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SOLpass has great teaching and review activities, including flashcards, for the Civics and Economics SOLs. It is a password protected site, please let Melissa know if you need the password for your school.
Everyday Civics is owned and operated by the Virginia Department of Education and Prince William County Public Schools. The site provides a complete set of course lesson plans and sample assessments, along with resource links.
Permission to use the Study Maps in the Printables column has been kindly granted by Judy W. Ganzert of Henrico Schools.
The student will develop the social studies skills citizenship requires, including the ability to
a) examine and interpret primary and secondary source documents;
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Our Documents - 100 Milestone documents in U.S. History |
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Understanding Primary Sources: Reading a Historical Photograph |
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From Revolution to Reconstruction - Documents (and beyond, continues to 2008) |
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b) create and explain maps, diagrams, tables, charts, graphs, and spreadsheets;
c) analyze political cartoons, political advertisements, pictures, and other graphic media;
d) distinguish between relevant and irrelevant information;
e) review information for accuracy, separating fact from opinion;
f) identify a problem and recommend solutions;
g) select and defend positions in writing, discussion, and debate.
The student will demonstrate knowledge of the foundations of American constitutional government by
a) explaining the fundamental principles of consent of the governed, limited government, rule of law, democracy, and representative government;
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Principles of Government – online PowerPoint |
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Government WebQuest - researches the American system of government |
Foundations of Democracy – online PowerPoint |
Study Map: CE.2a |
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Fundamental Principles of Our Government – Rags to Riches activity |
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CE.2ab: Earlier Documents and Fundamental Principles matching game |
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CE.2a Fundamental Political Principles of our Government Rags to Riches game |
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*** Made available from Prince William Network/Virginia Department of Education
b)
explaining the significance of the charters of the Virginia Company of
* Permission to use granted by Michael Muenks, Director of Assessment, Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
*** Made available from Prince William Network/Virginia Department of Education
c)
identifying the purposes for the Constitution of the
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Our Constitutional Government – Rags to Riches activity |
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Study Map: CE.2c |
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Documents – Quia quiz |
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Preamble of the U.S. Constitution internet activity |
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The student will demonstrate knowledge of citizenship and the rights, duties, and responsibilities of citizens by
Citizenship – Quia quiz
Citizenship Graphic Organizer (Made available from Prince William Network/Virginia Department of Education)
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describing the processes by which an individual becomes a citizen of the
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Citizenship - matching and concentration game options |
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Study Map: CE.3a |
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*** Made available from Prince William Network/Virginia Department of Education
b) describing the First Amendment freedoms of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition, and the rights guaranteed by due process and equal protection of the laws;
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What Responsibilities Accompany Our Rights? – lesson from the Center for Civic Education |
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Study Map: CE.3b |
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* Permission to use granted by Michael Muenks, Director of Assessment, Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
c) describing the duties of citizenship, including obeying the laws, paying taxes, defending the nation, and serving in court;
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Duties and Responsibilities – column matching |
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Study Map: CE.3c |
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*** Made available from Prince William Network/Virginia Department of Education
d) examining the responsibilities of citizenship, including registering and voting, communicating with government officials, participating in political campaigns, keeping informed about current issues, and respecting differing opinions in a diverse society;
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Understanding Voting Rates - Wisc-Online Learning Object ** |
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Who Votes in America? - Wisc-Online Learning Object ** |
Study Map: CE.3d |
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** Permission to use granted by Kay Chitwood, Director of Learning Innovations, Director of Wisc-Online Resource Center
*** Made available from Prince William Network/Virginia Department of Education
e) evaluating how civic and social duties address community needs and serve the public good.
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Study Map: CE.3e |
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The student will demonstrate knowledge of personal character traits that facilitate thoughtful and effective participation in civic life by
Personal Character Traits - Quia quiz
Americans of Character Worksheet (Made available from Prince William Network/Virginia Department of Education)
a) practicing trustworthiness and honesty;
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Study Map: CE.4a,b,c,d,e |
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b) practicing courtesy and respect for the rights of others;
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Study Map: CE.4a,b,c,d,e |
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c) practicing responsibility, accountability, and self-reliance;
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Study Map: CE.4a,b,c,d,e |
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d) practicing respect for the law;
e) practicing patriotism.
