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Civic Learning in Charlotte
   For more information visit www.kidsvoting.org and watch for e-news updates


Providing the opportunity for K-12 civic education in Charlotte

Kids Voting Mecklenburg connects classroom education with community civic learning
opportunities help students in school (supporting K-12 goals in history, civics and language
arts), build civic literacy and develop young people as effective citizens and leaders.


Civics in Action: Programs and Resources

Kids Voting Mecklenburg programs and resources effectively combine classroom education
and community learning opportunities to maximize comprehension and impact. It’s the
best way for students to develop civic literacy and build leadership skills.

Classroom Resources
   Aligned to NC Standard Course of Study
   Themes center on government, citizenship, leadership
   Civic Education partners
       o Kids Voting                                     o iCivics
       o Civic Action Project                            o Newspapers in Education
       o Civic Education Consortium                      o Others
   Guides aligning civic education resources to local government resources, leaders, issues
   Local curriculum and resources about local/state/national government, leaders, civic
   participation, current events, etc.
   Teacher support

Civic Learning Opportunities
   Youth Civics/Local Government
   Youth Voice/Civic Leadership
   Civic Learning Center – resources for civic learning opportunities through the year
   Kids Voting Election
   Ways to connect to local government, leaders and opportunities for civic participation
   Special events: Constitution Day, Election Day, MLK Day, President’s Day, State of the
   Union, Black History Month, local government budgeting, 2012 Elections and
   Conventions, debates and more

Contact
Amy Farrell, Executive Director
Kids Voting Mecklenburg
Email: amy@kidsvoting.org Phone: 704-343-6999
Web: www.kidsvoting.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/kidsvotingcharlotte


                                    Kids Voting Mecklenburg
                      704-343-6999 info@kidsvoting.org Web: www.kidsvoting.org
          Facebook: www.facebook.com/kidsvotingcharlotte Twitter: www.twitter.com/kidsvotingclt

                                             Overview – 1
Education Impact
                   For more information visit www.kidsvoting.org

Kids Voting Mecklenburg educates K-12 students about government,
leadership and citizenship through a combination of classroom education and
community learning opportunities. Programs and resources help students in
school (civics, history, reading, writing and more), build civic literacy and
develop young people as effective citizens and leaders.

   Targets learning opportunities for high school students, especially 10th grade civics
   through local and state government
   Introduces civic concepts in grades K-8 through connections to reading, writing, math
   and social studies
      o   Helps reading comprehension of information and nonfiction, communication skills,
          writing opinions and more
      o   Links civic learning to grade-level focus – study of community, state, nation and
          global studies to enable students to connect real-world experiences with historic
          and global topics
   Addresses the civic learning achievement gap
   Develops 21st century learning skills, leadership and citizenship
   Makes local government and civic learning relevant, accessible and meaningful
   Links classroom learning with community experience to boost comprehension
   Increases standards-based resources available to 5,000 teachers
   Increases learning opportunities available to 140,000 students

Standards-based
   K-8 social studies and language arts
   Civics and Economics, US History, World History

Civic literacy: multidisciplinary, 21st century learning
   Connects to all core subjects                            Connecting personal knowledge and
   Persuasion, argument                                     local issues with national, global or
                                                            historic events
   Gathering and evaluating information
                                                            Analyzing data
   Critical thinking
                                                            Solving problems
   Making decisions
                                                            Communication, collaboration,
   Comparing and contrasting
                                                            technology skills
   information, drawing inferences and
   making conclusions

                                    Kids Voting Mecklenburg
                      704-343-6999 info@kidsvoting.org Web: www.kidsvoting.org
          Facebook: www.facebook.com/kidsvotingcharlotte Twitter: www.twitter.com/kidsvotingclt

                                         Education Impact – 1
Classroom Resources Overview
                        For more information visit www.kidsvoting.org

Kids Voting Mecklenburg educates K-12 students about government, leadership
and citizenship through a combination of classroom education and community
learning opportunities. Programs and resources help students in school (civics,
history, reading, writing and more), build civic literacy and develop young people as
effective citizens and leaders.

