About The Middle School Resources
The Florida Joint Center for Citizenship provides FREE materials for all Florida civics and government benchmarks.
All materials are provided in Word, PDF, and Google format.
6th & 8th Grade
The resources on this page are provided to support the Civics and Government benchmarks and Language Arts B.E.S.T. standards for middle school World History and middle school U.S. History. Please note that this page includes only Civics and Government benchmarks. It does not cover any other benchmarks in those courses.
7th Grade
The resources on this page are provided to support the Civics and Government benchmarks as well as Language Arts B.E.S.T. standards for middle school Civics. In addition, all resources align to any documents or guidance provided by the Florida Department of Education’s Office of Assessment.
Curriculum & More
Our content includes curricular resources, teacher support materials, assessment banks, student engagement opportunities, and items to support mandated instruction.
Demonstrate an understanding of the origins and purposes of government, law and the American political system.
- 2023-2024 Grade 6 Civics and Government Benchmarks and Clarifications
- Civics and Government Glossary
Demonstrate an understanding of the origins and purposes of government, law and the American political system.
Evaluate the roles, rights and responsibilities of U.S. citizens, and determine methods of active participation in society, government and the political system.
Demonstrate an understanding of the principles, functions and organization of government.
- SS.7.CG.3.1: Forms of Government
- SS.7.CG.3.2: Systems of Government
- SS.7.CG.3.3: Articles I, II, and III
- SS.7.CG.3.4: Federalism
- SS.7.CG.3.5: The Amendment Process
- SS.7.CG.3.6: Voting Rights
- SS.7.CG.3.7: National Government: Legislative Branch
- SS.7.CG.3.8: National Government: Executive Branch
- SS.7.CG.3.9: National Government: Judicial Branch
Demonstrate an understanding of contemporary issues in world affairs, and evaluate the role and impact of U.S. foreign policy.
- 2023-2024 Grade 7 Civics and Government Benchmarks and Clarifications
- 2023-2024 Test Item Specifications
- FLDOE Civics End of Course Assessment Achievement Level Descriptors
- Civics and Government Glossary
- Practice Assessment Items (Taken from Critical Benchmark Notes)
Demonstrate an understanding of the origins and purposes of government, law and the American political system.
Evaluate the roles, rights and responsibilities of U.S. citizens, and determine methods of active participation in society, government and the political system.
Demonstrate an understanding of the principles, functions and organization of government.
- 2023-2024 Grade 8 Civics and Government Benchmarks and Clarifications
- Civics and Government Glossary
