Join this course to become knowledgeable about the U.S. government and learn how to be a proactive member of our democratic society.

How to get the most out of Middle School Civics: Part Two with Alison Stanley:

• First, read the course materials below before the first class meeting.

• Then have a notebook ready and available for class notes

• Read assignments before class meetings

• Watch the Class recordings

• Do the assignments, quizzes, and any extra work assigned for that week.

• Once the course is completed to the parent's and professor’s satisfaction, there is a Certificate of Completion at the end to be filled in for your records.

This is Part One of a 2-part course. Students are encouraged to join Part Two for a complete course study.

Total Classes: 10

Duration: 55 minutes

Prerequisite: None

Suggested Grade Level: 6th to 8th grade

Suggested Credit: One full semester Civics, American Government, or Social Studies

Class Instructor: Alison Stanley

Course Description: This course is an introduction to the American government for middle school students.  It is a continuation of Middle School Civics: Part One. However, Part One is not a prerequisite for taking this course.  This course will explore the Bill of Rights, 13th, 14th, 15th, 19th, and 26th Amendments.  Also, this class will introduce the “linkage institutions” that connect people to government, including elections, media, political parties, and special interest groups.

Course Outline: :

• Class One:  Why the Bill of Rights?

• Class Two: First Amendment - Freedom of Religion

• Class Three: First Amendment - Freedom of Speech

• Class Four: Second Amendment - The Right to Keep and Bear Arms

• Class Five: Freedom from Unreasonable Searches and Seizures - Fourth Amendment

• Class Six: Criminal Rights - Fifth and Sixth Amendments

• Class Seven: The Eighth Amendment - Freedom from Cruel and Unusual Punishment / Fifth and Fourteenth Amendment - Due Process

• Class Eight: Thirteenth, Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments - Civil Rights

• Class Nine: Elections

• Class Ten: Review

Course Materials: All materials will be provided free by the instructor.

Homework: Homework will include weekly question and answers. Also, some videos will be assigned.  Homework should take a student 1-2 hours a week to complete. There will also be a final project which the students will share with other students on Week 11.

Technical Help: If you have any technical trouble or questions about course content, please email us at homeschoolconnections@gmail.com.

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