7th Grade Civics

Class Description and Expectations

Teacher: Mr. Drew Doig

I. Course Introduction: Welcome to 7th Grade Civics! This

class is designed to inform and educate students on the
fundamental elements of the United States Government.
Student learning will be assessed through tests, quizzes,
projects, participation, and homework. Throughout the year
we will focus on the following units:

a.) What is Civics?

b.) American Citizenship
c.) American Colonial Government
d.) U.S. ConstitutionU.S. Bill of Rights
e.) The Legislative Branch
f.) The Executive Branch
g.) The Judicial Branch
h.) Political Parties
i.) Voting & Elections
j.) State & Local Government

II. Advice for Students:

a.) Follow Mr. Doigs Policies (See Handout)!

b.) Actively participate in classroom discussions and activities!
c.) Come to class each day with a positive attitude!
d.) Be in class; the easiest way for a student to fall behind in
class is through poor attendance.
e.) Ask questions: my classroom is for learning; if you are
unsure of anything, please ask!
f.) Finally, HAVE FUN!!! We are going to work hard, learn all
kinds of new information, and have fun doing it!

III. Advice for Parents:

I greatly encourage open communication between parents and

myself. Please feel free to contact me at any time with your cares
and/or concerns. Email is the best way to communicate with me.

Mr. Doigs Email: Drew_Doig@Bondurant.k12.ia.us

Thanks and I look forward to a great year!