Students must keep up on current

events in order to understand certain

different political systems and their
impact on global affairs.
International Community

Students need to keep up on current events to

understand recent political developments in our world.
Students must have a firm grasp not only in political
systems, but the geography of these political systems in
order to comprehend foreign affairs. Students must also
be aware of the political climate of the United States
and its impact on foreign affairs.

Socialism

Constutional Monarchy
Foreign Affairs
Democrasy

Political Climate
Culture

Current Events
Geography

Analyze relationships and

tensions among members
of the international
community

Academic Language

Students must
understand geography
in order to recognize
how culture is specific
to certain areas.

Students must first understand culture and what

culture is specific to a geographic area. Students
also must have an idea on political systems and
how one's culture might fit into that system. Also,
students must keep up on current events to
understand how certain cultures can impact foreign
affairs.

Relationships and
Tensions Among Cultures

Students need to understand how to research

into political systems and how to find appropriate
sources. Students should also know not only the
differences between these systems, but also
note their similarities in structure, composition,
and origin. It is encouraged that these students
know these political systems and their impact on
the global community

Students must understand the

similarities and differences between
political systems like democrasy,
communism, socialism, republics, etc.

Standard E.5
(Goal 14)

Key Concepts

Academic Language

Academic Language

I can... Understand political

groups and their impact on
the globe.

Standard B.5
(Goal 14)
I can... Understand
geography and its impact
on foreign affairs

Understanding Political Systems

Standard D.5
(Goal 14)

Culture and it's Impact on Political

Systems and Current Events

Government
and Civics
12th Grade

Analyze similarities and

differences among world
political systems (ex.
Democracy, Socialism,
Communism)

Key Concepts
Key Concepts

Interpret a variety of public

policies and issues from
the perspectives of
different individuals and
groups.

I can... Understand how

certain cultures match up
with their political systems

I can... Understand what

culture is and it's impact
on current events
I can... Understand
different political systems
but how they are linked
together globally

I can... Research different

political systems by using
appropriate sources.