United States and Comparative Government Part 1 I AP I Full Year

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Brandy Dahlen with BE Education
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In this 15 week, semester course, students will explore the development, construction, and roles of government.

Class experience

US Grade 9 - 12
15 lessons//15 Weeks
 Week 1
Lesson 1
What is the role and function of the government?
 Week 2
Lesson 2
Magna Carta and English precedents, English Civil War and the rule of law
 Week 3
Lesson 3
Iroquois Confederacy contributed to the creation of the Constitution
 Week 4
Lesson 4
Development of the US government
 Week 5
Lesson 5
Problems in the Articles of Confederation/Federalist vs. Anti-Federalists
 Week 6
Lesson 6
Constitution and Bill of Rights
 Week 7
Lesson 7
1st president, cabinet, and precedents
 Week 8
Lesson 8
Test 1
 Week 9
Lesson 9
Historical development of political parties
 Week 10
Lesson 10
Electoral college
 Week 11
Lesson 11
Civil Rights and challenges to the Constitution
 Week 12
Lesson 12
Amendments
 Week 13
Lesson 13
Presentations on the Amendments
 Week 14
Lesson 14
Legislative branch
 Week 15
Lesson 15
Test 2
Students will explore the development, roles, and function of government.  Students will use primary texts where appropriate to understand the role of government historically and in the modern day.
I have a master's degree in history from the University of Cambridge and 17 years experience teaching history.  I am an approved AP government teacher and grader.  
Homework Offered
Students will complete reading and writing assignments for each class, as well as occasional presentations.
Assessments Offered
Grades are provided as letter grades based on participation, written work, and tests.
Grades Offered
Holt McDougal United States Government ISBN 978-0-547-45138-1
Parental guidance suggested as there are racial slurs regarding indigenous peoples in the Declaration of Independence.  
Students should purchase the textbook for this course.  We will also read provided primary documents.  
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Hi everyone!  I am Brandy, and I lead BE Education.  I have a master's degree in history from the University of Cambridge in the UK, and I love teaching history, literature, research, and writing!  I have been teaching history, writing, research,... 
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$250

for 15 classes
1x per week, 15 weeks
45 min

Completed by 8 learners
Live video meetings
Ages 13-18
3-6 learners per class

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