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Real Time U.S. Civics-Let’s Talk Politics High School (Teen)
Amber Johnson Logan
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(86)
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We learn about civics and government by looking at what U.S. officials are doing right now.
Class Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Want to talk politics? Want to influence the government? Of course you do! Teens care about civics, but they may not be well informed. Let's fix that. The United States depends on well-informed citizens to hold it’s elected and appointed office holders accountable. Civics can be complicated, so young people should start understanding and engaging in civic conversations early. After all, the youth have as much of a stake in the governing of this nation as any voting adult and most will be...
I HAD to study history at Hampton University (B.A) and U.S. History at Southern Methodist University (M.A. abt) because I found the complex topics and dynamic issues endlessly fascinating. My education allowed me to study questions of civics and government extensively, topics that should ALWAYS figure prominently when understanding The United States. Teaching high school and college history felt more like a prize than a job as I loved sharing our nation's struggles and stories with young learners and challenging them to think critically. I have decades of experience educating young people and adults issues surrounding civic engagement. While I am no longer in the classroom I still find opportunities to guide people through the topics and timelines of America from time to time, and this is one of those times. Teaching this topic to young people gives me hope and brings me so much happiness- our children are amazing!
0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Homework
Frequency: includedFeedback: includedDetails: Learners will be provided with materials to enjoy before and after class- generally in the form of articles, podcasts and the occasional video.
Joined March, 2020
4.9
86reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Non-US Teaching Certificate in English to Speakers of Other Languages
Bachelor's Degree in History from Hampton University
Why not use the momentum of memory- or lessons of the past- to make a better future? I write to you from my Carolina home where I am reading, listening and talking about the past, present and future. Although I am sometimes saddened, I mostly...
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Group Class
$18
weekly1x per week
55 min
Completed by 71 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 14-18
1-4 learners per class
