Government

Topics you will explore in this class

What has government done for YOU lately? Students will explore the many (often invisible) ways in which different parts of government impact their daily life
Why do you believe what you believe? Students will engage in self-reflection to discover their own political beliefs, and where these beliefs come from
Mock Political Campaign and Election - students plan and run a simulated political campaign for either Speaker of the House or President
Commons Campaign - students will take over the Commons for one day to campaign to the entire student body
Legislative Simulation - students will role play members of Congress as they create, debate, and hopefully pass their own bills into law
Students will participate in several discussions of current and controversial issues with their classmates, after engaging in meaningful research on the topic
Students will engage in the Civic Engagement Project in which they will develop their active voice in society and engage in hands-on activities in their community

Government Units of Study

How will this class help you as a student?

The governmental and political world that surrounds us will be "demystified" as we explore the roots of American democray, and pursue various activities that will help develop student voice and agency.
Wondering about current events? We will learn the necessary background knowledge necessary to understanding our government system
Students will develop critical thinking skills and will use these skills to become informed consumers of media, information, and various perspectives
Do you enjoy a project-based approach to learning? This class takes a hands-on, project-based approach to learning about how our government works and the political forces that operate around us every day
You will develop communication and interpersonal skills as you work and talk with your classmates to explore controversial issues.

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