriculum Pacing and Resource Guide (CPR)
Course Title/ Course #: Civics and Economics/#2080 & #2082
Civics and Economics Page | 82
Checking for Understanding/Exit Ticket
Strategies
http://nau.edu/uploadedFiles/Academic/CAL/
History/History-
Social_Studies_Education/Formative%20Asse
ssment%20in%20Social%20Studies.pdf
http://www.readingquest.org/strat/
http://nelearn.myelearning.org/pluginfile.php/4
39/mod_page/content/17/strategies.pdf
Web Resources:
SOL Pass:
http://www.solpass.org/ce.php
United Streaming:
http://www.discoveryeducation.com/
EconEdLink: http://www.econedlink.org/
TTAC:
http://www.ttac.vcu.edu/main/instruction/
CE.1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,
10,11,12,13,14
Projects, SOL Review,
SOL Testing
Textbook/Materials:
Fasttrack Civics by David Burns
Textbook, Civics Today: Citizenship,
Economics, and You
We the People: The Citizen and the
Constitution:
Foldables
Exit Tickets
Projects
Graphic Organizers
Richmond Public Schools Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Curriculum Pacing and Resource Guide (CPR)
Course Title/ Course #: Civics and Economics/#2080 & #2082
Civics and Economics Page | 83
What I Need to Know to Pass Civics and
Economics By Bobbi Cutlip
Virginia Department of Education
VDOE Released Tests:
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/release
d_tests/index.shtml
VDOE Scope and Sequence:
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/standar
ds_docs/history_socialscience/2008/lesson_pla
ns/index.shtml
VDOE Curriculum Framework:
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/standar
ds_docs/history_socialscience/index.shtml
VDOE Instructional Resources
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/instruction/history
/resources.shtml
Blueprint
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/bluepri
nts/history_socialscience_blueprints/2008/blue
prints_civics_economics.pdf
Virginia Department of
Education Released Tests
On-line Review Games
and Activities
Teacher Made
Assessments
Check for Understanding
Strategies
Richmond Public Schools Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Curriculum Pacing and Resource Guide (CPR)
Course Title/ Course #: Civics and Economics/#2080 & #2082
Civics and Economics Page | 84
Technology:
Technology Sparks, Ideas for Teachers:
Integrating Technology with the Virginia
Standards of Learning
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/instruction/career
_technical/resources/technology_sparks.pdf
Livebinders Civics PPT Lessons
http://www.livebinders.com/play/play/512226
On-line Activities:
www.reviewgamezone.com
www.solpass.org
http://star.spsk12.net/socialscience/ss_ce7.htm
https://sites.google.com/a/floyd.k12.va.us/mr-
smusz-social-science/games
RPS Weebly
High Yield Activities
http://rpshistory.weebly.com/high-yield-
activities.html
DBQs
http://rpshistory.weebly.com/dbqs.html
Richmond Public Schools Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Curriculum Pacing and Resource Guide (CPR)
Course Title/ Course #: Civics and Economics/#2080 & #2082
Civics and Economics Page | 85
Analysis Tools
http://rpshistory.weebly.com/analysis-
tools.html
Civics & Economics Institute: Primary Sources
https://sites.google.com/site/primarysourcesva/
usii-and-ce
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INTRODUCTION
The History and Social Science Standards of Learning Curriculum Framework 2008, approved by the Board of Education on July 17, 2008, is a
companion document to the 2008 History and Social Science Standards of Learning for Virginia Public Schools. The Curriculum Framework amplifies the
Standards of Learning by defining the content understandings, knowledge, and skills that are measured by the Standards of Learning assessments. The
Curriculum Framework provides additional guidance to school divisions and their teachers as they develop an instructional program appropriate for their
students. It assists teachers in their lesson planning by identifying the essential content understandings, knowledge, and intellectual skills that should be the
focus of instruction for each standard. Hence, the framework delineates with greater specificity the content that all teachers should teach and all students
should learn.
The Curriculum Framework consists of at least one framework page for every Standard of Learning. Each of these pages is divided into four columns, as
described below:
Essential Understandings
This column includes the fundamental background information necessary for answering the essential questions and acquiring the essential
knowledge. Teachers should use these understandings as a basis for lesson planning.
Essential Questions
In this column are found questions that teachers may use to stimulate student thinking and classroom discussion. The questions are based on the
standard and the essential understandings, but may use different vocabulary and may go beyond them.
Essential Knowledge
This column delineates the key content facts, concepts, and ideas that students should grasp in order to demonstrate understanding of the standard.
This information is not meant to be exhaustive or a limitation on what is taught in the classroom. Rather, it is meant to be the principal knowledge
defining the standard.
Essential Skills
This column enumerates the fundamental intellectual abilities that students should have—what they should be able to do—to be successful in
accomplishing historical and geographical analysis and achieving responsible citizenship.
The Curriculum Framework serves as a guide for Standards of Learning assessment development; however, assessment items may not and should not be
verbatim reflections of the information presented in the Curriculum Framework.
History and Social Science Standards of Learning Curriculum Framework 2008: Civics and Economics 1
STANDARD CE.1a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h
The student will develop the social studies skills responsible citizenship requires, including the ability to
a) examine and interpret primary and secondary source documents;
b) create and explain maps, diagrams, tables, charts, graphs, and spreadsheets;
c) analyze political cartoons, political advertisements, pictures, and other graphic media;
d) distinguish between relevant and irrelevant information;
e) review information for accuracy, separating fact from opinion;
f) identify a problem, weigh the expected costs and benefits and possible consequences of proposed solutions, and recommend solutions, using a
decision-making model;
g) formulate an informed, carefully reasoned position on a community issue;
h) select and defend positions in writing, discussion, and debate.
The various skills identified in this standard are cited, as applicable, in the “Essential Skills” columns of the charts throughout this curriculum framework, with the
exception of skill “h.” Students should have opportunities to practice writing, discussion, and debating skills, but these skills will not be assessed on the Standards of
Learning test. All other skills listed above will be assessed on the test, and teachers should incorporate them into instruction throughout the year.
History and Social Science Standards of Learning Curriculum Framework 2008: Civics and Economics 2
STANDARD CE.2a (Back to CPR)
The student will demonstrate knowledge of the foundations of American constitutional government by
a) explaining the fundamental principles of consent of the governed, limited government, rule of law, democracy, and representative
government.
Essential Understandings Essential Questions Essential Knowledge Essential Skills
Fundamental political principles define
and shape American constitutional
government.
What are the fundamental political
principles that have shaped government
in the United States?
Fundamental political principles
Consent of the governed: The people are
the source of any and all
governmental power.
Limited government: Government is not
all-powerful and may do only those
things the people have given it the
power to do.
Rule of law: The government and those
who govern are bound by the law, as
are those who are governed.
Democracy: In a democratic system of
government, the people rule.
Representative government: In a
representative system of
government, the people elect public
officeholders to make laws and
conduct government on the people’s
behalf.
Examine and interpret primary and
secondary source documents. (CE.1a)
Distinguish between relevant and
irrelevant information. (CE.1d)
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STANDARD CE.2b
The student will demonstrate knowledge of the foundations of American constitutional government by
b) explaining the significance of the charters of the Virginia Company of London, the Virginia Declaration of Rights, the Declaration of
Independence, the Articles of Confederation, the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom, and the Constitution of the United States, including
the Bill of Rights.
Essential Understandings Essential Questions Essential Knowledge Essential Skills
American constitutional
government is founded on
concepts articulated in earlier
documents, including the
charters of the Virginia
Company of London, the
Virginia Declaration of Rights,
the Declaration of
Independence, the Articles of
Confederation, and the Virginia
Statute for Religious Freedom.
How does the Constitution of the
United States of America reflect
previous documents, including
the charters of the Virginia
Company of London, the Virginia
Declaration of Rights, the
Declaration of Independence, the
Articles of Confederation, and the
Virginia Statute for Religious
Freedom?
