Pacing Guide

Quarter 1

Week 1           Information and media age including digital citizenship and media literacy

Week 2 Week 8    Constitution including structure, function and principles. Foundations of the US Government stemming from the American Revolution and from the Civil War.

Quarter 2

Week 1- Week 8      Historical and current legislation and landmark Supreme Court cases. Amendments to the Constitution
that have expanded the right to vote and equal protection under the law

Quarter 3

Week 1- Week 4      Civil rights movements throughout American history.

Week 4- Week 8    Human rights and genocides including treaties and organizations that promote human rights and a study of the nations and leaders that abuse human rights and/or support genocide

Quarter 4

Week 1- Week 4      Terrorism both domestic and international and how it influences citizens’ safety and rights Immigration Social movements and issues both historical and current including the constitutional principles and structures

Week 5- Week 9    Environmental issues, Social movements and issues both historical and current including the constitutional principles and structures that spur, promote, and protect these movements