weekly
or for 10 classes
Fun Intro to U.S. Government for Elementary Learners!
Ages 5-9
Live Group Course
Live video meetings
1x per week, 10 weeks
1-10 learners per class
30 min
What's included
10 live meetings
5 in-class hoursProjects
1-2 hours per week. Projects to be completed at home and sent to the instructor prior to the next class. Some projects will be presented or shared in class.Certificate of Completion
Certificate of completion available upon requestClass Experience
US Grade 1 - 4
Beginner Level
Learn U.S. Government from a lawyer with years of government experience! This 10-week introduction to U.S. government will be taught in a fun, engaging & interactive manner with a mix of instruction, games, books, videos and online resources. Weekly I will provide parents and students with an hands-on activity to do at home to further their understanding. I encourage students to participate, ask questions, and share information they know about the topic we are studying. The main topics of the course are understanding the 3 branches of government, checks and balances, voting, being a good citizen, and symbols of our country.
Learning Goals
Learn about the structure, functions, and importance of the U.S. governmentSyllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created CurriculumStandards
Aligned with State-Specific Standards10 Lessons
over 10 WeeksLesson 1:
Week 1: Introduction to Government
Lesson: What is government, and why do we need it? 30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
The Three Branches of Government
Lesson: Overview of the three branches (Legislative, Executive, Judicial) 30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
The Legislative Branch
Lesson: What does Congress do? (Senate & House of Representatives) 30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
The Executive Branch
Lesson: The role of the President and other officials 30 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Learning Needs
NA
Parental Guidance
None
Pre-Requisites
NA
Supply List
Some projects may require simple items found in the house
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
Ben’s Guide to the U.S. Government (bensguide.gpo.gov) – Kid-friendly government resources from the U.S. Government Publishing Office
PBS Kids - Interactive content to help kids understand government roles.
1. https://www.pbslearningmedia.org/subjects/social-studies/elementary-social-studies/us-history/democratic-values/?rank_by=recency
2. https://www.pbs.org/show/crash-course-government-and-politics/
YouTube:
Schoolhouse Rock! – "I’m Just a Bill" & "Three Ring Government" – Fun animated songs explaining government processes.
BrainPOP Jr. – U.S. Government Videos – Short, engaging animated videos.
Meet the teacher
Teacher expertise and credentials
I am a mom of elementary-aged children and hold a Juris Doctor (law degree) and Master’s in Business Administration (MBA). I have 15 years experience working in various branches of the federal government. Reviews
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