Civics
Civics is the study of government. In a republic, citizens need to have knowledge of how our government works in order to be able to fully participate. Without an active and knowledgable citizenry, a republican form of government can not work.
The Framers of the Constitution included many governmental concepts and ideals within the Constitution to create our republic. The notes below contain an outline of some of those ideals and concepts that every citizen should understand.
Citizenship and Governments
The first set of notes taken in September focus on citizenship and different types of governments.
| NOTES - Citizenship and Government - 2011-2012 |
Constitution Handbook Notes (in textbook prologue p32-41)
The second set of notes on Civics that focuses on the Constitution and preventing the abuse of power. Started in the middle of October after NECAP testing.
| constitution_handbook_-_notes_2011.pdf |
| constitution_principles_-_notes_2011.ppt |
Citizen Foldables
 | Mini-Projects
Students will correct a series of min-booklets on topics such as "Citizenship", "Governments", "Constitution", "Election" and "Rhode Island". These artistic booklets will be decorated with symbols and images that relate with the topic with the theme. Most importantly, students will create notes to place in the booklet that can be later used as a study guide for tests and the final exam in June.
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I-Civics Website
The website was created by retired Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor to help young people learn what it is to be a responsible citizen. The website has great information and games for students to learn the basic principles of good government.
www.icivics.org
Citizen Test Preparation
Can you pass the Citizen Test? Students will take a citizen test in the first quarter that counts for a test grade. The test questions are based on real questions asked on previous versions of the citizen test given to immigrants applying to become citizens. At the end of the year, the final exam will also contain many citizen test questions. 
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Other Websites
Websites to use:
www.house.gov
www.senate.gov
www.whitehouse.gov
www.sos.ri.gov
www.ri.gov
www.lincolnps.org
www.lincolnri.com
NO WIKIPEDIEA
www.house.gov
www.senate.gov
www.whitehouse.gov
www.sos.ri.gov
www.ri.gov
www.lincolnps.org
www.lincolnri.com
NO WIKIPEDIEA
Old Project - Citizen Handbook (NOT done in 2011)
| Handbook Template 2010.doc |
| Directions - Handbook 2010.doc |
| Rubric - Handbook.doc |
| constitution_handbook_-_prologue_-_student.doc |
