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High School American Government (Civics)

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Ages 14-18
Live Group Course
Are you ready to conquer the world of American Government? Look no further than Gina Jude Curriculum and their dynamic approach to teaching with CLEP exam preparation! Take the CLEP exam confidently or prepare for other higher learning.
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Live video meetings
2x per week, 15 weeks
1-6 learners per class
50 min

What's included

30 live meetings
25 in-class hours
Homework
1-2 hours per week. Homework is assigned weekly and is graded for completeness.
Assessment
Assessment will be formal and informal. They are designed provide practice for students to succeed in future higher level American Government courses.
Letter Grade
Homework, labs, and tests will be graded to allow students and parents to judge progress and readiness for future learning.

Class Experience

US Grade 9 - 12
Intermediate Level
Preparing for the American Government CLEP exam and studying high school civics can provide students with a solid foundation in understanding the inner workings of our government. The keyword to focus on is "separation of powers," which refers to the division of governmental responsibilities among three branches: legislative, executive, and judicial. By delving into this concept, students can grasp how each branch serves as a check on the others, ensuring no single entity becomes too powerful. This knowledge is crucial not only for passing exams but also for being an informed citizen who understands their rights and responsibilities within a democratic society. Additionally, learning about the separation of powers can foster critical thinking skills as students analyze how each branch functions independently yet collaboratively to uphold the principles of democracy. Overall, by immersing oneself in American Government CLEP preparation and high school civics education that centers around this key concept, individuals can gain valuable insights into the complex system that governs our nation.

Learning Goals

Knowledge of American government and politics.
Understanding of typical patterns of political processes and behavior (including the components of the behavioral situation of a political actor), and the principles used to explain or justify various governmental structures and procedures.

Syllabus

30 Lessons
over 15 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Foundations of American Citizenship and Roots of American Democracy
 --Foundations of American Government 
--The Roots of American Democracy 
50 mins online live lesson
1 assignment
Lesson 2:
Foundations of American Citizenship and Roots of American Democracy
 --Foundations of American Government 
--The Roots of American Democracy 
50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Foundations of American Citizenship and Roots of American Democracy
 --Foundations of American Government 
--The Roots of American Democracy 
50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
The Constitution
 -The Road to the Constitution
-Creating & Ratifying the Constitution
-The Structure of the Constitution
-Principles Underlying the Constitution 
50 mins online live lesson
1 assignment

Other Details

Learning Needs
This course can be adjusted to accommodate any special learning needs of the student.
Parental Guidance
This course is geared to teaching students about the American government. Any discussion of political parties will be neutral and no opinions will be discussed.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
--Magna Carta --National Geographic Maps --Library of Congress Resources --World History: Patterns of Interactions by McDougal Littell --Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz, An Indigenous Peoples' History of the United States for Young People --The 1619 Project--https://pulitzercenter.org/lesson-plan-grouping/1619-project-curriculum --Teaching Tolerance--https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/teaching-tolerance/ --Howard Zinn--"A People's History of the United States" --PBS (Public Broadcasting Service, funded by U.S. government) Image, “Triangular” Trade --Ronald Takaki, A Different Mirror for Young People: A History of Multicultural America --Technology in America--Eli Whitney --Woodrow Wilson, Fourteen Points Address to Congress, January 8, 1918 --Henry Cabot Lodge, Opposition to the Treaty of Versailles, August 12, 1919 --World War I Propaganda Posters --Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s speech December 8, 1941 (“A Date Which Will Live in Infamy”) --"Iron Curtain Speech", by Winston Churchill, March 5, 1946 World Religion Sources -- PBS Learning Media: World Religions -- History.com --Myrtle Langely, DK Eyewitness Religion --Carla Mooney, Comparative Religion: Investigate the World Through Religious Tradition --Major Texts of Several Religions--The Qur'an, The Veda, The Torah, and The Bible.

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Teacher expertise and credentials
Gina Jude Curriculum is a certified teacher-tutoring and online teaching service. We offer online courses for homeschool students in a variety of subjects, including math, science, English, history, and more. We also provide tutoring services for students who are struggling in a particular subject.
Our mission is to provide quality education to all students, regardless of their learning style or ability. We believe that every student has the potential to succeed when given the proper tools and support.
The teacher for this class has a degree from Louisiana State University with minors in history and political science.  The teacher also has a paralegal certificate and a real estate license.

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