Knows the difference between national and statelocal governments

Knows the difference between national and state/local governments. Prior knowledge in American History regarding government. What does it mean for the government to have power? Module 1 Subordinate Skills: Government Powers Knows the meaning of words like dictator and/or totalitarian. Knows that types of actions a government can do with the power granted to it. Prior knowledge in World History regarding government

Knows examples of how citizens are allowed to participate in their government. Prior knowledge in American History regarding how citizens participated in government. Understands the meaning of words like terms, voting, and elected officials. Can explain what happens when citizens are not allowed to participate in their government. Module 2 Subordinate Skills: Citizenship Participation Understands what the suffix – cratic means. Prior knowledge in World History regarding how citizens participated in government Understands what the prefixes auto- , olig-, demo- mean.

Has some prior knowledge of American history from 4 th and 5 th grade. Has some prior knowledge of civic responsibility from prior knowledge in 1 st-3 rd grade Social Studies. Has the ability to explain using expository writing Can explain what happens when citizens are not allowed to participate in their government. Module 3 Subordinate Skills: Creating Original Examples Has some knowledge of the governments of modern day countries. Knows the countries of Europe and Latin America covered in the 6 th grade Social Studies Standards Has read historical fiction books.

Knows how to distinguish between credible and noncredible websites on the internet Knows how to use a word processor to collect information Module 4 Subordinate Skills: Research Project Knows how to cite sources and evidence. Knows how to save information on a flash drive or Google docs