Q4W4, April 10-14

 

TeacherCara Copeland
Subject AreaCivics
Grade Level7
Week #4
Unit of InstructionForeign Policy
Standard(s) Taught

SS.7.C.2.10 – Examine the impact of media, individuals, and interest groups on monitoring and influencing government
SS.7.C.2.9 – Evaluate candidates for political office by analyzing their qualifications, experience, issue-based platforms, debates, and political ads.
SS.7.C.2.11 – Analyze media and political communications (bias, symbolism, propaganda).

SS.7.C.4.1 Differentiate concepts related to United States domestic and foreign policy.
SS.7.C.4.2 Recognize government and citizen participation in international organizations.
SS.7.C.4.3 Describe examples of how the United States has dealt with international conflicts.

Learning Targets and Learning Criteria
  • Identify the goals and objectives of U.S. domestic and foreign policy. 
  • Recognize the role of the U.S. State Department in foreign affairs.
  • Analyze the domestic implications of U.S. domestic and foreign policy.
  • Recognize that international organizations may be located in the United States.
  • Describe ways that citizens and government can seek participation in international organizations.
  • Examine the ways that government and individuals may support international organizations.
  • Identify the reasons for the United States becoming involved in past international conflicts.
  • Analyze primary source documents pertaining to international incidents to determine the course of action taken by the U.S.
  • Identify different methods used by the United States to deal with international conflicts.

 

Classroom Activities

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