Influence of earlier documents on the Constitution of the
United States of America
The charters of the Virginia Company of London guaranteed the
rights of Englishmen to the colonists.
The Virginia Declaration of Rights served as a model for the Bill
of Rights of the Constitution of the United States of America.
The Declaration of Independence
stated grievances against the king of Great Britain
declared the colonies’ independence from Great Britain
affirmed “certain unalienable rights” (life, liberty, and the
pursuit of happiness)
established the idea that all people are equal under the law.
The Articles of Confederation
established the first form of national government for the
independent states
maintained that major powers resided with individual states
created weak central government (e.g., no power to tax or
enforce laws); led to the writing of the Constitution of the
United States of America.
The Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom stated freedom of
religious beliefs and opinions.
The Constitution of the United States of America, including the
Bill of Rights,
established the structure of the United States government
guaranteed equality under the law with majority rule and the
rights of the minority protected
affirmed individual worth and dignity of all people
protected the fundamental freedoms of religion, speech, press,
assembly, and petition.
Examine and interpret
primary and secondary source
documents. (CE.1a)
Distinguish between relevant
and irrelevant information.
(CE.1d)
Review information for
accuracy, separating fact from
opinion. (CE.1e)
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STANDARD CE.2c
The student will demonstrate knowledge of the foundations of American constitutional government by
c) identifying the purposes for the Constitution of the United States as stated in its Preamble.
Essential Understandings Essential Questions Essential Knowledge Essential Skills
The Preamble of a constitution sets forth
the goals and purposes to be served by
the government.
What are the purposes identified in the
Preamble to the Constitution of the
United States of America?
The Preamble to the Constitution of the
United States of America expresses the
reasons the constitution was written.
Purposes of United States government
To form a more perfect union
To establish justice
To ensure domestic tranquility
To provide for the common defense
To promote the general welfare
To secure the blessings of liberty
The Preamble to the Constitution of the
United States of America begins, “We
the People,” thereby establishing that
the power of government comes from
the people.
Examine and interpret primary and
secondary source documents. (CE.1a)
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STANDARD CE.2d
The student will demonstrate knowledge of the foundations of American constitutional government by
d) identifying the procedures for amending the Constitution of Virginia and the Constitution of the United States.
Essential Understandings Essential Questions Essential Knowledge Essential Skills
The constitutions of Virginia and the
United States can be amended through
processes outlined in the constitutions.
The Virginia constitution has been
rewritten several times.
How can the Constitution of the United
States be amended?
How can the Constitution of Virginia be
amended?
Constitution of the United States
The amendment process is complex.
To date, there are 27 amendments to the
Constitution of the United States.
Amendment process:
Proposal: action by Congress or
convention
Ratification: by the states
Constitution of Virginia
Amendment process:
Proposal: action by General
Assembly or convention
Ratification: by voters of Virginia
Examine and interpret primary and
secondary source documents. (CE.1a)
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STANDARD CE.3a (Back to CPR)
The student will demonstrate knowledge of citizenship and the rights, duties, and responsibilities of citizens by
a) describing the processes by which an individual becomes a citizen of the United States.
Essential Understandings Essential Questions Essential Knowledge Essential Skills
A citizen is an individual with certain
rights and duties under a government
and who, by birth or by choice, owes
allegiance to that government.
How does an individual become a
citizen?
The Fourteenth Amendment to the
Constitution of the United States of
America defines citizenship as follows:
“All persons born or naturalized in the
United States, and subject to the
jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the
United States and the state wherein they
reside.”
Means of obtaining citizenship
By birth
By naturalization
Immigration and naturalization,
particularly in the twentieth century,
have led to an increasingly diverse
society.
To become a citizen through
naturalization, a person must
demonstrate knowledge of American
history and principles and the ability to
read, speak, and write words in ordinary
usage in the English language.
Examine and interpret primary and
secondary source documents. (CE.1a)
Create and explain maps, diagrams,
tables, charts, graphs, and spreadsheets.
(CE.1b)
Analyze political cartoons, political
advertisements, pictures, and other
graphic media. (CE.1c)
Review information for accuracy,
separating fact from opinion. (CE.1e)
Identify a problem, weigh the expected
costs and benefits and possible
consequences of proposed solutions,
and recommend solutions, using a
decision-making model. (CE.1f)
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STANDARD CE.3b (Back to CPR)
The student will demonstrate knowledge of citizenship and the rights, duties, and responsibilities of citizens by
b) describing the First Amendment freedoms of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition, and the rights guaranteed by due process and
equal protection of the laws.
Essential Understandings Essential Questions Essential Knowledge Essential Skills
The Constitution of the United States of
America establishes and protects the
citizens’ fundamental rights and
liberties.
Few rights, if any, are considered
absolute.
What fundamental rights and liberties
are guaranteed in the First and
Fourteenth Amendments to the
Constitution of the United States of
America?
First Amendment freedoms
Religion: Government may not establish
an official religion, endorse an
official religion, or unduly interfere
with the free exercise of religion.
Speech: Individuals are free to express
their opinions and beliefs.
Press: The press has the right to gather
and publish information, including
that which criticizes the government.
Assembly: Individuals may peacefully
gather.
Petition: Individuals have the right to
make their views known to public
officials.
Fourteenth Amendment
Extends the due process protection to
actions of the states
Examine and interpret primary and
secondary source documents. (CE.1a)
Distinguish between relevant and
irrelevant information. (CE.1d)
Review information for accuracy,
separating fact from opinion. (CE.1e)
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STANDARD CE.3c (Back to CPR)
The student will demonstrate knowledge of citizenship and the rights, duties, and responsibilities of citizens by
c) describing the duties of citizenship, including obeying the laws, paying taxes, defending the nation, and serving in court.
Essential Understandings Essential Questions Essential Knowledge Essential Skills
For government to be effective, citizens
must fulfill their civic duties.
What civic duties are expected of all
citizens?
Duties of citizens
Obey laws
Pay taxes
Serve in the armed forces, if called
Serve on a jury or as a witness in court,
when summoned
Citizens who choose not to fulfill these
civic duties face legal consequences.
Analyze political cartoons, political
advertisements, pictures, and other
graphic media. (CE.1c)
Distinguish between relevant and
irrelevant information. (CE.1d)
Review information for accuracy,
separating fact from opinion. (CE.1e)
Identify a problem, weigh the expected
costs and benefits and possible
consequences of proposed solutions,
and recommend solutions, using a
decision-making model. (CE.1f)
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STANDARD CE.3d (Back to CPR)
The student will demonstrate knowledge of citizenship and the rights, duties, and responsibilities of citizens by
d) examining the responsibilities of citizenship, including registering and voting, communicating with government officials, participating in
political campaigns, keeping informed about current issues, and respecting differing opinions in a diverse society.
Essential Understandings Essential Questions Essential Knowledge Essential Skills
A basic responsibility of citizenship is
to contribute to the common good.
What are the ways individuals
demonstrate responsible citizenship?
Civic responsibilities are fulfilled by
choice; they are voluntary.
Responsibilities of citizens
Register and vote
Hold elective office
Communicate with government officials
to influence government actions
Serve in voluntary, appointed
government positions
Participate in political campaigns.
Keep informed regarding current issues
Respect others’ right to an equal voice
in government
Distinguish between relevant and
irrelevant information. (CE.1d)
Review information for accuracy,
separating fact from opinion. (CE.1e)
Identify a problem, weigh the expected
costs and benefits and possible
consequences of proposed solutions,
and recommend solutions, using a
decision-making model. (CE.1f)
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STANDARD CE.3e (Back to CPR)
The student will demonstrate knowledge of citizenship and the rights, duties, and responsibilities of citizens by
e) evaluating how civic and social duties address community needs and serve the public good.
