American Government 101: From the Continental Congress to the Iowa Caucus, Everything You Need to Know About United States Politics – Thursday – Fall 2023 and Winter 2024 – 20 Weeks -Grades 8-12

Too often, Government classes turn the noteworthy details into tedious discourse that would put even the president to sleep. American Government 101 cuts out the boring explanations, and instead provides hands-on activities that keeps you engaged as you learn. From the backstory of the Constitution to the institution of the Electoral College, this class is packed with hundreds of entertaining tidbits and concepts to help you learn about how the government of the United States actually works. Whether you want to learn about how policies and laws are created, or just want to become a better-informed voter, American Government 101 has all the answers–even the ones you didn’t know you were looking for.

This class is a combination of lecture and video clips as well as some discussion.

This class is 1 credit of either Social Science, Government or an Elective.

NOTE: This class must reach the minimum of five students by August 20th to run. If we do not reach this minimum, parents will be notified via email.