Course-at-a-Glance (CAG) --- Grade 12 --- Social Studies --- Government

Semester-Long Course

Unit 1: Civic Skills and Values (4 weeks)

1.1 I can explain how to register to vote and cast a vote. (9.1.1.1.1)
1.2 I can evaluate different sources of information and use that information to make a well-informed voting decision. (9.1.1.1.2, 9.1.1.1.3)
1.3 I can analyze public policy issues and create a plan to solve one problem presented by an issue. (9.1.1.1.4, 9.1.2.2.2)
1.4 I can analyze how the Constitution protects individual rights while preserving societal values. (9.1.2.2.1, 9.1.2.2.2, 9.1.2.3.1, 9.1.2.3.2, 9.1.2.3.3)

Unit 2: Rights and Responsibilities of Citizens (4 weeks)

2.1 I can compare and contrast the United States Constitution and Minnesota Constitution. (9.1.3.4.1)
2.2 I can explain the scope and limitations of the rights given in the U.S. Constitutional Amendments. (9.1.3.4.2, 9.1.3.4.3, 9.1.3.4.4)
2.3 I can analyze the responsibilities of all individuals in a republic. (9.1.3.4.5)
2.4 I can evaluate what it means to be a citizen in the United States. (9.1.3.5.1, 9.1.3.5.2)

Unit 3: Government Institutions and the Political Process (4 weeks)

3.1 I can analyze the impact the U.S. Constitution has on the operation of our government. (9.1.4.6.1 and 9.1.4.8.2
3.2 I can explain the purpose, function, organization and process of the Executive Branch. (9.1.4.6.3, 9.1.4.6.7, 9.1.4.8.1, 9.1.4.9.1)
3.3 I can explain the purpose, function, organization and process of the Legislative Branch. (9.1.4.6.2, 9.1.4.6.7, 9.1.4.6.8, 9.1.4.6.9, 9.1.4.8.1, 9.1.4.9.1)
3.4 I can explain the purpose, function, organization and process of the Judicial Branch. (9.1.4.6.4, 9.1.4.6.6, 9.1.4.6.7
3.5 I can analyze how powers are shared by the different branches and levels of government. (9.1.4.6.5)

Unit 4: Foreign Relations (4 weeks)

4.1 I can explain how tribal sovereignty establishes a unique relationship between American Indian Nations and the United States government. (9.1.5.10.1)
4.2 I can explain how governments interact in world affairs and how the United States government develops and carries out foreign policy. (9.1.5.10.2 and
9.1.5.10.3)
4.3 I can describe how individuals, businesses, labor and other groups influence United States foreign policy. (9.1.5.11.1)
4.4 I can evaluate the impact of the participation of nations in international organizations and international law. (9.1.5.11.2)
4.5 I can compare and contrast the philosophies, structures and operations of different types of governments. (9.1.4.12.1)

MN Standards: Minnesota K-12 Academic Standards in Social Studies (MDE) MPS Social Studies Site
Please contact James Stock at James.Stock@mpls.k12.mn.us to be added to the Grade 12 Government MyMPS course page.

Revised 7/2014
Course-at-a-Glance (CAG) --- Grade 12 --- Social Studies --- Economics

Semester-Long Course

Unit 1: Micro-Economics (6 weeks)

1.1 I can explain how resources, goods and services move between households, businesses and government in our economy. (9.2.3.4.2, 9.2.3.4.3)
1.2 I can compare and contrast traditional, command, and market economies. (9.2.4.5.2)
1.3 I can explain the concepts of market demand and market supply. (9.2.4.5.3, 9.2.4.5.4)
1.4 I can analyze how the market reaches equilibrium pricing in various market structures. (9.2.4.5.5, 9.2.4.5.6, 9.2.4.6.1, 9.2.4.6.2)
1.5 I can analyze the factors that impact wage rates and income in labor markets. (9.2.4.7.1)
1.6 I can evaluate the role of governmental policy in the economy in relation to micro-economics. (9.2.4.8.1, 9.2.4.8.2, 9.2.4.8.3)

Unit 2: Macro-Economics (6 weeks)

2.1 I can analyze past and recent economic statistical to measure and explain economic performance. (9.2.5.9.1, 9.9.2.5.9.2, 9.2.5.9.3)
2.2 I evaluate the changes in output, employment and price level using a short run aggregate demand and aggregate supply model. (9.2.5.10.1, 9.2.5.10.2)
2.3 I can explain how the U.S. Government policy and actions can impact the economy in relation to macro-economics. (9.2.5.11.1, 9.2.5.12.2, 9.2.5.11.2)
2.4 I can create a recommendation on fiscal and monetary policy using a variety of perspectives. (9.2.5.11.3)
2.5 I can evaluate the impact of various U.S. Supreme Court decisions on the economy. (9.2.5.11.4)
2.6 I can analyze the impact of free trade and the supply and demand of currencies on the international market. (9.2.5.12.1, 9.2.5.12.2)

Unit 3: Personal Finance (6 weeks)

3.1 I can describe how different actors/groups make economic decisions. (9.2.1.1.1)
3.2 I can create a personal budget. (9.2.2.2.1)
3.3 I can evaluate the criteria people use when deciding how to invest their money. (9.2.2.2.2, 9.2.4.7.3)
3.4 I can analyze how credit impacts an individuals life. (9.2.2.2.3, 9.2.4.7.2)
3.5 I can evaluate business strategies used to convince consumers to purchase their products. (9.2.2.2.4)
3.6 I can explain how resources and technology can limit production. (9.2.3.4.1)

Floating Unit: Econ Congress (Optional)

To be developed in SY14-15

MN Standards: Minnesota K-12 Academic Standards in Social Studies (MDE) MPS Social Studies Site
Please contact James Stock at James.Stock@mpls.k12.mn.us to be added to the Grade 12 Economics MyMPS course page.

Revised 7/2014