PLEASE READ ALL THIS INFORMATION CAREFULLY:

********* The material in this ongoing class will REPEATS every 23 weeks, but STUDENT MAY JOIN AT ANYTIME.  You do not need to wait until the cycle begins again, because the material does not build upon itself from week to week.


*****IMPORTANT:    Outschool does not require students to leave their camera on during class. (They must turn it on briefly at the beginning of class while attendance has checked, but after that they are allowed to turn the camera off. ) HOWEVER, I would like your student to leave their CAMERA ON during our  class. It is difficult for me to check for their comprehension of what were discussion if I cannot see your student. When a student camera is off and they do not reply to a question, I don't know if they're not answering because they have left the room, are not paying attention and are distracted, or if they simply don't understand and are thinking about how to answer. If their camera is on, it is much easier for me to assist them and make sure they are getting the most benefit from class. If you would like your students to have their camera turned off during class that is OK, but please let me know so I don't require them to turn it on.

***** I follow Outschool’s refund policy and don’t issue refunds for missed classes. Here is the link to more information about Outschool’s refund policy:

https://support.outschool.com/en/articles/16379-outschool-s-happiness-guarantee-and-refunds?fbclid=IwAR0gV1OH5IgkAFm90yW7RK9CuA-yw3JuZQH8RmEmqY-hpEKsbWvOZyjSr5w_aem_AUQmah0_w9vbtydgAHamziWpfNuqO7DB5PTXRRfcyQvc-kuXElWc6dCa0_HUrgNrYA9QWjS9IB8UoJ7_mXvC7_Xa&mibextid=Zxz2cZ


*** VERY IMPORTANT:  This class will  WILL  NOT  DISCUSS  POLITICS.  The platforms of the Republican and Democrat parties will NOT be covered. There will be NO discussion or debate about the platform of each party.  Popularity and opinions about particular presidents will NOT be discussed.  When discussing the Supreme Court, there will be NO discussion of controversial Justices or court cases.


Through very short explanations, and activities students will learn about:
**The 3 branches of government
**History of the US Constitution, The Bill of Rights, Amendments and the Preamble  (students will memorize the Preamble)
**How a bill becomes a law
**Monuments and Memorials 
**National Parks
**Imported government buildings in Washington DC
**The American flag and information (as it relates to the flag) about the Pledge of Allegiance and the Star Spangled Banner




Tentative lesson plan:

Week of Oct 7:
Students will learn about how a bill becomes a law.

Week of Oct 14: 
Students will learn about the US Capitol Building, the White House

Week of Oct 21:
Students will learn about  the National Archives and the Library of Congress

Week of Oct 28:
Students will learn about the US National Parks: Arches, Yellowstone, Yosemite

Week of Nov 4:
Students will learn about the US National Parks:  Grand Tetons, Grand Canyon, Smoky mountains

Week of Nov 11:
Students will learn about the Washington Monument, the Lincoln Memorial

Week of Nov 18:
Students will learn about the Jefferson Memorial, and the FDR Memorial

Week of Nov 25:
Students will learn about the and the Martin Luther King Jr Memorial. Viet Nam Memorial

Week of Nov Dec 2:
Students will learn about The Korean War Veterans Memorial and the WWII Memorial 

Week of Dec 9:
History of the US Constitution: Students will learn when, where, why, and by whom the Constitution was written.

Week of Dec 16
The Preamble 1:  Students will learn about the Preamble and what the different terms and phrases mean. They will begin to memorize the Preamble of the Constitution.

2 Week Break NO CLASS the weeks of Dec 23rd and 30th (I will be on break for the holidays and we will not have class.)


Week of Jan 6
The Preamble 2:  Students will continue learning about the Preamble and what the different terms and phrases mean. They will begin to memorize the Preamble of the Constitution.


Week of: Jan 13
Student will review the Preamble and learn about  Articles 1-3 of the Constituion


Week of: Jan 20
Student will review the Preamble and learn about  Articles 4-7 of the Constituion


Week of:  Jan 27
Students will review the Preamble and learn what an Amendment is and how the Constitution is amended. Students will learn amendments 1-3 of the the Bill of Rights.


Week: Feb 3
Students will review the Preamble and learn what an Amendment is and how the Constitution is amended. Students will learn amendments 4-6 of the the Bill of Rights.


Week of: Feb 10
Students will review the Preamble and learn about amendments 7-10 of the Bill of RIghts 


Week of Feb 17:
Students will review the Preamble and learn about amendments 13, 14, 15, 18, 21


Week of Feb 24:
Students will  review the Preamble and learn about amendments 19, 25 and 26


Week of March 3:
Students will learn about the three branches of government.


Week of  March 10:
Students will learn about the The Legislative branch

Week of March 17:
Students will learn about The Executive branch

Week of March 24: 
Students will learn about The Judicial branch