Essential Understandings Essential Questions Essential Knowledge Essential Skills
A democratic society requires the active
participation of its citizens.
In what ways do citizens participate in
community service?
Ways for citizens to participate in
community service
Volunteer to support democratic
institutions (e.g., League of Women
Voters).
Express concern about the welfare of
the community as a whole (e.g., as
related to environment, public health
and safety, education).
Help to make the community a good
place to work and live (e.g., by
becoming involved with public
service organizations, tutoring,
volunteering in nursing homes).
Identify a problem, weigh the expected
costs and benefits and possible
consequences of proposed solutions,
and recommend solutions, using a
decision-making model. (CE.1f)
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STANDARD CE.4a, b, c, d, e, f, g (Back to CPR)
The student will demonstrate knowledge of personal character traits that facilitate thoughtful and effective participation in civic life by
a) practicing trustworthiness and honesty;
b) practicing courtesy and respect for the rights of others;
c) practicing responsibility, accountability, and self-reliance;
d) practicing respect for the law;
e) practicing patriotism;
f) practicing decision making;
g) practicing service to the school and/or local community.
Essential Understandings Essential Questions Essential Knowledge Essential Skills
Thoughtful and effective participation in
civic life depends upon the exercise of
good citizenship.
How do individuals demonstrate
thoughtful and effective participation in
civic life?
Personal traits of good citizens
Trustworthiness and honesty
Courtesy and respect for the rights of
others
Responsibility, accountability, and self-
reliance
Respect for the law
Patriotism
Participation in the school and/or local
community
Participation in elections as an informed
voter
Effective participation in civic life can
include
formulating questions
analyzing information from a variety of
sources
expressing a position
devising and implementing a plan
practicing thoughtful decision making in
personal, financial, and civic matters
(e.g., voting, civic issues).
Formulate an informed, carefully
reasoned position on a community issue.
(CE.1g)
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STANDARD CE.5a (Back to CPR)
The student will demonstrate knowledge of the political process at the local, state, and national levels of government by
a) describing the functions of political parties.
Essential Understandings Essential Questions Essential Knowledge Essential Skills
Political parties play a key role in
government and provide opportunities
for citizens to participate in the political
process.
What roles do political parties play in
the American political process?
Functions of political parties
Recruiting and nominating candidates
Educating the electorate about campaign
issues
Helping candidates win elections
Monitoring actions of officeholders
Create and explain maps, diagrams,
tables, charts, graphs, and spreadsheets.
(CE.1b)
Analyze political cartoons, political
advertisements, pictures, and other
graphic media. (CE.1c)
Review information for accuracy,
separating fact from opinion. (CE.1e)
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STANDARD CE.5b (Back to CPR)
The student will demonstrate knowledge of the political process at the local, state, and national levels of government by
b) comparing the similarities and differences of political parties.
Essential Understandings Essential Questions Essential Knowledge Essential Skills
A two-party system characterizes the
American political process.
Although third parties rarely win
elections, they can play an important
role in public politics.
How are the two major political parties
similar, and how do they differ?
How do third parties differ from the two
major parties?
Similarities between parties
Organize to win elections
Influence public policies
Reflect both liberal and conservative
views
Define themselves in a way that wins
majority support by appealing to the
political center
Differences between parties
Stated in party platforms and reflected
in campaigning
Third parties
Introduce new ideas and/or press for a
particular issue
Often revolve around a political
personality (e.g., Theodore
Roosevelt)
Create and explain maps, diagrams,
tables, charts, graphs, and spreadsheets.
(CE.1b)
Analyze political cartoons, political
advertisements, pictures, and other
graphic media. (CE.1c)
Review information for accuracy,
separating fact from opinion. (CE.1e)
Identify a problem, weigh the expected
costs and benefits and possible
consequences of proposed solutions,
and recommend solutions, using a
decision-making model. (CE.1f)
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STANDARD CE.5c (Back to CPR)
The student will demonstrate knowledge of the political process at the local, state, and national levels of government by
c) analyzing campaigns for elective office, with emphasis on the role of the media.
Essential Understandings Essential Questions Essential Knowledge Essential Skills
Voters evaluate information presented
in political campaigns to make reasoned
choices among candidates.
The media play an important role in the
political process.
How do citizens make informed choices
in elections?
How does the media play a role in the
political process?
Strategies for evaluating campaign
speeches, literature, and
advertisements for accuracy
Separating fact from opinion
Detecting bias
Evaluating sources
Identifying propaganda
Mass media roles in elections
Identifying candidates
Emphasizing selected issues
Writing editorials, creating political
cartoons, publishing op-ed pieces
Broadcasting different points of view
Analyze political cartoons, political
advertisements, pictures, and other
graphic media. (CE.1c)
Review information for accuracy,
separating fact from opinion. (CE.1e)
Identify a problem, weigh the expected
costs and benefits and possible
consequences of proposed solutions,
and recommend solutions, using a
decision-making model. (CE.1f)
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STANDARD CE.5d (Back to CPR)
The student will demonstrate knowledge of the political process at the local, state, and national levels of government by
d) examining the role of campaign contributions and costs.
Essential Understandings Essential Questions Essential Knowledge Essential Skills
Running for political office is
expensive.
How has the high cost of getting elected
changed campaigning for public office?
Rising campaign costs
require candidates to conduct extensive
fund-raising activities
limit opportunities to run for public
office
give an advantage to wealthy
individuals who run for office
encourage the development of political
action committees (PACs)
give issue-oriented special interest
groups increased influence.
Campaign finance reform
Rising campaign costs have led to
efforts to reform campaign finance
laws.
Limits have been placed on the amount
individuals may contribute to
political candidates and campaigns.
Create and explain maps, diagrams,
tables, charts, graphs, and spreadsheets.
(CE.1b)
Analyze political cartoons, political
advertisements, pictures, and other
graphic media. (CE.1c)
Identify a problem, weigh the expected
costs and benefits and possible
consequences of proposed solutions,
and recommend solutions, using a
decision-making model. (CE.1f)
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STANDARD CE.5e (Back to CPR)
The student will demonstrate knowledge of the political process at the local, state, and national levels of government by
e) describing voter registration and participation.
Essential Understandings Essential Questions Essential Knowledge Essential Skills
Voting is a basic responsibility of
citizenship.
Voter registration is required before a
citizen may vote.
The number of citizens who register
and vote is related to how important
election issues are to citizens.
What are the qualifications for voter
registration in Virginia?
What factors influence voter
registration and turnout?
Only citizens who register may participate
in primary and general elections.
Qualifications to register to vote in
Virginia
Citizen of the United States
Resident of Virginia and precinct
At least 18 years of age by day of general
election
How to register to vote in Virginia
In person at the registrar’s office, at the
Division of Motor Vehicles, or at other
designated sites
By mail-in application
Voter registration is closed 22 days before
elections.
Factors in predicting which citizens will
vote
Education
Age
Income
Reasons why citizens fail to vote
Lack of interest
Failure to register
The percentage of voters who participate in
presidential elections is usually greater than
the percentage of voters who participate in
state and local elections.
Every vote is important.
Examine and interpret primary and
secondary source documents. (CE.1a)
Create and explain maps, diagrams,
tables, charts, graphs, and spreadsheets.
(CE.1b)
Analyze political cartoons, political
advertisements, pictures, and other
graphic media. (CE.1c)
Identify a problem, weigh the expected
costs and benefits and possible
consequences of proposed solutions,
and recommend solutions, using a
decision-making model. (CE.1f)
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STANDARD CE.5f (Back to CPR)
The student will demonstrate knowledge of the political process at the local, state, and national levels of government by
f) describing the role of the Electoral College in the election of the president and vice president.
Essential Understandings Essential Questions Essential Knowledge Essential Skills
The Electoral College process is used to
select the president and vice president of
the United States.
