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Understanding the US Constitution Through Graphic Adaptation

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Ages 14-18
Live Group Course
In this 10-week course, learners will learn about and dissect the United States Constitution through the use of the graphic novel, "The United States Constitution: A Graphic Adaptation" by Jonathan Hennessey.
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Live video meetings
1x per week, 10 weeks
2-12 learners per class
50 min

What's included

10 live meetings
8 hrs 20 mins in-class hours
Homework
1-2 hours per week. Students will read assigned sections of the novel outside of class. If projects are not completed during class time, students will finish them as homework. Teachers will provide detailed feedback on the assignments handed in.

Class Experience

US Grade 9 - 12
This course uses "The United States Constitution: A Graphic Adaptation" to make learning about the US Constitution fun, engaging, and interactive. "The United States Constitution: A Graphic Adaptation" by Jonathan Hennessey uses the art of illustrated storytelling to breathe life into our nation's founding principles. Students will read assigned sections outside of class and participate in discussions and projects during class time. Through reading the graphic novel, learners will understand the main concepts of the US Constitution, and they will analyze the historical context and significance of the Constitution. Learners will develop critical thinking skills through class discussions and projects. The learners will engage with the material in a visually stimulating format and through interactive class activities.

Learning Goals

Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the US Constitution.
Students will analyze historical contexts and modern implications of the Constitution.

Syllabus

Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum
10 Lessons
over 10 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Introduction to the US Constitution
 We will be learning about and discussing the road to the US Constitution as well as its importance and relevance. 
50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
The Legislative Branch
 We will be learning about and discussing Article 1 of the US Constitution. Learners will create a comic strip illustrating a legislative process. 
50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
The Executive Branch
 We will be learning about and discussing Article 2 of the US Constitution. Learners will role-play Presidential decision-making scenarios. 
50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
The Judicial Branch
 We will be learning about and discussing Article 3 of the US Constitution. We will look at famous historical Supreme Court Cases. 
50 mins online live lesson

Other Details

Parental Guidance
Students will be discussing the historical context of the creation of the US Constitution. While we will discuss all views, we will always champion the viewpoint of the oppressed and will tell the truth about all sides.
Supply List
"The United States Constitution: A Graphic Adaptation" by Jonathan Hennessey
Paper
Pencil
Coloring and Art Supplies
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
"The United States Constitution: A Graphic Adaptation" by Jonathan Hennessey American Historical Association: The Professional Association for All Historians Center for History and New Media: Guide to History Departments Around the World Electronic Texts Collection EuroDocs: Primary Historical Documents from Western Europe H-Net - The History Network Hanover Historical Texts Project Library of Congress New York Public Library Women and Gender Resources on the WWW Ancient and Medieval History Online Medieval sources Bibliography ABZU: Guide to Resources for the Study of the Ancient Near East Aquinas' Summa Theologica Byzantine & Medieval Studies Sites Interpreting Ancient Manuscripts Web The Labyrinth: A growing site for general medieval studies Lingua Latina Middle English Collection: University of Virginia Library electronic text center The Perseus Digital Library The French of England The French of Italy The French of Outremer

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Teacher expertise and credentials
Alabama Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Ambria Parrish
Michigan Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Melaney Kosarek
Massachusetts Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Ms. Kristen
Massachusetts Teaching Certificate in English to Speakers of Other Languages
Ms. Kristen
Kentucky Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Barbara (Ms Bobbi) Wells
Kansas Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Barbara (Ms Bobbi) Wells
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Lianne
Virginia Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Molly Thomas
Texas Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Patricia Trevino
Texas Teaching Certificate in English to Speakers of Other Languages
Patricia Trevino
Texas Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Patricia Trevino
Oklahoma Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Andrea Snow
Texas Teaching Certificate
Andrea Snow
Texas Teaching Certificate
Lara Chomout
Non-US Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Yinghui S McClellan
Master's Degree in Education from University of West Alabama
Ambria Parrish
Master's Degree in Education from Saginaw Valley State University
Melaney Kosarek
Master's Degree in Education from American International College
Ms. Kristen
Master's Degree from Duke University
Ms. Jo Anna
Master's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from University of Houston-Clear Lake
Diane Sullivan
Master's Degree in Civil Engineering from University of Ottawa
Ankur Mishra
Master's Degree in Special Education from Moreland University
Robbie Cox-Chatman
Master's Degree in Education from University of Houston Clear Lake
Patricia Trevino
Master's Degree in Education from Lesley University
Andrea Snow
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Montevallo
Ambria Parrish
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Mount Holyoke College
Ms. Kristen
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Asbury College
Barbara (Ms Bobbi) Wells
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Furman University
Ms. Jo Anna
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Longwood University
Molly Thomas
Bachelor's Degree in English from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Diane Sullivan
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Houston Clear Lake
Patricia Trevino
Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Whitworth University
Andrea Snow
Bachelor's Degree from Angelo State University
Lara Chomout
Bachelor's Degree in Foreign Language from Angelo State University
Lara Chomout
Bachelor's Degree in English Language and Literature from Bohai University, China
Yinghui S McClellan
Bachelor's Degree in Marketing from University of Missouri
Robbie Cox-Chatman
The teacher for this course has the following credentials:
PhD candidate in Public History/Historic Preservation at Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TN. (ABD) - Graduating August 10, 2024.
Dissertation: “Redefining an African American Cultural Landscape: The Re-location and Preservation of the Lee-Buckner Rosenwald School”

M.A. in Liberal Studies with an emphasis on History, Coastal Carolina University, Conway, SC, December 2018.
Capstone: “Prince Frederick’s Chapel: The Life, Death, and Digital Reconstruction of a 19th Century Church”

B.A. in History, Coastal Carolina University, Conway, SC, May 2016.
Capstone: “The Fight for Flight: Gender Bias and the Lack of Opportunity for Women in Early Twentieth Century Aviation”


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