Classroom resources
    Standards-based resources integrating the study of government, citizenship and
    leadership into different contexts
    Useful tools that connect real-life experiences and current events with classroom
    education to increase student interest and comprehension
    Easy to use, flexible and adaptable, plug into existing lesson plans, fit time
    requirements and curriculum goals
    Organized in one place – you don’t have to search the web for content
    Relevant, usable throughout the year
Includes
    Resources and tools at www.kidsvoting.org: Classroom Resource Library, Civic
    Learning Center, civic education resource links, government info, videos, games, etc.
    Curriculum from civic education partners
          o    Kids Voting USA                                        o   iCivics
          o    Civic Education Consortium                             o   Newspaper in Education
          o    Civic Action Project                                   o   Others
•   Guides aligning civics resources to local government resources, leaders, issues
    Local and state government resources, editable presentations, easy-to-understand
    information about policies, issues and decisions
    Education guides for civic learning opportunities including Constitution Day,
    Election Day, MLK Day, President’s Day, State of the Union, Black History Month, local
    government budgeting, 2012 Elections and Conventions, Debates and more
    Civic learning opportunities connecting students with local government
    Parent and teacher information about government and civic issues
    How to access
      •       E-newsletter and learning opportunity updates: sign up for list amy@kidsvoting.org
      •       Available on website: www.kidsvoting.org
      •       The Classroom Resource Library is in the Civic Education Section
      •       The Civic Learning Center is accessible on the homepage and education section
      •       Some PDF files are password-protected: civicliteracy
                                         Kids Voting Mecklenburg
                           704-343-6999 info@kidsvoting.org Web: www.kidsvoting.org
               Facebook: www.facebook.com/kidsvotingcharlotte Twitter: www.twitter.com/kidsvotingclt

                                            Classroom Resources – 1
More information about Classroom Resources

Standards-based, easy-to-use lessons and resources from civic education partners
   Kids Voting, Civic Ed Consortium, Civic Action Project, iCivics, Newspapers in Ed, others
   Locally-developed tools and resources linked to Charlotte-Mecklenburg


Civic Learning Center
   Accessible through www.kidsvoting.org
   Highlights educational resources and learning opportunities (teachers, parents, students)
   Quickly share info, digital content, highlight current events and learning opportunities


Classroom Resource Library
   250+ lessons for elementary, middle and high school
   Guides aligning civic learning to NC Standard Course of Study
   K-8 Social Studies and Language Arts
   High School World History, Civics & Economics and US History
   Local government links, map, posters, editable presentations and other resources
   Educator’s guides, ESL lessons, curriculum summaries and more


Classroom Resources and Learning Opportunities positively impact students
Elementary
   Introduce students to civics concepts through reading, writing, math and social studies
   Themes about civics, community, government, leadership, history
   Aligned to NCSCOS
   Increases learning opportunities tied to social studies, reading and writing
Middle
   Continue civic learning process
   Use local, state and national government and civics to compare, contrast and illustrate
   Global Studies in 6th and 7th grades and North Carolina study in 8th grade
   History of democracy, citizenship, leadership, government at different levels
   Strong linkages to language arts goals, especially reading information and public
   documents, critical thinking, evaluating information and writing
High
   9th grade – World History foundations of democracy, comparative politics, civics
   10th grade – Multiple Civics & Economics goals and objectives, especially state and local
   government, leadership, civic participation and responsibility, politics, law
   11th grade – Foundations of US democracy, history of suffrage, politics, more
   Civic engagement and leadership opportunities, service-learning, more


                                    Kids Voting Mecklenburg
                      704-343-6999 info@kidsvoting.org Web: www.kidsvoting.org
          Facebook: www.facebook.com/kidsvotingcharlotte Twitter: www.twitter.com/kidsvotingclt

                                       Classroom Resources – 2
Civics in Action: Learning Opportunities
    For more information visit www.kidsvoting.org and watch for e-news updates

Impact
   Combines classroom learning with real content and/or experiences
   The best way to build knowledge, skill and comprehension
   Learning opportunities narrow gaps among at-risk students

Elections and Voting: Kids Voting Election
October and November
   Student mock election on local, state and national races; service-learning in polls
   Voting available online, in polling places and at school
   Additional opportunities for student council elections (remainder of year)
Government, Citizenship, Leadership: Civic Learning Opportunities
All year
   Discussion questions, resources and education guides for current and special events
   Constitution Day, Election Day, MLK Day, President’s Day, State of the Union, Black
   History Month, local government budgeting, 2012 Elections, Conventions, Debates, more
   Opportunities to visit, learn about and interact with government and leaders
Local Government and Law: Youth Civics
Program November-December/ February-April; Resources through year
   Students learn about local government and visit government meetings, courts, media
   Different opportunities
       o   6-week evening program (high school students only)
       o   Instruction for students visiting government meetings for extra credit
       o   Government presentations and resources for the classroom or home study
       o   Being developed: videos and other online resources; students watch meetings on
           TV or online, participate in polls, text response and other ways to engage
Youth Voice and Civic Leadership
September-May
   Youth civic leadership council of high school students who identify and address
   school/community issues and advise local government leaders
   Civic leadership mentoring
   All high school students invited to participate
   Being developed: opportunities to participate at school and via web
   Being developed: video resources and curriculum for all grades


