Many Communities, One United States; Civics for Grades 3-5 FLEX
This interactive, standards-based FLEX course covers civic-focused standards as outlined by the NCSS and C3 Social Studies State Standards.
Big Brain Academy
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(348)
What's included
6 pre-recorded lessons
6 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentClass Experience
US Grade 3 - 5
Session 1: Nearpod Lesson --the levels of government --Bill of Rights --Preamble of the United States Constitution Assignment --interact with Nearpod --dissect the preamble to the constitution --Play law simulation where the student chooses if a client has a right Interaction --create a Preamble Picture Book on Google Slides as a group --Enter high score on interactive leaderboard for game Session 2: Nearpod Lesson: --three branches of the United States Government --how a bill becomes a law Assignment --interact with Nearpod --play a simulation on an idea making its way to become a law Interaction --enter high score on for "Branches of Power" Session 3: Nearpod Lesson --the rights and responsibilities of a citizen --the communities to which we are a part Assignment --interact with Nearpod --Sort responsibilities and rights --play a game deciding what responsibilities can solve citizens' problems Interaction --enter high score on the leaderboard for the game Session 4: Nearpod Lesson --systems of government and discuss what they believe works and why --ways decisions are made in families, at schools, and in the government Assignment --interact with Nearpod --create a personal island, complete with a government Interaction --Work together to create a Bill of Rights (According to Kids) on a shared Google Slide Session 5: Nearpod Lesson --civic virtues and how these are presented in symbols and civic icons Assignment --research a national symbol --create a family seal based off of shared values using the idea of the United States National Seal Interaction --as a group, create a new National Seal for the United States on a shared Google Slide Session 6: Nearpod Lesson --activism and its history, purpose and effect --ways they can become change agents within their own lives Assignment --write a letter to a person in authority who is in charge of making rules or laws --play an interactive game in which the student makes a change in the world Interaction --enter high score on the class leaderboard for the game
Learning Goals
D2.Civ.1.3-5. Distinguish the responsibilities and powers of government officials at various levels and branches of government and in different times and places.
D2.Civ.2.3-5. Explain how a democracy relies on people’s responsible participation, and draw implications for how individuals should participate.
D2.Civ.3.3-5. Examine the origins and purposes of rules, laws, and key U.S. constitutional provisions.
D2.Civ.4.3-5. Explain how groups of people make rules to create responsibilities and protect freedoms.
D2.Civ.5.3-5. Explain the origins, functions, and structure of different systems of government, including those created by the U.S. and state constitutions.
D2.Civ.6.3-5. Describe ways in which people benefit from and are challenged by working together, including through government, workplaces, voluntary organizations, and families
D2.Civ.8.3-5. Identify core civic virtues and democratic principles that guide government, society, and communities.
D2.Civ.10.3-5. Identify the beliefs, experiences, perspectives, and values that underlie their own and others’ points of view about civic issues.
D2.Civ.11.3-5. Compare procedures for making decisions in a variety of settings, including classroom, school, government, and/or society.
D2.Civ.12.3-5. Explain how rules and laws change society and how people change rules and laws.
D2.Civ.13.3-5. Explain how policies are developed to address public problems.
D2.Civ.14.3-5. Illustrate historical and contemporary means of changing society
Other Details
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
- Nearpod
- iCivics
- Google Slides
Sources
iCivics
Bill of Rights and Constitution
Joined May, 2020
4.8
348reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
We are so excited to share with our students the things we are passionate about. Our classes include:
*social studies
*math concepts
*language arts
*project based instruction
*unique history and biographies
*circle times
*civics
TEACHERS:
Kristina Rinard (Owner)
I was an elementary school teacher for 8 years and a vice principal for 5 (I promise I won't give you my principal look). Since then, I get to share my love for education with preservice teachers as an adjunct professor at the university level. Teaching Certificates include Elementary Education, Cross-Categorical Special Education, Social Studies, Language Arts, and Google Certified Level 1. My degrees include a Bachelors in Elementary Education/Special Education from Northwest Missouri State, a Masters in Teaching from Webster University, and a Specialist Degree in School Administration from Northwest Missouri State.
Mike Rinard (Civics)
Erin Rynard (Classes for ages 3-8)
Reagan Burgess (Cheerleading)
TEACHING PHILOSOPHY:
We believe that students learn through personal action. Though we frequently use standards to guide instruction, we work to make our classrooms student-centered. Our classes often feature games and investigative activities.
Students of all backgrounds and learning abilities are welcome in our classrooms. If there is an accommodation you'd like us to make for your child, please reach out. Our classrooms are safe spaces.
INFORMATION:
We'd be happy to set up a private section for homeschool pods or groups of students wanting to create a consistent experience together. Just shoot us a message and we will work something out!Reviews
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Ages: 8-11
