HIS 0700: 7th Grade Civics

05/01/2025 to 05/30/2026 • Modified 04/29/2025

Course Description

This year-long course explores the many aspects of America’s government and economy. Students will study the fundamental values and principles of America, explore the nation’s founding documents, examine the biblical foundations of the U.S. government and economy, learn the roles of the different branches of government, and examine the principles of America’s market economy. This course will enable students to learn about their government so that they can be equipped with the tools they need to be informed and engaged citizens.

Next Start Date*

Next Monday

Prerequisite

None

Schedule

Module 1: Foundations of American Government & the Three Branches

Week 1: Foundations of American Government
Week 2: Quiz and Articles of Confederation Project
Week 3: The Legislative Branch
Week 4: The Executive Branch
Week 5: Article III, Separation of Powers, and Changing the Constitution
Week 6: Test: The Foundations of American Government & the Three Branches

Module 2: Articles IV-VII & the Amendments

Week 7: Articles IV-VII and the Bill of Rights
Week 8: Amendments after the Bill of Rights
Week 9: Exam: Quarter 1

Module 3: Citizenship & the Political Process

Week 10: Citizenship in America
Week 11: Citizenship Assessments
Week 12: Political Parties and Campaigns
Week 13: Campaign Finance, Voting, and the Electoral College
Week 14: Test: Citizenship & the Political Process

Module 4: State & Local Government

Week 15: State Government
Week 16: Comparing State Constitutions
Week 17: Local Government
Week 18: Exam: Quarter 2

Module 5: The Judicial System, Public Policy, & Information Literacy

Week 19: The Federal Judicial System
Week 20: State Courts, Cases, and Judicial Protection
Week 21: The Media, Citizens, and Public Policy
Week 22: Information Literacy
Week 23: Test: The Judicial System, Public Policy, & Information Literacy

Module 6: Introduction to Economics

Week 24: Basic Economic Principles
Week 25: More Economic Principles
Week 26: The Wealth of Nations
Week 27: Exam: Quarter 3

Module 7: The Economic Role of Businesses & Governments

Week 28: Financial Institutions and Businesses
Week 29: Competition and Regulation
Week 30: Public Goods and Services and Taxes
Week 31: Public Services Project
Week 32: Money
Week 33: Test: The Economic Role of Businesses & Governments

Module 8: Personal Economy

Week 34: Human Capital and Work
Week 35: Career Research Project, Responsibility, and Learning
Week 36: Exam: Quarter 4

*Course specifics are tentative and subject to change each year. For the most current information, please refer to the Course Registration Tool.