                                     Kids Voting Mecklenburg
                       704-343-6999 info@kidsvoting.org Web: www.kidsvoting.org
           Facebook: www.facebook.com/kidsvotingcharlotte Twitter: www.twitter.com/kidsvotingclt

                                       Learning Opportunities – 1
Building Civic Literacy from an Early Age
                     For more information visit www.kidsvoting.org

Civic learning covers a range of topics involving government, law, civic
participation and leadership. Here are a few examples of civic literacy
integration at different grade levels. (NC Standard Course of Study for Social
Studies, Language Arts, Core Standards and Essential Standards.)

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Kindergarten
Understand the roles of good citizens; express an opinion and share it with others

First Grade
Know history and significance of national holidays, community services, why laws are
needed, different kinds of leaders; reading and writing information; communication skills;
connecting ideas and events

Second Grade
Understand the purpose of governments, and roles and responsibilities of citizens;
government services, structures and leaders in a community; read and write information,
express opinions clearly and persuasively; connect issues, events and ideas

Third Grade
Local government, leaders, issues, economy and history, economic development;
connections between local, state and federal government; civic engagement, debate and
student voice; citizenship, elections and voting; read, analyze and write information,
communicate a position in writing and conversation

Fourth Grade
North Carolina government, laws, issues, economy, leaders and history; connections
between local and state government; citizenship, democracy, rights and responsibilities;
read, analyze and write information; analyze and connect historic events; read and process
information from different sources; effectively participate in conversations; write opinion
pieces that clearly state and reason a viewpoint

Fifth Grade
United States government, laws, issues, economy and leaders; connections between US and
global governments and economies; democracy, citizenship, civic participation,
communicating with officials, elections and voting; connect ideas, concepts and events in
texts; read, analyze and write information; write reasoned opinion pieces; communicate a
position and listen to others in a conversation; evaluate speaker point of view, bias


                                     Kids Voting Mecklenburg
Educational programs and resources build civic literacy from an early age to help students in school (core
curriculum and graduation requirements) and develop young people as effective citizens and leaders.
                          704-343-6999 info@kidsvoting.org Web: www.kidsvoting.org
            Facebook: www.facebook.com/kidsvotingcharlotte Twitter: www.twitter.com/kidsvotingclt

                                Civic Literacy/Curriculum Standards – 1
MIDDLE SCHOOL

Sixth Grade
Read, analyze and summarize historic documents and information; understand political,
social and economic significance of historic events and issues; compare historic and current
events; understand the development of governments, political systems and political thought
in different places; compare the rights and responsibilities of citizenship in different places

Seventh Grade
Read, analyze and summarize historic documents and information; connect and analyze
global interactions and political, social and economic issues, events and conflicts;
understand the development of governments and political thought in different places;
compare rights and responsibilities for citizenship in different places; compare government
and political leader and powers in different places

Eighth Grade
Read, analyze and summarize historic documents and information; read and evaluate
information for fact, opinion and judgment; analyze and connect history, decision-making,
conflict, compromise and negotiation in North Carolina and United States government;
connect political, economic and social issues, events and conflicts in the US and NC; actions
and impacts of leaders and citizens; North Carolina economics; local, state and national
government history, leaders, issues, politics and history; rights and responsibilities of
citizens in North Carolina; civic participation and leadership

HIGH SCHOOL

World History
Read, analyze and assess historic documents and information; connect historic and current
events, issues, policies and leaders in different places; understand the development of
democracy and other forms of government

Civics & Economics
Read, analyze and understand public documents and information; read and evaluate for
fact, opinion and judgment; Understand the founding principles of the United States;
analyze and understand local, state and national government connections, structures,
functions, rights and laws; connect policies and issues in local, state and national
governments; understand the political process; understand the legal system, rights of
citizens, laws and public policies; understand the roles and responsibilities of citizens, civic
participation, civic engagement through debate, voice, voting; conflict and negotiation;
economies, government budgets and taxes; civic leadership

