US Constitution: Building a Government (Part 1)
Nelson Vargas, J.D. Professor
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A United States Constitutional primer for middle schoolers, with consideration of the Bill of Rights, the Supreme Court, and States Rights
Class experience
US Grade 5 - 8
An introduction to the U.S. Constitution and the landmark Supreme Court cases interpreting it. This five-week course will examine the Constitution’s origins, its amendments, and the structure of the federal government in relation to the states. We will also examine the bill of rights, separation of powers, as well as pivotal Supreme Court decisions and their impact. Classes will involve lectures, active discussion using the Socratic method in order to foster critical thinking. I will use...
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I am a judge, former federal prosecutor, policy counsel, and college and law school professor. My bachelor's degree is from the State University of New York at Albany in Political Science and History, with a minor in Economics. I also earned a...
Group Class
$100
for 5 classes1x per week, 5 weeks
55 min
Completed by 76 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-12
3-10 learners per class