How does the Electoral College select
the president and vice president of the
United States?
Electoral College process
A slate of electors for each state is
chosen by popular vote.
Most states have a winner-take-all
system.
The electors meet to vote for president
and vice president.
The winner-take-all system leads to the
targeting of densely populated states for
campaigning, although candidates must
pay attention to less populated states
whose electoral votes may make the
difference in tight elections.
The number of electors of each state is
based on the size of the state’s
Congressional representation, which is
based on the state’s population.
The requirement for a majority vote to
win in the Electoral College favors a
two-party system.
Create and explain diagrams, tables, and
charts. (CE.1b)
Analyze political cartoons, political
advertisements, pictures, and other
graphic media. (CE.1c)
Identify a problem, weigh the expected
costs and benefits and possible
consequences of proposed solutions,
and recommend solutions, using a
decision-making model. (CE.1f)
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STANDARD CE.5g (Back to CPR)
The student will demonstrate knowledge of the political process at the local, state, and national levels of government by
g) participating in simulated local, state, and/or national elections.
Essential Understandings Essential Questions Essential Knowledge Essential Skills
All citizens can learn the importance of
the individual’s participation in the
political process either through direct
involvement in campaigns or through
simulations.
How can students under 18 participate
in the democratic process?
Student participation in the democratic
process can include
participating in campaigns
participating in classroom and online
simulations.
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STANDARD CE.6a (Back to CPR)
The student will demonstrate knowledge of the American constitutional government at the national level by
a) describing the structure and powers of the national government.
Essential Understandings Essential Questions Essential Knowledge Essential Skills
The Constitution of the United
States defines the structure and
powers of the national government.
The powers held by government are
divided between the national
government in Washington, D.C.,
and the governments of the 50
states.
What is the structure of the national
government as set out in the United
States Constitution?
What are the powers of the national
government?
Legislative, executive, and judicial powers of the
national government are distributed among three
distinct and independent branches of government.
The legislative branch
Consists of the Congress, a bicameral legislature
consisting of the House of Representatives (435
members, based upon populations of the states)
and the Senate (100 members—two per state)
Makes the laws of the nation
Approves the annual budget
Confirms presidential appointments
Raises revenue through taxes and other levies
Regulates interstate and foreign trade
Declares war
The executive branch
Headed by the president of the United States, the
chief executive officer of the nation
Executes the laws of the land
Prepares the annual budget for congressional action
Appoints cabinet officers, ambassadors, and federal
judges
Administers the federal bureaucracy
The judicial branch
Consists of the federal courts, including the
Supreme Court, the highest court in the land
The Supreme Court exercises the power of judicial
review.
The federal courts try cases involving federal law
and questions involving interpretation of the
Constitution of the United States.
Examine and interpret primary and
secondary documents (CE.1a)
Create and explain diagrams,
tables, and charts. (CE.1b)
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STANDARD CE.6b (Back to CPR)
The student will demonstrate knowledge of the American constitutional government at the national level by
b) explaining the principle of separation of powers and the operation of checks and balances.
Essential Understandings Essential Questions Essential Knowledge Essential Skills
The powers of the national
government are separated among
three branches of the government in
ways that limit any one branch from
abusing its power.
How do the separation of powers and
the system of checks and balances
protect against an abuse of power by
any one branch of the national
government?
Separation of powers
The Constitution of the United States in Articles I, II,
and III defines the powers of the legislative, executive,
and judicial branches of the national government.
Checks and balances
Each of the three branches of the national government
limits the exercise of power by the other two branches.
The legislative branch
The Congress checks the president when legislators
override presidential vetoes
impeach and convict a president.
The Congress checks the courts when legislators
confirm or refuse to confirm federal judges/justices
impeach and convict judges/justices.
The executive branch
The president checks Congress when the president
proposes legislation
prepares an annual budget for Congress to approve
call special sessions of Congress
vetoes legislation Congress has passed.
The president checks the courts when the president
appoints judges/justices.
The judicial branch
The courts check Congress when judges/justices
declare acts of Congress to be unconstitutional.
The courts check the president when judges/justices
declare executive actions to be unconstitutional.
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STANDARD CE.6c (Back to CPR)
The student will demonstrate knowledge of the American constitutional government at the national level by
c) explaining and/or simulating the lawmaking process.
Essential Understandings Essential Questions Essential Knowledge Essential Skills
Officials who are elected to serve in the
national legislature make laws.
National laws are made by Congress.
All citizens can learn the importance of
the individual’s participation in the
policymaking process through direct
participation and simulations.
Which branch of the national
government has the power to pass laws?
How does Congress make laws?
How can citizens learn the importance
of the individual’s participation in the
policymaking process?
Legislative powers
Expressed: Specifically listed in the
Constitution of the United States
Implied: Used to carry out expressed
powers
The lawmaking process in Congress
Introducing a bill by a Senator or
Representative
Working in committees
Debating the bill on the floor of each
house
Voting on the bill in each house
Sending the bill to the president to sign
into law
Elected officials in Congress write laws
and take action in response to problems
or issues.
Individuals and interest groups help
shape legislation.
The formal powers of Congress are
limited by the Constitution of the United
States.
Citizens (including students) learn the
importance of the legislative process
through direct involvement and/or
simulations.
Create and explain diagrams, tables, and
charts. (CE.1b)
Analyze political cartoons, political
advertisements, pictures, and other
graphic media. (CE.1c)
Review information for accuracy,
separating fact from opinion. (CE.1e)
Identify a problem, weigh the expected
costs and benefits and possible
consequences of proposed solutions,
and recommend solutions, using a
decision-making model. (CE.1f)
Formulate an informed, carefully
reasoned position on a community issue.
(Note: Students should practice the
legislative process through direct
involvement and/or simulations.)
(CE.1g)
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STANDARD CE.6d (Back to CPR)
The student will demonstrate knowledge of the American constitutional government at the national level by
d) describing the roles and powers of the executive branch.
Essential Understandings Essential Questions Essential Knowledge Essential Skills
The executive branch plays a key role in
the policymaking process.
Presidential power is broad in both
domestic and foreign affairs, but there
are limits on what the president can and
cannot do.
What are the roles and powers of the
executive branch of the national
government?
What are the roles and powers of the
president?
Ways the executive branch influences
policymaking
Proposing legislation in an annual
speech to Congress (State of the
Union Address)
Appealing directly to the people
Approving or vetoing legislation
Appointing officials who carry out the
laws
Cabinet departments, agencies, and
regulatory groups interpret and execute
the laws.
The president exercises power as
chief of state: Ceremonial head of the
government
chief executive: Head of the executive
branch of government
chief legislator: Proposer of the
legislative agenda
commander-in-chief: Head of the
nation’s armed forces
chief diplomat: Architect of American
foreign policy
chief of party: Leader of the political
party that controls the executive
branch
chief citizen: Representative of all of the
people.
Presidential power has grown in the
years since the Constitution was ratified.
Examine and interpret primary and
secondary source documents. (CE.1a)
Create and explain diagrams, tables, and
charts. (CE.1b)
Analyze political cartoons. (CE.1c)
Identify a problem, weigh the expected
costs and benefits and possible
consequences of proposed solutions,
and recommend solutions, using a
decision-making model. (CE.1f)
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STANDARD CE.7a (Back to CPR)
The student will demonstrate knowledge of the American constitutional government at the state level by
a) describing the structure and powers of the state government.
Essential Understandings Essential Questions Essential Knowledge Essential Skills
The form of government of the
Commonwealth of Virginia is
established by the Virginia Constitution.
Legislative, executive, and judicial
powers are separated at the state level of
government.
What is the structure of Virginia’s state
government?
What are some of the powers of the
three branches of state government?
The Virginia Constitution distributes
power among the legislative, executive,
and judicial branches of the state
government.