US History
Read, analyze and assess historic documents and information; read and evaluate
information for source, bias and point-of-view; connect historic and current perspectives
and issues; analyze key political, economic and social events and issues during different
periods of US history and connect to current events and issues; understand the
development of the United States politically, socially and economically; understand how the
three branches of government impact different levels of government, events and issues;
understand the roles of citizens and leaders

                                     Kids Voting Mecklenburg
Educational programs and resources build civic literacy from an early age to help students in school (core
curriculum and graduation requirements) and develop young people as effective citizens and leaders.
                          704-343-6999 info@kidsvoting.org Web: www.kidsvoting.org
            Facebook: www.facebook.com/kidsvotingcharlotte Twitter: www.twitter.com/kidsvotingclt

                                Civic Literacy/Curriculum Standards – 2

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Overview_schoolprograms

  • 1. Civic Learning in Charlotte For more information visit www.kidsvoting.org and watch for e-news updates Providing the opportunity for K-12 civic education in Charlotte Kids Voting Mecklenburg connects classroom education with community civic learning opportunities help students in school (supporting K-12 goals in history, civics and language arts), build civic literacy and develop young people as effective citizens and leaders. Civics in Action: Programs and Resources Kids Voting Mecklenburg programs and resources effectively combine classroom education and community learning opportunities to maximize comprehension and impact. It’s the best way for students to develop civic literacy and build leadership skills. Classroom Resources Aligned to NC Standard Course of Study Themes center on government, citizenship, leadership Civic Education partners o Kids Voting o iCivics o Civic Action Project o Newspapers in Education o Civic Education Consortium o Others Guides aligning civic education resources to local government resources, leaders, issues Local curriculum and resources about local/state/national government, leaders, civic participation, current events, etc. Teacher support Civic Learning Opportunities Youth Civics/Local Government Youth Voice/Civic Leadership Civic Learning Center – resources for civic learning opportunities through the year Kids Voting Election Ways to connect to local government, leaders and opportunities for civic participation Special events: Constitution Day, Election Day, MLK Day, President’s Day, State of the Union, Black History Month, local government budgeting, 2012 Elections and Conventions, debates and more Contact Amy Farrell, Executive Director Kids Voting Mecklenburg Email: amy@kidsvoting.org Phone: 704-343-6999 Web: www.kidsvoting.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/kidsvotingcharlotte Kids Voting Mecklenburg 704-343-6999 info@kidsvoting.org Web: www.kidsvoting.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/kidsvotingcharlotte Twitter: www.twitter.com/kidsvotingclt Overview – 1
  • 2. Education Impact For more information visit www.kidsvoting.org Kids Voting Mecklenburg educates K-12 students about government, leadership and citizenship through a combination of classroom education and community learning opportunities. Programs and resources help students in school (civics, history, reading, writing and more), build civic literacy and develop young people as effective citizens and leaders. Targets learning opportunities for high school students, especially 10th grade civics through local and state government Introduces civic concepts in grades K-8 through connections to reading, writing, math and social studies o Helps reading comprehension of information and nonfiction, communication skills, writing opinions and more o Links civic learning to grade-level focus – study of community, state, nation and global studies to enable students to connect real-world experiences with historic and global topics Addresses the civic learning achievement gap Develops 21st century learning skills, leadership and citizenship Makes local government and civic learning relevant, accessible and meaningful Links classroom learning with community experience to boost comprehension Increases standards-based resources available to 5,000 teachers Increases learning opportunities available to 140,000 students Standards-based K-8 social studies and language arts Civics and Economics, US History, World History Civic literacy: multidisciplinary, 21st century learning Connects to all core subjects Connecting personal knowledge and Persuasion, argument local issues with national, global or historic events Gathering and evaluating information Analyzing data Critical thinking Solving problems Making decisions Communication, collaboration, Comparing and contrasting technology skills information, drawing inferences and making conclusions Kids Voting Mecklenburg 704-343-6999 info@kidsvoting.org Web: www.kidsvoting.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/kidsvotingcharlotte Twitter: www.twitter.com/kidsvotingclt Education Impact – 1
