IB Unit Concepts and Contexts
IB Key Concept: Systems
Related Concepts- Citizenship, Power |
Global Context-
Fairness and Development- democracy, politics, government, and civil society. |
Statement of Inquiry-
Systems of power influence the fairness and development of a civil society. |
How can citizens hold power in a society?
Inquiry Question:
Conceptual: How can citizens hold power in a society?
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Lesson 1: Citizenship
Lesson 1:
SS.7.C.2.1 Defining Citizenship
Learning Activities
Class Notebook Pages, 2.1
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Lesson 2: Duties and Obligations of Citizens
SS.7.C.2.2 Duties and Obligations of Citizens
Learning Activities
Document-Based Question
What Types of Citizen Does A Democracy Need?
Flocabulary, "Activism"
Flocabulary, Historical Figures
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IB Summative Assessment
USCIS Citizenship Brochure
Citizenship Brochure Directions and Rubric
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Exemplary Criteria- Brochure Project
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Student Examples: Citizenship Brochure
Reflect on the Citizenship Brochure Project
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How do different forms and systems of government differ in fairness and development?
Inquiry Question:Conceptual: What forms of government give power to the citizens of a society?
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Lesson 1: Forms of Government
3.1 Forms of Government
Learning Activities
Resources: Identifying Forms of Government
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How Long Does a Queen Last? Meme
Dictators of the 20th Century Infographic
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Lesson 2: Systems of Government
3.2 Systems of Government
Learning Activities
Learning Target Readings:
Article, "Distribution of Power"
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1. Define parliamentary, federal, confederal, and unitary systems of government.
2. Compare the organizational structures of systems of government. 3. Recognize examples of the systems of government 4. Students will analyze scenarios describing various systems of government Article, "Essential Content Background Information"
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Formative Assessments
Quizlet Live!Review Vocabulary
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Kahoot!Play Study Games
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QuizalizeTake Tests by the Deadline
Code:
atb49534 |
Lesson 3: Global Systems of Government
4.1/4.2 Global Systems
Formative Assessment: Classroom Challenge- Convene the Council
Formative Assessments
Quizlet Live!Review Vocabulary
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Kahoot!Play Study Games
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QuizalizeTake Tests by the Deadline
Code:
atb49534 |
Document-Based Question
Ranked Order Quickwrite:
International Organizations
IB Summative assessment
State Department Collaborative Slide Deck
START HERE:
Google Slides Collaborative Project
Google Slides Collaborative Project
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Part 1: InvestigationDirections: Click the link to open the collaborative Google Slides Project.
Work together with other students to collect and record facts to compare your assigned country with the United States. |
Rubric
Action Plan
Deadlines:
Step 1: Start collecting facts about your country that are relevant to the IB Global Context.
Step 2: Collect at least 10 facts and organize them into categories.
Step 3: Publish your slide with visuals and cited sources
Step 1: Start collecting facts about your country that are relevant to the IB Global Context.
Step 2: Collect at least 10 facts and organize them into categories.
Step 3: Publish your slide with visuals and cited sources
Research Websites:
Dundee Ridge Media Center --> Reference and Research- reference sites just for DRMA students.
DRMA Media Center Destiny Catalog- Search using your School ID and the given password *see Ms. Lee
(make sure you log in and log out)
CIA World Factbook- General information about each country.
World Leaders- CIA- Who rules in each country
Human Rights Reports- State Dept.- Gives records of abuses of power and violations of rights
Alerts and Warnings- State Dept.- Gives records of dangerous countries for citizens
Development Index- UN Rankings of countries based on their development.
Human Rights Watch- Reports of human rights abuses around the world.
List of NGOs- Non-Governmental Organizations
Dundee Ridge Media Center --> Reference and Research- reference sites just for DRMA students.
DRMA Media Center Destiny Catalog- Search using your School ID and the given password *see Ms. Lee
(make sure you log in and log out)
CIA World Factbook- General information about each country.
World Leaders- CIA- Who rules in each country
Human Rights Reports- State Dept.- Gives records of abuses of power and violations of rights
Alerts and Warnings- State Dept.- Gives records of dangerous countries for citizens
Development Index- UN Rankings of countries based on their development.
Human Rights Watch- Reports of human rights abuses around the world.
List of NGOs- Non-Governmental Organizations
Reflection
Click below to access the reflection for the Investigation final grade.
Alternative Assessment
IGO Internship Infographic
Work as an international organization to create an infographic (digital diagram with facts and interactive links) that informs viewers about the Fairness and Development of governments around the world.
Project Presentation, 2021Infographic Student Examples |
Unit Reflections
Students were engaged in frequent formative assessments that allowed them to quickly understand new concepts like the steps in the naturalization process
Students displayed their investigation in the classroom window to present their findings to other students.
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Students were excited to collaborate during their investigation for the final project and were able to use their research in discussions about Fairness and Development.
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