Item Specifications THINKGATE AT A GLANCE Pacing Guides Primary
source documents, Primary source documents, DOK, Task Cards DOK,
Task Cards Lesson Plans for each tested Benchmark Civics EOC Fact
Sheet Civics EOC Fact Sheet Civics EOC Sample Questions Civics EOC
Sample Questions Test Taking Strategies for the EOC Test Taking
Strategies for the EOC NBC Learn Access through Employee Portal
Employee Portal Item Analysis and Data- Based Instruction:
Textbook: M-DCPS Portal Curriculum Wheel www.FLREA.org M-DCPS
Civics Toolbox Civics EOC Pacing Guide Timeline
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Did you know? Here are some of the questions that gave
respondents the most difficulty: 85% could not define "the rule of
law." 75% did not know basic functions of the judicial branch.
71%were unable to identify the Constitution as the "supreme law of
the land." A survey of more than 1,000 voting-age natural- born
U.S. citizens asked respondents 10 random questions from the United
States Citizenship and Immigration Services Civics Exam, which is
administered as part of the naturalization process, finding that 35
percent answered five or less questions correctly. Oppositely, more
than 97 percent of immigrants applying for citizenship pass the
test. Washington Whispers. Study: One in Three Americans Fails
Naturalization Civics Test, By BRIAN GREENE.
http://www.usnews.com/news/blogs/washington-whispers/2012/04/30/study-
one-in-three-americans-fails-naturalization-civics-testBRIAN GREENE
http://www.usnews.com/news/blogs/washington-whispers/2012/04/30/study-
one-in-three-americans-fails-naturalization-civics-test
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Did you know? 63% could not name one of their state's Senators.
62% did not know the name the Speaker of the U.S. House of
Representatives. 62% could not identify the governor of their
state. 57% could not define an "amendment." Washington Whispers.
Study: One in Three Americans Fails Naturalization Civics Test, By
BRIAN GREENE.
http://www.usnews.com/news/blogs/washington-whispers/2012/04/30/study-one-in-three-americans-fails-naturalization-civics-testBRIAN
GREENE
http://www.usnews.com/news/blogs/washington-whispers/2012/04/30/study-one-in-three-americans-fails-naturalization-civics-test
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CS/HB 105: The Justice Sandra Day OConnor Civics Education Act
Civics EOC Assessment: 2012-2013Field Test 2013-201430% of the
student's final course grade [Fall 2014Standard Setting]
2014-2015student must earn a passing score on the EOC in order to
pass the course and receive course credit
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Florida, Civics, Test Blueprint Reporting
CategoryBenchmarksPercent of ItemsNumber of Items 1. Origins and
Purposes of Law and Government 2510 SS.7.C.1.1 SS.7.C.1.2
SS.7.C.1.3 SS.7.C.1.4 SS.7.C.1.5 SS.7.C.1.6 SS.7.C.1.7 SS.7.C.1.8
SS.7.C.1.9 SS.7.C.3.10 2. Roles, Rights, and Responsibilities of
Citizens 2510 SS.7.C.2.1 SS.7.C.2.2 SS.7.C.2.4 SS.7.C.2.5
SS.7.C.3.6 SS.7.C.3.7 SS.7.C.3.12 3. Government Policies and
Political Processes 2510 SS.7.C.2.8 SS.7.C.2.9 SS.7.C.2.10
SS.7.C.2.11 SS.7.C.2.12 SS.7.C.2.13 SS.7.C.4.1 SS.7.C.4.2
SS.7.C.4.3 4. Organization and Function of Government 2510
SS.7.C.3.1 SS.7.C.3.2 SS.7.C.3.3 SS.7.C.3.4 SS.7.C.3.5 SS.7.C.3.8
SS.7.C.3.11 SS.7.C.3.13 SS.7.C.3.14 Totals 10054-60
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Benchmarks also assessed are in blue SS.7.C.2.3 Experience the
responsibilities of citizens at the local, state, or federal levels
(SS.7.C.2.2). SS.7.C.2.6 Simulate the trial process and the role of
juries in the administration of justice (SS.7.C.3.11). SS.7.C.2.7
Conduct a mock election to demonstrate the voting process and its
impact on a school, community, or local level (SS.7.C.2.9).
SS.7.C.2.14 Conduct a service project to further the public good
(SS.7.C.2.2). SS.7.C.3.9 Illustrate the law making process at the
local, state, and federal levels (SS.7.C.2.8).
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Useful Tools Item Specifications:
http://fcat.fldoe.org/eoc/pdf/FL12SpISCivicsWTr 2g.pdf Should be
used as your guiding document to shape instruction as well as to
create lesson plans, word walls, primary sources documents, clarify
tested benchmarks, and check for mastery of tested benchmarks.
