MJ Civics Organizing Principle 1

Organizing Principle 1: Citizens of the United States of America have certain rights, duties, 2 weeks / August 21st – September 6th
and responsibilities.

Measurement Topics Curriculum Standards Benchmarks Vocabulary Content Focus
Terms
**Define the term "citizen," and identify legal means of becoming a SS.7.C.2.1 Citizen
United States citizen. SS.7.C.2.2 Citizenship Alien
SS.7.C.2.3 Civics Common Good
1. Define citizenship as stated in the Fourteenth Amendment. Cultural Diffusion Law of Blood
2. Evaluate the impact of the naturalization process on society, Duty Law of Soil
Ethnic group Immigrant
government, or the political process. Government Obligation
**Evaluate the obligations citizens have to obey laws, pay taxes, Natural Born Petition
defend the nation, and serve on juries. Naturalization Resident alien
Oath Responsibility
1. Recognize the concept of common good as a rationale for fulfilling Public Policy Selective service
the obligations and/or responsibilities of citizenship. Refugee
Roles and Right
Responsibilities of 2. Use scenarios to assess specific obligations and/or responsibilities of Selective Service
Citizenship citizens as they relate to active participation in society and (Draft)
government.

3. Distinguish between obligations, responsibilities, and duties.
4. Examine the significant contributions of citizens to a democratic

society.
5. Identify the consequences or predict the outcome on society of

citizens that do not fulfil their citizenship responsibilities.

Experience the responsibilities of citizens at the local, state, or
federal levels.

Conduct a service project to further the public good. SS.7.C.2.14
SS.7.G.2.1
Locate major cultural landmarks that are emblematic of the United
States.

1. Cultural landmarks of the U.S. can include, but are not limited to the
Statue of Liberty, Uncle Sam, Star Spangled Banner, Liberty Bell, etc.

Use geographic terms and tools to explain cultural diffusion SS.7.G.4.1
throughout North America.