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Wayne RESA – SS / Grade 2 / Social Studies / Social Studies 2 / Week 13 - Week 18
RESA, MAISA MC3 Units
Unit Abstract

In this unit students explore many important civics concepts using the context of local government. The unit begins with a lesson that explores diversity in communities and also reviews why people live in communities. Then, students explore the reasons people form governments including the need for laws, safety, and order. In a lesson on core democratic values and how they create a foundation for government students are introduced to the values of the common good, individual rights, and patriotism. Students then explore the meaning and importance of the Pledge of Allegiance. Using the example of school rules as a springboard, students next examine the reasons communities need laws. Then, they learn how local governments make, enforce, and interpret laws. Students compare narrative text and informational text as they learn about the role mayors play in local government. This serves as an introduction to for the next lesson on different functions of local government. In a final lesson on citizenship students learn about the roles and responsibilities of citizens in local government. As a culminating activity, students take part in a simple simulation of a town council meeting where they have to decide whether to buy a new police car or new playground equipment for a local park.

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Stage One - Desired Results

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Standards
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Compelling Question

How do people live together in a community?

Supporting Questions
  1. What is the purpose of government?
  2. What does our local government do?
  3. What are important roles and responsibilities of citizens in a community?
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Content (Key Concepts)

branches of government
citizen
city council
civic responsibility
common good
community
core democratic values
court
diversity
government
individual rights
laws
mayor
patriotism

Skills (Intellectual Processes)

Cause and Effect
Describing

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Stage Two - Assessment Evidence

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Unit Assessment Tasks
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Stage Three - Learning Plan

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Lesson Plan Sequence
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Resources
  • A large piece of chart paper with the Pledge of Allegiance written on it
  • An American Flag
  • Chart Paper and Markers
  • Drawing Paper
  • Overhead Projector or Document Camera and Projector
  • Plain white paper – one piece per student
  • Student journal or notebook
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Expectations/Standards
MI: Social Studies (2007)
2nd Grade
Civics & Government
C1 Purposes of Government
Explain why people create governments.
2 – C1.0.1 Explain why people form governments.
2 – C1.0.2 Distinguish between government action and private action.
C2 Values and Principles of American Democracy
Understand values and principles of American constitutional democracy.
2 – C2.0.1 Explain how local governments balance individual rights with the common good to solve local community problems.
2 – C2.0.2 Describe how the Pledge of Allegiance reflects the core democratic value of patriotism.
C3 Structure and Functions of Government
Describe the structure of government in the United States and how it functions to serve citizens.
2 – C3.0.1 Give examples of how local governments make, enforce, and interpret laws (ordinances) in the local community.
2 – C3.0.2 Use examples to describe how local government affects the lives of its citizens.
2 – C3.0.3 Identify services commonly provided by local governments (e.g., police, fire departments, schools, libraries, parks).
C5 Role of the Citizen in American Democracy
Explain important rights and how, when, and where American citizens demonstrate their responsibilities by participating in government.
2 – C5.0.1 Identify ways citizens participate in community decisions.
2 – C5.0.2 Distinguish between personal and civic responsibilities and explain why they are important in community life.
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