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Civics, US Government, and Social Justice for Change! (Flex Class)
Melissa Seideman, MAT
Average rating:4.5Number of reviews:(82)
In this eight-week course, students will learn about the US government and how you can be an advocate for social change!
Class experience
US Grade 4 - 7
▬▬▬▬▬▬ COURSE SUMMARY ▬▬▬▬▬▬ Social justice advocates hope to build a society in which individuals have equal access to resources and receive equitable treatment regardless of their race, gender, religion, sexuality, income level, or disability. Social justice classes can also use activist strategies such as social media campaigns, demonstrations, and activities to raise awareness of an issue and build support for positive change. In this course, you will learn about a specific branch of...
-Students will share their ideas and respond to the ideas of others in a way that allows for disagreement but still values the student’s perspective. -Students will learn different ways they can create a positive change in their community. -Students will see first-hand real-life examples about how to be a social justice advocate in their everyday lives. - Students will master the fundamental structures of the American government, and understand the relationships, strengths, and playbook of each branch of our federal government.
I am a full-time teacher with 14 years of experience teaching civics and government with a professional certification in teaching Social Studies Education. I have a Master's Degree in Special Education from the Univesity of New England. I have taught civics and government for 14 years in a public school! I am an expert at presenting government in a non-partisan way and I will always show the two sides of an issue if a kid brings up one side of an argument.
Homework Offered
They will be creating the Padlets, worksheets, Flipgird, civic action project, and postcards independently.2 - 4 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
They will be assessed based on their Padlet discussion, civic action project, and daily assignments.Grades Offered
They will need to print the handouts for each lesson.
They will learn about non-violent forms of social justice such as protesting, voting, petitioning, boycotting, and registering to vote. We will read a short story designed for kids on the following people: Samuel Adams, Harriet Tubman, Susan B Anthony, Woody Guthrie, Rosa Parks, Ruby Bridges, Rachel Carson, Martin Luther King, Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta, Muhammad Ali, Tommie Smith and John Carlos, John Lennon and Yoko Ono, Gilbert Baker, Jazz Jennings, Colin Kapernick, America Ferrera, and Parkland Students. We will also discuss parts of Harry Potter and how it connects to social justice.
My one lesson is based off this book- Enough: 20 Protesters who changed America by Emily Easten. Introduce your young activist to America's most influential protesters in this lushly illustrated picture book. Stand beside contemporary groundbreakers like Colin Kaepernick and transgender teen Jazz Jennings, and march in the footsteps of historical revolutionaries such as Harriet Tubman and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. https://amzn.to/2CqeJBu
Average rating:4.5Number of reviews:(82)
CLASS STYLE: My classes tend to be on the large side (8 to 18 students) and are lecture style and very engaging. This means that your child is not required to ask questions, read passages, or even have their camera on. I do not coerce...
Flex Class
$10
weekly or $80 for 8 weeks8 weeks
Completed by 19 learners
No live video meetings
Ages: 9-14
