El marco estadounidense: comprensión del gobierno y la política de AP
Este curso de 10 semanas explora la historia, las instituciones y los procesos del gobierno estadounidense. Obtenga conocimientos sobre política, desarrolle habilidades analíticas y aborde con confianza los temas y debates clave que configuran el panorama político del país.
Qué está incluido
20 reuniones en vivo
20 horas presencialesTareas
1-2 horas por semana. Short essay responses, current events, Assigned readings, quick quizzes.Letra de calificación
Grades will be given in letter form, and will be applied to weekly writing assignments, current events, class participation in discussions over required readings, and to end-of-unit assignments.Experiencia de clase
Nivel de inglés - B1
Grado de EE. UU. 10 - 12
Nivel Intermediate
This 10-week course explores the history, institutions, and processes of American government. Dive into the roles of political parties, interest groups, and judicial precedents in shaping policy and governance. Gain insights into politics, develop analytical skills, and confidently navigate key issues and debates that define the nation's political landscape. The class will be lecture and discussion based, and will meet twice a week for 10 weeks. Each class meeting will be 1 hour, and will feature a lecture, class discussion, and a mix of quick quizzes, current events, and short answer responses. At the end of each unit, students will write a one-page response to an assigned essay prompt. The course will conclude with a final essay, where students will select a topic from the course and craft a position/argument to defend.
Metas de aprendizaje
Students will be able to analyze the philosophical foundations of American DemocracyStudents will be able to explain the checks, Balances, and interactions between the 3 branches of the Federal Government
Programa de estudios
Plan de estudios
Sigue en plan de estudios College Board Advanced PlacementEstándares
Alineado con Advanced Placement (AP) Standards20 Lecciones
más de 10 semanasLección 1:
Course Intro/American Political Ideology
Course Introduction, begin on the History and parlance of American Political Ideology 60 minutos de lección en vivo en línea
1 tarea
Lección 2:
Media, Bias, & Misinformation
Discuss American media, media Bias, ideological distribution of media, and Misinformation. 60 minutos de lección en vivo en línea
Lección 3:
Political Socialization
Explore how Americans form political attitudes and opinions, and how they can change over time 60 minutos de lección en vivo en línea
Lección 4:
Political Ideology Q&A
Class discussion/Q&A on Ideology 60 minutos de lección en vivo en línea
Otros detalles
Necesidades de aprendizaje
This class is going to feature lecture, discussion questions, Q&A, and short essay responses. Extra time or tutorials will be granted on a case by case basis.
Orientación para padres
There will be some discussion around political topics, such as abortion laws, gun laws, and crime. Explicit language and imagery will not be used, and content and discussion will be guided sensitively and objectively. Still, some difficult topics are unavoidable in a class such as this.
Requisitos previos
Students need to have completed at least 1 US History Course (preferably covering 1877-Present) and 1 World History Course.
Lista de útiles escolares
There will be no purchases required, and no unusual supplies. Have a notebook and a working computer, and you're good to go!
Recursos externos
Además del aula de Outschool, esta clase utiliza:
Fuentes
Class materials will include:
-The US Constitution
-The Federalist Papers
-Brutus I
-Common Sense
-Rousseau, Locke, & Montesquieu
-Selected articles from The Hill, Real Clear Politics, The New York Times, & Politico
-YouTube Clips of political debates and discussions
-Crash Course YouTube Channel
Se unió el December, 2024
Experiencia y certificaciones del docente
Texas Certificado de Docencia en Estudios Sociales/Historia
2 Grado
Maestría desde Lincoln Christian University
Licenciatura en Educación desde West Texas A&M University
I have over a decade of experience teaching in public schools in Texas, in various social studies areas, including World Geography, World History, AP Government & AP US History. In my teaching and coaching career I have taught in both large and small high schools, sometimes with classes of 35-40 students, and sometimes with classes as small as 8-10. I am extremely excited to extend my reach as an educator into this platform!Reseñas
Curso grupal en vivo
30 US$
semanalmente o 300 US$ por 20 clases2 x por semana, 10 semanas
60 min
Videoconferencias en vivo
Edades: 16-18
8-15 alumnos por clase
Asistencia financiera
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Tutoría
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