Civic Engagement

SSCE: Civic Engagement

SSCE.A: Map and Globe Skills

SSCE.B: Information Processing Skills

SSCE.C: Civil Dialogue

SSCE.D: Origins and Purposes of Government

SSCE.E: Principles, Functions, and Organization of Government

SSCE.F: Foundations of Citizen Participation in America

SSCE.G: 1st Amendment Protections for Civic Engagement

SSCE.H: Citizen Participation in America

SSCE.I: Religion and Civic Engagement

SSCE.J: Civics in Action (Simulation I)

SSCE.K: Contemporary and Global Citizenship

SSCE.L: Civics in Action (Simulation II)

SSCE.A.1: compare and contrast the categories of natural, cultural, and political features found on maps as it relates to global civic engagement

SSCE.A.2: use map key/legend to acquire information from physical, political, resource, product, and economic maps

SSCE.A.3: draw conclusions and make generalizations based on information from maps

SSCE.A.4: compare maps with data sets (e.g., charts, tables, graphs) and/or readings to draw conclusions and make generalizations

SSCE.B.6: identify and write about issues and/or problems and alternative solutions

SSCE.B.7: distinguish between fact and opinion as used in information/explanatory text

SSCE.B.8: identify and use primary or secondary sources

SSCE.B.9: identify social studies reference resources to use for a specific purpose

SSCE.B.10: construct charts and tables

SSCE.B.11: write arguments, informative text, and explanatory text that draw conclusions and make generalizations

SSCE.B.12: analyze graphs and diagrams

SSCE.B.13: formulate appropriate research questions

SSCE.B.14: write arguments, informative text, and explanatory text that determine the adequacy and/or relevancy of information

SSCE.B.15: check for consistency of information

SSCE.B.16: interpret political cartoons

SSCE.C.17: explain and apply the principles of civil dialogue

SSCE.D.18: analyze the origins and purposes of law, government, and the political system in America

SSCE.D.19: analyze the importance of the Constitution in granting rights and powers individually and collectively in America

SSCE.E.20: demonstrate an understanding of the function and organization of the federal government of the United States of America

SSCE.E.21: identify the relationship and division of powers between the federal government and state governments

SSCE.F.22: evaluate the roles, rights, and responsibilities of U.S. citizens, and determine methods of active participation in society, government and the political system

SSCE.F.23: analyze historical documents as they pertain to the rights of citizens to participate in American government

SSCE.G.24: examine the impact of rights guaranteed in the 1st Amendment on Civic Engagement

SSCE.H.25: evaluate the role of political parties and candidates in being the voice of the American people in government

SSCE.H.26: analyze the role of various forces on the American Political System

SSCE.H.27: apply civic virtues and democratic principles in school and community settings

SSCE.I.28: analyze the relationship between religion and civic engagement

SSCE.J.29: explain the importance of being an active problem-solving citizen utilizing the appropriate pathways to solve local and state problems

SSCE.J.30: develop a plan to resolve a state or local problem by researching public policy alternatives, identifying appropriate government agencies to address the issue, and determining a course of action.

SSCE.K.31: demonstrate an understanding of contemporary issues in world affairs, and evaluate the role and impact of U.S. foreign policy as it pertains to civic engagement

SSCE.K.32: analyze and explain global citizen issues

SSCE.L.33: develop a plan to resolve a global problem by researching public policy alternatives, identifying appropriate government agencies to address the issue, and determining a course of action.

SSCE.C.17.a: identify the core components and competencies of an argument

SSCE.C.17.b: identify the difference between a political conversation and a constitutional conversation

SSCE.C.17.c: identify and use primary or secondary sources that support a selected argument (ie: court cases)

SSCE.C.17.d: build arguments that support an argument in civil dialogue

SSCE.C.17.e: implement principles of civil dialogue in the academic setting

SSCE.D.18.a: recognize how enlightenment ideas including Montesquieu's view of separation of powers and John Locke's theories related to natural law and how Locke's social contract influenced the Founding Fathers

SSCE.D.18.b: trace the impact that the Mayflower Compact, and Thomas Paine's Common Sense had on colonists' views of government

SSCE.D.18.c: describe the cause and effect relationship between English policies and the Declaration of Independence

SSCE.D.18.d: analyze the impact of natural rights and the role of the government as established in the Declaration of Independence

SSCE.D.19.a: interpret the intentions of the Preamble of the Constitution

SSCE.D.19.b: describe how the Constitution limits the powers of government through the separation of powers and checks and balances

SSCE.D.19.c: explain the arguments surrounding the ratification of the Constitution and the inclusion of a bill of rights

SSCE.E.20.a: explain the similarities and differences of democracies and republics

SSCE.E.20.b: explain and illustrate the structure and function of government in the United States as established in the Constitution

