Virginia Experience Civics & Economics Social Studies
The Virginia Experience effectively teaches students about United States history. All curriculum materials cover foundations of the U.S. government, citizenship, political process, understanding government, judicial system, public policy, economy, and finances as required by the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL).
The Virginia Experience effectively teaches students about United States history. All curriculum materials cover foundations of the U.S. government, citizenship, political process, understanding government, judicial system, public policy, economy, and finances as required by the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL).
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Key Concept Check-Point<br />
Research an American who has shown great character, either on the national scene or in<br />
your local community. Use your previous learning in social studies and history, or local media<br />
to identify this person. On a separate sheet of paper, give: 1) the person’s name; 2) what<br />
contribution or contributions he or she made; and 3) why he or she is important, today or in<br />
history. Also, tell which of the following qualities of a good citizen this person exhibited<br />
and give examples from his or her life:<br />
Writing Prompt<br />
Trustworthiness and honesty<br />
Courtesy and respect for the rights of others<br />
Responsibility, accountability, and self-reliance<br />
Respect for the law<br />
Patriotism<br />
Participation in the school and/or local community<br />
Participation in elections as an informed voter<br />
Choose one good citizenship trait. Compare what can happen when people demonstrate that trait<br />
to participate in their communit and what can happen when people do not demonstrate that trait.<br />
Point of View<br />
Match each statement to the type of participation in civic life it best demonstrates.<br />
_____ 1. “I am not going to get my information from just<br />
the candidate’s brochure. I am also going to read<br />
articles from the local newspaper.”<br />
_____ 2. “If we want to make the local park safer, we should<br />
contact police first. Then we should put up warning<br />
flyers. Next, we should create citizen patrols.”<br />
_____ 3.<br />
“I would like to ask our mayor: What is your<br />
administration doing to combat homelessness in our<br />
community?”<br />
_____ 4. “The City Council challenger is very popular with<br />
my friends. But I am going to vote for the person<br />
already in office. She is not colorful but she has a<br />
good track record.”<br />
A. Formulating questions<br />
B. Analyzing information from<br />
multiple sources<br />
community?”Sample<br />
Sample<br />
C. Expressing a position<br />
D. Devising a plan<br />
_____ 5. “I am not in favor of a tax increase at this time, even<br />
though it would pay for worthwhile projects.<br />
E. Making thoughtful decisions<br />
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