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The eighth grade American Citizenship class provides students with a thorough understanding of our nation's system of government.  Research regarding contemporary issues facing our nation and its government are incorporated throughout the year.  Emphasis is placed on knowledge of social responsibility, social awareness,and social rights and duties, which are all qualities of a good citizen.

Textbook

Glencoe's, Civics Today: Citizenship, Economics and You, copyright 2005.  Find the text on the web at civ.glencoe.com.

Expectations

1. Students will participate in classroom activities.
2. Students will respect others rights, feeling and opinions.
3. Students will come prepared to class.
4. Students will ask questions when necessary.

Northview Middle School
Ankeny, Iowa
Copyright 2006