Civics Education

Issued by Uxbridge High School

Earner has demonstrated MASTERY in civics by participating in the political or non-political process, in an activity of personal and/or public concern, developing a combination of situational knowledge, values and motivation to make a difference in the community and acquire civic insight. This micro-credential is derived from Uxbridge High School's schoolwide learning expectations and state frameworks on civics and social studies.

Type Learning
Level Foundational
Time Months

Skills

Earning Criteria

Successful completion of Uxbridge High School grade 8 civics
Successful completion of grade 8 civics project.
SITUATIONAL KNOWLEDGE: To have familiarity, awareness, and understanding of social situations, practices, beliefs, and values.
CITIZENSHIP: Passion and commitment to serve others; to act with integrity and empathy
PARTICIPATION: Demonstrates independent experience and civic action, with reflective insights about the aims and accomplishments of one’s actions
CIVIC KNOWLEDGE: Connects one’s academic learning to one’s own participation in civic life

Standards

Massachusetts Grade 8 Social Studies Civics Frameworks

Curriculum frameworks for social studies in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, revised in 2018.