Civics I- Grade 6

Duration

10 Months

Prerequisites

Student Must Have Completed Grade 5

Requirements

None

Course Summary

In Grade 6 Civics, students learn about U.S. citizenship, government structure, elections, lawmaking, and public policy. They explore global interactions and how geography and economics support civics, preparing them to be informed, active citizens in American democracy.

MAJOR TOPICS AND CONCEPTS

Semester 1:

Using Maps
Geography of the United States
American Culture
Effective Citizenship
Naturalization
Enlightenment
Principles of American Democracy
Declaration of Independence
The U.S. Constitution
Analyzing Historical Documents
Structure and Functions of the Federal Government
Checks and Balances
The Bill of Rights
The Amendment Process
Federalism
State and Local Governments
Rule of Law
The Lawmaking Process
The U.S. Court System
Jury Trials
Local Government and Activism

Semester 2

Influencing Government
The Media
Interest Groups
Landmark Supreme Court Cases
Political Parties
Elections
Analyzing Data
Comparing the United States and the World
Cultural Diffusion
Domestic and Foreign Policy
Trade and Currency
International Organizations
Basic Economic Concepts
Competition and Entrepreneurship
Banking in the United States
Taxes
Making a Budget
Service Learning
Service Learning Part A
Service Learning Part B

How Civics I- Grade 6 supports student success

In Civics I- Grade 6, students build subject knowledge through structured online lessons, guided practice, and regular feedback from qualified teachers. The course supports flexible study while maintaining clear academic expectations and steady progress.

Students can revisit learning materials, complete assignments at a manageable pace, and use teacher guidance to strengthen understanding. Families can follow progress while learners develop organization, independent study habits, and confidence.

Clear learning goals connect each lesson to the wider course.
Activities and assignments help students apply important concepts.
Assessments and teacher feedback identify strengths and next steps.

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