CP+Libby,+Jared

=Unit Cover Page=

Subject/Topic Area(s):** Understanding the Form of Government and the Participation in it Designed by: Jared Libby Time Frame: 6/80min School District: School:**
 * Unit Title: Grade Level(s): 9-12
 * Key Words: Constitution, Bill of Right, Democracy

//Completed Template pages Stages 1, 2, and 3// Completed Blueprint for the Performance Task Completed Rubrics Directions to Students and Teachers Materials and Resources Listed Suggested Accommodations Suggested Extensions Initial Draft (Date - ) Revised Draft (Date - ) Peer Reviewed Content Reviewed Field Tested Validated Anchored
 * =Brief Summary of Unit= ||
 * This unit is designed to let students discover the makeup of the government they are apart of as well as structure of other societies' governments. The students will gain understanding of the Constitution and Bill of Rights and will also understand how the Constitution and Bill of Rights effects the Rights of the citizens living in America. This unit will examine major legal court cases, in which the rights of citizens have changed as an outcome. Students will understand why rights change and how they change as a result of landmark court cases. Students will experience as well their role in government. They will learn how citizens are effected by government and can also participate within government. ||
 * Unit Design Status:** Place an X in front of each and insert the date of the draft.