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Social Studies
C.L.G. Government
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Maryland Curriculum  Government (VSC)
Complete Government Unit Developed by MSDE
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Core Goals

1. Political Systems

2.  Peoples of the Nation and the World
3.  Geography 4.  Economics

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Goal 1.0 Political Systems

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1.1 The student will demonstrate understanding of the structure and functions of government and politics in the United States. http://infusion.allconet.org/webquest/government.html A collection of excellent websites that detail the documents, and sturcture of the United States Government. WebSites
1.1 The student will demonstrate understanding of the structure and functions of government and politics in the United States. http://www.archives.gov/national-archives-experience/charters/charters.html This resource provides links to the primary source documents and charters that mark the beginning of our nation. Web Database
1.1 The student will demonstrate understanding of the structure and functions of government and politics in the United States. http://www.firstgov.gov/ The official portal to the U. S. Government WebSite
1.1 The student will demonstrate understanding of the structure and functions of government and politics in the United States. http://dspace.dial.pipex.com/town/street/pl38/sect2.htm A review of the different political systems Document
1.1 The student will demonstrate understanding of the structure and functions of government and politics in the United States. http://infusion.allconet.org/Power Points/Political systems.ppt  A presentation on the differnt political systems Power Point
1.2  The student will evaluate how the United States government has maintained a balance between protecting rights and maintaining order. http://infusion.allconet.org/Power Points/Capitalism.ppt A  presentation on the effects of different political systems on economics Power Point

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Goal 2.0  Peoples of the Nation and the World

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2.1  The student will compare and evaluate the effectiveness of the United States system of government and various other political systems. http://infusion.allconet.org/Power Points/Political systems.ppt  A presentation on the differnt political systems Power Point
2.1  The student will compare and evaluate the effectiveness of the United States system of government and various other political systems. http://infusion.allconet.org/Power Points/Capitalism.ppt A  presentation on the effects of different political systems on economics Power Point
     
     
     
     
     

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Goal 3.0 Geography

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Expectation 3.1
The student will demonstrate an understanding of the relationship of cultural and physical geographic factors in the development of government policy.
Indicator 3.1.1
The student will evaluate demographic factors related to political participation, public policy and government policies.

http://www.sbaonline.sba.gov/oit/ This resource provides a link to the U.S. Office of International Trade Web Portal
Expectation 3.1
The student will demonstrate an understanding of the relationship of cultural and physical geographic factors in the development of government policy.
Indicator 3.1.2
The student will evaluate the role of government in addressing land use and other environmental issues
http://www.usace.army.mil/ This resource provides a link to the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers.  It details the reports, regulations, and projects enforced by the corp. Web Portal
Expectation 3.1
The student will demonstrate an understanding of the relationship of cultural and physical geographic factors in the development of government policy.
Indicator 3.1.2
The student will evaluate the role of government in addressing land use and other environmental issues
http://www.doi.gov/ This resource provides a link to the U.S. Department of the Interior.  It details the government reports, regulations, and projects that relate to land management, mineral managment, etc. Web Portal
Expectation 3.1
The student will demonstrate an understanding of the relationship of cultural and physical geographic factors in the development of government policy.
Indicator 3.1.3
The student will analyze the roles and relationships of regions on the formation and implementation of government policy.
http://www.arc.gov/index.jsp This resource provides a link to the Appalachian Regional Commission.

http://www.state.nj.us/drbc/drbc.htm This resource provides a link to the Deleware River Basin Commission.

http://www.mvd.usace.army.mil/ This resource provides a link to the Mississippi River Division USACE.

http://www.srbc.net/ This resource provides a link to the Susquehanna River Basin Commission.

 

 
     
     

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Goal 4.0 Economics

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Expectation 4.1
The student will demonstrate an understanding of economic principles, institutions, and processes required to formulate government policy.
Indicator 4.1.1
The student will evaluate how governments affect the answers to the basic economic questions of what to produce, how to produce, and for whom to produce.
http://www.census.gov/ This resource provides access to the U.S. Census Bureau.  It provides uptodate information on the U.S. population and all of the subgooups. Web Portal
Expectation 4.1
The student will demonstrate an understanding of economic principles, institutions, and processes required to formulate government policy.
Indicator 4.1.2
The student will utilize the principles of economic costs and benefits and opportunity cost to analyze the effectiveness of government policy in achieving socio-economic goals.
http://www.treasury.gov/offices/index.html This resource provides access to the U.S. Department of the Treasury.  It contains links to the Domestic Finance, Economic Policy, International Affairs, Tax Policy, Public Relations, etc. Web Portal
Expectation 4.1
The student will demonstrate an understanding of economic principles, institutions, and processes required to formulate government policy.
Indicator 4.1.3
The student will examine regulatory agencies and their social, economic, and political impact on the country, a region, or on/within a state.
http://www.lib.lsu.edu/gov/alpha This resource provides access to an alphabetical list of links to all registered government agencies. A very extensive and all inclusive listing of the regulatory agencies of our government Web Portal
Expectation 4.1
The student will demonstrate an understanding of economic principles, institutions, and processes required to formulate government policy.
Indicator 4.1.4
The student will evaluate the effectiveness of current monetary and fiscal policy on promoting full employment, price stability, and economic performance.
http://www.bea.doc.gov/ This resource provides access to the Department of Commerce's Bureau of Economic Analysis.   It reviews the current status of U.S. Economic Accounts. Web Portal