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Civics and Economics Course Syllabus

Mr. Lewis – Fall 2019

Email: bradleylewis@fcschools.net

Course Overview:

Civics and Economics is a course that will teach students the skills and knowledge necessary to become responsible and effective citizens in an interdependent world. By the end of the course, students will be able to:

  • Analyze the foundations and development of American government in terms of principles and values.
  • Analyze government systems within the United States in terms of their structure, function, and relationships.
  • Analyze the legal system within the United States in terms of the development, execution, and protection of citizenship rights at all levels of government.
  • Understand how democracy depends upon the active participation of citizens.
  • Analyze how political and legal systems within and outside of the United States provide a means to balance competing interests and resolve conflicts.
  • Analyze the concepts and factors that enable individuals to make informed financial decisions for effective resource planning.
  • Understand how risk management strategies empower and protect consumers.
  • Understand economies, markets, and the role economic factors play in making economic decisions.
  • Understand factors of economic interdependence and their impact on nations.
  • Analyze the role of government and economic institutions in developing and implementing economic stabilization policies in the U.S.

Materials:

  • 3 Ring Binder
  • Notebook Paper
  • Pens, pencils, colored pencils
  • Bring your charged Chromebook to class every day.

Classroom Rules:

  1. Be respectful. Treat people the way you want to be treated.
  2. Do not speak while others are speaking. This includes the teacher and other students.
  3. Be responsible. Come to class each day on time with all materials and assignments.
  4. Follow all rules and guidelines in the school’s code of conduct.
  5. Cellphone use is prohibited during class. In case of emergencies, Parents/Guardians may call the school to get in touch with students.

Consequences for Infractions:

  1. Verbal warning
  2. Parent contact
  3. In school suspension

*Severe infractions will result in immediate referral to administration.*

Grading:
Tests and Projects                                    50%

Quizzes                                                     30%

Classwork and Homework                        20%

Missing and Late Work:

It is the student’s responsibility to obtain and make up missed work. Students may obtain any missing work on the course’s Canvas page. A student has two days to make up work for every one day missed. Turning in assignments late will result in a 30 percent deduction (for example, a project that would be a 96 would then become a 67 if it was turned in late). Failure to turn in missing or late work will result in a zero.

Assignments/Online Discussions:

Students are responsible for keeping up with their work and turning in assignments in a timely manner. Students will be expected to complete in-class projects and online discussions. The vast majority of our work will be done through Canvas.

Contact Information:

If you have any other questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me using the information below:

  • Phone: 919-494-2332 Ext. 273
  • Email: bradleylewis@fcschools.net

PARENTS/GUARDIANS – if you have any questions please feel free to email me anytime at bradleylewis@fcschools.net. I will get back to you within 24 hours during the week and 48 hours on the weekend

Course Summary:

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