The legislative branch is the General
Assembly, a bicameral legislature—the
House of Delegates and the Virginia
Senate—that meets annually for a fixed
number of days.
The executive power is exercised by the
governor, who is elected for a four-year
term of office. The governor appoints
members of the cabinet, who oversee
specific functions of government.
The lieutenant governor and the
attorney general are executive branch
officers who are elected for a four-year
term of office.
The judicial power is exercised by a
court system that consists of four levels
of courts:
Supreme Court
Court of appeals
Circuit courts
District courts (including small claims
courts and juvenile and domestic
relations courts)
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STANDARD CE.7b (Back to CPR)
The student will demonstrate knowledge of the American constitutional government at the state level by
b) explaining the relationship of state governments to the national government in the federal system.
Essential Understandings Essential Questions Essential Knowledge Essential Skills
The Constitution of the United States of
America establishes the principle of
federalism, which is the division of
power between the states and the
national government.
The expansion of the national
government’s powers into areas
traditionally reserved to the states has
altered the relationship of states to the
national government.
How does the Constitution of the United
States of America outline the division
and sharing of powers between the
national and state governments?
The Constitution of the United States of
America establishes a federal form of
government in which the national
government is supreme.
The powers not given to the national
government by the Constitution of the
United States of America are reserved to
the states.
The Constitution of the United States of
America denies certain powers to both
the national and state governments.
Primary responsibilities of each level
of government
National: Conducts foreign policy,
regulates commerce, and provides
for the common defense
State: Promotes public health, safety,
and welfare
Tensions exist when federal mandates
require state actions without adequate
funding.
Create and explain diagrams, tables, and
charts. (CE.1b)
Distinguish between relevant and
irrelevant information. (CE.1d)
Identify a problem, weigh the expected
costs and benefits and possible
consequences of proposed solutions,
and recommend solutions, using a
decision-making model. (CE.1f)
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STANDARD CE.7c (Back to CPR)
The student will demonstrate knowledge of the American constitutional government at the state level by
c) explaining and/or simulating the lawmaking process.
Essential Understandings Essential Questions Essential Knowledge Essential Skills
Members of the Virginia General
Assembly are elected to make state
laws.
All citizens can learn the importance of
the individual’s participation in the
policymaking process through direct
participation and simulations.
Which branch of the Virginia state
government has the power to pass laws?
How does the Virginia General
Assembly make laws?
The lawmaking process in the
Virginia General Assembly
Introducing a bill
Working in committees
Debating the bill on the floor of each
house
Voting on the bill in each house
Sending the bill to the governor to sign
into law
Elected officials in the Virginia General
Assembly write laws and take action in
response to problems or issues.
Individuals and interest groups help
shape legislation.
The primary issues in the legislative
process at the state level
Education: To promote an informed and
engaged citizenry (i.e., establish
minimum standards for local
schools)
Public health: To promote and protect
the health of its citizens (i.e., fund
health benefits)
Environment: To protect natural
resources (i.e., improve water quality
in the Chesapeake Bay)
State budget: To approve a biennial
(two year) budget prepared by the
governor
Revenue: To levy and collect taxes
Create and explain diagrams, tables, and
charts. (CE.1b)
Analyze political cartoons, political
advertisements, pictures, and other
graphic media. (CE.1c)
Review information for accuracy,
separating fact from opinion. (CE.1e)
Identify a problem, weigh the expected
costs and benefits and possible
consequences of proposed solutions,
and recommend solutions, using a
decision-making model. (CE.1f)
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STANDARD CE.7d (Back to CPR)
The student will demonstrate knowledge of the American constitutional government at the state level by
d) describing the roles and powers of the executive branch and regulatory boards.
Essential Understandings Essential Questions Essential Knowledge Essential Skills
The executive branch of the Virginia
state government enforces the laws and
plays a key role in the policymaking
process.
What are the roles and powers of the
executive branch at the state level?
The governor of Virginia exercises the
formal powers granted by the Virginia
Constitution.
In carrying out both the formal and
informal powers of the office, the
governor fills several roles, including
chief of state
chief legislator
chief administrator
party chief
commander-in-chief.
Cabinet secretaries and departments,
agencies, commissions, and regulatory
boards
administer laws
enforce laws
regulate aspects of business and the
economy
provide services.
Examine and interpret primary and
secondary source documents. (CE.1a)
Create and explain diagrams, tables, and
charts. (CE.1b)
Analyze political cartoons, political
advertisements, pictures, and other
graphic media. (CE.1c)
Identify a problem, weigh the expected
costs and benefits and possible
consequences of proposed solutions,
and recommend solutions, using a
decision-making model. (CE.1f)
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STANDARD CE.8a (Back to CPR)
The student will demonstrate knowledge of the American constitutional government at the local level by
a) describing the structure and powers of the local government.
Essential Understandings Essential Questions Essential Knowledge Essential Skills
The units of local governments
in Virginia are political
subdivisions created by the
General Assembly.
What are the units of local
government in Virginia?
Which officials are locally
elected?
Which powers do local
government exercise?
The units of local government in Virginia are counties, towns, and
cities. Local governments exercise legislative, executive, and judicial
powers.
Each Virginia county has an elected board of supervisors, which
exercises legislative powers, enacting ordinances (local laws) and
adopting an annual budget.
Each Virginia county and city has an elected or appointed school
board, which oversees the operation of the K–12 public schools in the
county or city.
Each Virginia incorporated town has an elected town council, which
exercises legislative powers, enacting ordinances and adopting an
annual budget. A mayor is elected either by the voters or the town
council members.
Each Virginia city has an elected city council, which exercises
legislative powers, enacting ordinances and adopting an annual
budget. A mayor is elected either by the voters or the city council
members.
In Virginia counties, towns, and cities, a manager may be hired by the
elected legislative branch to oversee the operations of the local
government.
In every Virginia locality, state courts resolve judicial disputes.
Judges of the circuit courts, district courts, juvenile and domestic
relations courts, and small claims courts hear cases in each locality.
The Virginia Constitution requires that voters in every locality elect a
sheriff, a clerk of the circuit court, a commissioner of revenue, and a
treasurer.
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STANDARD CE.8a (continued)
The student will demonstrate knowledge of the American constitutional government at the local level by
a) describing the structure and powers of the local government.
Essential Understandings Essential Questions Essential Knowledge Essential Skills
Virginia local governments exercise
defined and limited powers, including
the power to
enforce state and local laws
promote public health
protect public safety
educate children
protect the environment
regulate land use
levy and collect taxes.
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STANDARD CE.8b (Back to CPR)
The student will demonstrate knowledge of the American constitutional government at the local level by
b) explaining the relationship of local government to the state government.
Essential Understandings Essential Questions Essential Knowledge Essential Skills
The authority of local governments in
Virginia is derived from the state.
What is the relationship between the
state government and local governments
in Virginia?
All powers of local governments in
Virginia are given to them by the
Constitution of Virginia and acts of the
General Assembly.
Not all counties and cities are given the
same powers. Cities have charters
listing their powers.
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STANDARD CE.8c (Back to CPR)
The student will demonstrate knowledge of the American constitutional government at the local level by
c) explaining and/or simulating the lawmaking process.
Essential Understandings Essential Questions Essential Knowledge Essential Skills
Counties, cities, and towns adopt and
enforce ordinances to provide services
for their residents.
All citizens can learn the importance of
the individual’s participation in the
policymaking process through direct
participation and simulations.
How do localities enact ordinances?
An elected board of supervisors is the
local legislative body in counties and is
responsible for passing laws
(ordinances) for the county.
An elected council is the local
legislative body in independent cities
and incorporated towns.
Individuals can have the greatest
influence on the decisions made by local
government officials.
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STANDARD CE.9a (Back to CPR)
The student will demonstrate knowledge of how public policy is made at the local, state, and national levels of government by
a) examining the impact of the media on public opinion and public policy.
