SS.7.CG.1.1

Analyze the influences of ancient Greece, ancient Rome and the Judeo-Christian tradition on America’s constitutional republic.

Clarifications:

Clarification 1: Students will explain the influence of ancient Greece on America’s constitutional republic (e.g., civic participation, legislative bodies, polis, voting rights, written constitution).

Clarification 2: Students will explain the influence of ancient Rome on America’s constitutional republic (e.g., civic participation, republicanism, representative government, rule of law, separation of powers).

Clarification3: Students will compare and contrast the democratic principles of ancient Greece and ancient Rome with those of the United States.

Clarification 4: Students will explain how the Judeo-Christian ethical ideas of justice, individual worth, personal responsibility, and the rule of law influenced America’s constitutional republic.

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Grade 7 Civics Family Guide: Standard 1

Grade(s): 7

This Grade 7 Civics Family Guide provides some ideas and activities to support civics education when at home, out and about, and in the community. The activities provided align to the civics learning benchmarks within Standard 1 at this grade level.
 
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Democracy at Work: Federal, State, and Local Elections - Intro to Voting and Elections

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In this lesson, students will learn about the origins of democratic institutions in the United States and how voting and elections play a crucial role in supporting a constitutional republic and affecting the lives of citizens.
 
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America's Roman Roots

Grade(s): 7

In this lesson plan, students will view and anaylze an image of Cicero giving an address to the Roman Senators using teacher led questions. Students will divide into groups to research the influences that Rome had on the creation of America’s constitutional republic. Finally, students will share their findings to the class through short presentations.
 
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Greek and Roman Influences on American Government

Grade(s): 7

In this lesson plan, students will read and analyze documents relating to the systems of government created by the ancient Greek city-state of Athens, the Roman Republic, and the United States. They will evaluate and compare the systems to determine how they influenced the American constitutional republican form of government.
 
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The Influence of Ancient Greece: Part 3

Grade(s): 6,7

Compare and contrast the political systems and democratic principles that developed in ancient Greece with those of the modern United States.

This is Part 3 in a 3-part interactive tutorial series. Click below to explore the other tutorials in the series.
 
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The Influence of Ancient Greece: Part 2

Grade(s): 6,7

Compare and contrast the political systems and democratic principles that developed in ancient Greece with those of the modern United States.

This is Part 2 in a 3-part series. Click below to explore the other tutorials in the series.
 
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The Influence of Ancient Greece: Part 1

Grade(s): 6,7

In Part 1 of this interactive tutorial series, you'll learn about direct democracy as it developed in ancient Athens, Greece. In Parts 2 and 3, you'll compare and contrast the political systems and democratic principles that developed in Greece with those of the modern United States.

This is Part 1 in a 3-part series. Click below to explore the other tutorials in the series.
 
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Grade(s): 7 Subject: Social Studies Standard: Demonstrate an understanding of the origins and purposes of government, law, and the American political system. Strand: Civics and Government