Map & Globe Skills, Root of Democracy
Map & Globe skils help you determine the setting for major events in history.
Essesntial Questions for the Roots of Democracy Unit
Being able to answer these questions is part of the assessment for demonstrating mastery in this unit.
Key Standards for the Roots of Democracy Unit
Civics and Government
SS3CG1 The student will explain the importance of the basic principles that provide the foundation of a republican (democracy) form of government. (selecting a leader, voting, rights, citizenship, representation, taxation)
a. Explain why in the United States there is a separation of power between branches of government and levels of government.
b. Name the three levels of government (national, state, local) and the three branches in each (executive, legislative, judicial) including the names of the legislative branch (Congress, General Assembly, county commission or city council).
c. State an example of the responsibilities (duties) of each level and branch of government.
SS3CG1 The student will explain the importance of the basic principles that provide the foundation of a republican (democracy) form of government. (selecting a leader, voting, rights, citizenship, representation, taxation)
a. Explain why in the United States there is a separation of power between branches of government and levels of government.
b. Name the three levels of government (national, state, local) and the three branches in each (executive, legislative, judicial) including the names of the legislative branch (Congress, General Assembly, county commission or city council).
c. State an example of the responsibilities (duties) of each level and branch of government.
Branches of Government
How can students get to know the branches of government? Why not start with this tree!
Branches of Government
Alpharetta, GA
County: Fulton County
State: Georgia
Country: United States
Latitude:
34° 4' 31" N
Longitude:
84° 17' 39" W
State: Georgia
Country: United States
Latitude:
34° 4' 31" N
Longitude:
84° 17' 39" W
PBS Democracy Project
The Zac Sunderland Story
Do you know any 16 year-olds? If so, have they ever sailed around the world alone? Chances are unless you know Zac Sunderland, you have never even met an adult who has sailed around the world alone. Zac's story is one of bravery, determination and skill. He spent a year soloing around the world. He encountered many dangers on the high seas including pirates! Check out his now famous web pages and see if you can use your map skills to follow his journey using the maps on his web pages.
Google Earth, Google Maps and Yahoo Maps