Civics has a lot of moving parts, and students tend to get lost somewhere between the Constitution and the three branches. These I Can statements break every unit into clear goals, from US symbols and the founding documents to elections, interest groups, and foreign policy. Students mark what they've mastered as we go, so we both know where the gaps are before the test.
Civics and Government I Cans, Self-Assessment of Mastery BUNDLE
How these work
These packets are designed to guide students through the expected learning outcomes. Students should reflect daily on their understanding of content and concepts. Research has shown that when students are able to track their own learning, growth exceeds expectations. Use these I CANS in a multitude of ways to increase your student's ownership of learning. You can also purchase these as part of my CIVICS MEGA BUNDLE.
WHY ARE USING "I CANS" IMPORTANT FOR SECONDARY STUDENTS?
- Clarity: "I Can" statements provide clarity to students about what they are expected to learn and what they need to do to demonstrate their understanding. This clarity helps students to focus on the most important aspects of the learning, which can help them achieve better results.
- Self-assessment: "I Can" statements allow students to assess their own learning and understanding. By comparing their work to the learning goals in the "I Can" statements, students can see where they need to improve and what they need to focus on.
- Ownership: "I Can" statements give students ownership over their learning. By understanding what they need to learn and how they will be assessed, students can take responsibility for their learning and develop a sense of agency.
- Differentiation: "I Can" statements can be used to differentiate instruction. Teachers can provide different "I Can" statements for students based on their individual needs, interests, and learning styles.
- "I Can" statements are important for secondary students because they provide a clear and measurable way for students to understand what they are learning and how they will be assessed, which can help them achieve better results and take ownership of their learning.
What's inside
INCLUDED WHEN PURCHASED- Includes a place for students to track the date and assess whether they have mastered the content. There is also a place for students to reflect on their ability to apply historical thinking skills.
- Posters for hanging classroom objectives
- This is a great method to have student to take control of their learning and monitor their own progress
- Lesson planning- Use this packet to guide your lesson planning and ensure you hit all essential content for each unit.
- Daily check- Bell ringer reviews
- Unit Review- Use to guide the unit or to review the content at the end of the unit.
- Unit Reference Pages- Place in folders or print 2 to a page for interactive notebook inserts.
- End of class check- Check at end of daily lessons to reflect on mastery of content. Also, you can use this as a “ticket out” and check reflections as they leave the room. Have students reflect on their mastery of the content (SELF-ASSESSMENT OF MASTERY).
- Test Prep- Use to guide essential knowledge for unit testing or state testing.
- Scavenger Hunt- Use the information to have students scavenger hunt or find key topics as a unit review.
- Study Guide- Perfect as a study guide, reference sheet and/or review packet.
CIVICS I CANS AVAILABLE
- US Symbols and Landmarks I Cans, Student Self-Assessment of Mastery
- Background of Government I Cans, Student Self-Assessment of Mastery
- Building a New Nation I Cans, Student Self-Assessment of Mastery
- Constitution I Cans, Student Self-Assessment of Mastery
- Legislative Branch I Cans, Student Self-Assessment of Mastery
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A tip from my classroom
Post the day's I Can statements on the board and read them aloud at the start of class. At the end, students rate themselves 1 to 3 on each one on a sticky note by the door. If half the class gives a goal a 1, that becomes tomorrow's bell ringer.
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