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AP Gov Mastery: Crushing the Exam!

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Liz Kaczor
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Get your child ready to ace the AP Government exam! In our weekly course we'll cover key topics to ensure their success. Whether they're aiming for a 5 or just want to feel confident on test day, this is the perfect opportunity for them!

Class Experience

Follows College Board Advanced Placement Curriculum
Aligned with Advanced Placement (AP) Standards
18 lessons//18 Weeks
 Week 1
Lesson 1
Introduction to Constitutional Documents
o Introduction to the Articles of Confederation o Analysis of Brutus No.1: Anti-Federalist perspective on the Constitution o Discussion on the Declaration of Independence
 Week 2
Lesson 2
Introduction to Constitutional Documents
o Detailed study of the Constitution of the United States, including the Bill of Rights and subsequent amendments o Understanding the significance of key amendments
 Week 3
Lesson 3
Federalist Papers Analysis
o Federalist No. 10: Madison's argument on factions and the Union o Federalist No. 51: Examination of checks and balances within the government
 Week 4
Lesson 4
Federalist Papers Analysis
o Federalist No. 70: Hamilton's view on the executive branch o Federalist No. 78: Analysis of the judiciary department and judicial review
 Week 5
Lesson 5
Historical Documents and Court Cases
o Study of Martin Luther King Jr.'s "Letter from a Birmingham Jail" o Introduction to key Supreme Court cases: McCulloch v. Maryland and Schenck v. United States
 Week 6
Lesson 6
Historical Documents and Court Cases
o Detailed analysis of landmark cases: Brown v. Board of Education and Baker v. Carr o Discussion on Engel v. Vitale and Gideon v. Wainwright o In-depth examination of Marbury v. Madison and its significance in establishing judicial review
 Week 7
Lesson 7
Continued Court Cases Analysis
o Examination of Tinker v. Des Moines and New York Times Co. v. United States o Understanding Wisconsin v. Yoder and Shaw v. Reno
 Week 8
Lesson 8
Continued Court Cases Analysis
o Analysis of United States v. Lopez and McDonald v. Chicago o Discussion on Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission and its implications
 Week 9
Lesson 9
Review and Discussion
o Review of key concepts and themes from previous weeks o Group discussions and debates on constitutional issues
 Week 10
Lesson 10
Review and Discussion
o Student presentations on selected court cases
 Week 11
Lesson 11
Writing and Analysis Workshops
o Writing workshop: Crafting effective essays on constitutional topics o Peer review sessions for essay drafts
 Week 12
Lesson 12
Writing and Analysis Workshops
o Analysis workshop: Identifying constitutional principles in real-world scenarios
 Week 13
Lesson 13
Current Events and Policy Debates
o Analysis of current events through a constitutional lens o Policy debates on contemporary issues affecting governance
 Week 14
Lesson 14
Current Events and Policy Debates
o Research projects on constitutional amendments and their impact on society o Presentations of research findings and peer feedback
 Week 15
Lesson 15
Exam Preparation
o Comprehensive review of course materials
 Week 16
Lesson 16
Exam Preparation
o Practice exams and timed essay writing
 Week 17
Lesson 17
Exam Preparation
o Practice exams and timed essay writing
 Week 18
Lesson 18
Exam Preparation
o Final exam review and preparation strategies o Test-taking tips and strategies for success
  • Students will understand and be able to talk about the required documents associated with the AP US Government Exam.
  • Students will utilize writing strategize required for exam passage.
I am a AP Gov teacher in Pasco Co Florida.
1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assignments
Frequency: 3-6 throughout the class
Feedback: included
Details: Students will complete research projects to help them prepare for the exam.
Progress Report
Frequency: 1 after class completion
Details: I will provide each student with feedback associated with their practice exam scores.
Students should be enrolled or plan to be enrolled in this course at their high school.
Students should have copies of or be able to access the following:
-The US Constitution 
-Brutus 10
-The Declaration of Independence
-Federalist No. 10
-Federalist No. 51
-Federalist No. 70
-Federalist No. 78
-Letter from Birmingham Jail by Martin Luther King Jr.

Students will also cover the following court cases:
-Mcculloch v. Maryland (1819)
-Schenk v. United States (1919)
-Brown v. Board of Education (1954)
-Baker v. Carr (1962)
-Engel v. Vitale (1962)
-Gideon v. Wainwright (1963)
-Tinker v. Des Moines Independent Community School District (1969)
-New York Times Co. v. United States (1971)
-Wisconsin v. Yoder (1972)
-Shawn v. Reno (1993)
-United Sates v. Lopez (1995)
-McDonald v. Chicago (2010)
-Citizens United v Federal Election Commission (2010)




Joined September, 2021
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Teacher expertise and credentials
West Virginia Teaching Certificate in Secondary Education
Florida Teaching Certificate in Social Studies/History
Hey there! I'm Miss Liz, and I'm thrilled to be your guide on this incredible journey of discovery! With a deep love for history, geography, and languages, I can't wait to explore the wonders of the world with you. Together, we'll embark on... 

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Group Class

$20

weekly or $350 for 18 classes
1x per week, 18 weeks
50 min

Live video meetings
Ages: 15-18
2-14 learners per class

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