Course info

Dear Student,

This course is scheduled to be retired on Nov 30, 2024.  You may continue using this course; however, we highly suggest moving to the new, updated course.  

https://moodle.homeschoolconnectionsonline.com/course/view.php?id=4072

NOTICE: This is an older course recorded with Adobe Connect and/or Vimeo recordings. We are currently working to replace the recordings with new Zoom recordings.  Please don't hesitate to email us at homeschoolconnections@gmail.com with any questions. 

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

• First, read the course details below.

• Prepare a notebook for note-taking and homework.

• Students begin the course by clicking on the "Recording" and watching the instructor's lecture for Class One.

• Complete the Week One Activities.

• If you need review, go back and watch the recording again and/or go over the Powerpoint.

• Repeat until all classes are complete.

• Once the course is completed to the parent's satisfaction, there is a Certificate of Completion at the end to be filled in for your records. Homeschool Connections does not provide record keeping.

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

Total Classes: 11

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

Instructor Email: alistanley5@gmail.com

Course Description: This course is an introduction to the American government.  It will explore the history leading up to the U.S. Constitution and American core beliefs.  A close look at the U.S. Constitution will be undertaken including Articles I, II and III as well as the 10th,  12th and 22nd Amendments.  Students will become familiar with the concepts of separation of powers, checks and balances, popular sovereignty, and federalism.  Federalist Paper No. 10, McCulloch v. Maryland and Marbury v. Madison will also be introduced.

Course Outline:

• Week One: Constitutional Ideals

• Week Two: Federalism

• Weeks Three and Four: The Legislative Branch

• Weeks Five and Six: The Executive Branch

• Weeks Seven and Eight: The Judicial Branch

• Week Nine: Political Parties

• Week Ten: Review

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

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

Answer Keys: An answer key booklet is provided with this course that contains answers to homework questions.