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Study Map: CE.4a,b,c,d,e |
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The student will demonstrate knowledge of the political process at the local, state, and national levels of government by
Parties and Elections – Flashcard
Voting and Elections – Quia quiz
Meet Your New President - WebQuest
Rock the Vote - WebQuest
Voting and Elections and The Campaign Process - PowerPoints (used with the permission of Robert E. Sterkin Jr. PhD The University of Texas at Tyler)
Political Process Vocabulary List (Made available from Prince William Network/Virginia Department of Education)
Political Process Graphic Organizer (Made available from Prince William Network/Virginia Department of Education)
Influencing Government interactive quiz from Roanoke County Public Schools
a) describing the functions of political parties;
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Political Parties and Elections – matching game |
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Study Map: CE.5a |
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b) comparing the similarities and differences of political parties;
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Study Map: CE.5b |
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* Permission to use granted by Michael Muenks, Director of Assessment, Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
*** Made available from Prince William Network/Virginia Department of Education
c) analyzing campaigns for elective office, with emphasis on the role of the media;
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Study Map: CE.5c |
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*** Made available from Prince William Network/Virginia Department of Education
d) examining the role of campaign contributions and costs;
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Federal Election Commission, Campaign Finance Reports– information on campaign finance and PACs |
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Study Map: CE.5d |
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*** Made available from Prince William Network/Virginia Department of Education
e) describing voter registration and participation;
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Study Map: CE.5e |
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*** Made available from Prince William Network/Virginia Department of Education
f) describing the role of the Electoral College in the election of the President and Vice President.
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Electoral Votes *** |
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Study Map: CE.5f |
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*** Made available from Prince William Network/Virginia Department of Education
The student will demonstrate knowledge of the American constitutional government by
Branches of Government – online PowerPoint
How Much Do You Know (3 short quizzes from Congress for Kids)
a) explaining the relationship of state governments to the national government in the federal system;
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Study Map: CE.6a |
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*** Made available from Prince William Network/Virginia Department of Education
b) describing the structure and powers of local, state, and national governments;
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Powers of the President – online PowerPoint |
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Branches of the Government - online PowerPoint from Spotsylvania County |
Selected Powers of the National, State and Federal Governments *** |
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The Duties of the Three Branches of Government - Wisc-Online Learning Object ** |
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Government and the Economy – matching |
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Branches of Government – Quia quiz |
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Legislative Branch SOL review - Battleship game |
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The Big Picture - a description of the branches of Virginia government *** |
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No Vehicles in the Park and Lincoln Park Map are used to simulate a local Board of Supervisors meeting *** |
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** Permission to use granted by Kay Chitwood, Director of Learning Innovations, Director of Wisc-Online Resource Center
*** Made available from Prince William Network/Virginia Department of Education
c) explaining the principle of separation of powers and the operation of checks and balances;
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The Separation of Powers – online PowerPoint |
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The Duties of the Three Branches of Government -Wisc-Online Learning Object ** |
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Checks and Balances - Rags to Riches activity |
Study Map: CE.6c |
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* Permission to use granted by Michael Muenks, Director of Assessment, Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
** Permission to use granted by Kay Chitwood, Director of Learning Innovations, Director of Wisc-Online Resource Center
d)
identifying the procedures for amending the Constitution of the
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Government WebQuest - as a reporter, follow a proposed bill as it travels the halls of Congress |
Amendments to the U.S. Constitution - Wisc-Online "learning object" ** |
Study Map: CE.6d |
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Create a New Amendment - lesson plan |
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** Permission to use granted by Kay Chitwood, Director of Learning Innovations, Director of Wisc-Online Resource Center
The student will demonstrate knowledge of how public policy is made at the local, state, and national levels of government by
Branches of Government – Quia quiz, “Public Policy and the Legislative and Executive Branches”
a) explaining the lawmaking process;
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How a Bill Becomes a Law - Wisc-Online Learning object ** |
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Laws - Who Needs Them? (from the VA legislature) *** |
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How a Bill Becomes a Law - put the steps in order activity |
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Study Map: CE.7a |
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Government WebQuest - includes some good links on the billmaking process |
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How a Bill Becomes a Law (cartoon depiction from the state of Washington) |
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** Permission to use granted by Kay Chitwood, Director of Learning Innovations, Director of Wisc-Online Resource Center
*** Made available from Prince William Network/Virginia Department of Education
b) describing the roles and powers of the executive branch;
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Study Map: CE.7b |
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*** Made available from Prince William Network/Virginia Department of Education
c) examining the impact of the media on public opinion and public policy;
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Study Map: CE.7c |
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*** Made available from Prince William Network/Virginia Department of Education
d) describing how individuals and interest groups influence public policy.
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Understanding Voting Rates - Wisc-Online Learning object ** |
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Who Votes in America? - Wisc-Online Learning object ** |
Study Map: CE.7d |
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** Permission to use granted by Kay Chitwood, Director of Learning Innovations, Director of Wisc-Online Resource Center
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student will demonstrate knowledge of the judicial systems established by the
Constitution of Virginia and the Constitution of the
Judicial System – Quia quiz
a) describing the organization and jurisdiction of federal and state courts;
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The Courts - posted with permission of Terry LaRocco of Salem City Schools |
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Federal Courts *** |
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b) describing the exercise of judicial review;
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Judicial Review *** |
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Marbury vs. Madison *** Includes facts of the case |
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Brief a Case *** to be filled out as the class reviews the Marbury vs Madison case |
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Study Map: CE.8b |
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c) explaining court proceedings in civil and criminal cases;
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Study Map: CE.8c |
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d) explaining how due process protections seek to ensure justice.
