Unpacking the Standards Government 8 th Grade Social

“Unpacking the Standards”: Government 8 th Grade Social Studies Mr. Short

Unit 8: Government Lesson 1: Foundations of Government Verbs Nouns

Lesson 1: Foundations of Government Civics/Gov. Standard – SS 8 CG 1 The student will describe the role of citizens under Georgia’s constitution.

“Unpack” the elements by writing the verbs and nouns on your “T” Chart SS 8 CG 2 Elements a. Explain the basic structure of the Georgia state constitution. b. Explain the concepts of separation of powers and checks and balances. c. Describe the rights and responsibilities of citizens. d. Explain voting requirements and elections in Georgia. e. Explain the role of political parties in government.

Unit 8: Government Lesson 1: Foundations of Government Verbs • Explain • Describe • Explain Nouns • Basic Structure of: 1. GA’s Constitution • Concepts of: 2. Separation of Powers 3. Checks and Balances • Citizens and their: 4. Rights and Responsibilities • Georgia’s: 5. Voting Requirements 6. Elections • Role of: 7. Political Parties

Unit 8: Government Lesson 2: Legislative Branch in GA Verbs Nouns

Lesson 2: The Legislative Branch in Georgia Civics/Gov. Standard – SS 8 CG 2 The student will analyze the role of the legislative branch in Georgia state government.

“Unpack” the elements by writing the verbs and nouns on your “T” Chart SS 8 CG 2 Elements a. Explain the qualifications, term, election, and duties of members of the General Assembly. b. Describe the organization of the General Assembly, with emphasis on leadership and the committee system. c. Trace the steps in the legislative process for a bill to become a law in Georgia.

Unit 8: Government Lesson 2: Legislative Branch in GA Verbs Nouns • Explain • Qualifications, Term, Election, and Duties of Members of: 1. General Assembly • Describe • Organization of the General Assembly with Emphasis on: 2. Leadership 3. Committee System • Trace • Legislative Process in GA: 4. Steps for a Bill to Become a Law

Unit 8: Government Lesson 3: Executive Branch in GA Verbs Nouns

Lesson 3: The Executive Branch in Georgia Civics/Gov. Standard – SS 8 CG 3 The student will analyze the role of the executive branch in Georgia state government.

“Unpack” the elements by writing the verbs and nouns on your “T” Chart SS 8 CG 3 Elements a. Explain the qualifications, term, election, and duties of the governor and lieutenant governor. b. Describe the organization of the executive branch, with emphasis on major policy areas of state programs.

Unit 8: Government Lesson 3: Executive Branch in GA Verbs Nouns • Explain • Qualifications, Term, Election, and Duties of: 1. Governor 2. Lieutenant Governor • Describe • Organization of the Executive Branch with Emphasis on: 3. Major Policy Areas of State Programs

Unit 8: Government Lesson 4: Judicial Branch in GA Verbs Nouns

Lesson 4: The Judicial Branch in Georgia Civics/Gov. Standard – SS 8 CG 4 The student will analyze the role of the judicial branch in Georgia state government.

“Unpack” the elements by writing the verbs and nouns on your “T” Chart SS 8 CG 4 Elements a. Explain the structure of the court system in Georgia including trial and appellate procedures and how judges are selected. b. Explain the difference between criminal law and civil law. c. Describe the adult justice system, emphasizing the different jurisdictions, terminology, and steps in the criminal justice process. d. Describe ways to avoid trouble and settle disputes peacefully.

Unit 8: Government Lesson 4: Judicial Branch in GA Verbs • Explain • Describe Nouns • Structure and Procedures of: 1. Court System in GA 2. Trial Procedures 3. Appellate Procedures 4. Selection of Judges • Differences between: 5. Criminal Law 6. Civil Law • Criminal Justice Process of: 7. Adult Justice System • Ways to: 8. Avoid Trouble 9. Settle Disputes Peacefully

Unit 8: Government Lesson 5: Local Governments in GA Verbs Nouns

Lesson 5: Local Governments in Georgia Civics/Gov. Standard – SS 8 CG 5 The student will analyze the role of local governments in the state of Georgia.

“Unpack” the elements by writing the verbs and nouns on your “T” Chart SS 8 CG 5 Elements a. Explain the origins, functions, purposes, and differences of county and city governments in Georgia. b. Compare and contrast the weak mayorcouncil, the strong mayor-council, and the council-manager forms of city government. c. Describe the functions of special-purpose governments.

Lesson 5: Local Governments in Georgia Civics/Gov. Standard – SS 8 E 4 The student will identify revenue sources and services provided by state and local governments.

“Unpack” the elements by writing the verbs and nouns on your “T” Chart SS 8 E 4 Elements a. Trace sources of state revenue such as sales taxes, federal grants, personal income taxes, and property taxes. b. Explain the distribution of state revenue to provide services. c. Evaluate how choices are made given the limited revenues of state and local governments.

Unit 8: Government Lesson 5: Local Governments in GA Verbs • Explain • Compare and Contrast • Describe • Trace, Explain, and Evaluate Nouns • Origins, Functions, Purposes and Differences of: 1. County Governments 2. City Governments • Forms of City Government: 3. Weak Mayor-Council 4. Strong Mayor-Council 5. Council-Manager • Functions of: 6. Special Purpose Governments • Sources, Distribution, and Spending of: 7. Revenue

Unit 8: Government Lesson 6: Juvenile Justice Verbs Nouns

Lesson 6: Juvenile Justice Civics/Gov. Standard – SS 8 CG 6 The student will explain how the Georgia court system treats juvenile offenders.

“Unpack” the elements by writing the verbs and nouns on your “T” Chart SS 8 CG 6 Elements a. Explain the difference between delinquent behavior and unruly behavior and the consequences of each. b. Describe the rights of juveniles when taken into custody. c. Describe the juvenile justice system, emphasizing the different jurisdictions, terminology, and steps in the juvenile justice process. d. Explain the seven delinquent behaviors that can subject juvenile offenders to the adult criminal process, how the decision to transfer to adult court is made, and the possible consequences.

Unit 8: Government Lesson 6: Juvenile Justice Verbs • Explain • Describe • Explain Nouns • Difference Between and Consequences of: 1. Delinquent Behavior 2. Unruly Behavior • Rights when taken into custody of: 3. Juveniles • Jurisdictions, Terminology, and Steps in: 4. Juvenile Justice System • Behaviors that can Subject Juvenile Offenders to the Adult Criminal Process: 5. 7 Delinquent Behaviors