Description
American Government and Civics Course Description
This one-semester American Government and Civics course will explore the workings of the democratic government of the United States and the civic responsibilities of its citizens. This is a one semester course which gives the student a foundational understanding of American government. Students will engage in lively discussions during the live class, complete reading assignments each week, participate in current event research and discussion posts. A final light research paper about each student’s state and local government will complete the semester.
Grade Levels
- 11th – 12th grade
Prerequisites
Curriculum
- To be decided
American Government and Civics Course Outline
- America’s Foundations
- The Articles of Confederation
- The US Constitution
- The Legislative Branch
- The Executive Branch and the Cabinet
- The Judicial Branch
- Party Politics
- Our Current Place in the World
Estimated Workload
- Approximately one hour per day, based on the student’s reading speed