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In re Gault *** |
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The student will demonstrate knowledge of how economic decisions are made in the marketplace by
CE.9 Economic Concepts – Quia quiz
CE.9a-c Economic Terms and Systems Match-up and Concentration Game
CE.9 Millionaire Game (Rags to Riches)
a) applying the concepts of scarcity, resources, choice, opportunity cost, price, incentives, supply and demand, production, and consumption;
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Fill 'er Up – lesson on supply and demand from EconEdLink |
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Economic Terms – word search |
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b) comparing the differences among free market, command, and mixed economies;
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Study Map: CE.9b |
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describing the characteristics of the
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Study Map: CE.9c |
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student will demonstrate knowledge of the structure and operation of the
a) describing the types of business organizations and the role of entrepreneurship;
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CE.10 Millionaire Game – (Rags to Riches) |
The US Economy (structure and operation) - posted with permission of Terry LaRocco of Salem City Schools |
Study Map: CE.10a |
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b) explaining the circular flow that shows how consumers (households), businesses (producers), and markets interact;
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Study Map: CE.10b |
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c) explaining how financial institutions encourage saving and investing;
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Study Map: CE.10c |
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examining the relationship of
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The Role of Government in the US Economy - posted with permission of Terry LaRocco of Salem City Schools |
Study Map: CE.10d |
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student will demonstrate knowledge of the role of government in the
Government and the US Economy – Quia quiz
Economics (PowerPoint) - posted with permission of Terry LaRocco of Salem City Schools
Fedville - game from the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco
a) examining competition in the marketplace;
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Study Map: CE.11a |
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b) explaining the creation of public goods and services;
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Study Map: CE.11b |
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c) describing the impact of taxation, including an understanding of the reasons for the 16th amendment, spending, and borrowing;
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Study Map: CE.11c |
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d) explaining how the Federal Reserve System regulates the money supply;
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The Federal Reserve System - Wisc-Online learning object |
Study Map: CE.11d |
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e) describing the protection of consumer rights and property rights.
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Study Map: CE.11e |
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The student will demonstrate knowledge of career opportunities by
Career Planning – from About.com
Virginia Career VIEW – numerous career activities, including a career interest survey
Careers and Opportunities – flash cards
Career Opportunities – Quia quiz
Study Map: CE.12
a) identifying talents, interests, and aspirations that influence career choice;
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Career Interests Game – from the University of Missouri Career Center, allows students to match interests and skills with careers |
Careers - posted with permission of Terry LaRocco of Salem City Schools |
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My Future – students can take the “Work Interest” quiz to match interests with careers; sponsored by the armed forces (careers show both military and civilian options) |
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What Do You Like? - Explore Career information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics |
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b) identifying attitudes and behaviors that strengthen the individual work ethic and promote career success;
c) identifying skills and education that careers require;
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Occupational Outlook Handbook – (Bureau of Labor Statistics) students can research training and education requirements, earnings, expected job prospects, duties and working conditions for hundreds of jobs |
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d) examining the impact of technological change on career opportunities.
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Quia
Civics – links from |
SOL
Review – Online PowerPoint |
Civics Study Maps from Henrico Schools |
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The Civics Institute – “Improving Civics Education for Our Future” |
Civics and Economics Review TP - 20 questions compiled from another state's released tests |
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Civic
SOL Review – SOL reviews and review links from |
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Civics and Economics Question Bank for use with TestingPoint and TurningPoint. Please see me for installation of these programs, and instruction on how to use them. (You must use Firefox to download this resource correctly. Internet Explorer will not download the file in the correct format.) |
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Civics Review online quiz, 50 questions |
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Dare to Compare Civics questions - students take 10 question quiz and can compare their results to students around the world. Currently there are only 14 questions in the database |
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The following pages are Quia "directories" from Henrico County with lots of activities than can be used for review: |
C&E Reporting Category 5, 6 TP - (CE.10a, c; CE.11a, b, c) created by Jason Baldwin |
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Civics Review Resources from Rockingham County |
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Shenandoah Quia pages: |
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Civics SOL Review (Spotsylvania) |
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Quia VA Civics/Economics Vocabulary Activities: |
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Civics/Economics Flashcard Exchange (select the questions and choose "Study" from the drop-down list at the bottom |
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Moody Civics Review (Quia) |
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Influencing Government interactive quiz from Roanoke County Public Schools |
EconEdLink – lesson materials from the National Council on Economic Education
Civics and
Economics – links from
Youth Leadership Initiative - Civics lesson plans (including student mock election) from the University of Virginia Center for Politics