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Useful Tools Edusoft pre-post tests and District Assessments.
www.Edusoft.com and
http://socialsciences.dadeschools.net/files/edusoft/
MIDDLE%20SCHOOL%20RESOURCES%20ON%20EDU SOFT.docx www.Edusoft.com
http://socialsciences.dadeschools.net/files/edusoft/
MIDDLE%20SCHOOL%20RESOURCES%20ON%20EDU SOFT.docx Assessments for
each tested Benchmarks: Under Social Studies District assessment
folder. Pre/Post test for each nine weeks District assessments:
Baseline and Post-Test in March 2013. Coming 2013-14 and
thereafter: Civics baseline, winter, and spring interim
assessments.
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Useful Tools 7th Grade Pacing Guides:
http://socialsciences.dadeschools.net/http://socialsciences.dadeschools.net/(
Primary source documents, DOK,Task Cards and .) Lesson Plans for
each tested Benchmark:
http://socialsciences.dadeschools.net/pacingguides.as p Textbook:
http://connected.mcgraw-hill.com/connected/login.do
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Useful Tools Item Analysis and Data-Based instruction :
http://socialsciences.dadeschools.net/documen ts.asp Testing is not
enough, data should be analyzed and used to modify instruction in
order to master tested benchmarks. This is done by differentiating
instruction and re-teaching concepts with which students are having
difficulty.
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Useful Tools Professional Development: Civics Leaders
Institute, conferences, and other District trainings (using
resources from the Florida Law Related Education Association).
Other Resources: iCivics, RDA, Center on Congress, Center on Civic
Education programs, Library of Congress.
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Use Resources from: Non ProfitNon Partisan
Law-FocusedGrassroots www.flrea.org
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FLREA Programs Florida High School Mock Trial Competition
Florida High School Moot Court Competition
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What are we doing now?
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Each section comes with a PDF lesson packet and an interactive
digital flipbook.
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Each PowerPoint can be downloaded and modified based on the
needs of your students.
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Another Example: From Section 9: Political Participation and
Media Influence
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THE ELECTORAL COLLEGE The Electoral College is a system where
538 electors cast votes to decide who will be the President and
Vice President. Why 29? Why 538? This is the total of the members
of the U.S. House of Representatives, the U.S. Senate, and three
votes for the District of Columbia. In Florida, electors are
nominated by their political party and approved by the Governor.
Because Florida has 29 electoral votes, each party (Democrat and
Republican) is allowed to appoint 29 electors. 435* + 100 + 3 = 538
Florida has 27 Congressional Districts (FL gained two districts due
to a population increase) and 2 Senators.for a total of 29. Public
Law 62-5 Public Law 62-5 says that 435 will be the number in the
House of Representatives. This number does not change, rather other
states lose seats as states gain seats in the House.
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THE ELECTORAL COLLEGE Whichever candidate receives the popular
(majority) vote in a state (>50%), wins the electoral votes.
Candidate ACandidate B For example, in Florida: 29 Electors If
candidate B wins more than 50% of the popular vote, their 29
electors get to cast their votes for that Candidate. Candidate A
loses the race for that state.
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STEP 5 Electoral College HOW TO BECOME PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED
STATES Each elector casts one vote following the general election,
and the candidate who gets more than half (270 of 538) wins.
Florida has 29 electoral votes.
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In addition to the original lessons, FLREA also integrates
outstanding external resources from:
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We the People the Citizen and the Constitution We the People:
the Citizen and the Constitution is a 6 Unit text focusing on the
meaning and value of the United States Constitution. Students using
in the We the People curriculum participate in the culminating
activity, a simulated congressional hearing in which they present
information on a given unit from the text, establish viewpoints,
and formulate supported opinions, and defend their positions to a
panel of judges.
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Project Citizen seeks to promote competent and responsible
participation in local and state government at all grade levels.
Students research a community problem, propose alternate solutions,
select a class public policy to serve as a solution, and establish
a plan of action.
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The Center on Congress at Indiana University offers wonderful
resources for teaching about Congress. www.centeroncongress.org.
Site provides teachers with: www.centeroncongress.org Interactive
learning modules Short videos featuring Facts on Congress A Virtual
Congress Database of Primary Resources A Citizens Guide to Congress
Time! For Kids Mini Magazine
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iCivics (formerly Our Courts) is a web- based education project
designed to teach students civics and inspire them to be active
participants in our democracy. iCivics is the vision of Justice
Sandra Day O'Connor, who is concerned that students are not getting
the information and tools they need for civic participation, and
that civics teachers need better materials and support. FLREA is
the State Coordinator for the iCivics program for the State of
Florida.
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CNN Student News Provides daily current events, archived news
stories, transcripts, discussion boards, and news quizzes!
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Using the entire toolbox, your students will be equipped to
pass the Civics EOC and be successful. [email protected] Some
slides are from FLREAs website.