SSCE.E.20.c: evaluate constitutional rights and their impact on individuals and society

SSCE.E.20.d: analyze the impact of the 13th, 14th, 15th, 19th, 24th and 26th amendments on participation of minority groups in the American political process

SSCE.E.21.a: differentiate between local, state, and federal governments' obligations and services

SSCE.E.21.b: illustrate the lawmaking process at the local, state, and federal levels

SSCE.E.21.c: diagram the levels, functions, and powers of courts at the state and federal levels

SSCE.E.21.d: analyze how individuals use and challenge laws to address a variety of public issues (consider Plessy v. Ferguson, Brown v. Board of Education, Gideon v. Wainwright, Miranda v. Arizona, Tinker v. Des Moines, Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier)

SSCE.F.22.a: define the term citizen and identify official paths to U.S. citizenship

SSCE.F.22.b: evaluate the obligations citizens have to obey laws, pay taxes, defend the nation, and serve on juries

SSCE.F.22.c: explain the responsibilities of citizens at the local, state, or federal levels

SSCE.F.22.d: describe the importance of mutual respect in protecting the rights of all citizens

SSCE.F.22.e: develop and implement an awareness campaign of the rights and responsibilities of citizens

SSCE.F.22.f: conduct a mock election to demonstrate the voting process and its impact on a school, community, or local level

SSCE.F.23.a: evaluate the rights contained in the Bill of Rights and other amendments to the Constitution

SSCE.F.23.b: distinguish how the Constitution safeguards and limits individual rights

SSCE.F.23.c: analyze the opportunities and limitations of participation in elections, voting, and the electoral process

SSCE.G.24.a: analyze and explain in a judicial context the establishment clause of the 1st Amendment (e.g., Lee v. Weisman)

SSCE.G.24.b: analyze and explain in a judicial context the free exercise clause of the 1st Amendment (e.g., Sherbert v. Verner, McDaniel v. Paty)

SSCE.G.24.c: analyze and explain in a judicial context the free speech clause of the 1st Amendment (Brandenburg Test, Gitlow v. New York, Schenk v. United States)

SSCE.G.24.d: analyze and explain in a judicial context the assembly clause of the 1st Amendment (e.g., De Jong v. Oregon, Edwards v. South Carolina)

SSCE.G.24.e: analyze and explain in a judicial context the petition clause of the 1st Amendment (e.g., Prince Hall petitions to MA legislature 1773-1778)

SSCE.G.24.f: analyze and explain in a judicial context the free press clause of the 1st Amendment (e.g., New York Times v. Sullivan)

SSCE.G.24.g: explain how rights protected under the 1st amendment are the foundation of civic engagement

SSCE.H.25.a: identify America's current political parties, and illustrate their platform and positions on different issues and the role of government

SSCE.H.25.b: evaluate candidates for political office by analyzing their qualifications, experience, issue-based platforms, debates, and political ads

SSCE.H.26.a: describe how political parties, individuals, the media and public interest groups influence and reflect social and political interests

SSCE.H.26.b: analyze media and political communications for bias, symbolism, and propaganda

SSCE.H.26.c: examine multiple perspectives on public and current issues

SSCE.H.26.d: analyze current research regarding generational differences in civic engagement

SSCE.I.28.a: identify the constitutional powers that protect rights to practice religion or none

SSCE.I.28.b: examine the importance of understanding different religions in order to understand different perspectives

SSCE.I.28.c: evaluate the role of respecting inherent differences in resolving issues

SSCE.J.30.a: research a concern/issue/situation within the community that needs to be addressed

SSCE.J.30.b: develop a plan with a solution that effectively address the concern/issue/situation

SSCE.J.30.c: implement a plan that solves a concern/issue/situation in the local community

SSCE.J.30.d: analyze the effectiveness of the implemented plan to assess changes needed to further engage with the concern/issue/situation

SSCE.K.31.a: differentiate concepts related to U.S.domestic and foreign policy

SSCE.K.31.b: recognize government and citizen participation in international organizations

SSCE.K.31.c: describe situations when the United States has been involved in international conflicts

SSCE.K.31.d: analyze the impact of United States involvement in global issues

SSCE.K.32.a: compare and contrast the roles of different national and global organizations on global citizen issues

SSCE.K.32.b: discuss global economic, social, cultural, civil, and political human rights issues (e.g., workplace, standard of living, education, migration, food access, etc,)

SSCE.K.32.c: discuss global environmental sustainability issues (e.g., renewable energy erosion, water management, air and water pollution, etc.)

SSCE.L.33.a: research a global concern/issue/situation that needs to be addressed

SSCE.L.33.b: develop a plan with a solution that effectively address the concern/issue/situation

SSCE.L.33.c: present the developed plan that solves a global concern/issue/situation