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Exploring the Foundations of Government
Class Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum
This one-time class on the foundations of government is a dynamic, interactive experience designed to engage high school students in a fun and educational way. Students will learn about the key characteristics that make up a government’s foundation. and explore the concepts of power, authority, legitimacy, and sovereignty. They will discuss and analyze different government types and their foundations. To showcase their understanding, students will create and design their own fictional...
- Students will learn about the key characteristics of a government's foundation.
The teacher for this course has the following credentials: PhD candidate in Public History/Historic Preservation at Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TN. (ABD) - Graduating August 10, 2024. Dissertation: “Redefining an African American Cultural Landscape: The Re-location and Preservation of the Lee-Buckner Rosenwald School” M.A. in Liberal Studies with an emphasis on History, Coastal Carolina University, Conway, SC, December 2018. Capstone: “Prince Frederick’s Chapel: The Life, Death, and Digital Reconstruction of a 19th Century Church” B.A. in History, Coastal Carolina University, Conway, SC, May 2016. Capstone: “The Fight for Flight: Gender Bias and the Lack of Opportunity for Women in Early Twentieth Century Aviation”
0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Homework
Frequency: available upon requestFeedback: available upon requestDetails:
Paper Pencil Art Supplies of choice All needed materials and supplies will be posted in the classroom at least one week in advance.
Students will be discussing the key characteristics of a government's foundation. While we will discuss all views, we will always champion the viewpoint of the oppressed and will tell the truth about all sides.
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Teacher expertise and credentials
12 teachers have teaching certificates
Iowa Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Jessica OrtizAlabama Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Ambria ParrishMichigan Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Melaney KosarekMassachusetts Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Ms. KristenMassachusetts Teaching Certificate in English to Speakers of Other Languages
Ms. KristenPennsylvania Teaching Certificate in Social Studies/History
Amy BurgerNon-US Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
LianneMissouri Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Amy MartinVirginia Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Molly ThomasTexas Teaching Certificate in English to Speakers of Other Languages
Patricia TrevinoTexas Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Patricia TrevinoTexas Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Patricia TrevinoOklahoma Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Andrea SnowTexas Teaching Certificate
Andrea SnowTexas Teaching Certificate
Lara ChomoutNon-US Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Yinghui S McClellan8 teachers have a Graduate degree
Master's Degree in Education from Saginaw Valley State University
Melaney KosarekMaster's Degree in Education from American International College
Ms. KristenMaster's Degree in Political Science and Government from West Virginia University
Amy BurgerMaster's Degree from Duke University
Ms. Jo AnnaMaster's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from University of Houston-Clear Lake
Diane SullivanMaster's Degree in Education from University of Houston Clear Lake
Patricia TrevinoMaster's Degree in Education from Lesley University
Andrea SnowMaster's Degree from Oklahoma State University
Carmen Buchanan10 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Mount Holyoke College
Ms. KristenBachelor's Degree in Political Science and Government from University of Pittsburgh
Amy BurgerBachelor's Degree in Psychology from Furman University
Ms. Jo AnnaBachelor's Degree in Education from Longwood University
Molly ThomasBachelor's Degree in English from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Diane SullivanBachelor's Degree in Education from University of Houston Clear Lake
Patricia TrevinoBachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Whitworth University
Andrea SnowBachelor's Degree in Foreign Language from Angelo State University
Lara ChomoutBachelor's Degree from Angelo State University
Lara ChomoutBachelor's Degree in English Language and Literature from Bohai University, China
Yinghui S McClellanBachelor's Degree in Psychology from Oklahoma State University
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Group Class
$21
per classMeets once
55 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 14-18
2-12 learners per class