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U.S. Elections
Thomas Jones
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4.9
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In this 6 week course, students will learn about American elections, from the starts of campaigns through Election Day, and compare the American system to those of other countries.
Class Experience
US Grade 7 - 10
Sessions 1 and 2: We will start with a discussion of the rules that govern the selection of the President of the United States, as well as rules for electing Senators and Representatives. This will include the original system of selecting the president and vice president from the same pool of candidates, the current two-person ticket approach, and the role of the Electoral College. We will look at historical maps showing the outcomes of elections from the first one to our most recent...
This class is taught in English.
- Students will strengthen their understanding of the workings of American presidential elections, and will be able to differentiate between various types of primaries, polls, delegates, and electoral allocations.
My education includes multiple degrees in History (minor in political science) and a J.D. (Law) from the University of Michigan. I have acted as an invited panelist on constitutional issues at major universities, and I have taught about elections and election law for nearly 20 years.
0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessment
Frequency: includedDetails: Learner progress is assessed through informal assessment of discussions in class. However, families who need a grade can opt for additional written assignments so that I can provide a letter grade or narrative assessment.Grading
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Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined January, 2017
4.9
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Teacher expertise and credentials
I have been teaching for nearly 20 years, and focusing on forensic science classes and programs for kids since 2005. For the past five years, I have also been teaching a variety of online courses, including space science, climate change, writing,...
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Group Class
$90
for 6 classes1x per week, 6 weeks
55 min
Completed by 52 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-17
3-14 learners per class
