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Grade Levels:
7 - 12

Location:
C

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Class Description
This is a one semester class could count as.5 credit -Introduction to Government Students will learn how our Constitution was created and what some of its key characteristics are. They will also explore key amendments to the Constitution and their application in protecting citizens' rights. Week 1 Review of what happened before the Revolutionary war /Ultimate break up letter Hey ,King get off our backs Hw: watch Liberty kids on YouTube Week 2 : We’re free let's grow ( land ordinances ) Hw: Separate but Sovereign Week 3: Colonial influences Hw : Thomas Jefferson Week 4:Who rules types of governments Hw: George Washington Week 5:Wanted : A Just government Hw:: John Lock / Shay’s Rebellion Week 6:Constitutional convention / Federalist HW: George Mason Week 7:Limited government Hw: Ben Franklin Week 8: Constitutional Convention Week 9:Anatomy of the Constitution Hw. : James Madison Week 10: Articles Hw: Founding Mothers Week 11:Constitutional Principles Hw : checks and balances Week 12:You've Got Rights HW: Bills of Rights Week 14 :Changing the Constitution Hw: Amendments Week 14 :Branches of Government Executive Branch Congress in a flash Judicial system in a flash Week 15 :Review game day

Are there any Prerequisites?
No

Class Supply Fee

$20 lots of printing involved

What class supplies do parents need to provide?
2inch binder/ 15 tabs for the binder (one for each week ) map pencils,pencils

Will homework be required for this class?
No

Additional Info:
Ideally I would like to continue this class in the Fall or Spring 2025 with an in-depth study if the Election process