American Studies / Civics (221-H, 222-A)
1 Credit
Grade 10
Prerequisite: World Civilization
This course consists of half a year of civics and half a year of early United States History. Civics will include the study of the executive, legislative and judicial branches of government on the national, state and local levels, including the government’s role in the economy, and comparative governmental systems, and the impact of the judicial system on students’ lives. Units are organized according to individual themes: Democratic Principles and the Rule of Law; Rights and Responsibilities of Citizens; Cultural Diversity and American National Identity; Role of United States in World Affairs.

Standards, Indicators, and Scoring Criteria for American Studies/Civics