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The Story of America - Middle & High School U.S. History Course
American Government and Civics for Middle School
Vince Monfreda M. Ed.
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(56)
This course challenges students to understand the founding principles of United States government, its institutions, its responsibilities, how it functions, and what it means to participate in the political process as an American citizen.
Class experience
US Grade 6 - 9
What do middle school students need to learn about the government of the United States of America and civics? The first president of the United States, George Washington, believed it was an important task. He once said, "A primary object should be the education of our youth in the science of government. In a republic, what species of knowledge can be equally important” (Eighth Annual Message of George Washington, United States; December 7, 1796)? Acknowledging his point, in this class...
Being a life-long learner who firmly believes that “An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest” (Benjamin Franklin), I have dedicated more than twenty years working with students (teenagers and young adults), educating them to think critically, analytically, and to cultivate curious reflection. I believe one of the goals of education is that it should help each student understand better his or her own greatest interest, or discover a new interest. I have taught AP U.S. Government and Politics, AP U.S. History, and U.S. Government and Politics for over ten years. These subjects are in my wheelhouse and are a passion of mine. I look forward to teaching this class and introducing your child to the unique system of government we have in the United States and what it means to them.
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Specific and instructive feedback is provided for each submitted assignment.Grades Offered
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Reading will be assigned from the free online textbook, American Government (https://www.ushistory.org/gov/index.asp). Access to this textbook does not require an account. Educational YouTube videos will be assigned (e.g., https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7F3nRB9Ujs. These videos will supplement what is taught in the classroom. Access to the videos does not require an account.
Students will refer to founding documents such as the Mayflower Compact, Declaration of Independence, and U.S. Constitution. Students will also view YouTube videos that present the basics of American government and civics from an objective perspective. The following website will be utilized: https://www.ushistory.org/gov/index.asp https://nccs.net/blogs/americas-founding-documents/united-states-constitution https://constitutioncenter.org/ https://www.whitehouse.gov/ https://www.house.gov/ https://www.senate.gov/ http://www.livingroomcandidate.org/ The following textbooks will be utilized: United States Government - Our Democracy (teacher edition), McGraw-Hill We the People - The Citizens and The Constitution, Center for Civil Education The following documents will be referenced: Mayflower Compact Declaration of Independence Articles of Confederation US Constitution and Bill of Rights
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(56)
Hello Outschool families! Greeting from Virginia. I hold a M.A. in Education and a B.A. in Religious Studies. I have nearly twenty years of experience in the classroom (brick-and-mortar and online) and have taught U.S. Government & Politics, AP...
Group Class
$200
for 12 classes1x per week, 12 weeks
60 min
Completed by 7 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-14
6-12 learners per class