Essential Understandings Essential Questions Essential Knowledge Essential Skills
The media informs policymakers and
influences public policy.
What influence do the media have on
public policy and policymakers?
Ways the media play an important
role in setting the public agenda
Focusing public attention on selected
issues
Offering a forum in which opposing
viewpoints are communicated
Holding government officials
accountable to the public
Government officials use the media to
communicate with the public.
Examine and interpret primary and
secondary source documents. (CE.1a)
Analyze political cartoons, political
advertisements, pictures, and other
graphic media. (CE.1c)
Review information for accuracy,
separating fact from opinion. (CE.1e)
Identify a problem, weigh the expected
costs and benefits and possible
consequences of proposed solutions,
and recommend solutions, using a
decision-making model. (CE.1f)
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STANDARD CE.9b (Back to CPR)
The student will demonstrate knowledge of how public policy is made at the local, state, and national levels of government by
b) describing how individuals and interest groups influence public policy.
Essential Understandings Essential Questions Essential Knowledge Essential Skills
Individuals and interest groups
influence public policy.
How do individuals and interest groups
influence policymakers?
Terms to know
lobbying: Seeking to influence
legislators to introduce or vote for or
against a bill
Ways individuals influence public
policy
Participating in politics (voting,
campaigning, seeking office)
Expressing opinions (lobbying,
demonstrating, writing letters)
Joining interest groups
Ways interest groups influence public
policy
Identifying issues
Making political contributions
Lobbying government officials
Analyze political cartoons, political
advertisements, pictures, and other
graphic media. (CE.1c)
Review information for accuracy,
separating fact from opinion. (CE.1e)
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STANDARD CE.9c (Back to CPR)
The student will demonstrate knowledge of how public policy is made at the local, state, and national levels of government by
c) describing the impact of international issues and events on local decision making.
Essential Understandings Essential Questions Essential Knowledge Essential Skills
Local governments may be required to
formulate, adopt, and implement public
policies in response to international
issues and events.
Which international issues and events
would require local government
officials to act?
International issues and events that
would require policy decisions by local
government officials could include the
following:
Public health concerns in the event of a
pandemic
Public safety in the event of an act of
terrorism
Economic development policies in
response to the emerging global
economy
Policies to protect the environment (e.g.,
wildlife protection)
Identify a problem, weigh the expected
costs and benefits and possible
consequences of proposed solutions,
and recommend solutions, using a
decision-making model. (CE.1f)
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STANDARD CE.10a (Back to CPR)
The student will demonstrate knowledge of the judicial systems established by the Constitution of Virginia and the Constitution of the United
States by
a) describing the organization of the United States judicial system as consisting of state and federal courts with original and appellate
jurisdiction.
Essential Understandings Essential Questions Essential Knowledge Essential Skills
The judicial function is exercised in a
dual court system, which consists of
state courts and federal courts.
How are federal courts organized, and
what jurisdiction does each exercise?
How are state courts organized, and
what jurisdiction does each exercise?
The United States has a court system whose
organization and jurisdiction are derived
from the Constitution of the United States
and federal laws.
U.S. Supreme Court: Justices, no jury;
appellate jurisdiction; limited original
jurisdiction
U.S. Court of Appeals: Judges, no jury;
appellate jurisdiction
U.S. District Court: Judge, with or without
jury; original jurisdiction
Virginia, like each of the other 49 states,
has its own separate court system whose
organization and jurisdiction are derived
from Virginia’s constitution and state laws.
Virginia Supreme Court: Justices, no jury;
appellate jurisdiction; limited original
jurisdiction
Court of Appeals of Virginia: Judges, no
jury; appellate jurisdiction to review
decisions of circuit courts
Circuit court: Judge, with or without jury;
original jurisdiction for felony criminal
cases and for certain civil cases;
appellate jurisdiction from district courts
General district court, and juvenile and
domestic relations court: Judge, no jury;
original jurisdiction for misdemeanors in
civil cases generally involving lower
dollar amounts and original jurisdiction
in juvenile and family cases
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STANDARD CE.10b (Back to CPR)
The student will demonstrate knowledge of the judicial systems established by the Constitution of Virginia and the Constitution of the United
States by
b) describing the exercise of judicial review.
Essential Understandings Essential Questions Essential Knowledge Essential Skills
The power of judicial review is an
important check on the legislative and
executive branches of government.
What is judicial review?
The supreme courts of the United States
and Virginia determine the
constitutionality of laws and acts of the
executive branch of government. This
power is called “judicial review.”
Marbury v. Madison established the
principle of judicial review at the
national level.
The Constitution of the United States of
America is the supreme law of the land.
State laws must conform to the
Virginia and United States constitutions.
Examine and interpret primary and
secondary source documents. (CE.1a)
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STANDARD CE.10c (Back to CPR)
The student will demonstrate knowledge of the judicial systems established by the Constitution of Virginia and the Constitution of the United
States by
c) comparing and contrasting civil and criminal cases.
Essential Understandings Essential Questions Essential Knowledge Essential Skills
Courts resolve two kinds of legal
conflicts—civil and criminal.
How are criminal and civil cases similar
and different?
Criminal case
In a criminal case, a court determines
whether a person accused of
breaking the law is guilty or not
guilty of a misdemeanor or a felony.
Procedure for criminal cases
A person accused of a crime may be
arrested if the police have probable
cause.
The accused may be committed to jail
or released on bail.
The case proceeds to an arraignment
where probable cause is reviewed, an
attorney may be appointed for the
defendant, and a plea is entered.
A court date is set, and a trial is
conducted.
A guilty verdict may be appealed.
Civil case
In a civil case, a court settles a
disagreement between two parties to
recover damages or receive
compensation.
Procedure for civil cases
The plaintiff files a complaint to recover
damages or receive compensation.
Cases can be heard by a judge or a jury.
Cases can be appealed.
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STANDARD CE.10d (Back to CPR)
The student will demonstrate knowledge of the judicial systems established by the Constitution of Virginia and the Constitution of the United
States by
d) explaining how due process protections seek to ensure justice.
Essential Understandings Essential Questions Essential Knowledge Essential Skills
The right to due process of law is
outlined in the 5th and 14th
Amendments to the Constitution of the
United States of America.
How do the due process protections
ensure justice?
Terms to know
due process of law: The constitutional
protection against unfair
governmental actions and laws
Due process protections
The 5th Amendment prohibits the
national government from acting in
an unfair manner
The 14th Amendment prohibits state
and local governments from acting in
an unfair manner
The Supreme Court has extended the
guarantees of the Bill of Rights, based
upon the due process clause.
Examine and interpret primary and
secondary source documents. (CE.1a)
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STANDARD CE.11a (Back to CPR)
The student will demonstrate knowledge of how economic decisions are made in the marketplace by
a) applying the concepts of scarcity, resources, choice, opportunity cost, price, incentives, supply and demand, production, and consumption.
Essential Understandings Essential Questions Essential Knowledge Essential Skills
People make choices about
how to use limited resources,
decide the ownership of
resources, and structure
markets for the distribution of
goods and services.
How do people deal with
scarcity, resources, choice,
opportunity cost, price,
incentives, supply and
demand, production, and
consumption?
Scarcity is the inability to satisfy all wants at the same time. All
resources and goods are limited. This requires that choices be made.
Resources are factors of production that are used in the production of
goods and services. Types of resources are natural, human, capital, and
entrepreneurship.
Choice is selection of an item or action from a set of possible
alternatives. Individuals must choose or make decisions about desired
goods and services because these goods and services are limited.
Opportunity cost is what is given up when a choice is made—i.e., the
highest valued alternative is forgone. Individuals must consider the value
of what is given up when making a choice.
Price is the amount of money exchanged for a good or service.
Interaction of supply and demand determines price. Price determines who
acquires goods and services.
