1. Day/Topic Day one- Introduction to Government
Objectives SWBAT identify their responsibilities as a student in government
class.
Students will have an understanding of procedures for late work,
absences, after school help etc.
Competencies
Common Core Key Ideas and Detail: 2
Craft and Structure: 4, 5
Integration of Knowledge and Ideas: 8
Agenda 1. Welcome (Greet students at the door.)
2. Do Now
3. About Ms. Aquilini
4. Procedures/ policies
5. Name game
6. Find your true colors
7. Create current event groups (3 things in common)
8. Process/ review class
Assignments

2. Day/Topic Day Two – The Foundations of Government
Objectives SWBAT identify the value in being an active citizen in
government.
SWBAT explain the importance of government and why we
study government.
SWBAT identify nondemocratic and democratic governments.
SWBAT interpret the Declaration of Independence in their
words.
Competencies Student will demonstrate an understanding of the purpose of
Government and the roots and ideals of the US Constitution.
Common Core KI&D 2
C&S 4
C&S 5
Agenda 1. Do Now- What does the word freedom mean to you?
When you imagine freedom what do you see? What do
you smell, hear, and taste?
2. Why do we study government?
3. The Paper Clip game.
4. Types of Government Notes
5. The Declaration of Independence interpretation.
6. Wrap up/ Review
Assignments Declaration of Independence interpretation. (35 points)