High School Government Session 1 - The Constitution and Its Political Processes

Jennifer Hanson

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In this 8 week flex course, students will explore the journey that led to our Constitution, the government it organizes and the political processes it defines.

Class Experience

US Grade 9 - 12


In this eight week flex course, students will begin the journey to a thorough understanding of the United States government.  The class will explore the inspirations for our way of governing and the journey to the Constitution.  Students will learn the purpose of a constitution and the manner in which it organized our government and defined political processes of our nation.  We will examine the addition of the Bill of the Rights to the Constitution and explore two Supreme Court cases...

I studied political science and public administration at the University of North Dakota.  I have taught the following government and history classes at homeschool cooperatives and as an independent instructor for the past four years:
High School Comparative Politics
High School Government and Constitutional Law
Middle School Government
United States History: Reconstruction through World War 2
United States History with American Girl
I have also homeschooled my three children for the past nine years.

Homework Offered
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered

0Notebook
Binder for worksheets/notes
Access to a printer for class worksheets
Writing utensil
Though not required, I regularly recommend that students have a copy of the SparkCharts US Constitution on hand for reference.   A link is provided below:
https://www.amazon.com/U-S-Constitution-SparkCharts-SparkNotes/dp/1411470885

American Democracy Now (McGraw Hill)
United States Constitution and Bill of Rights

Available times

Pacific

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Meet the teacher

Jennifer Hanson

Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(1,062)

Hello!  My name is Jennifer Hanson.  I teach social science and preschool dance classes.  I studied political science and public administration at the University of North Dakota.  I was the head of a toddler and preschool dance program at a studio...