Incentives are things that incite or motivate. Incentives are used to
change economic behavior.
Supply and demand: Interaction of supply and demand determines
price. Demand is the amount of a good or service that consumers are
willing and able to buy at a certain price. Supply is the amount of a good
or service that producers are willing and able to sell at a certain price.
Production is the combining of human, natural, capital, and
entrepreneurship resources to make goods or provide services. Resources
available and consumer preferences determine what is produced.
Consumption is the using of goods and services. Consumer preferences
and price determine what is purchased and consumed.
Create and explain maps,
diagrams, tables, charts,
graphs, and spreadsheets.
(CE.1b)
Review information for
accuracy, separating fact
from opinion. (CE.1e)
Identify a problem, weigh the
expected costs and benefits
and possible consequences of
proposed solutions, and
recommend solutions, using a
decision-making model.
(CE.1f)
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STANDARD CE.11b (Back to CPR)
The student will demonstrate knowledge of how economic decisions are made in the marketplace by
b) comparing the differences among traditional, free market, command, and mixed economies.
Essential Understandings Essential Questions Essential Knowledge Essential Skills
Every country must develop an
economic system to determine
how to use its limited
productive resources.
The key factor in determining
the type of economy a country
has is the extent of
government involvement.
What are the basic
economic questions all
societies must answer?
What are the basic
characteristics of traditional,
free market, command, and
mixed economies?
How does each type of
economy answer the three
basic questions?
The three basic questions of economics
What will be produced?
Who will produce it?
For whom will it be produced?
Each type of economy answers the three basic questions differently.
Characteristics of major economic systems
No country relies exclusively on markets to deal with the economic problem
of scarcity.
Traditional economy
Economic decisions are based on custom and historical precedent.
People often perform the same type of work as their parents and grandparents,
regardless of ability or potential.
Free market economy
Private ownership of property/resources
Profit motive
Competition
Consumer sovereignty
Individual choice
Minimal government involvement in the economy
Command economy
Central ownership (usually by government) of property/resources
Centrally-planned economy
Lack of consumer choice
Mixed economy
Individuals and businesses are owners and decision makers for the private
sector.
Government is owner and decision maker for the public sector.
Government’s role is greater than in a free market economy and less than in a
command economy.
Most economies today, including the United States, are mixed economies.
Create and explain
maps, diagrams, tables,
charts, graphs, and
spreadsheets. (CE.1b)
Distinguish between
relevant and irrelevant
information. (CE.1d)
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STANDARD CE.11c (Back to CPR)
The student will demonstrate knowledge of how economic decisions are made in the marketplace by
c) describing the characteristics of the United States economy, including limited government, private property, profit, and competition.
Essential Understandings Essential Questions Essential Knowledge Essential Skills
The United States economy is primarily
a free market economy; but because
there is some government involvement
it is characterized as a mixed economy.
Government intervenes in a market
economy when the perceived benefits of
a government policy outweigh the
anticipated costs.
What are the essential characteristics of
the United States economy?
Characteristics of the United States
economy
Markets are generally allowed to
operate without undue interference
from the government. Prices are
determined by supply and demand as
buyers and sellers interact in the
marketplace.
Private property: Individuals and
businesses have the right to own real
and personal property as well as the
means of production without undue
interference from the government.
Profit: Profit consists of earnings after
all expenses have been paid.
Competition: Rivalry between
producers and/or between sellers of a
good or service usually results in
better quality goods and services at
lower prices.
Consumer sovereignty: Consumers
determine through purchases what
goods and services will be produced.
Government involvement in the
economy is limited. Most decisions
regarding the production of goods
and services are made in the private
sector.
Create and explain maps, diagrams,
tables, charts, graphs, and spreadsheets.
(CE.1b)
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STANDARD CE.12a (Back to CPR)
The student will demonstrate knowledge of the structure and operation of the United States economy by
a) describing the types of business organizations and the role of entrepreneurship.
Essential Understandings Essential Questions Essential Knowledge Essential Skills
There are three basic ways that
businesses organize to earn profits.
Entrepreneurs play an important role in
all three types of business organizations.
What are the basic types of profit-
seeking business structures?
What is an entrepreneur?
Basic types of business ownership
Proprietorship: A form of business
organization with one owner who
takes all the risks and all the profits.
Partnership: A form of business
organization with two or more
owners who share the risks and the
profits.
Corporation: A form of business
organization that is authorized by
law to act as a legal entity regardless
of the number of owners. Owners
share the profits. Owner liability is
limited to the amount of their
investment.
Entrepreneur
A person who takes a risk to produce
and sell goods and services in search
of profit
May establish a business according to
any of the three types of
organizational structures
Create and explain maps, diagrams,
tables, charts, graphs, and spreadsheets.
(CE.1b)
Analyze political cartoons, political
advertisements, pictures, and other
graphic media. (CE.1c)
Distinguish between relevant and
irrelevant information. (CE.1d)
Identify a problem, weigh the expected
costs and benefits and possible
consequences of proposed solutions,
and recommend solutions, using a
decision-making model. (CE.1f)
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STANDARD CE.12b (Back to CPR)
The student will demonstrate knowledge of the structure and operation of the United States economy by
b) explaining the circular flow that shows how consumers (households), businesses (producers ), and markets interact.
Essential Understandings Essential Questions Essential Knowledge Essential Skills
Resources, goods and services, and
money flow continuously among
households, businesses, and markets in
the United States economy.
How do resources, goods and services,
and money flow among individuals,
businesses, and governments in a
market economy?
Economic flow (circular flow)
Individual and business saving and
investment provide financial capital
that can be borrowed for business
expansion and increased
consumption.
Individuals (households) own the
resources used in production, sell the
resources, and use the income to
purchase products.
Businesses (producers) buy resources;
make products that are sold to
individuals, other businesses, and the
government; and use the profits to
buy more resources.
Governments use tax revenue from
individuals and businesses to provide
public goods and services.
Examine and interpret primary and
secondary source documents. (CE.1a)
Distinguish between relevant and
irrelevant information. (CE.1d)
Review information for accuracy,
separating fact from opinion. (CE.1e)
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STANDARD CE.12c (Back to CPR)
The student will demonstrate knowledge of the structure and operation of the United States economy by
c) explaining how financial institutions channel funds from savers to borrowers.
Essential Understandings Essential Questions Essential Knowledge Essential Skills
Private financial institutions act as
intermediaries between savers and
borrowers that include households and
business investors.
How do financial institutions make the
deposits of savers available to
borrowers?
Private financial institutions
Include banks, savings and loans, and
credit unions
Receive deposits and make loans
Encourage saving and investing by
paying interest on deposits
Review information for accuracy,
separating fact from opinion. (CE.1e)
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STANDARD CE.12d (Back to CPR)
The student will demonstrate knowledge of the structure and operation of the United States economy by
d) examining the relationship of Virginia and the United States to the global economy, with emphasis on the impact of technological innovations.
Essential Understandings Essential Questions Essential Knowledge Essential Skills
Virginia and the United States pursue
international trade in order to increase
wealth.
Why do Virginia and the United States
trade with other nations?
What is the impact of technological
innovation on world trade?
Terms to know
global economy: Worldwide markets in
which the buying and selling of
goods and services by all nations
takes place
Reasons that states and nations trade
To obtain goods and services they
cannot produce or cannot produce
efficiently themselves
To buy goods and services at a lower
cost or a lower opportunity cost
To sell goods and services to other
countries
To create jobs
Virginia and the United States
specialize in the production of certain
goods and services, which promotes
efficiency and growth.
Impact of technological innovations
Innovations in technology (e.g., the
Internet) contribute to the global
flow of information, capital, goods,
and services.
The use of such technology also lowers
the cost of production.
Create and explain maps, diagrams,
tables, charts, graphs, and spreadsheets.
