Being a life-long learner who firmly believes that “An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest” (Benjamin Franklin), I have dedicated more than twenty years working with students (teenagers and young adults), educating them to think critically, analytically, and to cultivate curious reflection.  I believe one of the goals of education is that it should help each student understand better his or her own greatest interest, or discover a new interest.  I have taught AP U.S. Government and Politics, AP U.S. History, and U.S. Government and Politics for over ten years.  These subjects are in my wheelhouse and are a passion of mine.  I look forward to teaching this class and introducing your child to the unique system of government we have in the United States and what it means to them.  

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Students will refer to founding documents such as the Mayflower Compact, Declaration of Independence, and U.S. Constitution.  

Students will also view YouTube videos that present the basics of American government and civics from an objective perspective.  

The following website will be utilized: 

https://www.ushistory.org/gov/index.asp
https://nccs.net/blogs/americas-founding-documents/united-states-constitution
https://constitutioncenter.org/
https://www.whitehouse.gov/
https://www.house.gov/
https://www.senate.gov/
http://www.livingroomcandidate.org/

The following textbooks will be utilized:

United States Government - Our Democracy (teacher edition), McGraw-Hill 
We the People - The Citizens and The Constitution, Center for Civil Education

The following documents will be referenced:

Mayflower Compact
Declaration of Independence
Articles of Confederation 
US Constitution and Bill of Rights