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 * |||| ** Justice and Government Curriculum Map Quarter 1: ** ||
 * ** Key Questions: **

What is government? What is politics? How do these two concepts relate?

Why is participation in politics and government important? || ** Skills and Outcomes: ** When students have finished studying this topic, they will know and be able to:


 * Define** the meaning of the words politics and government.


 * Take two column notes** on The Meaning of Politics and Government on pp. 6-7

how politics and government are used to resolve social conflict


 * **After reading** explain how climate and soil affected the development of the colonial economies. Cause and Effect GO (Transparency 4) (Skills Handbook H9)
 * **Interpret chart** pp. 83 African Population
 * Preview** //America’s Emerging Culture// using the **PIC** method
 * **Summarize** Benjamin Franklin’s background based on “The Inside Story.” How did Franklin exemplify enlightenment beliefs?
 * ** Interpret the chart ** on Key Political Thinkers of the European Enlightenment on p.85. (Skills Handbook, p.H15) Reference p.85
 * **Draw a diagram** showing how the Enlightenment and the Great Awakening led to a new American culture. Think/Pair/Share (Reading Skill p. 86)
 * **Connection** – American Civil Liberty. Examine the summary of //Crown v. Zenger// and explain its influence on the British colonies and the U.S. today. (p. 87)


 * Preview** //The French and Indian War// using the **PIC** method
 * **View** American’s History Video Program: Impact of French and Indian War. Complete KWL GO (Transparency 16)
 * **Sequencing** Make a timeline of major events and battles in the French and Indian War using the dates provided on p.95.
 * **Examine Political Cartoon** on the Albany Plan of Union, p.92 (Skills Handbook pp. H12, H28-29)
 * **Drawing Conclusions:** What was the goal of the Albany Plan of Union?


 * **Interpreting Maps** The French and Indian War in New York (p.93) and European Claims in North America, Before 1754, In 1763 (p. 94) (Skills Handbook p.H20)
 * **Summarizing** What were the major effects of the French and Indian War? || ** Formative/Summative Assessments: ** Students will complete the following products/other assessments to demonstrate the skills and understandings they have acquired.
 * Use the Frayer model to define the words politics and government and have students add newly learned information on these words as the the unit continues


 * Complete the " Where to Eat" activity in class and have students **write a journal entry** explaining how the activity relates to politics and government


 * **Write a paragraph** **explaining** how the Great Awakening and the Enlightenment led to a new American culture.


 * Online Activity** []
 * C reate an **  **informative** **brochure**  about the French and Indian War using the four photos provided on the website. Your brochure should explain who fought the war and the effects of the war on American colonists, Europeans, and Native Americans.   Laptops or computer lab must be reserved for this activity.


 * **Alternative Assessment** – Open response: What were the effects of the French and Indian War on all those involved:
 * British
 * French
 * Colonists
 * Native Americans

v **Write a short persuasive essay** supporting or refuting whether the colonies were justified in protesting British policies. Support your point of view with reasoning and examples from your reading and studies. (Directions and Rubric, Chapter Resource File, p.23)


 * Quizzes and Topic Test**

v Required
 * Select **at least** one more assessment of your choice ||