(CE.1b)
Identify a problem, weigh the expected
costs and benefits and possible
consequences of proposed solutions,
and recommend solutions, using a
decision-making model. (CE.1f)
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STANDARD CE.13a (Back to CPR)
The student will demonstrate knowledge of the role of government in the United States economy by
a) examining competition in the marketplace.
Essential Understandings Essential Questions Essential Knowledge Essential Skills
The government promotes and regulates
marketplace competition.
How does the United States government
promote and regulate marketplace
competition?
Ways the government promotes
marketplace competition
Enforcing antitrust legislation to
discourage the development of
monopolies
Engaging in global trade
Supporting business start-ups
Government agencies that regulate
business
FCC (Federal Communications
Commission)
EPA (Environmental Protection
Agency)
FTC (Federal Trade Commission)
These agencies oversee the way
individuals and companies do business.
Analyze political cartoons, political
advertisements, pictures, and other
graphic media. (CE.1c)
Review information for accuracy,
separating fact from opinion. (CE.1e)
Identify a problem, weigh the expected
costs and benefits and possible
consequences of proposed solutions,
and recommend solutions, using a
decision-making model. (CE.1f)
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STANDARD CE.13b (Back to CPR)
The student will demonstrate knowledge of the role of government in the United States economy by
b) explaining how government provides certain goods and services.
Essential Understandings Essential Questions Essential Knowledge Essential Skills
Government provides certain goods and
services that individuals and businesses
acting alone cannot provide efficiently.
What types of goods and services do
governments provide?
How do governments pay for the goods
and services they provide?
Characteristics of most goods and
services provided by government
Provide benefits to many
simultaneously
Would not likely be available if
individuals had to provide them
Include such things as interstate
highways, postal service, and
national defense
Ways governments pay for public
goods and services
Through tax revenue
Through borrowed funds
Through fees (e.g., park entrance fees)
Distinguish between relevant and
irrelevant information. (CE.1d)
Identify a problem, weigh the expected
costs and benefits and possible
consequences of proposed solutions,
and recommend solutions, using a
decision-making model. (CE.1f)
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STANDARD CE.13c (Back to CPR)
The student will demonstrate knowledge of the role of government in the United States economy by
c) describing the impact of taxation, including an understanding of the reasons for the 16th Amendment, spending, and borrowing.
Essential Understandings Essential Questions Essential Knowledge Essential Skills
The government taxes, borrows, and
spends to influence economic activity.
How does the government influence
economic activity?
Government tax increases reduce the
funds available for individual and
business spending; tax decreases increase
funds for individual and business
spending.
Increased government borrowing reduces
funds available for borrowing by
individuals and businesses; decreased
government borrowing increases funds
available for borrowing by individuals
and businesses.
Increased government spending increases
demand, which may increase
employment and production; decreased
government spending reduces demand,
which may result in a slowing of the
economy.
Increased government spending may
result in higher taxes; decreased
government spending may result in lower
taxes.
The 16th Amendment to the Constitution
of the United States of America
authorizes Congress to tax personal and
business incomes.
Examine and interpret primary and
secondary source documents. (CE.1a)
Create and explain maps, diagrams,
tables, charts, graphs, and spreadsheets.
(CE.1b)
Analyze political cartoons, political
advertisements, pictures, and other
graphic media. (CE.1c)
Identify a problem, weigh the expected
costs and benefits and possible
consequences of proposed solutions,
and recommend solutions, using a
decision-making model. (CE.1f)
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STANDARD CE.13d (Back to CPR)
The student will demonstrate knowledge of the role of government in the United States economy by
d) explaining how the Federal Reserve System acts as the nation’s central bank.
Essential Understandings Essential Questions Essential Knowledge Essential Skills
The Federal Reserve System is our
nation’s central bank.
What is the role of the Federal Reserve
System?
As the central bank of the United States,
the Federal Reserve System
has the duty to maintain the value of the
national currency (dollar)
regulates banks to ensure the soundness
of the banking system and the safety
of deposits
manages the amount of money in the
economy to try to keep inflation low
and stable
acts as the federal government’s bank.
Create and explain maps, diagrams,
tables, charts, graphs, and spreadsheets.
(CE.1b)
Identify a problem, weigh the expected
costs and benefits and possible
consequences of proposed solutions,
and recommend solutions, using a
decision-making model. (CE.1f)
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STANDARD CE.13e (Back to CPR)
The student will demonstrate knowledge of the role of government in the United States economy by
e) describing the protection of consumer rights and property rights.
Essential Understandings Essential Questions Essential Knowledge Essential Skills
The United States government passes
laws and creates agencies to protect
consumer rights and property rights.
What is the role of the United States
government in protecting consumer
rights and property rights?
Individuals have the right of private
ownership, which is protected by
negotiated contracts that are enforceable
by law.
Government agencies establish
guidelines that protect public health and
safety.
Consumers may take legal action
against violations of consumer rights.
Identify a problem, weigh the expected
costs and benefits and possible
consequences of proposed solutions,
and recommend solutions, using a
decision-making model. (CE.1f)
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STANDARD CE.13f (Back to CPR)
The student will demonstrate knowledge of the role of government in the United States economy by
f) recognizing that government creates currency and coins and that there are additional forms of money.
Essential Understandings Essential Questions Essential Knowledge Essential Skills
Money is defined as anything that is
generally accepted as a method of
payment.
Why does the government issue
currency and coins?
Which government agencies are
responsible for creating money?
When the United States government
issues coins and currency, people accept
it in exchange for goods and services
because they have confidence in the
government.
Government issues money to facilitate
this exchange.
The three types of money generally used
in the United States are
coins
Federal Reserve notes (currency)
deposits in bank accounts that can be
accessed by checks and debit cards.
Create and explain maps, diagrams,
tables, charts, graphs, and spreadsheets.
(CE.1b)
Review information for accuracy,
separating fact from opinion. (CE.1e)
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STANDARD CE.14 (Back to CPR)
The student will demonstrate knowledge of personal finance and career opportunities by
a) identifying talents, interests, and aspirations that influence career choice;
b) identifying attitudes and behaviors that strengthen the individual work ethic and promote career success;
c) identifying abilities, skills, and education and the changing supply and demand for them in the economy;
d) examining the impact of technological change and globalization on career opportunities;
e) describing the importance of education to lifelong personal finances;
f) examining the financial responsibilities of citizenship, including evaluating common forms of credit, savings, investments, purchases,
contractual agreements, warranties, and guarantees.
Essential Understandings Essential Questions Essential Knowledge Essential Skills
An awareness of personal talents,
interests, and aspirations is needed to
select a career.
Attitudes and behaviors that support a
strong work ethic enhance career
success.
There is a correlation among skills,
education, and income.
Changes in technology influence the
abilities, skills, and education needed
in the workforce.
What is the role of self-assessment in
career planning?
What is the role of work ethic in
determining career success?
What is the relationship among skills,
education, and income?
What influence do advances in
technology have on the workplace?
Career planning starts with self-assessment.
Employers seek employees who demonstrate the
attitudes and behaviors of a strong work ethic.
Higher skill and/or education levels generally lead to
higher incomes.
Supply and demand also influence job income.
Employers seek individuals who have kept pace with
technological changes by updating their skills.
Technological advancements create new jobs in the
workplace.
Technology and information flows permit people to
work across international borders. This creates
competition from foreign workers for United States
jobs but also may create opportunities for United
States workers to work for companies based in other
countries.
Being fiscally responsible includes making careful
spending decisions, saving and investing for the
future, having insurance, keeping to a budget, using
credit wisely, as well as understanding how contracts,
warranties, and guarantees can protect the individual.
Review information for
accuracy, separating fact from
opinion. (CE.1e)
Identify a problem, weigh the
expected costs and benefits and
possible consequences of
proposed solutions, and
recommend solutions, using a
decision-making model. (CE.1f)