Overview

Immerse yourself in the intricacies of US Government. Explore the dynamics of democracy, governance structures, and civic responsibilities. Engage in projects that foster active citizenship and empower you to participate in shaping your nation's future.

  • Study of democracy.

  • Governance exploration

  • Civic duty projects and active citizenship.

Course curriculum

    1. Welcome!

    2. Gather Your Materials

    3. Government Notebook Setup

    1. What's a Monster?

    2. Being Defined By Your Actions

    3. Watch "Tsotsi"

    4. Intro to novel "Monster"

    5. Read Monster: Prologue, “Monday, July 6th”, July 7th, July 8th

    6. Character Traits

    7. Draw Lady Justice

    1. Basics of Government

    2. Draw Government Diagram

    3. Exploring Your Local Government

    4. The Star Spangled Banner

    5. How A Trial Works

    6. Types of Government

    7. Watch "13th"

    8. Local Government 101

    9. Volunteer Prep

    1. The Legal System

    2. Read Monster: July 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

    3. Incident Timeline

    4. Draw a Prison

    5. Weighing the Evidence

    6. Watch RBG Film

    7. Using the Courts to Bring Social Change

    8. Local Government Budgeting

    9. Volunteer - 3 Hours

    1. Read Monster - Finish Book

    2. What Is Prison Like & Is It Effective

    3. The Central Park Five - Episodes 1 & 2

    4. Draw Central Park NYC

    5. Before Central Park was Central Park

    6. The Central Park Five - Episodes 3 & 4

    7. The New Jim Crow

    8. Essay: Justice on Trial (Planning)

    9. Essay: Justice on Trial (Writing)

    1. Federalism

    2. Volunteer - 3 More Hours

    3. Draw the White House

    4. Inside the White House

    5. Draw Congress

    6. U.S. Capitol Tour

    7. Your Members of Congress

    8. State Government

    9. Local Government: Water & Weather

About this course

  • Free
  • 101 lessons
  • High School

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