Local-Level Tasks

Topic 1: The philosophical foundations of the United States political system

• Directions for Educators
• Handout 1
• Handout 2
• Activator and Directions Slides
• Scoring Notes (password required*)

Topic 2: The development of the United States government

• Directions for Educators
• Handout 1
• Handout 2
• Activator and Directions Slides
• Scoring Notes (password required*)

Topic 3: The institutions of United States government

• Directions for Educators
• Handout 1
• Handout 2a
• Handout 2b
• Activator and Directions Slides
• Scoring Notes (password required*)

Topic 4: Rights and responsibilities of citizens

(Topic will be assessed on the Spring 2025 state-level performance task.)

• Directions for Educators
• Handout 1
• Handout 2
• Handout 3
• Activator and Directions Slides
• Scoring Notes (password required*)

Topic 5: The Constitution, Amendments, and Supreme Court decisions

• Directions for Educators
• Handout 1
• Handout 2
• Handout 3
• Handout 4
• Activator and Directions Slides
• Scoring Notes (password required*)

Topic 6: The structure of Massachusetts state and local government

• Directions for Educators
• Handout 1
• Handout 2
• Activator and Directions Slides
• Scoring Notes (password required*)

Topic 7: Freedom of the Press and News/Media Literacy

• Directions for Educators
• Handout 1
• Handout 2
• Handout 3
• Activator and Directions Slides
• Scoring Notes (password required*)

*Password Required for Scoring Notes
A password is required to access the local-level task scoring notes. To obtain the password, please email Lorena Melo and include your first and last name, your school district, your position, and your school email address. Only civics educators should be given access to the password.

Last Updated: April 15, 2025