美国加州教材 Civics Today Citizenship, Economics, And You Alabama Edition, 2005 – Interactive Student Editio.pdf

interactivestudenteditionAL4Welcome to Citizenship Studies and toCivics Today:Citizenship,Economics,&You.This course provides an overview ofthe meaning of citizenship.You will learnabout the structure of local,state,andnational governments,become acquaintedwith personal economic strategies,and studydifferent forms of government from aroundthe world.On the following pages you will find outabout Alabamas Standards for Citizenship.The standards identify what you shouldknow,understand,and be able to do as aresult of your schooling.We have includedthe standards on pages AL6AL10.Take timeto read over the standards with your teacherand family.Then outline steps that you cantake to help you achieve the standards bothin and outside the classroom.In addition,be aware that there is anAlabama Direct Assessment ofWriting.It focuses on the studentsability to clearly and coherentlyrespond to writing prompts.Thistest is given in grades 5,7,and 10.Studentsare given one hour to respond to promptsthat come in the form of descriptive,narra-tive,expository,or persuasive writing.Thestudents are assessed on a criterion-basedscale that ranges from Level IDoes not meetstandard to Level IVExceeds standard.As part of graduation requirements,Alabama students must pass the AlabamaHigh School Graduation Exam.This exam ismade up of tests in five subjects:Reading,Language,Mathematics,Science,and SocialStudies.You will have several opportunitiesto pass the Alabama High School GraduationExam,beginning in the 10th grade.Eventhough the exam is years away for you,it isan important part of your education.You canfind the standards and objectives for theexam that are covered in the text on pagesAL13AL15.Read the standards andbecome familiar with them.It isnever too early to begin your prepa-ration for the exam!A Guide for Students and ParentsHow Do I Succeed in Citizenship Studies?Alabama State Capitol,MontgomeryDennis MacDonald/Photo EditAL4-AL17_AL FM-866257 2/25/04 11:25 PM Page 4 Page AL12 includes an explanation ofthe Alabama High School GraduateExam that you must pass in order tograduate.Turn to pages AL16 and AL17 to seehow Glencoes Civics Today can help yousucceed on the AHSGE.Keys to Succeeding on the AHSGEWhat are the Course of Study Standards?What is Included on the Following Pages?Course of Study Standards for United States StudiesThe Alabama State Board of Educationestablished the Course of StudyStandards.The purpose of the standardsis to provide you,the student,with expec-tations for achievement in Alabama.These standards spell out what youshould learn in English,mathemat-ics,Science,Social Studies,the arts,and other curriculum areas.Thesestandards represent the knowledge andskills you need to achieve to succeed inthe world or work or college.Pages AL6-AL10 include a listing of allof the Course of Study Standards for thiscourse.Turn to page AL11 to see howGlencoes Civics Today will help youlearn the standards and be successful inthis course.AL5Civil RightsMemorial,MontgomeryTodd A.Gipstein/CORBISAL4-AL17_AL FM-866257 2/25/04 11:26 PM Page 5On the following pages you will find a listing of the Alabama content standards forseventh grade Citizenship Studies.The seventh-grade content standards are divided into12 standards that trace the historical,political,economic,and geographic components ofcitizenship in the United States.The content standards state the things you should learnand be able to do as you complete this course.Read through these standards with your par-ents or caregivers to help you become successful in this course.Also,review these standardsfrom time to time to help the things you learn fall into place.AL61.Describe the influences of ancient Greece,the Magna Carta,and the Mayflower Compacton the government of the United States.A.Identifying essential characteristics of theDeclaration of Independence,theConstitution,and the Bill of Rights as thefoundation of the government of theUnited States B.Describing the influence of John Locke C.Explaining essential characteristics of thepolitical system of the United States 2.Compare the government of the UnitedStates with other governmental systems.3.Describe essential characteristics of stateand local governments in the United States.A.Identifying major offices and officehold-ers of state and local governmentsAL4-AL17_AL FM-866257 6/28/04 10:18 AM Page 6B.Explaining the historical background ofthe 1901 Constitution of Alabama and itsimpact on state and local governmentsC.Describing how local and state govern-ments are funded4.Compare the duties and functions ofmembers of the legislative,executive,andjudicial branches of local,state,and nation-al governments.A.Identifying the geographic and politicaldistricts of the legislative,executive,andjudicial branches of national,state,andlocal governmentsB.Describing the organization and jurisdic-tion of courts within the judicial systemof the United States at the local,state,and national levelsC.Explaining the concepts ofseparation of pow