If I Ruled the World: A Basic Intro to Civics and Government
Students will learn about civics and government as they design their own country, create laws, and budget for infrastructure. This hands-on class builds critical thinking, creativity, and leadership skills in a fun, engaging way!
Teacher Jade's Writing Academy
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4.9
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What's included
5 pre-recorded lessons
5 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentAssignments
2-4 hours per week. 3-6 throughout the classCertificate of Completion
includedClass Experience
US Grade 4 - 6
Beginner Level
In this self-paced course, learners will explore civics and government by designing their own country and creating a law book. The course begins with a brief instructional video introducing each topic. Students will complete tasks in a provided workbook that combines vocabulary, reading, exercises, drawing, math, and art. Topics include types of government, lawmaking, budgeting, and infrastructure planning. The class is structured with interactive and creative activities, such as designing flags, budgeting for projects, and writing laws, to make learning engaging and hands-on. Students will work independently through the materials at their own pace, but the course includes detailed instructions and examples in the workbook to guide them. This course encourages critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving. Students will develop a well-rounded understanding of how governments function while having fun imagining their own leadership roles. There is no live interaction, but learners will be guided step-by-step through videos and workbook tasks to ensure a fulfilling experience as they learn about government and civics by creating their own country. This flexible course allows your learner to complete each lesson at their own pace. While Outschool provide a year of access and interaction with the feedback for the duration of the course, the instructor will extend access as needed so learners can continue to receive personalized feedback.
Learning Goals
Understand the basic structures and types of government.Learn how laws are created, explained, and applied in a community.
Syllabus
5 Lessons
over 5 WeeksLesson 1:
Understanding Government
Learn about different types of government, including democracy, monarchy, and dictatorship. Explore how leaders make decisions and how citizens participate in their communities. Activities include defining key terms and comparing governments. Lesson 2:
Culture of the Citizens
Explore what makes a country’s culture unique, from traditions and holidays to food, music, and art. Students will create cultural symbols and design a celebration for their country. Activities include describing cultural practices and illustrating traditions. Lesson 3:
Creating Laws
Learn what makes a fair and meaningful law. Students will brainstorm and write the top five laws for their country, explaining why they are important and how they help citizens. Activities include writing laws and discussing their impact. Lesson 4:
Creating the Law Book
Organize and design a law book for the new country, including written laws, illustrations, and a creative cover. Students will showcase their laws in an artistic and professional format. Activities include creating the cover, adding visuals, and assembling the book. Other Details
Learning Needs
Please communicate with the instructor if accommodations or modifications are needed. Academy teachers are trained and educated on how to meet unique learning needs and classes can be adjusted as needed.
Parental Guidance
A workbook is provided along with teacher/parent notes to help assist the learner with the completion of the course.
Supply List
All learning material will be provided by the instructor. For the art portion of this lesson, it is recommended to have drawing tools (colored pencils, markers, etc). For the math portion of this lesson, it is recommended to have a calculator.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined November, 2017
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Teacher expertise and credentials
1 teacher has a Graduate degree
Master's Degree in Education from University of Minnesota
2 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in Sociology from University of Tennessee Knoxville
Bachelor's Degree in History from University of Minnesota
I began my teaching journey in college through volunteering with AmeriCorps, which ignited my passion for education. After completing my M.Ed. and earning my teaching license, I taught in traditional public schools but found that the environment wasn’t the best fit for me or my child. This led me to transition into homeschooling and online teaching, where I’ve been developing writing courses for over fifteen years.
In addition to my writing instruction experience, I have taught courses with Junior Achievement and afterschool programs, focusing on similar topics covering government and civics for upper elementary and middle school learners. My classes emphasize helping students feel comfortable and confident in their writing skills while blending additional social studies topics.
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Self-Paced Course
$5
weekly5 pre-recorded lessons
5 weeks of teacher support
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1 year of access to the content
Completed by 3 learners
Ages: 8-12
