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Government Civics - The Living Constitution: Connecting to Today! Semester Class
Wendy Wawrzyniak
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(67)
In this semester-long class, students will be learning about all aspects of US Government by learning the Articles of the Constitution and how it is still relevant today. #academic
Class experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Beginner Level
#Academic Understanding our government by looking at how it was set up in 1787 and how it still gets used every day in America. This course looks way back to make sense of what is happening in America today. Do you find yourself saying, “The President can’t do that! He has to go through Congress.” Likely, you’re right. And that’s because of the Constitution. From the Preamble to the last Amendment, the United States Constitution is still the law of the land. Come on a journey with us as we...
Students will identify the key concepts of the Constitution. Students will provide examples of the Constitution's presence in current events. Students will identify the process by which laws are passed, Supreme Court Justices are appointed, the Constitution is amended, and congressional districts are determined.
With a Master's Degree in Education and thirty-two years of teaching experience, your child is in expert hands! Additionally, I have many (over 15) years of teaching Government and Civics to students in 7th through 12th grade.
Homework Offered
Students will be asked to read short sections of the Constitution (never more than a page) in preparation for each class. Students will also be asked to research current events that relate to the Constitution.0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Learners will be assessed through quizzes given after every 4-6 meetings via Google forms (no login or email is necessary.)Grades Offered
Grades are provided by request at the beginning of the course. Weekly assignments and participation will be weighted approximately half and tests will be the other half of the grade computation.
No supplies are needed.
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
All presented content is appropriate for students. If students should happen to bring a current event to the class that is of mature nature, rest assured that I have three decades of experience in the classroom and have an innate ability to redirect sensitive content and frame it in a way that doesn't upset the contributor nor misdirect the learning opportunity.
The Constitution and the Bil of Rights C-span The Bill of Rights Institute TheWhiteHouse.gov Congress.gov SupremeCourt.gov Newslea
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(67)
With many years of teaching experience and a Master's Degree in education, I can pretty much teach anything to anyone! My students have ranged from beginners through AP (Advanced Placement) and IB (International Baccalaureate) high school...
Group Class
$17
weekly or $300 for 18 classes1x per week, 18 weeks
45 min
Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-17
4-18 learners per class
