Civics and Government
Course Overview
Students will delve into learning about their civic duties as well as the foundations of government through this project-based humanities class. The goal is to create a connection for young students to today’s political environment and become educated citizens about current events. In order to do this, they must first understand the underpinnings of how our government is set up and how it functions. They will read and participate in class discussions, practicing their diplomacy skills by acknowledging multiple perspectives of an issue, as well as practice their written communication skills by supporting their arguments with evidence, among other purposes. Students will explore local, state, and national issues, by following along with the current political debates surrounding our upcoming elections.
Students will work both individually and collaboratively in simulations, in order to understand the foundations of how our government works, through taking on the role of lobbyists or supreme court justices, for example. We will also touch on how the United States interacts with other governments and organizations of the world through the work of the United Nations, for example. Time will also be taken to explore different writing techniques, in conjunction with class content, and to continue individualized grammar practice, in order for students to communicate meaningfully and effectively.
Students will delve into learning about their civic duties as well as the foundations of government through this project-based humanities class. The goal is to create a connection for young students to today’s political environment and become educated citizens about current events. In order to do this, they must first understand the underpinnings of how our government is set up and how it functions. They will read and participate in class discussions, practicing their diplomacy skills by acknowledging multiple perspectives of an issue, as well as practice their written communication skills by supporting their arguments with evidence, among other purposes. Students will explore local, state, and national issues, by following along with the current political debates surrounding our upcoming elections.
Students will work both individually and collaboratively in simulations, in order to understand the foundations of how our government works, through taking on the role of lobbyists or supreme court justices, for example. We will also touch on how the United States interacts with other governments and organizations of the world through the work of the United Nations, for example. Time will also be taken to explore different writing techniques, in conjunction with class content, and to continue individualized grammar practice, in order for students to communicate meaningfully and effectively.