  • 3. Classroom Resources Overview For more information visit www.kidsvoting.org Kids Voting Mecklenburg educates K-12 students about government, leadership and citizenship through a combination of classroom education and community learning opportunities. Programs and resources help students in school (civics, history, reading, writing and more), build civic literacy and develop young people as effective citizens and leaders. Classroom resources Standards-based resources integrating the study of government, citizenship and leadership into different contexts Useful tools that connect real-life experiences and current events with classroom education to increase student interest and comprehension Easy to use, flexible and adaptable, plug into existing lesson plans, fit time requirements and curriculum goals Organized in one place – you don’t have to search the web for content Relevant, usable throughout the year Includes Resources and tools at www.kidsvoting.org: Classroom Resource Library, Civic Learning Center, civic education resource links, government info, videos, games, etc. Curriculum from civic education partners o Kids Voting USA o iCivics o Civic Education Consortium o Newspaper in Education o Civic Action Project o Others • Guides aligning civics resources to local government resources, leaders, issues Local and state government resources, editable presentations, easy-to-understand information about policies, issues and decisions Education guides for civic learning opportunities including Constitution Day, Election Day, MLK Day, President’s Day, State of the Union, Black History Month, local government budgeting, 2012 Elections and Conventions, Debates and more Civic learning opportunities connecting students with local government Parent and teacher information about government and civic issues How to access • E-newsletter and learning opportunity updates: sign up for list amy@kidsvoting.org • Available on website: www.kidsvoting.org • The Classroom Resource Library is in the Civic Education Section • The Civic Learning Center is accessible on the homepage and education section • Some PDF files are password-protected: civicliteracy Kids Voting Mecklenburg 704-343-6999 info@kidsvoting.org Web: www.kidsvoting.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/kidsvotingcharlotte Twitter: www.twitter.com/kidsvotingclt Classroom Resources – 1
  • 4. More information about Classroom Resources Standards-based, easy-to-use lessons and resources from civic education partners Kids Voting, Civic Ed Consortium, Civic Action Project, iCivics, Newspapers in Ed, others Locally-developed tools and resources linked to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Civic Learning Center Accessible through www.kidsvoting.org Highlights educational resources and learning opportunities (teachers, parents, students) Quickly share info, digital content, highlight current events and learning opportunities Classroom Resource Library 250+ lessons for elementary, middle and high school Guides aligning civic learning to NC Standard Course of Study K-8 Social Studies and Language Arts High School World History, Civics & Economics and US History Local government links, map, posters, editable presentations and other resources Educator’s guides, ESL lessons, curriculum summaries and more Classroom Resources and Learning Opportunities positively impact students Elementary Introduce students to civics concepts through reading, writing, math and social studies Themes about civics, community, government, leadership, history Aligned to NCSCOS Increases learning opportunities tied to social studies, reading and writing Middle Continue civic learning process Use local, state and national government and civics to compare, contrast and illustrate Global Studies in 6th and 7th grades and North Carolina study in 8th grade History of democracy, citizenship, leadership, government at different levels Strong linkages to language arts goals, especially reading information and public documents, critical thinking, evaluating information and writing High 9th grade – World History foundations of democracy, comparative politics, civics 10th grade – Multiple Civics & Economics goals and objectives, especially state and local government, leadership, civic participation and responsibility, politics, law 11th grade – Foundations of US democracy, history of suffrage, politics, more Civic engagement and leadership opportunities, service-learning, more Kids Voting Mecklenburg 704-343-6999 info@kidsvoting.org Web: www.kidsvoting.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/kidsvotingcharlotte Twitter: www.twitter.com/kidsvotingclt Classroom Resources – 2
  • 5. Civics in Action: Learning Opportunities For more information visit www.kidsvoting.org and watch for e-news updates Impact Combines classroom learning with real content and/or experiences The best way to build knowledge, skill and comprehension Learning opportunities narrow gaps among at-risk students Elections and Voting: Kids Voting Election October and November Student mock election on local, state and national races; service-learning in polls Voting available online, in polling places and at school Additional opportunities for student council elections (remainder of year) Government, Citizenship, Leadership: Civic Learning Opportunities All year Discussion questions, resources and education guides for current and special events Constitution Day, Election Day, MLK Day, President’s Day, State of the Union, Black History Month, local government budgeting, 2012 Elections, Conventions, Debates, more Opportunities to visit, learn about and interact with government and leaders Local Government and Law: Youth Civics Program November-December/ February-April; Resources through year Students learn about local government and visit government meetings, courts, media Different opportunities o 6-week evening program (high school students only) o Instruction for students visiting government meetings for extra credit o Government presentations and resources for the classroom or home study o Being developed: videos and other online resources; students watch meetings on TV or online, participate in polls, text response and other ways to engage Youth Voice and Civic Leadership September-May Youth civic leadership council of high school students who identify and address school/community issues and advise local government leaders Civic leadership mentoring All high school students invited to participate Being developed: opportunities to participate at school and via web Being developed: video resources and curriculum for all grades Kids Voting Mecklenburg 704-343-6999 info@kidsvoting.org Web: www.kidsvoting.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/kidsvotingcharlotte Twitter: www.twitter.com/kidsvotingclt Learning Opportunities – 1
