Social Studies
MS Civics
Grades: 7
Couse description
Learning about civics gives students the skills and knowledge necessary to be active citizens who have a positive impact on their communities. In this course, students discover the rights and responsibilities of citizenship in the United States (including the biblical expectations of citizenship) along with biblical principles of government. They learn about the Founding Fathers—many of whom were Christians—and their influences on the interrelationship between religion and government. Students study the structure of the government and how it works at the local, state, and federal levels. The course also examines elections, the lawmaking process, and how citizens can utilize a biblical foundation to impact public policy. Students discover ways the United States interacts with countries around the world and why Christians should care about global events. Geography and economics support the learning of civics in this course. Engaging in this study prepares students to be informed citizens with a Christian worldview who are ready to participate in the American democracy.
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Course Types
Prerequisites
None
Required Materials
In addition to a computer with an Internet connection, most courses require speakers (or headphones); a digital camera or scanner to take photos of completed work; a printer; common household items; access to research materials; and productivity software for word processing, presentations, etc.