  • 6. Building Civic Literacy from an Early Age For more information visit www.kidsvoting.org Civic learning covers a range of topics involving government, law, civic participation and leadership. Here are a few examples of civic literacy integration at different grade levels. (NC Standard Course of Study for Social Studies, Language Arts, Core Standards and Essential Standards.) ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Kindergarten Understand the roles of good citizens; express an opinion and share it with others First Grade Know history and significance of national holidays, community services, why laws are needed, different kinds of leaders; reading and writing information; communication skills; connecting ideas and events Second Grade Understand the purpose of governments, and roles and responsibilities of citizens; government services, structures and leaders in a community; read and write information, express opinions clearly and persuasively; connect issues, events and ideas Third Grade Local government, leaders, issues, economy and history, economic development; connections between local, state and federal government; civic engagement, debate and student voice; citizenship, elections and voting; read, analyze and write information, communicate a position in writing and conversation Fourth Grade North Carolina government, laws, issues, economy, leaders and history; connections between local and state government; citizenship, democracy, rights and responsibilities; read, analyze and write information; analyze and connect historic events; read and process information from different sources; effectively participate in conversations; write opinion pieces that clearly state and reason a viewpoint Fifth Grade United States government, laws, issues, economy and leaders; connections between US and global governments and economies; democracy, citizenship, civic participation, communicating with officials, elections and voting; connect ideas, concepts and events in texts; read, analyze and write information; write reasoned opinion pieces; communicate a position and listen to others in a conversation; evaluate speaker point of view, bias Kids Voting Mecklenburg Educational programs and resources build civic literacy from an early age to help students in school (core curriculum and graduation requirements) and develop young people as effective citizens and leaders. 704-343-6999 info@kidsvoting.org Web: www.kidsvoting.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/kidsvotingcharlotte Twitter: www.twitter.com/kidsvotingclt Civic Literacy/Curriculum Standards – 1
  • 7. MIDDLE SCHOOL Sixth Grade Read, analyze and summarize historic documents and information; understand political, social and economic significance of historic events and issues; compare historic and current events; understand the development of governments, political systems and political thought in different places; compare the rights and responsibilities of citizenship in different places Seventh Grade Read, analyze and summarize historic documents and information; connect and analyze global interactions and political, social and economic issues, events and conflicts; understand the development of governments and political thought in different places; compare rights and responsibilities for citizenship in different places; compare government and political leader and powers in different places Eighth Grade Read, analyze and summarize historic documents and information; read and evaluate information for fact, opinion and judgment; analyze and connect history, decision-making, conflict, compromise and negotiation in North Carolina and United States government; connect political, economic and social issues, events and conflicts in the US and NC; actions and impacts of leaders and citizens; North Carolina economics; local, state and national government history, leaders, issues, politics and history; rights and responsibilities of citizens in North Carolina; civic participation and leadership HIGH SCHOOL World History Read, analyze and assess historic documents and information; connect historic and current events, issues, policies and leaders in different places; understand the development of democracy and other forms of government Civics & Economics Read, analyze and understand public documents and information; read and evaluate for fact, opinion and judgment; Understand the founding principles of the United States; analyze and understand local, state and national government connections, structures, functions, rights and laws; connect policies and issues in local, state and national governments; understand the political process; understand the legal system, rights of citizens, laws and public policies; understand the roles and responsibilities of citizens, civic participation, civic engagement through debate, voice, voting; conflict and negotiation; economies, government budgets and taxes; civic leadership US History Read, analyze and assess historic documents and information; read and evaluate information for source, bias and point-of-view; connect historic and current perspectives and issues; analyze key political, economic and social events and issues during different periods of US history and connect to current events and issues; understand the development of the United States politically, socially and economically; understand how the three branches of government impact different levels of government, events and issues; understand the roles of citizens and leaders Kids Voting Mecklenburg Educational programs and resources build civic literacy from an early age to help students in school (core curriculum and graduation requirements) and develop young people as effective citizens and leaders. 704-343-6999 info@kidsvoting.org Web: www.kidsvoting.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/kidsvotingcharlotte Twitter: www.twitter.com/kidsvotingclt Civic Literacy/Curriculum Standards – 2